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75¢ | Volume 143, Issue 21 www.madisoniannews.com March 19, 2015 WRZESINSKI HIRED AS NEW ENNIS SUPERINTENDENT Ennis School Board hires in-house for the open position

Abigail Dennis “We looked nationwide. options before making a deci- stay on for some crossover.” I can assure you it’s not a moved to adopt the plan of The Madisonian We looked in Montana,” sion. First, the board offered Before entertaining a short term arrangement.” hiring Wrzesinski as superin- [email protected] current Superintendent John Overstreet the position, but formal motion to hire Wrzes- Trustee Craig George tendent and retaining Over- Overstreet said. “We held Overstreet was hired out of inski, Scully asked him emphasized that Overstreet’s street as a working retiree for Following a nationwide three interviews. The last two retirement three years ago to “affirm” his interest in involvement will be a “tool” July, August and September. job hunt, many applicants interviews were really good and would have to go out of the position and “willing- because he has experience Trustee Maria Lake sec- and three interviews, the … We decided it’s better to retirement or make the position ness” to take on the task. with setting budgets, which onded the motion and the Ennis School Board moved go with a known quantity part time to continue, by law. “My intentions are to be happens in August. Overstreet entire school board – Scully, to hire current high school than an unknown quantity.” “(Overstreet) did agree here as long as you’ll have will also be around to work Lake, George, Laurence and principal Jon Wrzesin- Board chair John Scully to act as a working retiree,” me,” Wrzesinski said. “The during July, when Wrzesinski Bill Clark – voted in favor. ski as the school superinten- said the entire board met in an Scully said. “For July, Au- community here is great. We has a few days off for travel. dent, starting July 2015. executive session to discuss gust and September, he will have an excellent staff here. Trustee Jaret Laurence Turn to ENNIS SUPER on pg. 2

PROPOSED TRAIL CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY WEST OF NORRIS The community-driven proposal outlines a hiking, running and biking trail in the Revenue Flats area

Abigail Dennis biking, running and hik- The Madisonian ing – could be constructed as [email protected] early as this fall, or sometime in the spring of 2016, accord- The Bureau of Land Man- ing to the BLM release. agement is currently seeking “The goal is to have most of public comment regarding a the trail construction, lay out proposal to build a 19-mile and design completed by volun- trail in west of Norris. teer groups,” the release states. According to a BLM Carl Kautz, BLM park press release, the proposal ranger, said the planning is is “community-driven” and just in its beginning stages. is for the southern portion “This is an idea pushed by of the Revenue Flats area. the public,” Kautz said. “There “I think it’s a good idea are local folks who are in favor for two reasons,” said Greg of recreation so long as it’s Beardslee from Bozeman, who not detrimental to wildlife.” approached BLM land manag- Scott Kelley is a Virginia ers with the idea for a trail and City resident, Ennis business coordinated the proposal. “This owner and enjoys mountain project can help fulfill a need biking. He said people have for shoulder season trails. It been talking about a trail in the will also lure folks to visit and Revenue Flats area for years. enjoy the unique scenery of “I think it’s great on numer- Revenue Flats. I guess a third ous fronts,” Kelley said. “From a reason could be a broadening capitalist perspective, anything of community resources.” that gets people in the valley is a Susanne Hill/The Madisonian The construction in and around Sheridan is back in gear after the Montana Department of Transportation took a break for the winter season. If approved, the trail – which good thing. The (Revenue Flats) When complete, the project will repave Sheridan’s Main Street – Montana Highway 287 – and add new sidewalks, curbs and gutters. would be used for mountain Turn to TRAIL on pg. 2 Check The Madisonian weekly for construction updates and information about the project timeline. ELECTION TIME TREE TAKES OUT POWER IN ENNIS County school boards prepare to elect trustees, Due to high winds, a tree in downtown Ennis fell on a power pole

consider mill levies Abigail Dennis directly on a power pole, leav- fires,” Christensen said. “The for long because Northwestern The Madisonian ing the town without electric- fires were pretty much sup- Energy was able to quickly switch [email protected] ity, according to Madison pressed by bystanders. Then the power over for the town. Abigail Dennis Ginger Martello, only one Valley Rural Fire Department law enforcement showed up Christensen said once the The Madisonian person has applied, but some- On Saturday, March 14 chief Shawn Christensen. and set up a perimeter.” MVRFD sawed the log and got [email protected] one else has picked up a peti- at approximately 2:30 p.m., a “It severed the power Daniel Dedman, who works the scene cleaned up, Northwest- tion. Martello said the board rotten cottonwood on Ballard lines and energized a chain for the Ennis public works depart- ern Energy went to work and had The deadline to file a petition has not yet made a decision Lane in downtown Ennis fell link fence and started a few ment, said the power was not out the line restored before midnight. to run for vacant school board about a possible mill levy. seats is March 26 at 4 p.m. Those applying must be a registered Harrison voter living within district Harrison school clerk Judi boundaries. Some area schools Ward said the three-person are also turning to the voters will board has one vacancy. ballot issues like mill levies. “Two people picked up Here is a breakdown petitions but have not returned for county schools: them as of yet,” Ward said. “We may be running a mill Alder levy for a building reserve but Only one trustee position there are no details as of yet.” is up for re election in Alder – Abigail Dennis/ Kaycee Gilman. According to Sheridan The Madisonian school clerk Kathleen Wuelfing, In Sheridan, there are three Due to high Gilman plans to run again and seats open but no one has applied winds, a tree in to her knowledge, no one else yet, according to school clerk downtown Ennis has picked up a petition to run. Rebecca Larson. The Sheridan fell on a power “The board has not School Board also approved a pole and briefly made their decision yet on mill levy up to $26,707.58, but left the town without power whether we are doing a that number is not set in stone on March 14. levy,” Wuelfing added. because the school budget is not yet final, Larsen said. Ennis “The money will be used to In Ennis, there are two sustain our current high school trustee positions up for elec- tion. According to school clerk Turn to ELECTION on pg. 2

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Abigail Dennis not to exceed five years, a fine Feb. 2 and given a deferred one Alder man sentenced go to trial, according to clerk The state charged J. Ben- The Madisonian not to exceed $50,000 or both. year sentence and a $500 fine, for poaching of court Karen Miller. nett with one count of unlaw- [email protected] Judge Tucker sentenced following an April 29, 2014, Daniel R. Bennett appeared Around November and De- fully taken animals, one count Budeski to an 18 month de- incident in Harrison where the at the Madison County Court- cember 2012, the defendant and of obstructing a peace officer or Big Sky man receives ferred sentence, a $500 fine defendant allegedly “purposely house before Judge Loren Tucker his spouse “possessed all or parts public servant and one count of deferred sentence and ordered him to participate or knowingly caused reasonable on March 16 for a change of of game and fur-bearing animals possession of unlawfully taken Michael Gordon Budeski in a “standard drug course.” apprehension of bodily injury” plea hearing and sentencing. that were unlawfully killed, animals – J. Bennett pleaded received a deferred sentence “My hope is that 18 months to his ex-girlfriend, drawing a The state first charged captured or taken,” according to guilty to all three counts. after being convicted of will be sufficient,” Judge Tucker loaded revolver from his truck in Bennett with 23 counts, which court documents. The animals in A filed Information states J. criminal possession of dan- said. “I am satisfied public the midst of a heated argument, deputy county attorney Justin question were a mountain lion, Bennett possessed unlawfully gerous drugs, a felony. protection and your own self according to court documents. Ekwall amended to 12 counts. five bobcats, an antelope, two taken animals in her home that Budeski appeared at the improvement will be met.” Then, Shrader was picked up by Bennett pleaded “no contest” martens, a beaver and a muskrat, were taken between November Madison County Courthouse Before releasing Budeski, authorities on Feb. 3 and charged or “guilty” to one count of according to a filed Information. and December 2012, and that she before Judge Loren Tucker on Judge Tucker thanked him for with one count of partner or fam- obstructing a peace officer or Judge Tucker sentenced “knowingly altered, concealed March 16 and pleaded guilty to being forthright and “deal- ily member assault, two counts of public servant, one count of Bennett to a total of four years or removed a record, docu- the felony charge of criminal ing” with the situation. unlawful restraint and one count possession of unlawfully taken probation, 30 days of jail time, ment or thing with the purpose possession of dangerous drugs. of assault, all misdemeanors. animal, three counts of trap- $7,500 in total fines, with all but to impair its verifiability or The charge stemmed from a Petition to revoke Since the four new charges ping without a valid license, one $2,100 suspended, and a 10 year availability in the proceeding Jan. 17 incident in Big Sky where Shrader’s probation have not yet been adjudicated, count of hunting without a valid suspension of the privileges to investigation” on Jan. 13, 2014. the Budeski “snorted, attempted Spencer Joseph Shrader Judge Tucker entered a “not license, one count of unlawful hunt, fish or trap in Montana. Judge Tucker sentenced J. to snort and/or carried on his appeared before Judge Loren true” plea on Shrader’s behalf use of equipment while hunting, Bennett to serve a total of 10 person a quantity of (MDMA),” Tucker at the Madison County to the charge he violated his one count of trapping during Alder woman sentenced days jail time on house arrest according to the Information Courthouse on March 16 on probation. Shrader was released closed season and four counts with unlawfully harvested instead of at a county jail, 18 document filed in the case. The charges he violated his probation. on his own recognizance and of violation of department rule. animals in possession months probation and a $2,500 maximum penalty for crimi- The probation revocation a future hearing date will be When a defendant pleads Jennifer M. Bennett, D. Ben- fine, all of which was suspended. nal possession of dangerous petition alleges Shrader failed scheduled once he is sentenced “no contest,” they are saying nett’s wife, was sentenced by J. Bennett was also sentenced drugs, methamphetamines, to comply with all laws and on the four counts stemming they believe there is enough Judge Loren Tucker at the Madi- with a 48 month forfeiture first offense, is imprisonment court orders. Shrader was first from the Feb. 3 incident. evidence that they would be son County Courthouse on March of hunting, fishing and trap- in the state prison for a term sentenced in district court on convicted if the case was to 16, the same day as her husband. ping privileges in Montana.

ENNIS SCHOOL BOARD Board discusses Farm to Fork, a bus in Big Sky and the pledge of allegiance Abigail Dennis of the Americorps members Heikes-Knapton said have to decide right now.” clerk Ginger Martello clari- “Just because we are The Madisonian has completed his term and the multiple groups put money Heikes-Knapton said the fied the driver would be an meeting a state mandate [email protected] other’s term is done in July. toward the position, including new director will ideally be in employee of Ennis Schools. doesn’t mean we can’t make Heikes-Knapton said the Madison River Foundation, place by the first part of April. Overstreet requested the it stronger,” Lake said. At their regular meeting Farm to Fork is interested in the Madison Valley Ranch- board approve the concept of George said the issue is not on March 11, the Ennis School continuing the momentum lands Group and the Madi- A bus in Big Sky providing a bus – the board a “political deal” in his opinion. Board moved forward with pur- of the program in the school son Conservation District. There are a handful of stu- did not have to approve the “It’s a patriot thing,” he chasing a bus for Big Sky stu- by creating a full time posi- The second question was dents who live in Big Sky but purchase of a specific bus yet. said. “It’s all about patriotism.” dents, opened discussion about tion to fill the vacancy created determining what role the are technically residents of the George moved to approve High school principal Jon requiring high school students when the second Americorps board wants the school to Ennis School District. Accord- the concept of providing a Wrzesinski recommended to say the pledge of allegiance member leaves this summer. play in the management of ing to Overstreet, those stu- bus for Big Sky students and the board allow the motion daily and considered its future Last month, Farm to Fork the soon-to-be director. dents attend Big Sky schools. Clark seconded the mo- to be a student-led effort with the Farm to Fork program. board member Janet Dochnahl “We will be part of the “We used to do individual tion. All the trustees voted through the student council. The Ennis School District asked the school to endorse hiring committee,” Superin- transportation contracts with in favor of the motion. “I don’t want to sell our has partnered with the Madi- the direction of the program. tendent John Overstreet said. those students,” Overstreet said. “I still have some liability students short,” Wrzesin- son Farm to Fork program for “So the question is if Since Farm to Fork is a By law, Ennis Schools concerns,” Laurence said. ski said. “They are percep- the last four years, accord- the board will maintain the multi-organizational proj- is responsible for providing “There are still some details tive and make good decisions ing to Madison Watershed same level of monetary com- ect, Heikes-Knapton said those students transporta- to work out,” Overstreet agreed. … the decision would mean Coordinator Sunni Heikes- mitment we have in the the director should report to tion to and from school, even more coming from them.” Knapton, who addressed past?” Board chair John those multiple organizations. if that school is in Big Sky. The pledge of allegiance The board chose not to the board at the meeting. Scully asked at the March 11 “Here’s the issue,” Scully “They have asked us to George requested the board make a motion on requiring a Heikes-Knapton was also at meeting.“That is $2,500.” said. “Is the conduct of the provide a bus,” Overstreet discuss mandating the high daily pledge of allegiance in last month’s meeting to dis- Trustee Craig George person who is on school said. “We would own the bus school students say the pledge the school. Instead, Wrzesin- cuss the program – at that time moved to commit $2,500 to the grounds something the and pay for the expenses, but of allegiance daily – cur- ski will broach the discussion she said the program has been program. Trustee Maria Lake school has authority to act we would also get the re- rently, kindergarteners through with the student council. supplemented by Americorps seconded the motion and all five on? We need to make sure imbursement from the state sixth-graders say the pledge “We can approach the members who have worked trustees – Scully, Lake, George, there is a clear understand- for running the route.” every day, but seventh through student council first, but with school curriculum, the Bill Clark and Jaret Laurence ing of that … Something to Lake asked who the bus 12th-graders say it once a week, that doesn’t mean we can’t school garden and more. One – voted in favor of the motion. think about, not something we driver works for – school which is required by the state. mandate it,” George said. BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA

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By Kjersten Sandru TWIN BRIDGES support individual Michael Walsh, Brooke ENNIS State University College For The Madisonian Kjersten Sandru – Elected Megan Martin, Mariah Smith, Nolan Konen, Cassidy Wylie Leo, Kyler Elliott, of Business scholarship for [email protected] to state office, Public Rela- Mays, Sami Nicholls, Mara Wetzel, Julia Cox – 10th place, Taylre Sitz, Jake Lohrenz $1,000, one of five final- tions Director; first place, Johnson – sixth place, ad- parliamentary procedure team – first place, broadcast ists selected from a pre- Ennis and Twin Bridges prepared speech; first ministrative support team Austin Brentlinger, Tristen news production team submitted application who high school students traveled place, advanced interview Bethany Huttinga – sixth Guillot, Kassidy Patritti, Samantha Kimmey, interviewed for the scholar- to Billings March 8 – 10 for Spencer Stewart – Am- place, extemporaneous speech Paige Phillips – seventh Carina Garcia, Madisen ship during the conference the 2015 State Leadership bassador Torch Award, Gibson Butler – place, video production team Diebert – second place, * The broadcast news Conference for the Mon- highest BPA honor sixth place, human re- * Sandru and Pollorena video production team production team and the video tana association of Business Andi Pollorena – source management qualified for the National Brigit Croy, Stephanie production team qualified Professionals of America. third place, digital me- Cassie Williams – foruth Leadership Conference in Weddle, Luke Clark, Madi for the National Leadership The following is a list of dia production place, interview skills Anaheim, Calif. In May France – 10th place, ad- Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Madison County results: Ruth Redfield – sixth- Brooke Smith – fifth to represent Montana and ministrative support team In May to represent Montana place, administrative place, interview skills compete nationally Taylre Sitz – Montana and compete nationally A4 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Kudos to Virginia City Town Council

Dear Editor, Tendoy Park, council mem- pollution by considering a dark worthy. The council’s hindsight bers are honoring the past and skies ordinance, the council is and foresight are commendable. I appreciated reading about respectfully recognizing our proactively working to preserve opinion the March 5 meeting of the area’s historic connection to the unique character of Virginia Doris Fischer Virginia City Town Council. Native American cultures. In City in the face of inevitable fu- Sheridan In renaming North Park to attempting to minimize light ture growth. Both endeavors are Daylight saving time is a trick

Dear Editor, will start all over, we will be do not know what time it is. been caused by and related to Established in 1873 miserable because we will not There are major studies daylight saving time are the Do you feel run down? know what to do with the extra linking daylight saving time craving of chocolate covered (USPS 325-340) Tired? Irritable? Do you know hour that was taken away. Day- to the gold standard and the asparagus. The mood swings Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper the reason? No, not because of light saving time causes much exploration of oil. I am glad can be eliminated by listening your spouse. It is because of harm. The main harm, the main to say the study of daylight to hours of Lawrence Welk and this trick called daylight saving injury is time confusion. Many saving time and global warm- the eating of stale popcorn. Owners/Publishers: time. Yes, it is a trick, a prank of us rely on the noon whistle ing has been withdrawn. So remember and do not Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard to fool us, confuse us, to make to blow, but when it blows is In the past, many have com- forget you are not alone. And Director of Sales & Marketing: our lives down right miserable. it noon or 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.? plained about daylight saving if you are alone, someone is Susanne Hill You do know daylight saving We ask our friends to clarify time causing a time lapse. There near. You can call daylight Art Director: Erin Leonard time is an oxymoron. We have what we do not understand and is no cure for this condition, but saving time mingle. There is a no more light than before and they look at us with bloodshot, if you send $100 to the Time time change waiting for you. Associate Editor: Abigail Dennis the time is still 24 hours a day. glassy eyes. The answer will Lapse Society they will put Distribution Manager: Kayla Way You, we just lost one hour of be, “huh?” Most of the time I your money to good use. Please LaVon D. 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March 10, 1926 - March 10, 2015 •There are no guarantees that press releases will be published. •The Madisonian may edit submissions for grammar and content. 1926, and was their pride and and would go for the following We want to thank the Legacy •The Madisonian reserves the right to make all determinations joy. He spent his entire life in 10 years. He loved the bus trip Assisted Living and the won- relative to the above policy. Twin Bridges and knew more down and all the people he trav- derful staff for taking such history about the area than eled with. His annual trip to Ve- amazing care of Billie these - Letters to the Editor/Readers Speak Policy - anyone. He loved to tell every- gas was the highlight of his year. past 3 1/2 years, he knew you The Madisonian encourages the opinions of readers on public one about all of the colorful He truly loved his family had become his family and issues and matters of local concern. Letters must be close to characters that made up Twin and spent many times with them made those last years interest- 350 words. Please include the writer’s name, address and phone Bridges throughout the years. watching the kids grow up and ing and very enjoyable for him. number. The Madisonian reserves the right to edit As a young boy he enjoyed 4-H being a huge part of their lives. The services were held content for grammar, good taste and libel. We also reserve and raised champion pigs, which Billie was preceded in death at his lifelong church, Notre the right to reject or delay publications. won him a trip to Chicago. by his parents and brother- Dame Catholic Church in Twin Announcements and letters of a commercial nature will Billie spent his entire life on in-law Harry Lawyer. He is Bridges, on March 14 at 11 not appear in this column. the Dillet Ranch just outside of survived by his sister Margaret a.m. In lieu of flowers and food Twin Bridges – he raised bulls Lawyer; niece and her husband please make memorials to the - Display & Classified Advertising Policy - On March 10, 2015, William for many years and sold them to Carson and Leslie Cox; and Beaverhead County Animal The Madisonian accepts most advertising, but may turn away Joseph Dillet, “Billie” came full the neighbors. In about 1992 he their children Casey (Stephanie) Shelter, 80 Lagoon Road, Dil- any advertisement for any reason. It is up to us to decide on circle on his 89th birthday. He discovered traveling to the Na- Cox, Kimberly (Harley) Borjas, lon, in remembrance of how placement and content acceptability. was born to Roscoe and Ella tional Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Tanner Cox and Britney Cox. much Billie loved his animals. The advertisements in this publication are not necessarily Mathews Dillet on March 10, the opinion of or supported by The Madisonian. Please note: Our client information is confidential. Shirley Sue Jeffers Gustafson ~ Subscription Rates ~ February 8, 1926 – March 14, 2015 In-State - $35.00/1 year or $60.00/2 years • Out-of-State - $45.00/1 year or 75.00/2 years (e-Edition complimentary with print subscription)• 4-H, track, basketball and Shirley and Duke were for- Siess (Maya), Ryan and Anne $30 - e-Edition only •$40 - 6 mos. print/1 year e-Edition ski racing as a young girl. tunate to travel the world to Siess (Wyatt, Greta, Tryg), Postmaster: Please, Send Address Changes to: In June 1944, Shirley spend time skiing and play- Kale and Danielle Siess The Madisonian, P.O. Box 365, Ennis, MT 59729 married Jule K. “Duke” Gus- ing golf with many special (Max and Stella), Jake and Phone 406-682-7755 tafson. They moved to Havre friends. Shirley and Duke Jennifer Gustafson (Grace, Toll Free 1-888-238-7849 in 1946 where they partnered moved back to her childhood Gage, Gabrielle), Derek and email: [email protected] with Dan O’Neil in the Havre home in Ennis in 1989. Proud Katie Gustafson (Kellen, Hours of Operation: Livestock Commission. They of her heritage, Shirley was Grady) and Brett and Lind- had their children Greta, Da- immensely well versed in sey Gustafson. Many nieces Monday - Friday ~ 8:30-Noon & 1-5 - Unless Notified Otherwise vid and Gary while living in the history of the Madison and nephews as well as her Havre. They lived with their Valley. She was a longtime beloved golden lab, Tonka, young family in Chinook member of the Madison Val- and her special four-legged NEWS & ADVERTISING and then in Simms where the ley History Association. friend, Murphy, also survive. DEADLINE children finished out their Shirley was preceded in Memorials in Shirley’s 5 p.m. - Friday Shirley Sue Jeffers Gus- school years. Shirley and death by her parents, her name may be made to the tafson peacefully passed Duke were avid supporters husband Duke, her daughter Madison River Medical away at the age of 89 on of their children and grand- Greta Siess, her son Dave Center Foundation, the March 14, 2015, at the Madi- children in their endeavors. Gustafson, daughter-in-law Madison Valley History son Valley Manor in Ennis. They traveled many a mile to Vicki Gustafson and her hus- Association, or a char- WE OFFER Shirley was born on rodeos, football or basketball band Duke’s brothers: Bill, ity of the donor’s choice. Feb. 8, 1926, the only child games and track meets. Shir- Raymond, Robert and Sid Services are planned COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES of Josephine “Jo” Dawson ley was a mom divided: an Gustafson and Duke’s sisters: on Saturday, March 21, Jeffers and Lawrence Jef- avid Bobcat fan during the Margaret Mielke, Gertrude 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Trin- fers at their ranch home in fall football season follow- Barr and Audrey Roth. ity Episcopal Church in Guidelines: Must be 450 Jeffers. Shirley attended ing Gary’s career and in the Shirley is survived by her Jeffers. A reception will school in Ennis, graduating spring following Greta’s ro- son Gary Gustafson (Pam follow at the church. Inter- words or less and one photo. from Ennis High School in deo career and an avid Griz- Birkeland) of Ennis; her son- ment will be at the Madi- (Otherwise, it will be 25 cents 1944. Shirley participated in zly fan in the winter follow- in-law, Dick Siess; her six son Valley Cemetery. per word thereafter) ing Dave’s basketball career. grandsons: Klint and Cheri K&L Mortuaries & Crematory, Inc. Obits. continued on A5 842-5731 Continuing to build relationships and meet your funeral and cremation needs since 1964 Please call or email: Now Operating a Newly Installed Crematory 682-7755 or To Meet Our Cremation Customer Needs [email protected] Pre-need Services Available Twin Bridges ~ Ennis ~ Three Forks ~ Sheridan ~ Harrison - Whitehall ~ Boulder Thursday, March 19, 2015 A5

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Donald Wayne Moilanen May 14, 1943 – March 15, 2015

Don Moilanen passed away by his two children Lisa Moil- of 2013. They also owned on March 15, 2015, at the anen (Jim Rodriguez) of Santa the Pine Ridge Inn in Bend, Madison Valley Medical Center. Rosa, Calif., and Kevin Helling Ore., for 20 plus years. Don was born May 14, 1943, in (Laura Helling and Kaylee, his A memorial service is Clatskanie, Ore., to Wayne and granddaughter who was the light planned for this spring in Clats- Alfreda Moilanen. Don gradu- of his life) of McAllister. He is kanie, Ore., where his ashes will ated Southfork High School also survived by other children be scattered in the Columbia in Redway, Calif., in 1961. He in his life, Heidi Helling and River at the same coordinates then attended Humboldt State Blake Helling, with whom he as his mother Alfreda’s. College in Arcata, Calif. helped mentor into adulthood. In lieu of Flowers, please supper Don married Judith (Judee) Don and Judy owned the make a donation to the Madi- in Reno, N.V., on Feb. 24, 1977. Sportsman’s Lodge in En- son Valley Medical Center Friday Besides Judee, Don is survived nis from April 2006 to July or a charity of your choice. FEBRUARY 21 club Nance Lee Kilgore Myers November 4, 1949 – March 12, 2015 Friday March 20 termination that guided her Travis. Travis remembers her son, Travis Myers (Re- pm to her heavenly home. her love and support as she nae); grandson, Asher My- 7 Nance was born Nov. 4, drove all over the state to see ers; sister, MaryLee Cope; call for reservations 1949, to parents Jesse and El- his cross-country meets and niece, Nancy Cope (Jeff). oisa (Sis) Kilgore in Townsend. basketball games growing She is preceded in death by 682-5553 They lived on the Climbing up. She was always willing to her parents Jesse Kilgore Arrow Ranch outside of Three listen and talk about anything. and Eloisa (Sis) Kilgore. Forks. In 1957, the family Nance loved her family, In lieu of flowers, the purchased a ranch on the lower church family, friends and family knows Nance would Madison River and began the the kids she worked with at have appreciated donations Kilgore Cattle Company. They Harrison School in her posi- be sent in her name to Har- worked and lived there until tion as a specialized aide for rison School for books for the family sold the ranch in the last 10 years. Her gift of the library and classrooms. 1994. Her sister, MaryLee, hospitality was evident in the Donations may be sent di- When Nance Lee Kilgore has fond memories of working openness of her home and rectly to Harrison School, P.O. Myers woke up on March 12, together on the ranch as they willingness to share a meal Box 7, Harrison, MT 59735. 2015, she did not know she shared a love of cattle, hunt- and good conversation. She A memorial service is would be embraced in Jesus’s ing, camping and horses. The was always willing to babysit scheduled for 2 p.m. Thurs- arms and see Him face to sisters were members of the her grandson and catch any day, March 19, at Harrison face that day. Yet, for each of Madison Valley Side Saddle pet birds the two-year-old may High School, 120 Harrison her days on Earth, she lived Club from the 1960s to 1980s. have released from cages. She St, Harrison, with a recep- her life with a fierce love, Nance and John Myers also had a love for Jesus, Louis tion to follow the service in gentle compassion, unshak- were married from 1979 – 1989 L’Amour and Tom Selleck. the lunchroom of the school. able faith and steadfast de- and were blessed with a son, Nance is survived by

Robert Lee Niner May 20, 1952 – March 9, 2015

Robert Lee Niner passed country from 1970 to 1974. Equipment Operator. In in Montana he worked for away on Monday, March 9, He served in Vietnam and 1977, he married Faye Ann True Value in Ennis. He 2015, at the age of 62. He earned the rank of Sergeant. Poff of Hampstead, M.D. loved spending time with his was born May 20, 1952, and He was awarded the Good They had four sons: William grandchildren. He loved to lived in Westminster, M.D., Conduct Medal, Rifle Marks- Clayton Niner, Robert James fish and watch the wildlife with his father, William man Badge, Vietnam Ser- Niner, Benjamin Joshua in Montana, but more than Joseph Niner and his step- vice Medal and the National Niner and Buddy Lee Niner. anything he loved spending mother Mary Elizabeth Niner Defense Service Medal. He He had six grandchildren. time talking with and help- (both pre-deceased Robert). started in the Third Marine In 2007, he and his wife ing people. He never met a He graduated from Westmin- Division as a Heavy Equip- moved to Cameron. Prior stranger. He will be greatly ster High School in 1970 and ment Operator and then to the move he worked for missed by all. Memorial enlisted in the United States was transferred to the First Miles Electric in Balti- services will be announced Marine Corps. He served his Marine Division as a Heavy more, M.D. Upon arriving to friends and family.

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Submitted by Michael Wright tee rejected an amendment A bill to give county com- for non-resident licenses and they can do since the U.S. Billings, would require drone Community News Service to fund Gov. Bullock’s missions more power over increases the age eligible for a Supreme Court struck down users to be licensed by the University of Montana $37 million Pre-K plan. bison relocation garnered senior discount from 62 to 67. the Defense of Marriage Act. state and prohibits users from School of Journalism Dubbed “Early Edge,” opposition from state and Raising the age for a senior Same-sex marriages became using drones to watch people the program seeks to extend tribal officials last week. discount – which allows seniors legal in Montana after a federal and trespass on private prop- A key House panel sent public preschool options to Senate Bill 284, spon- to buy half-price licenses – court struck down the state’s erty. Essmann said the bill House Bill 2, the major spend- Montana’s four-year-olds. sored by Sen. John Brenden, raised some eyebrows, inspir- ban on the unions last fall. came from a constituent who ing bill of the session, to the A separate budget subcom- R-Scobey, would require ing an amendment from Rep. This bill passed the Sen- complained that a drone had full House last week after mittee on education did not county commissioner ap- Keith Regier, R-Kalispell. ate on a 31-19 vote in Febru- crashed into her backyard. shooting down a slew of Dem- act on the proposal earlier proval of any plan to move “I’m just saying, it’s 62 ary. Since the bill is tabled, Shelby DeMars, of the Unit- ocrat-proposed amendments. this session. Rep. Roy Hol- bison into their county. now, it’s been 62, let’s leave it is dead unless 60 rep- ed Property Owners of Mon- Among the failed amend- landsworth, R-Brady, the “This is about local it there,” Regier said. resentatives vote to bring tana, was the only supporter of ments were requests for the chair of the other subcom- control,” Brenden said. Welborn compared the dis- it to the House floor. the bill, saying it would protect Commissioner of Political Prac- mittee, said there were other Elena Evans, of the Mon- count to a tax credit for seniors. The bill would remove the private property rights by tices, including one that would places where money would tana Association of Conserva- “A tax credit to one person terms “husband” and “wife” stopping users from flying the have provided funding for a help the education system. tion Districts, echoed Bren- comes at the cost of some- from tax law, and rede- aircraft above private property, full-time prosecutor. The cur- Last week, the proposal den’s thoughts, saying that body else,” Welborn said. fine requirements for filing which she argues extends into rent proposed yearly budget for died in the full appropriations every community in Montana is That amendment failed. joint returns. An individual the airspace above the land. that office is $100,000 per year committee on a party line vote. different and that changes need Other backers of the bill on taxpayer would file with a “Private property own- lower in House Bill 2 than the The full budget will to keep in mind local interests. the House floor said the bill “qualifying filer” instead of ers have an established right governor originally requested. be up for a full vote of A few county commis- was a reasonable increase to a spouse under the new bill. to their airspace,” DeMars The office has had a lawyer the House this week. sioners from different parts help the department’s budget. Barrett said the bill pro- said, citing a 1946 Supreme on staff for the last two years of the state supported the bill, The bill passed vided for the “equitable and Court case. “That is pre- thanks to a one-time-only ap- Ban on license plate scan- joined by the Montana Stock- on a 70-30 vote. non-discriminatory applica- served within this bill.” propriation from the last legis- ner gets through House growers Association and the tion” of tax law. The bill had Opponents – includ- lative session. The lawyer pros- Billings Republican Rep. Farm Bureau Federation. Suicide prevention pro- a quiet hearing, it was not ing pilots and representa- ecutes cases stemming from Daniel Zolnikov’s digital Opposition came from the grams for Native Ameri- surrounded by the fanfare of tives from media and natu- complaints the office receives. privacy efforts continued last Fort Belknap and Fort Peck cans get hearing other LGBT rights bills this ral resource organizations “The commissioner is not week, with his bill prohibit- reservations. Mark Azure, A bill to fund pilot pro- session, with only three sup- – disputed that, saying the allowed to represent the state ing state use of license plate of the Fort Belknap Tribal grams for preventing suicide porters and one opponent. right to airspace above pri- in district court,” said Rep. scanners passing the House. Council, said the tribe had not among Native Americans Gene Welborn of the De- vate property was limited. Kelly McCarthy, D-Billings. House Bill 344 would been consulted on the bill. brought young Native Ameri- partment of Revenue supported Chuck Flynn, of the Mon- The other option for the prevent state agencies and local “We feel that we’re major cans to Helena last week to the bill, saying it cleared up tana Pilots Association, said office is to contract with governments from using license players in this issue,” Azure voice their support for the bill. their current practice. The de- the court precedent does not a private firm, which Rep. plate scanners to investigate or said. “We feel like we’ve House Bill 509, sponsored partment already accepts same- address anything flying in Pat Noonan, D-Ramsay, prosecute crimes. License plate been left out of the loop.” by Rep. Casey Schreiner, sex marriage federal returns. the airspace. He also said that said is more expensive. scanners collect data on cars Azure went on to say that D-Great Falls, would pro- “This would make private aircraft already flies “You have to pay mar- and can be used to track where his reservation has had bison vide $75,000 in grants for the statute more cur- over private property and is ket rate for these folks to a certain driver or car is going. for a year, and “with as little four two-year pilot programs rent,” Welborn said. allowed to do so, though they do it,” Noonan said. Zolnikov said Montana fanfare as you could imagine,” for suicide prevention. The American Civil must stay a certain number Noonan also said he felt the agencies are not using the meaning there were not any re- Leslie Standing Rock, 18, Liberties Union and Mon- of feet above the land. committee had “taken absolute devices right now, but the ports of the animals doing any spoke in support of the bill. tana Human Rights Net- “But be aware that the space is hostility” toward the Com- bill is necessary so they damage to people’s property. She said she had struggled work also backed the bill. available to us,” Flynn said. missioner of Political Prac- have to ask for legislative Mike Volesky, deputy direc- with drug abuse and had Jeff Laszloffy, of the Flynn added that the bill re- tices, since the budget for the permission in the future. tor of Montana Fish, Wild- attempted suicide twice. Montana Family Founda- sulted from one person who had office had been cut so much. “We want (state agencies) life and Parks, also opposed “I’m entirely too young tion, was the lone opponent. a problem with an unmanned The other request for the to do it with our allowance of the bill, saying it erodes the to have such a story,” He called the bill premature, aerial vehicle (UAV), and asked office would help fund its them to do so,” Zolnikov said. authority of the state, giving Standing Rock said. because the Supreme Court the committee to consider that. seven-person staff. Rep. Janet Opponents of the bill said “veto power” to county com- Educators and mental is set to decide on a same-sex “UAV activity is not out of Ellis, D-Helena, said there it would hurt law enforce- missions on bison transfers. health professionals also marriage case later this year. control in Montana, ” Flynn would be consequences for ment tactics. Rep. Margie backed the bill. No action He also said Montanans do said. “At this point in time I not approving the money. MacDonald, D-Billings, House passes fishing and was taken by the committee. not want same-sex marriage, think we need less legislation “The only way they can get said the devices are help- hunting fee increase citing a 2004 ballot initia- and a lot more education.” by without this money is to ful in kidnapping cases. A bill increasing the prices Same-sex tax filing gets tive that defined marriage as No immediate action lay off somebody,” she said. Rep. Steve Fitzpatrick, of hunting and fishing licenses hearing in House between a man and woman. was taken on the bill. But the committee re- R-Great Falls, said driving on passed the House last week. A House committee tabled “Remember what the jected both asks on 11-9 votes. public roads does not give any- House Bill 140, carried by a bill that would have al- people of Montana decided - Michael Wright is a re- Rep. Roy Hollandsworth, one an expectation of privacy. Rep. Jeff Welborn, R-Dillon, lowed same-sex couples in in 2004,” Laszloffy said. porter for the Community News R-Brady, was the only Repub- “You’re out in pub- could bring an estimated $9.3 Montana to file federal tax Service at the University of lican to support the requests. lic,” Fitzpatrick said. million in revenue to the state returns as married couples. Drone licensing bill heard Montana School of Journalism. None of the Republicans The bill passed the over the next two years. It Senate Bill 170, sponsored A bill to require licens- He can be reached at michael. voting down the proposals House on a 56-44 vote. would raise in-state fishing li- by Sen. Dick Barrett, D- ing for unmanned aircraft had [email protected]. Follow spoke specifically against cense prices by $3 and in-state Missoula, would allow mar- only one supporter last week. him on Twitter @mj_wright1. them during the hearing. 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CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT Courtesy of Chris Mumme Courtesy of Chris Mumme Controlling prescribed burns, even during open burning season, is Abigail Dennis/The Madisonian On June 26, 2012, the Bear Trap Fire in Madison County "blew up" important because any fire in Southwest Montana has the potential to Controlled campfires do not require a burn permit if they are a according to director of emergency management Chris Mumme. be a big fire – a few fireworks caused the Bear Trap Fire in June 2012. certain size and used for recreation, like camping and cooking. From campfires to prescribed burns, understand what is legal during open burning season

Abigail Dennis burn so long as there are no smoke, that dispatch was able district,” Doornbos said. “If “If the fire is within a ring fires. For example, a stage The Madisonian fire restrictions in place.” to identify as permitted burns. I see smoke, I can go online of rocks and in a cleared out one restriction would [email protected] Thompson said the “That way, we don’t waste myself and see if anyone is area, you don’t have to have prohibit campfires, except downside is that some a lot of resources sending out supposed to be burning. A a permit,” he said. “But you for in designated areas. Fire in Southwest people will still burn the fire departments,” Mumme lot of times I don’t have a still need to be careful.” “I hope it doesn’t come Montana is a real concern. without going through explained. “We can go right to computer with me so I just Doornbos said anyone to that,” Mumme said. “But “Any fire is a potential the permitting process. the map online and say, ‘they call dispatch and check on a starting a fire needs to we are in arid country, big fire,” said Alder fire “It is a misdemeanor to have a permit to be burning fire. They can tell me right remember a few key things, almost a high desert.” chief Dan Doornbos. unlawfully operate without that was activated today,’ away if it is a permitted fire even if it is intended to “Control is important.” a burn permit,” Thompson so it’s an excellent tool.” so we can go from there.” be a small campfire. March 1 marked the said. “You can be charged Madison Valley Rural Fire Christensen said the “Don’t leave it “You can be charged beginning of open burning with a crime if you go outside Department fire chief Shawn system has cleared up unattended,” he said. “Make season, meaning people who the permitting process.” Christensen said when a a lot of confusion. sure it is out before you leave. with a crime if are planning prescribed burns Thompson also pointed permit is activated, it appears “It’s made things easier If you’re having a campfire in must obtain burn permits out that whoever starts a fire on an online burn map. for contractors and ranchers,” the backyard, it’s good to have you go outside the through Madison County’s is liable if the fire gets out of “It comes up that they he explained. “They used the garden hose hooked up department of emergency hand and, for example, burns are actively burning,” he to have to get handwritten because if a bit of wind comes permitting process.” services. Burn permits cover down a neighbor’s barn. said. “It gives the contact permits that would only last up and blows sparks you will anything from controlled “Frequently, what information and comments for 14 days. With the current have a fighting chance of Sheriff Roger Thompson burns in the mountains to happens when a fire gets out about the site, like if there is system, the permit is good getting those sparks put out.” - people burning rubbish of control is that someone limited access or access only for the whole season and they If a fire is less than 3 feet in in their yards, essentially, starts it and then doesn’t by a bridge. Or the comments just go online to activate it.” diameter with flames less than Mumme said last year’s any non-recreational pay attention to the wind,” may say, ‘turn through the 3 feet high, Christensen said it good snowpack and high burning, according to Thompson said. “We have had orange gate and head east Recreational fires does not need to be permitted. levels of precipitation created county fire warden and structures burn down because on the two track road.’ It “Recreational fires are “If you’re using it for a new growth of grass. sheriff Roger Thompson. of something the building helps us locate the burn if it typically not fires you have to cooking marshmallows “The fuel load is really “There is an online owner’s neighbor has done.” does get out of control.” get a permit for,” Thompson or whatever, that’s fine heavy this year,” he said. permitting process,” Director of emergency explained. “If your bonfire is at this time,” he said. “Now it’s starting to dry out Thompson said. “The whole services Chris Mumme said On the ground so big it is going to get out “Later in the season there because we have a below idea is that you pay a small the online permitting process Local fire chiefs said they of control, though, it might may be restrictions.” normal snowpack. Right now fee that goes toward fire has been in place since 2011. think the online permitting be an unlawful burn.” If the season is really we haven’t had much rain departments in the county. Last season alone, there were system is beneficial. Mumme said there dry, the county has the and it’s already starting out Then you can activate the approximately 1,200 calls “It’s a way of knowing is a fine line between a authority to enact different as a dry year. We’re already permit when you want to into dispatch reporting fires or what is going on in your fire campfire and a bonfire. stages of restrictions on worried about fires." B2 Thursday, March 19, 2015 health & Wellness Suicide – a tragedy we can prevent

Submitted by Claire O. Leonard commit suicide are living suicide: Know the risk factors, Some warning signs are: - Extreme mood swings a hospital or to their doctor or Madison County Mental with a mental illness, often warning signs and what to do. - Talking about wanting What to do? Do not worry a mental health professional. Health Local Advisory Council unrecognized, undiagnosed Some risk factors for to die or to kill oneself about making someone think If you cannot take them, and untreated. Stigma suicide include: - Looking for a way to kill about the option of suicide call Emergency Medical Suicide is a major, and difficulty obtaining - Depression or oneself such as trying to buy a by bringing it up. If they are Services or law enforcement. preventable behavioral health mental health and substance other mental illness gun on line or hoarding pills exhibiting these warning signs, The State of Montana has problem. The recent focus abuse services contribute - Substance abuse - Talking about they are already thinking an active Suicide Prevention on celebrity suicides, several to a lack of treatment. disorder (alcohol and feeling hopeless or having about it. They need help and Plan, but Madison County mental health bills being The suicide rate in drugs) often in association no reason to live are asking for it even if it is has only recently begun to considered by the Legislature Madison County over the last with a mental illness - Talking about feeling in a disguised way. A direct educate our residents. There and the work of the first lady few years is 19.1/100,000, - Lower socio- trapped or having unbearable question such as, “Are you are educational presentations serve to highlight the need for one of the highest in the economic status (poverty) pain (there is no way out) thinking of harming (killing) planned for the future such all of us to learn about this state. Nationally, suicide is - Few available sources - Talking about being yourself?” is the best way to as QPR (Question, Persuade difficult subject and how to the second leading cause of or supportive relationships a burden to others (you find out whether the situation and Refer), which has already prevent it. Montana has ranked death for youth between ages - Barriers to health care would be better off if is serious. If someone you been given several times in the top five for suicide rates 15 - 24; only accidents occur - Prior suicide attempt I just weren't here) know has these warning signs, in Beaverhead County. The in the nation for the past 40 more frequently. Suicide is - Family history of suicide - Increasing use you need to help urgently. Madison County Mental years. People who live in a among the top five causes of - Family violence of alcohol or drugs Here’s how to help: Health Local Advisory rural area and in the western death for adults under 45, a - Exposure to suicidal - Engaging in - Do not leave Council (MHLAC) has United States are at higher rate greater than for motor behavior of others (copy-cats) risky behaviors the person alone. produced a resource directory risk for committing suicide vehicle accidents. Women - Firearms in the home - Sleeping too - Remove any objects that gives information about than those in other regions. are more likely than men There are almost always little or too much that could be used in a who to contact in a crisis High rates of substance to think about or attempt warning signs in an individual - Withdrawing or suicide attempt (guns, and where to get help. abuse and gun ownership suicide, but men are much who is contemplating suicide. becoming more isolated medications, knives, other Sources for the above also increase risk. No one more likely to die by suicide Unfortunately these - Being anxious or angry poisons, and ropes). information include the Center knows why, but living at a and to use more immediately signs are not recognized or - Giving away - Call the National Suicide for Disease Control and high altitude also increases lethal means than women. those who see them do not possessions or arranging for Prevention Lifeline at 800- Prevention, and the Montana the risk of suicide. As many There are three steps that recognize their seriousness someone to have something 273-8255 and take the person Department of Public Health as 95 percent of those who can prevent loss of life due to nor know what to do. important to them to an emergency department at and Human Services. Spring into Easter with these tips

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It tells us Making it in the valley vegetative parts, or different, that if you manage yellowflag “To stop going to church in reality they just can’t get suggesting sexual reproduction iris before its seeds mature, you because it has hypocrites their act together either, so Yellowflag iris by seed (this species does not might be preventing the next is like not going to the gym the meal comes out in dribs self-pollinate). We collected downstream invasion. It also because of the out-of-shape and drabs and costs an arm 174 plants from 20 populations tells us that this species has high people.” … Anonymous and a leg as it takes all night reproduction in Montana, Idaho, Oregon genetic diversity, which can help (calling it “elegant dining”). Yellowflag iris is an invasive to increase patch size or disperse and Washington. Plants were plants adapt to new environments I am such a loser. Invariably I’ll find a recipe plant that is typically found long distances. Plant fragments 5 meters apart in a linear and strong selection pressures Oh, what to fix for dinner. I want to try but for which emerging from shallow portions can break off and be transported transect in one large population (such as heavy herbicide use). One of the problems one we have few ingredients at (Ninepipes, Mont.), or 2 meters of rivers, lakes and canals, but downriver or across a lake. This For information on faces when he or she gets to home. That’s alright with can also grow in highly saturated can be a successful strategy as apart on a 40 meter transect. a certain age is running out me as I like to put a meal The DNA fingerprints (AFLPs, the biology, ecology, soils. It exists throughout most relatively large pieces of plant are and management of of ideas for a meal, although together using fresh ingredients of the United States and Canada a big source of energy for starting or Amplified Fragment Length running out of an appetite has from our local grocer. Polymorphisms) found only two yellowflag iris, see the but is native to Europe, Asia a new individual, in contrast to MSU Extension bulletin at never been an issue for me. Doing meals that way and Africa. It first arrived in seeds, which are typically pretty plants with identical genotypes If our household is like your puts me into a nostalgic and these two were next to each http://store.msuextension. the northwestern United States small and carry fewer resources. org/publications/ family in any way – first of all, frame of mind, for I in 1948. It has been widely Aquatic invaders that often other in the same population. you have my condolences – remember that’s how my Now we know that this plant AgandNaturalResources/ used as an ornamental and all rely heavily on vegetative EB0203.pdf. then you probably suffer from grandmother used to cook. parts of the plant are poisonous reproduction include milfoil, hardly ever reproduces by that basic array of meals that She didn’t stock up for to livestock and may cause water hyacinth, flowering rush, shows up time and again toward Armageddon, intending to skin irritation in humans. alligatorweed, primrose willow the end of the day. There’s subsist on canned goods for Yellowflag iris can produce and Brazilian waterweed. In the the meat loaf and mashed a decade in a fallout shelter. hundreds of seeds per plant native range, spread of yellowflag taters, or the chicken and rice She would plan a meal (which each year and can also spread via rhizomes was reported to casserole, or the pork chops and always consisted of her using vegetatively via rhizomes and be more common than by seed, onions with baked potatoes. several pots and pans – she rhizome fragmentation, but and patches 20 meters across Our meals are pretty much was a true wizard in the we are not sure which method were thought to be shoots all variations on all that. Beef? kitchen), then send us around is most common in the North connected underground. In Check. Chicken? Cluck. Pork? the corner to Loomis’ store American invasion. Many Montana, one older report Oink. I will admit we don’t eat where we would hand Old aquatics reproduce vegetatively (without data) suggested seed a lot of fish. If fish would learn Man Loomis the list. He would to moo I could probably get in gather up what we needed, more of a “moo”d for it, but as bag it and put it on Grandma’s him wrapping her up to church of working men; it is I’ve just never developed tab. Ah, those were the days. be careful of infections there is not a rich man much of an appreciation for So when I prepare a meal and pushing so hard to in the congregation.” the life aquatic – despite my like that, I feel right at home. get that stuck baby’s head What I found interesting Scandinavian heritage. I, the hunter-gatherer, then get back so the nose could free was that by 1910, the St. So, when it’s my turn to to work, feverishly chopping up. As soon as he pushed Lawrence church hosted cook (yes, my better half and I taters, onions, garlic and such hard enough to release the 302 families, with 137 of take turns; she cooks six nights whatnots, tossing them into pressure, the colt was born them headed by widows. a week and I get one. I try to the slow cooker or baking dish so fast. My mare, Beauty, It certainly is a beautiful save leftovers for my cook- – excited to see my partner’s was exhausted but she still old church still today. It night, but she sort of frowns on face when I tell her what took care of her baby. I can was a wonderful place for that. I think the words I hear we’re having. Many times I still remember watching, Rico to marry his Irish through my bleeding ears are, find her speechless, for which thinking how birth is such wife, Kature Sheehan. “That’s not fair!” but I can’t be reason maybe I should cook around the a miracle. I named that So what have we learned sure, for the audio distortion more, but that’s another tale new black filly Amen. this week? Life does not is pretty bad when the volume to savor for another time. Wood Stove I went to my nephew have to be perfect to be meter hits that point), I do what Well, life is like that. Our by Gail Banks Rico’s wedding this wonderful. The people I can to break days are often filled with weekend. It was at the who are there for you on the routine; routines that meet our needs St. Lawrence church in your darkest nights are I go online for the most part. But every Walkerville. I had not the ones worth spending and check out now and then, it’s nice to take a driven up to Walkerville your brightest days with. recipes for break from our habits and shake I think spring has cow licked her baby, but in so long, it was kind of With every choice you something hands with a new experience. sprung, which makes my my mom says she didn’t fun to drive around and see make, you create your unique. Sometimes we worry day! It is officially here lick me when I was born.” how it has changed. The St. life. Take the time to be There are that we won’t like the new the 20th! Green grass is That is all that was said. Lawrence church was built kind – you can make all two things experience – or that we’ll be showing, as are early flower I can remember waiting Rev. Keith Axberg starting in March of 1897. the difference in someone’s I look for criticized for it – but diversity buds. One of the best parts all night long to see a colt The church was constructed day. Your friends should in a recipe: keeps life interesting. To of spring are the baby being born when I was a with $25,000, which was motivate and inspire you; One: something that looks embrace the new is not to let animals. So fun to take a kid. The one time that my raised by miners’ donations, your circle should be well different but intriguing; two: go of the past, but to create a ride into the country and mare was having trouble and the land was donated rounded and supportive, something with ingredients new past to be remembered see the calves and baby I got my dad to help early by the Butte and Boston tight even. Quality over available at our local market. fondly tomorrow. lambs out enjoying the in the morning. He said he Mining Company; the quantity, always. My personal preference is Variety truly is the spice sunny days. My 4-year- could tell the colt had its church was completed that Little over two weeks a meal that can be cooked in of life, and that’s what we’re old granddaughter, Lilly, nose stuck down and the year in time for Christmas ‘til Easter. One thing about one dish as I have no skills at having for dinner tonight in was lucky enough the mare couldn’t budge him, Day mass. Eventually, the Easter is you have to look coordinating a feast involving this, our valley (and I can’t other day to watch a cow nor could my dad straighten church served 5,000 mostly at the calendar to see for more than one pot. I suppose wait to find out what it is). giving birth. She was it with the pressure from Irish parishioners in the sure when it is each year that makes me a true chef, as telling me all about it that the mare pushing. We Walkerville/Centerville because it can be from the professionals tend to dole Keith Axberg writes on night, which was really called the vet, Dr. Lott, area. When the church late March to late April. out their meals one item at a matters concerning life and interesting. Lilly answered, who luckily could come was dedicated in 1898, Be patient. Good time. They call them “courses” faith. He can be reached at “oh yeah. That mommy quickly. I still remember it was referred to as “a things take time. but, of course I know that [email protected].

Marion Baker and William construction from New York. and Harry E. Hall.” Smith. Upon completion The box was designed At this point I have been of the excavation, a larger and histories written by unable to find the facts Through the force was to be employed. Harry E. Hall, one of the and data of the finished On Aug. 5, 1918, trustees of the building. construction but will keep WINDOW OF THE ARCHIVES the cornerstone of the The cornerstone was researching and fill in the Thompson-Hickman placed in a metal box, missing data at a later time. By Evalyn Batten Johnson Memorial Building was hermetically sealed, and When I walked out of the to be laid. However, contained coins of the library, I glanced back and As I walked toward the hand turned the pages one be built. It was to be built Governor Samuel V. present day, histories of marveled at the beautiful Thompson-Hickman County by one of the Madisonian entirely of stone, cement Stewart was to come but the lives of Thompson building that has stood and Library last week to do Times, searching for the and steel (the stone came was unexpected called to and Hickman families served our community for 97 some research, I was struck news of the starting year from the quarry northeast Washington, D.C., so it was and the following data: years and my mind returns by the thought that I wasn’t and date of our Thompson- of the city); the dimensions postponed until the 10th. “Thompson-Hickman to the yesteryears when I really knowledgably about Hickman County Library would be 35x45 feet, with Gov. Stewart, his wife Memorial Library Building, spent hours and hours at all the construction facts of here in Virginia City. two stories and a basement. and Mrs.Theodore Brantley, Virginia City, Montana: the familiar old building. the old building and thought Ah, the page is turned The cost was about $25,000, wife of the chief justice Ground broken April 22, I’m looking forward it would be great to search and there it is … front page, endowed by Mr. Thompson. came from Helena and 1918, walls started July to a place strange and for information. I hurried May 3, 1918. “Work Starts It would include a caretaker the Governor gave a short 8, 1918; Donors William new and feel a glow of along a bit faster to start on Public Library. Col. to be present and the address. A photograph Boyce Thompson, Gertrude expectancy and excitement my research and looked at Thompson’s magnificent building will also house the was taken of Hon. A.J. Hickman Thompson; to be able to share the the new building addition, gift to the city will be valuable history collection Bennett, president of Architect on design, Frank pathway to them both. which is well under way, rushed to completion.” that is in the Virginia the Madison State Bank A. Colby, New York; and I thought about how Mr. Thompson spent the City Public Museum. and Hon. Jacob Albright, Architect on construction Source: Dick Pace far away 1918 was. early years of his life living Building operations merchant, both from Thomas A. Bruno, New York Archives Thompson- Yesterdays were all on the block of land on were under the direction Virginia City and Thomas and Trustees J. Albright, Hickman Library, 1918 around as my white gloved which the structure was to of John Renally, foreman, A. Bruno, superintendent of Chairman, A.J. Bennett Madisonian Times

MADISON VALLEY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT perform a verity of special a popular recreation spot and streams can become 3, members from the MVRFD, life saving operations which for both local residents and hazardous and present the Madison County Search and include vehicle extrication, sportsmen from around danger of falling through the Rescue and Ennis Ambulance low angle rope rescue, ice the state and the nation. In ice with little or no warning. practiced ice rescue techniques fireline rescue, etc. In order to keep winter a large portion of this In order to be ready to under the tutelage of technical proficient and keep skills activity involves recreation respond to these emergencies, specialist Bill Dooley of Lewis By Steve Orr | Madison Valley Rural Fire Department sharp the MVRFD conducts on many of the bodies of the MVRFD conducts ice and Clark Search and Rescue Firefighters do more Madison Valley Rural Fire aggressive ongoing training. water located in the Madison rescue training annually. and Dave Mason with Montana than just fight fire. The Department is called to The Madison Valley is Valley. The ice on these lakes On Sunday morning, March Fire Service Training School. B4 Thursday, March 19, 2015

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For additional information. #101 October 15, 2015 at 16 hour/week. part time RN and part-time information, please leave a message Applications and job descriptions FOR RENT in Ennis 20 x 30 CNAs. This is a great oppor- at 682-5017. are available at the Weed Board Of- heated shops/storage. RV Storage garage sales tunity to work in a personal 21-2-b FOR SALE fice at; 2296 Hwy. 287, Alder, MT. also available. 581-7687. healthcare setting. Applications will be accepted until · Excellent pay 16-2-b NEW HOME SPRING BLOW- April 10, 2015. · Government retirement. OUT!! Single Wides, Double Wides Return Applications to: "Daycare" Garage Sale: Friday, · Benefits including life and & Modular Homes at Clearance Madison County Weed Board March 27, 8:00 a-2p, Madison health insurance. for sale Prices!! Modular Homes starting at P.O. Box 278 FOR RENT: Retail/office unit, Square Athletic Club · Relocation bonus. $79,500 - Tape & Texture Through- Virginia City, MT 59755 975 sf, $460/mo. plus utilities. Children's toys, books, crafts and · Tuition reimbursement. out, Oak Cabinets, Glamour Bath For additional information contact: 682-5653 art supplies. Lockers, pack and If you are interested in a reward- & Much More. 16 x 80 Singlewides Margie N. Edsall, or Janie Alt at 5-tfc-b Awesome vinyl record collection. ing career in healthcare, Madi- plays, high chairs and other chil- - Tape & Texture Throughout & (406)842-5595 All speeds. Inquiries 842-7370. son Valley Manor is the place. dren's furniture. Oak Cabinets starting at $45,900. 21-3-b 21-2-p Please contact Christine 21-2-b Elite Homes - Call Troy at 406-696- MADISON MANAGEMENT Canterbury, DON at 682-7271 for 6282 OR Jason at 406-855-2279. Vacation and Long Term Rentals more information. EOE #102 570-5401 STORAGE UNIT CLEAR- Application for Temporary Em- 2-4-b ANCE. Used vintage bedroom www.madisonmanagement.com AUTHENTIC TIMBER ployment: set, used white wicker bedroom 22-tfc estate sales FRAMED BARNS. Residential- The Madison County Weed Board set, electric easy chair, misc. Part time substance abuse pre- Commercial-Storefronts. Design- will be accepting applications for books and quality stuff. Call Ja- vention specialist needed. Must Build since 1990. Authentic Field Crew Personnel for the 2015 net 660-1453. reside in Madison County. Wage Handcrafted, Pegged Frames season. Employment may be from BARKER VILLAGE 21-2-p May 4, 2015 to September 30, 2015 dependent upon experience. Some Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Tra- nontraditional hours and travel APARTMENTS: ditional Turnkey Barns From $40/ at 40 hour/week. Employment Ap- 1 bedroom furnished apart- plications and job descriptions are required. Please email resume and SF. Built to Last for Generations. cover letter to Ashley Holland at ments available in Ennis. A/C, 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitter- available at the Weed Board Office washer/dryer equipped, pri- statewide at; 2296 Hwy. 287, Alder, MT. [email protected]. rootgroup.com www.bitterroottim- 20-2-b vate location. 4 month lease, berframes.com Applications will be accepted until $700 per month plus secu- Entire Home Estate Sale classified 5:00 P.M. April 10, 2015. 2 Whitetail Dr. #103 SEASONAL CUSTODIAL POSI- rity deposit, utilities included, Return Applications to: non-smoking, no dogs. Call WHITEHALL ad network Madison County Weed Board TION OPENING March 19, 20 & 21st Open The Town of Ennis is accepting ap- Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- MORTGAGES / CONTRACTS P.O. Box 278 682-5737. 10-2 Virginia City, MT 59755 plications for a Seasonal Custodial See Photos at 15-tfc AUCTION For additional information contact: Position. AbleEstateSales.com EQUITY LOANS ON NON- Margie N. Edsall, or Janie Alt at The position will be from April Riding lawn mowers, Mid OWNER OCCUPIED MON- Top of Dakota Show pig, lamb, (406)842-5595 16th through October 16th, 2015. Century furniture, Flat screen TANA REAL ESTATE. We also goat, sale. April 18 Minot ND. 21-3-b This position is cleaning of the Professional Office/Commercial TVs, Child’s Antique Desk, 3 buy Notes & Mortgages. Call www.top-of-dakota.com Daryl Lion’s Park Rest Area on a daily Space Available for Lease in Bedroom sets, beds, dressers, Creative Finance & Investments 1-701-337-6698. #1 Source for all of basis. Wage for this position is Sheridan: night stands, Desks, Jewelry @ 406-721-1444 or visit www. your projects. Broadcast live www. $500.00 per month. Perfectly located in the main and woman’s clothing, Doll creative-finance.com #104 The Town of Ennis is seeking a dvauction.com #099 Applications and further informa- business district of Sheridan. Collection, figurines, Living 2-year contract with a new Town tion regarding this position can be Various sizes available from 270 room furniture, Sewing ma- Attorney for a broad range of obtained at Ennis Town Hall. Any to 555 sq. ft. Prices starting at chines, Antiques, Large Dis- prosecution services, or ordinance EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION questions regarding the position can $400/mo. includes utilities. play China/Hutch, Old Radio, violation cases and other matters be directed to Kelly Elser, Director Please call Kay, Prudential Mon- BOOKS, Outdoor lawn which may arise. The Ennis City TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. of Public Works, @ 406 682-4287. tana R.E.: 596-1077 for addition- furniture, Poster bed, mir- Place Your Classified Court convenes up to 6 times a Complete programs, refresher Applications will be accepted until al information, 8am to 5 pm. rors, chests, storage bench, month, and the town commission courses, rent equipment for CDL, 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2015. 18-4-b vintage linens, Melmac table meets on the second Thursday of Job Placement Assistance. Financial EEOC. & chairs, dining room table, 682-7755 every month. The Town Attorney assistance for qualified students. 20-3-b Original Art, Craft supplies, would also represent the Town of Large modern Close up desk, Ennis in various civil legal matters, FOR RENT: Large mobile Madison Valley Medical Center shelving, needlepoint chairs, as requested by the Town. All home site 1 mile from Ennis. has an opening for a part time Wall clock, Grandfather applicants must have the highest 100 x 150’, water & sewer, Night Shift RN. Candidate must Clock, wooden toys, shop of ethical standards. Interested at- country atmosphere, quiet. under general supervision, plan and vac, and tons of misc décor, torneys should send a resume with NO DOGS. 682-4854. implement the nursing process of kitchen and other items. a cover letter to the Town of Ennis, assessment, evaluation, and clinical 29-tfc P.O. Box 147, Ennis, Montana skills in the promotion of health. 59729; and complete a question- Incorporate evidence-based nursing naire which is available on our practices consistent with national 2 bd apartment. Between Sheridan website, www. ennismontana.org. standards. Assume great respon- and Twin Bridges. Gas fireplace. Further information can be ob- sibility and accountability for the Washer/Dryer. Electricity includ- SERVICES tained regarding this position by quality of nursing care rendered. ed. $700 per month. 842-5888, eve- calling Ennis Town Hall: 406-682- Direct the activities of nursing and nings. 4287 ancillary caregivers while main- This position will be opened until 50-tfc-b taining standards of professional Madison Valley filled. Salary depends on experi- care. MINIMUM QUALIFICA- ence. Caring & Sharing TIONS · Graduate of an accredited Hours: 21-2-b school of nursing · Current Mon- 126 Main, Harrison -1 Bd, 1 Ba, Mon. Noon-2:00 p.m. tana state license as an RN, ACLS, all util incl. $530. a mo. Call Bay- Sat. 9-11:00 a.m. PALS, CPR, and BLS Required. If croft's Prop. Mgmt, Inc. 406-560- Wed. 6-8 p.m. interested e-mail cover letter and 3274 115 Chowning St. 682-7844 resume to careers@mvmedcenter. 11-tfc-b 30-tfc-b Place Your Classified org. For questions regarding this job opportunity contact Linda Ryan RN @ 406-682-6862 Ext. 2270 or 682-7755 email [email protected] ENNIS MINI STORAGE 21-3-b New low prices with 10 x 10’s Expert starting at $35. Larger sizes available. Call Melinda at Tree Care Wireless Internet Service Provider We are looking for a reliable person 406-683-5592 looking to sub-contract installation/ with good people skills, to work 596-4288. 15-tfc 406-865-0000 CALL 1-800-NEW-HEAR maintenance work in the Ruby Val- with us in serving the Madison 60’ Lift Truck ( ) ley area. Installation/Maintenance Valley. We are a well-established Winter is pruning and 800-639-4327406-551-6694 will include indoor & outdoor locally owned retail store located removal time. www.HearingAidInstitute.com work, both residential/small busi- in Ennis, Mt. Our purpose is as- Winter rates now. 1211200 Grand S 23rd Avenue, Ave E-1 #2 Bozeman • Billings, MT MT Serving the community since 1944! nesses. Background with wireless sisting our customers with problem FOR RENT: Call Apex Manage- equipment/routers/cat5 and basic solving through our vast supply of ment at 682-7112 or 581-0103 for inventory (both on hand and via long term or vacation rentals in networking a plus. DEEMO'S MEATS FREE HEARING CLINIC! Requirements resources) and over sixty years of Ennis and the Madison Valley. 1-tfc Don't stress your livestock by ND Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, collective experience. Our goal is taking them to slaughter. Let HEARING TEST • FEB. 2 capable of ladder/rooftop work. to accomplish this by exceeding our slaughter come to your ranch. By appointment only – 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sub-contractor must have reliable customer’s expectations, every day. To schedule an appointment, FREE The position we are looking to fill SERVICE CENTER 4WD truck, ladders, hand tools, BARKER VILLAGE call 682-7306 or 600-0320 and ON ALL BRANDS laptop w/Ethernet/RG45 port and is part time (mostly three days per ask for Scott. APARTMENTS: ND RD proof of general liability insurance. week) year round. Must be willing 1 bedroom unfurnished apart- 20-tfc-b APRILFREE 2 & 23 This part-time opportunity is to work weekends and be able to ments available in Ennis. No appt. necessary! estimated to be 1 or 2 days/week. do some lifting. If this peaks your SERVICE CENTER A/C, washer/dryer equipped, Compensation is per installation/ interest and are thinking that being 10ON a.m. ALL - BRANDS11 a.m. service call and includes a mileage part of a team, is a great way to private location. 1 year lease, FREE HEARING TESTTH Ground Sweepers reimbursement. Send resumes’ to make a living, then give us a call or $650 per month plus secu- JAN. 26 Residential and Commercial No appointmentAPRIL 23 necessaryRD [email protected] or mail to stop by, ask for Lori. rity deposit, utilities included, Property Clean up. Debris re- 9:00 am-11:00 am Wispwest.net Ennis True Value Hardware non-smoking, no dogs. Call moval. Site mowing. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1014 West Park St. Suite 2 6 Sunrise Loop Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- 406-599-1731 MADISON SQUARE ATHLETIC CLUB Livingston, MT 59047 Ennis, Mt. 59729 HOLIDAY INN – 1701 Sheridan Avenue • Cody, WY 682-5737. 21-5-b #5 Sunrise Loop, Unit J Ennis 20-2-b 406-682-4015 Providers for WYMT Farm Bureau “Clear Value” • American Hearing Benefits • Bozeman Deaconess 21-2-b 15-tfc Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield • Three Rivers Communication • NRA B6 Thursday, March 19, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF HEARING ON Broadway, Virginia City; 11.Adjourn NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE FOR PUBLIC MT 59755. Comments concerning the above NAME CHANGE OF MINOR •Madison Valley Library, 210 West Main (Pub. Mar. 19, 2015) bgsfd TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S COMMENT request should be directed to the Town of En- Street, Ennis; MNAXLP SALE on May 26, 2015, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. nis Floodplain Administrator by mail: Jona- CHILD •Big Sky Fire Department, Station 1, 650 at the Main Entrance of the First American Ti- REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN than Weaver, c/o Great West Engineering, MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Rainbow Trout Run, Big Sky NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE tle Company of Montana located at 122 South DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Inc., P.O. Box 4817, Helena, MT 59604; via COURT, MADISON COUNTY Call (406) 843-5250 for more information. First Street in Ennis, MT 59729, the following The Town of Ennis Floodplain Administrator phone: (406) 449-8627; or email: jweaver@ Probate No. DV-29-2015-3 TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S John Fountain, President, Madison County SALE on May 26, 2015, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. described real property situated in Madison and the Madison County Floodplain Admin- greatwesteng.com. Comments may also be IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE Planning Board County, Montana: istrator have received a Floodplain Develop- directed to the Madison County Floodplain OF at the Main Entrance of the First American Ti- (Pub. Mar. 12, 19 2015) mcpb tle Company of Montana located at 122 South LOT 52 OF UNIT 2, TROUTDALE, ACCORD- ment Permit application request from Madi- Administrator by mail: P.O. Box 278, Virginia Gabrielle Rose Hansen-Holman MNAXLP ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE son County to replace eight culverts along City, MT 59755; via phone: (406) 843-5250; Child’s Full Name Now First Street in Ennis, MT 59729, the following described real property situated in Madison AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE Moores Creek within the Town of Ennis and via fax: (406) 843-5229; or email: planb@ Morgan Gruby CLERK AND RECORDER IN PLAT BOOK 4, Madison County. Four of the existing culverts madison.mt.gov Petitioner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County, Montana: The Town of Ennis will host a public hearing Lot 6A of Mustang Ranches, Shining Moun- PAGE 144, RECORDS OF MADISON COUN- will be replaced with four-sided concrete box Comments will be received through 5:00 p.m. THIS IS NOTICE THAT PETITIONER has TY, MONTANA culverts, while the other four will be replaced on Friday, April 3, 2014. In the event of sub- asked the District Court for a change of name on Monday, March 23, 2015, 6:30 PM at the tain Air Park, the revised plat of which is of Madison Theatre in Ennis for obtaining public record in the office of the Clerk and recorder Angela K Shrader and Joseph S Shrader, with precast concrete slab bridges. The eight stantial comment or protest to the issuance from as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property stream crossings along Moores Creek are of the permit, the Town of Ennis Floodplain Gabrielle Rose Hansen-Holman comments regarding a Preliminary Architec- of Madison County, Montana, in Plat Book 4, tural Report and an application for funding page 92. to Charles J Peterson, as Trustee, to secure located at US Highway 287/Main Street, MT Administrator may hold a public hearing to TO an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Highway 287, Ballard Lane, Hugel Street, determine whether the permit shall be issued. Gabrielle Rose Gruby to the Montana Department of Commerce’s Michelle Kloote and Joshua Kloote, as Community Development Block Grant Pro- Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Steffens Street, Ennis Street, Fagin Street, Jonathan Weaver, Floodplain Administrator This hearing will be on April 6, 2015 Deed of Trust dated February 23, 2009 and and Armitage Street. Town of Ennis At 11:30 a.m. gram to construct a senior citizens center for First American Title Company, as Trustee, the Ennis community. At the public hearing, to secure an obligation owed to Option One recorded March 5, 2009 under Document No. A more precise map and description of the Charity Fechter, Floodplain Administrator The hearing will be at the Courthouse in 130408. The beneficial interest is currently proposed project is available for review at the Madison County Madison County representatives of Schlenker & McKittrick Mortgage Corporation, A California Corpora- Architects and Great West Engineering will tion, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated held by Bank of America, N.A., successor my Ennis Town Hall, 328 W. Main Street, Ennis, (Pub. Mar. 19, 2015) toe/mcpb KAREN MILLER merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka MT 59729 or at the Madison County Plan- MNAXLP /s/: Karen Miller explain the proposed project, including the on February 23, 2007 and recorded on Febru- need and purpose, activities, budget, sources ary 28, 2007 as Document No. 118686. The Countrywide Bank Home Loans Servicing, ning Office, 205 N. Broadway, Virginia City, Clerk of District Court LP. First American Title Company, LLC, is the Madison County of funding, and any costs that may result for beneficial interest is currently held by Wells local citizens because of the project. All inter- Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution (Pub. Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19) mg of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk MNAXLP ested persons will be given the opportunity to for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-5, ask questions and to express their opinions. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-5. and Recorder of Madison County, Montana. Comments may be given orally at the hear- First American Title Company, LLC, is the The beneficiary has declared a default in the PUBLIC NOTICE ing or submitted in writing by the end of the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make The term of one trustee of Alder School Dis- public hearing. of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk the monthly payments due in the amount of trict No. 2 will be up for election this year. Reasonable accommodation will be made for and Recorder of Madison County, Montana. $1,421.78, beginning March 1, 2010, and Anyone qualified and interested in running for any known disability that may interfere with The beneficiary has declared a default in the each month subsequent, which monthly in- SHOP SPACE FOR RENT IN ENNIS this position, may pick up a nominating peti- a person’s ability to participate in this public terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make stallments would have been applied on the tion in the Alder School office. The petitions hearing. Persons needing an accommodation the monthly payments due in the amount of principal and interest due on said obligation All sizes available up to 1,200 square feet must be turned into the Alder School office must notify the Town of Ennis (406) 682-4287 $2,121.25, beginning January 1, 2014, and and other charges against the property or Heated, insulated, large doors, half bath. prior to 4:00 pm, March ¬¬¬26, 2015 not less no later than March 19, 2015 to allow ad- each month subsequent, which monthly in- loan. The total amount due on this obliga- than forty (40) days before the election on equate time to make needed arrangements. stallments would have been applied on the tion as of January 30, 2015 is $246,321.01 Gary at 581-3531 or Paul at 581-7878 May 5, 2015. You may also write to the Town of Ennis at principal and interest due on said obligation principal, interest at the rate of 5.50% totaling (Pub. Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19) as P.O. Box 147, Ennis, MT 59729 or via email at and other charges against the property or $67,738.81, escrow advances of $16,211.68, MNAXLP [email protected] to make your re- loan. The total amount due on this obliga- and other fees and expenses advanced of quest known or to comment on the proposed tion as of September 19,2014 is $306,882.43 $5,086.62, plus accruing interest at the rate NOTICE TO CREDITORS project. principal, interest at the rate of 6.00% now to- of $37.63 per diem, late charges, and other IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE Town of Ennis taling $14,218.88, late charges in the amount costs and fees that may be advanced. STATE OF MONTANA, Becky Vujovich, Mayor of $936.92, suspense balance of $-78.75 The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse COUNTY OF MADISON (Pub. Mar. 12, 19 2015) toe and other fees and expenses advanced of such amounts as may be required to preserve IN RE ESTATE OF: MNAXLP $4,449.40, plus accruing interest at the rate and protect the property and for real property LONNIE CHANEY HENDERSON, also of $51.15 per diem, late charges, and other taxes that may become due or delinquent, un- less such amounts of taxes are paid by the known as LONNIE C. HENDERSON, De- MADISON COUNTY WEED costs and fees that may be advanced. ceased The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Cause No. DP-29-2015-6 BOARD YEAR 2015 HERBICIDE such amounts as may be required to preserve Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be add- That the undersigned has been appointed CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENT and protect the property and for real property ed to the obligations secured by the Deed of Personal Representative of the above-named taxes that may become due or delinquent, un- Trust. Other expenses to be charged against FOR BIDS the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s estate. All persons having claims against Madison County Weed Board is calling for less such amounts of taxes are paid by the said decedent are required to present their Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses D&D Auto, Inc. sealed bids for Noxious Weed Herbicides claims within four (4) months after the date Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be add- of the sale and late charges, if any. for the 2015 Madison County Weed Manage- Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the AUTO & TRUCK SALES of the first publication of this notice, or said ment Season. Bid specification (Type and ed to the obligations secured by the Deed of claims will be forever barred. Trust. Other expenses to be charged against Trustee to sell the above described property Amount of Herbicides), and invitation to Bid to satisfy the obligation. Claims must either be mailed to GAE ANN F. forms are available at the Madison County the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s HENDERSON-McHALE, the Personal Rep- fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses The sale is a public sale and any person, We Are YOUR Go to Guys! Weed Board Office, 2296 Hwy. 287, Alder, including the beneficiary, excepting only the resentative, return receipt requested,at 2390 P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, Montana, 59755. of the sale and late charges, if any. Auto & Truck Repair - Gas or Diesel - All Makes & Models C. Las Posas Road, #441, Camarillo, CA Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price (406)842-5595. must be paid immediately upon the close of 93010, or filed with the Clerk of the above- Bids will be accepted until the close of busi- Trustee to sell the above described property We Make Hydraulic Hoses entitled Court. to satisfy the obligation. bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid ness, 5:00 P.M. Thursday, April 9, 2015. Bids money orders, certified checks or cashier’s Dated: February 10, 2015 will be opened and read publicly at the regular The sale is a public sale and any person, New Tires, Wheels & Tire Repairs //s// GAE ANN F. HENDERSON-McHALE including the beneficiary, excepting only the checks). The conveyance will be made by Weed Board Meeting at the Weed Board Of- Trustee’s Deed without any representation or Personal Representative fice, Alder, Montana, at 2:00 P.M. Thursday Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price Engines & Transmissions Installed - Car & Truck Accessories GAE ANN F. HENDERSON-McHALE, be- must be paid immediately upon the close of warranty, including warranty of Title, express April 16, 2015. or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an ing first duly sworn, upon oath, deposes and The contract will be awarded to the bidder bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid We Install Windshields - Alignments says: money orders, certified checks or cashier’s as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the whose bid is most beneficial to the County. sale is being made subject to all existing con- That she has read the foregoing NOTICE TO Consideration will be given to Madison Coun- checks). The conveyance will be made by CREDITORS and that the facts and matters Trustee’s Deed without any representation or ditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other en- ty resident bidders in accordance with MCA vironmental or health hazards. The sale pur- ENNIS • 682-4537 contained therein are true, correct, accurate 7-5-2309, part 1, which states “If there are no warranty, including warranty of Title, express and complete to the best of her knowledge or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an chaser shall be entitled to possession of the Daily Parts Deliveries to Alder, Sheridan & Twin Bridges Areas out of state bidders for a contract subject to property on the 10th day following the sale. and belief. I make this declaration under pen- competitive bid under this part, the contract as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the alty of perjury under the laws of the State of sale is being made subject to all existing con- The grantor, successor in interest to the 24 Hour Towing (CELL 406-570-9872) may be awarded to the lowest and best re- grantor or any other person having an inter- Montana. sponsible bidder that is a County Resident ditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other en- //s// GAE ANN F. HENDERSON-McHALE vironmental or health hazards. The sale pur- est in the property, at any time prior to the and that makes a bid that is no more than trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or Personal Representative $500.00 or 3% higher, whichever is less, than chaser shall be entitled to possession of the State of California / County of Ventura property on the 10th day following the sale. the successor in interest to the beneficiary the bid of the lowest responsible bidder that the entire amount then due under the deed Christensen SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me is not a County Resident”. Prices are to be The grantor, successor in interest to the this 10th day of February, 2015 grantor or any other person having an inter- of trust and the obligation secured thereby guaranteed to September 30, 2015. (including costs and expenses actually in- Rentals by GAE ANN F. HENDERSON-McHALE, Madison County Weed Board reserves the est in the property, at any time prior to the proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evi- trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or curred and attorney’s fees) other than such 406-682-4748 ~ Behind D&D Auto right to reject any or all irregularities in Bids. portion of the principal as would not then be dence to be the person who appeared before Betty Sykes, Chairperson the successor in interest to the beneficiary 201 MADISON ~ ENNIS, MT me. the entire amount then due under the deed due had no default occurred and thereby cure Madison County Weed Board the default. 11S11 Bhalinder Singh Sindhy James P. Hart, Chairman of trust and the obligation secured thereby Commission # 1924754. (including costs and expenses actually in- The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be post- RENTING: THE RIGHT WAY TO GET THINGS DONE Madison County Commissioners poned by public proclamation up to 15 days Notary Public-California (Pub. Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2 2015) mcwb curred and attorney’s fees) other than such Ventura County portion of the principal as would not then be for any reason, and in the event of a bank- MNAXLP ruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by Ask about the weekend rate - pick up on Saturday by noon and My commission expires March 6, 2015 due had no default occurred and thereby cure return Monday morning for a 1 day rate! Personal Representative’s Attorney: the default. the trustee for up to 120 days by public proc- Karen McMullin BIG SKY FIRE DEPARTMENT The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be post- lamation at least every 30 days. Post Office Box 55 AGENDA FOR MARCH poned by public proclamation up to 15 days THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Landscape • Lawn & Garden Ennis, MT 59729 for any reason, and in the event of a bank- DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED REGULAR MEETING WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Home Improvement & Construction Telephone: (406) 682-7878 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015 – 8:30 AM ruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by (Pub. March 5, 12, 19, 2015) km the trustee for up to 120 days by public proc- Dated: January 14, 2015 Rototillers, Power Rakes & Aerators FIRE STATION NO. 1 lamation at least every 30 days. Dalia Martinez Madison County Weed Board is calling for Assistant Secretary, MADISON COUNTY PLANNING THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Backhoe, Skidsteer & Mini Excavator Introduction of visitors and guests DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED First American Title Company, LLC BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC 1.Call to Order WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Successor Trustee Call for availability! 2.Public Comment Title Financial Specialty Services HEARING Dated: January 14, 2015 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3.Consent Agenda Items - Action Required: Dalia Martinez PO Box 339 The Madison County Planning Board will Now open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. conduct a public hearing on Monday, March a.Approval of draft minutes of February 25, Assistant Secretary, Blackfoot ID 83221 30, 2015 at 6:15 pm in the Commissioners 2015 Regular Meeting First American Title Company, LLC STATE OF Idaho ) meeting room of the Madison County Broad- b.Approval of draft minutes of March 5, 2015 Successor Trustee ) ss. way Annex, 205 N. Broadway, Virginia City, Special Meeting Title Financial Specialty Services County of Bingham ) Montana. c.Financial Reports for February 2015 PO Box 339 On this 14 day of January, 2015, before me, The purpose of the public hearing is to re- d.Monthly Financial Statements Blackfoot ID 83221 a notary public in and for said County and ceive comment on the proposed Luxury e.Check Register: Checks 6114594 – 6114652 STATE OF Idaho ) State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez Suites Subdivision Planned Unit Develop- 4.Fire Chief’s Report – William Farhat ) ss. known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of ment to subdivide 2.698 acres in the NE1/4, 5.Correspondence County of Bingham ) First American Title Company, LLC, Succes- Section 24, Township 6 S, Range 2 E, PMM, 6.New Business On this 14 day of January, 2015, before me, sor Trustee, known to me to be the person into a planned unit development of 3 resi- a.Fire Chief Compensation & Evaluation a notary public in and for said County and whose name is subscribed to the foregoing dential condominium lots. Located north of 2015-16 Budget – Discussion & Possible Ac- State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, instrument and acknowledged to me that she North Rim Drive, in the area formerly known tion Required known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of executed the same. as Cowboy Heaven Phase 3C, Area 3, Condo b.Explore Seeking Funding for Assistant Fire First American Title Company, LLC, Succes- Lisa J Tornabene Lot D Chief 2015-16 Budget – Discussion & Pos- sor Trustee, known to me to be the person Notary Public Written comments should be received by sible Action Required whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Bingham County, Idaho Water Well Drilling , Solar Pump Systems 3:00 p.m. on March 30, 2015, and may be 7.Unfinished Business instrument and acknowledged to me that she Commission expires: 11/06/2018 for Stock Water, Pump Sales sent to the Madison County Planning Board a.2015-16 Budget Committee – Discussion & Lisa J Tornabene Boa V. Shrader 42048.833 by: Mail to P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, Mon- Possible Action Required Notary Public (Pub. Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2 2015) mk Installation, Service & Repairs tana, 59755; Fax to (406) 843-5229; or E-mail b.2015-16 Resort Tax Application – Discus- Bingham County, Idaho MNAXLP to [email protected]. Oral or written sion & Possible Action Required Commission expires: 11/06/2018 Serving Residential & Commercial Customers comments may also be given at the public c.BSFD Station #2/Big Sky Resort – Discus- Ocwen Vs Kloote 42046.321 hearing. sion & Possible Action Required (Pub. Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2 2015) mk in Madison County for over 30 years The preliminary plat and supplemental infor- 8.Other Business MNAXLP mation pertaining to this proposed subdivi- 9.Public Comment Quality Service at a Fair Price sion is available for review at: 10.Date for next regular meeting – April 29, •Madison County Planning Office, 205 N. 2015 @ 8:30 AM Phone (406) 842-5214 or (406)682-5290 WWW.GRAHAMDRILLING.COM

Three Madison Valley Lenten Breakfast Schedule St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Ennis - March 18 Great Services Under One Roof! Assembly of God Church, Ennis - March 25 Meal Served Each Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church - Lent Services soup/supper 6 p.m. Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evenings ConstruCtIon Locally Owned & Operated Ruby Valley Lenten Breakfast Schedule Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured Breakfast is served at 7 a.m., all are welcome! Come join in with the churches of the Ruby Valley for good food, fellowship and a Lenten Message. Call Mike McKitrick Today! Wednesday, March 18 - Notre Dame Catholic Church in Twin 406-682-4529 Wednesday, March 25 - St. Mary's Catholic Church in Laurin 100 Prairie Way #2 - Ennis, Mt 59729 Thursday, March 19, 2015 B7

ENNIS MEALS ON WHEELS TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11:30 AM – 1 PM MADISON VALLEY MANOR

wednesday, mar 18: SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS, SPINACH, GARLIC BREAD, CARROT CAKE

thursday, mar 19: RIBS, BAKED BEANS, PEAS, BANANA SMOOTHIE Get Results. Friday, mar 20: FISH SLIDER, FF, COLESLAW, CHERRY CHEESE CAKE Joe Veland 406.682.3999 tuesday, mar 24: HAM, SCALLOPED POTATOES , BEETS, SHORTBREAD COOKIE Service Work New Construction wednesday, mar 25: Remodels BEEF LASAGNA, SPINACH, PUMPKIN PIE BAR PO Box 987 Ennis, Mt 59729

Ruby Valley Baptist Church Find Tony Shaw, Pastor 842-7688

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Fellowship Charolais facts Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. "DeBruycker Charolais bulls One block behind IGA, Sheridan With Us make my black cows better ... DeBruycker Charolais bulls make the best cross, Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church CHURCH OF Worship 10:00 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF yielding higher weaning weights and incredible Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery LATTER-DAY SAINTS feedlot demand. I appreciate DeBruycker’s sup- Non-Denominational Christ Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome 682-4949 Centered, Spirit Led Worship Sacrament Meeting port; they aggressively bid on and buy my calves. Joel Trenkle/Pastor Sundays, 10:00 a.m. DeBruycker Charolais produces top quality bulls Check website for ministries: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Liturgy Schedule Morning Worship 11 a.m. dayspringsheridan.com 11:20 a.m. that are economical for the rancher.” R S & Priesthood 596-0707 • 3648 Hwy 287 St. Patrick, Ennis ~ John Falen, Nevada Evening Service 6 p.m. Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges 12:10 p.m. Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service, Mutual (Youth Group) HARRISON Weds. 7:00p.m. Saturday, april 4, 2015 Wednesday 6 p.m. 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 St. Mary, Laurin COMMUNITY CHURCH Sheridan 842-5860 WeStern liveStock auction, Great FallS, Mt 606 Comley Way, Ennis Harrison, Montana Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. th 6 Blocks South of City Complex Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Bishop Dustin 684-5255 Deacon Andy Dorrington, 1690 6 Lane N.E. • Dutton, MT 59433 Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 Sunday School & LLoyd & Jane ...... 406-476-3427 Located in the heart of Madison Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Brett & Kay ...... 406-476-3214 Madison Valley for the Valley Pastor Joe Miller Hearts of Madison Valley Presbyterian MarK & BeLva...... 406-469-2371 Come Worship & Sing Praises Joe & Cathy ...... 406-466-5821 To Our God. Spread the Word! Church WORSHIP September - April ~ 11 a.m. May - August ~ 9 a.m. Lenten Services Everyone Welcome starting Fully Accessible Feb. 18 at 7 pm Rev. Jean M. Johnson Ruby Valley Hospital Physical Therapy 682-4355 ~ Ennis Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Occupational & Speech Therapy Phil 2:16 Lent Services soup/ Holding forth the word of life: Hands on care for all your body needs. supper 6 p.m. Dr. Ray Teston Orthopedic & Sports Injuries Self Care Pastor CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. Total Joint Rehabilitation Home Safety JESUS CHRIST OF Society LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Back & Neck Care Adaptive Equipment Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Sore Stressed Muscles Hand, Wrist - & Elbow Syndromes Sacrament Meeting Sunday School 10 a.m. 114 N. Main, Sheridan 10:00 a.m. Phone 682-4244 SBC Tension Headaches & Chronic Pain Neurological Rehabilitation Sunday School ALL WELCOME 842-5845 MADISON VALLEY 11:20 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Available Mon.-Fri. at Ruby Valley Hospital R S & Priesthood Each week a Bible lesson full of Aides for the hearing impaired 406-842-5081 12:10 p.m. healing Christian concepts is read Pastor Lonnie Horn 220 E. Crofoot, Sheridan, MT 59749-9508 aloud in our Sunday service. Family History Center Ruby Valley United 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Sunday Service Methodist Parish www.spirituality.com Pres. Thompson 682-7415 Invites You To Worship With Us 133 MT Hwy 287 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) Area Senior Meals Pastor Paul Stearns Wednesday (Kids/Youth) Office: (406)842-5934 THE Home: (406)842-7732 ENNIS ASSEMBLY 6:30-8:00 p.m. BAHA’I FAITH Church of the Valley Senior meals, Virginia City OF GOD Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Twin Bridges Senior meals now being served in Virginia City for citizens 60 Religious fanaticism and Love God, Love People Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) Sunday School 11:00 a.m. and over every Tuesday and Thursday at the VC Creamery for a SUNDAY SERVICE Worship 11:00 a.m. hatred are a world-devouring Youth Group (7th-12th grade) nominal fee of $3. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to noon. SCHEDULE Youth Group Weds at 6:30 pm fire, whose violence none Bible Study 9:45 a.m Bethel UMC can quench.The Hand of Ruby Valley Food Pantry Meals for seniors, Twin Bridges Divine power can, alone, Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sheridan deliver mankind from this Children’s Church 10:45 Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Worship 9:00 a.m. The TBS&CC provides meals for seniors every Tuesday and desolating affliction. Wednesday Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Twin Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Sunday evenings We are a church dedicated Bridges for seniors 60 years and up. (Spouse and caregivers are 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT Ready Set Grow Preschool invited.) Donations for meals are appreciated. www.baha’i.org 682-4197 to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 Ruby Valley Food Pantry, Sheridan Madison County Episcopal Churches Grace Community Fellowship Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon. Located at 114 N. Main St. In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America In Association with in New Beginnings. Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver Star to The Conservative Baptists of America Virginia City. Contact Doris at 842-7161 or Wannetta at 842- Join Us for Sunday Worship! SUNDAY SERVICES 5783 for more information. Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Service at Alder School at 10 am Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan with Sunday School following. Meals on Wheels, Sheridan Sunday Sunday Christ-centered, The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors 60 years and 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bible Based Teaching over Monday - Friday. Seniors may choose to eat at the senior www.rvec.org Bible Study Open Question Forum center, family style for $3.50 or have their meal delivered for Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Wearing and Sharing Tel. 406-842-5915 $4.00. Delivered meals are within the city limits of Sheridan and 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713 THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD Pastor Tom Luksha should be called in by 10 a.m. Call Shirley Sand at 842-5966.

ALCOHOLICS Cryptoquip Answer: ANONYMOUS ENNIS ALANON Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group Meeting Every Thurs. at Monday ~ 10:45 a.m. Faced with a drinking problem? Celebrate Recovery 8 p.m., Church of the Basement of Madison Valley Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. LYING OUT ON A Valley, Twin Bridges Presbyterian Church, Ennis Hugel & Charles SUazN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, HOT AFTERNOON ALANON MEETING CALL 682-5097 or 682-7023 Virginia City Library Meets every Saturday at 6 WHILE LACKING Same Time - Same Place MON. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of p.m. & starts with a meal. ANY SUNSCREEN, M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking ALANON “Keep it Simple.” WED. - 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church in Jeffers THAT GUY WAS Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley FRI. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of Thursdays, 8 pm A.A. MEETING DAYSPRING MISSION BASKING FOR Bethany Hall, Sheridan M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking (behind Methodist Church) 3648 Hwy 287, Sheridan TROUBLE. ALANON 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. Suzy 685-3692 843-5352 Virginia City 596-0707 B8 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Dr. Seuss’ 111th birthday in Sheridan

Submitted by Sally Schendel Sheridan Schools

Everyone in the Sheridan Schools celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2 through the many generous efforts of friends and staff. Stephanie Haag baked a stunning cake and Linda Browne served it, along with green eggs and ham (using spinach!). Guest readers also delighted the classes. Fourth-graders wore jammies (Abby Curtis has bunny slippers on too) while they listened to Dorie Hilliker and her Seussian ABCs; Rahn Abbott’s Sneetches entranced the second-grade; Julie Maddison read Peter Rabbit and Ramona to the kindergartners and third graders; and Superintendent Mike Wetherbee roared his terrible roars reading “Where the Wild Things Are” to the first graders. Sharing a love of reading grows a world of readers, one story at a time.

Annual Cattlemen’s Value Bull Sale BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM is recruiting for a full time RIDAY PM RN and registry LPNs to complete a team approach in serv- F • APRIL 10 • 1:00 ing the Elkhorn Treatment Center in Boulder, MT. Lewistown Livestock Auction Get Results. The full time position includes benefits, and there is a $2500 Selling 80 Bulls sign-on bonus with 2-year commitment. The full time position Clark & Gail Brevig People are reading. has a varied schedule and works some weekends on a rotational 406/538-5579 • 406/366-5579 Advertise your business or event today! basis with other staff members. For more information on join- [email protected] ing the Benefis Health System, Elkhorn Treatment Center team, 676 Quarry View Lane please call our office 406-771-9610 or apply online at www. Lewistown, MT 59457 benefis.org/jobs. Benefis is an equal opportunity employer. View bulls online at CattleInMotion.com madisoniannews.com

News Argus 3.7x2.indd 1 3/6/15 4:44 PM FREE Technology Classes Get the Good News! offered by 3 Rivers Communications

Saturday ● March 21, 2015 Twin Bridges School • Montana Room • Twin Bridges, MT

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Windows 8 682-7755 Did you recently upgrade to Windows 8? Are you thinking about purchasing a new com- puter pre-loaded with Windows 8? Are you finding the new interface frustrating? Learn the basics of using this new operating system. Bring your own computer, tablet, or phone with Windows 8 or just come and watch.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Google Drive Do you have a Google or Gmail account? Did you know with this account you can create Antique Auction documents, presentations, spreadsheets and more online - for free? In addition you can up- Rooster’s treasure coop load existing files (including photos, videos, and audio files) to your cloud storage so you can Saturday, MarCh 28 access them from any computer with internet access. Learn all about how to use these free Preview 8 a.m. • Sale 10 a.m. • Family Living Center, Montana Expopark, 400 3rd St. N.W., Great Falls, MT tools in this class session. Complete inventory

Auction Jerry Collins available online at (406) 581-6456 jerrycollinsauctions.com.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Devices conducted by: Open Forum. If you are interested in learning about the different devices or already have one and want to learn more. Bring your Kindle, Nook, iPad, or android tablet. You will have time to ask questions and explore your device with the instructor. Ad Sales Consultant Knowledge of Billings area market and management To sign up: Call or email Susan at 3 Rivers experience a plus. Established account list. Computer experience required. Full-time, wage plus commission, 467-4133 • [email protected] benefits available. Send resume to: publisher@laure- loutlook.com, P.O. Box 278, 415 E. Main Street, Laurel, MT 59044. 406-628-4412 ask for Tom Latos Thursday, March 19, 2015 B9

Gardener's Notebook: Sweet pea memories

By Zelpha Boyd thrilled with such a wonderful and a couple of some special more soil in around them. fragrance for their homes. pink ruffled ones. Every bit Sweet peas are heavy feeders My mother loved sweet In later years when she of fence will by adorned by and do better when planted peas. On the farmstead where moved away from the farm, these timeless beauties. Since with plenty of compost or I grew up, she planted a long Mother always found a sweet peas are a cool weather manure. I pay attention to row of sweet peas along the place to plant sweet peas. plant – it’s not too early to keeping them well watered. fence that lined the driveway At the assisted living get them in. Some folks soak Besides the annual sweet leading to the house. Behind facility she grew them in the seed overnight, before peas, I have a short row of this fence was an equally long a small gardening space. planting, or even freeze them the perennials. They come row of light blue delphinium. She always kept small glass in ice cubes, planting the back every year and grow Together it was a beautiful vases handy to share the whole cube. If left to go to vigorously. Although not as sight. She picked these flowers blossoms with others. For seed in the fall, these flowers colorful – only producing for neighbors, friends and several years she entered a will reseed themselves. variations of pinks and whites church – the combination specimen in the sweet pea The hybrid varieties won’t – I like the perennial aspect of of color and fragrance was festival competition. As such come true to color, but the them. They too will reseed. unbeatable. As children, a competitor, the reward old fashioned ones will. I really like the prospect my sisters and I would sell of a ribbon was thrilling. When planting, I dig of planting memories. Sweet small bouquets on a street Today – the 13th of March a small trench, tamp the peas fill that role for me. in Bozeman, just in front of – I’m planting sweet peas. I seed in the bottom, cover Maybe this year I’ll even a large apartment building. have several packets of seed – lightly and water well. As enter some in the sweet I’m sure these ladies were one of the usual mixed variety the seedlings emerge, I pull pea festival competition!

CHICKS! ENNIS

Going Out of Business SALE Beginning Monday MARCH 16 ongoing Everything 40% off (some exceptions) ask us about all toys LAMINATE flooring & STORE fixtures 50% off MOUNTAIN VIEW TV & SATELLITE will CONTINUE serving the community with satellite service, TV and Submitted by Paula Elser Electronic repair! Sheridan Schools

Sheridan first-graders incubated eggs at schooland hatched 19 chicks. The class even had the opportunity to watch several chicks peck their way out of the eggs. MOUNTAIN VIEW TV 682-7858 | 6 Sunrise Loop, Ennis Sandru named BPA state officer

Submitted by Jody Sandru state basketball tournament an honor to make the top 10. Twin Bridges Schools and did not get home until “I don’t think people early Sunday morning. realize just how difficult it Twenty-six members Kjersten Sandru was elected is to place at state BPA,” of Twin Bridges Business as a state officer for next year, Kelly Downing, Twin Bridges Professionals of America after participating in the state English teacher and former competed at the State officer campaign process BPA member, said. “There Leadership Conference during the conference. Sandru were over 1,200 competitors, March 8 – 10, 2015. With is the new public relations so (Sandru) achieving a SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS heart and determination, director for Montana BPA. double state championship BPA members rolled out of Twin Bridges High is a really big deal. We had Ennis MON MARCH 23 bed early Sunday morning to School, in our second year several others take the podium Both breakfast and lunch THURS MARCH 19 French toast board yet another bus for the in BPA, is still considered a as well, including all of our served with 8 oz milk. Choice of cereal Breakfast for lunch trek to Billings. This was no rookie chapter. Competing freshmen competitors. In Hot or polish dog WED MARCH 18 TUES MARCH 24 easy feat as many of the BPA against AA Schools, A, B and BPA, students gain valuable Cinnamon roll FRI MARCH 20 Bagels and cream cheese members played, cheered C, events are packed with skills that they will utilize Ravioli NO Taco Tuesday and attended the girls class C amazing talent, and it is such beyond high school.” SCHOOL THURS MARCH 19 Sheridan Ham and cheese omelette MON MARCH 23 Both breakfast and lunch Chicken strips French toast served with 8 oz milk. Hamburger or fish sandwich EAA enjoys Ennis Concert FRI MARCH 20 WED MARCH 18 Uncrustable TUES MARCH 24 Fresh eggs Pizza Choice of cereal Homemade meatloaf Choir performance Beefy nachos MON MARCH 23 THURS MARCH 19 Submitted by Carol McMullin school in Ennis and who are played the trombone, giving Breakfast pizza Pancakes Ennis Arts Association studying music with musical a strong rendition of “Tuscan Chicken nuggets Harrison Classic Italian spaghetti Both breakfast and lunch director Andrew Scruggs. Serenade.” Vickey Gordon TUES MARCH 24 served with 8 oz milk. FRI MARCH 20 The Ennis Arts The lovely vocal was the piano accompanist Waffle NO Association met March 10 at performances were presented for all the performances. Enchilada WED MARCH 18 SCHOOL Waffles St. Patrick’s Catholic Church by Natalea Totten, 11th-grade The young musicians Cheeseburger MON MARCH 23 in Ennis. The program soprano, Kat Rosenlund, comprising the Ennis Concert Twin Bridges Fresh eggs for the day was a musical 11th-grade soprano, McKayla Choir study hard at home All lunch menus include salad bar, THURS MARCH 19 Chicken noodle soup presentation by the Ennis fruit, cold milk. All breakfast menus Yogurt, granola Adamkiewicz, eighth-grade and school to train their include toast, fruit, milk and juice. TUES MARCH 24 Concert Choir. This year, alto and Rachel Ledgerwood, voices for singing and to FRI MARCH 20 Slow cooked oatmeal the young musicians are 10th-grade soprano, who learn music of all genres. WED MARCH 18 Breakfast sandwich Taco/nacho bar Apple or peach crisp Pizza students in seventh through also sung a song in solo in a A delicious lunch was Turkey or ham wrap 12th-grade who attend clear, melodic voice. Scruggs provided for by the EAA. B10 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Go to outpostevents.net for a complete listing of events

THURSDAY a casserole, Q-Z bring a usher in spring in the SUNDAY dessert. Can’t cook or Madison Valley. A night CASINO NIGHT MARCH 19 don’t cook? Bring a joke you surely won't forget. APRIL 5 or a story. Card tables SPONSORED BY THE TWIN BRIDGES ROTARY Old Timer's Concert, Easter Sonrise Service, and game tables will SATURDAY Sheridan be open. When all else Twin Bridges MARCH 28 c 7 P.M. The 41st annual Old fails, call Zoe 682-4360. MARCH 28 Mountain View Chapel Timer's concert will invites you to worship BLUE ANCHOR CAFE & BAR appear on the vintage Presentation, Sheridan Tobacco Roots Music our Risen Lord at the stage of Sheridan's high The Friends of the Open Mic, Sheridan Madison County PLAY POKER & BINGO WITH ROTARY BUCKS school at 6:30 p.m., Sheridan Library present 7 p.m. at Shovel and Fairgrounds in the with the flair of country, A Ranch Roundup: Spoon. Open mic bleachers next to the SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS gospel, bluegrass an Evening of Brands, featuring Sandy James, crow's nest at 7:30 a.m. and just plain old- Barbed Wire & More. uncommon original artist, Breakfast will follow at PROCEEDS BENEFIT fashioned, fun music. The program, featuring writer/singer of satirical the church at 9 a.m. TWIN BRIDGES/ Intermission includes a William Stender of and comedic music SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL pie and cake auction Sheridan, will be at performed on piano. Madison Valley SCHOLARHIPS to benefit the Sheridan 5p.m. at the Sheridan Followed by an open Presbyterian Church Music Department. Easter Worship, Ennis To donate an auction item, or Library. Everyone is mic. PA provided and for more information, contact Students bake their 11 a.m. Please come welcome. For more food will be available. Rand Bradley (684-5459) or best and guests bid, information, contact join us for Easter worship Frank Colwell (596-1076) buy and enjoy. the library at 842-5770. Casino Night, and afterward for a ham Twin Bridges dinner and potluck. SATURDAY THURSDAY 7 p.m. at Blue Anchor Cafe & Bar. Play Poker THURSDAY Madison Valley MARCH 21 MARCH 26 or bingo with Rotary APRIL 9 bucks. Silent Auction AQUATIC Shriner Oyster Mad Gals Monthly during the games, Live Feed, Dillon Meeting, McAllister auction at 10 p.m. Use Madison Valley CENTER 4 to 8 p.m. at Dillon Elks 12:30 p.m. Monthly your winnings. $50,000 Book Club, Ennis Lodge in Dillon. Event luncheon at McAllister "Rotary Bucks" will be 1 p.m. at Madison Valley is sponsored by the Bar & Grill. awarded to the best Public Library. Discussion Southern Montana shrine dressed male and of Don’t Let Me Go by Br oo kies club. The proceeds Katherine Ryan, led MARCH 27-30 female. Theme is vintage to go to the Southern casino attire. Proceeds by Kevin Brenneke. SWIM PROGRAM Montana shrine club. are used to provide Tickets available at these Cheesemaking workshop, Laurin scholarships for Sheridan SATURDAY HELD OVER UNTIL MARCH 29TH! fine stores Thomas Co. and Twin Bridges High If you are an aspiring APRIL 11 Now open to all Madison Jewelers, Mac’s Last School graduates. Cast Bar , 3-D store, cheesemaker or Valley school and simply interested in WordSongs: Bringing Dillon liquor store, Dillon Earl Holt-John homeschooled bar, Dillon Elks or any learning more about Poetry to Life, Ennis children; grades K-3 Questions? cheesemaking from Seaman Annual Poker 1 p.m. at Madison Valley Contact Carrie Shriner's in your area. Only the first 25 to sign Welch the ground up – this Tournament, Ennis Library. April is National First 300 ticket holders up will be entered into [email protected] one’s for you. For more Texas Hold’ em Memorial Poetry Month and this will receive a free Scholarship Tournament the program 406-682-7974 Coziest cup holder. information contact Poor program helps celebrate Orphan at 842-7100. at The Sportsman Bar. poetry. The presenter 10 a.m. satellites, 1 p.m. is Dave Casserio, tournament. Benefits FRIDAY a former literature SUNDAY students at Ennis High professor at MSU Billings. MARCH 22 MARCH 27 School. Call 682-5208 The duo draws from for more information. contemporary and Senior Citizen Fool's Gold at the past poets and poetry Potluck, Ennis Silver Dollar, Ennis SUNDAY of diverse cultures and Ennis VFW Hall from 8:30 p.m. Fool's Gold will MARCH 29 subject matter, period 1 – 4 p.m. If you plan be at the Silver Dollar and themes, and fuses playing dancing music, to attend and your last Ruby Valley Chorale them with the music THURSDAYS ARE NOW 2 STAMP THURSDAY name begins with A-H country, rock and the of jazz, blues, classical Come in and get 2 stamps on your loyalty Cardswith every drink purChase blues. Help the band Perfomance, Sheridan SATURDAYS ARE LADIES NIGHT bring a salad, I-P bring and Twin Bridges and folk traditions. The at willie’s 5:30 – 7:30 pm • $2.00 off all CoCktails The Ruby Valley presentation is followed Chorale will be singing by audience question LIVE MUSIC a cantata, "Harvest and answer and fr i day marCh 20th: dan dubuque of Sorrows" plus "Were discussion. This program is brought to you by fr i day marCh 27th: dav e horton MONDAYS MVMC in downstairs You There?" and "He Is fr i day april 3rd: paul boruff conference room. Risen." Performances the Friends of Madison r i day pril th he rangers Commissioner’s Jeanne, 682-3299 will be at 2:30 p.m. at Valley Public Library from f a 10 : t g Meeting, Virginia City Humanities Montana. Madison Co. Books and Babies, Ennis Bethel United Methodist fr i day april 17th: stiff in all the wrong plaCes Commissioners meet Madison Valley Church in Sheridan and Come join the fun, listen to some great music from 5:30 – 7:30 every Monday, unless Public Library, 10:30 and enjoy spirits with a western flavor! noted, public welcome. a.m. 682-7244 7 p.m. at Church of the SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Annex Building Valley in Twin Bridges. Grief Support APRIL 12 TUESDAYS Group, Ennis Come and celebrate 682-4023 115 Main St., Ennis, MT Everyone welcome. with us. Refreshments Gardening Clinic, Alder Fly-tying Roundtable, Meets every will be served. Friday-Sunday, March 20-22 Ennis Wednesday, 5:30 1 p.m. free gardening Come one, come all. p.m. Madison Valley 101 clinic at High Country Tuesday nights 6:30 - Baptist Church Madison Valley MCFARLAND USA (PG) 8:30 p.m. Ray Plante's Irrigation, Landscaping cabinet shop at 113 THURSDAYS Presbyterian Church and Nursery's location Friday & Saturday 7:15 pm Matinee Sunday 4:00 pm Palm Sunday, Ennis Antelope Meadows. in Alder. 2258 MT Coming Soon - MV Women's Club 11 a.m. After the Lego Club, Ennis FIRST THURS OF Hwy 287, Alder. FOCUS (R), CINDERELLA (PG) Come to the Madison EA. MONTH morning service, the men Evenings: Adults $8 • Children (12 & under) $6 Show time at 7:15 pm, Valley Public Library to Regular monthly will be serving brunch. Box Office opens at 6:30 pm join, build and create meeting noon at the Find us on at Madisontheatreennis www.ennismovies.com every Tuesday after Madison Valley Baptist All are welcome. school until 5 p.m. Church on 287 N. Madison County Mental MV Manor Auxilary THURSDAY Health Local Advisory Meeting, Ennis NORRIS HOT SPRINGS Council, Virginia City SECOND THURS APRIL 2 Meeting the first Tuesday OF EA. MONTH of each month from 1 p.m., Madison Valley 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Manor SunRoom Business After County Commissioner’s Hours, Ennis conference room in FRIDAYS Business After Hours MUSIC THIS WEEKEND: Broadway Annex. Story Time, Ennis will be hosted by The Fri 3/20- Micah Swan son Children's Story & Craft Pre-K to Grade 2, 11 Agency Insurance solo Time, Virginia City a.m. Madison Valley Fusion Folk Every Tuesday at 10:30 Public Library. 682-7244. Division from 5 to 7 Sat 3/21 - Tommy Georges a.m. at the Thompson p.m. BAH is a great Americana Hickman Library. Live Music, Ennis networking event! Willlie's Distillery hosts Sun 3/22 Tom Murphy WEDNESDAYS live music in the tasting Thermal Grass room, 5:30 p.m.. See Madison Valley Open Table Tennis, the weekly ad on this Pony 7 - 9 p.m. page for performers. Presbyterian Church HOURS: For all ages and skill Maundy Thursday, Ennis levels - Two Tables FRIDAY-SATURDAY- 7:30 p.m. Come join us Pool & Cafe At the Pony School SUNDAY as some of our church (September - May) Info @ 685-3481 noon - 10 sat-sun Live Music - Norris members will be reading TOPS, Ennis 7 p.m. See the weekly 4-10 thurs-fri-mon Weekly weigh-in, 9:00 ad on this page for to commemorate a.m. Meeting, 9:30 a.m. weekly performers. the Last Supper. norrishotsprings.com 406.685.3303