Former Scobey resident, Kyle Myhre, 58, of Billings died Tuesday, May 14 at a Billings Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 31st at St Bernards Catholic Church, 226 Wicks Lane, Billings, MT.
Scobey School Levies Pass; Lund and Olson Elected
In the Tuesday, May 7 Scobey School election 530 people voted out of 922 registered voters.
Winning the two trustee seats up for grabs, incumbent Logan Olson was reelected with 367 votes; Garrett Lund, with 389, will be a newcomer to the board. Both seats are one year terms filling unexpired terms.
Other candidates, Michelene Lekvold netted 149 votes and Gayle May 132.
Both levies passed. The $8,844.18 general fund levy passed by more than two to one, 363 for and 154 against. The durational limit of the levy is permanent assuming the district levies that amount at lease once in the next five years.
The technology levy of $25,000 passed with a smaller margin, 318 for and 191 against. This is in addition to the $25,000 previously authorized as a perpetual levy and duration of this new levy is limited to ten years.
Are You REAL ID Ready?
May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers mustbeREALIDcompliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
Great! Wait . . . what’s REAL ID?
Passports are the original REAL ID, first being issued in 1920 at the behest of the League of Nations.Apassport book allows travelers to fly, drive, or float on a boat across the world.
In 2008, the US Department of State started to offer Passport Cards. These much less expensive forms of REAL ID ($30 compared to $110) allow travelers to drive, walk, or float a boat their way into Mexico or Canada from the United States.
With 100 years of experience and 24 million passports issued in 2023 alone, the US Department of State has this process down to a science. Passports for adults last 10 years. You can visit with a local PassportAuthority in the ClerkofCourtsOffice,second floor of the courthouse.
In 2019, the State of Montana decidedtojumponboard and issue their own form of REALID.WithaMontana-issued REAL ID, you can fly domestically, including AlaskaandHawaii.However, you would still have to get a Passport Book or Card if you wanted to go anywhere else.
Do I have to get both a Passport and a Montana REAL ID? No. If you only want to fly domestically and never plan to go to Canada, Mexico (i.e. The Bahamas), or across the big pond, a Montana issued REAL ID might be just the thing for you. Depending on your age, they can last up to 12 years. However, the closer to 70 you are, the shorter the time frame the enhanced driver’s license would be.
But, if you plan to dip your toes off the beach in Tahiti, ski the Alps, or visit your relatives in Norway, you are going to want to get a Passport.
Whatever you do, if you intend to get on a plane or go into Canada, you will need to have this done before May 7, 2025.
A COLLISION AT THE INTERSECTION ….
A COLLISION AT THE INTERSECTION OF Highway 248 and North Four Buttes Road occurred the afternoon of Tuesday, May 7, and fortunately no major injuries occurred. The driver of the white pickup was transported to the Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center in Scobey and later released. The white pickup had just left the Four Buttes Supper Club heading west while the United Parcel Service vehicle was entering Highway 248 from the south after delivering in the Four Buttes townsite. The Daniels County Ambulance Association, the Daniels County Fire Department Rescue vehicle and two vehicles of the Daniels County Sheriff Department responded to the accident. According to Montana Highway Patrol trooper Josh Glover, who is based in Wolf Point and conducted the investigation at the scene of the accident, both drivers were issued citations. This photo is looking to the east. — Leader Photo, mike
Baccalaureate Wed, May 22
The public is welcome to join in the Baccalaureate Service of Blessing and Encouragement for the Class of 2024.
The service will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at Scobey Lutheran Church.
The event is sponsored by the Daniels County Ministerial Association.
Senior Citizens Calendar
Jill Farver, coordinator
Activities at the Senior Center on Main Street in Scobey (ph. 2434) include: May 16 – SAIL (Staying Active in Life) 10 a.m.
May 17 – cards 1-4 p.m. May 20 – cards 1-4 p.m. May 21 – bingo 12 noon May 22 – cards 1-4 p.m. coffee hour 2 p.m.
May 23 – SAIL (Staying Active in Life) 10 a.m.
May 24 – cards 1-4 p.m. May 27 – Closed in observance of Memorial Day
Menu (subject to change)
May 16 – turkey & fixins, buttered corn, roll, dessert May 17 – chef’s choice May 20 – salisbury steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, carrots, roll, dessert May 21 – chicken bacon ranch, garlic roasted potatoes, zucchini, roll, dessert May 22 – meal provided by RoseandMarie’sCoffeeShop May 23 – meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, vegetable medley, roll, dessert May 24 – chef’s choice May 27 – closed in observance of Memorial Day
THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN ….
THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN started at Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc. in Scobey and made its way north on Main Street before turning east on Highway 5. Two of the participants were a pair of Scobey boys, Kevin Cromwell (left) and Corey Hawbaker.
— Leader Photo, mike; bottom photo Tiffany Cromwell
PRAIRIE PETALS, the large greenhouse ….
PRAIRIE PETALS, the large greenhouse located at 711 Timmons Street on the south end of Scobey, kicked off its 2024 season Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m. with plenty of opening-day traffic. This was the scene just minutes after the door opened with a huge selection of products available. The greenhouse is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Mondays except on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Stop out and enjoy the beauty and aroma of the local greenhouse, owned by Sherry Gairrett and Audrey Summers. — Leader Photo, mike
SCOBEY SWIM TEAM and parents ….
SCOBEY SWIM TEAM and parents gave the swimming pool a good scrubbing, cleaning off the winter grunge last weekend. About thirteen large bags of leaves were cleaned out by volunteers the evening before. The crew scrubbed and polished with rags, brooms and fire hoses in preparation of the June (sometime) opening.
NEW LIBRARIAN at the Daniels ….
NEW LIBRARIAN at the Daniels County Free Library is Arlene Kegley at right. Outgoing librarian Val Landeraaen at left began Arlene’s training on May 6th. Arlene has worked in other jobs for the county the past three years, most recently as the Deputy Clerk of Court. As an avid reader, she’ll fit right in and be happy to assist.
Val has been at the library for the past six years. She and husband Pastor Paul Landeraaen have lived in Scobey 27 years, raised their family here and served the Scobey and Peerless Lutheran Churches. Pastor Paul is retiring, she says she’s not quite ready to retire but chose her husband over the library as they plan to start a new chapter in Seal Rock, Oregon. They will be leaving the area in early June. A farewell potluck is planned for June 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Scobey Lutheran Church.
We have a very good and active library for children and adults alike. Check out the weekly column “Library Notes.” Stop in and welcome Arlene and bid farewell to Val. —Leader Photo b
