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75¢ | Volume 143, Issue 18 www.madisoniannews.com February 26, 2015 Farm Bill tools used to improve forest health today,” said Madison County of 2014, which is commonly the projects they deem “high is the “good neighbor author- With help from the Farm Bill, a project commissioner Dave Schulz, known as the Farm Bill. priority,” Bookwalter said. ity,” Bookwalter explained. who chairs the working group. “The Farm Bill allowed the “We received projects “For example, if we are do- near Boulder is near implementation Mo Bookwalter with the De- governor to designate prior- from every national forest ing fuel reduction on state land Abigail Dennis Deerlodge National Forest partment of Natural Resources ity landscapes on the forest,” in Montana,” she said. “The and the same thing needs to The Madisonian Working Group met in Butte and Conservation explained Bookwalter said. “Now we requests are well over $1 mil- happen on nearby federal land, [email protected] on Feb. 19 to discuss ways the the state’s role in assisting the want to work with you guys lion. Now we’re evaluating the state can join the project,” Forest Service and the state are Forest Service by funding some to get projects going.” all of those and we’ll make she said. “The state contrac- With the health of Mon- addressing forestry projects. projects through Gov. Steve The state accepted project a decision on which will be tor can work on federal land.” tana’s forest an ever-growing “Hopefully we have real Bullock’s Forests in Focus proposals from national forests funded as soon as possible.” Bookwalter said using the concern, the Beaverhead- outcomes or some direction after Initiative, which was created across the state and currently Another Farm Bill tool following the Agriculture Act has $1 million to allocate to the state has not yet utilized Turn to FOREST on pg. 2 Senate Bill 264 Fire at Sportsman’s Lodge deemed accident

Abigail Dennis portion of the structure was de- Abigail Dennis/ The Madisonian stroyed by fire – the bar/casino The Madisonian [email protected] area sustained heavy damage but Madison County was saved with all the cabins. commissioner Dave The fire that destroyed most Part owner Don Lindeberg Schulz, who is also of the Sportsman’s Lodge was said renovations are underway. president of the Mon- deemed an accident, according He said he plans to have the bar/ tana Association of to state fire inspector Pat Clinch. casino part of the establishment Counties, addresses “We determined the cause the Senate Finance reopened by the end of March. and Claims Commit- was accidental,” Clinch “We will open (the restau- tee about Senate said. “The likely source rant) back up but we don’t know Bill 264 on Feb. 19. was a failure in the freezer when yet,” Lindeberg said. or refrigeration unit.” “We’re still waiting for a couple The Ennis landmark caught of inspections to get finished. fire in the early morning hours I would love for it to be June 1 of Jan. 20 and the restaurant but we just don’t know yet.” A PLACE FOR If passed, bill has potential to bring $800,000 to MHC yearly for 20 years SENIORS IN ENNIS

Abigail Dennis SB 264 would re-allocate Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the out that the state purchased The Madisonian bed tax and vehicle tax funds Montana Historical Society and Virginia City and Nevada When complete, the senior center will [email protected] – currently those taxes, which more groups that promote cul- City for $6.5 million nearly 20 total approximately $23 mil- ture, history, the arts and tour- years ago, but that the towns be a home for Meals on Wheels and “I’ve never had so many lion yearly, go directly to the ism would receive percentages. are actually valued at $44 friends,” said Sen. Bob general fund. If the bill passes The MHC’s $835,548 is 3.48 million – a good investment. community programs Keenan, R – Big Fork, at a as is, 40 percent of those funds percent of the taxes gathered. “In 2014, we had al- Senate Finance and Claims would stay in the general fund, most half a million visi- Abigail Dennis but Vincent said he could not say Committee hearing at the while the remaining 60 percent The case for the MHC tors come through Virginia The Madisonian what building because the cur- Capitol on Feb. 19. “Ever.” would be invested in tourism Madison County commis- [email protected] rent owner does not want to an- The “friends” Keenan advertising and preserving sioner Dave Schulz pointed Turn to SB264 on pg. 2 nounce the building may be sold. referred to were the packed Montana’s historical infra- At the Ennis Town Council In the fall of 2013, the town room of people who showed structure, like structures in meeting on Feb. 12, commis- received a $30,000 planning up to the hearing as pro- Virginia City and Nevada City. sioner Brian Vincent updated grant through the Community ponents of the bill, includ- According to the bill, the other commissioners about Development Block Grant pro- ing multiple representatives the Office of Tourism would the progress of the Ennis Senior gram and two matching dona- from Madison County. receive the largest percent- Center – Vincent said the goal tions of $5,000 started the plan- Keenan is sponsoring Sen- age of funds after the general is to have an operational senior ning process for a senior center ate Bill 264, which, if passed fund – 22.5 percent for tour- center by the end of 2016. with a total of $40,000. Much of by the legislature as it currently ism promotion across the state. “This all started June 2013,” that money went to creating the is, allocates $835,548 to the Vincent said. “Our preliminary preliminary architecture report, Montana Heritage Commission Abigail Dennis/The Madisonian architecture report is substantial- Vincent said, and the rest will Erin Leonard, co-owner of every year for the next 20 years ly done, and we figure we have be used to complete a CDBG ap- – the MHC, which is the state The Madisonian and Virginia City Town Council member, two options for construction.” plication to turn in spring 2015. body that operates Virginia speaks about Virginia City’s Vincent said the Ennis Senior “The maximum we can get City and Nevada City, is not economic importance to (from the CDBG) is $450,000,” the only benefactor of the bill. the state of Montana. Vincent said. “We could use “We need a place the CDBG funds to purchase the building, do the neces- A DECADE IN for seniors to hang out. sary renovations and get the center open quickly, then get THE MAKING Somewhere they can more funds to add on.” come eat, that they If the grant is approved for Sheridan’s Main Street gets $450,000, Vincent said it requires all want to come to.” $113,000 in matching funds. “There’s still a lot of costs a well-deserved upgrade – Bob Loveland, board of that we need to narrow down and directors for the at this point it really depends on Caitlin Avey general contractor, on Tues- Caitlin Avey/ Senior Advisory Council how the project is put together The Madisonian For The Madisonian day, Feb. 17 at a Greater Ruby and the use of the CDBG funds,” [email protected] Valley Chamber of Commerce Sheridan’s Advisory Council, the group Vincent explained. “We’re hop- and Agriculture meeting. that has been involved in plan- ing to find some donations for Sheridan’s Main Street is The project started last fall Main Street Improvement ning for a senior center since things such as furniture and getting a long-awaited make- with a new storm drain near Team raised the beginning, is considering even renovation costs. The town over. Nearly 10 years ago, the the park on Water Street and money to new construction, but renovat- may qualify for an Intercap loan Montana Department of Trans- purchase is set to start up again March ing an existing structure is from the state of Montana, which portation promised the town a lampposts to 2, according to Kevin Allen more realistic with the budget. would meet the obligations of the new Main Street with a fresh accent the new of Helena Sand & Gravel. “It would cost $1.2 million match required of the grant. The road base, new storm drain- downtown. “We’ll continue on with to build new on donated land,” additional cost to the town would ages and new sidewalks. Now, storm drains from Water Street Vincent said. “We’re looking be manageable, but it would be MDT is ramping up to com- up to Main Street and, depend- at $650,000 or so to renovate a spread over 15 years. We’ve actu- mence construction this spring. ing on permits, north of Mill structure and bring it up to code.” ally been planning for a scenario MDT representatives gave Creek may see new, reinforced The council already has a like this for a few years.” a presentation with Helena irrigation crossings,” Allen said. lead on a building in town that Turn to CENTER on pg. 2 Sand & Gravel, the project’s Turn to MSIT on pg. 2 would be able to be renovated,

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FOREST from pg. 1 is with the Forest Service. impact statement, Little said. condition. Unless we do some Farm Bill to approach forest In an effort to quicken the thinning, we’re going to keep Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates projects from collaborative CEs on the BDNF killing trees with bugs.” The BDNF is in the pro- 30 Years - .000% Points standpoints is important. “The Farm Bill allowed the “Risks like insects, disease cess of developing a proj- Involvement of congress 3.750% Rate 3.846% APR and fire don’t stop at bound- governor to designate priority ect near Boulder that meets Working group member the criteria of a CE. Barb Cestero said the capac- 15 Years - .000% Points aries,” she said. “We need landscapes on the forest. Now to work together to get good According to Dave Sabo, ity of the Forest Service, Rate APR 2.990% 3.158% projects on the ground.” we want to work with you Butte district ranger, there is especially on the BDNF, has The Beaverhead-Deerlodge already a team in place from been cut to where the Forest Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a $200,000.00 loan amount with a 1% guys to get projects going.” loan origination fee, $295.00 document processing fee, Mers fee $11.95, $15.00 flood determination fee, $4.00 National Forest requested an independent contract- Service “can’t do their jobs.” transcript fee, 15 days of prepaid interest and *discount point fee as stated above. some of the governor’s $1 – Mo Bookwalter, Department of ing company to approach the “The only ones who can million through the Forests Natural Resources and Conservation problem in the Boulder Low- change that are in Congress,” If you haven’t enrolled for in Focus Initiative, though lands and get a project on the she said. “The BDNF is a the BDNF is currently fo- ground in the next year. hugely important national E-Statement delivery, the time is now. cused on another element of process of getting projects “If we can show we are forest – it connects the North- on the ground, the Farm Bill getting stuff done, we can ern Rockies – but it’s been Your statements will be made available to you at the touch the Farm Bill to get a project near Boulder on the ground. offers a categorical exclusion make a case that this forest is a neglected for a long time.” of a button ... no more waiting for the (CE) for projects that meet a good investment,” Little said. Cestero suggested reach- mail and, most importantly, it’s paperless! set of criteria. If a project that “If we have just one success ing out to Sen. Jon Tester, Sen. Thank you for banking with www.bankingonthefuture.com The Farm Bill In April 2014, Gov. Bullock focuses on less than 3,000 acres – even if it’s small – we may Steve Daines and Rep. Ryan nominated nearly five mil- maximizes “old growth and get more to invest in future Zinke for involvement. All AUTO LOANS lion acres of national forest large trees” to the extent the projects. We cannot solve all three Montana congressmen AS land as priority landscapes trees promote stands that are the problems in one project.” regularly send representatives LOW AS ready for restoration in ac- resilient to insect and disease The project in Boulder is to the working group meeting. threats; consider the “best avail- a logging project focused on Schulz agreed to draft %rate cordance with the Farm Bill. 4.5 Out of those nearly five able” scientific information; restoration, Schulz said. letters to Zinke, Daines and be developed and imple- “There’s a lot of red and and Tester, thanking them %APR million acres, seven areas 4.879 mented through a “collaborative dead timber in that area and for involving their staff. Rates subject to change without notice. APR calculation totaling 587,284 are in the based on $20,000.00 loan amount with a $149.00 loan fee, Office: 406.682.4215 • Toll Free: 888.622.4215 48 payments of $459.67 on approved credit. BDNF. The areas were selected process,” it is eligible for a CE, roads that would be improved “We can get a lot done work- 213 E. Main St • Ennis, MT 59729 following an examination of which means it does not have or obliterated,” Schulz said. ing with their staff,” Schulz said. www.bankingonthefuture.com fire risk, insects and disease, to undergo an environmental “It’s a logging project based “We want to thank them for that according to Tera Little, who assessment or an environmental on improving forest health and discuss more involvement.” Conventional Frame Homes Commercial SB264 from pg. 1 into one of the most wonderful Nevada City bring to Madison “Not because we don’t value Remodels & Additions and historic sites in Montana County and Montana as a whole. the good work of tourism,” Villa Hand-crafted Log Homes City,” Schulz said. “This bill and the nation,” Shaw said. “A study showed the said. “We have a general fund is- is a valued investment.” “We need your support to economic footprint for 2014 sue. We simply cannot afford it.” All phases of construction, The investment Schulz maintain our infrastructure.” was $62.2 million,” Leonard design and consulting referred to is the fact that much According to the Institute pointed out. “Based upon the What next? Custom Building Design of the money will go to adver- for Tourism and Recreation MHC’s operating budget, that The committee members & tising – if passed, the Office of Research, tourism is Mon- is a 4,700 percent return on have the ability to amend the Tourism would receive more tana’s second greatest industry investment, bringing in roughly bill before they decide whether than $5 million in fiscal year after agriculture. In 2014 alone, $90 for every dollar spent. I or not to pass it. Currently, the 2016 for state tourism promo- 11 million people traveled challenge you to try to find a committee decided to postpone tion, and advertising draws from out-of-state and brought better bang for your buck.” voting on the bill. If the bill more people to the state. $3.98 billion statewide. The proponents filled the passes through the committee “Simply put, this bill Erin Leonard, one of The floor for 45 minutes before it in the next few weeks, it goes offers an investment,” Madisonian’s owners, is also a was turned over to any oppo- to the Senate for a vote. If it Schulz concluded. Virginia City resident and serves nents – only one person spoke in passes through the Senate, it Representative Ray Shaw on the town council. Leonard opposition of the bill. Dan Villa, will be voted on at the House. If from House District 71 also addressed the committee about the Gov. Steve Bullock’s budget it passes through the House, its spoke in favor of the bill. the value Virginia City and director, opposed the bill. final stop is Gov. Bullock’s desk. “This is a good investment

CENTER from pg. 1 “The (Department of Mo- we requested letters of support, like this,” Bourk said. tor Vehicles) said they would we received more than I’ve ever Commissioner Larry Pine Vincent said the town come process drivers licenses seen for any other project.” asked Vincent if the senior would initially be respon- once a month,” Vincent said. center would double as a com- sible for that price tag, but e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com “(Veteran’s Affairs) would Role of the town munity center for big events, other funding sources are being brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 come, they could host a bingo The CDBG application will which is something Ennis lacks. worked on to offset that. p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 program and more. It would be be complete by May 2015, Vin- “No, if we go with reno- Though the town will own up to the nonprofit to decide.” cent said. Before then, the town vating the existing structure the building for insurance and Having a home for Meals would need to enter into a buy/ the building would only hold financing purposes, Vincent on Wheels, however, is impor- sell agreement because receiving 60 people,” Vincent said. said, a yet-to-be-formed non- tant, according to Loveland. the grant is contingent on having “Ennis doesn’t have a place profit will operate the center. “We need a place for seniors an existing structure to renovate. that will hold more than 100 I am The Senior Advisory Council to hang out,” he said. “Some- “Obviously if we didn’t (people) but that’s not going is currently in the process where they can come eat, that get the grant we would not to be fixed with this project.” what of forming the nonprofit. they all want to come to.” be bound by the agree- Loveland pointed out that “We already have a board The program used to be host- ment,” Vincent clarified. the senior center could al- I am! of directors set up,” said Bob ed at town hall, but is currently Commissioner John Bancroft ways be sold in the future Loveland, who is on that board. at the Madison Valley Manor. said the center is a “good oppor- if the town builds a com- “We just have to finalize it.” The project as a whole tunity” to do something good for munity center that could also has been supported by the the seniors in Ennis, and com- house a senior program. Need for a center community, Vincent said. missioner Audra Bourk agreed. “I just don’t think the town is The senior center will “We’ve received an enor- “There’s about to be an- ready for a community center,” be a home to more than mous amount of support from other generation of people he said. “Our center will be able just the Meals on Wheels the community,” he said. “When who would use a place to hold small functions though.” program, Vincent said.

HARDY DRYWALL MSIT from pg. 1 tion from the bank toward Ham- side streets,” Harris said. buildings and possible closures. FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO The contractors are set to ilton Street, causing the biggest Attendees at the meeting “Communication is start milling Main Street the inconvenience for the town. were concerned about foot key,” Allen said. second week of March, working “Until we get past Ham- traffic in and out of busi- The Sheridan Main Street 406-596-3137 north to south through Hamilton ilton, it’s not going to be nesses. Until work begins on Improvement team has been Street. The first of April, crews pretty,” said Allen. the sidewalks, residents will a major supporter of the hope to begin excavation of the Dean Harris with MDT said still have access to businesses project from the beginning. road and start pouring curb and construction will allow two-lane on Main Street, according to Macel Anderson, president sidewalk by the end of May. traffic to continue from the high- Harris, but after that, foot traffic of MSIT, spoke about 29 new Paving the road is set to begin way through town, but park- will be on a day-to-day basis. period-style lampposts that the first of June, and if all goes ing will have to be on the side Scott Payne, chamber will add the finishing touches according to plan, the project as streets. Members of the chamber member, said he thought foot to the new downtown look. Sherwood Swanson a whole should be completed by asked about a possible detour traffic was a serious concern. MSIT raised money for mid-June, according to Allen. through town, but because “We need some kind of the posts by selling individual “We will have some work of the highway traffic, MDT mitigated foot traffic to make lamps for $3,300 a piece and Drywall Inc. to do at the end of June, such is concerned about potential getting around safe,” Payne said. have sold all but four lampposts. Hanging Finishing as striping, but the goal is damage to residential streets. Both Harris and Allen en- “We are so excited and are to be done by the middle “We’re not interested in couraged businesses to advertise praising (MDT) for finally, Custom Textures Painting of June,” Allen said. doing a detour. With that other routes, use back doors and finally coming here and get- much traffic, you don’t know to even use social media to in- ting this done,” Anderson said. Office: (406)682-5438 Cell: (406)599-3524 The most significant part of construction will be the excava- what that would do to the form residents of how to access “We’ve worked so hard for this.” How well do YOU know Madison County?

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Abigail Dennis ing off-road trucks to a crusher mining project by Moen Build- that process, not starting eral short temporary sec- not a formal plan stating who The Madisonian site just off Strawberry Creek ers, Inc., that was approved any new mining efforts. tions of road will be con- will reclaim those roads and [email protected] Road, located about one mile more than two years ago by BLM mineral specialist structed to access the sites. weeds may become a problem. west of Pony. From there, it will the BLM, Gunderson said. Bob Gunderson explained that Pony resident Janet Zimmer- “The agency needs to The Bureau of Land Man- be screened and crushed and Reclamation mining is anyone who stakes an unpat- man said she cannot speak for look at the cumulative im- agement is currently accept- then hauled to the Golden Sun- the process of cleaning up ented mining claim owns min- the whole community, but she pact of mining in the area, ing public comment on two light Mine east of Whitehall.” waste rock piles from for- eralization rights – essentially, is very interested in the project. not just each little proj- amendments to the mine waste According to BLM ge- mer mine sites. The Barrick the minerals are property. “I think an operation like ect,” Zimmerman said. rock removal project near Pony. ologist Bob Gunderson, the Golden Sunlight mine near “We process the plan but this will have an effect,” Gunderson said the project “All of the locations pro- amendments are minimal. Whitehall has the ability to the work isn’t something Zimmerman said. “With the utilizes existing roads, and posed in the amendments are “Essentially they are just process already-mined mate- we propose,” he said about truck traffic through town.” any temporary roads that are on public land,” according to a adding a couple sites where rial to extract gold from the the BLM’s involvement. Zimmerman said she is also constructed in relation to the BLM press release. “The mate- they want to remove mate- waste piles – Moen Build- The BLM says minimal concerned about any roads project are not open routes. rial will be hauled down Pony rial,” Gunderson said. ers, Inc., is hauling waste road improvement on public that will be created during “The public should not Creek Road in 30-ton articulat- The project is a reclamation rock to Golden Sunlight for land is anticipated, but sev- the project because there is be on them at all,” he said. For more information or to submit comments, contact Bob Gunderson at the BLM Dillon field office at 683-8000.

SHERIDAN TOWN COUNCIL Woirhaye named fire chief, council hears MSIT updates

Abigail Dennis “That’s half of last year.” if the fire department is called will work on implementing Instead of establishing new said the MDT’s project was The Madisonian The department recently out to a car crash and they find the things they want to see to goals, Anderson said the team slated to be completed when he [email protected] purchased a thermal imaging two people in the front seat, keep the volunteers we have chose to focus on completing the became mayor nine years ago. camera – a heat seeking device. they can use the camera to and hopefully recruit more.” Main Street project – the MDT “This has been a long At the Sheridan Town Woirhaye demonstrated the examine the back seat and see He pointed out that to is ramping up construction to time coming,” Derryberry Council meeting on Feb. 18, camera at the meeting. He had if someone was there that may man one fire station around replace Sheridan’s Main Street said. “Thank you guys.” the council members approved someone place their hand on the have been thrown, he said. the clock with three employ- this year, and the MSIT has been Ted Woirhaye as fire chief and wall for a few moments, then di- The department is cur- ees would cost taxpayers an integral part of designing Fire chief appointment received an update from Macel rected the camera at that section rently in the process of reaching roughly $500,000 every year. how the new road will look. Before adjourning, the Anderson, president of the Main of wall – the handprint appeared out to all the volunteers with “What our volunteers MSIT’s main focus has been council moved to approve Street Improvement Team. clearly on the camera screen. surveys evaluating the effective- do is incredible,” he said. making downtown Sheridan Woirhaye as the 2015 Sheri- Woirhaye, who has been “This can read fire ness of the fire department. unique – they are achieving that dan fire chief – Woirhaye was with the department since 1996, temperatures through “I want to know how we’re MSIT and the new year through period-style lamp- elected to the position by the gave the fire department report smoke,” Woirhaye said. doing, what motivates the guys, Sheridan’s MSIT held their posts that will line the street. entire department earlier in the at the beginning of the meeting. He added that the camera things like that,” Woirhaye annual meeting on Jan. 12 “We just want to get this year. The town council mem- “In 2014 we had 48 will be useful in multiple re- said. “I’ll let you know when and had 24 members attend- project done,” Anderson said. bers unanimously voted in favor runs,” Woirhaye said. sponse situations. For example, we get the results back. We ing, according to Anderson. Mayor Dean Derryberry of Woirhaye’s appointment.

DISTRICT COURT ROUND UP

Abigail Dennis a “fraudulent check” in an district court – in that case forgery charge, that violates County Courthouse on Feb. 23. beverage container in a mo- The Madisonian amount of more than $1,500. she was charged with five her bail from the first case. Joe Willis Dickinson tor vehicle on highway. [email protected] The maximum penalty for counts that occurred between Before excusing Feist, was charged two counts. For The charges against Dick- forgery in an amount of more March 6, 2014, and July 2, Judge Tucker ordered her count one, the state charged inson stem from a Jan. 16, Ennis woman pleads than $1,500 is a fine not to 2014: two counts of deceptive already-posted $1,000 bond him with driving under the 2015, incident where he was not guilty to forgery exceed $50,000, imprisonment practices (common scheme from the first case be con- influence of alcohol, fourth driving a motor vehicle on U.S. An Ennis woman charged in the state prison for a term or greater than $1,500), two tinued and be concurrent offense, or an alternative of Highway 287 while allegedly with forgery appeared at not to exceed 20 years or both, counts of issuing a bad check for both cases. No future operation of a noncommercial under the influence of alcohol. the Madison County Court- according to court documents. (less than or equal to $1,500) court date has yet been set. vehicle with alcohol concen- Dickinson was released house before Judge Lo- Feist pleaded not and one count of attempted tration of 0.08 or more, fourth on his own recognizance and ren Tucker on Feb. 23. guilty to the charge. theft of labor or services. Alleged 4th DUI offense – Dickinson will be is currently monitored by a The charges against Deputy county attorney Ekwall said the state also An Ennis man pleaded charged with one or the other. breath testing device that tests Carol Ann Feist stem from Justin Ekwall pointed out Feist issued a petition to revoke not guilty to the charge of For count two, Dickinson for alcohol three times per day. an Oct. 22, 2014, occurrence currently has another case Feist’s bail – if she is found a fourth DUI before Judge was charged with unlawful No future court date where she allegedly created pending in Madison County guilty of the most recent Loren Tucker at the Madison possession of open alcoholic has yet been set. An era of big money in politics

By Rep. Ray Shaw to receive the PAC’s support. vote to one of these organiza- phones. The rerouting was not vention to amend the U.S. Con- does not originate in Montana. House District 71 Sometimes stated openly, but tions, both the local voter and the announced beforehand and most stitution. This process is known In an effort to limit the influ- and more typically wrapped in a state of Montana are left without constituents were surprised that as an Article V convention call ence of these groups we will Rep. Rob Cook thin veil, is the threat that if true representation in Helena. they had called us. Only after and it has never been employed continue to resist their intru- House District 18 the candidate does not sign the This ‘buying’ of votes much initial confusion were we before in our nation’s history. sion by supporting campaign pledge the PAC in question will was considered heinous in the able to explain that by pressing There are good reasons for this. finance reform laws that make Legislative vote pledging oppose them in the primary. days of the Copper Kings and ‘one’ they were actually sup- When we consider that the their donors visible to the voter. and a Federal balanced budget This threat is significant it remains heinous today. In porting legislation that would Article V process does not al- amendment are two topics that because Montana’s elections are response to these outside pres- lead to a convention to amend low Montanan’s to choose their have recently been the subject of inexpensive when compared to sures, our position has always the United States Constitution. delegates and that we cannot much conversation and debate. the cost of other state’s legislative been that we will not, and we We believe, like many others, limit the scope of the changes Legislative vote pledging is races. A relatively small expen- have not, signed any pledges. that spending in Washington D.C. that might be proposed, we do the process by which a politi- diture, made by an out of state A rash of automated calls into is out of hand and that Congress not see how it could be rationally cal action committee attempts PAC like Americans for Pros- our legislative district sheds even should make plans to prudently supported. The last thing we to control candidates. Typi- perity can easily wield outsized more light on the methods PACs balance our Federal budget. want to see is an out of control cally, a ‘survey’ is mailed to all influence in our local elections. utilize to influence legislators. Further, we have worked hard to convention, staffed by delegates candidates approximately 60 Candidates realize this fact and Recently, many of our balance Montana’s state budget of somebody else’s choosing, days prior to the primary elec- many sign the pledges simply to constituents received a phone and to ensure that we spend on running roughshod over your ex- tions. This survey will contain facilitate their own survival. call asking them whether or priorities like education and isting constitutional protections. questions related to the PAC’s Because most of the PACs not they supported a balanced infrastructure while keeping Sadly, we have entered an stated mission and it gener- that operate in Montana are Federal budget and, when they our state budget in the black. era of big money in our state’s ally ends with a pledge that the funded by out of state interests, pressed ‘one’ for yes, they were We do not believe, however, political environment. Even Rep. Ray Shaw candidate is required to sign when a candidate pledges his immediately routed to our cell that we should call a national con- sadder yet, most of the money Simplifying state’s tax code benefits everyone

By Sen. Debby Barrett working to change this? riddled with incentives meant the state to operate, tempt- credits currently on the books; tax code receive such strong House District 36 Although many of us don’t to encourage certain behavior. ing some lawmakers to raise and would reduce the adminis- support and it just goes to show particularly enjoy filing our tax- The downside of a complex tax rates for everyone else. trative costs of processing all that good policymaking is alive We all understand the pain es, it is an important part of ev- tax code is two faced. First, Simplifying our state’s tax the state’s tax documents as the and well within our legislature. of doing taxes every year. ery day life as taxes pay for our you discourage both individu- code is a worthy goal for our number of staff needed would Hours spent on monotonous basic functions of government als and business from operat- legislature to undertake this decrease dramatically. And number crunching and paper- like roads and law enforcement. ing within your system due to session and one proposal aims best of all, SB 171 condenses work, or hundreds of dollars The challenge for policy makers the complexity of filing and to do just that. Last week Sen. the state’s entire individual spent to hire an accountant, all is finding a balance between low higher rates, forfeiting all of Bruce Tutvedt, R–Kalispell, in- income tax return form down to calculate how much money tax rates that encourage invest- the potential tax revenue they troduced Senate Bill 171, which to a simple, one page docu- we owe the government. It’s ment, growing the economy and would have generated. Second, would overhaul our state’s entire ment, which makes doing our certainly not something that higher tax rates that generate it costs government much more tax code, bringing much needed taxes a whole lot easier. most people look forward to more revenue for government to administer a complex tax reform to the patchwork system SB 171 is a large step to- under the best circumstances, services, but stifle economic code as it takes more time to that we currently operate under. wards improving the tax climate but the more complex the tax growth. However, in the process calculate tax documents. The SB 171 would reduce the here in Montana and passed code, the more painful the of finding that balance here combination, of higher admin- number of tax brackets in our the full Senate with bipartisan whole process becomes. So, in Montana, our tax code has istrative costs and lost potential tax code from eight to two; it support. It is encouraging to Sen. Debby Barrett shouldn’t we lawmakers be evolved into a complex system revenue equals less money for would eliminate many of the tax see a major reform to our state’s A4 Thursday, February 26, 2015 Bicycles part of transportation system Dear Editor, conduct on their bicycles so they traveling 10,000 miles each year Biking and walking provide also contribute to the gas tax contributes $324 in taxes and exercise to reduce chronic dis- A response to Ken Hol- base. In a University of Montana direct fees. The cost to the public, ease from sedentary life styles. brook’s published letter on Jan. research study on cycling tourists, including direct and external Chronic disease costs our society 29, citing cyclists should pay it was found that 44 percent of costs is $3,360. A biker may travel $235 billion dollars a year and is extra taxes for wider lanes. these bikers were employed, 36 3,000 miles per year and contrib- responsible for spiraling health- opinion Bicycles are considered a part percent were retired, 20 percent utes $300 annually in taxes and care costs in America. State and of the total transportation system were business owners, student or costs. The public pays $36 for this Federal governments pay 44 just as automobiles, buses, trucks, homemakers. Fifty-six per- infrastructure, which is a savings percent of health care costs. pedestrians and farm or construc- cent of the cyclists had median of $264 compared to the motor ve- Inequity? It appears more tion machinery and have the same household incomes of $75,000 to hicle. To balance the road budget, transportation funds should rights to use the public transpor- $150,000 per year and 10 percent comparing bikers to motor vehicle be used for non-motorized tation infrastructure. Cyclists earned over $200,000 per year. drivers, 12 people commuting infrastructure. Active trans- pay their share of taxes through In the current allocation of by bike equates to one person portation for shorter errands income and property taxes or transportation funds, $77.50 goes commuting by motor vehicle. would benefit all in savings. rent that goes to their landlord for roads, $21 for transit and $1.50 Fifty percent of car trips are for property taxes. The major- towards biking and walking. A within 20 minutes of a bike ride. Darlene Tussing ity of bikers also drive a motor third of the population does not Twenty-five percent of car trips Rural Laurin Established in 1873 vehicle for trips that they cannot drive a motor vehicle. A driver are within 20 minutes of a walk.

(USPS 325-340) Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper Explaining the 310 complaint procedure Dear Editor, unauthorized activities on streams and also ask the person submit- against producers or landown- Owners/Publishers: that may have unforeseen negative ting the formal complaint provide ers; rather it is to bring them into Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard In light of recent discussions impacts on the water resource. their name and sign the document compliance with the 310 Law. Director of Sales & Marketing: regarding the Madison Conser- The 310 Law also imposes a duty before submitting it to the district. Districts are here to work with Susanne Hill vation District’s updated 310 on CD supervisors to take action Although the Madison CD has community members in making violation procedures, we would whenever they have knowledge recently amended its rules to al- wise natural resources decisions. Art Director: Erin Leonard like to take this opportunity that someone may have vio- low written complaints anony- We are neighbors working with Associate Editor: Abigail Dennis to help explain this process in lated this law by carrying out an mously, regardless of whether we neighbors. There is a high level of Distribution Manager: Kayla Way greater detail and clear up any unpermitted project on a peren- receive information anonymously uncertainty in our water resources Sports: Kurtis Koenig misunderstandings that may have nial waterway. The law does not or not, it is still our responsibility from year to year and we hope resulted from the recent change. actually require districts receive to act upon all alleged violations to provide a level of confidence In Montana, local conserva- this knowledge through a formal in order to determine if a permit that our streams and rivers in the Contributors: tion districts are tasked with the complaint. However, many CDs should, or should not, have been Madison Valley will remain in Gail Banks, Keith Axberg, Gen Pierce, Steve DiGiovanna, responsibility of reviewing and have adopted rules that formal- obtained for a project. It is not the most ideal condition for years Art Kehler, Stacy Gatewood, Kelley Knack, Nancy Nesbit, permitting activities taking place ize the complaint procedure. In the mission, nor the desire of to come for all of our residents. Tammy Wham, Christopher Mumme, Matt Hill, Caitlin Avey on, or near, perennial waterways. most cases, the CDs request that conservation districts to act as This is referred to as the 310 Law, people submit a written complaint a regulatory agency. 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NEWS & ADVERTISING DEADLINE 5 p.m. - Friday obituaries WE OFFER Chance Samuel Rowe COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES April 29, 2012 – February 19, 2015 would never be his strong suit. Father. He is comforting the ones and Georgia Bignell of Helm- Chance was special in every you have left behind, hoping ville. Aunts and uncles Saman- Guidelines: Must be 450 way, from his sweet smile to his that they know that one day we tha (Dave) Kelly; Seth, Gabi words or less and one photo. humble spirit. He loved cheering will meet again and never be and Garrrett Mulholland; and on his aunts and uncles at all their apart. Families can be together Sabrina Shows. He is preceded (Otherwise, it will be 25 cents sporting events, lining his cars up forever, which has always been in death by great-grandparents per word thereafter) in precise order, throwing the ball our Heavenly Father’s plan. George and Barbra Haynes; into the hoop and anything that Chance is survived by his John Beaird; Gerald Bignell; involved “Daddy’s truck.” His father and mother, Justin and and a great aunt, Terri Haynes. sister, Addisyn, was his very best Breianna Rowe and his sister Ad- A celebration of his life will friend, always having a smile for disyn of Billings. Grandparents be held at Smith Funeral Chapels, her no matter his mood. Together Pete and Stacey Rowe of Great 304 34th Street West Billings, on We unexpectedly said they spent hours outside in the Falls; Patrick and Janell Mulhol- Friday, Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Memo- yard playing and terrorizing their land of Big Timber; and Tater rials can be made to a go fund ac- Please call or email: goodbye to our beloved baby boy, Chance Samuel Rowe, on puppy Ellie. Though Chance left and Debbie Shows of Helmville. count set up in Chance’s name, go- 682-7755 or Feb. 19, 2015. Chance was born us early he left a mark on every- Great-grandparents Margie Beaird fundme.com/n1fr3s. Condolences one he met leaving an everlast- of Rapid City, S.D.; Claude and may be shared with the family by [email protected] at Saint Vincent Hospital on April 29, 2012. Arriving two ing impression in their hearts. Dorothy Mulholland of Ennis; visiting smithfuneralchapels.com weeks early he showed us all that Chance Samuel, we know he was in control and patience you are with our Heavenly Obits. continued on A5 Thursday, February 26, 2015 A5

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Norm Degner June 1925 – February 12, 2015

* The following is a revised obituary for Norm Degner

Norm Degner, 89, of Alder aboard the U.S.S. Luce. When divorce. In 1964 he married Canyon area where they en- his son, Norman (Fran); and passed away at his home on the two ships happened to be Elizabeth Cox and they raised joyed the remainder of Norm’s daughters Sandra, Susan (Jim) Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, with operating in close proxim- her daughter until Elizabeth’s life. They looked forward to and Denise (Jeff); along with his loving wife, Diane, at his ity, the brothers were able untimely death. For 25 years, celebrating their 40th wed- 11 grandchildren; 23 great- side. Norm was born in June to exchange greetings using Norm was employed as a ding anniversary this year. grandchildren; three great- of 1925 at Clarkston, Wash., ship-to-ship light communica- geologist for the Anaconda Norm loved life, especially great grandchildren; numerous to E. G. “Dewey” and Ella tion shortly before the Luce Company in Butte, as well as hunting, fishing and horses. nieces, nephews and in-laws, Degner. He attended central was sunk and Virgil was lost Darwin, Calif., and Grants, He was an expert storyteller each one special to him. Norm Oregon schools in Antelope at sea. After his discharge, N.M., ending his career with and cribbage player, passing loved his God, his country, and Ashwood, graduating from Norm attended the University eight additional years work- many pleasant hours keeping his family and his friends. He Madras High School. He then of Oregon, graduating with a ing for the Department of all around him in stitches. lived a long life, leaving many enlisted in the Navy, serving bachelor of science in geology. Energy in Grand Junction, Norm was preceded in sorrowful souls behind, but on the U.S.S. Miami in the While in college, he married Colo. Norm and Diane married death by his parents; brothers rejoining many joyous souls Pacific Theater of World War Joyce Provancha and they were in 1975 and the couple soon Earnest and Virgil; and wives beyond. At Norm’s request, II. Norm’s brother, Virgil, blessed with three children. returned to Montana, build- Joyce and Liz. He is survived cremation has taken place was serving at the same time The marriage later ended in ing their home in the Spring by his wife Diane; as well as and no services will be held. LEGISLATIVE ROUND UP

Submitted by Michael Wright a standing-room only hearing This was only the begin- tion from the Republican abuse in Montana law. speed limit increase. Community News Service on the bill earlier in the week. ning of what will be a key de- side of the aisle, along with “There’s not another Earlier in the session, Sen- University of Montana Ranchers, tribal mem- bate in the rest of the session. a handful of Democrats. place in statute that re- ate Bill 228, sponsored by Sen. School of Journalism bers and others came in on Daines also backed keep- quires a witness to a crime Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box both sides of the issue. Bill criminalizing ing public lands public, getting to report it within 24 Elder, was tabled by a Senate With the halfway point of Vernon Finley, chairman physician-assisted suicide a standing ovation on both hours,” Gilbertson said. committee. That bill would the Montana Legislature quick- of the Confederated Salish dies on the House floor sides of the aisle, but said have raised the interstate speed ly approaching, lawmakers are and Kootenai Tribes, backed House Bill 328, sponsored state control of public lands Another speed limit limit to 85 mph for cars. trying to get bills across the the bill, saying it represents by Rep. Brad Tschida, R- would be better than fed- increase gets hearing hallway to the other chamber. a significant compromise on Missoula, died on the House eral control, sticking with the Car organizations and the Major privacy bills heard The first transmittal dead- the tribe’s part, “in the spirit floor last week on a tight vote. main theme of his speech. Montana Highway Patrol are Bills aimed at protecting line is Feb. 27, the last day of being good neighbors.” Ten Republicans joined “Washington, D.C, is opposing a bill that would digital privacy got their for general bills to get sent “I stand here to urge with the Democrats to vote the problem, Montana has increase Montana’s speed first hearings last week. from one house to the other, the committee to move the down the bill, which would solutions,” he said, and limits, the second bill in that Rep. Daniel Zolnikov, R- but already several bills have process forward,” he said, have criminalized physi- repeated variations of it vein heard this session. Billings, is carrying several died in committee and on the adding that the bill would cians who prescribe aid- throughout the speech. House Bill 480, sponsored privacy bills, one of the biggest floors of both chambers. prevent the “long ardu- in-dying medication. The by Rep. Mike Miller, R- being House Bill 444. That bill Rep. Nick Schwaderer, R- ous process of litigation.” practice has been legal in Bill would require Helmville, would raise inter- would require a search warrant Superior, was carrying House Without the agreement, Montana since a 2009 state animal cruelty be reported state speed limits to 80 mph for investigators from govern- Bill 333, which would regulate the tribe could sue for wa- Supreme Court decision. within 24 hours from 75 for cars, and to 70 ment agencies to get electronic state use of security cameras. ter rights across the state. One of the Republicans Sen. Eric Moore, R-Miles mph from 65 for semitrucks. data from third-party servers. It died on the House floor on Cory Swanson, representing who voted it down was Rep. City, is carrying Senate Bill “There’s no reason Mon- Zolnikov said the bill a tied vote two days in a row. the Attorney General’s office, David “Doc” Moore, who 285, which would require peo- tana can’t go to 80,” Miller better protects a person’s Rep. Forrest Mandeville, also backed the bill, saying it told an emotional story about ple to report incidences of ani- said, adding that parts of emails and text messages. R-Columbus, saw a similar fate protects existing water rights. his wife, who recently died mal cruelty within 24 hours. Idaho and Wyoming had “Emails and text mes- with his House Bill 182, which “This is a good agree- of cancer. He said that they Moore said the bill is passed similar increases. sages are today’s papers would require zoning to be ment that guarantees water had done everything they meant to prevent animal rights The bill would also in- and effects,” Zolnikov said. adopted on county land before for every opponent in this could to help her, “but there’s groups from getting foot- crease the speed trucks can “When you email some- the government could regulate room,” Swanson said. only so much you can do.” age of cruelty and releasing go on state highways from one, you no longer have an its use. That bill got a 50-50 Some of Montana’s major “This body doesn’t it when it would best help 60 to 70 mph, the same expectation of privacy.” vote on second reading in agriculture groups supported need to get in the way of them raise money. He cited speed as cars. Miller said Zolnikov said 28 groups January, effectively killing it the compact as well, includ- what doctors and patients incidents from other states that also has worked in other from around the country had until he got a motion to recon- ing the Montana Stockgrowers decide,” Moore said. in which groups had released states and would cut down endorsed the bill, including sider. Then the bill died 59-41. Association and the Montana Republicans who backed video to media organizations. on dangerous passing situa- Google, the California tech With the deadline loom- Farm Bureau Federation. the bill said the practice “This evidence shouldn’t tions when several cars are giant. At the hearing, sup- ing, last week was filled with Rep. Nancy Ballance, is too similar to homi- come out six months lined up behind a truck going porters included the Montana legislators pushing new bills R-Hamilton, led off the op- cide, and legalizing it leads later,” Moore said. much slower than them. Shooting Sports Association in front of committees, hop- position. Ballance said the bill to abuse by doctors. Nicole Rolf of the Mon- Nicole Rolf of the Farm and the American Civil Liber- ing to get them through. came too late for legislators It failed on a 51-49 vote. tana Farm Bureau Federation Bureau Federation said that ties Union, who said federal to read it and fully under- In the Senate earlier this backed the bill, saying that re- organization supports elimi- law has not kept pace with the Contentious Salish and stand it, and that she does not month, a bill to protect physi- porting abuse quickly is impor- nating the truck speed limit advancement of technology. Kootenai water compact like the “forever nature” of cians who prescribe aid-in- tant to the agriculture industry. on state roads and having Montana’s Department heads to the Senate floor the long-term agreement. dying medication was tabled. “I don’t think there’s cars going the same speed, of Justice and the Montana Three Republicans joined Other opponents said the anyone who cares more about but is neutral to Miller’s County Attorneys Associa- with Democrats to get the con- bill was unconstitutional and Daines complains their animals than farmers proposed interstate change. tion opposed the bill, say- tentious water agreement be- does not guarantee water about the feds and ranchers,” Rolf said. Dave Wood, a Helena- ing current law is strong tween the Confederated Salish rights for existing users. U.S. Sen. Steve Daines Montana Stockgrowers area man, said that speed enough and already protects and Kootenai Tribes and the Greg Hinkle, of Thomp- railed against the federal Association and Montana limits are only enforced electronic communication. state and federal governments son Falls, said the threat of government in an address to Veterinary Medical Associa- by a state to raise revenue Mark Murphy, of the out of committee last week. litigation made this “legis- a joint session of the Mon- tion also backed the bill. through writing tickets. County Attorneys Associa- Senate Bill 262, sponsored lation by intimidation.” tana Legislature last week. Nanette Gilbertson, of “Speed limits really have tion, said Montana’s privacy by Sen. Chas Vincent, R-Libby, Hinkle’s nephew is Sen. “D.C. is more concerned the American Society for nothing to do with high- guarantee in the constitu- is a bill that lines out specific Jedediah Hinkle, R-Bozeman, with its own self interests than the Prevention of Cruelty to way safety,” Wood said. tion is “so well-evolved” terms of a negotiated water one of the four Republi- the well being of the Ameri- Animals, was the lone op- Along with AAA and the that the bill isn’t needed. agreement between the Tribes cans who voted against can people,” Daines said. ponent to the bill. Gilbert- Motor Carriers of Montana, and state and federal govern- the bill in committee. Daines talked about the son said events like Moore the Montana Highway Patrol - Michael Wright is a ments. All the Democrats Jon Metropoulos, repre- Keystone XL Pipeline, say- described had not happened came out against the bill. reporter for the Community on the committee supported senting Dixon Melons and ing it would be a “lifeline for in Montana and that requir- Jason Hildenstab, op- News Service at the University it, as did Vincent and two the Rocky Mountain Stock- Montana families looking ing reporting within 24 hours erations major of the Mon- of Montana School of other Republicans – Sen. growers Association, said his to bring something home.” would hinder investigations. tana Highway Patrol, said Journalism. He can be Nels Swandal of Wilsall and clients did not like the deal. “It’s time to stop debating Gilbertson also said the the bill was too broad and reached at michael.wright@ Sen. Doug Kary of Billings. “It’s just not a good deal and start building,” Daines bill would create an un- that he wanted to see fine umontana.edu. Follow him Busloads of people came for for Montana,” he said. said, getting a standing ova- usual exception for animal increases along with any on Twitter @mj_wright1. manor celebrations

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CROY At the annual Blue and Gold banquet, Bill Mercer of ReMax construction Mountain property presented a check of more than $900 to Troop 1601 and Cub Pack 4601. O.J. Palmer, scout master and cub scout master received the check. Mercer, who was an Eagle Scout many years Licensed - Insured - Professional ago is a strong supporter of Custom Homes - Residential - Commercial the local programs. Wes Orr, scout committee chairman, Gary Croy was also in attendance as owner well as many parents. 406-581-3531 (cell) or 406-682-7236 (office) P.O. Box 63 - Ennis, Montana [email protected] Honor band in Sheridan welcomes students from local schools

Submitted by Carla Wisler Butte, Ennis, Granite/Phillips- dents is Dr. Kevin Griggs from a pep band tune for fun. Sheridan Schools burg, Harrison, Sheridan, Three the University of Montana. As The 6:30 p.m. concert on Forks, Twin Bridges and White- band director for the UM Con- March 2 is open to the public. Get Eight area high school bands hall will gather to play and re- cert Band, Marching Griz and The entire honor band experi- will send their top students to hearse for six hours and prepare the Grizzly Pep Band, Griggs ence is being funded by support Results. advertise in The Madisonian create an honor band at Sheri- a 30 minute concert. The guest brings flair and excitement and from Ruby Valley Chamber 406-682-7755 dan High School. Students from conductor for these eligible stu- will even work the kids through of Commerce members.

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Mainwarings family history at the BACK ON THE MARKET Madison Valley History Assocation N. MEADOW CREEK ROAD, MCALLISTER HIGHWAY 287, SHERIDAN $570,000 • #203105 • 406.682.5002 $339,000 • #199390 • 406.842.5650 Submitted by Larry L. Love valley in March of 1915 and were parade in Ennis this year 2015. Two homes for the price of one, 3bd main home, 4 bd, 2 ba, 2,417±sf, Montana log home Madison Valley History of Welsh ancestry. The ended up Keith told a little history 3bd second home, historic barn, 4 ± acres, on 6.09± acres, monster double garage/shop, Association moving from Virginia, to Kansas, of each one and what they did. irrigation ditch, green house and more extra bonus room, large owner’s suite to Butte and to Ennis where all Keith said the Mainwarings were The Mainwarings came to the 14 of the Mainwarings were born. not rich, but had lots of love and Madison Valley History Associa- Their parents were George and togetherness. The older kids tion February meeting from Pony, Helen. At this time, they were helped out with the younger ones Belgrade, Harrison, Harlowtown the largest family in the valley. and bought presents for them and Ennis. After a brief business There were 15 in all though one at Christmas time. The biggest meeting, Stanley, George, Doris, boy, Dale, died in childbirth. treat was loading everybody up Marian and Keith told the story of The kids were the following: in a Model A and heading for the Mainwarings in the Madi- Russel, David, Anna, Laura, Bozeman on dirt roads. What a son Valley. Keith was the main Stephen, Doris, George Parker, treat to go to the five and dime spokesman for the group and did John King, Marshal Ray (Mick), store with a dollar to spend. Keith an excellent job that was enjoyed Marian, Stanley Earl, Janet, also said that his mom and dad NEW LISTING NEW LISTING by all. He kept the group attentive Carol and Richard Keith. There were very strict disciplinarians with his stories and facts with are seven children living today and the barbers strap was used RODEO DRIVE, ENNIS ELK HILLS, MCALLISTER help from his brothers and sisters. and lots of grandchildren. Look every now and then. Their father $254,500 • #203300 • 406.682.5002 $145,000 • #203386 • 406.682.5002 The Mainwarings came to the for them in the Fourth of July worked as a ranch hand mostly 3 bd, 3 ba, 2,680± sf, spacious and well 320± acre parcel, peaceful area known for quiet with the Valley Garden, Jumping maintained, master bedroom with bath and walk surroundings, great mountain and valley views, Horse and Diamond J. He did jobs in, mountain view and close to downtown trees and wildlife such as hauling garbage, digging graves and being deputy sheriff as night watchman for seven years. Their mother, besides taking care of the kids and doing all chores, baked bread (especially brown bread), did laundry and ironing for people, was an assistant cook at the school, belonged to the Ladies Aid and PTA and even received an honorable mention as Mother of the Year. The Mainwar- ings and all of their relatives are PRONGHORN MEADOWS, ENNIS 6 LOTS, VIRGINIA CITY still a part of the Madison Valley $89,000 • #202850 • 406.682.5002 $47,000 • #175765 • 406.842.5650 community. If you would like Massive Madison Range views form 5.3± acre Six building lots located on the N side to know more about this family parcel, ideal spot for Montana home, close to overlooking the valley, utilities to property, history, check with the MVHA. Ennis amenities with country feel close to abundant recreational opportunities What a colorful group of pioneers. In March, the MVHA will have an Irish stew feed at the 682.5002 | 123 E MAIN ST, ENNIS • 842.5650 | 118 S MAIN ST, SHERIDAN school cafeteria on March 17 in 406.684.5686 | 106 N MAIN ST, TWIN BRIDGES honor of the birthday of Wil- An independently owned and operated broker member of BRER Affiliates, Inc. Prudential, the Prudential logo and Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered liam Ennis, the town’s founder. in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license with no other affiliation of Prudential. Equal Housing Opportunity. All information contained herein is derived from sources deemed reliable; however, is not guaranteed by Prudential Montana Real Estate, Managing Broker, Agents or Sellers. Offering is subject to error, omissions, prior sales, price change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by The public is invited to attend. Seller. We urge independent verification of each and every item submitted, to the satisfaction of any prospective purchaser. Thursday, February 26, 2015 A7

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Thank you Representative Ray Shaw for serving Montana. Now, we’re asking you to support Early Edge for our kids.

The Early Edge proposal will make quality pre-kindergarten available to all Montana 4-year-olds.

• Children who receive quality early childhood education are less likely to repeat a grade or require special education. They are more likely to graduate from high school.

• Participation will be completely voluntary for parents and school districts.

• Early Edge will not raise our taxes.

• Every $1 invested in early education returns $7 to our economy. It helps our kids and saves tax dollars.

Please, support universal pre-kindergarten for all Montana kids. To contact your legislator, call: (406) 444-4800.

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Photo courtesy of Caitlin Avey. An eagle in the Ruby Valley guards its nest.

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The Madisonian would like to apologize for crediting last week’s photo of the week to Joseph Bagwell. The photo should have been credited to Lori Fink – sorry Lori! Thanks for the great shot! Harley Been hanging out at the INSURANCE rescue since I got brought in, but I’m hoping and praying I get a home OF ALL KINDS soon. Don’t know why I haven’t been adopted yet, well, maybe I do. I Scholarships awarded to local youth have a slight disability, but it doesn’t keep me from doing things. Done Submitted by Rod Siring everything I know how Vigilante Electric Cooperative to do, oh wait! I haven’t prayed yet. Silly me. Vigilante Electric Cooperative understands that importance of education and has a long history Protection Dear FATHER up above, of providing member youth with educational opportunities. Using funds from unclaimed capital I know you love and care credits the board of trustees of Vigilante Electric Cooperative has awarded 20 $500 scholarships for IS ALWAYS for all of us. Please help me get a home with someone who the 2014-15 academic year. This year’s recipients have proven themselves not only in the classroom will love me for me and not care about my disability. Someone but in their communities as well. This year’s scholarships are given to the following students: who will let me love them and I do have a lot of love to give. Audrey Schurg – Beaverhead Co High School Jason Ferris – Beaverhead Co High School WORTH That’s all I would like to have LORD. So I leave it in your Emma Russell – Townsend attending Carroll College Dusty Keim – Twin Bridges High School hands, which are so much better than mine. Love, Harley. Brady Richardson – Beaverhead Co High School Jordan Peterson – Beaverhead Co High School Call either Misty: 439-1405 or Afton: 287-3613 to see me. Nicolas Hill – Broadwater High School Michael Walsh – Twin Bridges High School THE COST sponsored by: Cierra Lamey – Beaverhead Co High School Parker Jones – Beaverhead Co High School Questen Inghram – Broadwater High School Sami Nicholls – Twin Bridges High School AGENCY INSURANCE DIVISION Ellie Wilkinson – Beaverhead Co High School Sage Schoonen – Beaverhead Co High School ENNIS 682-4202 Emilie Schroder – Lima High School Nolan Konen – Twin Bridges High School Holly Andersen – Beaverhead Co High School Devinn Ragen – Broadwater High School M untain View Emily Stosich – Lima High School Jamie Kopf – Whitehall High School Get Results.

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Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Ralph Highs 25 to 35. yourself.” Hamler licensed sanitarian Septic Design & Monday George Bernard Subdivision Applications Excavation • Construction • Hauling 406-842-5788 Partly cloudy with a 20 Shaw percent chance of snow Cell: 406-596-0437 406.685.3372 showers. Highs 25 to 35. Sheridan, MT 105 Sterling Rd. Norris, Montana [email protected] HEALTH & WELLNESS B2 lifestyle SECTION B Thursday, February 26, 2015 Kurtis Koenig/The Madisonian Kurtis Koenig/The Madisonian Mara Johnson plows through the Hornet defense. Britt Cooper threads through defenders and draws the foul.

DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS Kurtis Koenig/The Madisonian Kurtis Koenig/The Madisonian Kailee Oliverson gaind one of many Nolan Konen fires off a three blocks in the championship game

Twin Bridges Lady Falcons crowned district champs Lady Wildcats and Falcon men also advance to divisional tournament

Kurtis Koenig The Lady Falcons from as they were eliminated nine point outing and Sam Shields Valley 46 offense more effectively The Madisonian Twin Bridges set themselves from tournament play. The Wood added seven, however, Ennis charged in the final than the Hornets. [email protected] apart from their competitors action started at the play- as a team, Sheridan only period to attempt to put down White Sulphur Springs, after surviving close games in games on Wednesday. managed to cash in on eight the upset-minded Lady Rebels however, still managed to cause The District 11/12C with White Sulphur Springs of 48 attempts from the field. but fell short in the final minute. damage with their press. tournament, which occurred and Gardiner. The top-ranked WEDNESDAY White Sulphur Springs Caitlin Klatt fell just shy The back and forth scoring from Wednesday to Saturday Harrison Lady Wildcats pounded Sheridan in third of a double-double with her came to a halt with four last week, featured local stumbled over Shields Valley Harrison Wildcats 48, quarter taking a comfortable 13 points and eight rebounds, minutes reaming when the talent on the hardwood. The and were forced to settle Gardiner 75 lead before putting the game while Delaney McNally opportunistic Hornets tied up grueling four-day tournament with a third-place trophy. The Wildcats fell short of away in the final period. netted three three-pointers to the game. Two minutes later narrows down the teams On the boys’ side of the entry into the regular bracket WSS 15 16 17 16 – 64 pace the Mustangs with 15. the Lady Hornets owned a four in the district in order that bracket, it was a battle for with a play-in loss to Gardiner SHS 9 3 4 11 – 27 Ennis edged a small point lead, but three Hornet the very best eight teams second place. Manhattan on Wednesday. Despite a lead at the conclusion of starters committed three fouls. (four men’s, four women’s) Christian is the real deal. heroic effort by Jed Fike and THURSDAY the first quarter, but Shields In the final 30 seconds, are sent to the divisional They have the size, speed and his game-high 20 point outing, Valley erased the deficit and Twin Bridges connected on tournament this week. a cadre of sharp-shooters, Harrison’s season ended. Harrison Lady Wildcats 46, constructed a lead of their eight of 12 free-throws. Paige All regular season games but the second-place Falcons Harrison entered the Lone Peak 31 own in the second. At the Phillips contributed a 6-6 effort are rendered moot once the gave them a solid game tournament 4-11, which was Top-ranked Harrison half, Ennis trailed 22-19. on the Lady Falcon’s 8-0 run. first ball is tossed up for in the championship. good enough for eighth-place cruised to an easy win against The Lady Rebels would Sulphur would have the final the jump and more often The remaining local teams, ranking. However, due to the Lone Peak to advance to the add to that lead in the fourth say in the quarter, finishing up than not, anything can, and unfortunately, were forced size of district 11-12 C, play- semi-finals of the district quarter behind a well-rounded with three quick points to go to does, happen at district. to suffer the agony of defeat in games were necessary. tournament last Thursday. perimeter attack where five the locker room down 26-27. Fike put the ball up 28 times As they have done all Rebels put down three pointers. The Falcon defense in the game, but only managed season, Harrison held their In the final period Ennis swarmed in the third quarter to connect on six shots from the opponents to fewer than 10 blazed the court with an denying every pass and selling field. The rest of the team shot a points in almost every quarter. impressive comeback attempt out for steals. The tactic poor 18-71 from the field, while In a rare turn of events, only to fall short of advancing worked as the Lady Falcons Gardiner capitalized on 31-65. however, Britt Cooper was to the semifinals by one point. pulled off six quick points Zane VonBergen and not among the top two scorers Ennis 11 7 10 17 – 45 from steals and transition. Parker Galt each chipped in for the Lady Wildcats. Shields 10 12 11 13 – 46 The Hornets, however, surged seven points in the loss. Though Cooper’s seven in the final minutes of the Harrison kept pace with points were crucial in the Twin Bridges Lady Falcons 50, quarter and retook the lead. the Bruins early, but the Lady ‘Cats’ win, it was White Sulphur Springs 48 With only two points second quarter proved too Addie Nesbit’s 16 points The lead changed hands separating the exhausted teams, much for them. Gardiner that paced Harrison. nearly 20 times in a contest that Twin Bridges fell into a patient added to their 16 point half The Lady Cats jumped was not decided until the final offense, burning huge chunks time lead in the third and out to a seven point lead in 45 seconds as the Lady Falcons of time off the clock in search put the game out of reach. the first quarter, but in the advanced to the semifinals of for the easy bucket. As the Harrison 6 15 8 19 – 48 second, they trounced the the district tournament with a quarter wore down, foul trouble Gardiner 8 29 18 20 – 75 ‘Horns and went to the locker win over the Lady Hornets. claimed three Hornet starters. room with a 26-10 lead. Both teams started out in Twin Bridges took Sheridan Panthers 27, They would add to that a full court press. Though the advantage of their absence and White Sulphur Springs 64 lead in the second quarter, Lady Falcon press is typically claimed the victory. Phillips and The season came to an early essentially putting the game formidable, the Lady Hornets Megan Martin led the Falcons end for the Sheridan Panthers out of reach. Lone Peak would found a way through it. The first with 11 points. Phillips also at the hand of a scrappy entertain a fourth-quarter rally, quarter ended with a 9-9 tie. added three assists in the win. Hornet team in the play-in but it was too little too late Most of the second quarter Twin 9 18 14 9 – 50 game prior to the district as the Lady ‘Cats remained points came off of the press. WSS 9 17 17 5 – 48 tournament last Wednesday. perfect on the season and set With just under one minute The Hornets came out themselves up for a semi- remaining in the quarter, Twin Ennis Mustangs 55, hot and put some distance final match against tough Bridges scraped out a three White Sulphur Springs 41 between themselves and the conference foe Shields Valley. point lead, which was the Ennis had their hands full Panthers in the first quarter, Taya DeFrance contributed largest margin between the with White Sulphur Springs, but in the second, Sheridan eight points while Alecia teams up until that point. and though the Mustangs led slipped further behind. Panagakis added six in the win. After the break, the Lady in every quarter, the Hornets At the half, the Harrison 14 12 11 9 – 46 Falcons settled into their made things interesting before Hornets led 31-12. Lone Peak 7 3 8 13 – 31 Kurtis Koenig/The Madisonian Colter Kenworthy stepped Wesly Armstrong fights for a shot in a convocation of Eagles. up to lead his team with a Ennis Lady Mustangs 45, Continued on Pages B8-9 B2 Thursday, February 26, 2015 health & Wellness New insights from expectant parents

Submitted StatePoint can be overwhelming. Mom is Nearly half of moms do not report their friends are a expected to tackle big to-do’s realize that on average they will primary influence on their There are a lot of items before baby comes – including change 2,200 diapers in baby’s baby registry choices. parents do not necessarily making a baby registry. first year, according to a new When baby comes you know they will need before It is not always clear what survey conducted by Huggies. want to be as best prepared their new bundle of joy arrives. to include on the registry. How Even with countless as possible – so remember to Preparing for baby is exciting, many diapers and wipes will resources available online, add essentials like diapers and but the pregnancy journey also baby need in that first year? nearly 80 percent of moms wipes to your baby registry. MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH Tips to recharge your resolutions

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Have your healthy New Year’s habits already begun to fade? Recharge your resolutions this March during National Nutrition Month. While a healthy lifestyle can certainly help you get the body you always wanted, the benefits extend well beyond your appearance, say experts. “Adopting a healthy lifestyle offers more than just weight loss alone; it can also promote your overall health and reduce your risk of chronic diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even some types of cancer,” says registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson, Ximena Jimenez. “Eating Knowing which nutrients that we might miss in personalized nutrition plan right and staying active your body needs, the foods meals. Focus on fruits, for individuals of all ages. is an investment in a that contain them and how vegetables, whole-grains RDNs are able to separate high-quality life.” much fits into your healthy and low-fat dairy foods. facts from fads and translate In time for National eating plan, are all part • Get plenty of physical nutritional science into Nutrition Month, Jimenez of making smart choices. activity: Daily physical information you can use. is offering a few ways you A registered dietitian activity is a crucial part An RDN can help you adopt can “Bite into a Healthy nutritionist can educate you of a healthy lifestyle, a healthy diet, reach and Lifestyle,” the theme and guide your food choices and unfortunately most maintain a healthy weight of this year’s annual while keeping your tastes Americans do not and ultimately reduce your focus on nutrition. and preferences in mind. include enough exercise risk of chronic disease. • Make informed food • Choose sensible snacks: in their daily routines. To help, the academy choices: A healthy lifestyle Sensible snacks are a part Regular physical activity offers tips, games, tools is about so much more of any healthful eating plan. strengthens bones and and nutrition resources at than just choosing to eat If you choose carefully muscles, reduces the risk www.EatRight.org/nnm. more fruits and vegetables. and plan ahead, snacks of chronic illness and Do not let your 2015 While this is important, it can prevent overeating at fosters overall wellbeing. resolutions fall by the JOIN US ON is also essential to make mealtimes and throughout • Consult an expert: wayside. Use National informed food choices FAC E B O O K ! the day. For children and Registered dietitian Nutrition Month as an based on your individual and be the first to get breaking news. adults alike, snacks can nutritionists draw on their opportunity to revive your facebook.com/madisonian health and nutrient needs. supply foods and nutrients experience to develop a goals for the long-term.

MADISON SQUARE Athletic Club MSAC MARCH SPECIAL 3 months, 2 people, $200.00 MSAC MARCH TANNING SPECIAL Buy 1, Get 1 *Includes single tans or package deals: How to plant your garden from scratch Buy 1, get 1 Submitted by StatePoint green space and expect dollars annually, as young sunlight, temperature Buy 5, get 5 to have a great harvest. plants at a nursery can variations and wind. Buy 10, get 10 Planting a garden from One way to get a head be pricey. Here are some • Do not let sprouts get scratch can sound like a start on your garden is to tips and tricks to make too big before transplanting daunting task, especially start your seedlings indoors the most of this method: them outdoors. Ideally they **Specials must be purchased by March 20, 2015. for those who are new to and then transplant them • Do not start your indoor should be about 4-6 inches the hobby. But with the later into an outdoor garden. plants too soon. They can tall. If possible, wait to right knowledge, you can This time-tested technique grow in about four weeks or plant your seedlings on a 682-4560 #11 SUNRISE LOOP, ENNIS plan a successful, fruitful can save you hundreds of less if you use a high-quality cool, cloudy day. If your garden starter. Check seed seedlings get too large packages to learn when to before weather will allow plant outdoors in your area, transplanting outdoors, MARCH and then start them indoors transplant them into small Mon tues weds thurs Fri MAC’S CHC one month earlier to your pots with high quality transplanting date outdoors. potting soil. Keep fully 2 3 Marks Marks 4 Watson 5 Hensel 6 Watson • Add new nutrients to the watered in a sunny space Watson Marks Call 406.682.4223 PHARMACY to schedule an appointment with a provider seedlings every two weeks until weather permits of your choice • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and keep the water at full transplanting outdoors. 9 Marks 10 Davenport 11 Davenport12 Watson13 Davenport level. Feeding your plants • After transplanting Hensold (406) 842-7434 Holland 305 North Main • Ennis, MT 59729 more than the recommended seedlings outdoors, be Marks Clinic access through lower level. 317 Madison St amount will not make sure to water them daily 16 Davenport 17 Davenport 18 DavenportHensel 19 Watson20 Watson Stearns them grow faster. In fact, for the first two weeks, Helton Sheridan, MT it could hurt the plants. especially if the weather Hearing Complete Family Medical Care: • Before transplanting, is dry and sunny. Watson Davenport Pediatrics Dermatology 23 24Erb 25 Davenport 26 Watson27 Davenport seedlings need to be • Save and reuse your Holland Watson Adult Medicine Gynecology Hensel Geriatrics Orthopedics Monday - Friday hardened off. Skipping this seed starter tray for the 30 Davenport 31 Physical Exams 9 am to 5:30 pm step will almost certainly next season. Once the result in some or all of your spring plants have been plants dying. Hardening transplanted outdoors, you off seedlings eases their will be free to get a head transition to the outdoors, start on your summer crop. where they will be exposed For true green thumb to the elements. The process bragging rights, grow involves gradually exposing your garden from scratch. Dr. Curtis Blake, Dr. RD Marks, Dr. Maura Davenport, Marty Hensel, Patrick Watson, Dr. Patrick Holland, Family Medicine Family Medicine Family Medicine PA-C, Family PA-C Gynecology plants to the outdoors, Just be sure you know Medicine protecting them from full the tricks of the trade. Thursday, February 26, 2015 B3 columns plant species we battle The Madison Valley today were at one time Ranchlands Group’s Weed introduced or established Committee is committed to HOLLOWTOP intentionally, but today’s providing private landowners new invaders are generally with information, equipment, spread by accident. It is not education and support to SMOKE SIGNALS hard to imagine how these prevent and control noxious By Art Kehler “hitchhikers” can become weeds in the Madison Valley. for The Madisonian By Melissa Griffiths attached to our gear, pets or Our goal is to promote The Madison County Weed Board vehicles and inadvertently an integrated approach to deposited elsewhere. That’s noxious weed management why efforts like “Play-Clean- – incorporating a variety Kindly Go” are great reminders of treatment options and of what we may already methods, while remaining Gestures Play – Clean – Go! intuitively know. We can focused on education and be proactive and encourage prevention. In 2015 we look This week was declared important to be proactive in Some reflections on an our friends and family to forward to continuing the National Invasive Species looking out for and diligently be aware of the potential to great work that has been Awareness Week by the North preventing new species from ill-considered walk spread invasive species. accomplished through several American Invasive Species becoming established. Let’s work to become ongoing projects as well as During contortions convinced several Management Association. There are five principle knowledgeable about the a few new efforts that are my time in motorists that I was in the The goal is to raise awareness steps that will help stop the occurrence of invasive just getting underway. If you Montana, throes of a life-threatening about the serious threat that introduction and spread of species in neighboring areas have questions about invasive I have cardiac malfunction. They invasive species present to invasive plants and animals: or in geographically separate species in the area, ideas for observed were so concerned that I plant and animal communities. 1. Drain, clean, areas where we may travel new projects, or to learn more that there worried someone might exit “Play-Clean-Go” is the slogan dry gear and boats or recreate. It is critical that please feel free to contact us at are only their vehicle, slam me to the that encourages us all to take 2. Burn local or we continually remain on 682-3731 or weedcommittee@ Art Kehler a limited ground and zap me with a heart aggressive steps to prevent certified firewood the lookout for new invaders madisonvalleyranchlands. number of nice days in an defibrillator. Next, a fully- the spread of invasive species 3. Use weed-free hay in our area. An ounce of org. The Madison County average year. So, when a loaded tractor trailer stopped. as we recreate. While it is 4. Stay on trails education and prevention Weed Board is also a great tolerable one occurs, no matter To my amazement, the driver important to treat and control 5. Before arriving and is definitely worth a pound source of information and what month it falls in, I go even backed his truck up to the invasive species that we leaving, remove mud and seeds or more of treatment! can be reached at 842-5595. outside and enjoy it. After see if I was okay. Humbled, know about, it is equally Some of the invasive all, it may be a long time I watched the sainted soul before another such day comes shift through every gear while along. Consequently, when the regaining speed up the hill. temperature recently rose to During the one-half hour it waiting for me. They didn’t about the drawings. I’ve the high 40’s, I was raring to took me to reach the summit, make me feel bad asking thought about this a lot. go for a walk. Because all the nine vehicles stopped to offer for the adjustment and were Makes much sense to me. local dirt roads were covered a ride. Some were strangers, very honest and respectable. So decided that I do have with ice, I decided to walk some were folks I knew. Great customer service, and a right to politely speak up alongside US 287 on the Sand My walk turned out to be a as I told them, I’ll be back when someone is late, when Creek Hill, north of Harrison. I roundabout way to meet new to purchase other items. someone smacks their gum drove about a third of the way people and visit with neighbors. Too bad when you find a continually, when someone down the hill’s steepest section, As I thought about it, I business with great customer talks dirty and vulgar within parked my car, bounced out and began to feel bad about being service that you couldn’t put earshot of me, when I have struck a trot for the summit. the cause of so many kindly a sticker on their window, to push one to hear English, At first, I was cold. Lucky gestures. I had to grant that, if so others would know. or when someone is texting for me, my physical fitness level I had driven up to a golden-ager around the Life is so filled with on their phone when I am proved to be a tad shy of what steaming up a steep hill in the little opportunities for us to talking to them; I have the I had anticipated. Therefore, middle of February, I too would stress, worry and be annoyed right to politely state how my body temperature climbed have been concerned. I also Wood Stove about. But we really need I feel about the action. to a point where my clothing would have concluded that his by Gail Banks to save up our energy to Really rude, and maybe began to emit steam. My trot vehicle had broken down, and handle the big stuff! I keep they are little things, but transitioned into a trudge, if someone didn’t give him a trying to remember that as driving me over the edge. and my exhalations became lift, the old boy would be found well as I know it for a fact. “It is all the little things robust enough to rattle a mile frozen stiff beside the road come But sometimes some things that make the big thing.” marker sign. By the time I morning. At that, I had to admit Our nice, pre-spring good customer service others do are so irritating. So what have we learned reached the halfway point of that I too would have stopped. weather sure got a swift nowadays, you sure do I can remember back in this week? Everyone is trying the ascent, I felt as though Ultimately, as I see it, there kick this last week. Funny appreciate it. Great customer high school my government to accomplish something I was climbing Hollowtop are two lessons to be learned thing though; it wasn’t even service is getting to be pretty teacher Mr. Lauderdale told big, not realizing that life Mountain in my fishing waders. from my ill-considered decision that bad of a storm that hit rare. I had a car battery I us in class that “if something is made up of little things. Then, a motorist approached to walk that day: 1.) Don’t us, we are just so used to had purchased from a chain doesn’t affect us directly Some of the best days of from behind and stopped. be misled by the calloused nice weather this year we store when I was in a spot stay out of it, it isn’t our your life haven’t happened Convinced that my car had hostility so often portrayed in were in shock. Cold, snow, out of town. In less than six business.” But like he said, yet. It’s okay to want to be conked out, she offered me a current news reports and 2.) wind, icy roads, oh my! I months it went bad. So I directly is the big word, a acknowledged, to be noticed, ride. When I responded—“No In the end, the good guys are read on Facebook that the told my sons I was taking it person’s beliefs and make appreciated, accepted and thanks, I’m just walking,”- going to win! To those who Kardashian sisters ran off back to get it adjusted. They up come into this. In his understood. Your greatest -the kindly woman’s jaw recognize themselves in this the road near Belgrade this all laughed and said, “Good example, he said, if a student gift will be the example that plunged in shocked disbelief. article, “Thank you!” You are weekend. It made AP news! luck, no one is gong to adjust is sitting at his desk drawing you become for others. I’m pretty sure she thought the reason I choose to live here. Oh dear, they simply slid off that battery for you.” So took a Nazi swastika emblem, The divisional basketball she’d encountered a deranged ©Art Kehler the road with no damage to it on Saturday and told the some may think it’s no big tournaments are in Butte practitioner of extreme car or themselves. How many store it was bad, but I knew deal, but to me it means all this week; best of luck to sports for the elderly. Art lives in Harrison, times have we slid off a road, they would have to verify the people that lost their all teams from the county. Periodically, to ward off Montana. His essays, hit a deer, moose or whatever that. They said to come back lives under this emblem. “Be careful who you trust pre-rigor mortise (arthritic stories and poetry have been and it didn’t even make the in an hour and they would It is against my personal and tell your problems to. stiffening), I stopped and did published in newspapers, county paper. Thank gosh! have the test done, which beliefs and thoughts, so I Not everyone who smiles some stretching exercises. journals, literary magazines, I must say that when you I did. I got back and a new do have a right to state how at you is your friend.” Apparently, the accompanying and on-line magazines. happen upon some really battery at no charge was I feel and do something

did they all have in common news and hired correspondents passed away in 1903. He later business to them in 1936. Through the … advertisements in the local from every community. He was married Sophia Werner – two He spent his retirement years newspaper? So I settled on the a great sponsor of wildlife and daughters, Alathea and Helen, around the shop, writing, selling WINDOW OF THE ARCHIVES story of Thomas Edgar Castle. natural resources and long before were born to them. A short time life insurance and enjoying By Evalyn Batten Johnson He was one of Montana’s old landmarks were restored, later the Castle family moved to fishing. In 1938 he married During the 1860s you have seem to end. But for now there oldest pioneer newspaperman, he pushed for restoration. the Sedman house in Junction Martha (Keevah) Stutenburger, followed me and been with me are small town streets, homes, former editor-owner of The Pertinent governmental and City. Later they purchased daughter of Robert Vickers, as I have traveled through a folks, businesses and tales of Madisonian, established in 1873. general interest news was property in Adobetown, which Virginia City pioneer. Later great deal of history as I tried their lives as the next generation It was in 1899 he began provided in the paper. The was named The Castle Hennery they moved to Bernardino, to seek out historic, interesting, struggled to become another his almost 40 years with The newspaper became a valued – appropriate as hundreds of Calif. Thomas passed in fun and informative information part of Virginia City’s history. Madisonian where he became reference medium, especially in chickens were raised there. 1939 at 78. His remains rest about people, places and Inch by inch, root by root skilled in every department establishing facts of every event After the death of Sophia in in the family plot in Hillside adventurous happenings in the … the grocery stores, drug of newspaper activities. In and happenings in the area. 1929, Thomas became semi- Cemetery, Virginia City. brand new world of Virginia store, garage, night watchman, 1915 he was named editor He and his first wife Cecilia retired, leaving management City. The wanderings never Jack and Jill Tasty Freeze, what and in 1920 owner. whom he married in 1895 to Alathea and her husband, Source: Pioneer Trails and He believed names make and had a son, Edger. Cecilia David R. Andrews, selling the Trials, Dick Pace Archives

Submitted by Billy Whitehurst, MS, PAS BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE Montana State University Extension If a little is good, does that mean more is better? Madison/Jefferson County

Well, there you are… the next time ... maybe if I pharmaceutical companies put A veterinarian/client that animal is safe to ship. in any academic textbooks. Old Paint’s lathered up, shoot him up good I won’t on drugs and feed additives relationship exists when: Under normal use of a drug, These are the moments when your rope is all kinked and has have to catch him again.” actually tell you how to use the •The veterinarian assumes the withdrawal times have been decisions are made that truly tell about 15 pounds of mud on it, We’ve all been there product (What? You mean that the responsibility for judgments clinically tested – ELDU doses the moral and ethical code of the and it feels like you’re trying and more than likely, we’ll label isn’t just complimentary regarding an animal’s health and have generally not been proven industry. So do the right thing. to throw a grenade instead be there again. So, how do fire starter? I had no idea!). need for treatment and client through clinical trials. For this 1. First and of the light nylon twine you you make the decision on Off-label use isn’t agrees to follow instruction. reason, the vet determines foremost, stay safe. had about 30 minutes ago. how much of your choice necessarily illegal unless it is in •The veterinarian has the withdrawal times. 2. Prevent illness when Thoughts of, “Well, that’ll medication to give that critter? the feed. Feed and supplement sufficient knowledge of possible through a good vaccine teach him to get sick” are This is a perfect opportunity labels are a hard and fast your animals to initiate a What we do on the program and sound management running through your mind. Or, to discuss the Beef Quality legal requirement, but there preliminary diagnosis. ranch matters practices. And if you have to perhaps you’re recalling the time Assurance topic of Extra are some situations where •The veterinarian is available So this spring as some of you doctor a critter, use those meds your daughter tried convincing Label Drug Use (ELDU). there is some wiggle room for follow-up evaluations and are doctoring scoured calves, responsibly in accordance you that time on the roping What the heck is ELDU? on injectable drugs. In order treatment in the event of adverse foot rot cows later this summer, with BQA guidelines. dummy with her would help you you may ask. ELDU is any for you to legally be able to reactions or treatment failures. and pneumonia calves this fall 3. Handle cattle using the in your work as well — so you time you use a drug in a manner take advantage of ELDU, you Even if the drug is available – keep in mind that sometimes lowest stress methods you can. weren’t really loafing if you took that is not on the product must be aware of the criteria. over the counter, when we there is more to the responsible If you have any questions some time to practice just for label. It is if you give exceed ELDU is only legal when done start using it in an off label use of medicine than we realize. regarding Beef Quality fun — it was job skill training. to your cat, if you feed MGA via the instructions from, or capacity, it falls under the ELDU We all have to do what we need Assurance issues or Extra In any event, you now to steers, or if you give that personally by a board-certified category. Use of drugs in an to for the health of the animal Label Drug Use, please have a scoury calf at the end scoury calf a “little extra” in and licensed veterinarian. off-label manner may also alter and, more often than not, we contact your local extension of your rope (finally) and the hopes that you won’t have This is where your the harvest withdrawal time find ourselves out on the range office, state beef extension you’re thinking to yourself, to catch him again. Believe veterinarian/client relationship required prior to harvest and or in the pasture with situations specialist, veterinarian, or “He won’t be so easy to catch it or not, those labels that the becomes quite important. the vet will determine when that haven’t been written about state BQA coordinator. B4 Thursday, February 26, 2015

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tart your day off with a big slice of Sylvia MARVIN SWaldsmith’s Lemon Breakfast Cake. Moist and delicious, this cake is lemon-y goodness. Can’t find cheesecake pudding mix at your grocery store? No problem! Substitute with vanilla pudding and it will be just as good. See step-by-step photos of Sylvia’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/breakfastcake You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a Sylvia Waldsmith Gautier, MS pinch”... (pop. 18,572) - Janet

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Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- cleaning 17-3-b STORAGE Indoor & Outdoor has an opening for the following RV/Boat storage, storage units. 682-5737. positions: Part-time dishwasher, Ennis, 682-7442 15-tfc Gary assistant high school track coach, 18-tfc-b Kinney assistant middle school track coach, statewide head high school football coach, Help Wanted 843-5486 and assistant high school football RL Winston Rod in Twin Bridges FOR RENT in Ennis 20 x 30 classified coach. Information and employ- has two full-time positions open heated shops/storage. RV Storage on the production floor. Competi- wanted ad network ment applications can be obtained also available. 581-7687. tive wages and benefits. Call 406- on the Sheridan Schools Website 16-2-b www.sheridan.k12.mt.us. If you 684-5674 or stop by for an appli- cation. are interested in applying for this EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION position, you may also contact 18-3-b Requesting contractors for up- FOR RENT: Lone Elk Mall Pro- Rebecca E. 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EOE 0952, or [email protected] 2-4-b LEVEL 1: Info @ www.ennislakefront. Wage: $13/hour #076 FOR RENT: Large mobile com/406-581-7820 home site 1 mile from Ennis. 13-tfc-b CDL OPERATOR LEVEL 2: 100 x 150’, water & sewer, Wage: $15/hour Local insurance agency looking country atmosphere, quiet. for a Licensed Insurance Agent: NO DOGS. 682-4854. WET PROCESS SUPERVISOR Experience preferred/will train. 29-tfc SERVICES Computer skills a must. 2 loca- Wage: Depending on Experience tions (Ennis/Sheridan). All types of insurance. Send resume to jack- MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR [email protected]. Wage: Depending on Experience 2 bd apartment. Between Sheridan 18-3-b and Twin Bridges. Gas fireplace. Madison Valley SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 8:00am- Washer/Dryer. Electricity includ- Caring & Sharing 4:00pm ed. $700 per month. 842-5888, eve- Hours: nings. Mon. 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IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CLERK OF COURT MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS NOTICE THAT PETITIONER has OF THE STATE OF Micah Meyers COURT, MADISON COUNTY asked the District Court for a change of name DEPUTY CLERK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOR- from Madison Valley Lenten MONTANA, COUNTY OF MADISON Karen McMullin OTHY BARTON, Deceased. Gabrielle Rose Hansen-Holman HUGH A. LESLIE and MILDRED ARLENE Attorney for Plaintiffs Probate No: DP-29-15-4 TO Breakfast Schedule LESLIE, Post Office Box 55 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- Gabrielle Rose Gruby Plaintiffs, Ennis, Montana 59729 dersigned has been appointed Personal This hearing will be on April 6, 2015 Trinity Episcopal Church, Jeffers - March 4 vs. Telephone: (406) 682-7878 Representative of the above-named estate. At 11:30 a.m. Madison Valley Baptist Church, Ennis - March 11 JOHN PORTER NELSON II, and/or his Heirs (Pub. Feb 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12 2015) km All persons having claims against the said The hearing will be at the Courthouse in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Ennis - March 18 and Devisees, and ESTELLE FAYE NELSON MNAXLP deceased are required to present their claims Madison County STOCKMAN, and/or her Heirs and Devisees, within four months after the date of the first KAREN MILLER Assembly of God Church, Ennis - March 25 and all other persons, unknown, claiming or BUDGET AMENDMENT RESO- publication of this notice or said claims will be /s/: Karen Miller Meal Served Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. who might claim any right, title, estate, or in- forever barred. Clerk of District Court terest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real LUTION SHERIDAN SCHOOL Claims must either be mailed to Elizabeth Madison County Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church - property described in the Complaint to Quiet DISTRICT NO. 5 MADISON Ann Qualls, Personal Representative, c/o (Pub. Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19) mg Ash Wednesday Service 6 p.m. soup/supper, Title, adverse to the Plaintiffs’ ownership or COUNTY, MONTANA Kruer Law Firm, P.C., P.O. Box 718, Sheridan, MNAXLP Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday February 18th any cloud upon the Plaintiffs’ title thereto, MT 59749, return receipt requested or filed whether such claim or possible claim be pres- At a regular meeting of the Board of Trust- Lent Services soup/supper 6 p.m. ees of School District No. 5, Madison County, with the Clerk of the above Court. PUBLIC NOTICE ent or contingent, Dated this 12th day of February, 2015 Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evenings Defendants. Montana, held February 10, 2015, at 7:00 The term of one trustee of Alder School Dis- p.m. at the C. B. Murray Media Center, the I declare under penalty of perjury under the trict No. 2 will be up for election this year. Cause No. DV-29-2014-74 laws of the state of Montana that the forego- Memorandum following resolution was introduced: Anyone qualified and interested in running for WHEREAS, the Trustees of School District ing is accurate and complete to the best of my this position, may pick up a nominating peti- The following persons are said to claim an knowledge and belief. interest in or lien upon said property adverse No. 5, Madison County, Montana, have made tion in the Alder School office. The petitions Ruby Valley Lenten the determination that as a result of a hiring //s// STEPHANIE GEHRES KRUER must be turned into the Alder School office to plaintiff: Attorney for Personal Representative JOHN PORTER NELSON II, and/or his Heirs additional employees, the district’s budget prior to 4:00 pm, March ¬¬¬26, 2015 not less Breakfast Schedule for the High School Retirement Fund does (Pub. February 19, 26, March 5, 2015) sk than forty (40) days before the election on and Devisees,of MNAXLP 6679 Twin Oaks, Paradise, CA 95969 not provide sufficient financing to properly May 5, 2015. Breakfast is served at 7 a.m., all are welcome! and ESTELLE FAYE NELSON STOCKMAN, maintain and support the district for the entire (Pub. Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19) as Come join in with the churches of the Ruby Valley for and/or her Heirs and Devisees, of current school year; and NOTICE TO CREDITORS MNAXLP good food, fellowship and a Lenten Message. 909 East 1st Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 WHEREAS, the trustees have determined MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Dated: January 21, 2015 that an amendment to the High School Retire- COURT, MADISON COUNTY Wednesday, March 4 - Dayspring Church Hwy 287 in Sheridan Karen McMullin ment Fund budget in the amount of $2,500.00 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY Attorney for Plaintiffs is necessary under the provision of Section D. NELSON, Deceased. Wednesday, March 11 - New Beginnings Church in Sheridan (Pub. Feb 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12 2015) km 20-9-161(1), MCA; for the purpose of payroll Probate No: DP-15-02 Wednesday, March 18 - Notre Dame Catholic Church in Twin MNAXLP taxes and benefits; and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- WHEREAS, the anticipated source of financ- dersigned has been appointed Personal Wednesday, March 25 - St. Mary's Catholic Church in Laurin ing the budget amendment expenditures shall Representative of the above-named estate. IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT be fund reserves; All persons having claims against the said OF THE STATE OF THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the deceased are required to present their claims MONTANA, COUNTY OF MADI- Board of Trustees of School District No. 5, within four months (4) after the date of the first Madison County, Montana, proclaims a need publication of this notice or said claims will be SON for an amendment to the High School Retire- forever barred. HUGH A. LESLIE and MILDRED ARLENE ment Fund budget for the fiscal year 2015 Claims must either be mailed to Frank G. LESLIE, in the amount of $2,500.00 under Section Nelson, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thank You Plaintiffs, 20-9-161(1), MCA, for the purpose identified Thane P.C., P.O. Box 4747, Missoula, Mon- vs. above, and; tana 59806, return receipt requested or filed JOHN PORTER NELSON II, and/or his Heirs BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board with the Clerk of the above Court. TO THE FOLLOWING FOR HELPING US MAKE and Devisees, and ESTELLE FAYE NELSON of Trustees of School District No. 5, Madi- Dated this 2nd day of January, 2015 STOCKMAN, and/or her Heirs and Devisees, son County, Montana, will meet at 7:00 p.m. WORDEN THANE PC and all other persons, unknown, claiming or at the C. B. Murray Media Center on March Attorneys for Personal Representative VC WINTERFEST 2015 A SUCCESS! who might claim any right, title, estate, or in- 10, 2015, for the purpose of considering and //s// WILLIAM E.MCCARTHY terest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real adopting the budget amendment. Attorneys for Personal Representative Nathan Allhands Clear Creek Homes property described in the Complaint to Quiet Rhonda Boyd (Pub. February 19, 26, March 5, 2015) wt The teams: Title, adverse to the Plaintiffs’ ownership or //s// RHONDA BOYD Luke Stone Phillips Concrete any cloud upon the Plaintiffs’ title thereto, February 10, 2015 NOTICE OF HEARING ON BobsPlace/MaGee whether such claim or possible claim be pres- Rebecca E. Larsen Justin Gatewood Ron Pack ent or contingent, NAME CHANGE OF MINOR Plowed Cows //s//REBECCA E. LARSEN Scott Kelley Defendants. February 10, 2015 CHILD The Ice Holes Pioneer Bar Cause No. DV-29-2014-74 DATE BUDGET AMENDMENT WAS AD- MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Bo Kelley SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION OPTED: COURT, MADISON COUNTY The Allhands VC Cafe Filing date: January 30, 2015 List all budget amendments expenditure line Probate No. DV-29-2015-3 Cathy Stone GREETINGS FROM THE STATE OF MONTANA items and amount: IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE Beer Removal Gravel Bar To:THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: Payroll Benefits-$2,500.00 OF Ellis Thompson YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer (Pub. February 19, 26, 2015) ss Gabrielle Rose Hansen-Holman The Bloody Mary’s Town of Virginia City the Complaint to Quiet Title in this action, MNAXLP Child’s Full Name Now Trent and Emily Rowberry which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Morgan Gruby The Footloose Fancies VICE Court, a copy of which is served upon you, Petitioner Randy Parson and to file your answer and serve a copy NOTICE TO CREDITORS Andy and Abby Thomas thereof upon the Plaintiffs’ attorney within Willies Distillery twenty (20) days after the service of this Sum- The rest: Norris Hot Springs The Madisonian mons, exclusive of the day of service. In case Pete Allhands & Suzy Powers of your failure to appear or answer, judgment Benedict Builders Lincoln Roberts at Remax will be taken against you by default for the re- lief demanded in the Complaint to Quiet Title. Long time resident of Jeffers Brian and Mimi Allhands Greg Miller The fans This action is brought for the purpose of qui- Jane Rybus eting title in the Plantiffs to land situated in Madison County, Montana, and described as is moving March 1 to: The numerous volunteers who helped pack in snow, rake, and sweep the ice follows: Saturday night. Candy Vincent and Micki Benedict for passing the torch to us. A parcel of land 6’ by 50’ lying south of Lot 17, Block 2 of the Original Townsite of Ennis, We couldn’t have done it without you all! more particularly described as follows: Red Oak Assisted Living Beginning as an initial point at the southwest ~Stacy Gatewood and Amy Kelley corner of said Lot 17 in Block 2, thence six 630 East North Bend Way #207 feet due south to the southwest corner of the lot hereby described; thence due west fifty feet to the southeast corner; thence due North Bend, WA 98045 north six feet to the northeast corner of the lot hereby described; thence due west fifty feet to the point of beginning, describing a remain- der tract created by Book 105, page 615 Friends please note this address which real property is contained within: Lot Eight (8), Block Two (2) of the Ennis Addi- tion to the Ennis Townsite of Madison County, and keep in touch! Montana; and a parcel of land 50 feet x 144 feet South of Lot Seventeen (17), Block Two (2) of the Original Townsite of Ennis, de- scribed as follows: Beginning at an initial point at the Southwest corner of Lot 17 in Block 2 of the Original Townsite of Ennis in said County thence six feet due south to the northwest corner and point or place of beginning of the lot or tract hereby conveyed, thence due South 144 feet to the Southwest corner of the lot or tract hereby conveyed, thence due east fifty feet to the southeast corner of the lot or tract hereby conveyed, thence due north 144 feet to a point and the northeast corner of the lot or tract hereby conveyed, thence fifty feet due west to the place of beginning. Said tract or lot being 144 feet in length, north and south, and 50 feet in width, east and west, and the north end of said tract being six feet south of the south end of Lot Seventeen, Block Two Original Townsite of Ennis, and as further shown and described on Amended Plat re- corded December 2, 2014 in Book 2 of Plats, page 318, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Madison County, Montana. as specified in said Complaint to quiet title, adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud deriving therefrom described in the Com- plaint upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 2 day of February, 2015 Clerk of Court by Karen J. Miller

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Defensive superstar Alecia Continued from B1 Panagakis sat most of the third quarter with four fouls. Ennis came away with a win. points in the second half. Offensively, the ‘Cats only Jake Knack earned a double- Wesley Armstrong led managed a pair of field goals double in the opening game the Falcons with 16 and in the third quarter, and they of the tournament snagging Tracen Eggers grabbed 11. slipped further behind. 15 rebounds and leading the Lima 8 7 0 0 – 15 The Rebels started the final ‘Stangs with 22 points. TB 24 23 16 10 – 73 period with a 4-0 run, which The Hornets battled with Britt Cooper broke with a free- Ennis in the opening quarter FRIDAY throw with 5:33 remaining. and only one point separated Finally, Panagakis was the teams. Ennis managed to Semi Finals: released from the bench. pull ahead by the conclusion Harrison Lady Wildcats 36, She immediately picked of the second quarter, and they Shields Valley 32 a pocket and took it for enjoyed a 29-23 lead at the half. The Lady Wildcats a two point ride which Gavin McKitrick and tumbled from their perfect ignited a 7-0 Wildcat run. Diversity is Kyler Elliot scored 11 and 10 regular season record with The Lady ‘Cats clawed their points respectively and joined a shocking loss against the way back into the game, but Knack in taking control of the Rebels in the Semi Finals fell short of the victory. Cooper game in the second half. Ennis of the district tournament. led the ‘Cats with 12 points and continuously pulled further After trailing by one point DeFrance added 11 in the loss. ahead and grabbed a first round at the conclusion of the first ! victory in the tournament. quarter, Shields Valley surged Harrison 6 6 8 12 – 32 Our Strength Ennis 16 13 13 13 – 55 for a 6-0 run and a seven point Shields 9 7 12 8 – 36 WSS 15 8 9 9 – 41 lead. There would be no more scoring for two straight minutes Semi Finals: Twin Bridges Falcons 73, until Taya DeFrance broke the Twin Bridges Lady Falcons 49, Lima 15 silence and ignited a 6-0 run Gardiner Bruins 3 The Bears put up little fight for the Wildcats. That would be A dominating second in the face of a tough Falcon the only points Harrison would quarter aided the Falcon victory team in the opening round earn in the second period as over Gardiner in the Semi of the district tournament. they trailed 16-12 at the half. Final match up last Friday. The game was largely in Things got worse for the But it was not an easy win. Tanya Matson, Jill Gaar, hand by the conclusion of Lady ‘Cats in the third quarter. The Lady Bruins jumped out in front with an 8-2 lead in Sales Associate Sales Associate the first period when Twin Harrison only managed Bridges owned a commanding four points in the first four the first quarter. The stunned Sara Johnson, Broker 406-580-6987 406-580-5636 Shylea Wingard, 16 point lead. The Falcons minutes of the quarter. Those Falcons rallied and were within 406-570-4249 Sales Associate continued to sprint to the points came on four of six two points with three minutes 406-581-5254 finish, holding Lima to zero DeFrance free-throws. remaining in the period.

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Gardiner had a pulled out a win 63-57. came away with only one point Twin Bridges Lady Falcons rally of their own. Twin Bridges made good from the free-throws, Gardiner 58, Shields Valley 38 Up by five points, on 60 percent of their shots was unable to do anything with The Lady Falcons stand Gardiner’s Hannah Dean was from the field while Ennis the rebounds and Harrison as champions over district fouled at the buzzer. She would managed less than 50 percent. survived the comeback with a 11-12 C after their smashing shoot three free-throws to Knack led all scorers with win and the third place trophy. victory over the Shields V.C. Cafe give the Bruins a 14-6 lead. 26 points and Eggers paced Cooper led the Wildcats with Valley Rebels on Saturday. Julia Cox had the hot hand Twin Bridges with 20. eight points while Panagakis Shields Valley’s Cinderella at the start of the third quarter. Twin 18 18 9 18 – 63 hit seven. Cooper also ripped story came to a close as the She hit two buckets in a row Ennis 12 15 11 19 – 57 eight boards in the win. fifth-ranked Rebels upset including a shot at a three- Harrison 5 11 4 5 – 25 the Lady Mustangs in the point play within 10 seconds SATURDAY Gardiner 5 4 10 2 – 21 first round and unseated the MEXICAN NIGHT to ignite the Falcon fire. top-ranked Wildcats in the Midway through the quarter, Loser-Out Semi Final: CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES semi-finals. Midnight for featuring Twin Bridges dropped into Harrison Lady Wildcats 44, the Rebels was the mighty their diamond trap, which White Sulphur Springs 22 Twin Bridges Falcons 50, Falcons of Twin Bridges. Pico De Gallo with chips turned an eight point deficit Harrison looked like their old Manhattan Christian 70 All signs pointed to another into two in less than a minute. selves while they earned a spot Manhattan Christian was possible upset in the first Beef or Chicken Enchiladas Megan Martin put on a nice in the consolation game of the too much for the Falcons in quarter. The Rebels settled into spin move in the key to tie up district tournament with a win the championship game of the work and got on the board first. with your choice of the game with just under four over White Sulphur Springs. district 11-12C tournament. They did not have an answer Hot Red or Chile Verde minutes in the quarter remaining. The Lady Wildcat defense Cooper Christensen for Julia Cox and freshman One minute later Mara Johnson’s held the Hornets to fewer than struck first for the Falcons and phenom Kailee Oliverson. $10.75 free-throw gave Twin Bridges eight points in each of the earned them their first and Cox scored four points their first lead of the game. quarters as they stymied their only lead of the game. The within five seconds to give - The Falcon press caused opponents and sprinted to a win. Falcons stuck with their 1-3-1 Twin Bridges a slight lead serving 5 8 pm mayhem for the Bruins and After achieving a five zone defense, but the high- while Oliverson dropped Friday & Saturday Feb.27 & 28 the Falcons embarked on point lead in the first period, flying Eagles can shoot from the hammer on shots an 11-0 run. At the half, the Wildcats nearly tripled anywhere in the front court. attempted inside her key. the Lady Falcons owned a it by the half. They went to Manhattan Christian applied As the two teams settled Next door to the Pioneer Bar commanding lead of 28-19. the locker room up 22-8. full-court pressure. The Falcons into the game, the frantic The teams played even Taya DeFrance and Britt patiently worked through the first quarter favored the 843-5550 for the remaining quarters, Cooper led the Wildcat charge press and at 5:05 Nolan Konen Falcons with a 10-8 lead. but the Falcons held off the scoring 15 and 12 points penetrated the defense and Not typically a zone Bruin charge and earned a respectively. Addie Nesbit dropped in an eight-footer to team, the Falcons exhibited a championship berth. Cox added six points and eight bring Twin to within two. 1-3-1 half-court trap, which led all scorers with 14 points rebounds in the victory. As the quarter drew to a stunned the Rebels. With while Kailee Oliverson WSS 4 4 7 7 – 22 close, the Falcons trailed by the defense shored up, the grabbed 12 in the win. Harrison 9 13 12 7 – 41 only three points, but at the Falcon offense cut loose. the bridal event

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Bozeman The Lady Mustangs’ season defeat in their win over the picked off a pass and laid it back with a five point run at your registration enters you in the drawing for prizes. reduced hotel room came abruptly to an end at the Mustangs in the loser-out final up for two. He would catch the two minute mark making rates available! hands of the Lone Peak Big of the district tournament. a pass from Woody Puckett it a two point game. Horns in the loser-out quarter Walker McKitrick and Jake four plays later and the layup Then the awesome final of the district tournament. Knack combined for 43 points made it a three point game. happened. The ‘Horns cruised to a in a battle that was decided On the next possession The Lady Falcons huge first quarter lead that the with a last second shot. Connor NeedVanDykenNeed threaded moneymoneytransitioned into their dreaded Need money mustangs could not recover Gardiner jumped out to a 16- a three-pointer from diamond trap and scored six Need money from. However, in the second 10 lead in the first quarter. The nearly 30forfor feet to make college?college? it points in less than 20 seconds quarter, the Lady ‘Stangs Bruins then added to that lead a six point ballgame. because of it. Mara Johnson, forfor college?college? chiseled away at the lead though in the second quarter and went In the second quarter, Brooke Schandelmeier, they trailed 23-16 at the half. to the locker room up 34-28. the Eagles capitalized on RaeAnne Bendon and Audrey Then fill out the In the second half Ennis The Mustangs then solid outside shooting and George each scored in that got off to a great start by started to make things free-throws to go to the time frame either from a steal cutting their deficit to only two happen for themselves. locker room up 27-20. garnered by the press or free- points. In the final period, the They chiseled away at As the second half throws. When the dust settled, Mustangs could not withstand the deficit in the third quarter progressed, the Eagles gouged the Lady Falcons owned a Free Application for Federal Student Aid the crushing blow dealt by the and snagged the lead for a the Falcons from inside and 26-19 lead at the half. ‘Horns and fell 46-39. Brigit few precious seconds in the outside the big arc. Gibson In the second half, the March 1 is the priority deadline Croy tallied 16 points for the second half. In the final seconds Butler and Gabe Johnson both Lady Falcons put their foot for FAFSA completion at most Montana Mustangs while Taylre Sitz of the game, Knack pulled found themselves at the line to the floor and cruised to a schools. Students who submit their FAFSA added seven in the loss. down his 15th rebound but in the third period, but free- commanding third quarter by the priority deadline are eligible for the Ennis 10 6 12 11 – 39 the traitorous ball bounced off throws could not compete lead. Up 43-23, the game well best and widest range of aid available. Lone Peak 19 4 7 16 – 46 his knee and into the waiting with the offensive juggernaut in hand, the Lady Falcons hands of a nearby Bruin. of Manhattan Christian. coasted to the gold trophy Semi-Final: With the game tied and Nolan Konen dropped in and the district crown. Ennis Mustangs 57, almost no time left on the clock, 16 points while Eggers added Oliverson led her Falcons Twin Bridges Falcons 63 the Gardiner player put the ball 9. Konen and Eggers each with 12 points, and she just It was a game of runs. up for two points and the win. earned five boards in the loss. missed a double-double by Two good teams battling for The Mustangs were Despite settling for second snatching nine rebounds. Megan TICKTICK TOCKTOCK the right to stay in the hunt eliminated from the tournament place at this tournament, the Martin added nine points and for a district crown met in despite a double-double effort Falcons will be a number one Cassie Williams, Jessica George questions? the semi final round of the from sophomore powerhouse seed at this week’s divisional and Cassidy Wetzel each added tournament last Friday. Knack and a 23 point tournament in Butte. six in a diverse offensive attack. Need help? Twin had more runs. performance by McKitrick. MCHS 17 10 26 17 – 70 Twin Bridges 10 16 17 15 – 58 We have answers. Visit The first six minutes of Ennis 10 18 8 14 – 60 Twin 11 9 18 12 – 50 Shields Valley 8 11 4 12 – 35 SmartAboutCollege.org the contest were a back- Gardiner 16 19 17 10 – 62 or contact us at and-forth battle of attrition. (877) COLG4ME Neither team could grab a solid Consolation: (265-4463) footing until James Benden Harrison Lady Wildcats 25, put back an offensive board Gardiner 21 with under two minutes. The Gardiner gave Harrison play ignited a Falcon run everything the Wildcats could which translated into an 18-12 handle in the consolation game advantage at the quarter’s end. of the district tournament; Quarter two saw some highly Harrison, however, proved physical play, which peaked up to the challenge and with 4:33 remaining when earned third place. eight different players came The ‘Cats worked their flex into contact with a ball which offense meticulously, looking for was deemed loose for nearly 10 openings in Gardiner’s defense. seconds. Jake Knack came up Few turnovers occurred in the with the ball and was fouled. first several minutes of the game. His two free-throws, followed The low-scoring first by a Gavin McKitrick three-ball, quarter ended in a draw. brought Ennis within three. Britt Cooper found openings The Falcons battled back in the lane several times in the with a 9-0 run. Nolan Konen second quarter and it became snuck through the key and clear that a foul would be loosely laid up two points to close out interpreted in this contest as the quarter up nine points. she was hammered by multiple At this point in the game, defenders, multiple times. the key difference lay in She could still shoot Twin’s ability to hit shots free-throws though. while Ennis left a lot of She and Taya DeFrance potential points in the key. capitalized on four consecutive Knack struck first for free-throws to extend Harrison’s the Mustangs. On the lead to six. Addie Nesbit’s 17 next possession, Walker footer extended the lead to eight McKitrick drew a charge in midway through the quarter. the key. The momentum sent The Wildcats would go to Ennis on a 9-0 run of their the locker room up 16-9. own which led to a tie. In the third stanza, Gardiner Then it was Twin started to hit a few shots. Bridges’s turn. Cooper struggled to hit shots Woody Puckett put back she normally makes, but Alecia an offensive rebound and Panagakis managed to get on sent the Falcons on a nine the board for the ‘Cats. Gardiner point run of their own. clawed their way back into Twin Bridges rallied early the game and closed out the in the fourth, and by 3:16, the period down only one point. Falcons owned an 11 point lead. Cooper hit a layup to start Ennis turned the tables the fourth quarter, which she and made a run of their own followed up with another deuce to pull to within four points on the next possession. Then with 47 seconds left. six and a half minutes passed Forced to foul, the Mustangs without a point being scored. sent Tracen Eggers to the line Desperation fouling put three times, but Ennis could not DeFrance at the line twice and get the ball in the hole to get Panagakis once in the final Kelley Knack/The Madisonian Senior Mustang Wylie Leo (44) sails to the basket over a White Sulphur back in the game. The Falcons minute. Though the Lady ‘Cats Springs defender. B10 Thursday, February 26, 2015 Go to outpostevents.net for a complete listing of events

WEDNESDAY and Spoon. Open mic at the Bear Creek Ennis school cafeteria. SATURDAY the amazing natural FEBRUARY 25 for musicians, poets Schoolhouse. If you’re APRIL 18 resources of our area! and story tellers, etc. getting cabin fever, it’s THURSDAY Enjoy a great dinner PA and microphones a good place to go for by the Shovel and Homebuyer’s Education will be available some fun, food, and MARCH 19 Madison and Ruby Spoon and dance Class, Butte if needed. Food friendship. There is no Valley conservation the night away with Headwaters RC&D is available. charge, but donations Old Timer's Concert, districts banquet, Little Jane & the Pistol Area, Inc. is holding are welcome. The Sheridan Virginia City Whips! Call 682-3181 a homebuyer’s 5:30 p.m., Virginia City MONDAY parties are scheduled The 41st annual Old or 842-5741 for tickets education class on for every Saturday in Timer's concert will Elks Lodge. Celebrate or more information. Feb. 25 and 26 at the MARCH 2 March at 7 p.m. The appear on the vintage the 2015 Stewardship Thornton Building, last Saturday includes stage of Sheridan's high Award winners, and 65 East Broadway in High School Honor Band a potluck supper school at 6:30 p.m., with Butte. Call Janice at Concert, Sheridan starting at 6 p.m. the flair of country, gospel, 533-6778 for more 6:30 p.m., Sheridan bluegrass and just plain information. high school gym. old-fashioned, fun music. The areas's best High SATURDAY Intermission includes a THURSDAY School band students MARCH 14 pie and cake auction FEBRUARY 26 from eight schools will to benefit the Sheridan gather to rehearse Cake Walk, Virginia City Music Department. NORRIS HOT SPRINGS and perform a concert The entire family is sure Students bake their Montana Winter Workshop, Ennis for the community. to have a ball at the best and guests bid, 12 – 2 p.m at First annual Virginia City buy and enjoy. Rose Madison Valley Bank. cake walk. This is one Carcass composting THURSDAY THIS WEEKEND: of the best family fun MARCH 27-30 MUSIC on your farm/ranch. MARCH 5 events of the year! In Fri 2/27 - Chad Ball We are pleased to Folk/Blues fact, it’s so much fun Cheesemaking welcome Tommy Business After that you’ll forget that Sat 2/28 - Heather Lingle Bass, MSU Extension Hours, Ennis workshop, Laurin Alt Country/Rockabilly you are raising money If you are an aspiring Sun 3/1 Calista Singley Livestock Environment Business After Hours will for the Virginia City Rural cheesemaker or Acoustic Originals Associate, to present on be hosted by Whispering Fire Department. There friday the methods livestock Willow Skin and Body simply interested in will be cakes galore, learning more about producers can use to Care from 5 to 7 p.m. A a cash bar, cupcakes February successfully compost great networking event! cheesemaking from HOURS: for the little ones, and the ground up – this 27 carcasses; reducing a DJ spinning classic Music starts Pool & Cafe predator conflicts, one’s for you. For more (September - May) SATURDAY tunes all at the Elk’s information contact Poor improving sanitation, Lodge in Virginia City noon - 10 sat-sun Orphan at 842-7100. 4-10 thurs-fri-mon and minimizing labor MARCH 7 on Saturday at 6 p.m. 8:30 for your operation. norrishotsprings.com Speaker, Ennis at pm RSVP by Feb 23 to Jessie Close to THURSDAY 406.685.3303 Autism: a Spectrum of 682.5553 reserve your spot. Speak, Ennis 9 Disease. Claire Leonard APRIL 2 11 a.m., Madison Valley Mad Gals Monthly will lead a discussion Public Library. Jessie Business After Meeting, Ennis of the spectrum of Close will speak about Hours, Ennis Mad Gals Monthly autism. This will be a her book "Resilience: Business After Hours luncheon meeting at round table discussion Two sisters and the story will be hosted by The 12:30 p.m. at the Olive with facts on autism of a mental illness". She Agency Insurance Garden in Bozeman. presented. Leonard will discuss the book Division from 5 to 7 Call your reservation has worked with autism and her struggles with p.m. BAH is a great in by Monday, Feb. patients nationwide. bipolar disorder. networking event! 23 at noon to Ethelyn 11 a.m. at Madison Hanni or Jackie Smith. Valley Public Library. TUESDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY March Madness MARCH 17 APRIL 12 Pinochle, Cameron We’re Moving! FEBRUARY 28 Once again the MVHA Annual Irish Gardening Clinic, Alder Cameron Community Stew Dinner, Ennis 1 p.m. free gardening Open mic night, Sheridan Madison Valley Caring & Sharing Club is sponsoring the Madison Valley History 101 clinic at High Country 7 p.m. at The Shovel Pinochle card parties Association’s annual Irrigation, Landscaping Food Bank News: fundraiser. Join in the and Nursery's location We are up-grading. Because of increased fun with an Irish stew in Alder. 2258 MT requirements and a fantastic gift from Mr. Charles dinner on William Ennis’ HWY 287, Alder, MT Soha we are moving to a larger facility. Our new birthday. 5 – 7 p.m. at home will be 217 E Williams St. Ennis MT. 59729. (Old drive up bank building Lone Elk Mall) Our hours MONDAYS MVMC in downstairs conference room. of operation and telephone number will remain the Commissioner’s Jeanne, 682-3299 same. We will reopen Monday March 2. Meeting, Virginia City SHERIDAN Madison Co. Books and Babies, Ennis Here to serve you better. Commissioners meet Madison Valley MVCS Board every Monday, unless Public Library, 10:30 SCHOOLS Ron Hardwick President noted, public welcome. a.m. 682-7244 9:30 a.m. Annex Building ADULT Grief Support TUESDAYS Group, Ennis EDUCATION Everyone welcome. Fly-tying Roundtable, Meets every Ennis Wednesday, 5:30 Come one, come all. p.m. Madison Valley Tuesday nights 6:30 - Baptist Church BASIC SELF DEFENSE 8:30 p.m. Ray Plante's cabinet shop at 113 THURSDAYS MARCH 14, 9AM - NOON Antelope Meadows. MV Women's Club IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lego Club, Ennis FIRST THURS OF We're Open! Come to the Madison EA. MONTH A minimum of 5 participants required. Valley Public Library to Regular monthly Breakfast Lunch Tuesday join, build and create meeting noon at the To register for a class call Emily at 842-5302. and every Tuesday after Madison Valley Baptist school until 5 p.m. Church on 287 N. through Saturday Madison County Mental MV Manor Auxilary Supper Tuesday and Friday Health Local Advisory Meeting, Ennis Fresh Baked Goods Council, Virginia City SECOND THURS Everyday Meeting the first Tuesday OF EA. MONTH Eat in Take Out of each month from 1 p.m., Madison Valley or 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Manor SunRoom County Commissioner’s conference room in FRIDAYS Enjoy! Broadway Annex. Story Time, Ennis Children's Story & Craft Pre-K to Grade 2, 11 108 N. Main • Sheridan Time, Virginia City a.m. Madison Valley 842-7999 • theshovelandspoon.com Every Tuesday at 10:30 Public Library. 682-7244. THURSDAYS ARE NOW 2 STAMP THURSDAY a.m. at the Thompson Come in and get 2 stamps on your loyalty Cards Hickman Library. Live Music, Ennis with every drink purChase Willlie's Distillery hosts SATURDAYS ARE LADIES NIGHT 682-4023 WEDNESDAYS live music in the tasting 115 Main St., Ennis, MT room, 5:30 p.m.. See at willie’s 5:30 – 7:30 pm Friday-Sunday, February 27-29 Open Table Tennis, the weekly ad on this $2.00 off all CoCktails Pony 7 - 9 p.m. page for performers. For all ages and skill LIVE MUSIC PADDINGTON (PG) levels - Two Tables FRIDAY-SATURDAY- Friday & Saturday 7:15 pm Matinee Sunday 4:00 pm At the Pony School SUNDAY fr i day feb 27th: dav e horton Info @ 685-3481 fr i day marCh 6th: Quenby Coming Soon - Live Music - Norris fr i day marCh 13th: riCketty Chix BLACK OR WHITE (PG-13) TOPS, Ennis THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER (PG) 7 p.m. See the weekly r i day arCh th an ubuQue Weekly weigh-in, 9:00 ad on this page for f m 20 : d d a.m. Meeting, 9:30 a.m. weekly performers. Evenings: Adults $8 • Children (12 & under) $6 Show time at 7:15 pm, Come join the fun, listen to some great music from 5:30 – 7:30 Box Office opens at 6:30 pm and enjoy spirits with a western flavor! Find us on at Madisontheatreennis www.ennismovies.com