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75¢ | Volume 141, Issue 24 www.madisoniannews.com Thursday, April 11, 2013 Drought forces reduced grazing By Alyse Backus ferson, Beaverhead, Gallatin, Lewis and grazing leaves ranchers with very few The Madisonian Clark, Silver Bow and Park. Accord- options to make up for that lost forage. [email protected] ing to the U.S. Drought Monitor, these Third-generation Montana rancher counties face conditions that range from Rick Sandru says he never thinks these Ranchers who graze their animals abnormally dry to severe drought. blanket restrictions are the answer. on public land in Southwest Montana There are several ways to decrease “Every range is different,” says will have to make some changes at least grazing on public lands. Ranchers can Sandru. “It should be dealt with on a temporarily. decrease the number of animals on the case by case-by-case basis. I don’t think The Bureau of Land Management land or decrease the amount of time every range in Madison County war- is requesting that ranchers limit grazing livestock spend grazing on the land. rants a need for reduced grazing. It puts on public lands. Those with grazing per- The BLM says if the moisture in the a lot of pressure on ranchers since there mits are asked to graze no more than 70 soil was to improve substantially, addi- are really limited options for grass in percent of their allotted forage in eight tional grazing may be allowed. The U.S. this area.” Montana Counties with land adminis- Drought Monitor forecasts the drought Sandru is the Ruby Valley Stock tered by the Butte and Dillon BLM field to persist or intensify in much of the Association president and the Southwest offices. state. Montana Stockmen Association direc- Those counties are Madison, Jef- For the mean time, the reduced tor. Photo by Alyse Backus RANCHING LEGACY Commissioners continue work on courthouse annex By Faith Moldan tions they are looking at include getting bids and hire a construc- For The Madisonian Sheridan, Twin Bridges, Ennis tion manager. and Harrison with possible pre- A construction manager will Madison County commis- sentations in Pony and Big Sky. work on the project during both sioners, along with the continued Commissioners hope to draw the pre-construction and con- assistance of ThinkOne staff, more people to these presenta- struction phases to get estimates started the ball rolling on more tions by scheduling them later in together and also work with the parts of the Madison County the day. contractor and sub-contractor courthouse annex building proj- The layout of the site, lo- bids that come in. Hanson said ect at Tuesday’s meeting. cated across Wallace Street from doing it this way, instead of hir- In their next steps, the com- the courthouse, has not changed ing a contractor, creates quite a missioners will try to nail down in the past few months, but there bit of homework for the commis- dates and locations of public fo- continues to be discussion on sioners and a lot of administra- rums around the county. how much parking is needed or tive work. Commissioners will “We’ve tried to keep people wanted behind the annex with begin advertising for a construc- informed as well as we can,” the possibility of the alley being tion manager this month and Commission Chair Jim Hart rerouted. Bill Hanson and Scott hope to have someone in place said. Meetings the commission- Stroh with ThinkOne stressed by June 1. ers held about this project last that they are making sure the an- “I don’t mind a bit doing the fall were not well attended. nex’s proximity to a neighboring leg work for the commission,” The commissioners will building does not cause prob- Happel said. “The reason we present the information – lems when work and digging want to do this is to potentially ThinkOne drawings, renderings, begins. They will work with the have more Madison County con- and plans – themselves to resi- town and public works. Hanson tractors and sub-contractors do dents around the county in the stressed that these matters need the work. We want to keep the next month to six weeks. Loca- to be put to bed when they begin Turn to COMMISH on pg. 2

Photo by Susanne Hill Madison County Commissioner Dave Schulz and John Scully visit in the capitol on April 4, prior to Scully being name to the livestock board. Local cattle rancher named to Officials need info on poached lion livestock board By Alyse Backus just south of Whitehall. The mountain lions ended Dec. 22, By Alyse Backus comes from a long line of cattle cattle graze the lower Madison. The Madisonian female lion had been illegally while the season to hunt female The Madisonian ranchers. His great-grandpar- With the long line of cat- [email protected] shot to death. lions ended Dec. 12. Hunting [email protected] ents on his mother’s side raised tle production providing his FWP says anyone with for mountains lions in region cattle since the 1860s. Scully’s knowledgeable background, Fish, Wildlife and Parks any information pertaining 3 is regulated based on a quota John Scully stood before parents were both teachers Scully joins other cattle ranch- are looking for any information to the poaching should call system. Most of these quotas the Montana Senate April 4 to but his uncles and grandfather ers as well as sheep, swine and on a mountain lion that was 1-800-TIP-MONT. Callers with have already been met. The accept his appointment to the continued the ranching legacy. dairy producers. The board of poached near Whitehall. information may receive an quota for District 320/333, the state’s board of livestock. Scully and his wife started their The mountain lion was dis- award. area where the lion was killed, Scully, an Ennis native, own cattle ranch in 1986. His Turn to SCULLY on pg. 2 covered near the Point of Rocks The hunting season for is two females. Tension rises as Montana lawmakers vote on Medicaid, election measures

By Amy R. Sisk can-backed referendums. regardless of party. The bill implements several re- hands if they were planning to ments on the Senate floor, refer- Community News Service Democrats’ frustrations But earlier in the week, Sen- forms to the Medicaid system go against their party’s leaders. ring to threats that they would be UM School of Journalism boiled over Friday in a noisy pro- ate Republicans faced a fight in and accepts $6 billion in federal Five raised their hands, targeted by conservative “dark test over two GOP referendums their own party over a bill to money over the next eight years including Sen. Llew Jones, R- money” groups during the next HELENA – Tempers in aimed at changing the way Mon- expand Medicaid to 70,000 low- to expand the program. Conrad. election. Those organizations, Montana’s 63rd Legislature were tana runs elections. One would income Montanans. “I’m going to take this vote which do not disclose their po- on display last week as Montana ask voters to end same-day voter Senate Bill 395 passed the The GOP caucus met to dis- and let the postcards come,” he litical expenditures, are known legislators wrangled over high- registration; the other would al- Senate 26-24 last week, with five cuss the issue before voting. Sen. told his caucus. to send postcards and mailers stakes subjects from expanding low only the top two vote-getters Republicans voting alongside all Jason Priest, R-Red Lodge, asked Other Republicans who vot- Medicaid to a slew of Republi- in a primary election to advance, Democrats after a heated debate. fellow Republicans to raise their ed for the bill made similar state- Turn to LAWMAKER on pg. 2

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P.O. Box 417 • Twin Bridges, MT P.O. Box 587 • Sheridan, MT 24 Hour Better Banking @ 888-842-5121 59754 59749 Visit us online at (406) 684-5678 (406) 842-5411 www.madisoniannews.com A2 Thursday, April 11, 2013 COMMISH from pg. 1 wall placement. Components on struction. now which is open and inviting. the upper story of the proposed Tom Shaffer with the coun- “In this design there’s at work and money at home.” Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates annex were swapped and moved ty facilities and maintenance least two ways in or out,” Hanson “In general, we are good,” since the last time Hanson and department asked Hanson and said. “As a public space you don’t 30 Years - .000% Points Hart said of the interior layout. Stroh met with the commission- Stroh what security measures want it to be a fortress.” “We have people where we want ers, but their main concern and have been considered in the new ThinkOne staff will meet 3.490 % Rate 3.624% APR them. The exact interior room focus continues to be the exterior building. Staff in departments with the commissioners every dimensions will come a little and getting information about that handle cash and have a great two weeks as work continues to later.” the project out to the public. deal of contact with the public progress to keep them and the 15 Years - .000% Points Stroh said he has tried to Madison County staff present had some concerns about safety. public up to date on the plans. keep the layout plan flexible as agreed that it was a good start, Various options were discussed The next scheduled commission- 2.750% Rate 2.987% APR to where some walls and doors with Commissioner Dan Hap- and will be considered, but Hap- ers’ meeting is Tuesday, April are, and assuming storage and Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a $200,000.00 loan amount pel commenting that there was pel reminded everyone that it is 16 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in with a 1% loan origination fee, $975.00 underwriting fee, $295.00 document processing fee, Mers fee office space needs. Those needs enough of a final plan there to important the county buildings the commissioners’ conference $11.95, $15.00 flood determination fee, $4.00 transcript fee, 15 days of prepaid interest and *discount will have an effect on the final point fee as stated above. start developing budgets for con- don’t lose the character they have room.

SCULLY from pg. 1 and state veterinarians. Combining that with his fam- of experiences to find solutions AUTO LOANS As Scully starts his term ily’s background in the ranch- and create solid policies for the AS livestock acts as the governing that will end in 2019, he says he ing industry is something Scully industry many body of the Department of Live- LOW AS has no preconceived notions as to thinks will make him an asset to Montana residents rely on to cre- stock. The board has direct juris- what to expect while he is serv- the board. ate a livelihood. diction over regulatory policies ing the Department of Livestock. “Combining my business “I am just happy to serve on that affect the livestock industry. “I will deal with issues as experience with my legal back- the board and I will continue to %rate Scully says one of the is- 4.5 Office: 406.682.4215 they arrive,” he said. “Every- ground and interest in the in- work on the significant issues,” Toll Free: 888.622.4215 sues the board will deal with in thing will be handled in a fair dustry is a good combination for says Scully. “There are beginning % 213 E. Main St the near is brucellosis, a bacterial and appropriate way.” problem solving that will contin- to be more and more conflicts be- APR Ennis, MT 59729 disease that can effect cattle, elk When it comes to public uously challenge the board,” says tween wildlife and livestock and 4.879 and bison. Other issues involving Rates subject to change without notice. APR calculation policy, the cattle rancher is no Scully. “I am no stranger to the I will continue to be interested in based on $20,000.00 loan amount with a $149.00 loan fee, the milk industry and sheep are stranger to governmental prac- processes the board uses.” those issues. It’s very important 48 payments of $459.67 on approved credit. sure to arise, and will be handled tices. Scully served as a legisla- Scully welcomes the chal- we find solutions that can accom- based on recommendations from tor for many years and has an lenges of the board of livestock modate all of those areas.” www.bankingonthefuture.com Department of Livestock staff experienced legal background. and is ready to use his wide array LAWMAKER from pg. 1 is slated to hear from the educa- version of Senate Bill 374, char- or public funding for the proce- tion community on Senate Bill ter schools would have to comply dure. The bill’s supporters said it attacking legislative candidates. Customw Building Design 175. with state rules and meet accred- would prevent courts from citing Conventional Frame& Homes Republicans who sided with SB 175 is the session’s itation standards. the constitution’s privacy clause Commercial Democrats said they did so not major education funding bill, Meanwhile, the House ap- in rulings on abortion regulation. B Remodels & Additions because they are for Medicaid sponsored by Sen. Llew Jones, proved House Bill 213, which Hand-crafted Log Homes expansion, but because they felt R-Conrad. The Senate passed provides parents whose children Ballot measures they needed to keep the bill alive a version that provided an ex- attend private schools a $550 tax & in order to work on further Med- E all phases of construction tra $120 million to schools, but credit. The House also endorsed In addition to the abortion icaid reforms this session. design and consulting that’s likely to change in the Senate Bill 81 to provide tax referendums and elections bills Brad Bullock Office Ken Evans House. credits to people and corpora- that caused uproar in the Senate Higher education 581-4117 682-7942 490-2758 Bob Vogel, a spokesman for tions who donate to organiza- last Friday, several other Repub- the Montana School Boards As- tions that provide scholarships to lican-backed ballot measures re- Former U.S. Rep. Pat Wil- sociation, said he expects that private school students or grants main alive after the transmittal liams will no longer serve on the amount to drop by $52 million. to public schools looking to start deadline. Montana Board of Regents. The “We understand that we innovative programs. House Bill 423 would re- Senate last week voted 26-23 need to find ways to shave costs quire parents to provide written against his confirmation. in this bill,” he said. Abortion consent for their children to take The vote was largely along The original version redis- sex education at school. party lines, with most Repub- tributed oil and gas money while Several abortion measures Another measure, House licans voting no to confirm the cutting statewide property taxes. are headed to the Senate after Bill 496, would exempt religious former Democratic congressman If the amendments are approved, passing the House with Republi- organizations from having to to the board that governs the statewide property taxes would cans’ support. disclose political expenditures state’s university system. be frozen at current levels, Vogel Rep. Jerry Bennett, R-Lib- made in the course of their reli- Williams, who was appoint- said. by, is sponsoring two identical gious activities. ed to the regents by former Gov. He added that school dis- bills that would require parental Those two bills need a sim- Brian Schweitzer, came under tricts with increased enrollment consent for a minor to have an ple majority vote in the Senate to fire in February for referring to would need to reach a higher abortion. House Bill 391 seeks go on the ballot in 2014. University of Montana football trigger in order to receive addi- to do that through the traditional Another constitutional e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com players as “thugs” in a New York tional funds. legislative process while House amendment, House Bill 631, re- Times article about the trial of a Bill 521 would refer the proposal quires the approval of two-thirds UM quarterback accused of rape. School choice to the public for in 2014. of lawmakers before it can go Madison Valley Another measure, House on the ballot. The measure aims K-12 education funding As lawmakers hash out the Bill 619, sponsored by Rep. Wen- to prevent people who commit best way to fund schools, three dy Warburton, R-Helena, would a felony from being able to sue Plumbing & Heating Senate panels this week will proposals are advancing that deal also go to the public for a vote victims of their crimes. Serving Madison County begin to tackle funding for the with options to public schools. if approved by the Legislature. Fifty-eight representatives for over 25 years state’s public schools. The Senate passed a bill to It aims to amend the Montana voted for the bill, which means The main budget bill is • New Construction establish charter schools, albeit Constitution to state that nothing 42 of 50 senators must vote for it scheduled to come before the a very different version than first within the document specifies in order for it to be sent to voters. • Service Work Senate budget committee, and proposed. Under the amended a person’s right to an abortion • Winterization the Senate education committee • Drain Cleaning • Remodels Jerry Singleton © ‘9 S. Senate Democrats launch noisy protest Master Plumber #811 0 WARNER BRO Phone: 406-682-7913 By Amy Sisk person for the Senate president’s next order of business as Demo- votes were unconstitutional, call- Cell: 581-3025 Community News Service office, in the statement. “There cratic senators stood and began ing them “highly illegal.” P.O. Box 1115 • [email protected] • Ennis, MT 59729 UM School of Journalism are members of this body who are pounding their desks with water “It is a very disappointing questioning the facts surrounding bottles and rule books, yelling day when you are not recognized HELENA – Chaos erupted Senator Augare’s absence, and phrases such as “This is a sham,” as a senator in the state of Mon- on the Senate floor last Friday they believe it was a coordinated and “This is a dictatorship, not a tana,” he said. afternoon as Democrats pounded effort to intentionally obstruct the democracy.” Sesso said Democrats could CROY their desks and shouted at the Re- business of the Senate.” Meanwhile, Republicans take legal action to challenge the construction publican Senate president during Senators were expected to proceeded to vote on bills, in- votes. Republicans find that move a vote on two measures that could take a final vote on several bills, cluding Senate Bills 405 and 408 unlikely to result in Democrats’ change Montana’s election laws. including Republican-backed ef- – the ones protested by Demo- favor. The Senate went on lock- forts to place two election-related crats. Both bills passed 28-0, with “It will be very hard for them down for 49 minutes, with no measures on the ballot. The first Democrats refusing to vote as the to make a case that they were not one allowed to enter or leave the would ask voters to end voter reg- gallery cheered them on. allowed to vote when they were Licensed - Insured - Professional chamber. istration on Election Day; the sec- When the voting finally standing at their desks, pounding The uproar came about after ond would require that only the ended, Essmann called upon Sen. on the table,” Wittich said. “They Custom Homes - Residential - Commercial Sen. Shannon Augare, D-Brown- top two vote getters in a primary Larry Jent, D-Bozeman, who had the ability to vote, but chose Gary Croy ing, left the Capitol before the election – regardless of party – asked that the Senate go on lock- not to.” floor session. Democrats insisted have their names placed on the down. The lockdown ended when owner that the votes not take place until general election ballot. “What you saw today was Republicans voted to adjourn. An 406-581-3531 (cell) or 406-682-7236 (office) Augare was brought back. Friday was the deadline for not order, it was disorder,” Sen- hour later, Democratic Gov. Steve P.O. Box 63 - Ennis, Montana On Saturday the Senate the bills to be transmitted to the ate Majority Leader Art Wittich, Bullock told dozens of people [email protected] president’s office issued a state- House. R-Bozeman, told reporters while crowded in the hallway outside ment announcing an investigation Before voting began, Sen- locked inside the chamber. his office that he encouraged the into Augare’s absence. The office ate Minority Leader Jon Sesso of He said his party followed the Senate president to reconsider ev- issued subpoenas against seven Butte made a motion for a “Call of rules when members proceeded ery vote made on Friday. people, including senators and the Senate” – a rarely used parlia- to vote on bills. He added that the “I’m saddened by what we Senate minority staff. mentary move to stall action and two contested ballot measures in- saw. It’s worse than Washing- “The Senate president has shut down the chamber until all deed passed the Senate and were ton, D.C.,” Bullock said. “I’m an obligation to ensure that the 50 senators are present. transmitted to the House, along not embarrassed by the men and Montana Senate operates in an Senate President Jeff Es- with the other agenda items. the women demanding a right to orderly and professional fashion,” smann, R-Billings, ignored the Democrats disagreed with speak. I’m disappointed by those said Brock Lowrance, a spokes- request, quickly moving onto the that interpretation. Sesso said the who denied it.”

CORRECTION: Last week, an article ran about the DUI task force of Madison County. The article incorrectly recognized Lynn Lowder’s role with the task force. Her correct title is task force coordinator.

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Conservation groups seek to end trappingSURROUNDING in Montana AREAS www.madisoniannews.com By Alyse Backus The Madisonian [email protected] Madisonian. We do our best to print submissions as space permits; areas that are considered prime lyn Three conservation groups filed territory. a lawsuit Thursday that would halt The predatory cats were added trapping in 15 Montana countie to the Endangered Species x maintains that Montana has a threatened species in 2000. S healthiest lynx population of the lo While Madison County is all Thursday, March 28, 2013 considered a critical habita s. then, at least nine lynx we List as er 58 states. The statement is based the areas in bordering counties are. ered in traps. Four of those found winter track surveys and the agenc species protections. not ince w- t for lynx, died. The conservationists seere discov- has no definite population nu however, please do not rely on the submission of articles to promote The Alliance for the Wild Rock on Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks ies, Friends of the Wild Swa a violation of the Endangered Spec later FWP provides trappers with resourc acknowledges trapping is pa WildEarth Guardians have present Act. es on its website on how to avo y Montana’s heritage. Trapping in Mo - this as mbers. a lawsuit against the Fish, n and Lynx used to inhabit 16 diffe accidental trapping of a lynx. tana dates back to the time of rt of and Parks Commission and FWP d ent states. Now only small popula ies - and Clark. The FWP’s website goes ed While the actual trapping of lyid the n- rector Jeff Hagener in Misso Wildlife tions are found in Montana, Was is illegal, the large cats are attrac on to state trapping is biolog Lewis trict Court for allowing trapping ington and Maine. Over-trapping i r- the bait in traps set for other a sustainable and is “an important part i- nx ula Dis- the 1980s significantly decreas - like wolves, bobcats and coyotes. of Montana’s cultural history and h- ted to ically numbers of Lynx in the United Stat nimals door lifestyle.” your information. If an item MUST run, we in n Until late last year, Montana s Montana Fish Wildlife and Pared the allowed the trapping of wolverines. In addition to this most recen out- lawsuit ended the state’s allowanc lawsuit, Friends of the Wild S till es. trap wolverines, and now the a joined two other groups to su Untamed ks Spiritis being considered for endang A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service t e to wan nimal der to speed up the process of e the a recovery plan for the lynx. ered in or- encourage you to contact our advertising staff. creating Legislative Roundup

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By Amy R. Sisk Community News Service UM School of Journalism preparation for seniors and the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. HELENA – Thanks to a last- minute agreement, Republicans Although the members of the Thank you so much, and Democrats have unanimously House demonstrated their abili passed a two-year, $9 billion state to reach across the aisle last week, budget out of the House. HB 2 still faces a long path to thety governor’s desk. It next goes to “This is my fourth term – I’m done,” said Rep. Duane Ankney, the Senate Finance and Claims R-Colstrip, in his closing remarks Committee, where legislators are last week on House Bill 2. “What expected to renew debate over an honor to chair this appropria- funding. Democrats want further tions committee that has do support for public schools and t something for the state of Mon- restore federal family planning money to the budget. tana that is historic.” ne o House leadership had sched- “We have some priorities uled two full days for debate that our constituents sent us here over HB 2. Lawmakers last week to support,” said Rep Galen Hol- passed the budget out of th lenbaugh, D-Helena. “We will be Horses in the Pryor Mountains House, unamended, in less tha carrying those concerns to o an hour and a half. colleagues in the Senate.” are less confined than those that live e “Even though I was in the n Here’s a look back at other ur Wild horses struggle to remain an American icon minority, I felt I had a platfor highlights from week 11 at th Legislature: outside of Ennis on the Spanish Q Ranch. (P said Rep. Pat Noonan, D-Butte, who served on the subcommitteem,” e By Alyse Backus that reviewed health and huma State employee pay The Madisonian hoto courtesy of the BLM) services spending. A modified state employee [email protected] end of the Wild West and the pay plan is moving to the House He said both sides made n beginning of a time when hors- compromises and applauded h floor. A classic symbol of the es weren’t the lifelines of the untamed spirit of the American compared wild hogs in Texas. colleagues’ efforts to fund early The version of House Bill 13 country anymore. childhood education, services that passed the Appropriations West, the nation’s wild horses “Wild horses are protected is Committee last week charges t wander lands often not visited One may picture wild by an act of congress which for people with disabilities, mea horses as the brumbies in Aus- versy is an animal with a long executive branch with determin- by people. says they are living symbols tralia as portrayed in “A Ma history of ups and downs and of the pioneer spirit,” says Su- he While wild horses repre- from Snowy River” or as the comes with complexities no l sent something so patriotic, the zanne Roy, the director the Turn to LEG. on pg. 2 inspiration behind the solid, other type of animal has. animals are the center of bitte n American Wild Horse Preser- sporty Ford Mustang. But to Planning board hears controversy that dates back to vation campaign. “It was found Wild horses existed in the the others, the horses are fe- prehistoric ages in now North that wild horses enriched the r ral animals that are not native America. Saber-tooth tigers spirit of the country and were to North America and can be and dire wolves hunted horses information about deserving of protection.” which were the size of house Fire in Sheridan Each side has valid argu- cats. The horses died out at the ments, but lost in the contro- , conservation easements destroys garage, end of the ice age. The only Turn to HORSES on pg. 2 By Faith Moldan shop For The Madisonian Montana Land Reliance Whether it is succession (MLR) staff answered que planning, recreational, or othe Alyse Backus tions and provided the Madison easement arrangements, Ring The Madisonian County Planning Board with in- ling and DeMars advised the r [email protected] son County Road Crews all as- s- formation about what the MLR board to comment on the ease- - sisted the Sheridan fire depart does best – conservation ease- ments as they come before i The alarm sounded in ment. Sheridan at 9:30 p.m. Mond ments. if they affect future growth o night. Th e f i r e d e s t r- o y e d a quality. MLR does the same and t garage/shop that was attached “I want to get both sides of the coin,” board member Clyde monitors its easements every r Fire crews respond- ay to the house, but the fire crews ed to a structure fire on T Carroll said of the sometimes year. were able to save the house. Lane. contentious topic. “We have a responsibility uke Sheridan Fire Chief to approach landowners to have Eleven firefighters T e d W o i r h a y e s a i d t h e c a u s e Rock Ringling, MLR Man- responded from Sheridan. En- aging Director, and Lois Delger a bigger conversation,” Ringlin of the fire is unknown and the nis, Virginia City, Alder, Twin DeMars, MLR Operations Man- said. state fire marshal is conducti Bridges, Whitehall and Mad ager, informed the board Easements can be in perpe- g an investigation. At this time, the MLR holds easements in 47 tuity – no end – or have a term the cause does not appear to be ng of 56 counties and that includes of a number of set years. Either i- suspicious in nature. that 135,000 acres within Madison way, an easement states that the County. They also work in con- land must stay the way it is if is private land, forest resources, junction with The Ruby Habitat Foundation, which is dedicate fish and wildlife habitat, or openit to preserving and enhancing th space. Not everyone agrees tha natural resources and social and easements are the best for vari- d ous reasons. Some opponents to economic makeup of the Ruby e t Valley and Southwest Montan conservation easements say they P.O. Box 417 • Twin Bridges, MT tie the hands of future lando BLOOD SCREENING ers and give unfair tax breaks. 59754 Member a. (406) 684-5678 wn- P.O. Box 587 • Sheridan,FDIC MT Tuesday & WednesdayApril 2nd &- 3rd Turn to PLANNING on pg. 2 59749 (406) 842-5411 Local News TABLE OF CONTENTS at RUBY VALLEY HOSPITAL7:00 - 11:00 a.m Letters to the------Editor/ A3 and... 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He said the club. “You are the ones The Twin Bridges Rotary county is teaming up with Jef- said he was working with some islative sessions in Helena on said the losses of livestock to who should have a seat at the club welcomed Madison County ferson County to complete since environmental groups to ensure a regular basis and have been wolves and bears can’t be ig- table when federal agencies talk Commissioner Dan Happel to many of Madison County’s road mining in Montana would be working on many different nored in the county and those about these things since they their luncheon meeting on April overlap with Jefferson County’s economical as well as environ- things with the help of Rep. Ray affected by those losses should have a direct impact on you. It’s 2. roads. The county commissioner mentally stable. Shaw. have a hand in policy making time we take back our govern- After sipping on coffee and said Jefferson County road crews “We can clean up mine sites This summer Happel hopes involving large predators. Madi- ment. It should go from the bot- finishing their lunches at the have been very helpful with the that are an absolute mess while the county can make improve- son County is part of a working tom up not from the top down. Wagon Wheel Restaurant, mem- many ongoing projects. keeping it economically viable ments on the county fairgrounds group for Montana Association We just have to have the guts to bers of the Rotary Club to Hap- The county commissioner for miners,” said Happel. in Twin Bridges. of Counties that focuses on large stand up for that.” Ennis Chamber of Commerce works on Chamber Cash, beautifying streets At their regular business the cash is on sale. The money so far it is working out really The Chamber has arranged to “These pots will be hardy to join in the celebration. The meeting on Tuesday, the Ennis will be sold at the following well. It just feels good and feels acquire 15 vandal-proof flow- and vandal-proof so we can use Chamber of Commerce board Chamber of Commerce worked discounts: one dollar off $20 of right to be spending that Cham- erpots that will line the streets them year after year,” said Wil- agreed this celebration is bound to finalize some plans for dif- Chamber Cash, 50 cents off a ber Cash here in Ennis. Having just as tourists start to make lett. “We want our town looking to help out Ennis businesses ferent projects to benefit the $10 Chamber Cash and 25 cents it in your wallets assures that their way to this part of South- its best for visitors. Since the since Virginia City is just over community. off a $5 Chamber Cash. The money is spent here in Ennis.” west Montana. The upfront cost pots will be replanted each year, the hill. The Chamber released their cash can be purchased at First As summer nears, the of the pots, which is approxi- we will always be able to have a “We will do whatever we Chamber Cash last week. In Madison Valley Bank, Valley Chamber of Commerce looks mately $3000, has been donated fresh look.” can to help enhance that cele- it’s first run, a total of $10,600 Bank of Ennis and the Chamber to what they can do to make the to the Chamber. Once the pots With summer comes Vir- bration,” said Willett. “It is also worth of anti-copy currency of Commerce in Ennis. town look as pleasing as possi- are installed, flowers will be the ginia’s City 150th anniversary going to help promote Ennis. was printed. The Chamber Cash “We still need to work out ble. One project with the inten- only things that need to be pur- of the discovery of gold in Al- We want to do anything we can is accepted at many businesses some kinks,” said Chamber tion of helping that cause will chased each year. That expense der Gulch. Many tourists are do to help. We are completely around town. Until April 16, President Karen Willett. “But make its debut this summer. should be around $500 to $700. expected to flock to the area supportive.” Bill intent on Shaw sees success with proposed legislation By Alyse Backus services, and the logistics of managing wild The Madisonian student travel. [email protected] The economic viabil- ity of the movement to another horse imports dies As the Montana Legis- school district also would be lature gets ready to draw to taken into consideration before By Alyse Backus for the 700 wild horses already a close, Rep. Ray Shaw’s bill a transfer would be granted. The Madisonian introduced onto the 15,456-acre gains momentum. Within 30 days of the hear- [email protected] Spanish Q ranch. That clause was The goal of HB 635 is to ing to discuss all the above fac- stripped from the wording of the modify how an area can be tors, the county superintendent A bill that would affect the bill. transferred to a different school must issue his or her findings, wild horses on the Spanish Q Spanish Q is Montana’s first district. In order to request conclusions of law and an or- ranch near Ennis didn’t get the long-term holding facility for transfer to a different school der. chance to see the Senate Floor. wild horses. Those 700 horses district, a petition would need According to the bill, a On April 2, Senate Bill 402 brought to live there have been to be signed by 60 percent of transfer must be found to be “in failed in the agriculture, irriga- the subjects of heated debate. eligible voters in the area, and the best and collective interest tion and livestock committee. It Despite the appeals from neigh- then that petition could be pre- of students in the receiving and failed to make it out of commit- boring landowners, the Bureau sented to the county super- transferring districts and does tee after a 6-5 vote denied the bill of Land Management moved the intendent. A filing fee would not negatively impact the abili- any further progress in the year’s horses into large corrals on the also be required for petitions to ty of the districts to serve those legislature session. ranch owned by Greg and Karen transfer area to another school students.” Sen. Kendall Van Dyk, a Rice. Surrounding ranch owners district. HB 635 is slated to hit the democrat from Billings, intro- say the horses may have harmful In order to transfer ter- senate floor this week after duced the bill knowing he was effects on the land, which could ritory to a different school passing its third reading in the facing a very tight deadline. If the affect irrigation and grazing on board, those who agree with house 64-35. bill would have passed its com- their own land. the petition to move must show Ray Shaw is a first-time mittee hearing, it would have had The BLM says more horses the county superintendent how legislator. At the beginning to have been heard by both the are not slated to arrive till next the proposed transfer would of the legislative session, he Senate and the House by April 5 year. affect the educational oppor- served on the Fish, Wildlife since that is the deadline for all Senate Bill 402 attempted to tunities of those transferring and Parks committee as well revenue bills. address some of the concerns of to the new district and how the as Natural Resources and State In addition to creating a the landowners who neighbor the move would affect the students Administration committees. management plan that would re- holding facility, but the wording already in the district to which Shaw defeated incumbent quire the cooperation of Fish, made it difficult to pass. the transfer is proposed. Bob Wagner and Robert Ken- Wildlife and Parks and the De- Van Dyk says this will be an The effects that the coun- nedy in the 2012 Republican partment of Livestock, a $100 im- ongoing issue that will be dealt ty superintendent would take primary and then went on to port fee would be charged by the with at future legislative sessions. into consideration include defeat Independent Kim Miller Department of Livestock for any The senator worked on the class size, demographic diver- and write-in candidate Donald wild horse brought into the state. bill with Sen. Taylor Brown of sity, involvement of parents, J. Lepinsky in the general elec- The bill originally contained Huntley and Sen. Eric Moore of the capability of the receiving tion. Photo by Susanne Hill a retroactive clause that would Miles City. district to provide educational Ray Shaw takes a break from the house floor on April 4. require the import fee be paid Madison County detention officer aids jail peer review group By Faith Moldan ty in a few days. Municipal Insuring Authority ing opportunities. She said that if vide,” Muskovich said. He add- Montana standards have For The Madisonian “It varies a lot,” Hill said of also work with the review group she comes across something new ed that there are typically three been developed to be consistent the number of reviews done each which travels to the jails when or different in her work, she now reviewers at the facility when a with the American Correction While most citizens do their year and where in the state they requested and time allows them has connections elsewhere in the review is done. Reviewers spend Association national standards best to avoid arrest and jail time, are. “Bigger facilities take lon- to. state with other officers who can a couple of days there inspecting for adult local detention facilities there is a group in the state that ger, like in Billings, but everyone “We’re trying to do four to help steer her in the right direc- the facility, interviewing staff, with technical assistance from tries to make sure all the jails are is always very open and good to six each year,” Muskovich said. tion. looking at policies and proce- the National Institute of Correc- up to par in practices and proce- work with.” “It just depends on the amount of While not mandated, the re- dures and finally making rec- tions. dures. The Montana Association time the volunteers have and the views give the facilities the ben- ommendations if needed. When The review group has no Carmin Hill, a Madison of Counties facilitates the peer availability of the facility for re- efit of knowing they are in com- these reviews are done, a review authority over the facilities. Hill County Detention Officer, is review process. Jim Muskovich view. The volunteers put in a lot pliance with state and federal form is left with the facility ad- said it is not able to shut down one of about six members of the of MACo said that after a slight of effort and time.” standards if a group like ACLU ministrator and reflects the eval- any jail and they don’t want to, small jails standards peer review lapse, MACo and others are try- Hill said that her involve- were to look at the facility. uation with each core standard. but rather give suggestions and group. Hill has been a part of the ing to get the reviews back up to ment in the review group has “They know that there are If any are is not in full compli- ideas of what the facilities abso- group since 2006. She and the what they should be. The Mon- allowed her to talk to people in standards and a benchmark that ance, alternative ideas are made lutely should have. rest of the group will be visiting tana Sheriff’s and Peace Officers other departments more and pro- have been set when it comes to to address those areas using best jail facilities in Roosevelt Coun- Association and the Montana vided her with a lot of network- the services they need to pro- practices from across the state. Eagle scout has goals to improve his community Submitted by Doug Christensen used for livestock. I am hoping to start the project by the end My name is Doug Chris- of April. tensen. I am 13 and a Life Scout I am asking local business in Ennis Boy Scout Troop 1601. and residents for donations, ei- I am working to achieve the ther material or monetary, to be rank of Eagle Scout. To do this, used to complete the project. I must plan and lead a service The materials needed are posts project that benefits my com- 5 inches in diameter and six munity. and a half feet long, split rails, Since I live and attend 18 feet by four inch railing and school in Harrison, my Eagle page wire that is 48 inches tall Project is to replace 360 feet with four inch squares. If you of an old railroad tie and cable would like to donate, please fence by the baseball field at contact me at 685-3618 and Harrison School. The old fence leave a message. Monetary do- supports are rotting and the ca- nations can be made directly ble does not prevent the young to Harrison School. The con- children from running into the tact person is Judy Ward. The street. The fence I will be put- school’s phone number is 685- ting in is a post and pole fence 3428. Thank you in advance for with page wire, a wire fence your support. Thursday, April 11, 2013

A4 opinion Madison Trifecta Sporting Series needs community hosts Dear Editor, made up of three separate sport- tickets and hotel reservations Here’s the deal. We need part of laying the groundwork for detail the work involved and ask ing events – the Madison Duath- and about getting into the race. volunteer workers to do every- a new economic driver for Madi- for your basic information, mis- Madison County and the lon (July 7), Madison Marathon The duathlon and triathlon will thing from putting up signs to son County, and have a ton of sion, and the people who will Madison County Economic De- (July 28), and Madison Triathlon at least double and maybe triple manning food/water stations to fun all at the same time. This is work with us on the projects. The velopment Council (MCEDC) (August 11). There are already in size from last year’s inaugural hosting the pre-race dinner. This a moneymaker for your organi- full MCEDC Board of directors need your help to host a local five athletes signed up to do all races. For race information, go to is not a one-way deal (i.e. you zation’s mission. It also happens will select the host organization. sporting event that has gone three events. On May 1 at 10:00 our website at www.themadison- help the MCEDC and we just say to help out the greater Madison Thank you and we look for- nationwide in popularity. This AM, online sign up for all three marathon.com. ‘Thank you!’). As the host orga- County community. This is truly ward to working with your orga- summer athletes from around the events opens to the public for the The MCEDC has built an nization, you will earn both fi- a win-win. nization and showing the world nation and from several coun- first time. The Madison Mara- exceptionally unique sport- nancial and community benefits. If your organization is inter- what a wonderful community we tries will be coming to Madison thon will sell out, probably with- ing event. Now, we need your Your organization gets to ested, please contact Sam Kor- have in Madison County. County. This letter is to ask for in a few days. The MCEDC has help. We’re looking to recruit a take part in all three community smoe at 682-5923 or by email your help to make their experi- already received nervous phone nonprofit, church group, school events, meet people from around at [email protected] for more Sam Korsmoe ence a truly original Montana calls and emails from runners group, or any other kind of com- the world, earn money for the information and to get a Request Executive Director adventure. across the United States who munity group to help us with the mission and vision of your orga- For Proposal (RFP) document. Madison County Economic The Madison Trifecta is are anxious about booking plane Madison Trifecta. nization in at least three ways, be This is a simple form that will Development Council Inc. School board candidate Mediation scheduled for Ray Shaw applauded for is a breath of fresh air school district legislative work Dear Editor, instead of obstructing and disman- Dear Editor, matter of significance is prema- Dear Editor, Elizabeth Kaleva helped write the bus supervisor contract for Doug tling. I am proud of his strength to ture without first attaining a com- What a difference a session stand for what is right, rather than What great news to hear plete and thorough understand- The Ennis School District, the Walsh that the TRS views as fraud- Teacher’s Retirement System, and ulent. Kaleva defended Walsh in makes! Or maybe it has something a political agenda. His recent vote that Ms. Maria Lake has offered ing of all of the facts and details to do with the wisdom of the voters against SB81 is powerful evidence to serve the citizens of the En- both public and confidential. She Doug Walsh, together with their District Court regarding all of his lawyers, are scheduled to start a concealments, in addition to having in House District 71. of that. nis School District by submit- expressed only that she has com- Two years ago our repre- I only wish more of the Leg- ting her name as a candidate for mitted to keep an open and hon- mediation process at the end of his sworn deposition sealed. Ms. this month to see if TRS claims Kaleva appears to have a conflict sentative to the State Legislature islators in this State could reach the School Board. I have known est mind on some very important was trying to shut down veteran’s that point. If we’re lucky, maybe Maria for a number of years, first matters to come before the School against Walsh and the District can of interest in the upcoming hearing. be settled without going to court. For Ms. Kaleva to attend this homes, defund public education, by electing Ray Shaw, the voters in her capacity as a Loan Officer Board. Knowing her both in a drown government in a bathtub, of HD 71 will become known for at the First Madison Valley Bank professional and personal con- Our attorney, Elizabeth Kaleva, mediation without a Board member has arranged to attend this media- present could leave the District vul- withdraw from the Union, impeach our wisdom and patriotism. That and then throughout the years as a text, I know she will be the per- the president and — if we can be- would be a huge improvement over friend and neighbor. fect candidate. tion process with no Board member nerable to this conflict of interest, present. That would be a mistake. as Kaleva negotiates to protect her lieve his rhetoric — asking people our current national reputation as After speaking to her about on the street to buy him condoms. wacko birthers from the sticks of her approach to the opportunity, Bernie Oglietti TRS’ major claim is against former client, Walsh, and her own Walsh. TRS may offer to compro- prior involvement. In contrast, Ray Shaw has Montana. she immediately focused on the Ennis demonstrated a solid grounding fact that taking a position on any mise their claim against us in ex- change for our cooperation in their Mike Richmann in common sense. He has proven John Getty collection efforts against Walsh. Ennis a willingness to work for his con- Whitehall stituents, reaching across the aisle Moderate Republicans Competition is a good There is still much under attack by thing in the school system work left to do Dear Editor, one-size-fits-all monopoly we extreme factions have allowed? Technology has We all lose when competi- revolutionized education and op- Dear Voters of the Ennis School three years, Mike has stood up at Dear Editor, fairly and by the legislative rules, tion is stymied. Such is the case portunities that did not exist a District, board meetings and has written especially a bill as important to with the present controversy on few short years ago have changed informed and professional let- Do you know what being the welfare of 70,000 Montanans school choice. It is true that pub- the education game, but when the In school board elections for the ters to the editor regarding the “primaried” means? Some mod- such as the Medicaid bill. lic school is not compulsory, but outcome of the game is predeter- past two years, two candidates school’s issues. He has never wa- erate Republicans in the 63rd can The papers have re- paying for it is through taxes. If mined by the referees (the current have been elected--Craig George vered in his convictions of what tell you. The new word and ac- ported the chasm among the one chooses option B, they pay monopoly), we all loose because and Lisa Frye--who truly have is right and what is legal, and he tion frightens legislators in that Montana Republicans. Some of both costs. Unions and Associa- the game was fixed. Students and the best interests of the school has remained respectful and civil they may be targeted by orga- the out-of-state ALEC-affiliated tions like it this way for the obvi- parents don’t know what they district in their hearts and minds. to those who have disagreed with nizations such as the Montana members of the 63rd are listed as ous reasons. Protecting their own missed and teachers don’t know While some progress has been him. Growth Network, one of the David Howard, Park City, Cary turf serves them well, but at what how good and valuable they re- made, there is still much left to We will be voting with con- “dark money” factions of the Re- Smith, Billings, Wendy War- cost? The State Constitution Ar- ally are. Fear of competition mo- do. We need two more people fidence for Mike Richmann in publican party if they do not fol- burton, Havre, Verdell Jackson, ticle, 10, Sec. 1, states “It is the tivates the weak to maintain the with integrity, knowledge and the school board election on May low the “party line.” These guys Kalispell, Debby Barrett, Dil- goal of the people to establish a status quo costing all of us the professionalism on our school 7. We ask you to join with us and have apparently made it clear to lon, Scott Sales, Bozeman, AND system of education which will opportunity to explore the pos- board to finish cleaning up the other retired, property tax payers their more moderate colleagues Jeff Essmann, Billings. Art Wit- develop the full educational po- sibilities of excellence that only mess our last superintendent vis- concerned for Ennis students, that they either stand with the tich and Mark Blasdel also work tential of each person.” competition can provide. ited upon our school and com- faculty and community. Thank tea-party ideology on legislation, hand in hand with this faction. Can we really state with munity. you. or they will find themselves -at Fortunately, by checking vot- confidence that the system we Bob Wagner One of those persons is tacked in the primary elections. ing records, Rep. Ray Shaw and have meets this goal with the Harrison Mike Richmann. Over the past Samuel and Elena Korsmoe, Ennis One Republican with whom I Rep. Jeff Welborn, have dared to corresponded actually said that. vote for the good of Montanans This week, Sen. Jason Priest, R- and against some of the worst County commissioner warns against radical environmentalism Red Lodge, openly asked the ex- harmful bills pushed by the tea tremely rare and brazen question party. Sen. Debby Barrett’s Dear Editor, rather than the “useless eaters” and sportsman’s groups there to wake up--they’re here to stay! if Republicans would follow him record show that she is in lock- identified some years ago by “one testify against wolf increases. I If we are to remain on and vote the party line to oppose step with dark money advocates. Can we continue to consume world” European central banker told several of the folks with me, the land and pass our farming, letting the Medicaid Expansion Please support our moderate Re- our natural resources at the same David de Rothschild. “don’t laugh, she really means it, ranching, mining and natural bill go to the House floor. Sev- publican legislators and let them rate that we have over the past At a wolf policy hear- and so do those cheering for her.” resource legacy onto future gen- en GOP senators dared to defy know that extreme factions will 100 years without long-term im- ing last winter at the Fish Wild- The whole bizarre scene real- erations, we need to recognize Priest and the bill will be allowed not bully Montanans. pacts on the living standards of life & Parks building in Helena, a ly emphasized the chasm between that the groups wishing to turn to have a full House Floor dis- our children, grandchildren and young lady claiming to represent rabid environmentalism that rec- much of Montana back into Pre- cussion. A big thanks go to these Pat Bradley future generations? Probably the International Union for the ognizes no claim to individual Columbian wilderness are deadly legislators to allow the work of Twin Bridges not and we must learn to use our Preservation of Nature (IUPN) property rights because of a col- serious and have a lot of money, the 63rd to be conducted openly, natural resources more wisely, testified that there were not nearly lectivist mindset; and those of us power, and influence. America but neither can we afford to com- enough wolves and that we would who have owned and worked on is one of the last free republics pletely shut down our economy to be much better served to kill hu- the land for generations, and feel in the world and we had better be meet the utopian goals of radical mans than wolves, since there are that because we live in America prepared to defend our freedoms environmentalism. There has to far too many humans on earth, we will always have our rights to by making wise decisions. be some common ground and a and far too few wolves. That tes- life, liberty and property; no mat- lot of common sense to any pro- timony brought cheers from about ter what. To ignore or think this Dan Happel (USPS 325-340) Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper gram that recognizes the neces- half the room, many representing ideological polarization is going County Commissioner – Published Thursdays at Ennis, Montana for Madison sary changes in consumption, but environmental groups, and snick- to miraculously disappear would Madison District 2 and South Jefferson Counties. sees humans as problem solvers ers from the farming, ranching be a huge mistake. We had better

Owners/Publishers: Reader supports Richmann Thank you for the ride of my life! Matt & Susanne Hill, Chris & Erin Leonard Advertising & Circulation Manager: Susanne Hill To the Voters in the Ennis get our school back on the right I’ve driven my last trip to de- could ask for. This has kept a Production: Erin Leonard School District: track and will restore taxpayer liver UPS packages to your busi- permanent smile on my face and Circulation Manager/Advertising Representative: Sara Racine faith. He has supported Lisa Frye nesses and homes in Madison resulted in the most gratifying News Manager/Lead Reporter: Alyse Backus I will be casting only one and Craig George in their ef- County. I was born in Sheridan feeling one can know. Contributors: vote in this year’s school board forts, and he will serve the best and was given the great oppor- I will treasure my memo- Gail Banks, Gerry Mooney, Keith Axberg, Art Kehler, Allison election and that vote will be for interests of the district when he tunity to work my entire career ries and the friendships we’ve es- Clark, Kate Schwend, Faith Moldan Mike Richmann. As Phyllis Wa- is elected. in county 25. I’ve had the time of tablished over the years of being sick noted in her letter of support Mike is the only candidate my life and absolute pleasure to your UPS man. ENNIS, MONTANA for him, he is the only candidate of the three who are running that serve and get to know all of you. running who has consistently clearly, courageously, and con- I was blessed each day A heartfelt thanks - Madisonian Editorial Policy - called for truth and transparency sistently stood on the right side when stopping to deliver pack- and farewell, Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the regarding the issues surrounding of these issues. For that reason, ages and in turn I received the Dave McKenzie Editor’s viewpoints on matters of public importance. Guest edi- the District’s problems that were he will be the only candidate that friendliest of greetings and the [email protected] torials and letters from readers (Letters to the Editor) reflect the brought to light three years ago. I will be supporting this year. most incredible attitude one opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The other candidates have been What we don’t need right the Editor or the staff of The Madisonian. silent. now is someone who “talks the Last year we had four can- talk”. What we need is someone Thank you very much for your care - Letters to the Editor/Readers Speak Policy - didates running for the two seats who “walks the walk.” Mike The Madisonian encourages the opinions of readers on public The manor was recommend- cleaned every day, laundry was that were open. Craig George was Richmann has the integrity, in- issues and matters of local concern. Letters must be close to ed to me when I was in the hos- done every day, and the food is one of those elected, and he has 350 words. Please include the writer’s name, address and phone telligence, and courage to stand pital. I didn’t want to go because very good. I just want to thank number. The Madisonian reserves the right to edit stood by the promises he made up for what is right and has done I didn’t know what it was like. the entire staff for my treatment. content for grammar, good taste and libel. We also reserve for a thorough, independent audit so consistently for the past three When I got there I was amazed at the right to reject or delay publications. of our school’s finances and for a years. I will gladly cast my vote the quality of service. They have Thank you, Announcements and letters of a commercial nature will desperately needed second legal for him as a trustee on the Ennis outstanding nurses and aides. FindJerry Krusemark not appear in this column. opinion regarding the mess we’re School Board on May 7. I hope The care of my personal needs in. A lot has been accomplished, you will join me. was exceptional. My room was your but there is still a lot of clean up NEWS & ADVERTISING DEADLINES that needs to be done before the Dave Hunt good taxpayers of this district will Ennis, MT CORRECTION 5 p.m. - Monday In last week’s edition a press release provied incorrecttime! information about -After that, only if time and space permit.- ever approve more levies. the Jerry Barlow concert. The concert will be held at held on Friday, April Mike Richmann will help 12, at 7 p.m at First Madison Valley Bank. Thursday, April 11, 2013 A5 comics & puzzles

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BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS NAME Jon Goodman, Owner Dr. Kate Althans, Chiropractor &Bill CONTACT Mercer, Realtor INFO & CONTACT INFO yellowsTone wealTh manaGemenT • 406-682-3326 alThans chiRopRacTic & fUncTional nUTRiTion • 406-682-5634 cleaRwaTeR monTana Real esTaTe • 406-581-5574 Thursday, April 11, 2013 A7 obituary Monty Duane Jackson Aug. 9, 1944-April 4, 2013 wife at his side. Monty was born Jim Nielson. golf and traveling. He especially in Norris on Aug. 9, 1944. He As a young man, Monty en- liked spending winters in Ari- was the fifth child of M. Willet joyed traveling the rodeo circuit zona. and Gayle Shouse Jackson. He and riding saddle broncs. He Monty is survived by his was raised on the family ranch also loved to rope, especially wife Rhonda, sons Grady (Tam- and graduated from Ennis High from the back of his favorite my), and Travis (Jennifer) and School. He married Sherrie Fris- horse Dark. stepson Bryce (Becky) Ross, bie Oct. 5, 1963, and they had In 1982, Monty, along with grandchildren Austin, Trey, Ri- two sons together. Later they Dave Birmingham and a few ley, and Mandy Jackson, broth- divorced. On Aug. 17, 2011 he friends, started the first Cowboy ers Tim (Roberta) and Mick married his longtime love Rhon- Songs in Cody. In 1988, Monty (Judy) Jackson and sister Judy da Ross. was one of the founders of the (Bill) Ren. His parents and his Monty was a rancher who precursor to the Buffalo Bill brothers Ted and Carl preceded loved the land and working cat- Arts Show. He was also involved him in death. tle. He began his ranching career in the early days of video live- A memorial service will at Corral Creek Ranch outside stock auctions in the Bighorn be held Wednesday, April 10, at Monty Duane Jackson, Cameron, Montana. In 1978, he Basin. 12:30 p.m. at Canal Park Amphi- 68-years-old of Cody, Wyo., moved to Cody, Wyo., to man- Monty spent his retirement theater in Cody with a reception passed away April 4 at the Bill- age the Trail Creek Ranch for splitting wood, attempting to to follow at the Irma Hotel. ings Clinic in Billings with his 2013 Headwaters Runoff Compepetion

Submitted by Karen Lum hours when registration opened vey, winter snow and sunshine. known as “The Headwaters.” Director of Marketing on March 1, a testament to the There looks to be a good chance This daunting, expert terrain is Moonlight Basin enthusiasm of these budding ath- at another shot of moisture late the focal point for the exciting letes to participate in this presti- this week to freshen up the ven- amateur free ride competition On Saturday, March 30, 79 gious event. There were plenty ue,” said Spence. known as the Headwaters Spring junior athletes ranging in age of thrills and excitement as these Highlights from the junior Runoff. Its high visibility and from 6 to 18 years old competed young skiers and riders expertly event on March 30 included lo- energy level make this a great in Moonlight Basin’s free skiing navigated the double black dia- cal Moonlight Basin Free Ride spectator event, and Moonlight event, the 8th Annual Headwa- mond terrain of the Headwaters. Team athlete, Avery Berg’s sec- Basin encourages guests to come ters Spring Runoff. This year, Ski Patrol has announced ond place winning run through out and watch from the Stillwater the event features a different venue boundaries for adult di- a chute known as “Hellroaring.” Bowl, and cheer on their favorite format than in the past, with the visions on Saturday, April 6 to Avery had a fluid line, dropping athletes. competition on two separate days include Zone 3 of the Headwa- a cliff near the buttress at the top and open to twice as many com- ters, encompassing terrain in the and maintaining control through HEADWATERS SPRING petitors – March 30 for juniors Three Forks, Dead Goat, White- the run-out before airing a sec- RUNOFF – JUNIOR DIVI- and April 6 for adults. tail, and Class 4 chutes. ond cliff near the apron, impress- SION WINNERS Junior Girls 11 Get In past years, the Head- “Zone 3 has been the prov- ing the judges to secure her a and under Junior Girls waters Spring Runoff has been ing ground for the big boys and spot on the podium. 12-14 Junior Girls 15-18 advertise in The Madisonian limited to 80 skiers and riders girls during the Free Ride World “We were impressed with Junior Boys 11 and under Ju- Results. 406-682-7755 – encompassing both adults and Qualifier events previously held how the juniors were skiing and nior Boys 12-14 Junior Boys juniors – during one day of com- at Moonlight Basin. The terrain happy to see the athletes make 15-18 petition. This year, the event was allows for a fluid and wide open good decisions on such an ex- 1st – Nehalem Manka 1st – expanded to two days and a total venue and should be a great test posed, big venue,” said Her- Maria Lovely 1st – Erin SHERIDAN SCHOOLS of 160 competitors. It is open to piece for our adult competitors,” berger, “The juniors made it very Kempt 1st – Jack Lovely 1st – 80 juniors and 80 adults, offer- said Randy Spence, Director of clear to us that they are truly the Parkin Costain 1st – Micah ADULT EDUCATION ing twice as many athletes an Ski Patrol at Moonlight Basin. ones pushing the sport of com- Robin is pleased to offer opportunity to put their skills “With the adult competition, petitive big mountain free ski- 2nd – Kodi Boersma 2nd – to the test for a chance to win the judges are looking for ampli- ing.” Avery Berg 2nd – Ruby BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES cash, prizes, and IFSA points. tude, solid skiing with creative Located in Big Sky, Mont., Speth 2nd – Caleb Unger This one-of-a-kind big mountain line building, and lots of energy Moonlight Basin has deep 2nd – Sidney Simard 2nd – WHEN: May 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2013 event draws an amazing caliber in an athlete’s run – attacking steeps, 400 inches of annual Ben Goertzen WHERE: Sheridan Park next to Library (weather permitting) of skiers, riders and telemarkers lines from top to bottom with no snowfall, and over two thousand 3rd – Ana Schell 3rd – TIME: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm from all across the region and is hesitation while making it look feet of vertical drop encompass- Gracely Speth 3rd – Emma also a regional IFSA free skiing fun,” said Paul Herberger, Head ing steep buttresses, cliffs, and Bode 3rd – Ladd Costain COST: free competition. 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Born in 1946 in Dillon, Montana, raised in Ennis, Montana, graduated from Ennis High School in 1964. Mother and Father were teachers. Mother, Madalyn McDonnell, born and raised on a family homesteaded ranch in Gallatin County- which is still operated by her nephew. Father Jack Scully born and raised in Terry, Montana. Received B.S. Degree from University of Wisconisin in Madison, Wisconsin, and a J.D. Degree from the University of Montana Law School in 1972. Married Antoinette Canepa Scully. The couple raised two daughters, Betsy and Erin. Purchased and operated Tail Feather Ranch in Madison and Gallatin Counties since 1986.

• Three term Montana State Legislator • Member of Board of Regents, Montana University System • Bozeman School Board member • Various Community Organizations • VP of Business Development and External Affairs, US West Cellular • Colorado State Board of Agriculture Ennis High School FCCLA goes to State. From left to right: Madi Diebert; Sam Kimmey; Maddy Hagl; Stephanie Weddle; Taylar Jensen & Nacole Martello). The girls competed projects that they have worked on over the • Past President, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce year in their specific events.; All of them medaled.; Madi Diebert & Sam Kimmey – Food Innovations: “Early • Corporation, Saint Joseph’s Hospital Bird Muffins” – Silver MedalMaddy Hagl – Food Innovations: “Little Green’s Vegan Chocolate Cake Mix” – Silver MedalStephanie Weddle & Nacole Martello – Focus on Children: “Pitchin’ In; In the Kitchen: A Children’s Well- • CEO Denver Botanic Gardens ness Retreat” – Silver MedalTaylar Jensen – Recycle & Redesign: “A Mess Turned Into A Dress” – Bronze Medal

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Students also spend Harrison Superintendent currently does not word on March 28 that he will politics. time together during a mid-year Fred Hofman knew of know where in spend 10 months studying and Having never travelled seminar in Weimar and an end- Blanchard’s interest in Germany he will living in Germany thanks to overseas before, Blanchard said of-the-year seminar in Berlin. Germany and encouraged reside, but will find the Congress-Bundestag Youth he is nervous about the culture As part of the exchange him to apply in January when out closer to his Exchange Program. shock and excited about it at the program, students also have the application deadline was August departure “Ich spreche nu rein same time. the opportunity to meet extended. Blanchard had just date. He returns to bisschen Deutsche,” Blanchard “I’m looking forward to the with American and German a few days to complete the the U.S. in June 2014. said, practicing his German change in culture because it’s government officials and lengthy application. “With online and explaining that he is in the not like anything you can find venture out on cultural The program was initiated classes I am taking process of learning to speak the in the United States. The extent excursions to the German in 1983 in celebration of the right now, I hope language as close to fluently of my understanding of foreign Bundestag and select German 300th year anniversary of the to get my diploma as he can before arriving in nations comes from movies cities with German partner first German immigration to either this summer Germany. and social studies classes,” organization Gemeinnuetziger the United States. The U.S. or shortly after I The exchange program is Blanchard said. 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Community members help themselves to afternoon tea and treats before the start of Jackson's Garden's Green house owner Sarris Marsh shows how to start seeds indoors using plastic containers. Spring Fling. Jackson’s Garden gears up for growing season with Spring Fling Story and photos by Alyse Backus growing experts made quick in seedlings to show how “If in doubt, plant at a fun. It’s very therapeutic for up for this summer as well as The Madisonian presentations to help their jumpstart seeds indoors. shallow depth,” Marsh said. me.” activities for kids. [email protected] fellow gardeners make “I have some teacher in She also shared some other Mike Morgan followed As the weather improves, Montana’s short growing me,” said Sarris. “So I made helpful tips for those wanting to Marsh with some composting Jackson’s Garden hopes to Winter may not be ready to season a successful one. a demonstration for you. The take up gardening as a hobby. advice and Debbie Rogers improve the walking paths give up its hold on Southwest Paulette Hardy gave tips first thing I do is to put on an “Gardening is trial and closed out the panel discussion to make the garden more Montana. But despite the on how to mulch correctly. apron to avoid getting dirt all error for all of us,” she said. with some tips of how to use accessible to wheelchairs. The gloomy weather, experienced She advised everyone take up over.” “Sometimes we have better “walls of water” to hydrate community group also hopes and aspiring green thumbs mulching, as it’s timesaving She mixed potting soil luck than other times.” plants. A question and to create gravel-walking trails from Ruby Valley gathered to and fights weeds, holds out of perite, peat moss and Marsh also stressed the answer session followed the to make it easier for visitors to learn how to grow their gardens moisture, keeps soil cool and soil and planted little cilantro importance of color use in presentations. meander their way through the successfully. makes gardens more drought seeds as a way to show how gardens and demonstrated how Jackson’s Gardens also plants. Right now, Jackson’s Jackson’s Gardens based in resistant. to effectively beat Montana’s colors can complement each took the opportunity to update Garden has teamed up with Sheridan hosted its third annual Hardy also advised the unpredictable weather and other using a color wheel. She the community on what’s Montana Conservation Corps Spring Fling. Community audience about what grows start seeds early indoors. She explained how certain colors coming up as the growing to work on several projects that members got out of the rain and well in Montana. said she uses heating pads that can evoke calming and relaxed season gets underway. will improve the gardens. came into Bethany Hall to sip Sarris Marsh, owner of originally were in her pig barns feelings as well as energetic The community gardens Jackson’s Garden’s next their afternoon tea while taking Marsh’s Mountain Greenhouse for keeping seeds nice and and excited emotions. have a lot of meals planned event is slated for May 14. The in tips on mulching and other in Sheridan, took a hands-on warm. Marsh also talked about “Always paint your garden as a way to raise funds for the garden will host a Mother’s helpful gardening aspects. approach to her presentation. the importance of not planting using the color wheel,” said garden. Also, the garden has Day brunch fundraiser. A panel of local The greenhouse owner brought seeds too far down. Marsh. “Gardening is really a few outdoor concerts lined The Madison County oil company of Virginia City

Don Black MVHA were filed and stock certificates were one year later Jacob Albright left the death of Andrew H. Jones of Virginia historic events. The Madison Valley granted by the State of Montana. Corporation and Andy Jones became City in 1928 halted operations. Andrew History Association will present this The news of oil, a discovery Where was this big discovery? We all president and general manager. Jones H. Jones was buried with honors of program to the public Thursday, April and a strike, arouses the hopes of know now it was in the Madison Valley and the company employed many the Elks at the Hillside Cemetery in 18, 4 p.m. in the Madison Room at the unexpected riches in this century as near Spring Creek, on the Richard associates and workers. Virginia, City. Inscribed under his First Madison Valley Bank. well as the past century. The Montana Coad estate by Varney. The decade of Many investors bought stock name is “The First Mayor of Rugby, oil and gas booms today are bringing the Varney Oil Well had begun. and some workers may have taken North Dakota.” fortunes to the owners, mostly Reports of oil, oily locations, seep stock certificates instead of wages. Published accounts say Montanans, major US oil companies holes, fossils and other evidence was Orlean Daems Beeney states that the that the well went dry and the and all the rig workers getting paid of no surprise to Madison County oilrig was located on the Richard last report of drilling activity high wages for many long hour shifts. residents from Wall Creek to Jack Coad property and Coad family today was in 1932, according to Some of the fortunate will receive Creek along both sides of the Madison may know what profits were theirs. historian researcher/author their riches with little effort, while River and in the Ruby Valley from Notably, one of the early oil workers Sue Ren of Ennis. But the others will have to toil for their gain. Alder Gulch to the Tobacco Root in Varney was Hugo Aronson. Later in rest of the story is coming Madison Valley native resident Otis Mountains. Well-known and highly Aronson’s career, he was Governor of to life today. The story of Thompson has been following these respected men and women were Montana affectionately known as the “ Andy Jones is captivating developments and has remarked about substantiating the oil claims. Harry Galloping Sweede.” in itself and his brothers’ the mineral, gas and oil rights, which B. Daems, the Montana Territorial Progress and development family, William H. Jones, are being snatched up in Montana and pioneer, living at Varney, was prolific of the Varney Oil Well continued left Virginia City to reside in our Madison County. A portion of our in his writings and findings of the time throughout most of the 1920s. With Washington. residents has sold their rights and some and the Madisonian covered Daems Jones’ promotions and stock sales Stockholders’ heirs, have not had claims beneath their own work. interest grew with the news coverage. relatives of workers and place. The Madison County Oil Company Large crowds came to Varney, and Madison County Oil As for the past century, the events found a widely known oil driller in at one early meeting, around five Company descendants occurring around 90 years ago in the the western states and brought him to hundred people watched oil spurt out still reside in the Madison Madison County were dramatic and Montana. He was called at that time a of the well. Dinners were served and County now. An in depth made newspaper headlines. Beginning wildcat driller. His name was James Jones proudly told of the latest news. presentation of the M.C.O.C. in 1921, Virginia City residents McMullan and living in Colorado Times were tough in Montana in the will feature a slide show Jacob Albright and Andrew H. Jones at the time. Geological maps and twenties and ones chance of profitable viewing and a look at events announced and formed the Madison geologists confirmed to him that large investment was worth the money and including the life of Andy County Oil Company. Albright, a quantities oil deposits were believed to reward for the future. A high point Jones. Accounts by Madison prominent town merchant and county be in Montana. McMullan soon arrived year was 1927 and the best photos of County residents will be leader was the president and Jones, in the Madison Valley and work began. the Varney Oil Well were taken. The shared as well as their own called Andy, was the secretary. President Albright and Secretary Madison County Oil Company owned photos. Jones was a miner with a personality Jones began raising funds and went the Varney Well and long-term goal of All Madison County extraordinaire. Everybody liked Andy to New York, Wall Street presumably the company were to start drilling in residents and officials have Jones. The corporation documents and secured out of state funds. About the Ruby Valley next. The unexpected been associated with these B2 health & Wellness Thursday, April 11, 2013 Local responders from Madison Valley Medical Center attend homeland security training

From Rob Brandt in the coming weeks. The the opportunity to train with response, and emergency response. fair we have invited several MVMC CDP is operated by the people from all over the US response to a catastrophic “The role that healthcare emergency response units United States Department of with differing backgrounds natural disaster or terrorist providers play in disaster to attend including, the Emergency Responders Homeland Security's Federal and expertise will prove act. Training at the CDP and emergency response is decontamination unit from Rob Brandt, Janine Emergency Management invaluable in the future,” said campus is federally funded crucial and we feel it is our The Bozeman Fire Department Clavadetscher, and Doug Agency and is the only Rob Brandt. at no cost to state, local, and responsibility to prepare who will be demonstrating Skillman from Madison Valley federally chartered Weapons The CDP develops and tribal emergency response our organization to respond the decontamination process, Medical Center, recently of Mass Destruction (WMD) delivers advanced training for professionals or their agency. appropriately,” said John Summit Air Ambulance with completed training offered training facility in the nation. emergency response providers, Resident training at the Bishop, CEO at Madison their Agusta 109E Power by the Center for Domestic “I was exposed to emergency managers, and CDP includes healthcare Valley Medical Center. helicopter, Ennis Ambulance, Preparedness (CDP), in real world situations and other government officials and public health courses On the morning of June Madison Valley Rural Fire Anniston, Ala. Four other scenarios that gave me from state, local, and tribal at the Noble Training 8, Madison Valley Medical Department and the Madison MVMC employees: Melinda hands-on experience to help governments. The CDP Facility, the nation's only Center will be hosting our County Sherriff’s Department. Tichenor, Bev Bishop, Jill the Madison Valley when offers more than 50 training hospital dedicated to training annual health fair at the We invite the community to Lawrence, and Lisa Brubaker disaster strikes. The training courses focusing on incident healthcare professionals in Ennis Elementary School. attend this event. will also be attending training was very professional, and management, mass casualty disaster preparedness and As part of this year’s health

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Delegates from the Twin Bridges FCCLA chapter, along with 750 other members of the Montana Association of Family, Career and Com- munity Leaders of America (FCCLA) met in Billings this week for the annual State FCCLA Leadership Conference. The theme this year is "Tune In to FCCLA" and members had the opportunity to attend workshops, hear speakers, and compete with projects they have been working madisoniannews.com on this school year. The Twin Bridges members who attended and competed were: Hallie Schwend competed in Busperson and received a Gold Medal. Mikayla Tilstra competed in Life Event Planning and she received a Silver Medal. Mariah Mays and Kjersten Sandru competed in Life Event Planning and they received a Silver Medal. Tristen Guillott and Austin Brentlinger competed in Applied Technology with a web link project on the TBHS website that shows the pictures of all the graduating classes since 1927. They received a Bronze Medal. Daphne Puckett and Heather Breakall competed in Focus on Children with a project where they taught the grade school children how to dance. They received a Silver Medal. Megan Martin took part in the Leadership Track receiving training in chapter leadership. Mrs. Janice Denson, FCCLA adviser for Twin Bridges, attended with the group.

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2013 RELAY FOR LIFE Join Us and Support RELAY 4/16 Committee Meeting MVMC Conference Room 5:30 4/16 Team Captain Meeting at MVMC Conference Room 6:35 4/16 Team Ruby Bingo Night//Sheridan Elementary Lunch Room 7 p.m. 4/20 Wine Tasting//First Madison Valley Bank, Ennis 6-9 p.m. For Information & Tickets Call – Meg 682-7093

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Davey and Jolene Banks, of Twin Bridges, are the parents of a baby boy; David John Banks. The baby was born April 3rd at the Butte hos- pital, weighting : 6 lbs., 15 oz. Length: 19¼ in. His Siblings: ( pictured) are Jasmine and Lilly Banks. Grandparents: Gail Banks, Twin Bridges, John and Charlene Hill, Silver Star. Great-grand-parents: Hank and Faye Patacini, Whitehall, Roger Schofield, Silver Star. Parents: Jolene and Davey Banks, Twin Bridges. Weight: 6 lbs., 15 oz. Length: 19¼ in. Siblings: Jasmine and Lilly Banks. Grandparents: Gail Banks, Whitehall, FULL SERVICE CONCRETE CONTRACTOR John and Charlene Hill, Silver Star. Great-grand-parents: Hank and Faye Patacini, Whitehall, Roger Schofield, Silver Star. • Pump Truck Service • Ground Heater Rental • Footings, Walls, Slabs • 60’ Boom Truck Rental • Commercial & Residential Concrete Pause for the cause with RUBY VALLEY • Sprayed Foundation Coating & Waterproofing MEDICAL CLINICS • Decorative/Custom Concrete/Stamped & Overlay fine wine, good food FREE ESTIMATES - Licensed & Insured Sheridan Twin Bridges By Jode Briggs Each year in thousands of 210 E Crofoot 104 S Madison *Serving All of Southwestern Montana* communities around the word, (406) 842-5056 (406) 684-5546 Mick & Suzanne Hubner - Bob Hubner Attention wine and food people gather together to Mob.: 406-925-1864 ~ Phone: 406-682-7253 ~ Fax: 406-682-5425 enthusiasts! Save the date and celebrate, remember and fight e-mail: [email protected] - Ennis, Montana Services Offered: take a date to the fourth annual back. Persons from all walks Also pleased Relay for Life Wine Tasting of life have fun while raising * Office Visits to offer: Fundraiser, Saturday, April 20, much-needed funds to fight * Cardiac Rehab * Sliding Scale Program ENNIS ALANON Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group Monday ~ 10:45 a.m. Faced with a drinking problem? in the First Madison Valley cancer and raise awareness of * Well-Woman Exams Basement of Madison Valley (based on income) Presbyterian Church, Ennis Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. Bank lobby from 6-9 p.m. Sip cancer prevention and treatment. * DOT Physicals Hugel & Charles SUazN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, on a selection of six red and four Funds raised at Relay for Life * Payment Plans CALL 682-5097 or 682-7023 Virginia City Library * Sports Physicals * Accepting Most MON. - Open, 7 p.m., Basement of white wines served in your own go back to support cancer M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking souvenir wine glass! Delectable services in our community. * Well-Child Check-Ups Insurances including “Keep it Simple.” WED. - Closed, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church * Life Insurance Exams A.A. MEETING FRI. - Open, 8 p.m., Basement of hours d’oeuvres are included Your Madison County Relay Medicare & Medicaid Bethany Hall, Sheridan M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking and the grand company of for Life is June 21, Ennis High *Acute and Chronic Health Care (behind Methodist Church) 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis 843-5352 Virginia City your friends and neighbors are School Track/Football Field. Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. an added bonus. Wine may be Your participation on a team, Cryptoquip Answer: purchased by the bottle or case as a volunteer, as a cancer YOU MUST ADMIT THAT THE GUY WHO INVENTED THE VERY FIRST MOTOR HAD to be delivered locally at a later survivor, as a caregiver, as a ALANON AN AWFUL LOT OF ENGINE-UITY. Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley date. A Montana based wine friend, as an advocate makes a Thursdays, 8 pm distributor will be available to powerful impact. Together we answer questions and provide can make a difference – UNTIL ACA Meeting suggestions for wine selections. CANCER IS NO MORE! 12-step program for Tickets are available at Madison Begin your Relay for Life Adult Children of Alcoholics Valley Bank and First Madison journey and join us, Saturday, Bethany Hall-Sheridan | Weds 7 pm Valley Bank, or by calling Meg April 20, for wine, fun, food, Sammons, 682-7093 or Jesse and friends, First Madison ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Rice, 581-1001. Valley Bank Lobby, 6:00 – 9:00 Meeting Every Thurs. at Relay For Life is the p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. 8 p.m., Church of the American Cancer Society’s Wine tasting is brought to you Valley, Twin Bridges Patrick Watson Chris Hartsfield Kathy Tetrault Roman M. ALANON MEETING signature annual event that by Meadow Creek Marchers PA-C APRN, FNP-BC PA-C Hendrickson, M.D Same Time - Same Place offers everyone in a community as a team fundraising event for an opportunity to participate Madison County Relay for Life www.rubyvalleyhospital.com Email The Madisonian @ in the fight against cancer. 2013. editor, ads or [email protected] B4 Thursday, April 11, 2013

We have competitive Students of the month for Sheridan Schools auto rates! Sheridan Schools is this award expectantly look Kindergarten- Charlie Derby Hamilton very pleased to announce the forward to the free meal so First grade- Samantha Agnetti Eighth grade- Aspen Tutsch Call today to get your free rate quote! Students of the Month. Based generously awarded them by Second grade- Henry Sutton Ninth grade- Dylan anderson Auto • Home • Farm • Business • Health • Life • Worker’s Comp • Contractors on the following criteria, Jennie Short, proprietor of The Third grade- Jenna Nate Tenth grade- Colter Kenworthy Dean A. Derby, CIC, Agent faculty and staff members Prospector! THANK YOU Fourth grade- Hayleigh Decker Eleventh grade- Xavier Harris 21 yrs Experience choose students: Citizenship, JENNIE, we think you are Fifth grade- Madison Fabel Twelfth grade- Jordan Evans Member, NFU President’s Council, National Sales Honor Award Leadership and Academic wonderful and truly appreciate Sixth grade- Daniel Kruer Ennis: 406-682-4215 | Bozeman: 406-556-0893 Attitude. The recipients of all you do for Sheridan Schools! Seventh grade- Stephen Cell: 406-580-0893 | Fax: 406-556-0896 In Ennis Tuesdays & by Appointment Sheridan School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Babcock, Dallas Galloup, McKenzie McKitrick, Braydon Stoker, Ashley Barney, Kyler Garcia, Carina McKitrick, Walker Streight, Jasmine Bills, Tieryn Goodman, William McNally, Delaney Sullivan, Connor Rich’s Flooring Bullock, Dalton Gorges, Johnathin Moen, MaKenzie Weddle, Stephanie Clemmons, Kaylee Green, Taylor Murdoch, Wyatt Welch, Samantha 310 Gallatin Farmers Ave., Belgrade Coder, Levi Griffis, Brooke Nestegard, Haley Wham, Derek 406-388-7955 or cell 406-209-1168 Coffman, Kayla Griffis, Kacee Newman, Austin Wham, Dustin Cornett, Brady Rhodes Gustin, Taylor Nizamani, Muhammad Yates, Amber Cross, Trevor Hubbard, Justin Ott, Tucker CARPET ~ TILE ~ LINOLEUM Crowley, Cole Hunter Jensen, Taylar Owens, Madison “For quality you can stand on.” Diebert, Madisen Johnerson, Chad Owens, Race "ON A ROLL" Dietz, Kortney Kimmey, Austin Philpott, Kathleen (Improvement to GPA) Elliott, Kyler Joseph Kimmey, Samantha Reed, Jack Farnes, Reid Klatt, Caitlin Roberts, Kelsie Ball, George Fortner, Troy Leo, Wylie John Schabarker, Kathryn Charon, Paige France, Jahnna Leum, Gabriel Schaufler, Julie Davies, Mackenzie France, Madison Lohrenz, Jacob Shand, Coleton Hayes, Maddison Fredrickson, Mariah Martello, Chelsea Sitz, Taylre Satre, Jarys Frye, Cassandra Martello, Nacole Skillman, Matthew Treasure State SbuHles Galloup, Madison McKinney, Rylee Snider, Gabriel Terry Jenkins (406) 209-3996 Home: (406) 682-4105 Harrison School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Kelley Knack (406) 579-5442 [email protected] HIGH SCHOOL “B” Honor Roll JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Charmea Trevino Box 912· Ennis, MT 59729 “A” Honor Roll Kyra Andrews “A” Honor Roll *Denotes 4.0 This Too Shall Pass 2~/l/365 Don Elpel John Brennan Hailey Hokanson Lane Buus PERFECT ATTENDANCE Reliving An Annual Affliction Chas Buus Kolton Moe Doug Christensen (from 8/29/2013) Britt Cooper* Josh Nye Derik DeFrance* Taya DeFrance* Sierra Panagakis Josie Hokanson Kyra Andrews Delaney Galloup Megan Skillman Lane Buus Drop Off Service Alecia Panagakis Steven Strong “B” Honor Roll Sage Buus MADISON Garrett Petersen* Jacob Traucht Doug Christensen ENNIS 682-4933 Laundry and Cleaning Kristen White* Taylor Twofeathers Alexys Bacon Kayley Christensen TUESDAY WEDNESDAY DILLON: The Mini (by 8:30 a.m.) WHITEHALL: Tri-County IGA Becca White Zane VonBergen Jessica Hays Britt Cooper ALDER: Alder Market Tori Wilson* Jessica Ypma Zach Jackson SHERIDAN: Serendipity’s THURSDAY Jakob Nye TWIN BRIDGES: Mad Hatters VIRGINIA CITY: Rank’s Drug John’s Words of Wisdom: The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket. VEHICLES FOR SALE Our Specialized Services include cleaning of clothes, blankets, comforters, pillows & area rugs Cheapest Fords, Twin Bridges Jr/ Dodge Ram Pickups, Sr High School Ruby Valley Hospital Physical Therapy Chryslers, & Jeeps. Occupational & Speech Therapy Trades Accepted Hands on care for all your body needs. 1-877-GOT-WOLF Honor Roll Orthopedic & Sports Injuries Self Care 1-877-468-9653 SENIORS Cassidy Wetzel Total Joint Rehabilitation Home Safety Marcus Bendon Bill Yeager Back & Neck Care Adaptive Equipment Bayley Butler Sore Stressed Muscles Hand, Wrist - & Elbow Syndromes STENDER’S BALDY MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION CJ Cox 8TH GRADE Tension Headaches & Chronic Pain Neurological Rehabilitation Steve & Kali Stender Haylee Lammi Karly Amos Brady Lovejoy Gage Baumeister Available Mon.-Fri. at Ruby Valley Hospital Britani Mager Shay Broksle 220 E. Crofoot, Sheridan, MT 59749-9508 406-842-5081 REMODELS GARAGES/SHOPS • Clark Mocilac Cooper Christensen SIDING • ROOFING • HOUSES Tate Myers Ericka Delgado NO JOB TOO SMALL! Conrad Nikkels Chace Guinnane Max Orrin Mickey Patritti Tanner Cox Brooke Schandelmeier Home: 406-842-5873 3735 Hwy 287 Mackay Hirst Wesley Armstrong Cell: 406-596-0364 Sheridan, MT 59749 Hannah Konen Kaleb Bausch Colton Tash Haley Fournier Mikayla Tilstra Sierra Frandsen Audrey George Joe Smithson JUNIORS Mara Johnson Zach Amos Chase Kneeland CARPET STEAM CLEANING Alison Griebenow Garrett Wentzel UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Matt Leber Cassie Williams Morgan Martin SMOKE & WATER RESTORATION Lauren Mehlhoff 7TH GRADE Clay Stephens Lance Carlson Grading - Excavation - Hauling 682-7354 Kristen Ashcraft Lane Frandsen Septic Installation - Demolition Serving the Ennis Area Heather Breakall Mick Hendrickson Kelsie Dustin Jenna Nelson PAST EXPERIENCE FROM 1969 TO PRESENT Bailey Escott Andrianna Pollorena Andrew George Megan Bausch Large Housing Tracts Southern CA Alaska Pipe Line La Costa Terminal Camp, Valdeze, AK Hallie Schwend Kaleb Garrison Scrips Ranch Noah Harbor Torry Pines Area Water Treatment Plant SOPHOMORES Beth Huttinga Bear Brand Ranch, Dana PT Otay Mesa, CA And Lots More! Gibson Butler Eddie Kelly Job Types: Seth Dustin Ruth Redfield Road Jobs Dozers, Scrapers, Blades, Loaders, Sami Nicholls Savanna Stewart Freeway Hwy 8, San Diego East Compaction Machines, Trenching County Machines, Lots of Setting Grade Kassidy Patritti Beau Wagner Freeway 805, San Diego Stakes, Controlling Cuts & Fills Mick Wetherbee Fort Irwin, Barstow, CA Jared Wisler Twin Bridges Elementary Dam Jobs The Sportsman’s Lodge Julia Cox School Lower Sunshine Dam, Meeteetse, WY Katie Hall Honor Roll 3rd quarter Ririe Dam, Ririe, ID Gabe Johnson 2012-2013 Dinner Dusty Kiem We would like the opportunity to estimate your job! Eggplant Crostini We will go over with you how we will do your job and why. Josh Kneeland 6TH GRADE Eggplant parmesan baked atop seasoned crostini bread and garnished with chiffonade basil. 9 Nolan Konen Ayden Anderson Thank you, Eric Smith | 682-7103 Raspberry Mousse Paige Phillips Riah Edsall Hand-folded daily, and limited. Garnished with raspberry and mint. 6 Ezra Redfield Cole Escott Shrimp Cocktail Spencer Stewart Katie Fritts Attention: Piano Tuner Butterflied white shrimp cooked and shocked in traditional gulf-coast spices. 10 Michael Walsh Nora Humbert Servicing the Area this Week Parmesan-Truffled Onion Rings Taryn Johnson Full serving of rings tossed in white truffle oil, and dusted with parmesan and asiago cheeses. 7 FRESHMEN Blu Keim Pan-Seared Walnut Chicken Tracen Eggers Ethan Kneeland GREG DAILEY PIANO SERVICE Honey and crushed walnut crusted chicken breast seared and baked to perfection. 18 Justin Nelson Bailey Mays The Sundance Kid Katie Pfertsh Clancy Phillips Marinated flank steak grilled to temperature, thin-sliced, and sauced in chimichurri. 23 Kiley Staples Gregor Schwend PROFESSIONAL TUNING &REPAIR Eric Swenson Lobster Ravioli Mushroom ravioli under Scotty’s lobster cream sauce and steamed langoustine. 22 Wynn Swenson 5TH GRADE 30 Years Experience Madyson Beagley Rob Dale Chicken Pesto Alfredo Trained by Leading Piano Manufacturers Grilled chicken breast over penne pasta tossed in a pesto alfredo sauce. 21 Kaylan Garrison Avery George Jessica George Ashleigh Guinnane The Other Side of the Pond Schools • Churches • Teachers • Homes Wild-caught black grouper fillet seasoned, grilled, and set atop a Mexican wild rice Alice Giem Nate Konen and pilaf blend. 24 Megan Martin Brooke Mehlhoff 406-570-9941 Mariah Mays Kenna Millhouse Rylee Mehring Bryce Nye 310 Mt Highway 287 | Ennis, Montana 59729 | 1-406-682-4242 Kjersten Sandru Dante Salerno

Document: 0000188402.eps;Page: 1;Format:(91.85 x 76.20 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Apr 05, 2010 10:24:44;GF Tribune PROOF (406)791-1444 Gabbi Stephens Beth Wrzesinski Thursday, April 11, 2013 B5 LIONS CLUB NEWS Square Athlet dison ic Cl AMa th l e ti c sub pring into pring! BUY 3 MONTHS SUPFRONT ANDS GET 4TH MONTH HALF OFF!

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Pictures from Bill Mercer Members welcomed two new individuals into the club. Pictured from L to R . Diane McPhetres, membership chairman, Ron Hardwich, new member, Joe Miscero sponsor, Wayne Ellerman, new member and his sponsor Jim Forsberg. Upcoming events that you want to mark on your calendar: April 19th Spring Bingo and May 4th Annual Lions Club Auction. Watch the Madisonian for more details. Next regular Lions Club meeting April 10th Madison Fire Hall 7 p.m.

Natasha Hegmann recently spoke at the Ennis Lins Club meeting. Natasha, Food Corps Service Member, spoke about the Madison Farm to Fork program and also about the Ennis School Garden project of which the Lions Club supports. Natasha told the club members that many school children were learning about gardening and very enthusiastic about the school garden.

COMMERCIAL LEASE FOR RENT The Montana Heritage Commission is renting out a retail space known as “Aunt Julia’s” on historic Virginia City main street. Space is approx. 800 square feet and is the perfect place for Art, Jewelry outlet and/or other “Western” type atmosphere for retailers. Rent is paid for the months of June, July, August and September. This is the perfect opportunity to sell your merchandise for Virginia City’s 150th Anniversary!!! All interested parties need to call 406-369-8147 for specific details. wanted seasonal help

The Montana Heritage Commission is looking to hire up to 12 short Term Seasonal Workers in Virginia City, MT. $9.48 – $12.60/hour. Positions will run from approximately mid May – mid September. For application information, contact any Job Service or the state website to apply online: http://mt.gov/statejobs/statejobs. asp or call 406-843-5247. Resumes/applications will also be accepted at the office at 300 ½ West Wallace St., Virginia City. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Charles and Sue Bovey Visitor Center The Montana Heritage Commission is in process of designing and building a visitor center at the Nevada City Train Depot in Honor of Senator Charles and Sue Bovey who played a major role in the restoration and preservation of Virginia City, Montana. The Montana Heritage Commission are seeking any photos, experiences, and or quotes to help in this project. Please call 406-843-5247 Or email photos or information to: [email protected] B6 Thursday, April 11, 2013 Burning to Begin on (406) the Madison 494-6604 Ranger District 3766 Harrison Submitted by Leona Roderick under prescribed conditions and monitor these burns after Avenue, Fire officials from ignition to ensure they stay Madison Ranger District will with prescribed boundaries. BUtte soon begin prescribed fire Travelers and residents activity, which may result between Three Dollar Bridge in visible smoke mid-April and Lyons Bridge, Vigilante through mid-June. and Harris creek of the Firefighters will be southern part of the Tobacco burning piles throughout the Roots may see smoke from Gravelly Mountain Range in these burns, however little southern Madison County. impact from the smoke is The areas include Upper expected. Ruby River valley, Harris For more information Creek area and in the vicinity regarding these prescribed of Cliff and Wade Lakes. burns, contact the Madison Fire crews will burn Ranger District at 682-4253.

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latest craze has me looking more closely at the deals of our local grocery stores. HOLLOWTOP They spend money on their circular ads; you can save B4 SMOKE SIGNALS Sarah Miller, your family money spending For the Madisonian a few minutes perusing their By Art Kehler sales. for The Madisonian Extreme Couponing Sunni Knaption We save our family money Madison by subscribing to Netflix— Twin Bits Chlorophyll Challenged Conservation District we stream shows instantly The next TBCA meeting through our laptop and our Wii will be Friday, April 12, at 8:30 video game console. Netflix a.m. at The Old Hotel. Election Confessions of Non-Flower Person suggested the TLC show, of Board of Directors will be “Extreme Couponing” and I held that day. Vote in person Not long ago while getting my trod.” Instead, it could be said spent last week taking notes or by proxy. Nominations: mail at the Harrison Post Office, I that “flowers wither where Art What's In a Word? and terrifying my husband that Jack Leber for Chair, Heather overheard a conversation between has stomped.” I would try to save thousands Puckett for Treasurer, and Pat some local folks. Not surprisingly Building on that stellar Speaking the language of dollars and begin a massive Bradley for Secretary. At this with spring fast approaching, the start, I proceeded to irrigate. stockpile of nearly free time the Vice Chair position discussion concerned tending Before long, it became apparent of conservation household items. is still vacant; the TBCA flowers. As I listened, I couldn't that tulip beds don't require the can operate without a Vice help but admire same volume of If you haven’t had a chance For anyone who defines the boundaries. The Chair but it is helpful to the their extensive water as do rice to watch the reality TV show, has traveled out of the true meaning of the word organization to have the support knowledge of paddies. Despite each 20-minute episode follows country, you understand the is broad, and includes the of a Vice Chair. There is room how to make my finest efforts, two extreme shoppers (usually challenge of not knowing whole landscape within for Write-In nominations. things grow. a number of obsessive-compulsives) as they the meanings of words or those boundaries; the region Paula Kinoshita, out-going When invited plants somehow prepare for gigantic grocery struggling to use unfamiliar or area drained by a river. Chair, is taking comments and to join the withstood the shopping trips. Combining words correctly. But how Here is the key to suggestions until the April 12 discussion, ravages of my store deals, Sunday newspaper often do you hear words in understanding the term: a meeting at oldhotel@3rivers. I sheepishly care taking circulars, internet coupons and our own country that you watershed includes all the net. The civic organization confessed that- and bloomed. manufacturer coupons (and don’t fully understand? parts of the land within is also looking to change the -"the only thing However, it set against the backdrop of Or, how often do you hear it. This means forests, meeting time—on the floor I've ever grown wasn't long the 2008 economic downturn) people using incorrectly? rangeland, pastures, is the suggestion of moving is fungus on a before it was the shoppers take multiply In the world of wetlands, and urban areas, meetings to Wednesdays at loaf of bread." evident that I cartloads of groceries out of natural resources, as well as the rivers and Noon. Pass on your ideas and Pathetic as Art Kehler had more than the store for pennies. misunderstandings and streams. The list is long volunteer by contacting Jack that may seem just lack of I have no desire to misuse of terms are common, because of our diverse Leber at jack.leber@prumt. for a citizen of an agricultural experience to overcome. stockpile hundreds of rolls and they can have some landscape, and the system is of paper towels or to collect com. town, there was good reason Some folks are born with for my seemingly appalling a “green thumb.” Me? I was challenging consequences. complex because every part products we don’t use just One such term is the word affects other parts. Forest The Buy Local Business shortcoming. To explain, for many born with “photosynthesis- because they are free or create “watershed.” health affects range health, Expo will be held at the years, I rented my dwellings. purging paws.” Compared to overages that could be applied So what is a and wetland health affects fairgrounds on May 4 from 9 Hence, the landlords took care of my chlorophyll-choking caress, to non-sale items. But I am “watershed”? The primary river health. The parts a.m. to 2 p.m. There are still such tedious trivialities as lawns Tordon is perfumed bubble bath. interested in saving our family definition has roots in cannot be disconnected, nor a few vendor spaces available and posies. By so craftily doing, In my jinxed hands, even Miracle money and the possibility of topography: The region should they be considered for Ruby Valley businesses. I was able to invest my free time Grow acts as a paranormal cutting our food budget by half or area drained by a river. isolated. Call Bob Reimard at 842-7900 in more gratifying pursuits such defoliant similar to Agent Orange. is intriguing. The second definition is When natural resource I follow TheFrugalGirls. to reserve a space. as fishing, camping and hiking. For instance, the petals on my rose However, as often happens, bushes aren't nearly so impressive less used, but relates to the management is concerned, com on Facebook and they are first: an important point the whole of the watershed always passing on great deals From TBS Calendar: recent events have drastically as the lethal, fang-like thorns. changed my lifestyle. They don't just tear clothing; of division or transition needs to be considered. and DIY tips. I have printed between two phases. In So local groups take the Thurs. April 11: Senior To begin, not long ago, I they crave blood. Spiders fear to off restaurant deals that may natural resource contexts, “watershed approach,” Citizens Spring Dinner, 11 am; purchased my present home, tread the hollyhocks by the shed. only save us a buck or two, we’re talking about the first a method of considering Pre-Festival Concert 7 pm; around which the previous owner Once, I'm pretty sure I observed but I believe those dollars will definition. all of the parts and VFW mtg @ MT Room, 7:30 had planted numerous flowers. one of those blossoms that open add up. I dipped my toes into One of the best ways to their relationships. It pm Not knowing what to do, when and follow the sun's arc across the the couponing pond this past understand the watershed requires that the values April 12-13: Senior Class growing season arrived, I let sky, abruptly reverse direction at weekend at Target in Bozeman. is to see it. Pretend you of these different parts be Trip to Salt Lake City things take their natural course. my approach. It was really challenging with are looking down on the recognized- fisheries are Fri. April 12: Track Meet Soon, the sown beds were Conversely, that which I the kids in tow, and the store landscape from thousands important, and agricultural @ Belgrade sprouting a fetching blend of intentionally try to kill flourishes. deals complicated my coupon of feet in the air. You see lands are too. The goal is to Sat. April 13: JrHi Track emaciated flowers and vibrant When spraying for dandelions, strategy but in the end I was the valley bottoms directly have healthy forests, range, Meet @ Belgrade; Track Meet noxious weeds. Urged on by everything dies but the able to save enough money to below you, and lined on two pastures, wetlands, urban @ Bozeman the steely stares of neighbors, I dandelions. After being doused to pay for the gas it takes for us to (or more) sides are mountain areas, as well as rivers and Mon. April 15: grudgingly submitted to trying saturation, leafy spurge rebounds get to Bozeman. ranges. As a thunderstorm streams, so the end result is Trailblazers 4-H mtg @ my hand at tending the barely to the dimensions of a Costa Rican Without getting in over my rolls across the region, you a “healthy watershed.” Lunchroom, 7 pm blossoming finery. rain forest. In desperation, I even head, I am testing these money- see sheets of rain falling. Understanding the term Tues. April 16: Reg. School While pulling weeds for considered napalm. However, saving tips. The Internet Depending on which side watershed and its proper use Board mtg @ MT Room, 7 pm; the first time ever, I failed to the cost in neighborly relations provides many options for of the mountain range the is the first step in achieving Track Meet, Dillon notice that, in their early stages proved prohibitive. couponing like coupons.com rain falls, that rain will a healthy watershed. Wed. April 17: Big Hole of development, many buds In the final analysis, there's and other coupon databases; end up eventually flowing The final product Watershed mtg @ MT Room, look remarkably like grass. no denying that, to flowers, I am *Like* your favorite product into a major river, perhaps ultimately requires people 7 pm Consequently, at least as many the personification of a biblical providers on Facebook and the Madison, the Ruby, the understanding the way the April 19-20: District plants were uprooted as were plaque. As things stand now, I am you will have access to special Boulder, the Big Hole or the watershed functions, as well Music Festival @ Deer Lodge weeds and grass. Also, it took considering plastic flowers and deals. Writing your favorite Jefferson. as their roles in the process. Mon. April 22: No School, a while for me to grasp that Astroturf. Hopefully, I can't kill brands will most likely result But the common Watershed health begins Spring Break when pulling weeds it is best to them. If so, I'll have no choice in extra coupons. Trying to misunderstanding of when we see our landscape April 21- 28: Close-Up position the feet outside the pansy but to unpack the fishing pole, eat healthier but find it cost- “watershed” is that it from thousands of feet Trip to Washington D.C. bed. Thus, did I prove to be the hiking shoes and tent. Being prohibitive? A little bit of applies only to the water, in the air, not just what is Tues. April 30: Nat’l antithesis of the romantic saying, chlorophyll-challenged is a heavy research and you may be able when in fact, the path of below our feet. Honor Society Induction/ “flowers bloom where you have burden but--it is what it is! to score killer deals on organic the water is simply what and non-GMO products. This Banquet, 6 pm

is willing to accept. This What you want to make Price based on greed: The solution is to is the same whether it is a from selling your home Even if have been shown set the price right from pack of gum or a million mean nothing to buyers. So your house will likely the beginning. This will eal dollar house. setting a price based on what sell for around $250,000, help make your selling The R Although the economics you want so you can retire, you insist on listing it experience much more e state may be simple, arriving move, start a business, etc. for $275,000 because pleasant and successful. C o R neR at that magic price is will almost certainly fail. “someone will come along sometimes very difficult. If Price based on ego: who just has to have it.” WHY ISN’T MY HOME SELLING? you have taken the time to Your neighbor sold for The problem is it won’t take educate yourself on the local $200,000 last year so you long for buyers to realize market and are diligent in want $210,000 because your price is unrealistic. Holly Driskill your home is less that hiring a professional agent, you “know” your house is So you drop the price, but Prudential Montana the price you want. For all and willing to listen to better regardless of the fact not enough, and it sits even the time and effort that goes them, arriving at that magic the market has dropped 5 longer and soon you have a If your answer is price, in to buying and selling, the number is much easier. percent since your neighbor listing that has been on the you will be correct the economics of the process is Here are some common sold. Unfortunately, your market for so long buyers majority of the time. If your relatively simple. Anything mistakes sellers make when opinion does not carry any assume something must be home isn’t selling, buyers is only worth what a buyer setting a price: weight with the buyers. wrong with your home and probably think the value of is willing to pay and a seller Price based on need: Only their opinion matters. they steer clear. Holly Driskill

than 20 percent from 2012 Clouds A’Break’ Over Yonder” “hard time” song which goes CommodityInsite.com highs.” • “There’s Nothing Soft by Chubby Parker. like this: “The Standard & About Hard Times” by Jimmy • “Starving To Death By Jerry Welch for The Madisonian Poor’s Agriculture Index Buffett. On A Government Claim” by “My bills are all due and of eight commodities has • “How Can A Poor Edward L. Crain the baby needs shoes and I’m Hard Times Ahead For Commodities? declined 21 percent from a Man Stand Such Times And • “The Sun Will Come busted. peak on July 20, including a 28 Live?” Blind Alfred Reed Out Tomorrow” from sound Cotton is down to a quarter percent slump in wheat, which • “Gypsy Woman“(She’s tract, “Annie” by various a pound, but I’m busted. Commodity values as sparked a surge in global entered a bear market in early Homeless) by Crystal Waters artists I got a cow that went dry measured by the CRB Index crop prices, corn has joined January. Soybeans, down 22 • “Take This Job And • “Hard Time Will Be and a hen that won’t lay collapsed this week, akin to a, soybeans and wheat in a bear- percent from a closing high in Shove It!” by Johnny Paycheck. The Best Time” by Charley A big stack of bills that “waterfall break.” A decline so market slump as demand slows September, first reached a bear • “Coal Miners Pride. gets bigger each day. severe, the Index back to the and farmers prepare to boost market in November. Coffee Daughter” by Loretta Lynn. • “She Got the The county’s gonna haul levels of last July, thanks mostly output in 2013.” and sugar also are in bear • “”Mr. President (Have Goldmine, I Got the Shaft" by my belongings away cause I’m to pronounced weakness with “Corn futures in markets.” Pity On The Working Man)” Jerry Reed. busted.” grain, metal and the petroleum Chicago plunged 13 percent In my newspaper lyrics by Randy Newman. • “Patches” by Clarence markets. It was a bloodbath since the U.S. Department of column from Oct. 18, 2008, I • “Workingman Blues” Parker. If you enjoy my to put it mildly. And as prices Agriculture said March 28 listed some of the top songs by Merle Haggard. weekly column in this were collapsing, various news that inventories were bigger for “hard times.” Due to • “Ain’t Nothing Going In 1963, Ray Charles newspaper you may enjoy sources were quick to tout than analysts forecast and that the collapse underway with On But the Rent” by Gwen won his fourth Grammy in InsideFutures.com were my the news with inflammatory farmers will plant the most commodity prices and for what Guthrie. a row for, “Busted.” Log on comments are published as headlines adding to the acres this year since 1936. may lie ahead, here again is • “In The Ghetto” by to YouTube.com and watch much as twice a day. If you do downward pressure. Corn, soybeans and wheat, the list of those tunes. During, Elvis Preseley. him sitting comfortably at the not care for my column then For instance, from biggest U.S. crops along with “hard times,“ if you have to • “Bread Line Blues by piano, swaying to and fro, head avoid InsideFutures.com where Bloomberg News: “Nine hay, have tumbled into bear listen to bad news, I say, hear Slim Smith. bobbing and in his own unique my comments are featured as months after a U.S. drought markets with drops of more it in a song! • “See The Black style singing the ultimate, much as twice a day. B8 Thursday, April 11, 2013

years back my good truck died, so oldest son Davey and his wife My dad would park the car so he I didn't have a CD player since the Jolene gave birth to last week. could see us from her third floor one in my car didn't work. Can I have to say I give Jolene a lot hospital room window, and then Breakfast & Lunch Menu you just imagine, no CD player to of credit for having a lot of grit. we would play on that hill, rolling listen to music when I drive! So Giving birth is one thing but down it over and over again. ENNIS about four years ago I bought a giving birth while you have the When we got tired we got in the used truck in Helena, and it had a flu is horrible. car with our dog, a border collie Lunch includes: fresh salad/fruit bar & milk CD player! When I picked up the Before it is time to go into named Sport, locked all the doors Thursday - April 4 truck, the first place I went was labor you make all these plans and snuggled into sleeping bags NO SCHOOL around the to Wal-Mart and got a new CD, on who will watch the kids, till dad came to drive us all home. Friday -April 5 Greatest Hits of George Strait. I who is coming, etc. Well babies Maybe I should write a NO SCHOOL put it in, listened to it all the way take charge as soon as they start country song about kids playin' Wood Stove back home and wanted to take it to think it is time to come; and on the hospital hill till momma Monday - April 8 by Gail Banks Breakfast - Muffins out and it would not come out. I'd then they take charge they don't comes home. It would be Lunch - Chicken sandwich, mac & cheese Gosh do you think the get back in the truck, and George care what your plans are. Our sometimes a sad song, sometimes wind will blow this week?! The would start singin' again then I plans were to take the other two a happy song. Tuesday - April 9 would try to take the CD out to girls with us to the hospital and So what have we learned Breakfast - French toast, ham pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to put another in and could not get let them stay in the waiting room this week? We come to love not Lunch - Chili cheese tots change; the realist adjusts the it out. People would tell me all playing. We'd take turns watching by finding a perfect person, but Wednesday - April 10 sails. I am a pessimist; I am so these tips on how to get a CD out, them. Both of the girls had flu the by learning to see an imperfect Breakfast -Biscuits & gravy tired of the wind! but now worked. Some ideas may days before Jolene got the flu and person perfectly. Sometimes Lunch - Chicken alfredo Did you watch the American have worked but I didn't want to went into labor, so they could people put up walls, not to keep Country Music awards in Las take a chance of breaking my not go into the hospital, not even others out, but to see who cares HARRISON Vegas Sunday night? I really CD player again. At least I could the lobby. So Davey had to keep enough to break them down. liked the tribute to Dick Clark listen to George. Like I said this them in the car with him, while When you feel like giving up, Thursday - April 4 was four years ago, that tape is Jolene is up in delivery, until her remember why you held on for so Breakfast - Cereal done by Garth Brooks and George Strait. “The Dance” is one of my still in my CD player. I have never sisters could get to Butte to watch long in the first place. Advice is Lunch - Ham & scalloped potatoes favorite songs that Garth sings, got it out. the little girls. I was hurrying to what we ask for when we already Friday -April 5 and I so enjoy how George sings, My youngest son Luke used get to the hospital but I was still know the answer but wish we Breakfast - Muffins “The Cowboy Rides Away.” It is my truck for a week a while back. behind everyone driving. Having didn't. Lunch - Pizza true that when things are going He brought it back, and said to the two little girls in the car all Happy 80th birthday to real good for you, you listen to me, “Did you know you can't get afternoon, I told Davey about Mona Edwards in Pony this Monday - April 8 that CD out of your player?” I the cool playground on the other week. Here’s' to hoping she Breakfast -Pigs in a blanket the song you like and you hear told him yes and that it had been side of St. James Hospital and enjoys her party in her honor at Lunch - Popcorn shrimp the music and enjoy it, but when things are not going to great for in there for quite some time. He the neat hill to play on. So he the SC center. Tuesday - April 9 you, when you listen to a favorite said, “Well mom after a week of took the girls over to play to pass Lots of track meets Breakfast - French toast sticks song, you listen to the words and listening to George strait over and some time. They loved it and are happening nowadays, high school Lunch - Fish sandwich then you know why it is a favorite over again, I have decided that he still asking to go back and play at and junior high. If you have Wednesday - April 10 song! grows on you, and I know all the the playground on the hill at the some time, stop by one and watch Breakfast -Waffles, sausage For those we have lost words to his greatest hits!” hospital. some of the local kids. There are Lunch - Chicken pot pie we know as the words in “The I guess I am gong to have It brought back flash backs some very talented athletes in the Cowboy Rides Away” state, “the to get Luke and Katie George when I hear them say that. When counties' schools! SHERIDAN last good bye is hard to take. “ Strait’s greatest hits CD for their my mom was in the St. James "There comes a point in I bet you can't tell that Garth wedding present! YEEHAW!! Hospital the last month of her your life when you realize who FYI: Breakfast meals are served with toast and George are two of my very I am a grandma again-- a life, my brother and I couldn't go really matters, who never did, and Lunch meals are served with fresh romaine & spinach salad favorite country singers. Some grandson David John who my into the hospital to see her either. who always will." and a vegetable bar which includes: Carrots, tomato, broccoli, kidney or garbanzo beans Thursday - April 4 Breakfast - Cereal, muffin Friends of the Sheridan Library to host Lunch - Chicken cavatini Friday -April 5 fourth “Tax Relief” wine tasting on April 12 NO SCHOOL Monday - April 8 Breakfast -Cereal, french toast Submitted by William Talbott host their fourth annual “Tax Quartet. be 10 dollars and attendance Lunch - Tuna mac and cheese Director of Sheridan Relief” Gathering on Friday, Door prizes will be is limited to those 21 and Public Library April 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. awarded and a drawing will over. Proceeds will go to the Tuesday - April 9 at the library in Sheridan. be held for a wine and cheese library's expansion fund. For Breakfast - Cereal, waffles Bring your friends and Join us and relax basket. Tickets for the drawing more information, please Lunch - BBQ beef on a bun celebrate the end of tax with wine, hors d'oeuvre, are five dollars apiece and are contact the library at 842- Wednesday - April 10 season with the Friends of the conversation and live music available at the library and at 5770 or Carol Lee Swager at Breakfast -Cereal, yogurt bar Sheridan Library, who will by The Silver Bow String the gathering. Admittance will 842-5554. Lunch - Baked ham, scalloped potatoes

TWIN BRIDGES All breakfast menus include: toast, fruit, milk, juice Find Fellowship With Us All lunch menus include: salad bar, fruit, cold milk Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church Thursday - April 4 Worship 10:00 a.m. Breakfast - Cereal, bagel cream cheese Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery Lunch - Beef stroganoff Vern Grotzke, Pastor Non-Denominational Christ Friday -April 5 682-4949 Centered, Spirit Led Worship Breakfast - Egg Muffin, sausage, cheese Franklin Wesselius, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 842-5724 Liturgy Schedule Lunch - Beefy nachos Morning Worship 11 a.m. 842-5724 • 3648 Hwy 287 St. Patrick, Ennis Monday - April 8 Evening Service 6 p.m. Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. Breakfast -Peach or apple crisp Mid-Week Service, Lunch - Ravioli, french bread HARRISON Wednesday 6 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Mary, Laurin Tuesday - April 9 Harrison, Montana Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. Breakfast - Cereal, granola 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Deacon Andy Dorrington, 6 Blocks South of City Complex Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 Lunch - Chili cheese fries Sunday School & Madison Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - April 10 Located in the heart of Valley Breakfast -Waffles, sausage link Madison Valley for the Pastor Joe Miller Presbyterian Lunch - Corn dogs, trail mix Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises To Our God. Spread the Word! Church WORSHIP September - April ~ 11 a.m. May - August ~ 9 a.m. Ennis Meals on Wheels Everyone Welcome Rev. Jean M. Johnson 682-4355 ~ Ennis Wednesday, April 10 - Hamburger stew, biscuits, Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel sliced tomatoes, relish tray, banana bread & peaches Phil 2:16 Holding forth the word of life: Thursday, April 11 - Chicken cordon bleu, rice Dr. Ray Teston pilaf, peas, caesar salad, bread, tapioca with Pastor CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. topping & cookie JESUS CHRIST OF Society LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church Sunday School 10 a.m. 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Friday, April 12 - BUFFET Sacrament Meeting 114 N. Main, Sheridan 10:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 842-5845 Phone 682-4244 SBC Sunday School Testimony Meetings 1 p.m. MADISON VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Ennis Town Hall. Tuesday - Friday at NOON. 11:20 a.m. ALL WELCOME Pastor Lonnie Horn We ask a $4 minimum donation for meals. R S & Priesthood Aides for the hearing impaired Each week a Bible lesson full of On Fridays you can take what is left over home 12:10 p.m. Sunday Service (bring your own containers). All meals are subject to change without notice. healing Christian concepts is read Family History Center aloud in our Sunday service. 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) Ruby Valley United Please call 682-4550 for questions or to request delivery. 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Methodist Parish Pres. Thompson 682-7415 Tuesday Night www.spirituality.com Invites You To Worship With Us 133 MT Hwy 287 6:30-8:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer Pastor Ben Nardi Area Senior Meals Office: (406)842-5934 (Kids/Youth) Home: (406)842-7732 THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY Wednesday Senior meals, Virginia City BAHA’I FAITH 6:30-8:00 p.m. Church of the Valley OF GOD Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Twin Bridges Senior meals now being served in Virginia City for So it will come to pass that Love God, Love People when women participate Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) Sunday School 11:00 a.m. citizens 60 and over every Tuesday and Thursday at fully and equally in the Pastor Charles Tucker Youth Group (7th-12th grade) Worship 11:00 a.m. affairs of the world, when the Creamery for a nominal fee of $3. Lunches served they enter confidently and SUNDAY SERVICE Ruby Valley Food Pantry Bethel UMC 11:30-12 p.m. capably the great arena of Schedule Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Sheridan laws and politics, war will Bible Study Worship 9:00 a.m. cease; for woman will be New Hope Pregnancy Support Center Sunday School 10:15 a.m. the obstacle and hindrance Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Meals for seniors, Twin Bridges Call Kathleen at 596-1080 Extreme Faith Youth Group to it. This is true and without Children’s Church 10:45 Sunday Evenings The TBS&CC provides Meals for Seniors every Tuesday doubt. We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool and Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wagon Wheel Restau- 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT www.baha’i.org 589-4107 to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 rant in Twin Bridges for seniors 60 years and up. (Spouse and caregivers are invited.) Sign-in is requested and donation can be provided. Madison County Episcopal Churches SUNDAY SERVICES In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 9:30 a.m. Ruby Valley Food Pantry, Sheridan Join Us for Sunday Worship! Alder School Open Saturdays from 10-12 p.m. Located at 114 N. Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church SATURDAY Main St. in New Beginnings. Serving the Ruby Valley Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan 6 p.m. (contemporary) from Silver Star to Virginia City. Contact Doris at 842- Sunday Sunday Christ-centered, 7161 or Wannetta at 842-5783 for 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bible Based Teaching more information. www.rvec.org Bible Study Open Question Forum Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Tel. 406-842-5915 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713 Thursday, April 11, 2013 B9 Dillon dominates Sheridan Invitational track meet Both the boys’ and girls’ 12:08; 5. Chris Loret De Mola, 134-6; 2. Alec Nehring, Man., 6:10; 4. Demi Shinabarger, Manhattan, 4:43.88; 3. Jefferson, 1. Jordan Peterson, Dil., track teams from Dillon won Town., 12:12; 6. Race Owens, 131-7; 3. Garrett Amundson, WSS, 6:23; 5. Bailee Field, 4:55.80; 4. Whitehall, 5:00.37; 5. 7-6; 2. Sarah Strasser, Jeff., 7-0; the Sheridan Invitational Track Ennis, 12:14 Town., 126-11; 4. Jerry Town., 6:28; 6. Kyla Binfet, White Sulphur Springs, 5:04.98; 3. Ashley Stroker, Ennis, 6-0; 4. Meet. 300 hurdles Townsend, Man., 121; 5. Gabe West, 6:33 6. West Yellowstone, 5:20.06 Cheyanne Shields, Sheridan, 6-0 1. Mick Paffhausen, Dil., Chilson, Dil., 119-10; 6. Morgan 3200 Long jump Shot put Boys 41.66; 2. Bryce Green, Town., Barfuss, WSS, 119-8 1. Chiara Warner, Town., 1. Jaci Nesbit, Willow 1. Becky Gerst, Jeff., 34- Team results 42.15; 3. Caleb Neth, Man., Javelin 10:54; 2. Nikki Aiken, Creek, 15-9; 2. Janessa 6.5; 2. Mariah Harvey, Man., 1. Dillon, 188; 2. Manhattan, 44.92; 4. J.L. Koslosky, Dil., 1. Dylan Lehinan, Harrison, Man. Chr., 13:25; 3. Demi Williams, Jeff., 15-8; 3. Julia 34-5.25; 3. Daphney Puckett, 105; 3. Townsend, 88; 4. Twin 45.55; 5. Trae Stidham, WSS, 162-4; 2. Chris Hall, Dil., 141- Shinabarger, WSS, 13:51; 4. Cox, Twin, 15-2.5; 4. Delaney Twin, 33-11.5; 4. Brooke Jones, Bridges, 50; 5. White Sulphur 46.00; Gabe Johnson, Twin, 7; 3. Levi Vick, Dil., 132-10; 4. Jordan Wyse, Man., 15:50; 5. McNally, Ennis, 15-2; 5. Haley Man., 32-8; 5. Mikayla Tilstra, Springs, 36. 47.63 Walker Gruzzie, WSS, 132-7; 5. Mercedes Ronnander, Sheridan, Dyk, Man. Chr., 14-10; 6. Taya Twin, 29-9; 6. Josee Pendleton, 110 hurdles 4x100 relay Austin Brentlinger, Twin, 131-1; 17:17 DeFrance, Harrison, 14-7 Dil., 29-8.75 1. Nate Vanderby, Man., 1. Dillon #1, 44.56; 2. 6. Conner Cox, Dil., 128-6 300 hurdles Triple jump Discus 15.66; 2. Ike Zier man, 15.77; Manhattan, 45.26; 3. Dillon #2, 1. Holly Anderson, Dil., 1. Jaci Nesbit, Willow 1. Josee Pendleton, Dil., 3. Mick Paffhausen, Dil., 15.93; 46.07; 4. Twin Bridges, 46.54; Girls 49.29; 2. Aubry Bair, Town., Creek, 31-9; 2. Britt Cooper, 119-11; 2. Mariah Harvey, Man., 4. Bryce Green, Town., 16.20; 5. Townsend, 46.69; 6. White Team results 50.72; 3. Jaci Nesbit, Willow Harrison, 30-3.5; 3. Brooke 109-7; 3. Taryn Mercer, Dil., 5. Keith Heidema, Man. Chr., Sulphur Springs, 47.69 1. Dillon, 82; 2. Townsend, Creek, 51.49; 4. Janessa Lueck, Sheridan, 30-1.5; 4. 103-2; 4. Brooke Jones, Man., 16.24; 6. Caleb Neth, Man. 4x400 relay 70; 3. Manhattan, 63; 4. Williams, Jeff., 52.83; 5. Anna Taya DeFrance, Harrison, 30-1; 100-9; 5. Britt Cooper, Harrison, 16.98. 1. Twin Bridges #1, 3:38; 2. Jefferson, 59; 5. Twin Bridges, Christman, TF, 53.25; 6. Taya 5. Brittany Major, Twin, 29; 6. 99-10; 6. Becky Gerst, Jeff., 100 Manhattan, 3:40; 3. Townsend, 55 DeFrance, Harrison, 54.25 Aubry Bair, Town., 28-11 97-2 1. Austin Carver, Dil., 3:49; 4. Dillon, 3:53; 5. White 100 hurdles 4x100 relay High jump Javelin 11.19; 2. Kenny Hoeffner, Sulphur Springs, 4:01; 6. Twin 1. Jaci Nesbit, Willow 1. Dillon, 53.31; 2. Twin 1. Keila Smith, Sheridan, 1. Britt Cooper, Harrison, Town., 11.36; 3. C.J. Cox, Twin, Bridges #2, 4:16 Creek, 17.06; 2. Holly Bridges, 54.76; 3. Jefferson, 4-11; 2. Addie Nesbit, Willow 118; 2. Allie McGrath, Dil., 98- 11.95; t-4. Cooper Lamey, Dil., Long jump Anderson, Dil., 17.39; t-3. 55.45; 4. Ennis, 58.08; 5. West Creek, 4-8; 3. Julia Cox, Twin, 2.5; 3. Allie Horstein, Dil., 97-5; 12.05; t-4. Ethan Copier, Man., 1. Cooper Lamey, Dil., 20- Aubry Bair, Town., 17.54; t-3. Yellowstone, 58.47; 6. Lima, 4-8; 4. Taya DeFrance, Harrison, 4. Stephanie Massey, Jeff., 90-1; 12.05; 5. Mick Paffhausen, Dil., 2; 2. Zach Girard, Dil., 19-10; Taya DeFrance, Harrison, 17.54; 1:00.37 4-8; 5. Holand Lamey, TF, 4-6; 5. Brooke Lueck, Sheridan, 79- 12.10. 3. Kenny Hoeffner, Town., 19- 5. Anna Christman, TF, 18:25; 6. 4x400 relay 6. Kelsie Dustin, Twin, 4-4 9.5; 6. Daphne Puckett, Twin, 200 2.5; 4. Alec Nehring, Man., 18- Emily Butts, Man., 18:76 1. Twin Bridges, 4:39.12; 2. Pole vault 79-4.5 1. Austin Carver, Dil., 8; 5. C.J. Cox, Twin, 18-7.5; 6. 100 23.14; 2. Cooper Lamey, Dil., Connor McNamara, Whitehall, 1. Aubry Bair, Town., 23.55; 3. Kenny Hoeffner, 18-6 13.51; 2. Keila Smith, Sheridan, Town., 23.69; 4. Eliot Schulte, Triple jump 13.60; 3. Kenzie Munaniohl, Town., 23.94; 5. Ethan Copier, 1. Zach Girard, Dil., 39- Jeff., 13:80; 4. Cierra Lamey, Man., 24.39; 6. Gage Kindberg, 4.5; 2. Eathyn Peterson, Dil., Dil., 13.86; 5. Paige Phillips, Colter’s Run Dil., 24.50. 37-11.5; 3. Alec Nehring, Man., Twin, 14.05; Jordan Peterson, 400 37-2.5; 4. Walker Gruszie, WSS, Dil., 14.07 38 EQUESTRIAN - COUNTRY LOTS 1. Jesse Pfertsch, Twin, 36-1.5; 5. Luke Harper, Dil., 35- 200 54.07; 2. Kenny Wilbur, Town., 7; 6. Kenny Stoffel, Sheridan, 1. Keila Smith Sheridan, 54.99; 3. Luke Coleberg, TF, 35-4.5 27.76; 2. Janessa Williams, 56.15; 4. Kaleb Crook, Town., High jump Jeff., 27.98; 3. Caitlin Hoeffner, 56.52; 5. Josh Zeiger, TF, 58.00; 1. Zach Girard, Dil., 5-8; Town., 28.69; 4. Leanna 6. Kevin Blanksma, Man. Chr., 2. Brady Richardson, Dil., 5-8; Stowasser, Man., 28.72; 5. ABSOLUTE AUCTION 58.31. 3. Jacob Burg, WSS, 5-6; 4. Aubrey Bair, Town., 28:93; 6. 800 Cody McClad, Man., 5-4; 5. Julia Cox, Twin, 28.33 1. Jory Fisher, WSS, Daly Nesbit, WSS, 5-4; 6. Ben 400 No MinimumsThree - No Reserves Forks, - Sells To Highest Montana Bidders Regardless Of Price 2:12.29; 2. Kenny Wilbur, Corrigan, Twin, 5-2 1. Paige Phillips, Twin, Town., 2:13.36; 3. David Pole vault 1:03.27; 2. Cierra Lamey, Dil., Schachman, Man., 2:21.65; 4. 1. Walker McKitrick, Ennis, 1:03.91; 3. Anna Losasso, Man., Tristen Guillet, Twin, 2:21.36. 5. 11-6; 2. Keith Heidema, Man. 1:04.82; 4. Caitlin Hoeffner, Marcus Fuler, Sher., 2:22.71; 6. Chr., 10; 3. Brady VanDyke, Town., 1:05.05; 5. Bailey Luke Coleberg, TF, 2:23.03 Man. Chr., 9-6; 4. Nate Trainer, Parker, West, 1:07.00; 6. Anna 1600 Dil., 9-6; 5. Haakon Fredrickson, Peterman, 1:08.55 1. Tristen Guillot, Twin, Ennis, 9-6; 6. Cody McCloud, 800 5:04.26; 2. Tony Krogstad, Man., Man., 9 1. Chiara Warner, Town., 5:04.42; 3. Sage Schoonen, Dil., Shot put 2:24.83; 2. Britt Cooper, 5:08.14; 4. Jory Fisher, WSS, 1. Kyle Moore, Dil., 51- Harrison, 2:42.68; 3. Bailee 5:12.05; 5. Marcus Fuller, Sher., 10.25; 2. Garret Amundson, Parker, West, 2:45.16; 4. Addie 5:15.94; 6. AJ Eckman, Jeff., Town., 44-.25; 3. Dillon Nesbit, Willow Creek, 2:53.69; 5:17.15 Lehman, Harrison, 42-10.5; 4. 5. Anna Losasso, Man., 2:55.74; 3200 Austin Hoerning, Dil., 41-8.5; 5. 6. Bailee Field, Town., 2:56.70 1. Tony Krogstad, Man., Tanner Blair, WSS, 40-11.75; 6. 1600 10:56; 2. Riley Lynn, Town., Alec Nehring, Man., 39-11 1. Chiara Warner, Town., 11:37; 3. AJ Eckman, Jeff., Discus 5:12; 2. Nikki Aiken, Man. Chr., 11:47; 4. Colter Smith, Man., 1. Austin Hoerning, Dil., 6:08; 3. 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72 TUKE LANE • SHERIDAN 158 TUKE LN • TWIN BRIDGES 107 MILL STREET • SHERIDAN MUSTANG RANCHES • ENNIS SUNNY SLOPES TRACTS • WHITEHALL NEW LISTING charming log cabin NEW LISTING 5 -41 /-acres sites NEW LISTING BANK OWNED PROPERTY over 2+/- acres 2 bd 1 ba 974+/-sf wide open views two 1+/-acres lots 2.97+/- acres loft bedroom new flooring, fresh paint access to Lee Metcalf great location 3 br, 3 bath, 2,576+/- sf decks on 2 sides new shingles on roof minutes from NFS nice views of Mtn Ranges garage & shop landscaped grounds first look initiative numerous bldg sites #189421 $214,900 #183404 $114,500 #189388 $105,000 starting at $50,000 starting at: $24,500 406.684.5686 406.842.5650 406.842.5650 406.682.5002 406.684.5686 B10 Thursday, April 11, 2013 Twin Bridges Veteran’s activities Mothers Day Brunch Submitted by Al Fox American Legion until election A monthly schedule has collected will mean an hour of May 12th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm time in May. Commander Bill been set up with the Twin airtime for an overseas service at the historic Ruby Hotel on Much was accomplished Gibson and Adjutant Doug Bridges schools wherein vets person. Main Street - Sheridan a fundraiser to during the March combined Martin are doing a great job. will visit the school once each Don’t forget to check out benefit Jackson’s Garden meeting of American Legion Doug is to be commended for month. We are working with the “Memorial Notebook, Ruby Post 31 and the United Veterans his organizational and record the school to do what we can to Valley Veterans” at the Twin Buffet to include breakfast casseroles of Twin Bridges. The UVTB keeping skills. provide Americanism materials Bridges Public Library. Many and strata’s, quiche, potatoes, fresh Constitution and By-Laws Jordan High accepted and Q & A visits covering area vets have already made fruit, muffins, croissants with a custom documents were accepted and chairmanship of the requested related subjects. Our very interesting entries. signed. Our State application Americanism committee first visit will be April 11, with Our next meeting will dessert bar including assorted cheese for non-profit status has been following Jeremy Smith’s need Doug Martin and Al Fox on be April 11, 7:30 p.m. in the cakes, carrot cake, pie, etc. coffee, accepted and IRS non-profit to relinquish that post. Jeremy duty. Montana room at Twin Bridges tea and juice included. Mimosas EIN is pending. left Jordan with a number of Our project to recycle old school. We hope to see all The UVTB voted to ideas and concepts to which cell phones is doing well with members and all veterans there. available. benefit from having the same Jordan has added. He is working many phones already dropped Refreshments will be served and officers leading the UVTB hard, coming up with ideas for at our collection site, the Main we may initiate an interesting $20 per person, as hold similar posts in the presentation to the membership. Street Market. Each phone 50/50 drawing program. ages 12 and under $10, age 3 and under free. Ruby Valley National Reservations Retirement Tribute recommended. fter 50 years of ministry, Pastor Franklin Wes- Call Carla at 842-7956 Aselius is retiring. Pastor Wesselius has served as Bank announces Senior Pastor of Dayspring Mission Church, Sheri- dan, for 23 years. Frank and Louise have served in scholarships the church and community, praying and attending to the many needs of many people in the Valley. Submitted by Karen Town • The student has demonstrated good citizenship Ruby Valley National Bank by active participation The Wesselius’ will continue to live in Sheridan and of Twin Bridges and Sheridan in school, church and/or Now Accepting Frank will continue the ministry of visiting those is accepting applications for community organizations. New Clients! who are unable to leave their homes, or are in the $750 scholarship awards for • The student has nursing homes and hospitals. 2013 graduating high school maintained a 2.5 GPA. seniors that meet the following Applications are available The AGENCY eligibility: at the Twin Bridges and InsuranceIf you’re looking Division for Dayspring Church congregation are planning a pot • The graduating high Sheridan Bank locations thePH: right 682 answers 4202 luck lunch and gathering at Dayspring Church, school senior has applied or or on our website at www. to your auto and 3648 Hwy 287, on been accepted at an accredited rubyvalleybank.com. The Bank or quote it yourself at home insurance needs SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST AT 12:30 P.M. two or four-year college, has awarded over $24,500 to 36 www.agencyinsdiv.com university or vocational school area students since 2003. 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FRIDAY APRIL 12 PHOTO OF THE WEEK District Music Festival, Bozeman High school choirs for a full schedule of and bands will compete for district events for the ennis fish bowl, title. Call your local see our ad on school for specific the comics & performance times. Puzzles page! Festival starts at 9 a.m. WEDNESDAY APRIL 10 HS Track, Belgrade Harrison at Belgrade. Library Planning 9:30 a.m. For a Meeting, Virginia City complete listing of Brief sessions sports please visit regarding plans for a www.outpostevents. proposed addition to net the Madison County Library. Virginia City Dinner/Auction County Library 4:30 Fundraiser, Dillon p.m. The Beaverhead Animal Shelter Annual School Board Spaghetti Dinner and Meeting, Ennis Auction will be held The Ennis School at the Elks Lodge in Board will hold its Dillon and will begin regular meeting serving at 5 pm. We today at 5 p.m. in are seeking donations Room 3 of the Ennis of auction items. You High School. may ask for pick up of "Hollowtop Peak Bathed In Morning Moonlight." donations by calling Submitted by Sheri Heavrin THURSDAY Susie at 683-8119 or, norrishotsprings.com of sports please visit in the Ennis area, call APRIL 13 APRIL 11 www.outpostevents. Writer’s Group, Ennis David at 682-3059. District Music Festival, Movie Night, Ennis net Meet at FMVB and MVAC Meeting, Ennis Helena Madison Theatre carpool to Three Forks Madison Valley Annual Tax Relief High school soloists presents “The Library Planning for a meeting and Aquatic Center Gathering, Sheridan will compete with Croods”. Animated Meeting, Ennis potluck lunch at the meeting at 8:15 a.m. Come enjoy wine, each other for district – rated PG. Doors at Brief sessions home of member Lilie in the First Madison hors d’oeuvers and title. Call your local 6:15. Show at 7 p.m. regarding plans for a Allen. Questions? Call Valley Bank. Please music from 6:30 – 8:30 school for specific proposed addition to Jan Beekman at 682- join us to help build p.m. in celebration performance times. the Madison County 4177. an aquatic center in of spring, getting SUNDAY Library. First Madison our valley. 682-4901 or your taxes filed APRIL 14 HS Track, Bozeman Valley Bank, 3 p.m. BINGO, Ennis 682-5654. and in support of Manhattan and at the Library at Ennis Lion’s Club hosts the Sheridan Public Live Music, Norris Invitational, 9 a.m. 7 p.m. another fun year of HS Golf, Livingston Library. 21+ $10 per John Adam Smith For a complete listing Spring Bingo. 7 p.m. Ennis vs. Gardiner 9:30 person. 842-5770 Band (Original Roots/ of sports please visit School Board in the Ennis School a.m. For a complete Folk) 7 p.m. Norris www.outpostevents. Meeting, Twin Bridges Lunchroom listing of sports Movie Night, Ennis Hot Springs. For more net 7 p.m. in the Montana please visit www. Madison Theatre info please visit www. Room of the Twin BINGO, Sheridan outpostevents.net presents “The norrishotsprings.com Concealed Weapons Bridges School Team Ruby is hosting Croods”. Animated Class, Sheridan a Bingo fundraiser Blood Drive, Ennis – rated PG. Doors at MONDAY A NRA certified to raise money for Madison Valley 6:15. Show at 7 p.m. APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY instructor will be at 2013 Madison County Medical Center APRIL 17 the Ruby Valley Gun Relay for Life. 7 p.m. conference room Live Music, Norris Library Planning Club from 9-4 p.m. Sheridan school 1-5:45 p.m. 682-6862 Tommy Georges Meeting, Virginia City HS Golf, Townsend Call 599-6943 to sign cafeteria. (Americana) 7 p.m. Brief sessions Ennis at Townsend 9 up. 18+ Auxiliary Meeting, Norris Hot Springs. For regarding plans for a a.m. For a complete Live Music, Norris Ennis more info please visit proposed addition to listing of sports Winter Farmer’s Driftwood Grinners The Auxiliary of the www.norrishotsprings. the Madison County please visit www. Market, Virginia City (Folk Grass) 7 p.m. Madison Valley Manor com Library. St. Paul’s outpostevents.net Locally made Norris Hot Springs. For will hold its regular Church 7 p.m. products and artwork more info please visit meeting at 1 p.m. in Live Music, Ennis Historical Slide Show, for sale. In the Virginia www.norrishotsprings. the Sun Room of the Jerry Barlow, a Park District Meeting, Ennis City Artisans & com Manor. Celtic finger-style Ennis MVHA presents a Growers Guild from guitar player will be 7 p.m. at the Ennis Fire historical look back 11-5 p.m. For more Reading Group performing at First Hall on Hwy 287 at Madison County SATURDAY info call 842-5833. Meeting, Ennis Madison Valley Bank Oil Company and the APRIL 20 Madison Valley Public at 7 p.m. $5 per ticket TUESDAY Varney Well of the Live Music, Norris Library at 1 p.m. or $20 for a family. 1920’s. Women’s Concealed Coyote Gypsies APRIL 16 Discussion of Winter Visit www.jerrybarlow. 4 p.m. at First Madison Weapons Class, Ennis (Eclectic Klezmer) Wheat by Mildred com for more info. HS Track, Butte Valley Bank A NRA certified 7 p.m. Norris Hot Walker will be lead by Butte Triangular 3 p.m. instructor will be at Springs. For more info FRIDAY Shedhorn Sports Dottie Fossel. 682-7244 SATURDAY For a complete listing please visit www. APRIL 19 from 9-4 p.m. for a

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INVITATION TO BID Madison County, 100 E. Wallace Street, SUMMONS FOR PUBLICA- complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Plans, specifications, bidding and contract Madison County Weed Board is calling for P.O. Box 247, Virginia City, MT 59755. TION Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Inde- forms may be inspect¬ed at many plan ex- ADVERTISE sealed bids for Noxious Weed Herbicides for 5.The lien was subsequently assigned on IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF pendence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. changes or the office of the consulting en- LOCALLY the 2013 Madison County Weed Management August 3, 2011, to: THE STATE OF MONTANA, COUNTY OF 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 632-9992 gineer, Robert Peccia & Associates, at 825 Season. Bid specification (Type and Amount Eric Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT MADISON (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377- Custer Ave., Helena, MT (mailing address: of Herbicides), and invitation to bid forms are 59108-0242. Cause No. DA-29-2013-9 8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal P.O. Box 5653, Helena, MT 59604). Copies of Call the available at the Madison County Weed Board 6.As of April 4, 2013, the amount of tax due IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: opportunity provider and employer. these documents may be obtained from the Office, 2296 Hwy 287, Alder, PO BOX 278, is: ASHLEY L. BAKER, Petitioner (Pub. Apr. 11, 2013) ve consulting engineer on the receipt of $50.00 Virginia City, Montana 59755. 406-842-5595. TAXES: $421.19 And (non-refundable) for each complete set. No Madisonian Bids will be accepted until the close of busi- PENALTY: $8.41 IVAN DEXTER BAKER, Respondent ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS pre-bid conference will be held for this proj- ness, 5:00 pm Thursday April 11, 2013. Bids INTEREST: $119.17 THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREET- BIG SKY (ENNIS) AIRPORT IMPROVE- ect; however, potential Bidders are encour- now will be opened and read publicly at the regu- COST: $465.58 INGS TO IVAN DEXTER BAKER, THE RE- MENTS aged to contact the Engineer (406) 447-5000 lar Weed Board Meeting at the Weed Board TOTAL: $1,014.35 SPONDENT IN THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED ENNIS, MADISON COUNTY, MONTANA ([email protected]) with questions. to talk options! Office, Alder, Montana, at 2:00 pm Thursday NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a MATTER: AIP 3-30-0090-012-2013 Faxed bids will not be accepted or consid- April 18, 2013. rate of 5/6 of 1% per month. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to an- Separate sealed bids will be received by ered. The Owner reserves the right to reject The contract will be awarded to the bidder 7.For the property tax lien to be liquidated, swer the Petition for Dissolution in this action Madison County, Montana until 1:30 p.m., any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to whose bid is most beneficial to the County. the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this local time, April 25, 2013¬. All bids will be reject nonconforming, irregular, non-respon- The consideration will be given to Madison any subsequent accrued interest and the ap- Court, a copy of which is herewith served received, publicly opened, and read aloud at sive or conditional bids. Bids may be held by 682-7755 County resident bidders in accordance with plicable $25 redemption fee and $10 mailing/ upon you, and to file your answer and serve the offices of Robert Peccia & Associates, the Owner for a period not to exceed 90 days MCA 7-5-2309, part 1, which states “If there postage fee charged by Madison County, a copy thereof upon the Petitioner’s attorney 825 Custer Avenue, Helena, Montana 59604 from the date of the opening for the purpose are no out of state bidders for a contract sub- must be paid by June 10, 2013, which is the within twenty (20) days after the service of for the Big Sky (Ennis) Airport Improvements of reviewing the bids and investigating the ject to competitive bid under this part, the date that the redemption period expires or this Summons for Publication, exclusive of Project to include the following: qualifications of the bidder prior to award of contract may be awarded to the lowest and expired. the day of service; and in case of your failure •Crack Seal, Fog Seal, Coal Tar, and Re- the contract. Place Your best responsible bidder that is a County Resi- 8.If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs to appear or answer, judgment will be taken mark Runway, Taxiways, and Apron. April 4, 2013 dent and that makes a bid that is no more than are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior against you by default for the relief demanded This work is to include all tools, equipment, MADISON COUNTY $500.00 or 3% higher, whichever is less, than to June 10, 2013, which is the date the re- in the Petition. materials, and labor to complete this project. By /s/ James P. Hart, Chairman Classified the bid of the lowest responsible bidder that demption period expires, or on or prior to the WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court The proposed contract is under and sub- (Pub. Apr. 4, 11, 18 2013) bd is not a County Resident”. Prices are to be date on which the county treasurer will oth- Dated: April 1, 2013 ject to Executive Order 11246 of Septem- 682-7755 guaranteed to September 30, 2013. erwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be /s/ Bundy K. Bailey ber 24, 1965 and to the Equal Employment Madison County Weed Board reserves the issued to the purchaser/assignee on the day Clerk of District Court Opportun¬ity (EEO) and Federal Labor right to reject any or all irregularities in Bids. following the date that the redemption period Attorney for Petitioner: Provisions. All labor on the project shall be Rustic Charm, Brilliant Cuisine in Twin Bridges… Dated: February 26, 2013. expires or on the date the county treasurer Karen McMullin paid no less than the minimum wage rates /s/ Betty Sykes will otherwise issue a tax deed. Post Office Box 55 established by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. The Old Hotel is Now Hiring Betty Sykes 9.The business address and telephone Ennis, MT 59729 The EEO requirements, labor provisions and Full & Part Time Server & Host Positions Madison County Weed Board number of the county treasurer who is re- Telephone: (406) 682-7878 wage rates are included in the specifications /s/ James P. Hart sponsible for issuing the tax deed is: Madison (Pub. Apr. 11, 18, 25 2013) km and bid documents. Each bidder must agree Must be Available 20-30 Hours a Week , Nights & Weekends James P. Hart, Chairman County Treasurer, 100 E. Wallace Street, P.O. to provide “Nonsegregated Facilities”, to com- Madison County Commissioners Box 247, Virginia City, MT 59755, Telephone: Experience Preferred but NOT Necessary SUMMONS FOR PUBLICA- plete the “Bidder’s Statement on Previous (Pub. Mar. 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2013) mcwb (406) 843-4212. Contracts Subject to EEO Clause”, to comply RASS Trained or Eligible to Sell/Serve Alcohol FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PER- TION with the affirmative action requirements, and NOTICE OF HEARING ON SONS, ESTATES OR ENTITIES LISTED IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF to supply all the information required by the Please Send Resumé to: ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UN- THE STATE OF MONTANA, COUNTY OF NAME CHANGE bid documents and specifications to be eli- PO Box 242 Twin Bridges, MT 59754 KNOWN: MADISON gible for award. MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 1)The address of the interested party is Cause No. DA-29-2013-1 or email: [email protected] COURT, MADISON COUNTY Disadvantaged Business Enterprises For More Information: unknown. IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: (DBE) will be afforded full opportunity to sub- Probate No. DP-29-2013-15 2)The published notice meets the legal re- ADILYNE RAYE JEMISON, Call Paula or Bill Kinoshita at 406.684.5959 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE mit bids in response to this invitation. The Cut quirements for notice of a pending tax deed A Minor. Bank Airport Authority and Glacier County OF issuance. THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREET- CONRAD ALAN NIKKELS-BOLDT, shall not discriminate on the basis of race, 3)The interested party’s rights in the prop- INGS TO DANIEL RAY JEMISON, THE color, national origin, or sex in the award and Petitioner erty may be in jeopardy. BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF THE ABOVE- THIS IS NOTICE THAT PETITIONER has performance of any DOT assisted contract Dated at Ennis, Montana this 4th day of NAMED MINOR: or in the administration of its DBE Program Earn $5,000 asked the District Court for a change of name April, 2013. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to an- from or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Bill- swer the Petition for Adoption and Termina- recipient shall take all necessary and reason- to $10,000 CONRAD ALAN NIKKLES-BOLDT ings, MT 59108 tion of Parental Rights of Biological Father TO able steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure (Pub. Apr. 4, 11, 2013) eb in this action, which is filed in the Office of nondiscrimination in the award and adminis- CONRAD ALAN NIKKLES the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is Monthly This hearing will be on APRIL 22, 2013 at tration of DOT assisted contracts. NOTICE OF BOARD VACAN- herewith served upon you, and to file your an- This contract will be funded in part by a 4:00 p.m. swer and serve a copy thereof upon the Peti- The hearing will be at the Courthouse in CIES grant from the Federal Aviation Administra- during the tioner’s attorney within twenty (20) days after tion. In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, the Madison County. The Madison County Board of Commis- the service of this Summons for Publication, /s/Bundy K. Bailey sioners has vacancies on the Big Hole River Owner has established a race/gender neutral summer! exclusive of the day of service; and in case of goal, but the award is not contingent on the BUNDY K. BAILEY Advisory Board, the Big Sky Mountains, your failure to appear or answer, judgment will Clerk of District Court Trails, Recreation, and Parks District Board, Bidder meeting this goal. All bidders will be be taken against you by default for the relief required to submit the following for every firm Madison County the Public Health Board for a school admin- demanded in the Petition. Virginia City Creamery is looking for a lessee (Pub. Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2013) mn istrator representative, and the Tax Appeal providing subcontracting quotes / bids: 1) WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court name and address; 2) description of work to to operate our ice cream truck this summer. Board representing Commission District 2. If Dated: April 1, 2013 you are interested in serving on any of these be performed; 3) DBE status; 4) age; 5) the NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED /s/ Bundy K. Bailey dollar value of the work to be subcontracted; Successful applicant must be willing to work boards please contact the Commissioners’ Clerk of District Court MAY BE ISSUED Office at 406-843-4277, by email at madco@ and 6) the annual gross receipts. TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PAR- Attorney for Petitioner: Bids will be received on a price basis as de- the entire summer season, possess a high madison.mt.gov , or visit our website at www. Karen McMullin TIES (REGARDING THE REAL PROPERTY madison.mt.gov. (Pub. Apr. 4, 11, 2013) mcc scribed in the Contract Documents. Bid secu- schooldiploma, must have a sterling driving DESCRIBED BELOW) WHOSE CURRENT Post Office Box 55 rity in the amount of not less than ten percent ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: Ennis, MT 59729 (10%) of the amount of the bid which shall be: record, be willing to have a background check, Clifton Dillon a/k/a Clifton E. Dillon NOTICE TO CREDITORS Telephone: (406) 682-7878 (1) lawful money of the United States; or (2) a R.G. Lembke IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF (Pub. Apr. 11, 18, 25 2013) km Cashiers Check, Certified Check, Bank Mon- workwell with others and be self Denise H. Duren THE STATE OF MONTANA, COUNTY OF ey Order or Bank Draft, in any case drawn Morris Escrow MADISON STATEMENT OF NONDIS- and issued by a federally chartered or state motivated and ambitious. Cause No. DP-2010-10 William K. Snell CRIMINATION chartered bank insured by the federal de- David J. Snell IN RE ESTATE OF: posit insurance corporation; or (3) a bid bond, BETH ALEXANDER Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the Heirs and Devisees of David J. Snell, recipient of Federal financial assistance guaranty bond, or surety bond executed by a For more details send a letter of interest to Mark Weber, Deceased Deceased. surety corporation authorized to do business That the undersigned has been appointed from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Elling Gold Exchange, PO Box 422, Mabel Phillips (USDA). The USDA prohibits discrimina- in the State of Montana. The bid security shall Mabel Snell Calumet Personal Representative of the above-named be made payable to the Owner and failure to Sheridan MT 59749. estate. All persons having claims against tion in all its programs and activities on the Paul Craddock basis of race, color, national origin, age, enter into a formal contract will result in the Hedley Best said decedent are required to present their Owner retaining the bid security. The suc- claims within four (4) months after the date disability, and where applicable, sex, mari- John Best tal status, familial status, parental status, cessful bidder will be required to enter into a Linda Best of the first publication of this notice, or said formal contract within ten (10) calendar days claims will be forever barred. religion, sexual orientation, genetic informa- Carrie Keith Sypher a/k/a Carrie K. Sypher tion, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all from the date the Notice of Award is received, Carrie Keith a/k/a Carrie B. Keith Claims must either be mailed to LOIS FAY to complete an insurance certification, to fur- MERKLER, the Personal Representative, or part of an individual=s income is derived A.B. Keith from any public assistance program. (Not all nish a Performance Bond, and a Labor and Donald K. Stanaway return receipt requested, at 659 Del Prado Materials Payment Bond. The bonds will Drive, Boulder, NV 89005 or filed with the prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Per- Florence Keith Stanaway sons with disabilities who require alternative each be equal to 100 percent of the contract Any Assigns, Successors, Executors, Per- Clerk of the above-entitled Court. amount. The successful Bidder is required to Dated: March 18, 2013 means for communication of program infor- sonal Representatives, Heirs, Devisees, or mation (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) comply with Montana’s Contractor Registra- Beneficiaries of or to any of the Above Parties /s/ Lois Fay Merkler tion Law in accordance with Title 39, Chapter LOIS FAY MERKLER should contact USDA=s TARGET Center at or Estates (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a 9, MCA. Any Other Parties Claiming an Interest, State of Nevada Whether Legal or Equitable in the Real Prop- County of Clark erty Described Below LOIS FAY MERKLER, being first duly Madison County Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana sworn, upon oath, deposes and says: Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- That she has read the foregoing NOTICE Golf Association EN: TO CREDITORS and that the facts and 1.As a result of a property tax delinquency, matters contained therein are true, correct, a property tax lien exists on the following de- accurate and complete to the best of her The Board of Directors Madison Conservation scribed real property in which you may have knowledge and belief. I make this declara- an interest (Madison County Tax Parcel/ID tion under penalty of perjury under the laws regular meeting District Meeting No. 20300500): of the State of Montana. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Madison County Treasurer’s Abbreviated DATED this 19th day of March, 2013. Legal Description: /s/Lois Fay Merkler Mon., April 15 ACRES 20.17, MONTANA SUR 10424 LOIS FAY MERKLER 6PM SECTION: 04 TOWNSHIP: 04S RANGE: Personal Representative Lone Elk Mall 08W Personal Representative’s Attorney: At the Ennis GEOCODE: 25-0590-04-3-05-01-0000 Karen McMullin Madison Meadows Golf Full Legal Description: Post Office Box 55 Montana Patented Lode Mining Claim, Ennis, MT 59729 Course Clubhouse 7:00 p.m. designated by the Surveyor General as Sur- Telephone: (406) 682-7878 vey No. 10424, embracing a portion of Sec- (Pub. Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2013) km tion 4, Township 4 South, Range 8 West, P.M.M., Madison County, Montana, as more NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE particularly described in Patent recorded SALE in Book 112, page 371, records of Madison The undersigned gives notice of a foreclo- County, Montana LESS AND EXCEPT any sure sale to be held April 21, 2013, a Sunday, portion contained within the Mountain View at 1:00 p.m. Located at 2144 HWY 287 at and Mountain View #2 Patented Lode Mining Marvin Hansen Storage Units. Bids will be for Claims, designated by the Surveyor General the entire contents of storage units to be sold as Survey No. 10424, embracing a portion of for cash at the sale of the following described Sections 4 and 9, Township 4 South, Range 8 personal property: West, P.M.M., Madison County, Montana, as Unit 19: contains miscellaneous items more particularly described in Patent record- Unit 16: contains lots of stuff boxed up & ed in Book 112, page 371, records of Madison some furniture - New, clean and well-kept County, Montana. Also, a travel trailer: 1972 model Road Run- 581-7878 SHOP SPACE FOR RENT IN ENNIS 2.The 2008 property taxes (first half) be- ner. - A nice variety of sizes or came delinquent on December 1, 2008. Successful bidders will have 3 days to - Yearly prices available All sizes available up to 1,200 square feet 3.The property tax lien was attached as the empty contents or make other arrangements. 682-7878 Heated, insulated, large doors, half bath. result of a tax lien sale held on July 13, 2009. (Pub. Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2013) mh - Lowest rates in the valley 4.The property tax lien was purchased at a Gary at 581-3531 or Paul at 581-7878 tax lien sale on July 14, 2009, by: MADISON VALLEY STORAGE Joe Veland Madison Valley Caring & Sharing Food Bank 406.682.3999 Weekly Hours: Service Work Mondays ~ Noon - 2:00 p.m. New Construction Saturdays ~ 9 - 11 a.m. Remodels DishWednesdays Network ~ 6 - 8 p.m. PO Box 987 and Ennis, Mt 59729 115 ChowningDirect TV Street • 682-7844 (South of Ennis Town Pump) NOVICH Mountain View TV Got Dirty Windows? & Satellite Call Eric at 660-1075 INSURANCE AGENCY for professional Twin Bridges • Phone 684-5701 Your local satellite pure water TV specialists window cleaning For All Your Insurance Needs Serving Madison County since 1993 and have a great summer! Serving The Ruby Valley For Over 30 Years 6 Sunrise Loop 682-7858 Ennis BIG SKY WINDOW CLEANING Thursday, April 11, 2013 C3 the Madison County MARKETPLACE

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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: PART TIME MEDICAL AS- MAIN STREET LONE ELK MALL Start Immediately. Some weed SISTANT. Seeking personable miscellaneous PROFESSIONAL Retail/Service/Commercial spraying – experience preferred individual to assist providers in SERVICES For Sale space for rent. 2,000 +/- sq/ ft. but not necessary. Competitive patient care, taking vital signs, Let us relieve some of the Previously occupied by kitch- wages and housing possible. 406- prepping for procedures, EKGs, en & bath boutique. Call for stress from your life! 498-4917 injections, and performing other INVITATION TO BID: All phases of bookkeeping FINNIGAN’S FIREWOOD: terms. 406-682-5653. 23-2-p duties as directed. Must have Roadside mowing, weed Accounts Payable/Receivable Honest Cord, $150 delivered. 15-tfc experience with computers, KITCHEN HELP WANTED: Pit spraying and roadwork in Payroll Any size or amount, Ennis/VC/ knowledge of MS Word and Ex- Shining Mountains, Ennis area. Ruby Valley. 599-5270. Senior/ Stop Pizza & Grill. Call John at cel, and good communication Account Reconciliation 209-4031 or stop in for an appli- For more information call 682- And Much More! Veteran/Volume Disc. FOR RENT in Ennis 20 x 30 skills. Send cover letter and re- cation. 5017. Bid closes April 15, 2013 Call 842-5822 for an 15-13p heated shops/storage. RV Stor- sume to careers@mvmedcenter. 22-tfc-b 24-1-b appointment. age also available. 581-7687 org. 23-2-b 401 S. Main Street, Sheridan. HORSES FOR SALE: Trail &/or 46-tfc-b 15-tfc performance ranch horses. Geld- 46-tfc ings & mares. Call for info 406- SEMI-RETIRED RANCHER: FOR RENT: Call Apex Manage- Ruby River Ranch is currently Available for your ranching op- 577-6824 ment at 682-7112 or 581-0103 for seeking a seasonal cook from eration in the Ennis area. From 24-tfc-b long term or vacation rentals in June 1 – Sept 1, 2013. Applicant management to ranch services. Ennis and the Madison Valley. should be honest, motivated and Call for complete resume. (530) yard sale 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 1-tfc dependable. Housing provided. 249-4338 Like new, excellent shape Bliz- Wage dependent on experience. 18-tfc-p FOR RENT IN ENNIS: Office YARD SALE: Antiques, zard Pearl/ Loaded One Owner Please send application to reed- Space - 390 sq. ft. includes of- furniture, household items, $37,900 OBO [email protected] or, for fice, storage area & bathroom. horse tack, tools, lots of 406-646-9661 more information, call 842-7297. SNOWMOBILE RENTAL Please contact Cindy at 682-3011 everything. Saturday, April 22-TFC-B Shedhorn Sports is looking 23-tfc-b LIQUIDATION SALE (800) or 581-5372. for a highly motivated indi- 426-7669 13th 8am-2pm. 114 E Armitage. 14-tfc vidual to complete their team 2012 Polaris 550 Shift $3899 24-1-p of associates. Applicants DRIVERS: HOME NIGHTLY! 2013 Polaris 550 Shift $4619 should posses a can-do atti- 2013 Arctic Cat T570 $4367 YARD SALE; Alder FOR SALE -1975 3/4 ton Chev NEW HIGHER PAY PACKAGE FOR RENT: Large mobile tude, self-starting mentality, CDL-A, 1YR. EXP. REQ. 2013 Polaris 600 RMK $6323 Community Center Friday, 4x4 Flatbed, newer tires, good home site 1 mile from Ennis. organization skills, cash han- ESTENSON LOGISTICS. 2013 Polaris 800 RMK $7279 April 12 Noon to 5pm Saturday, engine & trans. $800 596- 100 x 150’, water & sewer, dling and retail experience. APPLY: WWW.GOELC.COM www.snowmobilesale.com April 13 9 am to 4pm 7277 or 596-4000 country atmosphere, quiet. Must be available to work 1-866-336-9642 Rendezvous Snowmobile Rent- 24-1-b 24-2-b NO DOGS. 682-4854. weekends. 23-2-P als 29-tfc The position is full time with 22-tfc-b competitive wages. Polisher/Finisher - MTI is look- Moving Sale: Saturday and Applicants should direct ing for a self-motivated, depend- Sunday, April 13 & 14, 8am- BEAUTIFUL HOME with horse resume and cover letter to able, and detail oriented team 2pm. Furniture, Games, Clothes, For RENT property. 3 bed/2 bath, 2-car [email protected] Attn: player for this full-time career Management, no later than SERVICES Household Items, Sporting oversized garage. Jefferson Riv- opportunity. Candidate MUST Equipment, Electronics and er fishing. Twin Bridges area – 4/11/2013. be organized, have excellent dex- Apartment for rent: Large 2bed- 22-3-B much more. Moving far away available April 1st. 842-5936 or terity and 20/20 vision with cor- Portable Irrigation Pipe Press and only keeping necessities. rm, W/D, close to schools and 596-7023 rection (eye glasses or contact post office. No pets/smoking. – steel and aluminum welding 20 Ruby Road, Alder 842-5005 19-tfc-b lenses). parts available. Wheel lines, $575/mo + utilities plus deposits. Full-time position includes: Pol- 24-1-b 406-600-7900 South West Septic is looking for ishing, tumbling, glass beading, hand lines, main line. (406) 23-tfc-b Commercial Property For Rent an awesome team player and passivation, tig welding, assem- 925-1752 Large commercial building on has an opportunity available bly and any other duties associ- 21-8-P lost & found Commercial/Retail space avail- Main Street in Ennis. A high for a septic truck and/or ated with metal finishing. able. 219 E Main St in Ennis. traffic location for your business. portable toilet service driver. Experience with inspection Continuous Fencing: Great exposure and location. Call Sara, Prudential Montana, Pre-employment and random equipment or tig welding a plus+. manufacturing and installation at 682-5002 for more informa- Wages DOE with opportunities of steel fencing. Horse facilities, FOUND: Sage Fly Rod w/ 950 sq ft. Call Paul if interested drug screening is mandatory. for overtime – Willing to train the at 581-7878. tion. Position requires good yard fences, arenas, corrals and Ross Reel. Call to identify – 22-tfc right candidate. 20-tfc-b driving record and must have MTI is a Medical Device Manu- residential. (406) 925-1752 381-2339 a Class B CDL with tanker’s facturer located in Sheridan, MT. 21-8-P RENTALS: One, Two or Three ENNIS MINI STORAGE endorsement. Preferred non- Please send your resume to: mi- FOUND emaciated, dehydrated bedroom houses with all major smoker, experience pulling chelle.johnston@momantech. New low prices with 10 x 10’s appliances included in Sheridan, altered male dog, pit or pit mix a trailer, ability to keep good com DEEMO'S MEATS starting at $35. Larger sizes Twin Bridges or Alder. Comes 24-2-b23-2-p in Harrison. Full of porcupine available. Call Reed Real Es- housekeeping, knowledge Don't stress your livestock by quills. Please call 4 Paws with W/D and paid water & sew- of Madison County and taking them to slaughter. tate at 682-4236. er. 842-5077 Rescue, Misty at 439-1405. 15-tfc surrounding areas. Starting Let slaughter come to your 24-tfc-f 24-tfc-b wage $15-$18/hour, wage REAL ESTATE ranch. depends on your motivation; Deemo's Meats in Ennis will FOR RENT: Downtown retail FOR RENT: Hangar Space at only hard working and resume mobile slaughter on space located in the Lone Elk Ennis Airport: $270/mo and Ga- ambitious persons shall apply. Dec. 3 auction Mall, 1,250 sq. ft. price negotia- rage Space for autos/snowmo- Flexible scheduling. On the job DUPLEX FOR SALE: Troutdale To schedule an appointment, call 682-7306 and ask for ble call 640-1351. biles $45/mo. Call Mike for de- training, no prior experience I on Golden Trout Lane - Will sell separately - on pond. Call Scott. 28-tfc tails 406-490-0603 with septic needed. Send 16-12p Tom Harman Estate Auction 24-2-p resume or interest to swsmt@ 406-682-4105 ask for Marilyn. April 13, 2013. 4H Building hotmail.com or PO Box 122 35-tfc at Beaverhead County Fair- Professional Office Space 21-TFC-B Alder, MT 59710 grounds, Dillon, MT. Viewing available in downtown Ennis, NEWLY REMODELED HOME 9am / Auction 10am. HUGE close to banks, restaurants. HELP WANTED: Part time office Expert inventory: fly fishing & fly ty- at Rainbow Point with private Common area facilities in- HELP WANTED assistant Prudential Montana. 20 ing items, unique shadow boxes hours a week. Must be proficient access to Ennis Lake. Info @ cluded. Various sizes starting Tree Care with tied flies, tools, camping, with technology, literate in a va- www.ennislakefront.com or 406- 406-683-5592 at $190 per month. Call 682- antiques, Winston rods and riety of computer programs and 581-7820 . 5653. PT/YEAR round – reception and 406-865-0000 Cortland new sales samples. with social media, comfortable 22-tfc 60’ Lift Truck Much, much more! 406-842- 15-tfc processing/data entry for office in Ennis. You will be responsible for with operation of general office 5844 or www.swmontanaauc- equipment, able to manage day- Flag Pole answering phones, dealing with Maintenance tions.com clients face to face, taking pay- to-day office work and multi- HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 23-2-p PETERSON’S DISCOUNT tasking, 2 bath, new everything, extra STORAGE now taking reserva- ments, qualify calls and direct- ing them to correct department, friendly and welcoming. If inter- large master, landscaped Sheri- tions for covered storage of any ested, drop off a resume at Pru- dan home, $139,000. Call 916- size motor home. 10’x19’ units etc. Please mail your resume to: Agency Ins Div PO BOX 161336 dential Montana, attention Sara 600-3018 or 406-842-7737. for rent. Ennis. 682-7442 Johnson by end of day April 10th. 5-tfc 18-3-b Big Sky, MT 59716 Your resume Window should be accompanied by 3 per- 23-tfc-b sonal and 3 professional refer- HOME FOR SALE: 1200 sq./ MADISON MANAGEMENT Summer Help Wanted The Ruby ences along with a short essay Valley Swimming Pool in Sheri- ft. with 2-car attached garage Vacation and Long Term Rentals (less then 1 page) on your choice Clean ing dan, Montana is hiring lifeguards and 30x40’ shop. 3bed/2bath Carpets • Rugs • Upholstery 406-682-7034 of the following topics: on 1.04 acres in Troutdale II Water • Smoke • Fire Mitigation www.madisonmanagement.com 1. Describe the person (present, for the 2013 summer season. Gary Vacation • Seasonal • Custom Cleaning If you would like to apply please (406)564-8552 Home • Business • Rentals • RV’s • Windows 22-tfc past, dead, living) you most ad- 21-4-p Kinney mire and why? send your resume to The Ruby 683.2226 (Bvhd/Big Hole Valley) 682.7767 (Madison/Ruby Valley) 2. Describe an experience that Valley Swimming Pool Attn: 843-5486 BARKER VILLAGE has been the most valuable to you Charlie Rossiter, Board Member Toll Free 1-800-227-5894 Lots for sale: 4 connected lots in Free Estimates • Licensed • Insured APARTMENTS: and why? or Amber Walter, Pool Manager Virginia City. Great location for Deadline for applications is May PO Box 472, Sheridan, Montana 1 bedroom furnished apart- a cabin. Call 702-271-5694 and 31st. Thank you for your interest 59749 Applications will be ac- ments available in Ennis. A/C, ask for Dave. in working with our insurance cepted until April 30, 2013 or washer/dryer equipped, pri- 23-4-p WE BUY ESTATES team. until positions are filled. vate location. 4 month lease, 24-6-b $650 per month plus secu- 23-3-b FREE APPRAISALS rity deposit, utilities included, Moving – Downsizing – Death – Foreclosure WANTED: Caretaker for the Bank Owned Property non-smoking, no dogs. Call Twin Bridges Cemetery. Duties HELP WANTED: Rainbow For Sale Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- include: Lawn maintenance and Lot 14 - Duke Drive, general upkeep: mowing, trim- Valley Lodge Housekeeping 682-5737. positions available for this Hollowtop Vista Heights, www.AbleEstateSales.com 15-tfc ming, watering, etc. Must learn Harrison, Montana. layout of cemetery. Must be coming season. Full or part- time. Top wages DOE. Apply in 1.57 acre residential lot Sheridan Montana 406-842-5251 able to accurately measure for offering amazing views, FOR RENT in Ennis 20 x 30 interments. Some hand shovel- person. 682-4264 Call Toll Free 1-877-339-3229 heated shops/storage. RV Stor- 23-2-b only 1 mile south of Har- ing required as well as moving rison, and 25 miles north of age also available. 581-7687. sprinkler pipes. Approx. 20hrs a 46-tfc Truck Driver/Equipment Op- Ennis, $22,500. week depending on the weather. Contact Matt at 682-5922 Seasonal work May 1 - Sept. 30. erator Needed Matson Excava- for more information. Compensation depends on expe- BARKER VILLAGE tion is looking for a truck driver 11-e/o rience. Please send resume to: and equipment operator to start The APARTMENTS: Twin Bridges Cemetery, PO Box Bargain box ads are 1 bedroom unfurnished apart- immediately. Applicants should FREE! Items must be 231, Twin Bridges, MT 59754 or have some experience operating valued $50 or less ments available in Ennis. call 596-0059. Application dead- Bargain A/C, washer/dryer equipped, a skid steer, loader and excava- line April 15, 2013 WANTED Call 682-7755 private location. 1 year lease, 23-2-b tor and must possess at Class Box $600 per month plus secu- A1 CDL. All applicants must be able to pass random drug tests. FREE DISTILLER SPENT FREE TO A GOOD HOME! rity deposit, utilities included, GRAINS @ Willie’s Distillery non-smoking, no dogs. Call Help Wanted: Housekeeping po- Pay DOE. Please contact Matson WANTED: JUNK CARS / PET SNAKE-Ball Python 3 in Ennis. Corn/Oats/Barley/ feet long-with habitat, lights Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- sitions. Apply in person at Fan Excavation at 682-7411 or email FARM EQUIPMENT - Free Wheat mixture. Call or stop by Mtn. Inn. [email protected]. and feeding help. 682-5285 lv 682-5737. removal. Call 684-5551. for details. (406) 682-4117 msg. 15-tfc 23-2-b 24-2-b 11-tfc C4 Thursday, April 11, 2013

Women’s Only class. please visit www. TUESDAY Library. Sheridan 351-2335 or Bo at 531- Call Shedhorn at 682- norrishotsprings.com APRIL 23 Elementary School at 3520 for more info or 4210 to sign up. 18+ 7 p.m. to register your team. SUNDAY HS Track, Missoula More info at www. HS Golf, Big Timber APRIL 21 The top Ten compete, FRIDAYoutpostevents.com. Ennis at Big Timber, 9 3 p.m. For a complete APRIL 26 a.m. For a complete Polka Party listing of sports HS Track, Bozeman listing of sports Fundraiser, Butte please visit www. Memorial Basketball Manhattan Christian please visit www. The Spring Polka Party outpostevents.net Tournament, Twin Meet, 9 a.m. For a outpostevents.net Scholarship Fundraiser Bridges complete listing of will be at 1p.m. at the Watershed Meeting, The first annual Falcon sports please visit HS Track, Missoula Elk’s Hall in Butte, $8. Sheridan Memorial Basketball www.outpostevents. Seeley Swan Meet, 10 453-1238 The Ruby Watershed Tournament will be net a.m. For a complete Council will meet at 6 held at Twin Bridges listing of sports Live Music, Norris p.m. at the Moraine schools. Call Matt at HS Golf, Ennis Ralph please visit www. El Kabong (Rockin Center with a potluck 351-2335 or Bo at 531- Madison Meadows Hamler outpostevents.net Roots Originals) 7 p.m. dinner at 5:30 p.m. 3520 for more info or Golf Course, 9 a.m. Open to the public. to register your team. For a complete listing licensed sanitarian Norris Hot Springs. For Septic Design & Wine Tasting, Ennis more info please visit 539-5683 More info at www. of sports please visit Subdivision Applications Relay for Life www.norrishotsprings. outpostevents.com. www.outpostevents.net fundraiser for Madison 406-842-5788 com WEDNESDAY County. Tickets $25 – Live Music, Norris Live Music, Norris Cell: 406-596-0437 APRIL 24 call Meg at 682-7093 MONDAY Free Radicals Luke Flansburg Sheridan, MT or Jessie at 682-4490. (Acoustic Rock) APRIL 22 Library Planning (Acoustic Blues/Rock/ [email protected] 6 p.m. at First Madison Meeting, Twin Bridges Americana) 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Norris Hot Valley Bank. Springs. For more info Open House, Ennis Brief sessions Norris Hot Springs. For please visit www. Thirty-One Bags will regarding plans for a more info please visit Chautauqua,All the Listings, Virginia All the Time... PruMT.com norrishotsprings.com 406.682.5002hold| 123 an East Mainopen Street |houseEnnis proposed addition to www.norrishotsprings. City 406.842.5650 | 118from South Main 8-8 Street p.m.| Sheridan at the Madison County com The 4th Winter406.684.5686 | 106 North Main Street | Twin Bridges Madison Square. Call Library. Twin Bridges Chautauqua, at 6:30 Michelle at 580-3619 School at 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY #1 IN THE p.m. at The Elling for more info. APRIL 27 MADISON VALLEY House. 843-5507 or www.ellinghouse.org THURSDAY HS Golf, Bozeman APRIL 25 Memorial Basketball Ennis vs. Manhattan Tournament, Twin Live Music, Norris at the Bridger Creek Library Planning Bridges Brett Vredrevoogd Golf Course, 9 a.m. Meeting, Ennis The first annual Falcon Editor’s note: The Madisonian is happy (High Country Rock) to put your event in the community For a complete listing Brief sessions Memorial Basketball calendar. Any community event is 7 p.m. Norris Hot welcome. Please email community of sports please visit regarding plans for a Tournament will be calendar events to Springs. For more info www.outpostevents. proposed addition to held at Twin Bridges [email protected] net the Madison County schools. Call Matt at This chart represents the number of closed transactions each office Participated in as reported through the Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service for the period of January 1 - December 31, 2012. 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With Avis Rent a Car, Budget Rent you where you need to go on will still be available, in Ennis, His cleaning services keep morning and evening flights a Car, and Hertz Rent a Car. time and for an affordable on Saturdays. The overall your chimney hazard free departing and arriving daily, The airport services include rate. He’s ready to get the mission of her practice is to Want to and windows sparkling. Gary it’s easy and convenient to UPS and miscellaneous freight season started so give him provide the comprehensive, is now taking appointments book a flight anywhere you haulers. a call at 579-5442 and book passionate eye care that you for window washing in your need to go. Visit www.butteairport. your shuttle today. have come to expect. Her advertise in home or business. 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Froehlich of Homes.com, one of the add visual interest and brighten dark connects the upper part of the house designs, regardless of your style preference,” • Sunlight: Natural light plays a large nation’s top online real estate listing spaces. with the lower, and filters natural light says Dross. “Keep it simple.” role in the type of lighting you need. Look at and lifestyle resources. into the space. Finish: Today’s most popular fixtures where the windows are and how much light According to Homes.com, the top Outdoor Spaces feature lighter colors like polished nickel or they let in. Pay attention to plants or trees five projects that improve home equity Curb appeal adds immediate Mudroom chrome, and textured or distressed finishes that may partially block the sun’s rays. are: interest to any home’s exterior. Mudrooms ensure families stay such as aged bronze. It’s important to consider both daytime According to Remodeling Magazine, clutter-free and have a dedicated Layers: Multiple light sources can and nighttime lighting when choosing Bathrooms improving outdoor spaces can space to drop stuff as they come minimize glare and shadows, while adding lighting. If adding an additional bathroom increase a home’s resale value dollar- through the door. They can also make depth and dimension, so layer spaces with • Accents: Light the cove, add sconces isn`t an option, upgrade existing ones. for-dollar. potential homeowners feel welcome ambient (overhead), task and accent lighting. and fill the tray ceiling with light. Accent Adding a dual vanity to a Frame the front walkway with upon entry. Ceiling fans are a favorite source of ambient lighting is the jewelry of the home and can master or secondary bath improves items that add visual interest, like While knocking out a wall to lighting for a great room or family room. make a huge difference to your home’s functionality, allowing multiple flowers, potted plants, large rocks of create a mudroom is expensive and • Functionality: Think about how you appeal. people to use the space. Change out various sizes and solar-powered lights. labor-intensive, you can make a “drop plan to use each space you’re lighting. For If you haven’t given lighting careful fixtures like faucets and shower doors If yard space is scarce, hanging plants zone` by simply anchoring a bench to example, if your dining room serves more consideration in the past, now is the perfect to increase aesthetic appeal. If you’re are another great, low-cost option. an empty wall and hanging labeled as a homework and hobby station than a opportunity -- whether you’re remodeling or on a budget, replace light fixtures or Extend outdoor projects to the storage units. formal place to gather, you`ll want to install building your own home.

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