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Fire hose roll-up, inside! Broomball and Dogs in a SIDEWALK TALK wheelbarrows! CONTINUES Madison county gets in the winter spirit in Virginia City during winterfest.

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Abigail Dennis/The Madisonian Lisa Roberts (L) presents a petition with 400 signatures to the Ennis Town Commission, requesting they revote on part of the ‘Y’ sidewalk projects.

missioners then unanimously by board members that the Commission schedules work session to voted in favor of segments one, planning board make a recom- Photo courtesy Abby Thomas two and four, but voted down mendation to the town council Peter Rossiter fi nishes his run at the fi re hose roll-up race with discuss alternative to ‘segment three’ a smile at Winterfest in Virginia City last weekend. segment three in a three to one regarding the Ennis Growth Abigail Dennis part of the sidewalk project vote – commissioners Brian Policy and its goals pertaining T M they voted down last month. Vincent, Audra Bourk and specifi cally to infrastructure [email protected] When the commission voted Brandi Palmerton voted against improvement, specifi cally on the project on Jan. 14, they it, and commissioner John the ‘Y’ intersection in town. Sheridan town council Close to 40 people showed chose to break the project down Bancroft voted in favor of it. Specifi cally, the growth policy up at Ennis town hall on Feb. into four segments and vote on In the weeks since, Ennis was adopted unanimously by 11 for another discussion about each one individually. Seg- community members started the council and it is a road map examines water system the Montana Department of ment one runs from Shedhorn the petition requesting the for the community,” Kensinger Transportation’s proposed proj- Sports to Chowning Street; commission reconsider their said. “The ‘Y’ section was ect to install sidewalks around segment two runs from First vote on segment three. Before listed as a priority. The plan- Caitlin Avey analyzed what it would do to the ‘Y’ intersection in town. Street to the south entrance of Roberts presented the peti- ning board made and passed a (water) rates but if (the town) T M Lisa Roberts, representing the Madison Valley Medical tion, Keri Kensigner, chair motion as follows: To make a [email protected] took out a loan … the town has Madison Byways, presented Center; segment three runs of the Ennis Planning Board, recommendation to the Ennis just enough (to pay it back), the commissioners with a from Pearl Street to Fan Moun- addressed the commissioners. town council to remind them Last month, the Sheri- with a little room to spare.” petition signed by nearly 400 tain Inn along the west side “In our last meeting, the of the ‘Y’ intersection as a dan Town Council received a Essentially, with Sheridan’s people, requesting the commis- of the ‘Y’; and segment four planning board discussed the priority goal listed in the preliminary engineering report current budget if they can secure sioners “listen to the people” runs from Fan Mountain Inn following: In response to public from Great West Engineer- a loan and grant funding, accord- and revote, approving the to Madison Foods. The com- comment, it was discussed Turn to SIDEWALKS on pg. 2 ing regarding the city’s water ing to Philips, the town should system. Some of the projects not have to raise water rates. listed in the report included add- While not all the projects ing another water tank for more suggested in the PER will be storage capacity, looping the worked on at this time, the town, TECH ON DECK water system on Bieler Lane and along with Great West Engineer- replacing a main on Water Street. ing, has prioritized a few major Ennis School Board approves election resolution for mill levy “The PER is the engineer- repairs, along with some minor Abigail Dennis and business teacher Casey Do- the $36,000 yearly levy would levy this year. The resolution also ing company’s view of what fi xes to some city valves. The T M nahue presented the committee’s go away if the new resolution states three trustee seats are open upgrades we need to our council will hold a public hearing [email protected] fi ndings, and the board ultimately passes this year, but if it fails, for election – seats held by John water system … it looks at before moving forward on any approved a resolution to ask dis- the $36,000 will stay in place. Scully and Maria Lake are three- everything the city knows is projects and in the meantime On Feb. 10 at their regu- trict residents to vote on additional By April 1, the board must set year terms, and the seat held by defi cient, plus other things, and are working with Great West lar meeting, the Ennis School levies to operate and maintain the the amount they will ask from the Craig George is a one year term. evaluates it in their report,” Engineering to fi nalize the PER. Board unanimously approved technology fund, though they did voters, Martello explained. Dona- Trustee Kris Inman seconded the said councilman Bob Stump. “The most notable repair is an election resolution to run not yet vote on a specifi c amount. hue said the technology commit- motion and all board members The council held a work on Water Street,” said Philips, a mill levy in this year’s elec- In 2002, the voters approved tee plans to request $231,866 – – Coffman, Inman, Lake, Scully meeting with Fred Philips, the adding that the main is un- tion for the technology fund. and George – voted in favor of it. Currently, Ennis’ technol- The board will set a fi gure engineer assigned to the project dersized. “There are a couple ogy budget is funded through a “We want the money for to request on the ballot dur- from Great West Engineering, streets with old water lines that technology fund, federal fund, ing their March meeting. three weeks ago to go over the don’t have adequate fi re fl ow fl ex fund and general fund. technology to come out of a PER and address questions and … the rest is mostly updat- “We want the money for Other business concerns. The biggest issue ing old valves that are in bad technology to come out of a technology fund alone.” • During the public com- currently before the council shape or don’t work at all.” technology fund alone,” explained ment portion of the meeting, two is fi nding a way to tackle the The project will also include Superintendent Jon Wrzesinski. – Superintendent Jon Wrzesinski parents raised concerns with the projects without having to a leak study to help the town and “It would help us protect our school administration – say- raise water rates for the town, Great West Engineering identify fl ex fund and general fund.” ing some parents are afraid to and according to Philips, the where there are water services For the past few months, a a permanent levy for $36,000 for that fi gure will cover tech support, address the administration and town should be able to do so. and any leaks, but Philips said technology committee has been the technology fund, according software, replacement and main- board with concerns for fear of meeting to determine how much to school clerk Ginger Martello. tenance, professional development backlash. One parent questioned “It looks like it will be able the main focus, for now, will money the school truly needs for “If this (new levy) passes and tech salary and stipend. the appropriate process of to be completed without rais- be on updating the main on technology going forward. At the does the $36,000 go away?” Trustee Chad Coffman moved ing rates,” he said. “We looked board meeting, Wrzesinski, trust- board chair John Scully asked. to adopt the election resolution Turn to SHERIDAN on pg. 2 at the current budget and ee Craig George and technology Martello explained that for running a technology mill Turn to ENNIS on pg. 2

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Coffman volunteered removing students from classes, • High school principal Rich amount of days, regardless Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates to serve on the committee. and another mentioned the need Borden informed the board that of their grade in the class. • Scully asked for the 30 Years - .000% Points for policies to stay consistent. he has been looking at atten- “Some schools do it that board’s approval in setting up “If people have issues, dance policies at schools of dif- way, some don’t,” Borden 3.490% Rate 3.589% APR encourage them to come ferent class schools in the area. explained. “It’s tricky – say a training in May for board forward,” said George. “Some schools set days, a student misses 11 days but members. In light of three 15 Years - .000% Points Since the comments were where if students miss X amount they have a 3.5 (grade point trustee seats up for elec- 2.750% Rate 2.925% APR not part of an appeal process or of days they go before a com- average) in the class. It would tion this year, Scully said he a formal agenda item, the board mittee,” Borden explained. be hard to deny them credit.” thought the board members Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a $200,000.00 loan amount with a 1% did not take action, but Scully “The committee is made up Scully requested Borden who are not up for elec- loan origination fee, $125.00 processing fee, $295.00 document processing fee, Mers fee $11.95, $15.00  ood determination fee, $4.00 transcript fee, 15 days of prepaid interest and *discount point fee as stated above. said the board should draft a let- of administration and staff form a committee and get tion should get up-to-date ter addressing one of the parents, members and determine if the input from teachers about what about policies and more. The who had specifi c questions about student gets credit or not.” they would like to see in an board unanimously approved If you haven’t enrolled for why her child was removed from Coffman asked if stu- attendance policy, then come Scully to set up the training. E-Statement delivery, the time is now. SIDEWALKS from pg. 1 community member to express project worked together “beauti- can afford to install a sidewalk Your statements will be made available to you at the touch concerns with the proposed fully” to benefi t the town. in front of the businesses. town’s growth policy and to of a button ... no more waiting for the sidewalk along segment three, “There was beauty in the “If you can fi gure out a reconsider a vote on section mail and, most importantly, it’s paperless! though her comments were way the entirety of the project solution, great, but if you ’ ank you for banking with www.bankingonthefuture.com three of the sidewalk project.” backed up and added to by Don was put together,” she said. can’t, take the one we have,” When Roberts presented Lindeberg and John Heckler, “The segments work together said community member Carl the petition, she explained who owns several businesses in to provide us the benefi t that Kautz. “You have fi ve to seven AUTO LOANS there were 378 signatures as AS town, including Sugar High. we as community members days to fi gure it out. If you LOW AS of the morning of Feb. 11, but “I don’t know all the issues, see as valuable, for safety and can’t, go with what we have.” more trickled in all day, bring- but what I’ve heard from some accessibility. The room was The work session was %rate ing the total close to 400. 4.5 of the businesses there is that full of people supportive of scheduled for Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. “Do not kick the can on % they are concerned with the that and we expressed that.” at town hall – it is open to the 4.879 APR this project,” Roberts said. Rates subject to change without notice. APR calculation safety of that area in general,” public, but the commissioners based on $20,000.00 loan amount with a $149.00 loan fee, O‚ ce: 406.682.4215 • Toll Free: 888.622.4215 “This is a good project. This 48 monthly payments of $459.67 on approved credit. Uber said. “It’s just an unsafe Commissioner comments requested the public contact 213 E. Main St • Ennis, MT 59729 project has been engineered. area. There is a lot of traf- When the public comment them prior to the session with It is totally funded. And don’t fi c in the summertime and it portion of the agenda item drew suggestions and concerns. . .
trade it for something that we gets congested in there. They to a close, the commissioners The commissioners then don’t know. This hypotheti- are worried that a sidewalk is discussed a possible revote. scheduled a special meeting cal ‘better project’ that’s been just going to pull that many Believe it or not, I think for Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. to vote quoted has no plan and it has no more people – which is what we’re all kind of on the same on an issue unrelated to the Conventional Frame Homes funding … You have a com- you want with a sidewalk – page,” Vincent said. “I think sidewalks, though Vincent Commercial plete funding source for this. said if they feel confi dent with Remodels & Additions but it calls people to be there we agree we need to fi nd And these close to 400 people Hand-crafted Log Homes and congests it even more. I out a way to get people from what happened during the want this project now … I am think that’s one of the reasons Pearl Street to the crosswalk work session, they may vote on imploring you to really revote the sidewalk at that time. An All phases of construction, there is opposition there.” down there by the hospital.” and approve section three.” agenda for that meeting should design and consulting Heckler added that the Vincent continued, giv- be released by Feb. 17, but was Custom BuildingBuilding Design businesses along segment three ing a few reasons why he & Public comment not available by The Madiso- met and are willing to sign voted segment three down at The commissioners ac- nian’s press time Tuesday. easements to get sidewalks the last meeting. Those reasons cepted public comment on the right in front of the businesses, included how close the side- agenda item before moving Other business instead along the roadway. walk runs to the highway, the into a discussion about a pos- • During the public com- “But that makes it out town’s maintenance require- sible revote between them. ment portion of the meeting, of (MDT’s) right of way, ments, safety and liability. Community member Jen- Blazer read a letter requesting so it’s not that ‘free mon- “I think (sidewalks) cre- nifer Doney was fi rst to speak, the commissioners consider ey’,” Heckler added. ate the illusion of safety,” said installing a 25 mile per hour saying she believes if the three Community member Craig Palmerton, explaining why fl ashing sign at the east entrance already-approved segments of Shirley urged the council not to she opposed segment three. to town, near the bridge that sidewalk are installed, it will be swayed by a “hypothetical “I’m concerned that during crosses the Madison River. increase foot traffi c in seg- perfect solution at the expense the summer months it gets a “The fl ashing sign at ment three regardless of if there of a possible good one.” lot more crazy – somebody the north entrance has been is a sidewalk there or not. Public comments lasted passing through could send positive,” Blazer said. “The “It’s obviously going to route more than an hour, with the their kid on that sidewalk from east entrance has no visual and drive traffi c on those newly majority of commenters speak- Fan Mountain (Inn) to Sugar indicators (to motorists) that built sidewalks and increase the e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com ing in favor of the sidewalks. High thinking that there is a they are entering a town. This foot traffi c in section three, the brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 “Sidewalks are good. One sidewalk there and it is safe, would be a beginning mea- p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 contentious area,” Doney said. of the reasons I’m so frustrated but it wouldn’t be safe. There’s sure … a small step to take.” “I’ve been a little bit disheart- about this – and I’ll tell you I’m not an invisible barrier that • Dan McCauley from Great ened by some of the passion frustrated – is because at the last says, ‘this is safe’. Due to sheer West Engineering attended the we’ve had and some fi nger meeting, this room was packed volume and congestion of meeting to discuss a Community pointing and name calling, to the gills … with person after vehicles going through the ‘Y’ Development Block Grant plan- accusations of family ties and person after person after person intersection during the sum- ning grant to fund the rewrite of special interests because the standing up in favor of not only mer months, adding pedestri- Ennis’ subdivision regulations. truth is, we are a community this project, but specifi cally, ans to the mix simply makes, “We have to rewrite our sub- family and it is important to section number three,” said in my opinion, it less safe.” division (regulations),” Vincent all of us. There is not one of us Robin Blazer. “That’s why I’m Palmerton added that the explained. “We haven’t done it who wants to endanger pedes- so angry and so frustrated by commissioners are working in 15 years. We have to bring trians or prevent cars getting to this issue. This isn’t about me with the business owners along our regulations in line with businesses … Clash of ideas is – this is not about me … it is segment three to fi gure out both the county and the state.” where you get to the truth. It’s about the people who cannot how to get the sidewalks “right Vincent asked McCau- okay to have a clash of ideas.” get from A to B by themselves in front of the businesses.” ley for a reasonable timeline Chris Gentry owns on their own two feet. And Bourk clarifi ed that she on getting Ennis’ subdivi- Pinnacle Therapy a business along seg- if you all are going to sit up is not opposed to a sidewalk sion regulations updated. ment four of the project. Counseling Services LCPC, NCC there, and you all are going to along section three, but asked “We will work with the “I’d like to say the sidewalk sit in here and tell me where if it was possible to reroute it planning board and it will take in front of Madison Foods has (406) 404-9053 my kids should and should not right in front of the businesses. about a year to do it,” Mc- been approved, but without (seg- walk, shame on you. It’s up to Commissioner Larry Pine, Cauley answered. “We have to Serving SouthweSt Montana ment three) there is no connec- me. It’s up to us to watch out who was not present for the go through all of it and allow tion to it,” Gentry said. “Ennis for those who are less able to initial vote, expressed interest public comment. (The timeline) • • is growing, whether we want Children Adolescent Family Therapy do things for themselves.” in the commission meeting to could be shortened by a few it to or not. If we don’t grow, Heckler spoke again, em- start discussing an alterna- months if the planning board Crisis Support we die. We need to change; I phasizing that he, as a business tive to the MDT’s sidewalk wants to meet more regularly.” think there are some positive Clinical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy owner along segment three, because he said he thought it • Mayor Becky Vujovich ways we can change if we take thinks there is work being could be rerouted in a way that recently handed in her letter of a progressive and proactive ap- done toward a solution in the would make everyone happy. resignation – which the commis- proach to it … I’m asking you extending a helping hand. form of an alternative to the The commissioners decided sioners will accept at their spe- guys to do the right thing.” MDT’s proposed sidewalk. to postpone the possible revote cial meeting on Feb. 19 – so the Public comment wound “I’m all for alternatives,” and schedule a work session commissioners must appoint a on, with the majority of those Roberts said. “But recent his- to look into the matter fur- new mayor. They currently have speaking in favor of the seg- three applicants, according to tory has shown that the town ther. At the work session, the ment three sidewalk – many Vincent. Commissioners Bourk does not have the money. To commissioners will discuss an people also expressed interest and Bancroft volunteered to call throw away this project for alternative route to the MDT’s in hearing why some people those candidates and arrange reasons that can’t even be proposed sidewalk along seg- oppose it and why three com- interviews with them and bring cited or backed up by experts ment three, estimate the cost missioners voted it down. their recommendation back to is really disheartening.” of the alternative and come up On the Fly coffee shop the council, who will then vote Sunni Heikes-Knapton add- with potential funding sources, owner Aline Uber was the fi rst on hiring a mayor to serve until ed that all four segments of the since it is unlikely the town the November 2017 election.

Abigail Dennis/The Madisonian The commissioners – from L: Brandi Palmerton, Larry Pine, Audra Bourk, John Bancroft and Brian Vincent – and town clerk Ginger Guinn listen to public comment about segment three of the sidewalk project. The commissioners ultimately decided to hold a work session before making a decision on the sidewalk. HARDY DRYWALL FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO SHERIDAN from pg. 1 rent main only feeds from one to begin applying for grants. The no longer looking to establish direction and does not cur- March meeting will be held on a skate park in Sheridan. Water Street and looping the rently extend to Tolson Lane. the 14th at 6 p.m. at town hall. “They are moving their ef- water line on Bieler Lane. 406-596-3137 The town will hold a public forts to the Virginia City area,” “Bieler Lane is not really a hearing at their regularly sched- Other business high maintenance issue but it Shaffer told the council at the uled monthly meeting to hear During the Feb. 8 meet- meeting. “They felt as if they doesn’t have the fl ows you look comment and input about the ing, Mayor Tom Shaffer had no support from the com- for in a residential area,” said PER, and in the meantime they reported to the council that Philips, adding that the cur- have given Philips the go-ahead the Skateboard Committee is munity and are moving on.” Thursday, February 18, 2016 A3 more news: SHERIDAN SCIENCE FAIR Students compete for a trip to regionals Caitlin Avey the Sheridan science fair for students learning and articu- The Madisonian two years and said the stu- lating what they know to the [email protected] dents had since December judges makes all the difference. to prepare their projects. “Seeing that light bulb go Sheridan Schools held their “The students were told the off is incredible … then I know annual science fair on Feb. 9 date of the (fair) and official they are learning!” she said. where students, grades first paperwork was sent home right The following kids will rep- through 12, competed for a after Christmas,” she said. resent Sheridan at the regional trip to the regional science Decker, who has been in science fair in Butte on Feb. 23: fair in Butte on Feb. 23. the school system for 12 years, Fifth-grade: Clair Haag Volunteers from around the said she encourages students (first); Henry Sutton (sec- community asked questions and to participate and to share ond); Bradyn Greco (third) judged more than 45 projects to what they have learned. Sixth-grade: Jenna Nate determine the top three plac- “I want them to know the (first); Jorien VerHow and ers for each grade, who were ‘science’ behind their project Brooke Grow (second); presented with medals. Stu- and why it happened the way Lane Poirier (third) dents placing in the top three in it did,” Decker said. “In my Seventh-grade: Macken- grades fifth through eight will mind, it is also important to zee Fabel and Ruby Rossiter represent the Panthers at the make connections to the real (first); Beth Hamilton (second); Photo courtesy Sara Decker regional science fair next week. world … presenting and com- Desaray Tipton (third) Photo courtesy Sara Decker Lane Poirier in sixth grade earns third place Sixth grade teacher Sara municating is also important.” Eighth-grade: Madi- Beth Hamilton, seventh grader, presents her with his project, blow me away. Decker has been in charge of For Decker, seeing her son VanHouten second place project on shocking fruits. Sheridan School Board renews contracts with administration Abigail Dennis into its curriculum at the start “The kids are fired up,” Wetherbee said. “We’re doing Renewing contracts been extremely happy. The The Madisonian of the year, and include themed Wetherbee said, referring to the it as a cooperative project so The board unanimously grade school has come a long [email protected] trunks that students check out technology-related updates in the the county emergency services voted to renew Wetherbee’s way with (Stout) and the cur- in the library to work on things school. “The kids out in the shop and the town would have the contract for three years. riculum keeps improving. Sheridan Schools had like microbots and more. are out there just dancing to get a ability to put messages up for the “They wanted to go to three (Wetherbee) has taken technol- its mind on technology for “The junior high kids will hold of the plasma cutter router.” community if the need arises.” year so we aren’t renegotiat- ogy and run with it as far as much of this year, and accord- be working on building their Next on deck facility wise ing to Superintendent Mike own dragster cars and then A new sign involves the school’s bus ing every year,” he explained. getting new equipment and Wetherbee, they are prepar- we’ll have a race where they At the school board’s regular barn, Wetherbee added. In addition, the board putting us ahead of the curve.” ing to present their new tech- can display them in the gym meeting on Feb. 9, Wetherbee “We’ve had major flooding also renewed principal nology at parent’s night. and compete,” Wetherbee said. informed the trustees that the all winter in our bus barn,” he Rod Stout’s contract. Want to see what “The parents and com- “And in our shop, we are close new marquee sign they ordered said. “On the un-insulated side, Board chair Bill Wood Sheridan Schools has munity can come and see what to assembling our plasma cut- should arrive in early March. it’s like an ice skating rink in said the decision to renew we’ve been doing,” he said. ter router and that’s huge.” The current marquee sign at the there. We need to improve that.” the administrators’ con- implemented technology- The projects relate to Parents and commu- intersection of Poppleton Street The improvements will likely tracts was “pretty simple.” wise? Mark your calendar STEAM (science, technology, nity members will also be and Main Street is out of date. involve insulating all the walls “They are doing a fantastic for parent’s night on engineering, arts and math), shown how students use “It will be two sided and will and installing a furnace to keep job for us,” he said. “We’ve which the school implemented 3D printers and more. be controlled from the school,” the bus barn from freezing. March 3. Harrison School Board submits transportation resolution Abigail Dennis for three classrooms on the can just use that electric heat.” funds be transferred from the bring it back (to the board).” “About 40 percent of that was The Madisonian bottom floor of the building. At the January board bus depreciation fund to the flex reimbursed by the state, but [email protected] “We can use that elec- meeting, the trustees asked fund for technology expenses. A proposed resolution the rest was paid for locally tric heat to supplement the Hofman to solicit bids for “The voters did that and we The board unanimously ap- by county and local taxpay- At their regular meeting boiler on cold days,” he said. installing baseboard heat- completely gutted our technol- proved submitting a proposed ers. We only picked up three on Feb. 8, the Harrison School “It will help us be more eco- ers in the rest of the school. ogy infrastructure,” he said. resolution to the MTSBA – the kids. It was a colossal waste Board addressed an issue with nomical with our dollars.” “We haven’t gotten all the “Teachers got new comput- resolution suggests giving the school’s boiler, started With the baseboard heat- bids in yet, so we just tabled ers and iPads, we got three of resources. The law does not school districts the option the initial steps in creating a ers up and running, the it this month,” Hofman ex- brand new computer labs, we allow us to buy a school van to technology plan and approved board turned their atten- plained. “We may even wait have decent Internet speed. to get reimbursed for run- go pick them up – but if it did, sending a resolution to the Mon- tion to getting a plan B in until summer to do it.” But we can’t do that again. ning bus routes if they use we could have run that (bus) tana School Board Association. place should the boiler fail We need a plan going forward smaller vehicles than buses, route at a fraction of the cost.” “It went out a year ago, but Taking technology because we can’t do a big like vans or suburbans. The proposed resolution will Temperature control we were having record warm into the future $80,000 fix every few years.” “The way the state finance be presented to the entire MTS- Harrison School is cur- temperatures so we were able to A few years ago, Har- The school does not yet law is set up for schools is that BA at its annual conference in rently heated with a boiler, keep the school open just using rison Schools received a have an outlined technology you get reimbursed by the state October, where MTSBA mem- which brings up a few is- space heaters,” Hofman said. major technology update. plan moving forward, but Hof- for transportation, but it’s based bers will vote to sponsor the res- sues, according to Super- “But we keep having near-disas- “We were using computers man said a committee is being on the size of the bus,” Hofman olution and take it to the legisla- intendent Fred Hofman. ters with the boiler. It went out that were handed down from formed to remedy that. The explained. “Why do we have ture, or not, Hofman explained. “We’ve had occasional boiler over Christmas break this year. the prison system and (the committee will include Hof- to send a big bus on a route if “It doesn’t change the fund- issues,” Hofman explained. If it goes out in January and Department of Public Health man, trustee Liza Hall, teachers “The system takes a long time it’s cold, what would we do?” and Human Services),” Hof- Andi Christensen and Dylan we are only picking up three ing formula for big districts,” to heat up because all the pipes Hofman said he thinks man said. “Basically, state Abraham and students, parents kids? If we send our school Hofman said. “But for a school have to heat up. We can’t keep the solution is to purchase agencies would get a few and community members. van, we don’t get reimbursed.” like Harrison, it would make the ground floor warm, but the more baseboard heaters for years of work and we would “If we wait two more years, Hofman presented an far more financial sense for top floor of the building was the rest of the classrooms. get their hand-me-downs.” we would end up with a price example of why the resolu- the taxpayers of Montana and roasting – we were opening “With one or two baseboard When the school wanted to tag we couldn’t afford again,” tion could make a difference the Harrison district to say, go windows and letting heat out.” heaters in every main classroom, update that out-of-date system, Hofman said. “The commit- for schools like Harrison. buy a new van and get reim- As a quick fix, Hofman we could get by without shutting Hofman said the board went to tee will start the discussion We had a bus route that cost bursed, rather than spending so purchased baseboard heaters the school down,” he said. “We the taxpayers and requested that about what we should do and us $52,000 to run,” he said. much more money on a bus.” Long lashes and wobbly legs

calf). All the pregnant ladies need to be watched, especially the first all the hard work that goes in to bringing them into the world. Hi readers, time heifers, so they are grouped by due dates and kept close so We’re in the thick of one of my favorite times of the year – calving the rancher can check on them multiple times a day. The ranchers Abigail season! Mike works as a night calver for two straight months, and are at the ready to lend a hand if needed, and to treat the umbilical whenever I have a free evening I can’t stay away from the barn. stump to prevent infection and tag their ears for identification. I get the perks of Mike working as a night calver. He does the hard Our ranching neighbors go to great lengths to keep every baby alive. work, is up long hours and exposes himself to the elements – cold, wind They may be out there with towels to help the cow as she licks a calf and snow. Wind may just be the worst one. On the other hand, I get to roll dry. Or the calf may be brought indoors … and put on heating pads, out to the barn, hide out in the shed and bottle feed any babies that need electric blankets, put under heat lamps or even have a hair dryer taken extra help. That’s my favorite part of calving season. I love helping the to them! And if a calf is found later that has gotten very cold, they are little ones find their feet and figure out what a bottle is. After they’ve had a sometimes brought right into the family bathtub to be submerged in few goes at it, they know the drill and hop up when they see you coming. warm water to bring up their body temperature! (Then fully dried with As much as I enjoy winter, by the middle of February, I start all the aforementioned options before going outside with momma again.) to yearn for spring. In my mind, the end of calving season is Once a calf is born and dried, next it has to stand and suckle within the beginning of spring – driving around Madison County and an hour or so to get the important, nourishing colostrum – the first seeing the countryside littered with moms and babes helps me milk that is vital to their immune system. If they are kept too long conjure images of green grass, blue skies and new life. Spring. from their mother, or if they have a mother that rejects them, or they From my seat, calving season is all about cute babes with long have a hard time standing and nursing on their own, the rancher lashes and wobbly legs. But I get to live in a fairytale – I don’t have to will use a milk replacer formula to bottle or bucket feed the calf. deal with the harsh realities of the ranching world. When everything Not only do ranchers try to protect their newly born stock from cold goes to hell because it’s 5 degrees and the wind is howling, I can go and ensure they are nourished, they also have to ward off the scavengers home to my cozy bed. I’m not the one out in the elements, giving such as magpies and ravens (who literally sometimes try to pluck their it my all to bring calves into the world. Ranchers have an often eyes out), and protect them from predators such as coyote, wolves and thankless job. Like many, their work lives don’t start at 8 a.m. and domestic dogs … Particularly when the calves are very young.” end at 5 p.m. Work is their life, and I have a lot of respect for that. What Rebecca wrote really resonates with me – sometimes I As for the reality of calving season and what it means for ranchers, have to remind myself that calving season isn’t all fun and games. Rebecca Ramsey, Ruby Watershed Coordinator, said it better than I’m fortunate enough to get to revel in the excitement of it all I can in a column earlier this month. Here’s what she wrote: without the effort and anxiety that comes with helping calves “The ranchers then have a big job ahead of them once calves survive. Thanks to Rebecca’s writing, and many conversations with start coming. They keep meticulous records of when each cow Mike, I have a renewed appreciation for what our ranchers do. Photo courtesy Mike Elliott or heifer is bred (A heifer is a female bovine who has never had a So take a drive and watch the calves frolic and play, but remember Babes and bottles – my favorite! A4 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Thank you for love and support

Dear Editor,

We would like to thank all the crew at the Madison Valley Medical Center so very, very much for the love and care they gave Ed. The gals could always get a smile from him. OPINION A big thanks to Dr. Marks for his care of Ed and compassion to us, Ed’s family. Love and God bless to you all, Merrilyn, Gerry, Holly, Scott and Stephanie OBITUARIES Established in 1873

(USPS 325-340) Charles Edward Clark Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper June 30, 1922 – January 12, 2016 Owners/Publishers: liam (Bill) and Emily (Woods) David Miller, Ray (Diane) ment service with the U.S. Fish Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard Clark in Ennis. He attended Clark, Chuck Clark, Doug and Wildlife Service and the Editor: Abigail Dennis Ennis schools and graduated in (Sharon) Clark, nieces Tammie U.S. Post Offi ce. He taught Director of Sales & Marketing: 1940. He enlisted in the Army Clark and Mary (Bob) Scharr. hunter’s safety for 20 years Susanne Hill with his brothers and served He was preceded in death and was a 50 year member Art Director: Erin Leonard in World War II in England, by his parents, sister Leona, of the Masonic Lodge. France, Belgium and Germany. brothers Bunk, Clarence and A highlight for Ed was Staff Writer/Projects Assistant: Caitlin Avey He was honorably discharged as Gib, nephews John Clark playing in a golf tournament a sergeant in 1944. He served and Bobby Ketchigman. in California with comedian overseas with his brothers but Ed spent many years guiding Tim Conway. He did not get to Contributors: all were sent home separately in on the Madison River with son spend much time with great- Keith Axberg, Gen Pierce, Art Kehler, Stacy Gatewood, case a troop ship was attacked. Jerry, nephew Dan Miller and grandson Hunter but affec- Kelley Knack, Nancy Nesbit, Tammy Wham, Christo- Ed took his fi nal fl oat trip Ed married Merrilyn later with grandson Scott Clark. tionately called him “Tuffy.” (Daems) in 1951. She sur- Among his many clients were He loved spending time with pher Mumme, Matt Hill, Gerry Mooney, Ken Hall to the great fi shing grounds on Friday, Jan. 12. He loved vives, as does his son Jerry company parties from Shell Oil, family in the outdoors. to fi sh, hunt, snowmobile (Holly) Clark, grandson Scott ConAgra, In and Out Burgers A memorial service will and golf with his friends and (Stephanie), great grandson and numerous other fi shermen be held later in the spring. ENNIS, MONTANA family, and now he is enjoy- Hunter and step-granddaughter from all over the country who Donations are preferred to ing all of those pursuits. Genesis. He is also survived by became very good friends. the activities fund at the - Madisonian Editorial Policy - Charles Edward “Ed” Clark sister-in-law Lois (Guy) Miller, Ed retired in November Madison Valley Manor or Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the was born June 30, 1922, to Wil- nephews Dan (Dawn) Miller, 1979 after 20 years of govern- a charity of your choice. Editor’s viewpoints on matters of public importance. 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Box 365, Ennis, MT 59729 October 2, 1927 – January 28, 2016 Phone 406-682-7755 Toll Free 1-888-238-7849 email: [email protected] served in the United States the .424 Lee Magnum – each loves the game, for the game HOURS OF OPERATION: Army before the Korean War notably listed in Volume 1 of is his life and sport, and since Monday - Friday ~ 9 am - 5 pm - Call ahead as we’re short staffed and want to make sure we are available to you! and was stationed in Alaska. P. O. Ackley’s “Handbook for the Middle Ages and before, Any submissions to our paper, including photos or content, may Mr. Lee was a “renaissance Shooters and Reloaders.” it has been the hunter who has be used in any of our print and digital products. man” who presented a multi- Lee was one of the fi rst saved the game and fought those faceted talent to the world. He Americans to have a hunting who would destroy it – when- turned his hand to many things concession in Africa (Lee Ex- ever and wherever he could.” NEWS & ADVERTISING and rarely failed. He was a pre- peditions, Ltd.) and the fi rst PH In 1965, with the outbreak DEADLINE mier fl y-tier; successful builder- to open Portuguese Angola to of the civil war in Angola, 5 p.m. - Friday developer; excellent rifl e shot; foreign hunters. He was a con- Lee returned to New York and dedicated fl y-fi sherman; safari servationist long before it be- founded Hunting World®, a outfi tter and professional hunter came fashionable. While living luxury luggage, leather goods, Robert M. Lee, renowned in Africa; brilliant designer in Angola in the early 1960s, outdoor clothing and sporting WE OFFER automobile and antique arms and manufacturer of a multi- he was instrumental in obtain- specialties company. His prod- collector, explorer and con- tude of outdoor equipment, fi ne ing government protection for ucts were designed to his exact- COMPLIMENTARY servationist, dies at 88. luggage and clothing (Hunting lion, cheetah, black rhino and ing specifi cations and merciless- Mr. Lee owned Windy Water World®); a patron of the arts; a their habitats. He designed the ly fi eld-tested. He developed a Ranch in Ennis and Cromwell merchandiser par excellence and fi rst ecologically sound wild- nearly indestructible lightweight OBITUARIES Island on Flathead Lake. marketing wiz; an author (of life management program in material, impervious to heat and Robert Morton Lee passed many books); an explorer and Africa with the then Portuguese cold, which he called Battue®. away Jan. 28, 2016, in Reno, natural scientist with museum Provincial government (Angola) Between 1980 and 1984, af- Guidelines: Must be 450 accreditation; and a classic to counteract the decimation ter six years of negotiations with words or less and one photo. N.V., surrounded by friends and his devoted and beloved car and antique gun collector of the big-game population by the government of the People’s (Otherwise, it will be 25 cents wife, Anne Brockinton Lee. nonpareil. During his life, his over-hunting and poaching. The Republic of China, Mr. Lee be- per word thereafter) Mr. Lee was born in Wood- inquisitive nature, keen intel- result: there was more game came the fi rst Westerner to gain mere, Long Island, N.Y., on Oct. ligence and sense of fearless there when he left than when access to and lead three scien- Please call or email: 2, 1927. He was taught a love of daring carried him ever further, he arrived! This was a cause tifi c expeditions into the rugged 682-7755 or nature and the great outdoors pushing back horizons and chal- Mr. Lee championed around Tien Shan mountains and Chi- by his parents, Dr. William lenging the new or unthinkable. the world during his lifetime. nese Pamirs – known as “The [email protected] F. Lee and Sally W. Lee. At age 14, Bob Lee designed To quote Mr. Lee from Roof of the World” – where he He graduated from Oak- a unique telescopic sighting, his fi rst book, “Safari Today rediscovered the fabled Marco wood Friends School in called the Lee Mount, and at age (1960)”: “It is the hunter who Polo sheep, Ovis ammon poli, The Madisonian does not enforce the viewpoints or Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and at- 17 designed and manufactured statements of those who submit letters to the editor. tended Lehigh University in a range of several ultra-high- Please do your own research about individuals and is- Bethlehem, Pa., majoring in velocity rifl e cartridges, such Obituaries continued on page A8 sues so you can form the best opinion(s) for yourself. engineering and business. He as the .358 Lee Magnum and Thursday, February 18, 2016 A5 & SPORTS: FALCONS VS. PANTHERS Falcons continue winning records; look forward to District tourney

Caitlin Avey out the lead, but senior Panther swer back, netting an easy three T M Alexis Woirhaye answered back pointer. Horn put up 12 points Caitlin Avey/The [email protected] with a shot from behind the in the fi rst quarter and ended Madisonian arc – good for three points. his night with 31 points total. Senior Monty Tipps contributed eight points The Twin Bridges gym Woirhaye led the way for the The Panthers played ag- for the Falcons during was packed on Feb. 13 as the Panthers, ending her night with gressively throughout the fi rst their fi nal home game Falcons hosted their rivals from 13 points. Tionna Schwend acted quarter and managed to take the against Sheridan. down the highway for senior big playing post and contributed lead by one with four minutes honor night. The Panthers and four points, while Janie Smart left in the fi rst. Although a little Falcons battled it out for their and Destiny Fabel each had two. rattled, the strong Falcon team last regular season games before “I was impressed with was able to capitalize on Panther heading to the district tourna- their confi dence and tenac- fouls and take back the lead. ment in Manhattan Christian ity against the Lady Falcons,” With a full bench of strong on Wednesday, Feb. 17. said head coach Wendy Fabel. shooters, the Falcons soared As a sea of red and black “They have a lot of courage and ahead in the second as the Pan- dominated the gym to cheer integrity, and it takes strong thers got into some foul trouble. on the home team, the red kids to keep suiting up with Freshman Moxon Lee and and black also dominated the odds and numbers stacked sophomore Ben Larsen guided court, as both Falcon teams against them year after year.” the Panthers through the second defeated the Panthers. The Panthers lost to the quarter adding three points Lady Falcons 21–56. before teams broke for halftime. Girls basketball Wetzel and sophomore “The score did not really The games started as the Kailee Oliverson led the Lady refl ect the game as Sheridan ladies took the fl oor with the Falcons for the night with nine played really well,” said Falcon Lady Falcons hoping to defend and 10 points, respectively. head coach Josh Keller. their undefeated season record. Seniors Madyson Beagley, The Falcons continued to The fi ve senior Lady Falcons Jessica George and Megan shoot well and most of the bench Caitlin Avey/The started the game off, control- Martin also got on the board. was able to contribute points to Madisonian ling the court from the get-go. The Lady Falcons are seeded help beat the Panthers 72–45. Panther Alexis Woirhaye The Lady Panthers did, how- in the number one spot as they drives around senior ever, manage to put nine points head to the district tournament. The Falcons were led by Falcon defender Eggers who ended the night Madyson Beagley. on the board in the fi rst quarter, bridging the gap to seven points Boys basketball with 24 points, while Ethan going into the second. Although The young Panther team Orrin had 11 and Monty the Panthers were scoreless in is starting to come into their Tipps, Daniel Kruer and James the second quarter, they came own with each game they play. Bendon each had eight. out of the locker room after Led by junior Tracen Horn, the The Panthers were led by halftime, ready to battle. Panthers opened the game nip- Horn with 31 points while Lady Falcon Cassidy Wetzel ping at the Falcons’ heels. While Lee had eight and exchange scored fi rst in the second half as Falcon Tristan Eggers controlled student Moritz Remmert she drained a three, stretching the tip, Horn was quick to an- fi nished with three. DISTRICT BASKETBALL Madison County basketball teams will travel to Manhattan Christian this week for the district basketball tournament. For a bracket, visit www.mhsa.org. GIRLS: BOYS: •Harrison/Willow Creek plays Lima •Ennis plays the winner of a play-in game •Sheridan plays White Sulphur Springs Wednesday at 4 p.m. Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at noon. •Twin Bridges plays the winner of a play-in game Thursday at 9 a.m. •Sheridan plays Gardiner Wednesday •Twin Bridges plays the winner of a play-in •Ennis plays Harrison-Willow/Creek Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at 5:30 p.m. game Thursday at 7:30 p.m. PANTHERS VS. MUSTANGS Sheridan welcomes Ennis to Ruby Valley, unable to topple Mustangs

Abigail Dennis made good on two free throws As time wound down in T M bringing the score to 12–48. the fi rst quarter, Sheridan Abigail Dennis/ The Madisonian [email protected] Sheridan couldn’t hold the struggled to connect with the Panther Tristen Horn shoots Mustangs for long, however, basket – Ennis, on the other a three over two Ennis Mustang and Panther fans as Ennis worked the ball into hand, capitalized on steals and players. Horn ended the packed the Sheridan gym on Jourdain Klein who scored a fast breaks to expand their game with 22 points. Feb. 12 for a cross-county fi eld goal to end their dry streak. lead. As the buzzer sounded, match up that ultimately Though Sheridan outscored Ennis’ Tracer Croy launched had both Ennis teams walk- Ennis in the fi nal quarter a Hail Mary three-pointer ing away with wins, despite of play, 5 – 4, the Mustangs from a few feet behind the arc Sheridan’s best efforts. charged to a win, 56–17 and the ball rattled around the “I thought we played well all rim and fell through the net. Girls basketball weekend,” said Lady Mustangs’ Sheridan was behind, 3 – 22. It took the Lady Panthers head coach Jordan Overstreet. In the second quarter, Pan- the fi rst half to fi nd their “It was a good weekend to get ther Tristen Horn hit his sweet rhythm, but they started fi ring everyone some playing time spot, knocking down two three off shots and making impres- so they are ready to go for pointers. However, Sheridan’s sive steals after the half. districts. This week we will defense could not slow the Mus- Sheridan’s Amanda Grow review some little things for tang charge, and the Panthers put the Panthers on the board districts, but I think the girls were down, 10 – 43 at the half. with a three pointer in the fi rst are ready to go this weekend.” Sheridan outscored En- quarter, but the Mustangs’ Grow led the Panthers with nis in the second half of the starting line up was able to fi nd fi ve points. Schwend ended game, but it was not enough the basket for 22 points to give the night with four, Micara to bring down the Mustangs, them a commanding lead in the Devereaux had three, both who cruised to a win, 58 – 27. fi rst eight minutes of play. The Worihaye and Smart scored “The kids played well … second quarter was much the two and Destiny Fabel contrib- this weekend,” said Sheridan’s same – Ennis scored 14 points uted a point to the team total. head coach Chad Elser. “They to Sheridan’s fi ve, and the teams Ennis senior Caitlin Klatt led came out and played with the entered the locker room with her team with 12 points. Both most intensity and physicality the Panthers trailing, 8 – 36. Danyel Martin and Brigit Croy all season. As for districts, we Halfway through the third scored eight, Danika Philpott will have to bring that same Abigail Dennis/ quarter, a slick pass to Sheri- and Lindemulder each scored intensity and physicality to The Madisonian dan’s Tionna Schwend from six, Klein and Josie Jenkins be successful. We are going Two Panthers hustle on defnese to prevent her teammate Janie Smart each scored fi ve, Whitney to work on our offensive and a Mustang basket. started the ball rolling for the McKitrick had four and Amanda defensive game plans and if Panthers – Schwend’s shot Kimmey contributed two. we play a full 32 minutes of rattled in for two points. basketball I believe we will Ennis’ Lexi Lindemulder Boys basketball have success at districts.” drew a foul on the next play Ennis’ Ty Morgan won Horn tallied 22 points during but was unable to capital- the tip off and the Mustangs the game. Foster’s three and ize from the line, and Smart were fi rst on the board. Ennis another two points from Isaiah pulled down the rebound. controlled the game until there Galiger made up the team’s total. Sheridan was able to hold En- were two minutes left in the Nine Mustangs scored dur- nis for another two minutes fi rst quarter, when Sheridan’s ing the game – Jake Knack had and Panther Alexis Woirhaye Kenny Foster put up a three- 18 and Gavin McKitrick and was sent to the line where she pointer and found the basket. Ty Morgan both scored 10. A6 Thursday, February 18, 2016

2016

Photo courtesy Amy Kelley

Caitlin Avey in broomball, log saw, dog in a said Amy Kelley who, along T M wheelbarrow and fi re house roll up. with Stacey Gatewood, were in [email protected] While Virginia City is charge of this year’s festivities. most known for summer tour- The three-day event gives Early morning rain did not stop ism and events, Winterfest residents of Madison County a crowd from gathering around always draws a crowd. and its visitors a chance to Virginia City’s ice rink for the Winterfest is sponsored unwind, share in some good annual Winterfest activities this by VICE, a non-profi t orga- company and get outside. past Valentine’s Day weekend. nization out of Virginia City “It’s just fun for everyone,” said The weather held as teams that cares for the ice rink. Kelley, who favors the broomball from the county and surround- “(Winterfest) has been competition. “It’s a fun specta- ing areas hit the ice to battle it out consistent since 2005, but it tor sport and the whole town just for the coveted champion titles has been around since the 80s,” comes out to support each other.”

PHOTO CAPTIONS CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian Jake Herak of the Brown Cows takes a tumble on the ice over his opponent. Photo courtesy Abby Thomas The fi re hose roll up race gets heated. Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian Tommy Nevin (BACK) and Pete Rossiter (L) attack the log during the log saw competition. Photo courtesy Amy Kelley The MaGee’s took the coveted broomball trophy home after three days of competition. BASKETBALL ROUND UP

Abigail Dennis points, Gavin McKitrick had Christian and Shields Val- points, Addie Nesbit scored 16, Josie Hokanson scored nine, Lima to take on the bears on T M 12 and Ty Morgan contrib- ley to close out their regular MaKenna Livezey scored seven, Makenna Livezey scored six and Feb. 12 and then welcomed [email protected] uted 11. Four other Mustangs season – the Eagles traveled Taya DeFrance contributed Hailey Hokanson scored one. their Ruby Valley rivals to Twin scored during the match up. to Madison County on Feb. four, Hailey Hokanson had two Bridges on Feb. 13 for their The Lady Mustangs took a 11 and the Wildcats visited and Alexys Bacon scored one. last game before districts (see ENNIS commanding lead over the Lady the Rebels on Feb. 13. SHERIDAN a feature on the game on A5). Bruins in the fi rst quarter of the Harrison at Shields Valley Twin Bridges at Lima The Mustangs traveled to the game and turned that lead into Manhattan Christian Though the Wildcats battled The Panthers’ fi nal games The Falcons ended their Ruby Valley on Feb. 12 to play a win, 56 – 23. Caitlin Klatt at Harrison hard, they lost to Shields Valley, before districts were against season on a high note, beating the Panthers (see a feature on the led the charge with 16 points. The Wildcats struggled 42 – 76. Chas Buus scored 14 two tough teams – Ennis Lima, 54 – 36. Tracen Eggers game on A5) and then welcomed MaKenzie Moen and Jourdain against the Eagles and lost, to lead the team, and fi ve other and Twin Bridges. See fea- scored 14 points and James Ben- the Gardiner Bruins to the Ennis Klein both scored nine, Danyel 18 – 59. Matt Fouch scored players scored in the game. tures on the games on A5. don scored 12. Seven additional gym on the 13th for their fi nal Martin had six, Danika Philpott eight points, Parker Galt had Though Shields Valley Falcons scored during the game. games of the regular season. had fi ve and fi ve other play- four, Zane VonBergen had played the Lady Wildcats close The Lady Falcons had the ers scored during the game. three, Chas Buus scored two in the fi rst half, Harrison/Wil- same success against Lima and won, 53 – 30. Kailee Gardiner at Ennis and Lane Buus scored one. low-Creek was able to pull away TWIN The Lady Wildcats fared in the third quarter and won, 43 Oliverson had a standout game, The Mustangs started off scoring 18 points. Both Jes- better, but still fell to the Lady – 33. Taya DeFrance and Addie slow, but found their rhythm and BRIDGES sica George and Megan Martin HARRISON Eagles, 50 – 55. Josie Hokan- Nesbit scored in double digits charged ahead of the Bruins, scored nine. Five other play- son led the charge with 20 with 15 and 12, respectively. 52 – 35. Jake Knack scored 16 Harrison played Manhattan The Falcons traveled to ers scored during the game. Thursday, February 18, 2016 A7

Harrison honors their seniors

Submitted by Emma Ste en rison and Willow Creek games vs. Manhattan seniors were recog- recognized their seniors Christian. All 12 Har- nized with family and On Feb. 11, Har- during their basketball rison and Willow Creek friends by their side.

Madison County Sanitarian’s Office P.O. Box 278 - 103 W. Wallace Street Virginia City, MT 59755 (O) 406-843-4275 (F) 406-843-5362 Sandru victorious at American [email protected] Legion oratory competition SERVSAFE TRAINING Submitted by Doug Martin at the school, was our winner. 26th amendment, dealing with a The Madison County Sanitarian’s Office will be holding a series of ServSafe trainings. A Sandru gave two speeches; her citizen’s right to vote at the age successful passing grade will satisfy the Montana Food Code, which requires all licensed food On Feb. 11, the American prepared speech was titled “The of 18. As we all know, talking establishments to have a Certified Food Manager on staff. Legion High School Oratorical Legacy of Liberty.” She gave in front of a crowd is a diffi cult The dates and locations are listed below: Scholarship Program speech con- a touching speech dealing with task to master and Sandru did test was held at the Twin Bridges her thoughts about the cost of a great job. On Feb. 20, Sandru High School. The event went freedom and how it can be fl eet- will represent Twin Bridges at DATE: FEBRUARY 9TH, TUESDAY, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HELD IN VIRGINIA CITY well and after the scores were ing. Her assigned speech, which the American Legion District FEBRUARY 25TH, TUESDAY, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HELD IN VIRGINIA CITY tallied, Kjersten Sandru, a senior was randomly drawn, was on the 6 oratorical contest in Butte. Fee: $75.00 Registration Deadline: One week prior to the class

Registration forms can be found on the Sanitarian’s page of the Madison County website at madison.mt.gov, or the Sanitarian’s Office, located at 103 W. Wallace Street in Virginia City.

Textbooks will be available for pick up at the Madison County Sanitarian’s Office. Applicants must be registered and fees paid in advance of receiving textbooks and exam materials. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Please call the Sanitarian’s Office at 843-4265 to register for this training. Seating is limited, so please register early.

Submitted by Emma Steffen Pictured from L: Winner Shylee Morrow, alternate Kaylee Christensen, second place Angela Cain and third place Dana Lerum.

Harrison School spelling bee Ennis Rodeo Association Submitted by Emma Steffen sixth graders: Jaclyn Hartman, Morrow, second place went to Martin Ore, Rebecca Hodgson; eighth grader Angela Cain and Annual Stockholders Meeting Harrison elementary and three seventh graders: Shylee third went to fi fth grade student junior high students partici- Morrow, Billy Walker and Dana Lerum, with eighth grade pated in a schoolwide spelling Rosie Chater; and three eighth student Kaylee Christensen February 29 at 7:00 p.m. bee on Feb. 10. Three fi fth- graders: Angela Cain, Vern taking fourth and serving as graders, Sage Buus, Dana Homner and Kayley Chris- the team alternate. The three Lerum and Carter Collins tensen. First place went to top spellers will compete in the participated, along with three seventh grade student Shylee county spelling bee in March. Alley Bistro in Ennis

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the Pacifi c Northwest, clear- attend the College of Forestry many animal rescue societies. and 2012; and Best of Show at Obituaries continued from page B4 cutting and lack of regrowth and Conservation at UM. Mr. Lee was a collector Amelia Island Concours in 2014. in the Rocky Mountain states In 1999, Lee was presented of antique colts, winchesters, As a collector, he con- and the responsibilities of with the C.J. McElroy Award European arms and armor and sidered himself the respon- on Chinese soil and documented and Crockett Club founded by business and industry with from Safari Club Interna- modern sporting guns, selec- sible custodian of remark- their migration. He was success- Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, respect to the environment. tional for his contributions to tions of which are featured able artifacts of history. ful in convincing the Xinjiang a life member of the National In 1988, Lee created an hunting and conservation. in his book series, “The Art Bob Lee is survived by his (Shin-jiang) Provincial govern- Rifl e Association, a member of endowment for graduate studies The Robert M. Lee Foun- of the Gun (2002-2003)” and wife, Anne Rutledge Brockinton ment to institute protection for the Visiting Committee of the in wildlife management at the dation has awarded large “Magnifi cent Colts (2011).” An Lee; a sister-in-law, Alta Maree many of its wonderful species Arms and Armor Dept. at the University of Montana. His gift sums to various conservation Exhibition of his many col- Brockinton of New York City; and his reports were responsible Metropolitan Museum of Art, was the largest single dona- organizations and other ef- lections was held at Sotheby’s and a niece, Alta Hagan Thorne for the creation of the Tashg- a research associate in mam- tion ever received and resulted forts to control subdivided New York in June 2013. of London, England. He was organ Wildlife Reserve in the malogy, Museum of Natural in three scientifi c expedi- development of pristine areas. An avid car collector, Lee predeceased by his parents and Pamirs. These expeditions and History, at the University of tions to the Qinghai (Ching- In 1991, he funded the won the coveted Best of Show his in-laws, Alta Maree Massey conservation achievements are Kansas and an affi liate pro- Hy) Province of China, on endowment of the Robert M. award at Pebble Beach Con- Brockinton and David Arthur memorialized in his second fessor of management at The the Tibetan Plateau, to study Lee Gallery of American Arms cours d’Elegance®, the world’s Brockinton, junior, a prominent book, “China Safari (1988).” University of Montana, where increased population manage- at the Metropolitan Museum premier automobile competi- trial lawyer, of Charleston, S.C. Bob Lee was a Fellow of he lectured to graduate students ment for wild yak and musk of Art in New York City. He tion, in 2006 and again in 2009; Online condolences may Exploration in The Explorers about the problems involved in deer. He also created a scholar- also supported of the Nevada Best of Show at The Quail: A be shared at the website www. Club, a member of the Boone saving our ancient forests in ship for Native Americans to Museum of Art in Reno and Motorsports Gathering, in 2006 waltonsfuneralhomes.com. Ty Allen McKay July 10, 1987 – February 11, 2016

Ty Allen McKay was his living in the construction with mounted “trophies” and fork; brother Layne McKay many aunts, uncles, cousins born on July 10, 1987, in and ranching business. Ty was sheds. Ty loved visiting and of Missoula; grandmother and a multitude friends. Missoula and left this world an avid outdoorsman enjoy- entertained everyone with his Fay (Sonny) Addington of A celebration of Ty’s life to go on his forever hunt ing hiking, camping, fishing, fantastic hunting stories. He Polson; step father Rob St. will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Ennis due hunting, four-wheel driving truly was the extreme hunter. Clair of Polson; step sisters Feb. 20 at the Ronan Com- to a ranching accident. and going to the shooting This past season he brought Stephanie (Curtis) Ward, munity Center at 3 p.m. fol- He attended schools in range. When not hunting wild home a mountain goat, black Xavier and Caitlyn of Pol- lowed by a luncheon. Please Polson graduating in 2006 game with his rifle or bow bear, elk, deer and antelope. son, Alesha St. Clair (Josh), bring memories to share. where he was involved in he was scouting for the next Ty leaves behind his Keanen, Logan and Braelyn Lake Funeral Home baseball, wrestling, football hunt, gathering any antler mother Cindy (McAllister) St. of Frenchtown; step grandpar- and Crematory of Pol- and boy scouts. Following his sheds he could spot along Clair of Polson; father Bud ents Bob and Betty St. Clair son is assisting the fam- love of the outdoors, he made the way. His home was filled (Crystal) McKay of Big- of East Helena; as well as ily with arrangements. HOW WE WORK Get a glimpse at how The Madisonian operates so you can engage

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On Feb. 4, more than 160 words were delivered to 12 top- notch spellers. In the end, the Twin Bridges Spelling Bee judges confi rmed the following students as victors. • First Place – sixth grader, Ethan Wayland • Second Place – eighth grader, Ashleigh Guinnane • Third Place – seventh grader, Carl Shaw • Fourth Place – fi fth grader, Ruby Waller

The Twin Bridges’ students will compete in the Madison County Spelling Bee which will be held on March 2 at 10 a.m. in the community room in the new Madison County Admin- istrative Offi ces building. They will join fi ve students from Ennis, four students from Sheridan and three students from Harrison to compete to advance to the state competition.

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Mostly cloudy with a 20 H. Jackson percent chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 35 to 40. B own, Jr. HEALTH & WELLNESS B2 lifestyle SECTION B Thursday, February 18, 2016 It's all peace and love Caitlin Avey As soon as the clock starts, Cassidy Wetzel. T M the fi rst three girls weave their “It’s all peace and love,” [email protected] way down the court and to the added Martin. hoop at game speed. While winning a game or While it has birthed rodeo “I’ve got ball, I’ve got even a state title might seem legends and a Kentucky Derby ball!” yells senior Megan important to some, what is winner, Twin Bridges may be Martin as she grabs the most important to the senior best known as the mecca of the rebound and weaves back down Falcons is leaving a good class C sports world, producing the court. impression. state champions, all-Americans Three by three, the girls “It’s mostly about being a and countless collegiate make their way down the court good role model to the younger athletes. To some, being a trying to beat the clock and girls,” said senior Jessica Falcon may be too much complete layups and good George. “You want to leave a pressure to handle, but that is passes, not once during the drill good infl uence on them.” not often the case – especially is the gym silent. The upperclassmen say for the girl’s varsity basketball As the buzzer rings, the they have been inspired and team. After a trip to the state team falls just short of their infl uenced by their coaches. tournament last year that ended goal. Almost instantly, they “Coach Davis is like the at the semifi nals, expectations run to the sideline and wait for glue that holds us all together – are high and the Lady Falcons their cue. he does so much for the team,” are hoping for redemption. “They have to make a said A. George, referring This week, the team heads to certain number of layups or to Steve Davis, the team’s districts in Manhattan Christian else they have to run,” Olsen assistant coach. “And I have as the number one seed, thanks said. so much respect for Coach to their undefeated record. “Go!” yells Lott, and all 17 Lott. He’s hard and he pushes Walking into the Twin girls run in a dead out sprint to us to do the best we can, but Bridges gym, motivation can the other side and back. “Let’s underneath he is a huge teddy be easily acquired. The shiny go again,” he said, putting time bear.” hardwood fl oor, dressed in red back on the clock. and black, is well-used – the Olsen, a sophomore this Carrying a target Lady Falcons run drill after year, played basketball last year With an undefeated record, drill, shooting basket after but due to an injury decided not the team has a defi nite target basket. to risk it this season. on their back – and that is “Let’s go!” yells head “I didn’t want to leave the something they do not seem to coach Rob Lott as he walks team – we’re like a family,” she mind. into the gym. said. “It’s more pressure but I And just like that, the think that keeps us motivated,” team takes off. A sea of red and Building a family said J. George. black practice jerseys weaves Audrey George, a junior “We just have to focus on around the court, switching on the team, sits against the the good and stay positive,” directions and high fi ving one bleachers watching as her added senior Madyson Beagley. another any chance they get. teammates run down the court. Although the Lady Falcons The Lady Falcons practice With a torn ACL, George is out are heading into the district like a well-oiled machine. They for the remainder of the season, tournament in the number one move as a unit, transitioning as well as the upcoming track spot, getting there has not been from laps to stretches season, but refuses to miss a easy. with constant chatter and practice. Over half the bench sports encouragement throughout. “We’re a family … some either a knee brace or ankle “We focus on the of us have been playing tape and has had to endure and fundamentals,” said Lott. together since we were little,” overcome injuries, gaining “Dribbling, ball handling, she said. them the nickname the “bionic layups and conditioning.” The Falcon players team.” Lott, who has been attribute their success to that Injures aside, the Falcons coaching the Lady Falcons for family aspect. From the team also realize they are not the 16 years, describes himself as sleepovers and dinners to only team hoping for a district, “old-school.” movies and ice skating trips, divisional or state title. “I believe in a good, tough building team chemistry comes “Every team is working work ethic,” he said. “If they before rankings and records. hard,” said Beagley. “We want work hard in practice, they’ll And it is the role of the juniors it, but it’s not going to come work hard in the game.” and, more specifi cally the easily.” Lott shoots a look to Abbi seniors, to help guide and “We just want to stay Olsen, team manager, to put encourage the newcomers and humble as things come and 1:30 on the clock while the underclassmen. take it one game at a time,” team lines up for a three-man “Going from sophomore added Wetzel. weave. year to junior year is like an Lott knows the amount of “You better hustle or awakening,” said George. hard work the girls have put in you’re not going to make it,” “You’re fi nally starting to and recognizes how bad they yells Lott. fi gure everything out and want it. Hard work is the essence you just want to help (the “They’ve just played well of this Lady Falcon team. underclassmen) understand and at the right times,” he said. Even in practice, you can see a be there for them.” “They won’t quit and they look of determination on each “We have struggled with don’t like to lose.” player's face as their effort leadership in the past, so it’s “We want this more than drips in the form of sweat off really important that we build anything,” said Beagley. “It’s their brows. that chemistry,” said senior all or nothing.”

All photos Caitlin Avey/ The Madisonian Top: The Twin Bridges Lady Falcons have a defi nite target on their back as they head into the district tournament this week in Manhattan Christian with an undefeated record. Middle: Nineteen girls make up the Lady Falcon varisty and junior varsity teams for the 2015-2016 season. They are managed by Abbi Olsen and coached by Rob Lott and Steve Davis.

Bottom: Head coach Rob Lott has been coaching the Lady Falcons for 16 years. Bottom right: Seniors Jessica George, Rylee Mehring, Madyson Beagley, Megan Martin and Cassidy Wetzel.

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seed and serves as a barrier develops flowers. Flowers against parasite entry. have special male and female This, Our Valley: After fertilization in the parts involved in reproduction, ovary of a flower, the fertilized which includes pollination By Reverend Keith Axberg egg cell divides many times and fertilization. Pollination to form the plant embryo, is the process by which pollen which forms a wall around is carried by wind, animals itself and is then known as or other disturbance from a seed. When a seed comes the male part of a flower (the By Rebecca Ramsey to rest in conditions suited anther) to the female part (the R W C to its germination, it breaks stigma) of another flower. The open and the embryo inside pollen then moves from the starts to grow. To germinate, stigma to the female ovules. a seed needs three things: Pollen has male gametes Miracle process water, oxygen and the right containing half the normal temperature. Germination chromosomes for that plant. Time to wise up in is the sprouting of a seed. After pollination, these The to focus on the miracle of When a seed sprouts the gametes move to the ovule, unseasonably growth of a flowering plant, embryo grows into a new plant. where they combine with the valley warm weather which comes from seed. Roots grow down to anchor female gametes, which contain we’ve been Although seeds differ in the plant in the ground and half the quota of chromosomes Have you ever tried to Besides, it seems like having is size, shape, color and texture, transport water and nutrients for its plant. This process eat a clock? It is very time “saving” is sort of the business making they have parts in common: from the soil to nourish the is called fertilization. The consuming – Anonymous I am already in, so maybe I am me have • The embryo, which has plant, and become stored ovary grows to form fruit, a walking, talking, living and Rebecca spring fever. numerous parts within itself, food. A shoot grows skyward which protects the seeds and I have been trying to fi gure breathing aarp (which sounds Ramsey Friends with is basically the baby plant. and develops into a stem that helps them spread away from out what the advantage is to quite canine of me). Lord knows greenhouses It develops with an upward carries water and nutrients the parent plant to continue getting older. I’ve heard a lot I should be on a leash at times are preparing their spaces for growing shoot and a downward from the roots to the rest the cycle all over again. about the golden years – which – it’s not uncommon to fi nd me planting. Snow is melting, growing root system. of the plant. The stem also The whole process is a I have been approaching gadding about town in a dog making the ground squishy • The food storage tissues supports leaves so they can miracle! And it reminds me of my whole life, only to fi nd collar (and goodness knows I’m and the air moist. Brave blades (again with several parts), collect sunlight. Leaves capture this great quote on growth: I am better at gathering occasionally in the doghouse). of grass are reaching for the which store carbohydrates, fats sunlight to make food for the “For a seed to achieve its dust than gold. At least the I do believe, interestingly sky. The seed catalogs are and proteins to support the plant through the process of greatest expression, it must dust I’ve collected never enough, that we elders are strewn through every room in embryo during germination. photosynthesis. Photosynthesis come completely undone. came at any great expense, entitled to discounts. The the house, so I can daydream • The seed coat, which is is the process of a plant that The shell cracks, its insides so that’s a good thing. moral reasoning behind this about my fantasy garden and the covering that provides converts light energy into come out and everything Rumor has it that as we pronouncement is that not only flowerbeds in any free moment. mechanical protection to chemical energy, also known changes. To someone who get older am I old, but I am cheap, too. I know I’m not the only one the other parts of the seed. as food for the plant. doesn’t understand growth, we become That should gain me a reduction aching to put my fingers in soil. It prevents excessive loss When the plant matures it would look like complete wiser, but I just on principal (pun intended). So this week, I choose of water from within the and is ready to reproduce, it destruction.” – Cynthia Occelli think I lost I’m convinced that the my capacity best way to save pennies to become a is by not spending them in wise guy when the fi rst place. I see those the dentist wonderful ads on television removed my that offer the world for only A Christmas déjà vu Rev. Keith Axberg wisdom teeth three monthly payments of an last century. In arm and a leg, and if ordered By Charlie Rossiter theory, it was to make more now, they will throw in a set room for the rest of my pearly of steak knives to make the * Editor’s note: Charlie always anonymous (at least couldn’t place him. He could Red started to give a detailed whites, but I have always surgery easier. I appreciate submitted this column to the kids) and normally possibly have been from my list of items which he’d been suspected the holes left behind their generosity of spirit, but during the holiday season suffers a little from stage own past or maybe an old busily accumulating all year provided an escape route for while my fl esh is weak, my but it slipped through the fright. The two assistant picture, but he was uncannily and dictated for what seemed the gray matter that used to mind is still tarp as a shack! cracks! I recently discovered elves (Legion members) familiar. One of his like a couple of minutes. live up there betwixt the ears. That is yet another it and thought a little try to keep order in the classmates, a young girl, had Santa asked him if he had Be that as it may, I have advantage of growing older; Christmas cheer in February pandemonium that ensues tried to cut in front of him been a good boy this year made every effort to stay ahead there is more time and space couldn’t hurt. Enjoy! at this time of the night. We in line and he was having and he replied, “I’ve been of the brain drain by exercising between the mistakes I make. try to run a very smooth and nothing to do with it. In his a really good boy this year, the three arghs. That’s pirate Wisdom lives between the tick Our American Legion orderly procession to visit anger he had given her a Santa,” his baby blue eyes talk for reading, writing, and and the tock of the clock. local post #686 has many the old gent (in reality it’s sudden push, which upended batting and displaying an ‘rithmetic. I have been told that I’ve occasionally been sold functions during the a little like herding wild her, and she unceremoniously angelic look as he fibbed. if one does that triad regularly, a bill of goods, only to discover year. The first and main goats). Parents with cell landed on the hardwood The little girl, next the squirrel upstairs may be the reality fell short of the function is to flag our phones and cameras are gym floor. The look on in line, listening to his able to get off the wheel and use promise. I once bought a set of local cemeteries and hold pushing and shoving to get her face was of complete fabrications knew that the passing lane on occasion. non-stick cookware invented Memorial Day services. One in the unspoiled position surprise. The mischievous Santa was gonna bust that On the other hand, by someone who’d obviously other duty involves our high for the perfect pictures imp looked inoffensively brat and started smiling have you ever noticed that never seen me cook; oy vey! school Christmas concert. of little Johnny or Sally around as if he’d had nothing in anticipation. Santa, Rodin’s Thinker never seems I do make unwise decisions, At this time of the year, our with this famous icon. to do with the present missing his opportunity to to accomplish anything? but over the decades I have members get together and Many years back, after we altercation and proceeded make things right with her, He just sits there, but I become wiser. I’ve learned sack up hard candy and an got Santa seated, I heard a ahead in the line. The little promised to deliver the red don’t blame him. Thinking to bide my time while orange for the grade school commotion in the line behind girl looked for some help head’s requested Christmas can be quite exhausting. chewing on my options. kids. These are distributed multiple undaunted parents, as she started to bellow booty, and sent the little I know; I tried it once. The purveyor of the after the Christmas concert in all entranced with their own like a freshly weaned calf hooligan on his way with a Now, what were we proverbial snake-oil cries out, the high school gymnasium, children getting to sit on as she realized her teacher sack of candy and a hearty talking about? Oh, yes, the “He who hesitates is lost.” later in the evening. Over Santa’s lap and oblivious was nowhere to be seen. “Ho ho ho.” The girl, advantages of growing older. My response? “Yea, the years our members have to anything or anyone else I stepped over to the girl knowing full well that her One benefi t often touted is verily thou shalt looketh adopted certain jobs that in the gymnasium. They and helped her up and got antagonist had just gotten having an opportunity to save before thou leapest!” they do on an annual basis. all wanted a picture for the her back in line to see Santa. away with perjury, stepped one’s doubloons. A national I know enough to call a Some of our members man ages, or at least a picture to I whispered to her not to up to Santa wearing a frown retirement organization has timeout – to think before I the front doors and distribute post on Facebook the next worry, as Santa saw what had and looked him squarely in been trying to get me to sign act, to “sleep on it” before a large Washington apple morning. The commotion happened and would know the eyes. Santa asked her if up since I turned 50, promising making a major decision – to the parents and other was emanating from a little how to handle the situation. she had been a good girl this discounts of one sort or another and I cannot remember ever adults leaving the concert. boy with a tuft of red hair She smiled and thanked me. year and she pessimistically as a reward for continuing regretting the delay (but Another member and I are and sky blue eyes, who had She retaliated to her nemesis replied, “Are you the real to draw breath past that my memory foam could be responsible for getting Santa to be enrolled in one of the by sticking her tongue out Santa or just a fake?” Santa magical half-century mark. I defective, I’ll grant you). Claus into the gymnasium earlier grade school classes. at him. He didn’t seem to replied, “Well, of course found I could save even more As for our golden years, I and seated on a chair where You could tell he was in his notice and showed no sign I’m the real Santa!” cash by NOT signing up! say this: Become the Clock. he interviews the children best clothes (not by his own of remorse, as his mission The little girl retorted, They tried again to get Find what makes you Tick and and hears their Christmas choice) – he was wearing a was to get to Santa. Two “Well if you’re the real me to enroll when I turned embrace it – for Tock is truly wishes. It normally runs set of red suspenders over kids later he reached his Santa, what’s my name?” 55 – the double nickel – but cheap in this, our valley. pretty smoothly, but on a white shirt. His hair had goal and with a hop landed Santa was caught off guard like the speed limit of that occasion we do have small been messed up and he was on the old gent’s lap. Little and replied to the doubting name, no one ever paid any Keith Axberg writes on problems, which have to displaying the remnants of attention to either of us, so I matters concerning life and be taken into account. an earlier black eye. I knew returned the favor and ignored faith. He can be reached at Our Santa Claus is I’d seen him before, but I continued on page B7 yet another invitation to save. [email protected]. Commodity Insite! Knock on wood by Jerry Welch

It is bad enough the stock and Association that supposedly has looking to grow families or Pig, is expected to have good Fortunately, Chen does have Chen duly notes that because commodity markets dance to the more than 50,000 members. resolve questions of the heart luck and has a face that “conveys good news for some. According monkeys like fruit and the color red whims and ways of the Federal Those that know me shouldn’t wait any longer. strong personality and ability.” to NBC News, “Chen expects that alone can bring good fortune. Reserve, other global central banks understand I am not (knock on Think about that for a It goes without saying that good times ahead for anyone born Stock up on red apples he urges. and the fragile psychology of wood) superstitious. But when moment. The world’s markets I quickly checked out the years in the Year of the Snake (1941, His fi nal suggestion to ward off bad investors, traders and agricultural I discovered the Chinese dub and economies are going to hell comprising Year of the Dog. I did 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, luck for those born in an unlucky producers. But it now seems 2016 the Year of the Monkey in a handbasket with fi rms going so not because I am superstitious 2013); the Dragon (1940, 1952, year is to wear more green, which market participants must possess with some sobering economic bankrupt, but such a scenario (knock on wood), because I am 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012); the is an acknowledgement of the an understanding of feng shui, a forecasts for the New Year, should be shrugged off and those in not. And those years are 1946, Sheep (1943, 1967, 1979, 1991, monkey’s natural jungle habitat. Chinese philosophical system of it caught my attention. After love should get married and have 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 and 2003, 2015); and Ox (1949, The year is young and most “harmonizing everyone with the all, one of the most quoted of children anyway. He does go on to 2006. To Mr. Trump’s chagrin, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009). markets controlled by the bears. surrounding environment,” as sayings is, “As China goes, so say with conviction, “It’s a good he was born in 1946 and for Chen claims, ‘Those animals What I am trying to grasp is how Wikipedia describes the practice. go stocks and commodities.” year for people to give birth and to that he blames his mother. get along well with monkeys’.” bears will or will not get along with According to NBC News, Understand China and one of its look for love. Babies born in the Chen also noted that those Happily, Chen has a helpful monkeys, dogs, pigs, tigers, rabbits, “For the superstitious in China, philosophies and just maybe, a Year of the Monkey are regarded born in the Year of the Tiger – hint for those born in unlucky snakes, dragons, sheep and oxen. the astrological divinations of glimpse of the future can be seen. as very hardworking and lucky.” 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, years. He suggests eating more On second thought, maybe I should a local feng shui master can be Feng shui master Chen Shuafu Not holding back and willing 2010 – will not have a good red apples and storing them at not worry about such mythical important guidance in making recently stated, “In 2016 we to dabble in United States politics year ahead. Nor those born in home. I was encouraged by that and irrational things. After all, I do decisions for the coming year. will see a big slide in the world Chen Shuafu stated with chutzpah, the Year of the Rabbit – 1951, suggestion because I buy apples not believe in superstition because For many others, the annual economy. The global economic “The monkey year is not good 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011. on a regular basis not because I it brings bad luck. But according predictions are just for fun.” situation will be terrible and lots of for people born in the Year of the Or those born in the Year of the am superstitious (knock on wood), to feng shui master Chen, 2016 The feng shui master referred companies will be bankrupted.” Dog. Donald Trump will have a Pig – 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, because I am not. I also believe will only bring bad luck to those to by NBC News in this case He also suggests postponing diffi cult campaign year.” Chen 1995, 2007. Tough times are ahead my computer and cell phone being born in certain years. Fortunately is Chen Shuafu, longtime important fi nancial decisions also notes that Hilary Clinton, for those born in any of those an Apple will help me (knock on (knock on wood), I was not born chairman of the China Fengshui in 2016, but warns that those who is born in the Year of the unlucky years if Chen is right. wood) be lucky this year as well. in one of those jinxed years. B4 Thursday, February 18, 2016 comics & Puzzles

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oist and delicious Sheila Devor’s Pancake MCupcakes with Maple Bacon Buttercream Frosting is one of those times when bacon really DOES belong in dessert! I loved the maple-bacon flavor in the icing. You can add a bit of bacon to the batter too for an extra pop of flavor... Because you can never have enough bacon. Right? Quite the treat! See step-by-step photos of Sheila’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/pancakecupcake Editor's Note: Any editorial cartoons printed in our paper do not refl ect the opinion of the staff of The Madisonian. You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and Sheila Devor chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a Towanda, KS pinch”... (pop. 1,450) - Janet

Pancake Cupcakes with Maple Bacon Frosting What You Need • In a separate medium bowl, whisk milk FOR THE CUPCAKES and eggs, then stir in butter. 2 c all-purpose flour • Add milk mixture to the dry ingredients. 1 tbsp sugar Whisk until just moistened and combined. 2 tsp baking powder • Divide batter among the muffin cups. 1 tsp salt Bake until puffed and firm to the touch, 1 1/2 c whole milk about 10 min. 2 eggs • Let cool for 5 min; remove cupcakes to a 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and wire rack. Cool completely. cooled • To make frosting, whip the butter on FOR THE FROSTING medium-high for about 5 min. 1 c unsalted butter, room temp • Reduce mixer to low; add powdered sugar 2 1/2 c powdered sugar a little at a time, waiting until it’s mostly 3 tbsp maple syrup incorporated before adding more. 1 tsp vanilla extract • Once all of the powdered sugar has been 3 slices bacon; cooked, cooled added, scrape the sides of the bowl and and crumbled increase the speed to medium-high and whip until fluffy, 1 to 2 min. Directions • Add maple syrup and vanilla; whip for 1 • Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line min or so to incorporate. muffin pan with liners and spray • Add the bacon and mix to combine. with non-stick spray. • Spread frosting on cupcakes. • Whisk flour, sugar, baking • Top with additional crumbled bacon, if powder and salt in a large bowl; desired. set aside. Submitted by: Sheila Devor, Towanda, KS (pop. 1,450) www.justapinch.com/pancakecupcake Brought to you by American Hometown Media

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS secured by said trust deed immediately due Box 247, Virginia City, MT 59755. Street in Virginia City, MT 59755, the follow- CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is TRACT 26 OF JEFFERSON RIVER RANCH- MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, and payable, said sums being the following, 5. The lien was subsequently assigned on ing described real property situated in Madi- hereby given that the undersigned Successor ES SUBDIVISION PLAT, IN MADISON MADISON COUNTY to wit: $91,117.50 with interest thereon at the August 13, 2012, to: son County, Montana: Trustee will, on May 20, 2016 at the hour of COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF rate of 2.87500 percent per annum beginning Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT Lot 2 of Ramshorn Mountain Estates Minor 02:00 PM, sell at public auction to the highest THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF ON FILE KARLA M. BOYD, May 1, 2014; plus uncollected late charges of 59108. Subdivision, a portion of the NW ¼ NE¼ of bidder for cash, the interest in the following AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE Deceased. $282.23; plus escrow advances of $3,996.08; 6. As of February 11, 2016, the amount of tax section 18, Township 5 South, Range 4 West, described real property which the Grantor COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, MADI- Probate No. DP-29-2016-2 plus property inspection fee of $228.75; plus due is: P.M.M., according to the offi cial plat thereof has or had power to convey at the time of SON COUNTY, MONTANA. (PLAT REFER- Hon. Judge Loren Tucker title search of $430.00; plus other foreclosure TAXES: $20.00 fi led in Book 4 of plats, Page 260, Records of execution by him of the said Deed of Trust, ENCE IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 375) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- fees and costs of $1,931.00; plus other costs PENALTY: $.40 Madison County, Montana, excepting there- together with any interest which the Grantor The benefi cial interest under said Deed of dersigned have been appointed personal of $101.56; together with title expense, costs, INTEREST: $5.17 from that portion conveyed to the State Water or his successors in interest acquired after Trust and the obligations secured thereby representative of the above-named estate. trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees incurred COST: $365.97 Conservation Board of the State of Montana the execution of said Deed of Trust, to satisfy are presently held by U.S. Bank National As- All persons having claims against the said herein by reason of said default; any further TOTAL: $391.54 by Document Recorded in Book 147, Page the obligations thereby secured and the costs sociation, as Trustee, successor in interest deceased are required to present their claims sums advanced by the benefi ciary for the pro- NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a rate 45, together with the Improvements, Tene- and expenses of sale, including reasonable to Bank of America, National Association, within four months after the fi rst publication tection of the above described property and of 5/6 of 1% per month. ments, Hereditaments, and Appurtenances charges by the Successor Trustee, at the fol- as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle of this notice or said claims will be forever its interest therein; and prepayment penal- 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, thereto. lowing place: Bank National Association, as Trustee, for the barred. ties/premiums, if applicable. the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus Jason R Schwend and Liza M Schwend, as Madison County Courthouse, North Entrance Holders of the RAAC Series 2007-SP2 Trust, Claims must either be mailed to Richenda A. Due to the defaults stated above, the Ben- any subsequent accrued interest and any Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to of the Madison County Courthouse, 110 East Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Cer- Scott and Jon M. Scott, the personal repre- efi ciary has elected and has directed the other applicable subsequent taxes, penalties, Charles J Peterson, Attorney, as Trustee, to Wallace, Virginia City, MT 59755 tifi cates, Series 2007-SP2. sentatives, return receipt requested, at P.O Trustee to sell the above-described property interest and costs due, must be paid by April secure an obligation owed to Countrywide John A. “Joe” Solseng, a member of the Mon- The Benefi ciary has declared the Grantor in BOX 154, Virginia City, Montana 59755-0154, to satisfy the obligation. 18, 2016, which is the date that the redemp- Bank, FSB, as Benefi ciary, by Deed of Trust tana state bar, of Robinson Tait, P.S. is the default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and or fi led with the Clerk of the above-entitled Notice is further given that any person named tion period expires or expired. dated January 14, 2008 recorded January 29, duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant the Promissory Note (“Note”) secured by said Court. has the right, at any time prior to the date 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs 2008 under Document No 124282. The ben- to the Deed of Trust in which Stephen H. El- Deed of Trust due to Grantor’s failure to time- DATED this 19th day of January, 2016 last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior efi cial interest is currently held by Green Tree lis, an unmarried man as Grantor, conveyed ly pay all monthly installments of principal, //s// Richenda A. Scott proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust to April 18, 2016, which is the date the re- Servicing LLC. First American Title Com- said real property to MONTANA TITLE AND interest and if applicable, escrow reserves Personal Representative reinstated by making payment to the Ben- demption period expires, or on or prior to the pany, LLC, is the Successor Trustee pursuant ESCROW, INC. as Trustee, to secure an ob- for taxes and/or insurance as required by //s// Jon M. Scott efi ciary of the entire amount then due (other date on which the county treasurer will oth- to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the ligation owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC the Note and Deed of Trust. The default for Personal Representative than such portion of the principal as would not erwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be offi ce of the Clerk and Recorder of Madison REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY which foreclosure is made is grantors’ failure (Pub. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016) lb then be due had no default occurred) and by issued to the purchaser/assignee on the day County, Montana. AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN MORTGAGE to pay when due the following sums: monthly MNAXLP curing any other default complained of herein following the date that the redemption period The benefi ciary has declared a default in the CORPORATION, Benefi ciary of the secu- payments of principal, interest and escrow of that is capable of being cured by tendering expires or on the date the county treasurer terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make rity instrument, said Deed of Trust which is $293,555.65 beginning October 1, 2009; to- NOTICE TO CREDITORS the performance required under the obliga- will otherwise issue a tax deed. the monthly payments due in the amount of dated May 1, 2006 and was recorded on May gether with title expense, costs, trustee’s fees MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, tion or to cure the default, by paying all costs 9. The business address and telephone num- $1,927.17, beginning December 1, 2014, and 8, 2006 as Instrument No. 113142, of offi cial and attorney’s fees incurred herein by reason MADISON COUNTY and expenses actually incurred in enforcing ber of the county treasurer who is responsible each month subsequent, which monthly in- records in the Offi ce of the Recorder of Madi- of said default; any further sums advanced IN THE RE OF THE ESTATE OF: the obligation and Deed of Trust, together for issuing the tax deed is: Madison County stallments would have been applied on the son County, Montana. by the benefi ciary for the protection of the LAURA THELMA BARIL, also known as with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. Treasurer, 103 W. Wallace Street, P.O. Box principal and interest due on said obligation The Deed of Trust encumbers real property above described real property and its interest THELMA BARIL, If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any 247, Virginia City, MT 59755, Telephone: and other charges against the property or (“Property”) located at 833 S 2nd St, Ennis, therein; and prepayment penalties/premiums, Deceased. reason, the successful bidder’s sole and ex- (406) 843-4212. loan. The total amount due on this obliga- MT 59729 and being more fully described as if applicable. Probate No. DP-29-2016-3 clusive remedy shall be the return of monies FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PER- tion as of June 17, 2015 is $221,007.20 follows: By reason of said default, the benefi ciary has That the undersigned has been appointed paid to the Successor Trustee and the suc- SONS/ENTITIES LISTED ABOVE WHOSE principal, interest at the rate of 6.375% total- LOT 4A AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON declared all sums owing on the obligation se- Personal Representative of the above-named cessful bidder shall have no further recourse. ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: ing $8839.53, late charges in the amount of THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 4 AND 5, cured by said trust deed immediately due and estate. All persons having claims against Dated: January 22, 2016 1)The address of the interested party is un- $458.16, escrow advances of $1701.94 plus BLOCK 3 OF ARMITAGE`S DEER MEAD- payable, said sums being the following, to said decedent are required to present their /s/ John A. “Joe” Solseng known. accruing interest at the rate of $38.61 per OW ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF ENNIS, wit: $425,753.84 with interest thereon at the claims within four (4) months after the date John A. “Joe” Solseng, a member of the Mon- 2)The published notice meets the legal re- diem, late charges, and other costs and fees AS SAID PLAT IS FILED IN PLAT BOOK 2, rate of 8.75000 percent per annum beginning of the fi rst publication of this notice, or said tana state bar, Attorney of Robinson Tait, quirements for notice of a pending tax deed that may be advanced. PAGE 142, RECORDS OF MADISON COUN- September 1, 2009; plus escrow advances claims will be forever barred. P.S., MSB #11800 issuance. The Benefi ciary anticipates and may disburse TY, MONTANA. of $33,555.89; plus property inspection of Claims must either be mailed to WILFRED B. (Pub. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016) RTps 3)The interested party’s rights in the property such amounts as may be required to preserve The benefi cial interest under said Deed of $197.75; plus late charges of $2,428.58; BARIL, the Personal Representative, return MNAXLP may be in jeopardy. and protect the property and for real property Trust and the obligations secured thereby plus other fees and costs in the amount of receipt requested, at 21240 W. Sycamore Dated at Ennis, Montana this 11th day of Feb- taxes that may become due or delinquent, un- are presently held by Deutsche Bank Trust $7,389.09; together with title expense, costs, Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85396, or fi led with the PUBLIC NOTICE ruary, 2016. less such amounts of taxes are paid by the Company Americas, as Trustee for Residen- trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees incurred Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Liberty Place, Inc. /Whitehall Public Trans- By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Bill- Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the tial Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset- herein by reason of said default; any further Dated: January 12, 2016 portation is seeking bids for a 3 bus stor-age ings, MT 59108 Benefi ciary, the amounts or taxes will be add- Backed Pass-Through Certifi cates, Series sums advanced by the benefi ciary for the pro- //s// WILFRED B. BARIL unit to be built behind Liberty Place, Inc. (Pub. Feb. 11, 18, 2016) eb ed to the obligations secured by the Deed of 2006-QS10. tection of the above described property and Personal Representative Corporate building at 313 W. Legion Ave in MNAXLP Trust. Other expenses to be charged against The Benefi ciary has declared the Grantor in its interest therein; and prepayment penal- STATE OF ARIZONA) Whitehall. Project details can be picked up the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and ties/premiums, if applicable. :ss at the Liberty Place, Inc. offi ce. Sealed bids fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses the Promissory Note (“Note”) secured by said Due to the defaults stated above, the Ben- COUNTY OF Maricopa) can be dropped off before 12:00pm on Febru- NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED of the sale and late charges, if any. Deed of Trust due to Grantor’s failure to time- efi ciary has elected and has directed the WILFRED B. BARIL, being fi rst duly sworn, ary 19, 2016. Bids will be formally opened on Benefi ciary has elected, and has directed the ly pay all monthly installments of principal, Trustee to sell the above-described property MAY BE ISSUED Trustee to sell the above described property interest and if applicable, escrow reserves to satisfy the obligation. upon oath, deposes and says: February 24, 2016 at 1:00pm. TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PAR- That he has read the foregoing NOTICE TO to satisfy the obligation. for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Notice is further given that any person named TIES (REGARDING THE REAL PROPERTY The sale is a public sale and any person, Note and Deed of Trust. The default for which has the right, at any time prior to the date CREDITORS and that the facts and matters (Pub. Feb. 4, 11, 18, DESCRIBED BELOW) WHOSE CURRENT contained therein are true, correct, accurate 2016) wpt including the benefi ciary, excepting only the foreclosure is made is grantors’ failure to pay last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price when due the following sums: monthly pay- proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust and complete to the best of his knowledge MNAXLP Tim Stasnos; Estate of Tim Stasnos; Olga and belief. I make this declaration under pen- must be paid immediately upon the close of ments of principal, interest and escrow total- reinstated by making payment to the Ben- Mihopoulos; Christos Stasnos; Mike Miho- bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid ing $51,709.92 beginning June 1, 2014; less a efi ciary of the entire amount then due (other alty of perjury under the laws of the State of NOTICE TO CREDITORS poulos; Any Assigns, Successors, Personal Montana. money orders, certifi ed checks or cashier’s suspense balance of $1.89; together with title than such portion of the principal as would not MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, Representatives, Heirs, Devisees or Ben- checks). The conveyance will be made by expense, costs, trustee’s fees and attorney’s then be due had no default occurred) and by //s// WILFRED B. BARIL MADISON COUNTY efi ciaries of or to the Above Parties; and Any Personal Representative Trustee’s Deed without any representation or fees incurred herein by reason of said default; curing any other default complained of herein IN THE RE OF THE ESTATE OF: Other Parties Claiming an Interest, Whether warranty, including warranty of Title, express any further sums advanced by the benefi ciary that is capable of being cured by tendering SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me WILLIAM RICHARD STRUCKMAN, also Legal or Equitable in the Real Property De- this 12th day of January, 2016. or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an for the protection of the above described real the performance required under the obliga- known as WILLIAM R. STRUCKMAN, scribed Below. as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the property and its interest therein; and prepay- tion or to cure the default, by paying all costs //s// Brenda Rodriguez Deceased. Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Notary Public for the State of Arizona sale is being made subject to all existing con- ment penalties/premiums, if applicable. and expenses actually incurred in enforcing Probate No. DP-29-2016-4 Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- ditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other en- By reason of said default, the benefi ciary has the obligation and Deed of Trust, together Residing at: Buckeye, Arizona That the undersigned has been appointed EN: My Commission expires: July 13, 2019 vironmental or health hazards. The sale pur- declared all sums owing on the obligation se- with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. Personal Representative of the above-named 1.As a result of a property tax delinquency, a chaser shall be entitled to possession of the cured by said trust deed immediately due and If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any (SEAL) estate. All persons having claims against property tax lien exists on the following de- Personal Representative’s Attorney: property on the 10th day following the sale. payable, said sums being the following, to wit: reason, the successful bidder’s sole and ex- said decedent are required to present their scribed real property in which you may have The grantor, successor in interest to the $316,562.38 with interest thereon at the rate clusive remedy shall be the return of monies Karen McMullin claims within four (4) months after the date an interest (Madison County Tax Parcel/ID Post Offi ce Box 55 grantor or any other person having an inter- of 4.63 percent per annum beginning May 1, paid to the Successor Trustee and the suc- of the fi rst publication of this notice, or said No. 19319300): est in the property, at any time prior to the 2014; plus escrow advances of $14,602.97; cessful bidder shall have no further recourse. Ennis, MT 59729 claims will be forever barred. Madison County Treasurer’s Abbreviated Le- Telephone: (406) 682-7878 trustee’s sale, may pay to the benefi ciary or less a suspense balance of $1.89; plus prop- Dated: December 17, 2015 Claims must either be mailed to DOLORES V. gal Description: the successor in interest to the benefi ciary erty inspection fees of $235.00; plus late fees /s/ John A. “Joe” Solseng (Pub. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016) km STRUCKMAN, the Personal Representative, SECTION: 15 TOWNSHIP: 03S RANGE: MNAXLP the entire amount then due under the deed of $668.08; plus deferred principal balance John A. “Joe” Solseng, a member of the Mon- return receipt requested, at PO. Box 1438, 03W of trust and the obligation secured thereby of $159,860.07; plus other fees and costs in tana state bar, of Robinson Tait, P.S., MSB Ennis, MT 59729, or fi led with the Clerk of ACRES 14.68, MANHATTAN SUR 10799 ME (including costs and expenses actually in- the amount of $2,885.06; together with title #11800 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE the above-entitled Court. 0681 curred and attorney’s fees) other than such expense, costs, trustee’s fees and attorney’s (Pub. Feb. 18, 25 and Mar. 3 2016) rt THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED Dated: January 22, 2016 GEOCODE: 25-0690-15-3-01-01-0000 portion of the principal as would not then be fees incurred herein by reason of said default; MNAXLP TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR //s// DOLORES V. STRUCKMAN Full Legal Description: due had no default occurred and thereby cure any further sums advanced by the benefi ciary Personal Representative THE MANHATAN PATENTED LODE MIN- CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is the default. for the protection of the above described BIG SKY FIRE DEPARTMENT hereby given that the undersigned Successor STATE OF MONTANA ) ING CLAIM, A PORTION OF SURVEY NO. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be post- property and its interest therein; and prepay- Trustee will, on June 8, 2016 at the hour of :ss 10799, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED poned by public proclamation up to 15 days ment penalties/premiums, if applicable. AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 02:00 PM, sell at public auction to the highest COUNTY OF MADISON ) IN PATENT, HAVING A BLM PATENT NUM- for any reason, and in the event of a bank- Due to the defaults stated above, the Ben- REGULAR MEETING bidder for cash, the interest in the following DOLORES V. STRUCKMAN, being fi rst duly BER 1120769, EMBRACING A PORTION ruptcy fi ling, the sale may be postponed by efi ciary has elected and has directed the AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY REGULAR described real property which the Grantor sworn, upon oath, deposes and says: OF SECTIONS 15 AND 16, TOWNSHIP 3 the trustee for up to 120 days by public proc- Trustee to sell the above-described property MEETING has or had power to convey at the time of That she has read the foregoing NOTICE TO SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, P.M.M., MADI- lamation at least every 30 days. to satisfy the obligation. Wednesday, February 24, 2016 – 8:30 AM execution by him of the said Deed of Trust, CREDITORS and that the facts and matters SON COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Notice is further given that any person named Big Sky Fire Department, Station #1 together with any interest which the Grantor contained therein are true, correct, accurate TO PATENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED has the right, at any time prior to the date 650 Rainbow Trout Run, Big Sky or his successors in interest acquired after and complete to the best of her knowledge NO. 165135, RECORDS OF MADISON WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure Introduction of visitors and guests the execution of said Deed of Trust, to satisfy and belief. I make this declaration under pen- COUNTY, MONTANA. Dated: December 10, 2015 proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust 1.Call to Order the obligations thereby secured and the costs alty of perjury under the laws of the State of 2.The 2011 property taxes (second half) be- Dalia Martinez reinstated by making payment to the Ben- 2.Public Comment and expenses of sale, including reasonable Montana. came delinquent on June 1, 2012. Assistant Secretary, efi ciary of the entire amount then due (other 3.Consent Agenda Items - Action Required: charges by the Successor Trustee, at the fol- //s// DOLORES V. STRUCKMAN 3. The property tax lien was attached as the First American Title Company, LLC than such portion of the principal as would not a.Approval of draft minutes of January 21, lowing place: Personal Representative result of a tax lien sale held on July 16, 2012. Successor Trustee then be due had no default occurred) and by 2016 Regular Meeting North Entrance of the Madison County Court- SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a Title Financial Specialty Services curing any other default complained of herein b.Financial Reports for January 2016 house, 110 East Wallace, Virginia City, MT this 22nd day of January, 2016. tax lien sale on July 17, 2012, by: PO Box 339 that is capable of being cured by tendering c.Monthly Financial Statements 59755 //s// Karen McMullin Madison County, 103 W. Wallace Street, P.O. Blackfoot ID 83221 the performance required under the obliga- d.Check Register: Checks 6115254 – 6115321 John A. “Joe” Solseng, a member of the Mon- Notary Public for the State of Montana Box 247, Virginia City, MT 59755. STATE OF Idaho tion or to cure the default, by paying all costs 4.Fire Chief’s Report – William Farhat tana state bar, of Robinson Tait, P.S. is the Residing at: Ennis 5. The lien was subsequently assigned on ) and expenses actually incurred in enforcing 5.Correspondence duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to My Commission expires: 9/14/2019 August 13, 2012, to: ) ss. the obligation and Deed of Trust, together 6.New Business the Deed of Trust in which Reid L. Rosenthal, (SEAL) Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT County of Bingham with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. a.Ambulance Remount on New Chassis ver- as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Personal Representative’s Attorney: 59108. ) If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any sus Complete New Purchase Discussion Fidelity National title Ins. Comp., A Califor- Karen McMullin 6. As of February 11, 2016, the amount of tax On this 10 day of December, 2015 before me, reason, the successful bidder’s sole and ex- b.Tuition Reimbursement Request for Pro- nia Corp. as Trustee, to secure an obligation Post Offi ce Box 55 due is: a notary public in and for said County and clusive remedy shall be the return of monies bationary Employee Attending Paramedic owed to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG- Ennis, MT 59729 TAXES: $20.00 State, personally appeared Dalia Martinez, paid to the Successor Trustee and the suc- Program ISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS Telephone: (406) 682-7878 PENALTY: $.40 known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of cessful bidder shall have no further recourse. 7.Unfi nished Business NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINAN- (Pub. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016) km INTEREST: $5.17 First American Title Company, LLC, Succes- Dated: December 18, 2015 a.Fire Station #1 Renovation Update CIAL NETWORK, INC, its successor and as- MNAXLP COST: $365.97 sor Trustee, known to me to be the person /s/ John A. “Joe” Solseng b.Deputy Fire Chief Position Update signs, Benefi ciary of the security instrument, TOTAL: $391.54 whose name is subscribed to the foregoing John A. “Joe” Solseng, a member of the Mon- c.2016-17 Annual Budget Committee Update said Deed of Trust which is dated October NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a rate instrument and acknowledged to me that she tana state bar, of Robinson Tait, P.S., MSB d.Fire Chief’s Review Committee Update 31, 2005 and was recorded on November 17, of 5/6 of 1% per month. executed the same. #11800 e.ISO Protection Class Change 2005 as Instrument No. 110237 BOOK 547 MAY BE ISSUED 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, Shannon Gavin (Pub. Feb. 18, 25 and Mar. 3 2016) rt TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PAR- f.Master Plan – Next Steps PAGE 313, of offi cial records in the Offi ce of the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus Notary Public MNAXLP g.Montana Firefi ghter Testing Consortium the Recorder of Madison County, Montana. TIES (REGARDING THE REAL PROPERTY any subsequent accrued interest and any Bingham County, Idaho DESCRIBED BELOW) WHOSE CURRENT Lawsuit Settlement The Deed of Trust encumbers real prop- other applicable subsequent taxes, penalties, Commission expires: 01/19/2018 8.Other Business erty (“Property”) located at 308 South Main ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: interest and costs due, must be paid by April NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE Green Tree V Schwend 42072.406 THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED a.Trustee Election Update Street, Sheridan, MT 59749 and being more Tim Stasnos; Estate of Tim Stasnos; Olga 18, 2016, which is the date that the redemp- (Pub. Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016) mk Mihopoulos; Christos Stasnos; Mike Miho- TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR 9.Public Comment fully described as follows: tion period expires or expired. MNAXLP 10.Date for next regular meeting – March 23, THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS poulos; Any Assigns, Successors, Personal 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is Representatives, Heirs, Devisees or Ben- hereby given that the undersigned Successor 2016 @ 8:30am COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOL- are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior 11.Adjourn LOWS: REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN efi ciaries of or to the Above Parties; and Any to April 18, 2016, which is the date the re- Trustee will, on May 20, 2016 at the hour of Other Parties Claiming an Interest, Whether PUBLIC NOTICE 02:00 PM, sell at public auction to the highest (Pub. Feb. 18, 2016) bsfd THE COUNTY OF MADISON, STATE OF demption period expires, or on or prior to the MNAXLP MONTANA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS Legal or Equitable in the Real Property De- date on which the county treasurer will oth- The Board of Madison County Commissioners bidder for cash, the interest in the following FOLLOWS: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 13 OF THE scribed Below. erwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be will not be holding their regular Commission described real property which the Grantor ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SHERIDIAN, AC- Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana issued to the purchaser/assignee on the day meeting on Monday, February 22, 2016, as they has or had power to convey at the time of PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CASE CORDING TO THE OFFICIAL AMENDED Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- following the date that the redemption period will be attending a court hearing at the Madison execution by him of the said Deed of Trust, 41F-A15 (PART OF) PLAT OF THE SURVEY THEREOF NOW ON EN: expires or on the date the county treasurer County Courthouse in Virginia City, MT. The together with any interest which the Grantor Kroenke Land and Livestock Company LLC FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, will otherwise issue a tax deed. next regular meeting following this date will be or his successors in interest acquired after (claimant) has requested amendments to wa- THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, a property tax lien exists on the following de- 9. The business address and telephone num- held on Monday, February 29, 2016. the execution of said Deed of Trust, to satisfy ter rights on Jack Creek. MADISON COUNTY, MONTANA scribed real property in which you may have ber of the county treasurer who is responsible (Pub. Feb. 11, 18 2016) mcc the obligations thereby secured and the costs Claim Numbers 41F 15327 00 through 41F The benefi cial interest under said Deed of an interest (Madison County Tax Parcel/ID for issuing the tax deed is: Madison County MNAXLP and expenses of sale, including reasonable 15335 00 Trust and the obligations secured thereby No. 19319200): Treasurer, 103 W. Wallace Street, P.O. Box charges by the Successor Trustee, at the fol- Claimant has requested the points of diver- are presently held by Deutsche Bank Trust Madison County Treasurer’s Abbreviated Le- 247, Virginia City, MT 59755, Telephone: PUBLIC NOTICE lowing place: sion for Claim Nos. 41F 15327 00, 41F 15328 Company Americas, as Trustee for Residen- gal Description: (406) 843-4212. The Town of Twin Bridges has received notice Madison County Courthouse, North Entrance 00, 41F 15329 00, 41F 15330 00, 41F 15331 tial Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset- SECTION: 15 TOWNSHIP: 03S RANGE: FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS of the award of Community Development Block of the Madison County Courthouse, 110 East 00, 41F 15332 00, 41F 15333 00, 41F 15334 Backed Pass-Through Certifi cates, Series 03W /ENTITIES LISTED ABOVE WHOSE AD- Grant funds from the Montana Department of Wallace, Virginia City, MT 59755 00, and 41F 15335 00 be amended to correct 2005-QA13. ACRES 14.68, MERCURY SUR 10799 ME DRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: Commerce. Town of Twin Bridges will soon John A. “Joe” Solseng, a member of the Mon- scribers’ errors and refl ect historic use. The The Benefi ciary has declared the Grantor in 0681 1) The address of the interested party is un- commence implementation of the updating the tana state bar, of Robinson Tait, P.S. is the source is Jack Creek. The current points of default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and GEOCODE: 25-0690-15-3-02-01-0000 known. Town of Twin Bridges Subdivision Regulations duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant diversion, NWSENE Section 33, Twp 5S, Rge the Promissory Note (“Note”) secured by said Full Legal Description: 2) The published notice meets the legal re- project. to the Deed of Trust in which Vince Schet- 1E and NENWNE Section 33, Twp 5S, Rge Deed of Trust due to Grantor’s failure to time- THE MERCURY PATENTED LODE MIN- quirements for notice of a pending tax deed CDBG regulations governing the grant require tler, a married man and Michael A Chernine, 1E, will be corrected to the following point of ly pay all monthly installments of principal, ING CLAIM, A PORTION OF SURVEY NO. issuance. that to the great’s extent feasible, opportunities a married man and Randy Black, a married diversion, SWSWNW Section 34, Twp 5S, interest and if applicable, escrow reserves 10799, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED 3) The interested party’s rights in the property for training and employment arising in connec- man as Grantor, conveyed said real property Rge 1E. for taxes and/or insurance as required by the IN PATENT, HAVING A BLM PATENT NUM- may be in jeopardy. tion with this CDBG assisted project will be to SECURITY TITLE COMPANY as Trustee, Objection Date: Note and Deed of Trust. The default for which BER 1120769, EMBRACING A PORTION Dated at Ennis, Montana this 11th day of Feb- extended to local lower income resident. Fur- to secure an obligation owed to MORTGAGE In accordance with Section 85-2-223(6), foreclosure is made is grantors’ failure to pay OF SECTIONS 15 AND 16, TOWNSHIP 3 ruary, 2016. ther, to the greatest extent feasible, business ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, MCA, any response or objection to the Mo- when due the following sums: monthly pay- SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, P.M.M., MADI- By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Bill- concerns located in or substantially owned by INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GREEN- tions to Amend must be fi led with the Mon- ments of $5,499.99 beginning June 1, 2014; SON COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING ings, MT 59108 residents of the area will be utilized. POINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC, its tana Water Court, P.O. Box 1389, Bozeman, plus interest due of $4,379.62; plus escrow TO PATENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT (Pub. Feb. 11, 18, 2016) eb For more information, please contact Mayor successors and assigns , Benefi ciary of the MT 59771-1389, by April 17th, 2016. Please payment of $4,153.38; together with title ex- NO. 165135, RECORDS OF MADISON MNAXLP Tom Hyndman at Po. Box 307 Twin Bridges, security instrument, said Deed of Trust which indicate “Case 41F-A15” on any response, pense, costs, trustee’s fees and attorney’s COUNTY, MONTANA. MT. or call (406) 596-1312 is dated August 8, 2006 and was recorded objection or other correspondence related to fees incurred herein by reason of said default; 2. The 2011 property taxes (second half) be- (Pub. Feb. 11, 18 2016) totb on September 7, 2006 as Instrument No. this Motion to Amend. came delinquent on June 1, 2012. 115604, of offi cial records in the Offi ce of any further sums advanced by the benefi ciary NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE MNAXLP (Pub. Feb. 18, 25 and Mar. 3 2016) dms for the protection of the above described real 3. The property tax lien was attached as the the Recorder of Madison County, Montana. MNAXLP result of a tax lien sale held on July 16, 2012. TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S The Deed of Trust encumbers real property property and its interest therein; and prepay- SALE on April 8, 2016, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE ment penalties/premiums, if applicable. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a (“Property”) located at 28 North Lewis and tax lien sale on July 17, 2012, by: at the front door of the Madison County THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED Clark Trail, Whitehall, MT 59759 and being By reason of said default, the benefi ciary has Courthouse located at 110 West Wallace TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR declared all sums owing on the obligation Madison County, 103 W. Wallace Street, P.O. more fully described as follows: Thursday, February 18, 2016 B7

handing sacks of candy to previously had. I had no other continued from page B3 Santa who doled them out as options than to watch as Red soon as he fi nished taking their drifted back into the crowd child. “I know everybody’s he’d forgotten to mention orders. I remember turning to wearing a satisfi ed smile. Get the Good News! name. Ho ho ho.” I saw that one of the gifts that he really my right and darned if the little A couple weeks later, he was in a pickle and starting wanted badly to Santa and red headed demon wasn’t now while sitting at my mother’s to sweat, so I made a remark needed to tell him. I explained standing between Santa and house having our weekly about the limited time we had that he couldn’t cut the line, myself. I scooped him up again drink, I told my story of the left and the number of kids as that wouldn’t be fair to the and sent him on his way for a unruly urchin and received Santa still had to see, and other kids who were patiently second time. As I watched him multiple laughs. My mother handed him a bag of candy for waiting for their turns. I said disappear into the audience had a serious look on her face the suspicious girl. He gave it that by going to the end of the he was still pleading his case. so I questioned her as to her to her and she left, still with line, he could have another I fi gured I had resolved the staunch look. She replied, a cynical look on her face. pow wow with Santa. This problem and returned to my “You have no idea what a bad This is when our little red wasn’t the response he’d been responsibilities. Not two kid is, as you were worse than 682-7755 headed buddy tried to get back looking for and he started a minutes later, I looked at Santa your subject by a multiple to Santa for a second time. I somewhat heated debate, but and on his far right side I saw of 10.” After her comment it spotted his attempt to cut the I held steadfast and spun him the kid whispering in his ear. came to me why the little red line and pulled him aside where around and headed him back I had to give the young’un an headed devil had looked so I asked him what he thought towards the end of the line. A for his tenacity, as the little familiar. I was looking back he was doing. He replied that I went back to my duties of bugger had fl anked me twice at myself in years past, and and outwitted any clout I’d that’s why I revered him so.

The following is a breakfast Wednesday, February 24: Wednesday, March 9: schedule. Meal served each Madison Valley Baptist Trinity Episcopal Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. for an Church in Ennis. Church in Jeffers Madison Valley Lenten Schedule: hour of fellowship and worship. Wednesday, March 2: Wednesday, March 16: Wednesday, February 17: Assembly of God Church St. Patrick's Catholic Madison Valley Presbyterian in Ennis Church in Ennis Church in Ennis.

Breakfast schedule is at 7 a.m. each Wednesday, February 24: Wednesday, March 9: Wednesday, followed by a short Christ Episcopal Church Dayspring Church on time of worship and refl ection. in Sheridan. Hwy 287 in Sheridan.

Ruby Valley Lenten Schedule: Wednesday, February 17: Wednesday, March 2: Wednesday, March 16: Mountain View Chapel St. Mary's Catholic Notre Dame Catholic in Twin Bridges. Church in Laurin. Church in Twin Bridges.

Ruby Valley Baptist Church Find Area Senior Tony Shaw, Pastor 842-5602

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Fellowship Meals Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. One block behind IGA, Sheridan With Us

Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church CHURCH OF Worship 10:00 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery LATTER-DAY SAINTS Non-Denominational Christ Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome 682-4949 Centered, Spirit Led Worship Sacrament Meeting Joel Trenkle/Pastor Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Check website for ministries: Sunday School Liturgy Schedule Morning Worship 11 a.m. dayspringsheridan.com 11:20 a.m. 596-0707 • 3648 Hwy 287 R S & Priesthood Evening Service 6 p.m. Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges 12:10 p.m. St. Patrick, Ennis Mid-Week Service, Mutual (Youth Group) Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. HARRISON Weds. 7:00p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 St. Mary, Laurin COMMUNITY CHURCH Sheridan 842-5860 Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. 606 Comley Way, Ennis Harrison, Montana Deacon Andy Dorrington, Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Bishop Dustin 684-5255 6 Blocks South of City Complex Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 Sunday School & Senior meals, Virginia City Located in the heart of Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Madison Madison Valley for the Valley Winter Senior meals for Madison County Seniors 60 and Hearts of Madison Valley Pastor Joe Miller Come Worship & Sing Praises Presbyterian over will be served at the Virginia City Cafe on Thursdays To Our God. Spread the Word! Church (through May 2016) from 11:30 am to 12:30 for $3.50. WORSHIP September - April ~ 11 a.m. Meals for seniors, Twin Bridges May - August ~ 9 a.m. Everyone Welcome The TBS&CC provides meals for seniors every Tuesday Fully Accessible and Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant Rev. Jean M. Johnson in Twin Bridges for seniors 60 years and up. (Spouse and 682-4355 ~ Ennis Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel caregivers are invited.) Donations for meals are appreci- Phil 2:16 Holding forth the word of life: ated. Dr. Ray Teston Ruby Valley Food Pantry, Pastor Sheridan CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Society Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon. Located at 114 N. LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church Main St. in New Beginnings. Serving the Ruby Valley 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Sacrament Meeting Sunday School 10 a.m. 114 N. Main, Sheridan from Silver Star to Virginia City. Contact Sandy at 842- 10:00 a.m. Phone 682-4244 SBC 7843 or Wannetta at 842-5783 for more information. Sunday School ALL WELCOME 842-5845 MADISON VALLEY 11:20 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH R S & Priesthood Each week a Bible lesson full of Pastor Duane Deshner Aides for the hearing impaired 12:10 p.m. healing Christian concepts is read Meals on Wheels, Sheridan aloud in our Sunday service. Family History Center Sunday Service Ruby Valley United The Sheridan Senior Center off ers meals for seniors 60 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Methodist Parish 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) years and over Monday - Friday. Seniors may choose to Pres. Thompson 682-7415 www.spirituality.com Invites You To Worship With Us 133 MT Hwy 287 Lay Leader: Dave Reintsma eat at the senior center, family style for $3.50 or have their Wednesday (Kids/Youth) (406) 594-3287 meal delivered for $4.00. Delivered meals are within the 6:30-8:00 p.m. Offi ce: (406)842-5934 THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Home: (406)842-7732 city limits of Sheridan and should be called in by 10 a.m. Loving God, Loving People Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) BAHA’I FAITH Church of the Valley Call Shirley Sand at 842-5966. SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Twin Bridges Do not allow difference of opinion, Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday School 11:00 a.m. or diversity of thought to separate Snack &Yack Youth Group (7th-12th grade) Worship 11:00 a.m. you from your fellow-men, or to be Christian Ed ENNIS MEALS ON WHEELS, ENNIS 6:30 pm Youth Group Weds at 6:30 pm 9:45 am the cause of dispute, hatred and Tuesday-Friday 11:45 am to 12:30 pm strife in your hearts. Morning Family Night 7-8:15 pm Ruby Valley Food Pantry Bethel UMC Reservations 682-4422 Worship 10:45 am (Prayer meeting, Sheridan Rather, search diligently for the (Nursery & Women's bible Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Worship 9:00 a.m. To help us plan, please call at least 24 hours in advance for truth and make all men your Children's Church) Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Get Results. study, youth group, friends. Youth Group Sunday evenings Pastor Greg Ledgerwood kids groups) meal delivery or if you plan to dine in. We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool Ennis Senior center, 315 W Main Street 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT to serving this valley! www.baha’i.org 682-4197 Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 FEBRUARYPeople 11 - FEBRUARYare reading. 18 MENU: Madison County Episcopal Churches Thurs,Advertise Feb. 11: PULLED your PORK, business POTATO SALAD, or In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America APPLESAUCE,event DESSERT Join Us for Sunday Worship! Friday, Feb. 12:today! BEEF STEW, MASHED POTATOES, CROISSANT, DESSERT Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Tuesday, Feb. 16: LEMON GARLIC BAKED FISH, RICE 11:00 a.m. Sunday Sunday PILAF, VEGGIES, DESSERT 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Weds, Feb. 17: LASAGNA, SALAD, DINNER ROLL, www.rvec.org DESSERT Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713 Thurs,madisoniannews.com Feb. 18: OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN, SWEET POTATOES, VEGGIES, DESSERT

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group Meeting Every Thurs. at Celebrate Recovery 8 p.m., Church of the Faced with a drinking problem? Valley, Twin Bridges Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. ALANON MEETING SUazN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, Meets every Saturday at 6 Same Time - Same Place Virginia City Library MON. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of p.m. & starts with a meal. M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking ALANON “Keep it Simple.” WED. - 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church in Jeffers Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley A.A. MEETING FRI. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of DAYSPRING MISSION Thursdays, 8 pm Bethany Hall, Sheridan M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking (behind Methodist Church) 3648 Hwy 287, Sheridan 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis ALANON Wednesdays ~ 8 p . m . Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm 843-5352 Virginia City 596-0707 Suzy 685-3692 B8 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Ask the

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YourBUSINESS Name, Your NAME Title Expert YOUR BUSINESS& CONTACT NAME • XXX-XXX-XXXX INFO Thursday, February 18, 2016 B9 Ruby Valley Hospital receives $500,000 THE Red Shed donation toward new medical facility GIFT SHOP SILVER STAR, MT Submitted by Les Gilman “We are thrilled with Mr. million toward the goal. in connection with Tallahatchie new inventory arriving daily! R V H F Kennedy’s generous gift and “This effort is about County Hospital in Charleston, • over 500 different knives what it means for healthcare caring for our community,” Miss. He is also a leading • over 100 purses and 30+ wallets After a 10-year planning in the Ruby Valley,” said said John Semingson, chief supporter of Emory University • lots of jewelry, scarves and other great gifts process, the campaign for the Les Gilman, chairman of the executive offi cer of the Medicine’s new patient- Al i our happ littl cabi! • Cl e Sunda • 684-5255 new Ruby Valley Hospital and foundation’s board of directors. Ruby Valley Hospital. “Mr. centered care models, which Medical Center in Sheridan “This gift really refl ects his Kennedy’s gift shows just how are creating more streamlined just notched another success. commitment to this community committed our community is and reliable care for patients On Friday, Feb. 12, the Ruby and the importance of the to caring for one another.” and families. In 2003, Kennedy Valley Hospital Foundation hospital campaign.” Kennedy and his family and his wife, Sarah, were announced it received a gift of The campaign for the are no strangers to supporting named Philanthropists of the $500,000 toward the campaign new Ruby Valley Hospital the communities they have Year by the Greater Atlanta for the new Ruby Valley and Medical Center is a $2.5 called home. He is a noted Chapter of the Association Hospital and Medical Center. million community-driven philanthropist who supports for Fundraising Professionals. Jim Kennedy, a part-time initiative to build a new medical conservation projects in Kennedy also serves on Ruby Valley resident, made the facility with added clinic and addition to health and wellness numerous non-profi t boards. contribution to the campaign emergency medical space, initiatives, including efforts that In recognition of Kennedy’s through his foundation. x-ray and diagnostic equipment help advance patient centered contribution, the physical Kennedy, who owns a ranch and major improvements in care models and cancer research. therapy department in the in the Ruby Valley, is the effi ciency, privacy and comfort. He was diagnosed and treated new medical facility will chairman of Cox Enterprises, Construction will begin this for prostate cancer in 2014 be named in his honor. a communications, media and summer on land already and became a vocal supporter “Access to healthcare is automotive services company owned by the foundation, for health awareness and early a critical need for everyone,” “Stick With The Best!” based in Atlanta, Ga. Drawn near the current Ruby Valley detection. Kennedy’s fi nancial said Gilman. “Mr. Kennedy’s to the Ruby Valley’s natural Hospital in Sheridan. support also helped build Barrett gift underscores the importance beauty and the warmth of the With Kennedy’s gift, the Hospital in Dillon. In addition of preserving high-quality BOWMAN community, Kennedy and his largest single gift to date to to his Montana healthcare healthcare for the Ruby Valley APPLIANCE SERVICE family spend considerable time the hospital campaign, the support, Kennedy helped create for everyone who is lucky at their Ruby Valley ranch. campaign has raised $2.3 a Health and Wellness Center enough to spend time here.” 1035 S. Main St. · Butte, Montana 59701 (406) 723-6797 We Work On All Major Brands. In Ennis, Sheridan and Twin Bridges and surrounding areas Around EVERY WEDNESDAY the County

Learn about historic barns in Montana will be placed on our county roads where they are allowed. If anyone is interested in having a sign in a certain spot in the county or at his or her Submitted by Carol Delisi business, please send an email request to [email protected]. F   S P L Ruby Valley FFA heads to Deer Lodge The Friends of the Sheridan Public Library will host Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program, Hand-Raised: Historic Barns of Montana, with Chere Jiusto on Feb. 28 at the Sheridan Submitted by Rodney Braaten Public Library at 5 p.m. The presentation is free and open to S S  the public. Partial funding for the speakers bureau program is provided by a legislative grant from Montana’s Cultural Trust Sydney Snider, Eastern Region Vice President of the National and from the National Endowment for the Humanities. FFA Organization, will visit Deer Lodge on her tour of Montana The historic barns of Montana are a threatened part of our heritage. during National FFA Week. She will be in Deer Lodge on Feb. To capture their history and encourage their preservation, Jiusto, 25 at 5 p.m., and the Ruby Valley FFA will travel to meet her and Christine Brown and photographer Tom Ferris collaborated on the participate in National FFA Week. An open house with Snider will book “Hand Raised: Historic Barns of Montana.” The program begin at 5 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Elks Lodge in Deer Lodge – the includes an overview of Montana’s barn-building history, stunning public is invited and encouraged to attend as having a national photographs of barns from across the state and the stories attached to FFA offi cer visit Montana is an infrequent occurrence. some of Montana’s most memorable, photogenic and historic barns. For more information, please call the Sheridan Public Library at 842-5770. Call to artists

DUI signs Submitted by Carol Clarkson E A A  Submitted by Lynn Lowder M C DUI T F  The Ennis Arts Association will hold its 21st annual Madison Valley Arts Festival, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. Artists working in Madison County DUI Task Force has had numerous people ask all media are invited to submit entries for this juried show. us where our “DUI You Can’t Afford It” signs went. We still have our The festival will take place in Peter T ‘s Park, in attractive Ennis, signs but with the changes in federal highway guidelines, the signs on the historic trail between Yellowstone National Park and Virginia no longer met the needed requirements to be on state highways so the City. In addition to the artist booths, there will be live entertainment, H.F. Hardy Montana Department of Transportation replaced them with signs that fi t delicious food, an art raffl e, 50/50 raffl e, meet the author book signing Painting & Decorating the new guidelines. Our task force did not have to pay for this new sign and children’s face painting. For additional information and an replacement so it was a win/win for us. Now we have twice the signs to application please contact jury committee chairman Carol Clarkson, Interior/Exterior • Painting/Staining help in the prevention of DUIs. We will be offering some of our old signs 682-3834, email: [email protected], or go to www. Hardwood Floor Finishing to interested places of business while they last. The remaining signs ennisartsassociation.org. Deadline for applications is April 8, 2016. PPG and Akzo Prefinishing of Mill Work Nobel Products available at our Media Blasting • Chinking retail store: The Paint Dock paintdock @3rivers.net 842-5119 • Sheridan

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Celebrating Mardi Gras, birthdays and Valentine's Day ELECTRONIC SUPPLY Jim Forsberg (406) 682-7858 Submitted by Melody Clark Bozeman to celebrate Mardi as well as local high school took a drive to the country to Mountain View TV & Satellite, Inc. (406) 596-1513 Gras by eating cajun food. The students brought valentines for look at all the baby calves. Our 6 Sunrise Loop Ste B [email protected] Madison Valley Manor monthly birthday party included the residents. The local Lion’s future plans include a trip to West Ennis, MT 59729 residents had a fun but busy wonderful music from the Tune Club hosted a fun party on Friday Yellowstone to visit the Grizzly week. Residents traveled to Tanglers and the kids from ECCS for Valentine’s Day and residents and Wolf Discovery Center. B10 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Go to outpostevents.net for a complete listing of events

THURSDAY SATURDAY Bowl later in the afternoon. for more information. An all day workshop featuring TUESDAY Brunch starts at 10:30 a.m. bee keeping and basics of FEBRUARY 18 FEBRUARY 20 and bingo starts at 11:30 honey production. Begins at MARCH 1 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. Wear THURSDAY 9 a.m. Contact Cori at 682- Nonprofit management Chautauqua, Virginia City your team's logo. Proceeds FEBRUARY 25 4258 for more information. Gardening workshop, Ennis series, Dillon The Elling House Arts and benefit Elks Lodge #390 We will cover seed selection Join the Montana Nonprofit Humanities center in community charity projects. Discussion, Ennis for; storage, canning, Association's four-part Virginia City will be hosting The Madison Valley History SUNDAY freezing and dehydrating. nonprofit management a chautauqua program Association will present a FEBRUARY 28 Also covered will be timing series. These day-long beginning at 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY program describing and for multiple plantings, what workshops in Missoula and There will be a potluck prior FEBRUARY 24 discussing the McKees, a Lecture, Sheridan varieties will thrive in cooler Dillon will give you the tools to the program, which family that moved to the The Friends of the Sheridan early and late season and templates you need to begins at 6:30 p.m. Those Christian science valley in 1896 and operated Public Library will host plantings, as well as how develop your organization interested in performing testimony meeting, Ennis a farm near Jeffers. Begins Humanities Montana to protect and enhance into a stronger, more should call 843-5454. You're invited to a healing at 4 p.m. at the Madison Speakers Bureau program growing conditions for those effective nonprofit. Please meeting of fellowship and Valley Public Library. "Hand-Raised: Historic Barns of shoulder seasons. Come contact the University of Avoiding violence comfort; all faiths and Montana" with Chere Jiusto. prepared to share your Montana – Western campus class, Ennis backgrounds welcome. Mad Gals, Ennis This conversation includes successes and failures, for more information. This is a six hour class that Hear an uplifting message Monthly meeting at 12:30 an overview of Montana's so we can all learn how prepares you mentally followed by a sharing of p.m. at the Norris bar. Call barn-building history, stunning to produce tasty healthy FRIDAY and physically to read and healings and inspiring in reservations by Feb. 22. photographs of barns from food over a longer period anticipate a potentially insights into the adventures across the state and the of time. Call Cori at 682- FEBRUARY 19 dangerous situation and 4258 for more information. of the divine Spirit in our lives SATURDAY stories attached to some of if necessary, to use your beginning at 5:30 p.m. Will Montana's most memorable, Retreat, Virginia City natural instincts to get away. be held monthly, the last FEBRUARY 27 photogenic and historic Join us for The Virginia City This class will enable you to Wednesday of the month. barns. Begins at 5 p.m. Women Writer's Retreat and be aware of your mindset Call Pam at 406-209-1897 share a creative experience and those around you Bee keeping 101, Ennis that will touch body and and is terrific for everyone, soul. Workshop leaders young children to elderly, are Allyson Adams and men and women. Call 682- Montana Poet Laureate 4540 for more information. Tami Haaland. Workshop is Friday-Sunday. Call 818-825- SUNDAY 9750 for more information. 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