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DPHHS Urges Montanans to Check Their Homes, Discard Recalled Products

DPHHS Urges Montanans to Check Their Homes, Discard Recalled Products

Department of Public Health and Human Services

Federal, state, and local officials are urging Montanans to check their homes, childcare facilities, and schools for the recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce or apple puree products (listed below) and discard them immediately.

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) also urges medical providers to continue to monitor for possible cases of lead poisoning in children potentially associated with consuming the recalled products.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there have been 57 reports of adverse events (e.g., person with symptoms or exposure to this product) potentially linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce in 26 states, as of November 30, 2023.

The following were recalled by the FDA due to reports of elevated levels of lead found in certain units of the products:

• WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches

• Schnucks brand cinnamon applesauce pouches

• Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches

According to the FDA and DPHHS, these products were sold at 19 Dollar Tree stores in Montana prior to the recall announcement and have been removed from all of these locations across the state.

These products are also sold and available nationally through multiple retailers, including Amazon and other online outlets. At least one purchase from an online source has been reported in Montana.

Request For Letters Of Support For South County Emergency Services Building

Request For Letters of Support for South County Emergency Services Building

Broadwater County Commissioners

Greetings Broadwater County residents,

The Broadwater County Commissioners request letters of support for the proposed emergency

services building in southern Broadwater County. While the commissioners have saved a

sizeable amount to help with the engineering and construction, supporting documentation

assists with securing the grant funding needed to complete the project. The planned building

location donated by Bridger Brewing is on three acres within the Wheatland TEDD and includes space for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and search & rescue.

As Broadwater County grows, there is an undeniable need for greater presence and coverage of

all EMS, fire, and law enforcement services, especially in the Wheatland area. The county

commissioners are leading the effort to address these needs, however, public involvement and

participation will be the deciding factors of how these services are ultimately implemented.

We will continue discussion and community engagement regarding all aspects of the potential

building and the ways to expand services there. At this time, your written support strengthens

the efforts to bring this initial project to fruition.

The Letters of support and any questions or comments can be sent to the Broadwater County

Broadwater County Attorney Cory Swanson Files To Run For Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice

This article, written by Nicole Girten, was originally published in the Daily Montanan on November 29, 2033. You can read the original article at

https://dailymontanan.com/briefs/former-deputy-attorney-general-running-for-supreme-court-chief-justice/

Broadwater County Attorney and former Deputy Attorney General for the state Cory Swanson filed Wednesday to run for Montana Supreme Court chief justice.

Swanson made the announcement on the conservative radio show Montana Talks this morning.

“When Montanans go to court, they expect a fair judge who will issue rulings based on the facts and the law, not on ideology,” Swanson told Montana Talks. “I’m committed to being a fair and impartial Chief Justice, who will interpret the law and not legislate from the bench. Montana voters should demand that of every judge and judicial candidate.”

Swanson served as deputy attorney general from 2013 to 2014 and went on to serve in the Montana Army National Guard. He started working as the Broadwater County Attorney in 2015 and was deployed last year while serving in this position, with Lewis and Clark and Gallatin counties assisting in his absence, according to Lee Enterprises.

Swanson could not be reached for comment.

The Spirit of Giving Was Alive and Well at Christmas Stroll

2023 Fesitval Of Trees

This year 4-H shared six of their trees with Missouri Valley Marketing to decorate for the Stroll. We asked local businesses to help us decorate the trees which we then put up for a silent auction starting the night of the Stroll.

All monies collected from the auction will be given to our local 4H groups.

Proposed chip seal on US 287

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TOWNSEND, TOSTON, and THREE FORKS, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to seal and cover (chip seal) US Highway 287 (US 287), from Townsend ending south of Three Forks. The purpose of the project is to preserve and extend the service life of the roadway.

The first project begins near Elm Street in Townsend, and extends southeast for approximately eight miles, ending near Flynn Lane.

The second project begins one mile south of Toston and extends southwest for approximately six miles, ending south of Hossfeld Lane.

The third project begins south of Three Forks near Hilltop Road and extends for approximately seven miles, ending just north of the US 287 with Three Forks Frontage Road junction.

Proposed work at all three project locations includes crack sealing, chip sealing, and upgraded pavement markings.

Construction is tentatively planned for 2025 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

Partnering with the community is an important part of properly planning for future projects. MDT welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/contact/comment-form.aspx or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Butte office, PO Box 3068, Butte, MT 59702-3068. Please note that comments are for project UPN 10258000, UPN 10259000, and UPN 10260000.

Proposed Resurfacing on US 12 near White Sulphur Springs

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about nine miles of US Highway 12 (US 12), south of White Sulphur Springs. The project begins near the US 12 with US Highway 89 (US 89) junction, and extends north, ending at West South Street in White Sulphur Springs.

Proposed work includes milling the existing surface, applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement markings, signage, and guardrail. The purpose of the project is to extend the service life of the roadway and enhance safety features.

Construction is tentatively planned for 2025 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

Partnering with the community is an important part of properly planning for future projects. MDT welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/contact/comment-form.aspx or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Butte office, PO Box 3068, Butte, MT 59702-3068. Please note that comments are for project UPN 10267000.

The public is encouraged to contact Butte District Preconstruction Engineer Dave Gates at 406-494-9636 or Project Design Engineer Rebecca Barbula at 406-444-6227 with questions or comments about the project.

Proposed Resurfacing on I 90 near Three Forks

THREE FORKS, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about five miles of Interstate 90 (I 90), near Three Forks. The project begins west of the US 287 Interchange, Exit 274, and extends east, ending near the Three Forks Interchange, Exit 278.

Proposed work includes milling the existing surface, applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement markings, signage, and guardrail. The purpose of the project is to extend the service life of the roadway and enhance safety features.

Construction is tentatively planned for 2025 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

Partnering with the community is an important part of properly planning for future projects. MDT welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/contact/comment-form.aspx or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Butte office, PO Box 3068, Butte, MT 59702-3068. Please note that comments are for project UPN 10254000.

The public is encouraged to contact Butte District Preconstruction Engineer Dave Gates at 406-494-9636 or Project Design Engineer Rebecca Barbula at 406-444-6227 with questions or comments about the project.

Florida Man Struck, Killed on Highway 287 Near Three Forks

Florida Man Struck, Killed on Highway 287 Near Three Forks

MT 43 News Staff Reporter

A man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while walking in the dark in the middle of Highway 287 between Toston and Three Forks.

Montana Highway Patrol authorities responded at about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd.

Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser identified the man as David Ruymen, 54, a transient from St. Petersburg, Florida. “We will probably never really know why he was there,” Rauser said. Ruymen’s family has been notified.

The driver did not stop, the Montana Highway Patrol reported. The officers at the scene identified the vehicle as a white Ford superduty crew cab pickup pulling a single-axle box-type utility trailer traveling north toward Townsend. The trailer was missing a driver-side fender, which was found at the scene, the patrol said.

The pickup and trailer were caught on a surveillance camera at the Town Pump in Townsend at 5:10 a.m. The occupants were not located until the following day. Their identities were not released.

The incident remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.

Ruymen had earlier been seen at the Town Pump in Three Forks, Rauser said. The site of the incident is near mile marker 95, about 100 yards north of the entrance to the Park Trail subdivision.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SOLID WASTE FEE INCREASES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SOLID WASTE FEE INCREASES

Melinda Banks

Administrative Assistant

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Broadwater County Solid Waste Department will be

taking comments regarding the proposed solid waste fees. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 13th at 10:00 am in the Flynn Building located at 416 Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644.

Thereafter, the Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on a Resolution regarding the proposed fees.

Any public comment may be sent to 515 Broadway, Townsend, MT 59644 or

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