SIILVERLVER STTATEATE POOSTST This edition is for Thomas Miller and the people of Powell County YEAR 135 • WEEK NO. 19 • May 12, 2021 • WWW.SSPMT.COM • 406.846.2424 • $1.50 Fish 101... Special Olympics torch run set to cross Homestake by Kirk Boxleitner In the two years that Special Olympics Montana did charity runs in the Deer Lodge area, the run never ventured to Homestake Pass, but after CO- VID forced the annual event to take the year off in 2020, local organizer Danny Fosness decided to get ambitious for the May 22 Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser. Fosness and five other area runners — includ- ing Darryl Barton, Steve Honer of the Butte Police, Tommy Allison of the Anaconda Police, Ariel Beck of the Deer Lodge Mixed Martial Arts scene, and her husband Shea O’Neill of the Butte MMA scene — are set to receive a patrol escort on the I-90 ramp on Continental Drive, before continuing 10 miles to a chain removal area on the Homestake Mia King Chavez, left, Emily Hansen and Mackenzie Grady spend the morning disecting a rainbow trout along with fellow fifth-graders from Granville Stuart Elementary School last week. Photo by Peggy Kerr See Torch, page 20 ‘Ugly Pony’ bandmates take over Montana Music Co. by Kirk Boxleitner members hail from Deer May 15 will mark the grand Kelly took the time to chat Company running by himself Lodge, so it’s been a relatively reopening of the Montana Mu- with the Silver State Post about for as long as he did. If there’s one thing the short trip for them to per- sic Company at 427 Main St. in both the band and the store, At the same time, Kelly members of the band, “Ugly form at the Montana Music Deer Lodge, with its new crew but he made sure to emphasize, hopes he and his bandmates Pony,” can agree upon, beyond Company, as they did over the of Ugly Pony’s bass player Mi- in both cases, that he’s merely having each other to lean on, their eclectic and hard-rocking winter holidays this past year, chael Kelly and drummer Erik one of four men keeping Ugly as they run the store, will help tastes in music, it’s their belief but as the store’s former owner Toole, both from Deer Lodge, Pony and the Montana Music them go even further. in sharing the joys of music it- found it increasingly challeng- as well as band founder Mark Company going strong. Kelly explained that the self, regardless of genre, which ing to keep the store running, Williford, and the seemingly Kelly expressed his appre- Montana Music Company will is why they’ve been so sup- the four-man band, that has misnamed George Fiddler, who ciation to former store owner retain its name, for the time portive of the Montana Music played shows there, is prepar- instead joins Williford in play- Dennis Mahagin for possessing being, and continue to carry Company in Deer Lodge. ing to run the place, starting ing lead and rhythm guitars for the strength and commitment At least two of the band’s this May. the band. to keep the Montana Music See Music, page 20 Local harpist to offer CDs, play at Browsing Bison by Peggy Kerr Born in Wisconsin, Kraut- “In the meantime, I just Krautter has lived in Deer ter was raised in the jungles of practiced everything I ever Lodge 24 years. She works When Lual Krautter visited Bolivia and Paraguay with her learned; the instrumental Par- with her husband, Martin, the Silver State Post last week Christian missionary parents. aguayan folk songs,” Krautter who is the pastor of Grace for a photo, she ended up She started playing the said. “After that I concentrated Baptist Church. They have two staying a little while longer harp when she was 12. on Christian hymns, singing in grown sons, graduates of Pow- to play hymns on her Para- “In the country of Paraguay, English and Spanish.” ell County High School; one guayan harp. it’s the typical instrument, and With a repertoire of 11 is an attorney and the other is People can enjoy a similar so a lot of children learn it by songs, she performed her first just finishing his residency to concert next Wednesday, the time they are 5,” she said. concert at 13, when her family be a medical doctor. from 10 a.m. to noon, at the “I was a late bloomer.” returned to the United States She is also a wildlife artist, Browsing Bison Bookstore in After about five years of for a visit. specializing in horses, and has Deer Lodge, where she will instrumental-type learn- She now plays weekly at won numerous awards at the also discuss her new harp CD, ing with various teachers, her church, at weddings, hos- Powell County Tri-County Fair. Next Wednesday, Lual Krautter will ‘Tis True.’ Krautter moved on to about a pitals and during home visits. Krautter said if you listen discuss her CD, ‘Tis Tru,’ at Browsing “The last few years my hus- year of accompaniment and Over the years, Krautter to her songs, you’ll feel like Bison Books. Photo by Peggy Kerr band and I have been writing singing. has taught students to play the you know her more. music, discussing it, talking “Then I was on my own, Paraguayan harp. With the re- “They’re personal and about it, so I came up with and we were in the jungle,” she cent Covid issues, she teaches touch your heart,” she these new songs,” she said. said. one student over the Internet. explained. “Some are from The CD comprises one At that time, her dad was “I’m really concentrating scripture or an experience we poem and 13 songs she wrote searching for an indigenous more on my music now and went through or someone else herself, with a theme of giving tribe who had never been con- really enjoy sharing my music went through that hopefully hope and encouragement. tacted by the outside world. with people,” she said. someone can relate with.” Silver State Post, May 12, 20212 READY New exhibit at DLMC A new exhibit at Deer Lodge Medical Center SET brings Wood Turned Works by local artist Dave Streufert. Pieces are worked in native woods, including EARN reclaimed cedar fence posts that carry the textures of the barbed wire. Fine wood cattails are carried in Are you looking for financial growth you can count on? With turned forms. The exhibit will show through June. the New Money 4 fixed annuity, lock in up to 2.25% for the first year and as much as 1.75% for three more after that.1 Also included on the Art Wall this month are UP YOUR PACE WITH A GUARANTEED2 BOOST! fine pen and inks by beginning drawing students of Powell County High School (PCHS) under the instruction of Maggie Hunter. The Art Wall, curated by the Deer Lodge Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, was created to bring art William Johnson, Agent Jim Decker, Sales Associate to DLMC patients and the community. The proj- 2813 Connery Way | Missoula | 406.728.6811 ect also invites artist donations from exhibit sales 310 Milwaukee Ave. | Deer Lodge | 406.846.4047 to support the efforts of the auxiliary to provide annual scholarships to graduating PCHS students and to support the auxiliary’s purpose to promote, improve and advance the welfare of the Deer Lodge Medical Center, and the health and comfort of its Minimum premium payment required. Four-year contract required, surrender charges for early termination are as follows: Year 1: 8%; Year 2: 6%; Year 3: 4%; Year 4: 2%. 1Based on the Company's 4/1/21 declared interest rate for the New Money patients. Courtesy photo 4 (Select IV Fixed Premium Annuity) product. Current interest rates posted above are neither guaranteed nor estimated for the future and premium banding is as follows: Year 1 2.00% ($25,000-99,999); 2.25% ($100,000+) and Years 2-4 1.50% ($25,000-99,000); 1.75% ($100,00+). Credited rates following the initial rate guarantee period are neither guaranteed nor estimated for the future. The Company reserves the right to change the current rate for future purchases without notice at any time for any reason. Contact the company for the current rate. 2Based on the claims-paying ability of Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. Securities & services offered through FBL Marketing Services, LLC,+ 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266, 877/860-2904, Member SIPC. Advisory services offered through FBL Wealth Management, LLC.+ Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company/Laramie, WY. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company+*/West Des Moines, IA. +Affiliates. *Company provider of Farm Bureau Financial Services. PR-ANN-A (4-21) Narrow Leaf Plantain This week’s plantain found backyard on her island. botanical is It is also an ef- one that you’ve fective yet gen- probably tle alterative walked past that can be of many times in great use in your backyard long-term and or alley and Backyard chronic health Law Enforce- never even problems. noticed. Botanicals Because it is It is one that an abundant ment Memorial is a must-have Rozi Pearson and generally for any herbal regarded safe Day first aid kit. This amaz- weed that offers quick ing little plant has been results in a variety of sit- May 15th, used by every society in uations, plantain makes the world for centuries. an excellent herbal rem- Narrow-leaf plantain edy for children, surviv- At Noon (Plantago lanceolata) is alists and herbalists.