GLENDIVE RANGER REVIEW Sunday, February 28, 2021 • Vol. 59, No. 17 • Glendive, Montana $1.00 Momentum Black History Month builds for downtown master plan By Hunter Herbaugh Ranger-Review Staff Writer

After nearly four years of stagnation, momen- tum may finally be building toward an active implementation of Glendive’s downtown mas- TOURNEY SEASON: ter plan. Local artist Pamela Harr added a nudge Both Red Devil teams recently when she shared an idea with sever- win their first games of al stakeholders, including downtown business owners and community leaders in an email say- the tournament, ing that she envisions a scene of kids digging up dinosaur fossils as an excellent addition to Page 7 downtown. Harr is a bronze sculptor who “I think there’s has already commit- people out there ted many bronzes to the downtown land- with ideas and scape. willing to get to Last year, the East- ern Plains Economic work on it, so my Development Council request to Dara was tasked with nom- inating a committee Hunter Herbaugh photo ... is that we get that would steer the this committee in implementation of Cynthia Johnson, a travelling nurse serving at Glendive Medical Center, participated on a panel called “Black Voices” place as quickly the Downtown Mas- Tuesday evening at Dawson Community College. Associate Dean of Students Jon Langlois facilitated the discussion and LEAKY SITUATION: ter Plan after being helped organize the event. as possible,” appointed the “com- Forest Park water tanks Jerry Jimison, munity champion” show evidence of ongo- by the city council in Glendive Mayor November. Panel explores being Black ing leaking as ice forma- Dara Deines, com- tions developed during munity development specialist for the bitter cold, Eastern Plains Eco- in Glendive nomic Development Council, has said previ- By Hunter Herbaugh with this?’ And it can be simple nation and followed them through- Page 2 ously her aim is to fill the committee with a Ranger-Review Staff Writer things. What’s your experience out the years, beginning with a good mix of downtown business owners and walking down the street? If you Black man being abducted from advocates, which she now believes she has As part of Black History Month, talk to some of the students here, his village in Africa and ending identified. Dawson Community College host- they have a very different experi- with emancipation following the Those nominations for the Downtown Master ed a panel featuring Black mem- ence from what you or I experi- Civil War. Plan Committee will be going to the city council bers of the student body and the ence. They think about things that “When ‘Roots’ came out, it was for approval next week, according to Deines, community who shared their expe- we don’t because these are things absolutely horrible for Black who hopes that will mark the beginning of a rience with race on Tuesday night. that have shaped there lives,” Lan- people in North Carolina... When process of implementing the plan in earnest. The panel was organized by sev- glois said. Roots came out I remember being According to Mayor Jerry Jimison, the nomi- eral members of the DCC faculty. Panel participant Cynthia John- spit on, in my face, just walking nations are eagerly anticipated. During Mon- Associate Dean of Students Jon son, a travelling nurse at Glendive down the street and I was a young day’s meeting of the city ordinance committee, Langlois, an organizer and mod- Medical Center, has lived in Glen- adult. I just didn’t really under- Jimison noted that he is hoping to get the com- erator for the panel, said the idea dive for about a year. stand why people were so hateful mittee in place as quickly as possible, as he for the event was inspired by the Growing up in North Carolina, because of the color of my skin,” knows there are several people that are excited diversity of the student body, she was introduced to racism in she said. to start seeing more change in the downtown knowing that they have likely had her home state. She said it was a Johnson eventually attended col- area. He also noted that the city will need to a variety of experiences. He noted difficult thing to learn and live lege in her hometown of Greens- know pretty soon whether any implementations that the main goal of the event with, saying just being Black in boro and joined the army looking of the plan will have to include investment from was to give Black members of the South was “hurtful” and dif- for adventure. the city, as the budget for the next fiscal year the college and the community a ficult, as attitudes towards Black After leaving home, her experi- RESET AND WATCH will begin being worked on in April. forum to share their experience in people were generally spiteful. ence with race changed quite a bit. “I think there’s people out there with ideas hopes that it would start a larger She related how things got even Johnson explained that she didn’t OUT: and willing to get to work on it, so my request dialogue. worse when the show “Roots” pre- encounter as much racism in the to Dara when she gets back is that we get this “Most people don’t just sit down miered. army as the whole organization Columnist says even and talk with someone and just That show followed a Black fam- after a reset there is See PLAN, page 2 say, ‘hey what’s your experience ily during the earliest days of the See PANEL, page 2 really no such thing as ‘normal’, Page 4 Contract for new terminal will be awarded April 12 By Hunter Herbaugh the process at their meeting on Tim Lytle. on terminals already,” he said. Ranger-Review Staff Writer Tuesday. According to Hostetler, KLJ The bidding process is cur- According to Hostetler, a pre- Engineering, the architect and rently open. The bids will be The Dawson County Air- bid meeting was held at the consultant on the project, was opened on March 16 during a port board is seeing positive airport and it was “fairly well pleased with the companies that meeting of the Dawson County early signs as they get closer attended,” with three contrac- were represented at the meet- commissioners at 2 p.m. Award to opening the bidding for the tors being there, along with ing, believing they all had the recommendations will be made new terminal building. At the some sub-contractors. This news ability to get the project done on March 23 and awarding of the An architect’s rendering January meeting of the airport was received well by the board and get it done well. contract will be done on April 12. board, it was estimated that bid- as the prospect of more bid- “KLJ recognized them all and The Dawson Community Air- of the new Dawson Com- ding for the project would open ders means a more competitive they were pleased with the atten- port board meets the last Tues- munity Airport terminal in mid-February, but specific process. dance. They thought the people day of the month at 5:30 p.m. at is depicted below. The dates were not given. Airport “I’m just tickled to death that were there really had the the Dawson County Courthouse. project is out for bid. The manager Craig Hostetler deliv- that there’s at least three that expertise to do this job and do it Reach Hunter Herbaugh at contract will be awarded WILD WIND: ered a refined scheduled for showed up,” said board member well. Some of them have worked [email protected]. on April 12. Central Montana winds resulted in one destroyed house and other damage, Page 14

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Chris Reynolds Mandy Johnson Jess Johnson Submitted photo Water can be seen spraying from one of the two water tanks serving the Forest Park neighborhood. The PANEL: from page 1 water leaks drew attention because of the ice formations that developed during the cold spell that hit the area in recent weeks. was “like a big melting pot,” you know what I like about it? noted the size of the commu- made of so many different When I am confronted with nity was a vast adjustment she people. As a registered nurse, questions like that, it is done on had to make. Being from the she has also travelled up and a respectable level and I love East Coast, she said that she is down the East Coast and when that,” she said. used to having a lot of differ- Leaking water tanks will she had the opportunity to take ent service, like fast food and an assignment in Montana a “Some of the com- shopping malls, within rela- year ago, she took it as she was tively close proximity. Though happy to have an opportunity ments I get are she laments the lack of large to see a new place. really amazing, but shopping centers, she said it eventually need repair When she arrived in Glen- has helped her grow as a per- dive though, she said the you know what I son and she has at least found By Hunter Herbaugh we’ve been trying to limp it which really only happens change was “shocking” as like about it? When a spot to get her hair done and Ranger-Review Staff Writer along but obviously some- when they are full. the community has a relative is genuinely happy about that. thing will need to be done,” If the tanks do come under absence of diversity compared I’m confronted with “It helped me identify really County residents raised he said. enough pressure to blow the to what she has been used to. questions like that, just what I’m made of, you eyebrows recently when Zander added that Great hatches, Petty explained “I was just shocked, the know what I’m saying, as a a social media post drew West Engineering is cur- that the water would then reason being I’m just used to it is done on a re- person and I’m going to say I’m attention to an issue with rently looking into the pros- be provided directly from seeing people of color... that’s spectable level and made of some pretty good stuff Forest Park’s water sup- pects of repairing versus the well system and it would what I’m accustomed to so because I’ve been okay right ply. Specifically that the replacing the tanks, with the likely take a couple of days when I don’t see any people I love that,” here in Glendive,” she said. tanks that contain the area’s cost of new tanks estimated to return the tanks to a func- of color, it didn’t shake me Cynthia Johnson, Still she has also seen spots reserve of treated water are to be between $4 to $5 per tioning state. too much because I’m a pretty where the community can leaking. gallon plus various other “If worse came to worse grounded person, but I was GMC nurse improve. One thing she noted There are two tanks that factors, such as whatever and (the hatch) did blow off, like, ‘wow, this is really going is that just at a glance of the hold water for the Forest the cost of piping would be. a guy could use the wells, on to be an experience for me,’” As Johnson shared her story, community, there are no indi- Park neighborhood, pro- Petty explained that both and off, on and off, it’d be a she said. it seemed to resonate with a cators that it is Black History viding household water to tanks were repaired approx- bit harder on the wells, but However, Johnson explained member of the audience, a Month and she finds that con- roughly 330 homes. The imately two years ago, but they’d still have water,” he that people in the community young Black woman, who versations on race are hard to newer of the two is a welded these current leaks are in said. haven’t been hostile or offen- asked Johnson if being alone in get started, as there just aren’t model that can hold about new locations and have been Petty added that the recent sive to her, but rather they’ve a community so different from many examples of diversity in 100,000 gallons of water with around for roughly a year. cold may have benefitted the seemed more curious. She said the one she was used to made the community. the other being an older, He said right now, the leak- issue as the leaking water that many people have seemed her afraid. “I really don’t get into too bolted together design that ing isn’t causing too much freezing helped temporarily genuinely confused or unsure Johnson said she wasn’t much discussion about racism can hold about 75,000 gal- of a problem. No disruptions seal the tanks. Of course, as when she is around. afraid but did initially have here because nobody really lons. in water service have been the temperatures warmed, “I can tell people are shocked. a sense of anxiety. She said talks about it to me, but when According to West Glen- reported and the only dif- the leaking resumed. It’s like ‘there’s a Black person she faced it by simply walking it comes up, it’s the most awk- dive Public Works Field ference he’s noted is that The next meeting of the here. What do I say? What do down the street. ward it’s unreal,” she said. Managing Operator Jim the wells are having to work Dawson County Commission I do?’ And that to me is just so “When I found out where With the wider social climate Petty, both tanks are leaking just a little bit harder. He is Tuesday, March 2 at 10 amazing,” she said. I was, I said, ‘Let me walk currently being more obser- around their access hatches foresees that the problem a.m. Still, despite the general the streets of Glendive and vant of issues such as race, and the bolted one has some will remain manageable Reach Hunter Herbaugh lack of experience in dealing give them a real good shock.’ Johnson noted her belief that leakage on one of its seams. as long as the tanks don’t at rrreporter@rangerreview. with diverse people that some And that’s what I did,” She talking about the issue and He noted that estimating come under too much stress, com. parts of the community may explained. “When I walked the having an open conversation is how much water is being have, Johnson said she has felt street, it was amazing. You something that has to be done leaked is difficult to gauge welcomed by the community would think there was some- for things to change for the as it depends on how full and even when someone does thing on the street that no one better for everyone. the tanks are but said that have questions for her about has ever seen before. Really, I “I think it is very important while near full, they could her experience being a Black guess I was hoping to see some that we tell our stories, it is leak roughly 10 gallons per woman, they are usually asked color too. I said, ‘I can’t be the important that we communi- minute. respectfully. only person here, I can’t be,’ cate, it’s important. That’s how The tanks receive water “I’ve had comments like and when I found out I was, I change happens, communicat- directly from a well sys- ‘how does your hair turn gray?’ was like ‘okay.’” ing each other’s story, learning tem that both replenishes As if my hair turns gray dif- Other than being one of the from each other, that’s how it and treats it. The water is ferently than a white person’s very few Black people in the happens,” she said. provided to households and hair. Some of the comments community that wasn’t a col- Reach Hunter Herbaugh at fire hydrants in Forest Park Over the last four decades, Jim built a crop I get are really amazing, but lege student, Johnson also [email protected]. while an irrigation system provides water for outdoor insurance business striving to serve his uses, such as sprinklers. farmers and establish a deep rooted family Both tanks are inspected business he would be able to pass down to PLAN: from page 1 every two years, accord- ing to county commissioner his children and grandchildren... committee in place as quickly Hauf is closed to effectively provide a reproduction of the Dennis Zander, and Petty as possible because if the city expand the park. actual fossils that have been said he checks on them At Culver Insurance we have the same is going to be obligated to Harr said her mind went to unearthed in our area and we every day. any financial commitments, that aspect of the master plan could create a scene of kids When asked about the family values as our farmers... we’re going to need to know after a brainstorming ses- excavating them.” issue, Zander said the com- in the next month or so as we sion between she and Shana It is unclear what the fis- missioners are aware of “FAMILY FIRST” start working on the budgets Baisch, who has previously cal impacts to the city bud- concerns but funding con- in April,” he said. hosted dinosaur digs for kids get might be if Harr’s plans straints and an effort to Call Jim Culver, Dillon Beeler or Melonie Beeler Harr is among those eager on her ranch and thought hav- progressed, but with Deines’ address the county’s sewer to move forward on one ing a similar scene as a sculp- plan to have a committee district fees have them hop- for your crop insurance quotes and changes aspect of the plan. That item ture would be neat. approved next week, more ing the problem stays man- before the MPCI sales closing deadline March 15. is in regards to the triangu- “I told her that I knew a clarity should be coming to ageable for the time being. lar park at the intersection of perfect spot. In that triangle the process soon. “We knew there was an Douglas Avenue and Meade where it’s been proposed that The next meeting of the issue there, but it costs Avenue. In the master plan, the street be blocked off, a Glendive City Council is Tues- money. We’re trying to save it is recommended that the scene of kids doing just that day, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. money up and with the resi- small section of Bell Street in a replica of Badlands ter- Reach Hunter Herbaugh at dents having to deal with the 208 S. Merrill Ave., Glendive • (406)377-5631 between the park and Gust rain,” Harr said. “She could [email protected]. increase in the sewer costs,

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Pag e 3Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 28, 2021฀•฀Page 3Glendive Obituary County Happenings During this time of adjust- the month. - - - - - distancing guidelines along with Roland Stanley Pederson ment to combat the spread of Anyone wishing to meet with On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, proper hygiene practices, should the COVID-19 virus, normal the commissioners can either Montana Governor Gianforte social distancing not be practi- Roland Stanley Pederson services of the Dawson Coun- call or make an appointment rescinded the mask mandate cal then masks should still be went to be with the Lord on ty Commissioners, Mr. Sand- to be put on the agenda. Nor- effective Feb. 12, 2021. Counties worn. County employees engag- Feb. 22, 2021 after a long bat- erson, Contract Planner for mally, at least one member of and local businesses will still ing with the public will still be tle with cancer. Dawson County and the Daw- the board will be present in have the option to require masks required to wear masks when a Funeral services will be held son County Fair Office have the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and/or face coverings at their barrier or social distancing is at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 1, been altered or, in some cases, Monday through Thursday, discretion. Currently, Dawson not practical. 2021 at First Baptist Church eliminated all together. Contact excluding holidays. County as a whole does not The Dawson County Airport in Circle with Pastor Eddie these agencies for the latest The commissioners agenda require masks and that authori- and Urban Transportation are Smith officiating. Interment updates. is posted on the website at ty will reside with the local requiring masks due to the will follow in Riverview Cem------www.dawsoncountymontana. Board of Health if and when any Federal mandate on transporta- etery in Circle. Silha Funeral On March 2, 2021 at 10 a.m., com and posted on the door action is needed. Some local tion, other county buildings and Home of Glendive has been the Dawson County Commis- of the commissioner’s office at businesses could potentially departments may have certain entrusted with the arrange- ioners will meet at the Dawson the courthouse by Friday noon stay with some sort of mask masking requirements when ments. County Courthouse Community before the Tuesday sessions. policy when entering their entering but will be clearly 78 years ago, Roland was Room. For more information, - - - - - establishments and if so, resi- marked if so required. born Nov. 28, 1942 in Wolf call Dennis Zander, Chairman Denise Alberts is the contact dents will need to follow those With numbers of cases and Point to Andree and Esther of the Board at (406) 377-3562. for the public to access when specific business’ guidelines. hospitalizations decreasing, (Stensrud) Pederson. Esther - - - - - Mr. Sanderson, Contract Plan- As for Dawson County opera- hopefully the light is at the end passed away shortly after his birth and he then went to live The regularly scheduled ner for Dawson County, is not tions, first and foremost, best of tunnel is near and we can all with Cora and Clinton Flaten. After a short period, he stayed public meetings of the Daw- in the office. Denise can be practices will be followed. Our soon go back to a more normal with the McCormick family until he was the around the age son County Commissioners are reached at (406) 345-4154 or goal has always been to keep the existence once again. of four. He went home with his father and brothers for the held at 10 a.m. on the first Tues- albertsd@dawsoncountymon- residents of Dawson County Sincerely; rest of his childhood. He started his schooling at High Land day of the month and at 5:30 tana.com, for the public to safe, that has not changed. Dawson County Board Country School. He attended and graduated from Circle High p.m. on the third Tuesday of access. Please continue to follow social of Commissioners School in 1961. He married Gwynneth Buell at the age of 17. He fathered four children: Russell, Merri, Guy and Garrett. They divorced and he fell in love with Mari Hinnaland who he married on Jan. 31, 1987. They were happily married until his passing. He was a loving man who raised and cared for Mari’s son Cody and granddaughter Kylie. He was a reliable, honest man with a sharp and unique sense of humor. Roland Community Calendar was an avid pilot and instructor who taught many people in the community to fly. He had an insatiable passion for all SUNDAY, FEB 28, 2021 ing, VFW Club 7:30 p.m. – Glendive Jay- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, things aviation. He was a skilled carpenter and an excep- 9-9:45 a.m. – Our Savior 7:15 p.m. – The Gallery cees, Jaycee Clubhouse. 112 W. Benham St. (follow tional mechanic who could repair any vehicle or equipment Lutheran Church Sunday Member meeting, 109 N. 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity COVID-19 protocol posted on that failed him. He farmed in McCone County until the late School, parents of Sunday Merrill Ave. House, 941-2384 door) 90’s. Mari and he moved to Glendive in 1993 where they have School students/all adults TUESDAY, MARCH 2, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1-5 p.m. – WIC by phone; lived ever since. He started driving truck in the oil field in are invited to attend Bible 2021 2021 Immunization(s) by appoint- 2007 until around 2015 when his health began to decline. A study during Sunday School, Nurturing Tree Online Ac- 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – BP/Lab ment, Dawson County Health caring father, husband and trusted friend. led by Stephen Schreibeis. tivity, call Dawson County Clinic, Family Planning; Dept. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andree and For more information, call Health Dept. (406) 377-5213 Dawson County Health 5 p.m. – Rotary Club meet- Esther Pederson; his step-mother, Margaret Wiken Ped- Sunday School Superin- for time. Dept. ing, Yellowstone River Inn erson; his brother, Jerome Pederson; and his son, Russell tendent Marilyn Dufner at 10 a.m. – County 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – GROW 6:30-8 p.m. – Parenting Class, Duane Pederson. (406) 939-0349 or (406) 365- Commissioners Meeting, corrugated cardboard drop Dawson County Health Dept. He is survived by his wife, Mari; his children, Merri (Roy) 2168. Courthouse off, west side of Kmart 7 p.m. – Glendive Elks meet- Clifton, Guy (Victoria) Pederson, and Garrett (Amy) Ped- MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food building toward the back ing, 2001 Yellowstone Dr. erson; step-son, Cody Youngkin; daughter-in-law, Paula 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, 112 W. Benham St. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Kiwanis 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity House, Pederson; his brothers, Wallis (Joan) Pederson and Russell Bank, 112 W. Benham St. (follow COVID-19 protocol board meeting, Yellowstone 941-2384 B. (Velma) Pederson; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grand- (follow COVID-19 protocol posted on door) River Inn FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 children; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. posted on door) 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life 12-1 p.m. – Kiwanis mem- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Family Plan- Roland touched many people throughout his life and will be 12-2:30 p.m. – Happy Tails Group”, open meeting out- ber meeting, Yellowstone ning, Dawson County Health greatly missed. His memory will live on in the hearts of his Inc. Pet Food Pantry, 313 W. doors or online; have sus- River Inn Dept. family and friends. Valentine St. #114, For more pended meetings at Glen- 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the information, call Kris Row- dive Evangelical Church ning, Dawson County Health 112 W. Benham St. (follow CO- family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com. land at (406) 359-9472. until weather makes it im- Dept. VID-19 protocol posted on door) 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- possible to meet outdoors 3:15-5 p.m. – Kidz Quest; 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life ning, Dawson County Health or Covid-19 restrictions are Assembly of God Church; Group”, open meeting outdoors Dept. lifted. every Wednesday through or online; have suspended 6-8 p.m. – Glendive Alli- 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- May 19, 2021 meetings at Glendive Evan- ance Church, “Hope Prom- ning, Dawson County Health 7 p.m. – Focal Point Youth gelical Church until weather ises Ministry” lead by Tom Dept. Group (Finding Jesus in the makes it impossible to meet lotter Allard. Hope and healing 5:30 p.m. – VFW Women’s Noise); Grades 6-12; Assem- outdoors or -19 restrictions B Auxiliary Meeting, VFW bly of God Church are lifted. journey to encourage each The Glendive Police and Sargent Ave., criminal mis- other to live a life free from Club THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1-3 p.m. – Family Planning, the Dawson County Sher- chief reported drug and alcohol addictions. 7 p.m. – Glendive City 2021 Dawson County Health Dept. iff Departments received a 1:04 p.m., 900 block of For more information, call Council, City Hall 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – WIC by SATURDAY MARCH 6, total of 182 calls from Feb. Mobile Ave., criminal mis- Ed Williamson at (406) 377- 7 p.m. – Glendive Lodge phone; Immunization(s) by 2021 18-25, 2021. Three accidents chief 4644. #31 AF&AM, Masonic appointment, Dawson Coun- 7 p.m. – A.A., Serenity were reported. Sunday, February 21 6:30 p.m. – VFW post meet- Temple ty Health Dept. House, 941-2384 Here is a selection of 7:06 p.m., 500 block of E. other calls reported to law Grant St., mental health enforcement this week: 4:20 p.m., 300 block of W. Thursday, February 25 Valentine St., arrest made 7:41 a.m., corner of Merrill 10 a.m., 1000 block of W. Ave. and Towne St., theft Bell St., stalking reported Wednesday, February 24 8:59 a.m., 900 block of District Court S. Pearson Ave., probation Tuesday, February 23 violation reported •Jacob฀ Michael฀ Kreidel฀ Fendt obtained a search the Influence - 4th or Sub- headlights on at about 1:45 2:52 p.m., Hwy. 16, crimi- Saturday, February 20 appeared for sentencing in warrant for the Defen- sequent Offense, a felony, a.m. The driver was identi- nal mischief reported 6:52 p.m., 900 block of N. front of Seventh Judicial dant’s residence. While in and resisting arrest, a mis- fied as the Defendant and 12:38 p.m., 200 block of N. Merrill Ave., theft reported District Court judge Olivia the area of the residence, demeanor. the officer noted a strong River Ave., criminal mis- 2:03 p.m., Rd. 209, sexual Rieger on Sept. 15, 2020. Fendt observed a vehicle He was sentenced to odor of alcohol. chief reported assault reported He was sentenced for one leaving the area quickly and the DOC for three years Conner soon learned that 12:12 p.m., 400 block of E. 1:25 p.m., 1200 block of count Criminal Possession initiated a traffic stop for to “complete the 7th Judi- the Defendant’s license was Williams St., stolen vehicle W. Bell St., sexual assault of Dangerous Drugs, a fel- speeding. The driver was cial District Court, all sus- revoked and the plates on (civil issue reported) complaint ony, and one count Use or identified as the Defendant. pended,” according to court his vehicle were suspended. 8:40 a.m., 100 block of Friday, February 19 Possession of Property Sub- The Defendant gave per- documents, as well as a sus- The Defendant was placed N. Douglas St., hit and run 9:12 a.m., 800 block of E. ject to Criminal Forfeiture, mission to the officer to pended term of unspecified under arrest and taken to reported Thrush Ln., theft reported a felony. search the vehicle. Search- length in the Dawson Coun- the Dawson County Correc- Monday, February 22 Thursday, February 18 He was sentenced to three ing both the vehicle and the ty Jail. He was also ordered tional Facility to conduct 8:37 p.m., area of I94 MM 5:56 p.m., 1200 block of years, all deferred with con- residence, officers found to pay supervision fees, as Standardized Field Sobriety #213 EB, DUI reported W. Bell St., partner family ditions and ordered to pay a green tube containing a well as approximately $525 Tests. 2:56 p.m., 800 block of S. assault reported supervision fees, as well as substance later confirmed in various other fees. He During the tests, Con- approximately $380 in vari- to be marijuana, $270 total was also charged a $200 ner noted several signs of ous other fees. He was also in cash, various pieces of fine, which was suspended. impairment. ordered to pay a $1,000 fine paraphernalia with sus- According to court docu- The Defendant also and forfeit $180. pected marijuana residue, ments, the charges stem refused to provide an ade- According to court docu- approximately 24 oz. sus- from an incident on or about quate breath sample, was ments, the charges stem pected marijuana, suspect- Sept. 28, 2019 when GPD verbally abusive towards from an incident on or about ed hash oil, 17 containers Officer Aaron Conner con- officers and refused to com- Justice Court Jan. 13, 2020 when GPD of suspected THC wax and ducted a traffic stop on a ply with orders until he was Officer Jack Fendt met with vacuum seal bags. vehicle for driving without forced to do so. Judge Stacey Nerison pre- court costs of $35. an individual saying they •Tanner฀ Joseph฀ Larson฀ sides over Dawson County On Feb. 17, Gwen Ann had information regarding appeared for sentencing in Justice Court. Marshall was found guilty the Defendant selling mari- front of Seventh Judicial DOT OFFENSES of driving a motor vehicle juana on Snapchat, showing District Court on Sept. 15, On Feb. 17, Anthony while privilege to do so was Fendt messages they had 2020. He was sentenced on Joseph Nicholls was found suspended or revoked. The received. one count Driving Under guilty of operating with defendant was fined $350, an expired registration –– was ordered to pay court failure to reregister. The costs of $35 and was sen- defendant was fined $200 tenced to 10 days with 10 and was ordered to pay days suspended.

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BY ALAN GUEBERT Rural American shouldn’t be a dump site for corporate Amercia There’s a clear lesson in ics levels,” explained The the chemical and ethical Guardian that were “just cloud now shrouding AltEn, off the charts.” a฀25-million-gallon฀per฀year฀ Way off. One neonic, ethanol plant just south of clothianidin, has a “bench- Mead, NE. mark” of 11 parts per bil- In fact, there’s more lion (ppb),” according to than one lesson but the big the U.S. Environmental one—how rural America is Protection Agency (EPA), becoming a legal dumping explained the newspaper. ground for wastes created One test at the plant, how- by corporate America—may ever, recorded “a stag- be AltEn’s enduring legacy. gering฀427,000฀ppb”฀in฀a฀ The plant, opened as sample. E3BioFuels฀in฀2007,฀was฀to฀ Other contaminants hit be unique because methane lunar levels, too. “High from anaerobic digesters levels฀of฀10฀other฀pesti- You can hit the reset button but watch fueled by manure from a cides were also found in nearby cattle feedlot helped the plant lagoon,” reported power it. Distiller’s grain, The Guardian, a wastewater an ethanol byproduct, would system that “holds approxi- then be fed back to the mately฀175฀million฀gallons.” out, there’s no such thing as normal cattle. The details That closed- BigBiz often turns of AltEn’s loop system biomass I just left a lunch meet- tems re-vamped to meet the was an engi- rural America’s eager mess—its ing with a group of pastors needs of this generation. neering chal- search for new jobs, peddling from across the southeast Education of our children lenge. A boil- suspicious corner of the state. Previ- From where will return to the class- er explosion new taxes and new byproducts ously there had been Zoom room, but every teacher and in฀late฀2007฀ people into a shovel as a “soil meetings, but this was the student will have a memory led to bank- additive;” first face-to-face in quite I sit ... of masks and home classes. ruptcy and to either ditch its dirty the state’s awhile so everyone was “Wash your hands” is now a a long shut- secrets or bury its dirty shabby talking in small groups, part of how we live safely. down.฀In฀2011฀ monitoring trying to catch up on their BY AVIS ANDERSON And the power of the the plant was byproducts of the plant, church’s activities. The pandemic has altered our purchased by its opaque consensus was, there was a political landscape. The a Kansas City ownership, gradual coming back to the inequities of health care group with a and the seed way things had been done in realized that while people before this time. and financial resources new business industry’s the past, a return to some of were still faithful to the I often think about the have boiled to the top and plan. complicity in making Mead the sacred rites and prac- gospel message, the way of horrors of the Civil War. everyone is demanding But the plan, like the into “A dump for seed tices of the faith that are doing worship had altered I have seen pictures of equality so that they can investor group, was murky. companies”—all made for so precious to Christians subtly while we were all Atlanta, Georgia, and other live with dignity. In the Recent reporting by The a classic case of corporate everywhere. under quarantine. cities in the South that past four years the world Guardian and the Lincoln sharpies exploiting cracks One of the pastors And it is not only church look like the bombed cit- has seen a side of the Unit- (NE) Journal Star, shows in rural America. (Read changed the direction of worship. The cry of this ies of London and Dresden, ed States it had never seen that฀in฀2014฀the฀Mead฀plant,฀ supporting documents at the conversation a little past year is, “When can we Germany, after World War before and we are having now AltEn, received a “con- farmandfoodfile.com.) when she said, “I have been get back to normal?” But II. The results of that war to “reset” how we deal with ditional” permit to restart. But that’s an old story. feeling we need to push a what is “normal”? Erma are still being felt in the the European Union, the In฀June฀2015,฀AltEn฀notified฀ BigBiz often turns rural “reset” button on our lives Bombeck, the humorous col- issues of white supremacy, Middle East, South Ameri- Nebraska regulators that if America’s eager search for and the life of the congre- umnist, once said, “Normal Black Lives Matter, and the ca, Africa and Asia, Russia it used “discarded seed” to new jobs, new taxes, and gation. We need to take this is the setting on a washing removal of statues that are and China. make ethanol, the resulting new people into a shovel to time to re-examine who we machine.” Nothing will unpleasant reminders of The “reset” button is distiller’s grain would not either ditch its dirty secrets are now and how our think- ever be exactly as it was a time in our history that whipping our world through be used for cattle feed but or bury its dirty byprod- ing has changed. That word before the pandemic. To shaped us for generations a sea of changes. Some- composted. ucts. made a lot of sense to me — date, five hundred thousand to come. “Normal”? History times we just hold on for That revelation was an Big Meat, in fact, has “reset”. people have died. Many is never normal. the ride, but other times we early indication that AltEn been doing it for decades. How often in our lives people have lost loved ones The “reset” button for are apt to land in a differ- wasn’t using farm-grown Iowa, for example, is do we have to find that but- either to the virus or just our generation has been ent place than we have been corn as its ethanol feed- home฀to฀110฀million฀head฀of฀ ton in our brain and push it the usual ways that death spinning the world into a before. stock. Moreover, reported livestock and poultry grown and then prepare ourselves comes. Your grandchildren new age and a new way “Normal” — not so The฀Guardian฀Jan.฀10,฀AltEn฀ almost exclusively under for change — the birth of a have grown and matured in of looking at the life we much. “Reset”. New focus. was the only U.S. ethanol contract for packer-inte- baby, job change, life pas- your absence. If you have have been given. Mas- But human beings always plant฀(out฀of฀203)฀to฀use฀ grators. The animals, cal- sages. This group of pro- spent an intense time at sive crowds of people will adapt and we can only work seed coated with “fungi- culates Christopher Jones, fessionals was talking about home with your children not be a comfortable place together for the good of all. cides and insecticides, a research engineer at the church worship, how tech- you have come to know for many people maybe Avis R. Anderson is a including those known as University of Iowa, produce nology has been adapted to each other in a very differ- for years to come; medi- retired member of the Glen- neonicotinoids, or neonics.” the฀equivalent฀waste฀of฀165฀ reach people with the gos- ent way. There are nuances cal resources and care of dive community. Her online The reason was clear: million฀people,฀a฀number฀51฀ pel message, and the frus- to behaviors we have not hospital personnel have to blog can be found at www. “Instead of paying to incin- times more than the state’s trations they felt as they recognized in each other be examined and the sys- prairienewdays.com. erate unused treated seed actual population. or paying fees to dispose of That creates a lot of it in a solid-waste facility,” “byproduct” just so Ameri- reported the Journal Star ca can enjoy cheap chicken, Feb.฀14,฀“seed฀companies฀ cheap eggs, and cheap ham. could haul or ship the seed That also creates a bigger to the village [of Mead]… problem when, inevitably, where AltEn would accept it these byproduct “dumps” City Council at little to no cost.” become a problem: Assign- And, boy, did it. ing fault is as rare as find- “AltEn soon cornered the ing fixes and regulatory Betsey Hedrick - Ward 1 Avis Anderson - Ward 2 Leon Baker - Ward 4 market… receiving ‘nearly rules either don’t exist or Phone (H): 377-1728 Phone (H): 377-2617 Phone (H): 365-5528 98%฀of฀all฀the฀discard฀cre- are purposely so vague E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] ated by the seed industry in that businesses often skate North America…’” It “tout- around them. ed to potential customers in And฀that฀just฀stinks.฀For฀ Gerald Reichert - Ward 1 Mike Dryden - Ward 3 Rhett Coon - Ward 4 (an)฀Aug.฀3,฀2020฀email”฀that฀ proof, ask the people who Phone (H): 377-2297 Phone (H): 377-4539 Phone (H): 939-7587 it฀was฀“processing฀600,000฀ live in Mead, NE. E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] to฀900,000฀pounds฀of฀treated฀ Alan Guebert’s Farm and seed into ethanol daily.” Food File is published weekly Every pound, however, in more than 75 newspapers Clyde Mitchell - Ward 2 Doug Baker - Ward 3 created byproducts—prin- in North America. He can be Phone (H): 377-3689 Phone (H): 377-7767 cipally distiller’s grain and contacted at agcomm@ag- E-mail: [email protected] water—laced with “neon- [email protected].

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In the veto letter, ing ineligible enrollees, according to a U.S. recipients who might not be eligible. Wagner, Bullock said the measure duplicated steps Department of Health and Human Services who was an associate director with the Illinois Montana is considering becoming the lat- the state already took and unfairly stigma- financial report. Department of Human Services at the time est state to intensify its hunt for welfare tized Montanans who are poor. Opponents of Michele Gilman, a University of Baltimore of the change, said Illinois is unique because overpayments and fraud, a move expected to Smith’s latest proposal have repeated those law professor, said the potential bonus Mon- the state knew it had a backlog of status remove more than 1,500 enrollees from low- concerns. Smith didn’t respond to several tana would pay a company finding more sav- checks. Within a year, Illinois had canceled income health coverage at a time when the requests for an interview. ings than expected is especially concerning. benefits for nearly 150,000 people. But the pandemic has left more people needing help. But this time, the potential legislation has “The goal should not be to create some state reported that more than 75% of cancel- With Republicans now controlling both a clearer path. The state has a new governor, bounty hunter system to find alleged cheats lations were due to clients’ failure to respond chambers of the Montana legislature and the Greg Gianforte, a Republican who called that don’t exist,” Gilman said. “This is built to a state letter asking for more information. governor’s office, a lawmaker is reviving an for heightened Medicaid eligibility checks on an unfounded mistrust of poor people and Wagner said similar issues have occurred in effort to both broaden and increase the fre- throughout his 2020 campaign. undermines public support for social pro- other states. quency of eligibility checks to search for wel- grams.” “In many cases, those individuals remain fare fraud, waste and abuse. Proponents say “We’re not looking to do anything If states do move to undertake broad data eligible, but they have a gap in coverage and it’s about what’s fair — weeding out people searches, she said, they need to start with a they have to reapply and do what they can who don’t qualify, protecting safety nets for mean. We’re taking the emotion pilot program to test for errors in its design. to get back on the program,” said Wagner. those who do, and saving the state millions. out of it. If you don’t qualify, then Gilman called Michigan the ultimate caution- “There’s a large cohort of people who never But advocates for low-income people who ary tale. The state, which had used a new get that done.” rely on such services and some policy ana- you shouldn’t be participating in computer program to spot cheaters, ended Of all the people Illinois dropped, nearly lysts say such changes would unfairly drop that program,” up mired in lawsuits after it falsely charged 20% had reenrolled by the end of the year. eligible people who need the aid. thousands with unemployment fraud between That issue — people getting knocked off when “We’re not looking to do anything mean. Sen. Cary Smith 2013 and 2015. they’re eligible — already happens in annu- We’re taking the emotion out of it,” state Sen. The Trump administration and federal al renewals. But Wagner said more checks Cary Smith, a Republican, said during a Jan. agencies encouraged states to increase eli- means more people losing benefits, and more 20 hearing on his bill, the Provide for the gibility checks. According to a KFF analysis, work for states to bring those people back Welfare Fraud Prevention Act. “If you don’t as of January 2019 more than half of states onboard. qualify, then you shouldn’t be participating in were conducting checks more often than Centorino, with Opportunity Solutions Proj- that program.” During Montana’s first hearing for the during annual renewals, with some doing so ect, said systems that remove qualified peo- The Montana bill, and measures underway renewed effort, Scott Centorino of Opportuni- quarterly. (KHN is an editorially independent ple aren’t being implemented properly, but in Ohio and Utah, are similar to earlier efforts ties Solutions Project was the sole person to program of KFF.) added it’s not too heavy of a lift to respond to undertaken to cut costs in states such as Illi- testify in support of the bill. Robin Rudowitz, co-director of KFF’s Pro- an eligibility question. nois and Michigan. But this year’s bills come “I’ve seen this play out in state after state,” gram on Medicaid and the Uninsured, said “The alternative is not is not resolving the even as Congress offers states more Medicaid Centorino said. “Turns out, the less you look Medicaid and CHIP enrollment dropped discrepancy at all and just assuming that dollars if they ensure people have continuous for welfare, fraud and waste, the less you across the nation from late 2017 through there is no discrepancy and continuing to coverage through the pandemic because of its find.” 2019. Rudowitz said it’s hard to untangle all fund benefits for somebody who may be ineli- economic shock waves. Opportunity Solutions Project, the lobby- the reasons the enrollment declines occurred, gible,” he said. The Montana proposal would create a sys- ing wing of the Foundation for Government but increased verification efforts that add In Montana, even with the bill’s clearer tem potentially run by third-party vendors Accountability, a right-leaning think tank, to administrative hurdles create barriers to shot at becoming law, some elements that that would mine a large swath of data to see if has backed similar efforts elsewhere that coverage. opponents criticized were rolled back after someone, for example, has assets like a boat, followed FGA model legislation. The organi- Jennifer Wagner, with the left-leaning Cen- the state estimated it would need to hire 42 has won the lottery or has filed for benefits in zations have also been major forces in trying ter on Budget and Policy Priorities, said employees to run the new system. Smith another state. The vendor could earn a bonus to link food assistance to work requirements people may not realize they’re still eligible reduced how many programs would fall under for flagging more cases than the state pro- and block states from expanding Medicaid. when notified that their benefits are in ques- its scrutiny and pulled back eligibility checks jected. State employees would have the final Opportunity Solutions Project’s attempts to tion or may not even receive the notice. She to twice a year instead of quarterly. He say in cutting someone from Medicaid, the influence laws at the federal level, too, appear said a search for benefits filed in a separate removed a rule that the system pay for itself, Children’s Health Insurance Program, food to be growing. The nonprofit spent $25,500 state may flag aid that can cross states, such and he cut a section that would have disen- stamps or other aid programs. lobbying the federal government in 2017 and as food stamps, and such searches can pull rolled people who don’t respond to eligibility The state estimates the measure could save $420,000 last year, according to the Center for up property someone no longer owns. Fre- questions or notices within 10 business days. Montana’s treasury between $1.4 million and Responsive Politics. quent wage checks may not take into account Nonetheless, if a new system flags issues $2.3 million each year over the next four Opponents of the Montana bill have said inconsistent jobs. The onus would fall to the in people’s enrollment, the state will have to years by dropping more than 1,500 people on the focus on welfare recipients is misplaced. aid recipient to prove they are still eligible in go out searching for why. The bill is under Medicaid and 277 children covered by CHIP. Nationally, most Medicaid payments deemed each scenario, she said. consideration in the Senate and must also This isn’t Smith’s first effort to create such improper last year were tied to states not One state that Opportunity Solutions Proj- pass the House before it goes to Gianforte for a law. He sponsored a similar bill in 2015 collecting information that federal standards ect points to as a success is Illinois, which in signing. Bill would ban vaccine discrimination By Iris Samuels committee it would protect the exemptions being done away Session Roundup Associated Press/Report for freedom and privacy of fami- with and people forced to get By Austin Amestoy of everything we do now is tions through interpretations America lies to make their own medical vaccines,’’ said Jeff Laszloffy, UM Legislative News electronic. This amendment of the word “effects.” Thomp- choices, and expressed doubt a lobbyist with the Montana Service will ensure that data privacy son said clarifying those pro- HELENA (AP) The Montana over the medical safety of Family Foundation, a conser- University of Montana projections are always the tections through explicit lan- House Judiciary Committee vaccines. Opponents, includ- vative advocacy group. School of Journalism default.” guage would be appropriate. voted Tuesday to advance a ing several health care and Some countries have pro- Article II, Section 11 of the Opposition came from bill that would ban discrimi- child care organizations in the posed the use of vaccine Montana State Constitution Mark Murphy, represent- nation based on vaccination state, said mandatory vaccina- passports _ or documents Montana Constitution- currently reads: “The peo- ing the Montana Associa- status and prohibit the use tions ensure the health of chil- that would prove an individ- al Amendment would ple shall be secure in their tion of Chiefs of Police, who of vaccination status to grant dren and prevent outbreaks of ual’s vaccination status _ to persons, papers, homes and expressed concern over the or deny services or access to diseases such as measles. allow those inoculated against Establish Protections effects from unreasonable bill’s unprecedented nature businesses. “By allowing children to COVID-19 to travel interna- for Electronic searches and seizures.” SB in amending the criminal Under the bill, public schools come to school unvaccinated, tionally with more ease. 203, if passed by Montana justice portion of Montana’s and child care facilities would we will see reemergence of Vaccine passports have not Messages voters, would add “elec- Constitution. be prohibited from requiring serious infection,’’ said Dr. been implemented in Montana The Montana Legislature is tronic data and communica- “What I see in this change vaccination proof for chil- Marian Kummer, a retired or by the U.S. federal govern- considering a bill proponents tions” between “papers” and is potential for unintended dren. Employers _ including pediatrician from Billings rep- ment. say will offer increased clar- “homes.” consequences,” Murphy told health care facilities _ would resenting the Montana chap- The bill was advanced by ity and protections for pri- Supporters of the bill said it committee members. “If we be banned from requiring vac- ter of the American Academy the committee in a vote along vacy in the digital age. was necessary to affirm that can’t predict the result, we cinations as a condition for of Pediatrics. In the previous party lines, with all 12 Repub- Senate Bill 203, sponsored Montana’s already strong pri- shouldn’t pass the change.” employment. school year, 4.5% of Montana licans in favor and seven by Sen. Kenneth Bogner, vacy protection rights apply Sen. John Esp, R-Big Tim- Current Montana law kindergarteners had vaccine Democrats opposed. It heads R-Miles City, seeks to ask to electronic property, which ber, brought up the example requires children to receive exemptions, Kummer said. next to a vote on the House voters to amend Montana’s is becoming increasingly rel- of undercover officers inves- certain vaccinations to attend The bill’s proponents said floor. Constitution to add language evant. tigating potential crimes public schools, unless parents they worried such exemp- The Republican-dominated to Article II, Section 11 that “Our privacy protections through online messaging fill out medical or religious tions could disappear, and Montana Legislature is con- would explicitly protect elec- should not vanish because services, saying those could waivers. Licensed child care expressed concern that the sidering other vaccine-related tronic data and communica- of technological innovation,” be considered examples of facilities also require certain coronavirus vaccines, which measures that would make it tions from illegal searches said Patrick Webb, represent- protected communications vaccinations and allow for have been shown to be effec- easier for parents and foster and seizures. ing Americans for Prosperity under the amendment. medical exemptions and reli- tive is reducing the spread of parents to decline to vaccinate At the bill’s first hearing Montana. Thompson refuted the idea, gious exemptions for some COVID-19, would eventually their children. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, Bogner Brian Thompson, repre- saying he believed the inter- vaccines. Several private become mandatory. Samuels is a corps mem- described the measure as a senting the Montana County net does not carry the same health care facilities require “We are worried with the ber for the Associated Press/ necessary and modern update Attorneys’ Association, said “reasonable expectation of that their staff members talk of vaccine passports, Report for America State- to Montana’s privacy protec- the organization was “okay” privacy” as one does in their receive certain vaccinations that people with deeply held house News Initiative. Report tions, which were established with the bill, given that most home. as a condition for employ- religious beliefs that would for America is a nonprofit in the 1972 Constitution. in the law community believe The committee gave unan- ment. Coronavirus vaccines preclude them from getting national service program that “It’s no longer just about the Montana Constitution imous approval to SB 203, are not mandated under exist- vaccinated will see those places journalists in news- our papers and effects,” already provides protections which will head to the full ing rules. exemptions weakened over rooms to report on undercov- Bogner said. “The majority for electronic communica- Senate for additional debate. Supporters of the bill told the time and ultimately result in ered issues.

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amily F Sunday,฀February฀28,฀2021฀•฀Page฀6Glendive฀Ranger-Review enior itizens Plan ahead for Give Local Day S C May 6-7 is Give Local day evening session. . By Deanna Mitchell an appointment, please call in America. The Greater Any nonprofit wanting the center at 377-3791. Glendive Community Foun- Dawson to participate in Glendive Spring is just around the Unfortunately, we are dation has visited with the Gives Day would have a dis- corner and we are slowly still not able to serve our Art Gallery about hosting play or information about starting to reopen. noon congregate meal for another give local day or County your organization and some- We are pleased to in-house dining. The noon Glendive Gives Day at the one there to accept checks announce we will be start- congregate meal will con- Art Gallery. Last year with Healthy and donations and share ing a new workshop series tinue to be curbside pick- the pandemic, no give local about your organization. to be held twice a month! up until further notice. day was held and many of If your nonprofit is inter- For the month of March, the If you would like a meal, our nonprofits could not Communities ested in participating, con- workshop series is: MARCH please call the center The hold fundraising events. It tact anyone on the Greater “MACRAME MADNESS”. Day Before at 377-3791 to is hard to imagine Glendive Glendive Community Foun- The March workshops will reserve your meal. Meals without all the nonprofit “Promote and ensure dation board listed at www. be held on Wednesday, may be picked up from organizations that make this greaterglendive.org or email March 10th and Wednesday, 11:45a.m. to 12:00p.m. a great place to live, work a healthy sustainable [email protected] by March 24th. Each work- Thank you to the following and play. April 1. There is a lot of shop will run from 1:00p.m.- individuals for their memo- We do want to bring back community.” advanced marketing and 3:00p.m. rials donated to the cen- Glendive Gives Day this training materials available Social distancing practic- ter: Harry and Judy Reddig year. This give everyone where they live. The address ice cream social, thanks to so the sooner you sign up, es and guidelines will be in in memory of Estil Franks an opportunity to support will be announced later. Cross Petroleum plus have the more you can let your place. The suggested dona- and Leona Rahr; Dennis and causes important to our Those giving in person at the chance to win prizes. supporters know. tion is $5.00 per person, per Sandy Snow in memory of county and our well being, the Art Gallery at 109 N Mer- This year a second session The more you let your workshop. Seating is lim- Kathleen Fritsch. from arts and animals to rill during the afternoon to will be offered from 5-7PM supporters know, the more ited for these workshops. Thank you to the following youth and the Yellowstone. the various non profit orga- after many get off work. successful the day will be. To get signed up or to individuals for their dona- It’s a fun day to support nizations like Eastern MT This cocktail hour session Everyone can be a philan- find out more information tions to the center: Lilolia your community. This is Community Concert Associ- offers wine and appetizers. thropist. please contact the center @ Hunemuller, Linda Theo- also a day of on-line giving ation, our museums to little Nonprofits who participate Save the day May 6 and 377-3791. dore and Darrell & Candy so former residents and sup- growers during the after- would bring an appetizer give back to the place you We have restarted our Austby. porters can give no matter noon are rewarded with an and a bottle of wine for the call home. morning exercise program Next week’s menu: Mon- on Monday, Wednesday & day—Honey Garlic Chick- Friday’s, 9a.m.-10a.m. en; Tuesday—Goulash; The AARP Tax Program W e d n e s d a y — K n o e p h l a is here again this year and Soup; Thursday—Cheese- we are currently scheduling burgers; Friday—BBQ allery otes appointments. If you need Chicken Breast. G N Greetings from the Gal- exhibit that was staged in Pam is offering 2 opportu- we have Saron Borla, For- lery. March will be a busy the nation’s capital in April, nities to participate in this syth, Gavin Herzog, Boze- month for The Gallery. We 2004. The egg was designed class with the first on March man, Pam Little, hamilton, have a special treat for specifically with the then 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m again Kate Settle-Ruland, Broadus Glendive. Our Artist of the First Lady, Laura Bush, in on March 20th from 10:00- and Sheryl Silberman, Mis- Month is Ruth Radebaugh mind for it became part of 12:00 . Pam’s classes will be soula. These various works from Dickinson, North the White House collection. held at the Gallery with lim- are available for sale but may Dakota with a showing of Ruth’s open house will be ited seating. only be picked up after the her Ukrainian pysanke eggs. March 12th from 5:00-7:00. The Gallery is also pleased end of the show. A pysanka (plural: pysanky) The next day, Saturday, to announce the 42nd Juried Call The Gallery at 406- is a Ukrainian Easter egg, March 13th, she will teach Exhibition “Unbridled Hap- 377-3303 or visit thegallery- decorated using beeswax a class on writing pysanky. piness”. This traveling show online.org to sign up for and dyes. Pysanka is often All levels of interest from will visit Glendive and The these unique classes (seats taken to mean any type of beginners to those familiar Gallery, opening March 22 are limited). The Gallery is decorated egg, but it specifi- are welcome to join! and will stay with us until open Tuesday - Friday, noon- cally refers to an egg creat- The Gallery is happy to April 23rd. The works have 4 and Saturdays from 10-1. ed by the written-wax meth- host “Intro to Art Market- traveled near and far and Visit thegalleryonline.org for od and utilizing traditional ing” by Pamela Harr. Pame- artists in this years juried updates and announcements folk motifs and designs. In la’s focus will be low-tech show come from all over the and to shop Montana art. 2004, Ukrainian American and will address copyrights, United States as well as Big Our next general meeting is Ruth Olienyk Radebaugh of dealing with galleries and Sky Country,. Our local art- March 1st at 7:15 p.m. The Belfield, N.D., was selected dealers and basic record ists include Lorna Days, Staci Gallery is always looking for by the American Egg Board keeping. These classes are Ketchum, Catherine Kimball, volunteers who are interest- to design an egg to represent perfect for those thinking Vida Landa, Linda Parks, ed in supporting local artists the state of North Dakota. All about selling their art, those Sharon Smith, Stan Wheeler, (you don’t have to be ‘artsy’ states submitted a decorat- who need a refresher and for Bob Zdow and Carolyn Zim- yourself, just appreciate it!) ed egg for the White House those who just need advice. meramn. Also from Montana Thank you for your support.

Club Notes Elks #1324 Bugle Call Ceynar, Todd Erickson, Jess youth in our communities, age, think about becoming The Benevolent and Pro- Johnson, Alex Rivas, and including but not limited to, an Elk member. Membership tective Order of Elks Lodge Greg Sadorf. the Elks Hoop Shoot and the forms can be found at the #1324 is ending its fiscal year Monthly meetings for Elks Drug Awareness Educa- front entrance of Gunners in March and looking forward BPOE Lodge #1324 current tion Program. Ridge or obtained from any to an exciting year to begin members are the first Thurs- If you are an American citi- current Elk member. April 1, 2021. At home in the day of every month at the zen and at least 21 years of Elks Care. Elks Share. new lodge building located Lodge, beginning at 7 p.m. at 2001 Yellowstone Drive, March’s meeting is sched- Glendive, Mont., Lodge #1324 uled for March 4, 2021. All announces its BPOE Lodge members are encouraged to officers for the next year: attend. Activities are being Exalted Ruler – Eric Smelt- planned, the first initiation Glendive zer; Esteemed Leading Knight for 2021 of new members – Bill Hanley; Esteemed will be discussed, commit- Loyal Knight – Mark Kapfer; tees need members to sign up to serve on them, and Granite Esteemed Lecturing Knight – Steve Kaul; Secretary – volunteers will be needed to Our professionals are passionate about Shane Jarvis; Treasurer – carry out events and activi- Nate Stanhope. ties. Be an informed, active helping you create a unique work of art. Trustees include: Arnie Elks member and start by attending meetings. Lodge #1324 needs your help to be successful. Elks’ Bingo is back! The first planned activity in the new Lodge will be March 7, 2021, beginning at 2 p.m. Seating is available for 75 players, with a 10 game package for $25. The pay- out will be 100%! Food and beverages will be available from Gunners Ridge Bar and Grill. Please use the Lodge entrance on the north side of the building. As a 501(c)(8) frater- Let’s tell a story together. nal benefit order, the Elks financially supports benevo- lent, educational and patri- Tyler Silha otic community-minded pro- grams, many focused on the 377-2622 • 1-800-368-2690

ports Page 7Glendive Ranger-Review S Sunday, February 28, 2021฀•฀Page 7Glendive Lady Bucs split road Red games with NDSCS The Dawson Community in the second game. They Devils College women’s basketball also shot an outstanding 51% team defeated North Dako- from the field. There were 9 ta State College of Science Lady Bucs in the scoring col- on Sunday 87-66 in the sec- umn. Ashya Klopfenstein shot ond game of back to back 55% from the field, making win 1st games. NDSCS beat Dawson 11-20 shots. Ashya finished the day before, but the Lady with her 7th double-double of Buccaneers were sure to not the season with a game high let that happen again. of 26 points, along with 13 Head coach Romeo Lagmay, rebounds and 4 steals. Tami- game Jr. said, “As great of a defen- ya Francis scored 22 points By Ranger-Reveiw Staff sive team as we are, the shots and had 5 rebounds. Monica didn’t fall for us the night Miller had a game high 7 The Red Devils started the before. That was an empha- assists. Eastern A Superdivisional sis for us the next day, and Zaraya March had a team Tournament off with a win the players responded. It’s high of 24 points and Ambah over Hardin Wednesday. The good to see them learning to Kowcum scored 21 points for tournament is being held in overcome and not let up. This NDSCS. Billings at the Metra and team is focused.” DCC is now 7-3 and a sec- Lockwood School. Dawson outrebounded ND ond place conference stand- The Devils won the game Science 45-31, outscored ing. Dawson returns to home 52-48, which advanced them them from the bench 37-2, court action with back to to semifinal play. and converted 22 points back contests against Lake They took on Laurel at 2 from turnovers to the Lady Region State College, starting p.m. Friday. Results were not Wildcat’s 6. The Lady Buc- on Wednesday, February 24th available by press time. caneers 3 point shooting also at 5:30 pm and the same time Red Devil Parker Buckley, improved, as they shot 33.3% on Thursday. who was 3 for 3 on 3-point attempts, scored 13 points. Max Eaton added 11. The Red Devils held off Hardin 52-48 in a game that Hunting regs now online saw the lead change hand In anticipation of the new is selected, customers will nine times. license year, which opens receive an email at the con- Hardin had a five-point lead March 1, Montana Fish, Wild- clusion of their online trans- at halftime, but the Red Dev- life & Parks posted regula- action that includes a weblink ils shot 63% in the second half tions for Dear/Elk/Antelope to print their licenses and to pull ahead, accordign to and Moose/Sheep/Goat online tags. The link is valid for 406sports. at fwp.mt.gov/hunt. The dead- five days. Please be certain DCHS 52 line to apply for deer and elk that your printer is functional Hardin 48 permits is April 1. prior to clicking the link in Hardin 12 14 9 13 - 48 Please verify your appli- the email. DCHS 8 13 14 17 -52 cation prior to submission, Otherwise, customers may Parker Buckley 13, Max Eaton 11, as changes after submis- elect to have FWP print Taven Coon 9, Michael Murphy 9, sion will not be permitted. and mail their licenses and Riley Basta 8, Rhett Hoffer 2 Permits will be printed and tags. License and permit pur- mailed to hunters after the chases requiring a decal/clip Yellowstone Newspaper photo by drawing. will be mailed within 10 days Chris McConnell When making license pur- of purchase or successfully Michael Murphy far outstretches chases online, please remem- drawing the license. ber that licenses and carcass License replacements/ his Hardin Bulldog opponents tags may be printed from reprints are $5 each. The first during the opening game of your home printer on 8.5x11- replacement can be done at the Eastern A Superdivisional inch paper, if you elect the any license provider; subse- Wednesday at the Metra. The print at home option. quent replacements must be boys defeated Hardin 52-48. If the print-at-home option done at an FWP office. Bucs return home with win after tough road trip Dawson Community College ed from long range and then players reached double fig- and Michael Jok held off the JaJuan Tot (5’10 FR Guard) at the buzzer to give DCC a 9 and Lake Region State College made a free throw, but those ures on the night. late rally from NDSCS. In the scored 12 points, grabbed 4 point halftime lead 39-30. But had a defensive showdown on were the last points of the half Dawson moves to 11-2 on final 10 seconds, with Daw- rebounds, and dished out 4 in the second half, the home Wednesday night in Glendive, for Dawson as Lake Region the season while Lake Region son clinging to a 3-point lead, assists. The efficient shoot- team finally started connect- as the game only totaled 106 closed the half by scoring the stands at 7-6. NDSCS launched a 3 very ing of the Buccaneers helped ing and they turned a double points and both teams were last six points to tie it up. - - - - - similar to the one on Thurs- them down the stretch, as digit deficit into a double held to 30% shooting from The largest lead of the sec- After losing their first game day that handed Dawson they shot 48% (24-50) from digit win 83-71 by shooting the field. It was a back and ond half for either team was of the season on Feb. 18 on the their first loss, but this time the field and 53% (8-15) from 10-13 from the 3 point line. forth affair with 7 ties and a four point lead by Dawson road by a shot in the closing it didn’t go in and Dawson the 3pt line. They got the win despite only 10 lead changes. Dawson took after another bucket by Mar- seconds, on Saturday, Feb. 20, escaped with the narrow road ND Science’s JaQuan Sand- shooting 37% for the game. the lead for good on a steal tin with 11:53 remaining. It the last second shot bounced victory. ers-Smith (6’1 FR Guard) Dawson Coach Joe Peter- by Jajuan Tot with 43 sec- stayed close the rest of the out and gave DCC a 75-72 vic- Buccaneer Coach Joe Peter- scored 18 points (6-8 FG; 2/3 son commented, “They are a onds left. Tot then kicked it way and set up the exciting tory in a heavyweight match- son shared his perspective, “It 3pt). Ty Horner (6’9 SO For- good team with balance and ahead to his brother Jalen, ending. up of the top two teams in the was an incredibly tough, hard- ward) added 16 points to go good depth. They have some who found Charles Lampten Dawson Coach Joe Peterson Mon-Dak Conference. fought close game. They are along with 7 rebounds. The knockdown shooters that we alone under the hoop for a said, “It wasn’t a very pret- The Buccaneers went on an outstanding program and a Wildcats’ limited turnovers were able to hold in check lay-up and a 53-51 lead. Brody ty game for sure. We were numerous runs, but the North really good team. They didn’t (14) and their free-throw yesterday and through the Kriesel came back and made too impatient and forced too Dakota State College of Sci- shoot it like they normally do shooting (13-15) kept the first half today, but we left one free throw to cut the defi- many shots, but defensively ence Wildcats answered each from 3 point range tonight. I’d game within their reach. them free a couple of times cit to one. Lampten rebounded I think we took them out of of them. Early in the game, like to think at least some - - - - - in the second half and they the second free throw and got what they wanted to do. They the Buccaneers went on a of that had to do with our After a dramatic 3 point gained confidence and we fouled. He also made 1 out are a good team who plays 15-0 run to lead 32-14, but defense and not letting them victory on Saturday after- didn’t have an answer.” of 2 to stretch it back to a 2 hard and plays well togeth- the Wildcats answered with establish a rhythm. Our guys noon over the North Dakota Anthony Ignowski had point lead. Carson Hennings- er, but we stuck it out and a 14-2 run of their own to get really laid it all on the line and State College of Science Wild- a game high 23 points for gard’s desperation heave at survived.” back into it. DCC used 56% made the plays they needed to cats, the Dawson Community NDSCS. Kennedy Brown led the buzzer didn’t fall for Lake The Buccaneers were led shooting from the field and for the win.” College Buccaneers had to Dawson with 14 points and Region and the Bucs escaped by Lampten’s 15 points, 13 75% shooting from 3-point The Buccaneers were led play them again on Sunday in 7 rebounds. Charles Lamp- with the two point win. The rebounds, and 3 blocked shots. range in the opening half to by Michael Jok’s (6’3 RFr Wahpeton, ND. ten added 10 points ans 11 Buccaneers edged out the Michael Jok added 12 points, 9 gain a 37-33 advantage at the Guard) 20 points (10-12 FT), 6 The Bucs kept the Wildcats rebounds. Royals 54-52. rebounds and 2 assists. Defen- break. Jajuan Tot scored 13 rebounds, and 2 assists. Riley shooting in check for the first The loss left Dawson at 10-2 It didn’t look like it would sively is where the Bucca- points, including 3 3-pointers Spoonhunter (6’3 FR Guard) half again, holding them to and still in first place in the come down to a last second neers took a stand, as they in the first half. NDSCS only added 14 points (4-8 FG) 1-10 from 3 point range. Mike conference. NDSCS fell to 9-3 shot at the beginning when limited shots taken by Lake shot 38% from the field. points and 3 rebounds, while Jok connected on a 25 footer and 2nd place. Dawson held the visiting Roy- Region’s best players and In the second half the Buc- als to only 9 points in the first grabbed 70% of the available caneers led throughout. The 13 minutes of the game and defensive rebounds. Lake Wildcats tied it up four dif- built a 18-9 lead. Lake Region Region was held to 30.3% ferent times, but they never Here’s How It Works: used a 9-2 run to come back shooting for the game and got over the hump to take the To solve a sudoku, the numbers and pull within two points at 18% shooting from 3-point lead. Clutch free throw shoot- 20-18. Reggie Martin connect- range. None of the Royals ing from Riley Spoonhunter 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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Page 8Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 28, 2021฀•฀Page 8Glendive Lady Red Devils split tourney games

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The Lady Red Devils got revenge on the Lady Locomotives from Laurel Wednesday when they defeated them 45-41 in their opening game of the Eastern A Superdivisional Tournament Wedensday. Just four days prior, the Locomo- tives defeated the Lady Devils in Glendive. Jillian Litwiller had 17 points was named the player of the game as the Red Devils knocked off No. 5-ranked Laurel 45-41. Madison Wahl added 11 points and six steals for Glendive. Laurel jumped out to a seven-point lead early in the game before Glendive managed to tie it up by halftime, 24-24. Laurel led by one after the third quarter. The Lady Devils advanced to semifinal play and took on Billings Central at noon on Friday. The Lady Devils lost to BC 60-33 and was set to play a loser out game on Saturday at 9 a.m. DCHS 45 Laurel 41 DCHS 9 15 12 9 - 45 Laurel 15 9 13 4 - 41 DCHS Scoring: Jillian Litwiller 17, Madison Wahl 11, Mallory Robinson 7, Codi Nagle 6, Jane Marrison 2, Mikah James 2

Yellowstone Newspaper photo by Chris McConnell

Mallory Robinson moves the ball during the opening game of the Eastern A Divisional Wednesday. The Lady Red Devils defeated Laurel 45-41. On Friday the girls dropped a semifinal game to Billings Central. Good Luck R&L Fusion Boys Basketball Team at the Eastern C Divisionals March 3-5 in Sidney

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chool P age 10Glendive Ranger-Review S Sunday, February 28, 2021฀•฀Page 10Glendive Scholarships MCC enrollment drops By Ashley Wise Applications are being To apply or for more infor- semester and $250 the sec- Yellowstone Newspapers accepted for the Ty Milne mation, visit tymilnememo- ond semester. The student Memorial Fund, Inc. schol- rialscholarship.org or email to receive this scholarship Miles Community Col- arship in the amount of tymilnememorialscholar- must have a 2.00 GPA and lege has seen a bump in the $1,000.00. [email protected] for ques- before money is disbursed by road with their enrollment All applications must be tions. the treasurer, proof of enroll- num-bers.According to Erin completed no later than April - - - - - ment must be presented to Niedge, Dean of Enrollment 15, 2021. The Gateway CowBelles are her. Manage-ment and Education- This scholarship is open to offering a $500 scholarship Applications may be al Sup-port Services, the col- all lanes of students; under- to a student from Dawson emailed to you or picked up lege is seeing a decrease in graduate as well as gradu- County who is a sophomore from the financial aid office spring enrollment numbers ate, who have been accepted in college or older pursuing a at Dawson College. Appli- com-pared to this time last as a full time student at an degree beneficial to the live- cations are due back to the year. The current headcount approved Institution of High- stock industry. This one year Gateway CowBelles by May for the spring semester is er Education and have a GPA scholarship shall be paid in 15th. 683 students compared to last of 3.0 or above. two installments, $250 first year’s 726. This a 4.2% drop. The full-time equivalency (FTE) is also down. FTE has gone from 456 last year to 437 which is 6% decrease. According to Niedge, the col- lege lost around 20 FTE from time last year. The college funding from the state.It is Glendive education Almanac concurrent฀enrollment.฀While฀ retained 326 students over- unknown how much thecol- numbers have decreased all and lost 75 students. The lege’s budget will be affect- SCHOOL MENU ------NO Salad Bar the campus stu-dents reten- enrollment decrease means ed.฀ “We฀ knew฀ things฀ would฀ March 1-5, 2021 Lincoln Breakfast Menu Monday: Pancakes and tion rate is at a record high. the annualized num-bers will be challenging,” said Niedge. All School Lunch ******Because of Covid-19 Sausage, Corn Dog, Nachos Currently, MCC has 94% in be down compared to what (Contact฀ Ashley฀ Wise฀ at฀ Monday: Corn Dog w/ pandemic, no visitors are Tuesday: Bagel w/ Cream the campus students reten- MCC submitted to the state. [email protected] or Nachos allowed at lunch.*** Cheese, Jelly/Peanut Butter tion rate. It was 92% this This will affect the col-lege’s 406-234-0450.) Tuesday: Taco Soup w/ Monday: Muffins, Cheese Wednesday: Bacon Egg Fritos Stick Cheese Muffin Wednesday: Chicken Gravy Tuesday: Breakfast Bar, Thursday: Cereal w/ Muffin Over a Biscuit Yogurt Friday: Sack Lunch Thursday: Lasagna w/ Wednesday: Doughnuts, Milk, and fruit or juice Breadstick Cheese Stick served with all meals Friday: Sack Lunch Thursday: Egg Omelet, ------Dickinson state sees a 5% All meals are served with Toast WHAT’S HAPPENING vegetable, fruit and milk. Friday: Week of March 1-6 ------Milk and fruit or juice Monday, March 1 Salad bar served daily served with all meals spring enrollment increase at฀WMS฀and฀DCHS ------Tuesday, March 2 Jefferson Breakfast Menu ------DICKINSON – Tuesday, dual credit students has also the new early entry program Monday: Muffins w/ Yogurt March Red Devil Wednesday, March 3 Feb. 9, marked the fourth increased. launched this academic year Tuesday: Cereal w/ Donut Breakfast Menus •฀11฀a.m.-12:15฀p.m.฀–฀Blood฀ week official census for “The admissions team in partnership with Dickin- Wednesday:฀ Waffles฀ w/฀ Monday: Breakfast Pizza Drive (students and staff the Dickinson State Univer- worked very hard this year son Public Schools and others Sausage Tuesday: Pancake On a ONLY) sity (DSU) campus commu- to help with growing enroll- in our area. Thursday: Peanut Butter Stick Thursday, March 4 nity. The enrollment census ment,” said Megan Robinson, “As a University, we have and Jelly w/ Cheese Sticks Wednesday: Peanut Butter report, released four weeks assistant director of admis- been very strategic. Thanks Friday: Sack Lunch and Jelly Sandwich Friday, March 5 after the first day of the new sions at DSU. “But the real to our Dual Mission status Milk, and fruit or juice Thursday: Breakfast •฀ State฀ Wrestling฀ semester, provides an over- credit goes to the new and within the North Dakota Uni- served with all meals Burrito Tournament at Miles City view of enrollment at Dickin- returning students who know versity System, graduate stu------Milk and fruit or juice Saturday, March 6 son State University for the the value of a DSU educa- dent enrollment is at a record Washington Middle School served with all meals •฀ State฀ Wrestling฀ spring 2021 semester. tion and prioritized it dur- high,” said Dr. Debora Drags- Breakfast Menu 7:15-8:10 a.m. Tournament at Miles City The number of full-time ing a challenging time in the eth, provost and vice presi- enrolled students increased world.” dent for academic affairs at 5% at 866 up from last Highlights from spring DSU.฀“We฀are฀also฀focused฀on฀ spring’s total of 827. The 2021 enrollment data: credentialing or ‘upskilling’ full-time equivalency (FTE) •฀ With฀ the฀ University฀ now฀ learners who are looking at of credit hours taken also offering three master’s pro- enhancing their career paths. increased 3%, from 1,008.32 grams as part of its Dual Mis- Our traditional degrees Richey education A lmanac to 1,039.29. sion designation, graduate remain, of course, the bulk The University reported a program enrollment nearly of our student enrollment. RICHEY SCHOOL Tots ed to 250 fans/team/game. total headcount enrollment doubled this spring. We฀ are฀ proud฀ of฀ our฀ staff฀ SCHOOL MENU Friday: Pizza, Green Salad Thursday, March 4 of 1,308 students registered, •฀Early฀entry฀and฀dual฀cred- and faculty who have gone March 1-5 All meals are served with ฀ •฀ R&L฀ Fusion฀ Boys฀ representing a 6% growth in it high school student enroll- above and beyond to support All School Breakfast vegetable, fruit and milk. Basketball Eastern C overall headcount. Not only ment increased 18% from students throughout the past Monday: Cereal, Muffins Salad bar available for all Divisional Tournament in did DSU see an increase in 142 to 167 students. Of these, year. Clearly, their efforts Tuesday: Bacon N Egg grades. Sidney; Tickets will be limit- overall total headcount this several students are taking are reflected in the continued Scramble ------ed to 250 fans/team/game. spring, the number of new, courses from DSU faculty on success of Dickinson State Wednesday: Pancakes, WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, March 5 returning, and early entry/ the DSU campus as part of University.” Sausage Week of March 1-6 •฀ R&L฀ Fusion฀ Boys฀ Thursday: Hot Cereal Basketball Eastern C Friday: Biscuit n Gravy Monday, March 1 Divisional Tournament in Sidney; Tickets will be limit- All School Lunch Tuesday, March 2 ed to 250 fans/team/game. State Superintendent outlines aid Monday: Chicken Fajitas, Saturday, March 6 Fresh Vegetables, Applesauce Wednesday, March 3 •฀ R&L฀ Fusion฀ Boys฀ Tuesday: Corn Dogs, Fries •฀ R&L฀ Fusion฀ Boys฀ Basketball Eastern C Wednesday: Shepherd’s Basketball Eastern C Divisional Tournament in plans for non-public schools Pie, Carrots Divisional Tournament in Sidney; Tickets will be limit- As a part of the recently access to educational oppor- need to submit to OPI to Thursday: Cheeseburgers, Sidney; Tickets will be limit- ed to 250 fans/team/game. passed federal Coronavirus tunities, which support every receive services or assis- Response and Relief Sup- learner’s potential. Ensuring tance under EANS. plemental Appropriations continuity of learning is my After the OPI receives an Act (CRRSA Act) of 2021, promise in reaching every application, it will have 30 $2.75 billion of federal dol- student across Montana.” days to process the appli- lars has been directed to the The timeline for the Office cation so that an eligible, Emergency Assistance for of Public Instruction (OPI) non-public, low-income non- avage education lmanac Non-Public School (EANS) administration of the pro- public and homeschools S A fund. Montana’s share of gram is as follows: impacted by educational dis- that amount is $12.8 million. ฀•฀ February฀ 22,฀ 2021฀ OPI฀ ruptions to begin receiving SAVAGE SCHOOL Cheese Muffins Fries This funding addresses the submits to U. S. Depart- services and assistance. SCHOOL MENU Wednesday: Assorted Tuesday: Pork Steak and impact of COVID-19 on non- ment of Education (DOE) its To the extent that it is March 1-4 Muffins Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy public, low-income schools notice of intent to participate possible, OPI will obligate All School Breakfast Thursday: Hot and Cold Wednesday: Lasagna by providing services or in federal EANS program all EANS fund no later than Monday: Pancakes and Cereal Thursday: Corn Dogs and assistance to those most ฀•฀February฀23,฀2021฀DOE฀ six months from the time it Bacon All School Lunch Macaroni and Cheese impacted by educational dis- confirms it receive OPI’s received the funds. Tuesday: Sausage/Egg/ Monday: Hamburgers and ruptions. notice Home schools in Montana Elsie Artnzen, Montana ฀•฀ February฀ 24,฀ 2021฀ OPI฀ are statutorily recognized Superintendent of Public receives award of EANS no different than a private Instruction: “This past year funds school – both are nonpub- all schools and students have OPI has 30 days from Feb- lic schools. There are 115 experienced the effect on ruary 24, 2021 to distribute private schools in Montana teaching and learning that EANS program information that enroll 7,600 students, the coronavirus has caused. to non-public schools and and Montana’s 5,747 home My commitment to all Mon- make available an applica- schools enroll 9,875 stu- tana students is providing tion non-public schools will dents.

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Fred Ander- to our students and families. schools and accounts for Insulation son of Great Falls, that will Our public schools now have 69% of school districts’ gen- Insurance Insurance Insurance ensure funding for Mon- the foundation to prepare eral fund budget. Specifi- Farmer-Stockman Insurance tana’s public schools. for engaging student learn- cally, the BASE Aid distri- Colette State funding of Montana’s ing next year. I am proud butions to Montana’s public Wilburn, Services public schools amounts to of the bi-partisan collabora- schools is $827 million for Agent Long Term Care, Life, Health, IRAs, Annuities, Medicare 45 cents of every state tax tion of the Legislature and next year, and $866 million •฀฀Auto฀฀•฀฀Home฀฀•฀Life Commercial • Residential INSURANCE AGENCY ฀•฀Ranch฀฀•฀Farm฀฀•฀฀Commercial Supplements dollar. This is the third Leg- Governor Gianforte. Their for the 2022-2023 school • Oilfield islative session in a row that timely support honors my year. 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A software platform must be affiliated with a Dawson Eggert’s the Montana State University designed specifically for the school. Coaches can be teach- Urban Tree Service campus, will be held virtually organization will allow duos ers, parents or community FREE Estimates Water & Spas on Wednesday, April 7. to communicate and answer members. New teams are Transit Tree Trimming BULLFROG SPAS 24 HOUR In the Montana Science questions simultaneously. encouraged to join. Team Authorized Dealer • FARM & INDUSTRIAL Buses Run Tree & Stump Removal • SHOP & PORTABLE WELDING Olympiad, middle and high Students have been dis- fees have been lowered for Free water testing, school teams from across heartened as other events and the virtual competition. The 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. household & commercial 365-5958 Alex Eggert Bill Millspaugh the state compete against activities are canceled due to deadline to register is March 315 E. 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MISCELLANEOUS HELP PUBLIC RENTALS FOR SALE WANTED NOTICES ______60X120 SHOP BUILDING W/ STEEL CONTAINERS, for NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S offices. Located on Hwy 16 sale or rent. 2 door and 4 door, SALE To be sold for cash at a next to interstate. 365-8900. new or used, 8’x20’ and 8’x40’ 3/14ctf available. Call Mitchell Rentals Trustee’s Sale on June 10, & Sales, 939-1200. 2/2ctf 2021, at 11:00 AM Lobby ACCEPTING Applications at the main entrance to the ______for: Enrollment Management: PROTECT YOUR newspa- Dawson County Courthouse, Admissions Specialist, Assis- 207 West Bell Street, Glen- per from wind and rain with tant Director of Recruiting, RENTALS a newspaper tube. On sale dive 59330, the following de- Part-time tutor Adult Basic for $6 at The Ranger-Review scribed real property situated HOUSES Education, EM: Online Spe- office, 119 W. Bell. 5/26ptf in Dawson County, State of cialist and Academic Advising, ______Montana: 2 BD HOUSE BY LLOYD Part-time Tutor. Go to: https:// Lots 17 and 18 of Block 26 Square Park. Avail. March www.dawson.edu/employ- of the Original Townsite of 1. AC, W/D. Call 377-1943. WANTED ment-opportunities/ Glendive, Dawson County, 2/14p3/4 TO BUY Montana, according to the of- ficial plat thereof now on file ______and of record in the office of BUYING GUNS, JEWELRY, the County Clerk and Record- gold, silver, coins, indian arti- er in and for Dawson County, RENTALS facts, DVDs, games, almost JOBS WANTED Montana. APARTMENTS anything of value. Glendive More commonly known as Pawn. 377-6666, 1506 Cri- 608 North Meade Avenue, ______safulli Dr. 9/9ctf ______Glendive, MT 59330. WYOMING AVENUE ______WE PAY YOU TO HAUL Your Casey Meredith Lapp, as CONDO available Jan. 1. 2 BUYING FIREARMS, reload- junk vehicles away. Call 365- Grantor, conveyed said real Bd, 2 Ba, $1,000/mo. plus ing equipment and accesso- 8900. 12/13ctf property to First American deposit and utilities. Owner ries. Call 377-3969 or 365- Title Company, as Trustee, to pays yard and snow mainte- 3974 after 6 p.m. 8/5ctf secure an obligation owed to nance. Call Carolyn 406-871- Mortgage Electronic Registra- 5859. 11/29pctf tion Systems, Inc., as desig- ______LIVESTOCK nated nominee for Stockman DORM & FULL APTS. Fur- HELP Bank of Montana, beneficiary nished. All util. paid, WiFi. WANTED of the security instrument, its $450 & $650 w/ lease. 406- ______successors and assigns, by 989-0433. 5/14ct ______FOR SALE YEARLING Deed of Trust on September ______LOOKING FOR A CLASS A Angus bulls. AHIR perfor- 4, 2015, and filed for record PRAIRIE WEST HAS ONE CDL driver. Pay will depend mance tested. Selling Pri- in the records of the County bd apts avail. Util and laundry on experience. Apply @ vate Treaty. Have heifers Clerk and Recorder in Daw- incl. No smoking, some pets Smith Tico, 2810 W Towne or also out of sire: RZ Traveler son County, State of Mon- ok. $500/mo. 406-989-1068 call 406-989-1309. 2/21p3/7 719. GRS Angus Ranch tana, on September 4, 2015 6/3ctf 406-687-3778, Sturgis as Instrument No. 457118, of Angus Call Bob Buxbaum Official Records. GLENDIVE 687-3438. 1/7c2/28 The Deed of Trust was as- SCHOOLS signed for value as follows: Assignee: Citizens Bank, HOUSES FOR 2020 – 2021 N.A. SALE SCHOOL YEAR Assignment Dated: Septem- FEED/SEED/ ber 26, 2018 • DCHS asst tennis coach PLANTS Assignment Recorded: Sep- ______• Pre-K SpEd Teacher tember 26, 2018 • SpEd Teacher ______Assignment Recording In- • DCHS Assist. VB Coach FOR SALE: HAYBET BAR- formation: as Instrument No. • WMS Track Coach LEY seed, cleaned. Reserve 465433 • DCHS Track Coach your bushels now. Call All in the records of the • Paraeducator(s) Beerys at 406-979-5720 or County Clerk and Recorder • School Psychologist 773-5710. 2/25c3/28 for Dawson County, Montana • Route Bus Drivers ______Jason J. Henderson is the • Substitute teachers, LAVINA HAY BARLEY Successor Trustee pursuant aides, custodians, cooks SEED. Cleaned germ to a Substitution of Trustee & bus drivers & purity tested. Wayne recorded in the office of the 2021-2022 School Year Garfield. 406-485-3493. Clerk and Recorder of Daw- • FT Band (WMS/HS) 2/21p4/11 son County, State of Mon- 1908 VICTORIAN HOME To apply contact: http://bit.ly/ tana, on December 23, 2020

FOR sale. 2 story, 3 BD/2 GPSCurrentOpenings as Instrument No. 472058, of BA, entirely remodeled, new Official Records. kitchen, floors, large laun- ______BUSINESS The Beneficiary has de- dry, computer room. Make CONTRACTORS NEEDED clared a default in the terms offer. Call ken 928-713-8195. to install satellite internet sys- OPPORTUNITY of said Deed of Trust due to 10/8ctf tems. Pays $150+per install. Possible to earn $1500-$2000+ ______weekly. Work available year MEDICAL OFFICE AVAIL. round. We provide free cer- Furnished central location. STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS tification classes. Call AGSL 311 N. Merrill Ave. Call 406- ONLINE Teacher Certifica- (406) 683-7537 or go to www. SITE: mcmurrycattle.com. Technology at 866-443-2501 987-1001. 2/21p3/11 tion offered through Montana umwestern.edu/online for REASONABLY PRICED. for more information or send Western. Programs designed more information. PROVEN BALANCED TRAIT your resume to agsltech@ for teachers seeking advance- GENETICS. Delivery available. dagsfix.com. 2/4p2/28 ment and individuals interested PRIVATE TREATY HERE- HP (406) 254 1247. CELL. ANNOUNCEMENTS in becoming a teacher. Acces- FORD BULLS. MCMURRY (406) 697 4040 Email mcmur- Ranger-Review Books sible wherever you are. Call CATTLE in BILLINGS. WEB- [email protected] 118 W. Benham • 406-377-3303 ______How many acres did GLENDIVE GUN SHOW THE E.P.E.C. BLDG. 313 S. Congress allow each MERRILL March 5, 6 & 7, family in the Free 2021. Show hours: Fri 4-8, Homestead Act, signed Sat 9-6 & sun 9-3. Ques- by President Lincoln in tions call: Ernie 406-377- 1862? 3969. CDC guidelines fol- Montana Trivia by Janet Spencer lowed. 2/11c3/4

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Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday,฀February฀28,฀2021฀•฀Page 13 the Grantor(s) failure to sale is made strictly on an 38 2nd Avenue East All in the records of the the amounts or taxes will and attorney’s fees) other make monthly payments as-is, where-is basis, with- Dickinson, ND 58601 County Clerk and Re- be added to the obligations than such portion of the beginning June 1, 2018, out limitation, the sale is Telephone: 801-355-2886 corder for Dawson County, secured by the Deed of principal as would not then and each month subse- being made subject to all Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., Montana Trust. Other expenses to be due had no default oc- quent, which monthly in- existing conditions, if any, 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. Jason J. Henderson is be charged against the pro- curred and by curing any stallments would have of lead paint, mold or oth- MT10716 the Successor Trustee ceeds of this sale include other default complained been applied on the prin- er environmental or health Publish: 2/21, 2/28 & pursuant to a Substitution the Trustee’s fees and at- of herein that is capable of cipal and interest due on hazards. The sale pur- 3/7/21 of Trustee recorded in the torney’s fees, costs and ex- being cured by tendering said obligation and other chaser shall be entitled to 31 office of the Clerk and Re- penses of the sale, and late the performance required charges against the proper- possession of the property MNAXLP corder of Dawson County, charges, if any. under the obligation or to ty or loan. By reason of said on the 10th day following State of Montana, on De- Beneficiary has elected, cure the default, by paying default, the Beneficiary has the sale. cember 28, 2020 as Instru- and has directed the Trust- all costs and expenses ac- declared all sums owing on The Grantor, successor ment No. 472071, of Offi- ee to sell the above de- tually incurred in enforcing the obligation secured by in interest to the Grantor, cial Records. scribed property to satisfy the obligation and Deed said Trust Deed immediate- or any other person having The Beneficiary has de- the obligation. of Trust with Successor ly due and payable. The to- an interest in the property, PUBLIC NOTICE clared a default in the terms The sale is a public sale Trustee’s and attorney’s tal amount due on this obli- has the right, at any time NOTICE IS HEREBY giv- of said Deed of Trust due and any person, including fees. In the event that all gation is the principal sum prior to the Trustee’s Sale, en that a Public Hearing will to the Grantor(s) failure to the Beneficiary, excepting defaults are cured the fore- of $171,822.96, interest to pay to the Beneficiary, or be held on March 2, 2021 at make monthly payments only the Trustee, may bid closure will be dismissed in the sum of $18,364.77, the successor in interest to 10:00 a.m. in the Dawson beginning July 1, 2020, and at the sale. The bid price and the foreclosure sale escrow advances of the Beneficiary, the entire County Community Room each month subsequent, must be paid immediately will be canceled. $12,723.23, other amounts amount then due under the during the Dawson County which monthly installments upon the close of bidding The scheduled Trustee’s due and payable in the Deed of Trust and the obli- Commissioner regular ses- would have been applied in cash or cash equivalents Sale may be postponed amount of $11,990.39 for gation secured thereby (in- sion to hear comments on on the principal and inter- (valid money orders, cer- by public proclamation up a total amount owing of cluding costs and expenses increasing the expenditure est due on said obligation tified checks or cashier’s to 15 days for any reason. $214,901.35, plus accru- actually incurred and attor- and revenue budgets for and other charges against checks). The conveyance In the event of a bankrupt- ing interest, late charges, ney’s fees) other than such Fiscal Year 2020/2021: Re- the property or loan. By will be made by Trustee’s cy filing, the sale may be and other fees and costs portion of the principal as ceipt of Additional Funding reason of said default, the Deed, without any repre- postponed by the Trustee that may be incurred or ad- would not then be due had for the following: Additional Beneficiary has declared sentation or warranty, in- for up to 120 days by pub- vanced. no default occurred and by Tobacco Grant, $1,000; Ma- all sums owing on the ob- cluding warranty of title, lic proclamation at least The Beneficiary antici- curing any other default ternal Child & Health Block ligation secured by said express or implied, as the every 30 days. pates and may disburse complained of herein that is Grant $8,036.00; Women Trust Deed immediately sale is made strictly on an If the Trustee is unable to such amounts as may be capable of being cured by Infant and Child Nutrition due and payable. The total as-is, where-is basis, with- convey title for any reason, required to preserve and tendering the performance Program Grant $32,421.00; amount due on this obliga- out limitation, the sale is the successful bidder’s protect the property and required under the obliga- Healthy Montana Families tion is the principal sum of being made subject to all sole and exclusive remedy for real property taxes that tion or to cure the default, FY 21 Grant $99,132.22 $230,167.67, interest in the existing conditions, if any, shall be the return of mon- may become due or delin- by paying all costs and ex- including additional fund- sum of $4,752.98, escrow of lead paint, mold or oth- ies paid to the Successor quent, unless such amounts penses actually incurred ing of $4,500.00; General advances of $0.00, other er environmental or health Trustee and the successful of taxes are paid by the in enforcing the obligation Fund, Health Department: amounts due and payable hazards. The sale pur- bidder shall have no fur- Grantor. If such amounts and Deed of Trust with Suc- Rapid Testing Cares Fund- in the amount of $2,615.33 chaser shall be entitled to ther recourse. are paid by the Beneficiary, cessor Trustee’s and at- ing $50,000 Cares Act for a total amount owing of possession of the property This is an attempt to col- the amounts or taxes will torney’s fees. In the event Funding-Wages and sup- $237,535.98, plus accru- on the 10th day following lect a debt and any infor- be added to the obligations that all defaults are cured plies, $54,253.00 Covid ing interest, late charges, the sale. mation obtained will be secured by the Deed of the foreclosure will be dis- Vaccine Clinics $4,789.00; and other fees and costs The Grantor, successor used for that purpose. Trust. Other expenses to missed and the foreclosure Road Fund $55,274.50 In- that may be incurred or ad- in interest to the Grantor, Dated this 20th day of Jan- be charged against the pro- sale will be canceled. terfund Transfer. Weed vanced. or any other person having uary, 2021. Jason J. Hen- ceeds of this sale include The scheduled Trustee’s Fund $1785.72 for unan- The Beneficiary antici- an interest in the property, derson Substitute Trustee the Trustee’s fees and at- Sale may be postponed by ticipated Revenue from pates and may disburse has the right, at any time 38 2nd Avenue East torney’s fees, costs and ex- public proclamation up to MT Dept of Transporta- such amounts as may be prior to the Trustee’s Sale, Dickinson, ND 58601 penses of the sale, and late 15 days for any reason. In tion; Public Safety Fund required to preserve and to pay to the Beneficiary, Telephone: 801-355-2886 charges, if any. the event of a bankruptcy $30,000 Transfer from Co- protect the property and or the successor in interest Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., Beneficiary has elected, filing, the sale may be post- vid Fund, $84,456 Stone- for real property taxes that to the Beneficiary, the en- 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. and has directed the Trust- poned by the Trustee for up garden Grant Program; may become due or delin- tire amount then due under MT10949 ee to sell the above de- to 120 days by public proc- General Fund $4842.20 quent, unless such amounts the Deed of Trust and the Publish: 2/28 & 3/7 & scribed property to satisfy lamation at least every 30 Insurance proceeds Gen- of taxes are paid by the obligation secured thereby 3/14/21 the obligation. days. erator. Grantor. If such amounts (including costs and ex- 23 The sale is a public sale If the Trustee is unable to According to 7-6-4006 (4) are paid by the Beneficiary, penses actually incurred MNAXLP and any person, including convey title for any reason, and 7-6-4031 (3) M.C.A. a the Beneficiary, excepting the successful bidder’s public hearing is required only the Trustee, may bid sole and exclusive remedy for an overall increase to at the sale. The bid price shall be the return of mon- appropriations. For further must be paid immediately ies paid to the Successor information, you may con- upon the close of bidding Trustee and the successful tact the C&R, 207 W Bell in cash or cash equivalents bidder shall have no further St, Glendive MT 59330 (valid money orders, cer- recourse. (406)-377-3058. tified checks or cashier’s This is an attempt to col- Dated this 9th day of Feb- checks). The conveyance lect a debt and any infor- ruary 2021. will be made by Trustee’s mation obtained will be Shirley A Kreiman Deed, without any repre- used for that purpose. Clerk of the Board sentation or warranty, in- Dated this 3rd day of Feb- Publish: 2/14 & 2/28/21 cluding warranty of title, ruary, 2021. Jason J. Hen- 187 express or implied, as the derson Substitute Trustee MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on June 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the lobby at the Main Entrance of the Dawson County Courthouse located at 207 West Bell, Glendive, MT 59330, the following de- scribed real property situ- ated in Dawson County, State of Montana: Lot 7AP (Amended Plat) of Block 3, Forest Park Subdivision, Plat Amend- ment No. 12, Dawson County, Montana, filed as Document No. 367064 on March 27, 1984 at 2:05 PM in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Dawson County, Mon- tana. More commonly known as 214 Chestnut Avenue, Glendive, MT 59330. Bruce Stairs, as Grantor, conveyed said real prop- erty to Khechok Langc- hung / Assistant Controller, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mort- gage Electronic Registra- tion Systems, Inc. as des- ignated nominee for The Thursday’s Puzzle Solved Federal Savings Bank, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on July 24, 2017, and filed for record in the re- cords of the County Clerk and Recorder in Dawson County, State of Montana, on August 11, 2017 as In- strument No. 462064, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as fol- lows: Assignee: The Money Source Inc. Assignment Dated: No- vember 24, 2020 Assignment Recorded: December 10, 2020 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 471968 Montana Trivia Answer 160.

ut and AO bout P age 14Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 28, 2021฀•฀Page 14Glendive MSU Venture Competition Freak storm slams Judith Basin will be virtual on April 7-8 official weather stations. Montana State Univer- happening with both social Gusts can vary signifi- sity’s $50K Venture Com- impact ventures and tech and cantly based on the terrain, petition, hosted by the Jake growth ventures from our Moldan noted. Jabs College of Business MSU students, faculty and A few official peak wind and Entrepreneurship and alumni, and we can’t wait to gusts recorded at weather the MSU Blackstone Launch- see this year’s applications.” stations around Moccasin Pad, will take place virtually Applications and competi- and Benchland this past April 7-8. The event is free tion information can be found weekend were between 47 and open to the public for at montana.edu/business/ven- and 55 mph, and 68 mph at viewing. ture-competition/. The dead- the ‘Charlie’ weather station The competition with two line for applications is Sun- near Stanford and 69 mph tracks, social venture and day, March 7. at the ‘Bravo’ station near traditional venture, is open to Individuals with questions Geyser. These readings are all MSU undergraduate and about the MSU $50K Venture at missile bases, not on top graduate students, MSU fac- Competition are invited to call a hill. ulty and staff, and MSU alum- 406-994-4383 or email info@ Individuals in the region ni who have graduated within msulaunchpad.org. are rumored to have record- the last 10 years. Ventures The MSU Jake Jabs College ed greater gust readings at that won first, second and of Business and Entrepre- their personal weather sta- third place prizes in previous neurship offers four under- tions, but these are not main- MSU $50K Venture Competi- graduate options of study tained by NWS. One individ- tions are not eligible to par- – accounting, finance, man- ual is said to have a weather ticipate. In addition, ventures agement and marketing – as station break off that is built that have received venture well as five minors - account- to withstand winds of 150 capital or angel funding are ing, business administra- mph. not eligible to compete, but tion, entrepreneurship and Hobson Fire Chief Tater ventures that have received small business manage- Erickson, whose team was funding from MSU or the ment, finance and interna- ready to respond at any notice Small Business Innovation tional business. It also offers considering the wave of Research and Small Business a master of professional emergencies in the Stanford Melody Montgomery photos Technology Transfer pro- accountancy degree, master and Geyser areas, described grams or similar grants are of science in innovation and John and Lisa Gee were in their it as a “freak storm.” allowed to participate. management, a business cer- home Sunday evening when they “I think this most recent The event will feature tificate and entrepreneur- heard a portion of their roof be windstorm, with its duration $50,000 in prize money as ship certificate. torn off by the fierce gusts. The and pressure, may be more well as access to experienced MSU’s Blackstone Launch- wind also took out a truss and unprecedented than we cur- entrepreneurs, investors, Pad and Techstars helps rently know,” said Erickson. buckled the plaster in the ceiling. mentors and numerous net- MSU students succeed in “It’s a once in a lifetime kind work resources. Participants entrepreneurship and in This is just one example of the of thing.” destructive chinook that whipped will receive feedback from their careers. Open to stu- through Judith Basin. Left: This Localized wind judges and may capture the dents and recent alumni in attention of investors. all majors, the campus-based is insulation from the home, enhancement “We are very excited for LaunchPad provides mentor- now lining the fence, around an Windspeed and force can the 2021 MSU $50K Venture ing, opportunities for partici- estimated quarter mile from the vary in different places, Competition,” said Trevor pants to grow their networks home. even when adjacent. The lost Huffmaster, director of the and resources to help their home was slightly elevated, MSU Blackstone LaunchPad. businesses succeed. For on a knoll. “We were so impressed last more information, see mon- “The terrain could lead year with the amazing things tana.edu/launchpad/. to localized wind enhance- By Melody Montgomery blown off. Nearly intact, the Meteorologist Cody Moldan ment,” Moldan said, recog- Yellowstone Newspapers roof was propelled an esti- in a conversation on Monday nizing the multiple contribut- mated 75 feet or more west. with the Judith Basin Press, ing factors. “Also, the wind Governor to use his plane A nearly relentless west- The walls came down next. where he offered insight into direction makes a huge dif- erly chinook wind ripped Fortunately, the owners the weather-related events of ference.” HELENA (AP) _ Montana’s atus Aircraft PC-12/47E while through Judith Basin Sunday were physically unharmed. the night. A microburst? governor said he will use his conducting official business, night, February 21, and into A substantial portion of the There has been speculation own plane for business travel Stroyke said. early Monday morning, leav- roof of John and Lisa Gee, Unusual westerly wind “We may never know that the wind event was some rather than a state aircraft. It was not immediately clear ing one Stanford family with- just on the edge of Stanford, why this particular wind sort of microburst. This Republican Gov. Greg Gian- how information about travel out a home, another without was blown off. Insulation so affected this particular appears unlikely to be the forte’s office said he pur- on the plane and accounting a portion of their roof, many lined the fence an estimated home,” said Don Britton, case. According to Moldan chased the fixed-wing, single- for the time of its use for state without power, and additional quarter mile away. Meteorologist-in-Charge of with NWS, microbursts are engine plane in December, the business versus personal use damage to other structures. “We did not know the extent the NWS forecast office in a summertime convective Independent Record reports. will be documented. Stroyke The direction of the wind of the damage until the next Great Falls. event. “As he did when he served said that would be determined. may have been a major fac- morning and are lucky that Until Sunday, the home “They’re attributed to Montana in Congress, Gov. It was also unclear what tor contributing to the extent it was not worse,” said John that was lost had weathered convective storms and are Gianforte doesn’t fly at tax- will happen to the state’s 1989 of damage, but multiple fac- Gee. decades of weather-related downdraft driven. You have payer expense but instead on Beechcraft King Air twin tur- tors likely came into play. Viewing the trees in Stan- events, causing many in the precipitation falling but it his own dime,’’ spokesperson boprop plane. A home just a few miles ford alone that night, they area to theorize as to why evaporates before hitting the Brooke Stroyke said. Previous governors used a north of Stanford, did not appeared to be almost swirl- this windstorm, in a rather ground,” said Moldan. The state will assume liabil- state plane and pilots to travel withstand the unusual, spi- ing in the gusts of wind. These windy region, resulted in its In reality, the cause of the ity in the event of a crash Montana. Gianforte’s budget raling, westerly winds. The are termed spiraling winds, collapse. destruction from the wind or other unforeseen incident eliminated the air transporta- roof of the home was entirely said Great Falls Nation- “This windstorm differed that collapsed the home when Gianforte flies in the Pil- tion program. al Weather Service (NWS) in direction in Judith Basin could be any or all or these, compared to the January or a certain combination of windstorm,” said Moldan them. with NWS. “The winds had What is more important is a downward momentum, that the owners are safe, and termed pulsing. They would neighbors are offering help gust and then back off.” and providing assistance in A change in wind direction the close-knit community. in an extreme wind event Additional Damage can tremendously impact In addition to the severe structures and trees that are wind-related damage to the braced, for, or conditioned two Stanford homes, there to, extreme wind from a was a chimney fire in Geyser different direction, Moldan and another chimney fire in added. Stanford. There were also “There are cases of trees vehicle slide offs and driv- and structures holding in ers taking refuge alongside extreme winds for decades the road. and then snapping in an According to the Judith extreme wind event from Basin Sherriff’s report for a different direction,” said the weekend events, there Moldan. were four slide-offs with no Peak gusts injuries in the Stanford area, Given how the wind gusts a one-vehicle rollover with felt and sounded that night, no injuries in the Stanford along with the resultant dam- area caused by the wind, age, it is difficult to grasp three slide offs with no inju- that the gusts were not ries in the Geyser area, one record setting, like those in slide-off with no injuries in January in Judith Basin. Still, the Hobson area, and a semi some of the strongest gusts blocked the road in the Gey- were possibly unrecorded, as ser area because of drifting there are only a handful of snow.