March 2018

Central Montanans participate in “March for Our Lives” protest

As hundreds of thousands walked the streets throughout the nation Saturday, protesting outside Washington D.C.’s Capitol Hill and courthouses from San Francisco to Boston, a small crowd of about 13 gathered in front of the Fergus County Courthouse, offering their support for the “March for Our Lives” movement created by survivors of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Rare Charlie Russell book sells at weekend Trade Center auction

A rare find from the days of Charlie Russell is on the auction block this weekend.

A presentation copy of the book “Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell” will sell during Saturday’s Cabin Fever Auction at the Trade Center. Shobe Auction and Realty is running the event.

“This is just a very rare find,” said Jayson Shobe. “The book is interesting enough, but what makes this so unusual is it is a presentation copy, bound in vellum, with inscriptions to artist Will James by Nancy Russell and Will Rogers.”

News Briefs

Red Cross Blood Drive returns to Lewistown

William Andrew Phillips

William Andrew Phillips, Jr. of Roxana, Delaware passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Maryland. William (Bill) was born on Oct. 20, 1927 to the late William and Margaret Surgeoner Phillips in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania.

Florence Whitfield

Florence Whitfield, 102, of Stanford, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, in Great Falls. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Creel Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com.

Alan Martin Gies

Alan Martin Gies, 65, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, in Lewistown. Graveside services will be held at Lewistown City Cemetery today, Wednesday, March 28 at 1 p.m.

Creel Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com.

Central Montana Head Start Menu March 26-30

Central Montana Head Start menu is as follows: B=breakfast, S=snack, L=lunch. All meals are served with 1 percent milk. Monday – B. Rice crispy cereal, bananas, milk; L. Meatloaf, green beans, tropical fruit, crackers, milk; S. Banana and peanut butter roll, water. Tuesday – B. Pumpkin bread, applesauce, milk; L. Chef salad, crackers, strawberries, milk; S. Broccoli, goldfish, water. Wednesday – B. Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, mandarin oranges, milk; L. Potato and ham soup with veggies, rolls, oranges, milk; S.

Central Montana Cattlewomen present Crock Pot program March 19 the

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Central Montana Cattlewomen presented their annual Crock Pot of Beef Program to young parents. There were 10 students enrolled in the class. Denise Seilstad from the extension office opens two prior classes for the students on meal planning and nutrition for their families.

50th annual MSU Billings Powwow starts April 6

Montana State University Billings will host the 50th Annual MSUB Powwow, which will commence with the Grand Entry at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 6 and continues through Saturday, April 7, starting at noon and wrapping up with a winners ceremony near midnight.

Lewistown public school menu

March 26–30

The Lewistown Public School lunch menu for all school buildings is as follows: Monday – Nachos with whole grain chips, cheesy breadstick, corn, celery and baby carrots, banana, cereal bar

Tuesday – Chicken stirfry, chow mein noodles, rice pilaf, broccoli and cauliflower, grape bunch

Wednesday – Chicken enchiladas, black bean salsa, garden salad, orange wedges, blondie

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