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75¢ | Volume 141, Issue 13 www.madisoniannews.com Thursday, January 24, 2013 Body found in Beehive Basin identified

From Madison County mined that Karantinos’ death Sherriff Department was self-inflicted. “We have a lot of unan- VIRGINIA CITY–Accord- swered questions,” says Sheriff ing to Madison County Sher- Schenk. “While this incident riff Dave Schenk, the body does not appear to be suspi- found at Beehive Basin on Sun- cious, Gallatin County Big Sky day, Jan. 20, by snowshoers has Deputy Ted Quillen is investi- been identified as 47-year-old gating further into the details Chris Andrew Karantinos from of the incident.” Jefferson, South Dakota. According to Gallatin Snowshoers found Karan- County Deputy Coroner Ian tinos’ body at approximately 9 Parker, Karantinos’ body was a.m. and reported the incident turned over to Dokken Nelson to law enforcement. Karanti- Funeral Home in Bozeman and nos was found near a trail fre- arrangements are being made quently used by backcountry to return him to South Dakota. skiers and snowshoers. Big This has been a joint in- Sky Search and Rescue person- vestigation between Gallatin nel and a helicopter assisted in and Madison Counties. removing Karantionos’ body. For further information Sheriff Schenk stated that contact Madison County Sher- an autopsy was performed on iff David Schenk at 406-843- Karantino and it was deter- 5301. Truck flips on

Photo by Ben Coulter Chandler Hunt of Newport Beach, CA rides the rails. MT Highway 287 Snowboarders slide rails, enjoy sandwiches at Moonlight Basin near Norris

Ben Coulter on Saturday to participate in with agility and individual the athletes calculated each and Ben Coulter in the GMC 2500 extended cab The Madisonian the Peanut Butter and Rail Jam style. every move in order to advance The Madisonian pickup truck was not engaged [email protected] presented by snowboard ap- to the next round. With three [email protected] when the rear wheels of the truck parel company Volcom, risking While the jam session different features set up side by spun out driving up a small in- Dozens of contestants health and happiness over an format of 20-minute heats for side, commonly referred to as Madison County authorities cline in the roadway. gathered at the Madison Vil- assortment of solid steel beams each age division might have rails or boxes, the riders pulled responded to a one-vehicle ac- “The rear end of the vehicle lage area at Moonlight Basin in hopes of impressing judges resembled an amateur circus, Turn to JAM on pg. 2 cident late Thursday afternoon slid out to the right, they entered south of Norris on MT Highway the left ditch sideways and au- 287 when the driver of a full- gured into the snow and it rolled size pickup truck lost control and over on to its top,” said Cook. went off the road. The Montana State Patrol, Commissioners approve The truck was travelling Madison County Sheriff and south toward Ennis when it hit a personnel from the Harrison special elections; discuss road patch of ice and spun out on the Volunteer Fire Department all straightaway before the climb up responded to the scene, and the the Norris Hill, crossing the op- two adults and two dogs in the improvements posite lane of traffic. When Mon- vehicle were not injured. Cook tana State Patrol Trooper Marcus said the driver, who was from Ben Coulter not the MVRFD should be al- Resolution 6-2013 calls for Cook received the call from dis- Phillipsburg, estimated he was The Madisonian lowed to increase its perma- an election on whether or not the patch at 4:25 p.m. and arrived on travelling approximately 50 [email protected] nent maintenance mill levy by MVRFD should incur a bonded the scene six minutes later, the miles per hour at the time of the six mills. The increase in mills indebtedness in a principal truck was resting upside down in accident. At their regular Tuesday corresponds to the anticipated amount not to exceed $985,000, the ditch. Sergeant Doug Young of the meeting in Virginia City, the increased costs of maintaining payable over a term not to ex- Cook explained that the Madison County Commission- fire protection, equipment and ceed ten years. The purpose is four-wheel drive mechanism Turn to WRECK on pg. 2 ers reapproved two resolutions facilities in the district. The for the construction of a new with corrections calling for MVRFD estimates that the an- fire station at Varney and the special mail ballot elections in nual tax increase for a home acquisition of refurbished ap- support of the Madison Valley valued at $100,000 would be paratus for that station, as well Rural Fire District. $8.84, and for a home valued at a new fire engine / rescue com- Ennis School Board Wayne “Wano” Urbonas Resolution 5-2013 calls $200,000 the estimated tax in- Madison County Sanitarian for an election on whether or crease would be $17.67. Turn to COMM. on pg. 2 discusses upcoming New county superintendent salary negotiations Ben Coulter are allowed to accumulate up to The Madisonian 85 days, which are available for [email protected] use in addition to the 15 days for embraces administrative role the present school year from the During a special meeting starting date of the contract. Ben Coulter seasonally in 2005, Legg and will help them to become a pro- on Wednesday with the Ennis After their first year, teach- The Madisonian her husband Dave relocated to ductive member of society. School Board negotiation com- ers will contribute one day per [email protected] Ennis full time in June 2011. “It really isn’t about their mittee, superintendent John year per teacher to a common Prior to that, Legg taught and parents, their grades, their Overstreet reviewed the dis- bank for sick leave allowance to Ennis resident Melinda served as math department head teachers, their superintendent,” trict’s master agreement with the be administered in association Legg was recently hired as the at a school in Inland Valley, CA. Legg reflected. “They seem to Madison Valley Education Asso- with the MVEA. Teachers with new Madison County Superin- Before taking the county super- get that the education is about ciation in preparation for upcom- five years or less experience that tendent of Schools after former intendent position she substitute them.” ing salary negotiations with the have exhausted their sick leave superintendent Judy Osborn re- taught at Sheridan, Alder, Bel- While some might think school’s teachers. may withdraw days for extended tired in January. Although she grade, Harrison and Ennis, and that students from small rural Overstreet first addressed illness or injury as determined by comes from more of a teaching in doing so Legg noticed a level school districts like those in the sick leave policy and common the MVEA, provided that there background than school ad- of enthusiasm from the students Madison County might have bank of sick leave days shared by are sufficient days available. ministration, Legg welcomes about their own education that limited opportunities, Legg the district’s teachers. Currently Overstreet suggested that the opportunity to be involved isn’t always present in larger sees it as just the opposite. With teachers are annually allowed 15 the district revise the policy on Melinda Legg in rural education throughout communities. In short, Legg a smaller class size, she ex- days at full salary for sick leave. Madison County Madison County. feels that students here appreci- Superintendent of Schools Unused sick days from each year Turn to ENNIS on pg. 2 After moving to Montana ate the fact that their education Turn to LEGG on pg. 2

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WRECK from pg. 1 “If they would have flipped urged motorists to use caution drive and the road conditions Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates it, say on the road, instead of in when travelling in winter con- are slick, engage the four-wheel Madison County Sheriff’s Of- the ditch, where it was a hard- ditions by driving slower, wear- drive,” advised Cook. “Take 30 Years - .000% Points fice was at the scene to provide er surface, there could have ing seatbelts and not getting your time, leave five minutes assistance to Trooper Cook, and Rate APR been serious injuries or death,” complacent as they drive down ahead. If you’re uncertain of 3.400% 3.533% he said the accident could have Young said. the highway. how slick the roads are, don’t been much worse than it was. Both Young and Cook “If you have four-wheel push it.” 15 Years - .000% Points JAM from pg. 1 2.750% Rate 2.987% APR as a rider who took one of the system and pushing the field to their efforts. Even those who out their best tricks on each fea- rails head on and lost was carted elevate their game. didn’t win still had a great time Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a $200,000.00 loan amount away from the lodge on a back- at this year’s Volcom Peanut But- with a 1% loan origination fee, $975.00 underwriting fee, $295.00 document processing fee, Mers fee ture. While some features were $11.95, $15.00 flood determination fee, $4.00 transcript fee, 15 days of prepaid interest and *discount board and into the back of an am- At the end of the day, a ter and Rail Jam. It’s hard not to point fee as stated above. easily conquered the first time around, the others gave riders bulance. But that didn’t stop the handful of riders walked away when there are free peanut butter all they could handle. By noon, judges from Volcom from turn- with prizes while others were and jelly sandwiches for every- AUTO LOANS the contest had its first casualty ing up the volume on the sound rewarded with a free T-shirt for one. AS LOW AS COMM from pg. 1 $22.5 million statewide annu- to work with the Commissioners agreement between the Madison ally over the next five years for to submit proposals before the County Sheriff’s Office and the bination unit that would service road improvements and enhance- deadline. Town of Ennis for law enforce- the entire MVRFD. The general % ments to qualifying facilities, The Commissioners also ment and public safety services. rate obligation bonds would bear in- 4.5 Office: 406.682.4215 which include roads, trails and met with the new county sani- The MOA states that Ennis will terest at a rate determined by the Toll Free: 888.622.4215 transit systems that provide ac- tarian Wayne “Wano” Urbonas pay to the county treasurer for the 213 E. Main St MVRFD Board of Trustees, and % cess to federal lands. and solid waste foreman Denny period from July 1, 2012 through APR Ennis, MT 59729 these would be payable semian- 4.879 Priority for the road im- Lueck to discuss the solid waste June 30, 2015 the sum equal to nually. The estimated annual tax Rates subject to change without notice. APR calculation provement projects will be giv- program. Urbonas had worked 17 mills upon the taxable valu- based on $20,000.00 loan amount with a $149.00 loan fee, increase for a home in the dis- 48 payments of $459.67 on approved credit. en based on a point system, but previously as an environmental ation of the property assessed trict valued at $100,000 would Commissioners were unprepared health specialist for the Galla- within the town in installments be $12.38, while the estimated to submit a complete proposal tin City-County Public Health of one twelfth each, starting July annual increase for a home val- because of the upcoming Febru- Department and is a certified 1, 2012 and continuing the first www.bankingonthefuture.com ued at $200,000 would be $24.77. ary 8 deadline. As a result they landfill operator, and he said his of the month thereafter until the The special ballot election will identified a top priority road in focus would be on meeting the full amount is paid to Madison be held on March 26, 2013. each of the county’s three road needs of Madison County citi- County. During their meeting the districts: Mill Creek east of zens to make sure that they have “If you really factored it out, Commissioners also met with Sheridan in District One, South the availability of solid waste it’s the best deal that the town Madison District Ranger Ken Boulder in District Two and the disposal and recycling. could have,” said Schenk, em- Harris, USDA Forest Service road between MT 287 and McA- “In my mind, its public safe- phasizing the importance of the transportation planner Jim Yar- tee Bridge in District Three. The ty first and worker safety as well, service to the Ennis community. brough and Beaverhead Deer- road to Cliff and Wade Lakes hand in hand,” he said. “They have law enforcement lodge recreation planner Jocelyn was identified as the second pri- The Board also met with 24/7. They don’t have to worry Dodge to discuss proposals for ority in District Three, and the Madison County Sheriff Dave about their one officer being the Federal Lands Access Pro- planners in attendance agreed Schenk to sign a memorandum of gone and nobody covering.” gram. The program will provide

LEGG from pg. 1 ucator will tell you the key to of schools, one of the projects work. the best education is small class she working on right now will “I’m learning every day, plained, students have more op- size,” she said. “Maybe it’s a be the county spelling bee on asking a lot of questions,” said portunities to form relationships different education but it’s not a February 27. She also hopes to Legg. “Any time you can open with each other and get the in- COCKTAIL lesser education, I don’t think.” connect with local home school yourself up to something new, dividual help they need from While she’s still getting a programs and serve as a re- you’re going to benefit from it.” their teachers. Night feel for her administrative du- source for parents, she said, and Choose from our new signature cocktails! “Without a doubt, any ed- ties as county superintendent so far she is really enjoying her Come early...they won’t last long!

THURSDAY, JAN 24 ENNIS from pg. 1 half-day units. Overstreet sug- The committee also dis- insurance, and could make it dif- 5-8 PM gested extending the personal cussed current teacher salary ficult for new teachers to make the sick leave bank to include leave policy from three days to index, and Overstreet applauded ends meet. 312 E. MAIN ST, ENNIS (NEXT TO NEARLY NEW) all teachers who contribute to five days, pointing out that clas- the district for bringing in new Overstreet asked high school it, not just those with less than WILLIESDISTILLERY.COM sified staff is already allowed one teachers on the fourth step of the government and Spanish lan- five years experience, and that and a quarter days per month for index at a starting rate of $29,406 guage teacher Ross Lingle for the matter be discussed with the personal leave. The additional per year. He said the rate higher his thoughts on the salary index. teachers. days would also allow teachers than the base salary of $25,350 Lingle said that while the com- “I feel if everybody contrib- who have children in extracur- helps to give new teachers a little pression was designed to attract utes I think everybody’s got the Customw Building Design ricular activities to be more in- break when they come to En- new teachers at a higher starting right to withdraw,” he said. Conventional Frame& Homes volved with their kids. nis, but once they are here they salary, a discussion among teach- The negotiation committee Commercial “We want teachers to be are locked into the fourth step in ers in the district indicated they also discussed the personal leave B Remodels & Additions here, they should be here,” Over- the index until they get five years are not in favor of it. Hand-crafted Log Homes policy, which states that teachers street said. “Kids aren’t getting experience. Overstreet was con- “Just because you don’t have are annually allowed three days as good of an education when cerned that this compression of any cost of living increase, you at full salary for personal rea- & they’re not, but I don’t think it the salary index does not consid- don’t have any increase from year E all phases of construction sons, which require their absence design and consulting would hurt to give an extra cou- er the potential for increased cost to year and teachers are stuck at during working hours. Personal Brad Bullock Office Ken Evans ple of days.” of living, such as rent or health that same level,” Lingle said. 581-4117 682-7942 490-2758 leave is granted in full-day and Madison Valley History Association presents the Bear Creek Schoolhouse By Don Black Madison Valley History Association

It was just a look back to the good old days of those one room country schools on Jan. 17, as the Madison Valley His- tory Association hosted a pro- e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com gram of talks, historical facts, pictures, displays and archival text books. The First Madison Valley Bank and its history wall were Madison Valley on center stage. After a brief business meeting, Bev Claas- Plumbing & Heating sen made a surprise showing Serving Madison County of her brother’s Bear Creek for over 25 years School painting and framed document. She proudly pre- • New Construction sented it to Mona Durham and • Service Work the Cameron School Center • Winterization (old Bear Creek School build- ing) for permanent hanging. • Drain Cleaning She was carrying out Larry • Remodels Zabel’s last wishes to give it the school site. Also, it was Larry Zabel’s painting, “Bear Creek School” was presented to Mona Durham and the Cameron School Center for Jerry Singleton permanent display by Zabel’s sister Bev Claassen. © one of the last two pieces that Master Plumber #811 ‘90 WARNER BROS. Phone: 406-682-7913 he painted, prior to his pass- Cell: 581-3025 ing. then talked about some of her Cheney was Karen’s mother, munity center. The first guest speaker P.O. Box 1115 • [email protected] • Ennis, MT 59729 teachers, with Lucy Winslow a well-known and widely pub- The program concluded was Mona Herrick Durham of and Addie Storey being men- lished Montana author. with viewing of the Bear Creek Bear Creek School. Historical- tioned. School attendance var- A good discussion fol- School wall history, the Carol ly speaking, she told about the ied greatly, but notably in the lowed and former Bear Creek Orr photo collections and the original log cabin school and 1940s there were over 45 stu- resident Carol Orr came for- Bear Creek School painting by then the Bear Creek one room dents registered. The audience ward and shared her recollec- Larry Zabel. schoolhouse that has been pre- was asked to raise their hands tions of the school. She told of Since 2007 the First Madi- CROY served to this day. Durham if they had attended the Bear social events held there which son Valley Bank history wall shared about the interior of the Creek School and only one often included dances. Larry has featured Ennis, Hutchins, school, the outhouses (boys hand was raised, that of Mona Love added that his father Jeffers, Virginia City Play- and girls), the swing sets and Durham. Paul Love was often hired to ers and Varney. Our special her classmates. A group of stu- Karen Shores was the play and sing for the dances. thanks go to Mary Oliver, Matt dents would walk together to second guest speaker on the Orr quickly noted that when Hill and Tim Combs for mak- school and put all their lunch program. She dressed for the musicians showed up, they ing this possible in Ennis and Licensed - Insured - Professional boxes on a pole, thus taking her part as a country school got the word that there really the Madison Valley. Custom Homes - Residential - Commercial turns in carrying it. If the teacher, complete with long wasn’t money to pay them. In Our next MVHA pro- pole bearers were not pleased skirt, blouse, and shoes with community spirit and good old gram will be Feb. 21 and will Gary Croy with a particular classmate, her hair pinned up in the tradi- day fashion, the band played be entitled, “Larry Zabel Re- owner they simply took that student’s tional fashion of that time. She on anyway. Jim Nelson, long- flections.” We appreciate and lunch box off, left it on the also toted a pencil and ruler. time resident of the area and thank The Madisonian and 406-581-3531 (cell) or 406-682-7236 (office) road and continued to school. Shores read Roberta Carkeek school, was present and ac- staff for their publications and P.O. Box 63 - Ennis, Montana When the box was missed, that Cheney’s account of the Bear knowledged for his decades of support. [email protected] kid ran back to fetch it. She Creek School history story. service to the school and com- Thursday, January 24, 2013 A3

more news From Madison County Pipestone Creek project part of HD 71 update

By Ray Shaw, HD 71 that you have placed your tion. These three com- tags within 24 hours; as channel, and help allevi- sive weeds, also money [email protected] trust in me. Things have mittees are very interest- everyone else. ate flooding in Whitehall. for wolf control and wolf been at a fast pace with ing and very challenging I am also carrying a The Honeybee bill collaring. There are many Hope everyone’s a large learning curve at times - to be expected. bill for the big Pipestone in the Senate died, so we important issues concern- New Year has gotten off for us first time legisla- The Wolf Bill came out of Creek project. People no longer need to be con- ing HD 71 on the sched- to a great start. tors. I have the feeling the FWP committee and in the House and Sen- cerned of this bill, and ule and in progress. First, I would like that very shortly this fast has passed the House 100 ate have been generous this is looked upon as Please feel free to to thank all of you again pace is going to turn into to 0. The main objectives enough to sign onto this great news for honey pro- contact me anytime. If I for the opportunity to a sprint. of this bill is there is no bill. Much work needs ducers in our area and all don’t have an answer for serve all the people in For those of you who buffer zone around the to be completed on Pipe- over the state of Montana. you I will work to find HD 71 and the great state don’t know, my commit- park, there is still trap- stone Creek to reduce I will be meeting with the the answer. If you get up of Montana. Believe me tees are Fish Wildlife and ping, use of calls, numer- sediment loads, loss of DNRC, FWP, Department here to Helena please stop when I say that it is an Parks, Natural Resources ous tags and out of state ground water, getting the of Ag and other agencies and visit. Look forward to Ray Shaw HD71 honor and a privilege and State Administra- hunters can now use the stream back to its historic about noxious and eva- hearing from you. Legislative update from HD 72 includes wolf management, pension system

By Jeff Welborn (R) Whip second reading in the House of the species, but will do it in industry and big game herds in already made. get in touch with me with any HD 72 - Beaverhead County on a historic 100-0 margin. a way that won’t trigger unnec- Montana. A House/Senate joint sub- questions or concerns via e- Some of the key components essary oversight by the federal Proposals to repair the committee has been set up mail at jeffwelborn@hotmail. Our Speaker of the House, of this legislation are multiple government, or put Montana state pension system are front to work on the pension fund com. Representative Mark Blas- licenses, reducing the waiting back in danger of having the and center this session and are shortfall during this session. I del, began his term by saying period from five days to 24 species returned to the endan- also working their way through will go on record as saying ad- he wanted to make the ses- hours to harvest a wolf after gered species list. I encourage the process. As many of you dressing the shortfall in Mon- sion more about work, and less tag is purchased, the legal use calls and letters to the Sen- know, the state government has tana’s pension fund is one of about political gamesmanship. of mechanical calls, cost reduc- ate fish and game committee made promises in the past that our most important duties this This is a position that I tion of non-resident licenses, to seek their support as this we are faced with honoring. session. share wholeheartedly. As we and we’ve eliminated the FWP bill works its way through the Because of poor performance Also on the horizon is a are through our second week, commission’s ability to set no Senate. As chair for the Fish in recent years from money big step in long-term property I’m happy to report that there kill zones around Yellowstone Wildlife and Parks committee, markets, coupled with ques- tax reform. I also look forward seems to be a tone already set and Glacier Parks. I want to thank the entire com- tionable policy decisions from to reporting on that as it works to do just that. This bill is a big step in mittee for their tireless efforts, past administrations, the ac- its way through the process. HB 73 a Wolf Manage- managing a species that is and want to also compliment count that pays those pensions I will be in touch in the ment Bill co-sponsored by problematic for both livestock both co-sponsors for bringing is in financial trouble. We must coming weeks as these and Representatives Flynn and producers and wildlife manag- together key pieces of this bill fix this going forward, howev- other policy decisions are be- Jeff Welborn Washburn made its way out of ers. It’s the view of many that and working together for the er that may be, but bottom line ing debated, and how it affects HD72 the FWP committee 21-0 and this will help reduce numbers benefit of both the livestock is we must honor all promises those of you at home. Please Jan. 2013 Legislative Report provides optimism By Debby Barrett greatly the state’s ability to protect sored by Robin Driscoll (D) Bill- The state and local government Montana taxpayers. The path forward for the Repub- our most vulnerable populations ings, is an “Act revising penalties pension funds face an unfunded Also happening this week licans, who are in the majority I am very optimistic that this of Montanans. SB 65 Sponsored for certain misdemeanor offens- liability or shortfall topping $4 was a huge improvement to the in the House of Representatives session of the Montana Legisla- by Art Wittich, (R) Bozeman, es.” This is a measure to strip billion over the next 30 years. budget process that is transparent, and the Senate, is to provide some ture will be quite productive and is an “Act broadening the list of jail time for some first-time mis- Addressing this shortfall will be a responsible, and accountable. For permanent tax relief to the state’s I am hopeful, at this time, that the persons to whom the Department demeanor offenders, leaving just huge issue this Session, especial- the first time in 8 years, the Sen- taxpayers and invest a portion of outcome or benefit will be bal- of Public Health and Human Ser- the fines in place. ly since our last ate Taxation Committee adopted this increase in revenue equitably anced throughout this large state. vices may release child abuse or The state will no governor ignored and passed a Revenue Estimate to in infrastructure projects in the Although I have only had the op- neglect case records; and requires longer have to this shortfall for 8 send to the House of Representa- counties. portunity to meet with Governor that Department to provide speci- provide public de- years. tives for their input and approval. I would like to end this Bullock one time, I am aware that fied information upon request fenders for those The Joint- This is vital because the revenue week’s report to you, on a much he is continuing to meet with both from any reporter of alleged child charged with the Select Commit- estimate adopted by the legisla- lighter note. In the Senate Fish & the Speaker of the House and the abuse or neglect.” crimes. This will tee on Pensions ture dictates the amount of spend- Game Committee last Thursday, President of the Senate. This is a SB 134 Sponsored by John save money, ease will be tasked ing the current legislature can we were holding a hearing on SB far cry and a huge improvement Brenden (R) Scobey, is an “Act re- crowding in jails, with developing spend, plus keep a surplus going 118, sponsored by Fred Thomas from the practices of the state’s vising the Montana Elder and Per- and free up over- ideas and solu- forward. (R) Stevensville, an “Act setting last governor. sons with Developmental Disabil- loaded and busy tions to address Income taxes in Montana aside special license for residents Even further to his credit, the ities Abuse Prevention Act.” This public defenders. this shortfall. are somewhat surprisingly high, 65 and older.” Both the propo- directors of the Executive Branch law states, “A person convicted of The courts have The commit- bringing in more revenue than nents and the opponents testify- Agencies and their department purposely or knowingly exploit- said they will still Debby Barrett tee will engage has been projected. The discus- ing on the bill all spoke of their heads are actually contacting leg- ing an older person or a person be able to collect stakeholders and sion, and difference in prospec- hunting trips to SD 36. Finally islators prior to their bill hearings with a developmental disability in fees and restitu- members of the tive here, is that Governor Bull- I just had to ask, “Who, in this and discussing with them the gov- a case involving money, assets, or tion, and those who do not pay public in an effort to thoroughly ock wishes to spend this increase room, has not been hunting in the ernor’s support or his opposition property in an amount of $25,000 can be found in contempt of court understand the challenges facing of revenue on government pro- southwestern corner of the state in their bills. or more in value shall be fined an and face further punishment. Montana public employees’ pen- grams, hiring more state employ- in my Senate District?” Only This week alone, there are amount not more than $50,000 or The President of the Senate sion funds. Our solution must: ees, and growing government. three people in the room raised three great pieces of legislation be imprisoned in a state prison for and the Speaker of the House of keep the promises we have made The danger with his direction is their hands—and this included coming out of the Senate that I am a term of not less than 1 year and Representatives have appointed to our public employees, provide that the new growth built on a everyone: the public, the senators, hopeful the Governor will sign. not more than 10 years, or both. a 12 member bi-partisan Joint- fairness to future employees, and one time revenue surplus might and the Senate Staff! Two of these Senate Bills increase The third bill, SB 53 spon- Select Committee on Pensions. be ever responsible and fair to not be sustainable going forward. Montana lawmakers propose bipartisan Hunters Against Hunger Bill

From Senator Kendall Van Dyk game license fee. This money us to work together for common- support this effort to work to- dime.” The House sponsor also The 2012 Montana Food will in turn be used for the pro- sense solutions that make a real gether to find a real solution to said, “What we have here is an Bank Network Client Hunger HELENA – Two state law- cessing of any wild game that is difference in their daily lives. end the hunger many Montan- opportunity to put hunger in the Survey shares that over 14.5 makers, a Democrat and a Re- donated to this program for the This bill does just that.” ans face,” said Welborn. “This cross hairs of every person who percent of Montanans are cur- publican, have introduced a bill benefit of food banks and shel- SB 123 builds upon suc- will also help many landowners buys a hunting license.” rently dealing with food in- to create a voluntary program ters. cessful voluntary donation pro- with an extra tool for reducing Van Dyk and Welborn have security across the state. Van allowing Montana hunters to “This is the kind of solu- grams by directly connecting the large population of deer and pledged to work together with Dyk had a similar bill in 2011, help end hunger. tion that makes Montana a bet- Montana’s hunters to help those elk on some private land, and in the Fish, Wildlife and Parks De- which passed overwhelmingly Sen. Kendall Van Dyk (D- ter place to live, work, hunt, fish in need. It also enables hunters turn create an avenue for hunters partment, food banks, shelters, through the Senate but failed to Billings) and Rep. Jeff Welborn and raise a family,” said Van to expand their own hunting op- to put the extra hunting oppor- and meat processors, as well as pass the House FWP committee. (R-Dillon) introduced SB 123, Dyk, the bill’s primary sponsor portunities beyond their need to tunity to use for a great cause. hunters and landowners across Van Dyk and Welborn said they giving hunters the ability to do- and a lifelong hunter. “Montan- fill the freezer. It is also a way for the public to the state to promote the program remain confident the support nate $1 or more to help end hun- ans don’t care if ideas are Dem- “As both a property owner get involved in a voluntary way, and raise public awareness for a is there this session to pass the ger when applying for their big ocratic or Republican, they want and hunter, I wholeheartedly without costing the tax payer a great program. measure. Funding available Mirror, Mirror now for Montana projects

From UM Wilderness Institute Hanson graduated with honors from UM with a degree in history in 1984. MISSOULA – The University of While at UM he completed the Wilderness Montana Wilderness Institute is now ac- and Civilization program and researched cepting proposals for grants to support and wrote about the Metis and their set- historical research, creative writing and tlement on the South Fork of the Teton wilderness studies projects that explore River. After graduation, he worked for Montana’s land and people. the Montana Historical Society collecting The grants range from $400 to $1,000 oral histories from around the state. He and are awarded through the University’s also worked as a backcountry packer for Matthew Hansen Endowment, which was Smoke Elser in the Bob Marshall Wilder- established in 1984 as a memorial to Han- ness. He died of cancer in 1984 at the age sen and his ideals. of 23, and his family set up the endow- The deadline to submit proposals is ment so that students could pursue stud- March 1. Awards will be announced in ies in his interests. Hansen was the son of April. the late Missoula poet and teacher Ripley Projects should encourage mindful Schemm Hugo and the stepson of the late stewardship of the land and contribute to poet Richard Hugo. the preservation of Montana’s heritage. For more information or instructions Proposals from individuals will take pre- on how to apply, call the Wilderness In- cedence over those from institutions. The stitute at 406-243-5361, e-mail mwi@cfc. Photo by Regan Goettle endowment committee recommends proj- umt.edu or visit http://www.cfc.umt.edu/ Mirror me, mirror you was a game we played at Madison Square Athletic Club in front of the big mirror during M-week. Our friend ects that can be completed in one year. wi. Garrin is in front while his classmates try to copy his actions. What a fun way to let our energy out. Thursday, January 24, 2013

A4 opinion Refinery in North Dakota Life without definition is life without freedom could save money Dear Editor, boundary of what is yours, or could be no death penalty with- ject to the discretion of others. Dear Editor, This seems to me it could really someone else? Without property out first a defined life at stake Science and religion both agree reduce cost of gas and other Can life exist without defi- lines, there is no designated right anymore than a crime of murder that human life begins at concep- It seems everyone wants to products throughout the United nition? Can death exist without to prosper from the property without the life of a victim first tion. Why do “we the people” al- bury a pipeline from Canada to States from a more centralized first having life? within the borders of that which being defined into existence of low our public servants to ignore Texas. area than out of Texas. The purpose of definitions is is owned. the law. the truth of nature and nature’s Has anyone thought of to bring order and boundaries to When a defendant in the To avoid this reality is to God? It’s 40 years past time to do processing oil through a refin- Lloyd DeBruycker our life. There can be no ending courts is charged with the crime defy the laws of nature and na- what is right. ery in North Dakota and then Dutton or a beginning without a defini- of capital murder, and the civil ture’s God. Without preserva- deliver the finished product? tion of what is to begin or end. authority cries out to condemn tion of the basic property right to Do we not collectively the person to death as punish- one’s life defined in the culture Bob Wagner recognize a property line as a ment. I would suggest there and in Law, all freedoms are sub- Harrison

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In last week’s edition of The Madisonian, the article on Muhammad Khan Nizamani stated that he is In the January 10 edition, “Real estate market in Madison County shows encouraging upswing,” here through PH International. He is actually here through the Center for Cultural Exchange (CCI). The a mining company was named as Ruby Valley Garnet LLC. The actual name of the company is Gar- technology camp he is attending in Vermont in April is put on and hosted by PH International. net USA, LLC.

obituaries Lawrence Ferdinand Nov. 25, 1925 – Dec. 9, 2012

Lawrence “Larry” Fer- gust summer vacation trips out vacation. It was a destination ters—long before e-mail and #390. Larry was extremely dinand, 87, of New Haven, to the Western United States that was a truly special place the Internet came to be. Those proud and honored to be a Connecticut, passed away on starting in 1967. Larry and in their hearts for the next 28 were some of the most memo- member of the Benevolent and Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. He was Evie shared the driving across years and forever. rable times in their lives. Lar- Protective Order of Elks of the a beloved husband, father, many states, averaging 500 Over the years, Larry and ry spoke so often about those United States of America for grandfather, and World War miles per day. It would take his family met some of the trips and how much he loved over 35 years. Larry was also a II and Korean War Army vet- them five days of driving to most wonderful and memo- them. He especially loved Vir- longtime member/donor of the eran. Visiting Virginia City reach Montana. Larry and Evie rable people, including local ginia City and its rich history Virginia City Preservation Al- and the Big Sky Country of believed it was the best way to residents, who became lifelong of the mining days and the era liance and the St. Labre Indian Montana played a very special see the United States. The vis- friends. Larry, Evie and the of the vigilantes. School. and meaningful part in Larry’s its to Montana, especially Vir- kids would continue to plan In August 1977, Robert Donations can be made in life. ginia City and the people who to meet those friends year af- “Bob” Gohn, a close friend of Larry’s name to the Alzheim- Larry, his wife Evelyn lived there, touched Larry and ter year in Virginia City. They Larry and his family, spon- er’s Association at www.alz. (Evie), and children, Donna his family’s life. This became also kept in touch through sored Larry’s membership into org. and Gary, began taking Au- more than just an ordinary phone calls and writing let- the Virginia City Elks Lodge Dale Clark

Dale E. Clark passed away Co. Over the next eight years, 1959, Dale assumed ownership include what is now Big Sky Ski riett moved to Gaithersburg, ter, Peggy Lea Redman; his son, Jan. 11, 2013 in Chandler, Ari- the two men moved the newly- of the telephone company and Resort), until the company was Maryland to work for American Dale Clark; his granddaugh- zona. named Madison Valley Tele- provided service to the many sold in 1972. Satellite Company in the tele- ters, Iris Redman and Lark Dale moved his family to phone Co. from the age of old people in the serving area (serv- After the sale, Dale and phone services division. After Sundsmo; his grandsons, Cliff Ennis in 1951 to help his father- fashioned “crank – and – shout, ing the county from south of Harriett moved to Wisconsin to retirement, Dale and Harriett Redman and Glen Redman; his in-law, P. Lee Bollinger, after Hello Central” telephone service Varney Bridge to north of Har- work for Universal Telephone moved to Arizona. great-granddaughter, Alaina Bollinger purchased the old to the modern dial-telephone rison and from halfway between Company for several years. In Dale is survived by his Sundsmo, and his great-grand- Bozeman – Norris Telephone age. After Lee Bollinger died, in Ennis and Virginia City east to the early 1980s, Dale and Har- wife, Harriett Clark; his daugh- son, Vincent Sundsmo.

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JANUARY 13, 2013 safety complaint at Mt Hwy 41 Dispatched TBQRU & RVA to Deputy dispatched to traffic S MM 18 300 blk N George St complaint on Main St, Sheridan Deputy dispatched for public T/s at Mt Hwy 41 N MM 44 T/s on US Hwy 287 at MVMC Received fraud complaint on assist in Ennis Dispatched RVA for transfer to Deputy dispatched to vehicle Mustang Rd (USPS 325-340) Received animal complaint on Butte accident on Mt Hwy 287 VC Received wildlife complaint on Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper Jeffers Rd Received report of vehicle ac- Hill Kokanee Dr Published Thursdays at Ennis, Montana for Madison Received report of vehicle ac- cident on Jessica ln T/s on Main St, Harrison Received traffic complaint at and South Jefferson Counties. cident on Second St, Ennis Dispatched TBQRU & RVA to Deputy dispatched to wildlife US Hwy 287 MM 19 Received request for assistance vehicle accident at Mt Hwy 41 complaint at Mt Hwy 287 MM Received suspicious circum- in 300 blk Wray St S MM 25 26 stances complaint in 500 blk Matt & Susanne Hill, Chris & Erin Leonard Owners/Publishers: Received unfounded 911 call Dispatched RVA for transfer to Received harassment complaint Ruby River Dr Assistant Manager: Terri Swier T/s on US Hwy 287 at Lone- Butte on Tash Ln Received unfounded 911 call Advertising & Circulation Manager: Susanne Hill some Dove T/s at Mt Hwy 41 N MM 45 Dispatched EFD & EA to ve- Deputy dispatched to welfare Production: Erin Leonard Received unfounded 911 call hicle accident at US Hwy 287 check in 3800 blk Mt Hwy 287 JANUARY 17, 2013 MM 26 Deputy dispatched to assist Advertising Sales Representative: Sara Racine JANUARY 14, 2013 Received suspicious circum- other agency on Johnson Rd Reporter: Ben Coulter T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 67 stances complaint at Sheridan Dispatched TBQRU & RVA to Contributors: T/s at Mt Hwy 41 N MM 52 Dispatched RVA to horse acci- Trailer Ct 300 blk Wray St Gail Banks, Gerry Mooney, Keith Axberg, Art Kehler Deputy dispatched to traffic dent on Duncan District Rd T/s at Mt Hwy 41 MM 49 complaint Mt Hwy 287 MM 35 Deputy dispatched to vehicle Coroner dispatched to 1000 blk The Sheriff’s Office made 13 ENNIS, MONTANA accident at Madison Valley Point of Rocks Rd traffic stops and received 44 JANUARY 15, 2013 Manor T/s at Mt Hwy 287 MM 40 calls for service between Janu- - Madisonian Editorial Policy - T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 47 ary 13, 2013 and January 19, Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the Deputy dispatched to public Received request for assistance JANUARY 19, 2013 2013. 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The lesson starts inside the Fishing continues until 1 p.m., Total Joint Rehabilitation Home Safety American Ice Fishing Circuit) free Seminar and group discus- boathouse and, then, it’s on to when all must come off the ice Back & Neck Care Adaptive Equipment ice fishing qualifying tourna- sions, which are open to the pub- the ice to learn to fish with real for the weigh-in. Sore Stressed Muscles Hand, Wrist - & Elbow Syndromes ment will be held Feb. 1-3, at lic, are geared toward educating pros. Sponsors provide equip- Weigh-in starts at 2 p.m. TensionDish Headaches Network & Chronic Pain Neurological Rehabilitation Kirkwood Resort & Marina fishers to the world of tourna- ment and prizes and all kids who at the Hi Country Tavern & on Hebgen Lake, just outside ment ice fishing. sign up and participate receive Grill overlooking Hebgen Lake. Available Mon.-Fri.and at Ruby Valley Hospital of West Yellowstone. Winter’s These group tutorials will complimentary ice rods and Tournament winners will be an- 220 E. Crofoot,Direct Sheridan, TV MT 59749-9508 406-842-5081 equivalent of summer’s big time include specific techniques on tackle from HT Enterprises to nounced and awarded their cash bass and walleye tournaments, how to catch fish during a tour- take home. Complimentary corn prizes immediately following an NAIFC tournament weekend nament and include the chance dogs and hot chocolate are on the the weigh-in. Cash bar and food is filled with seminars, a kid’s to meet local fishermen familiar menu for lunch. will be served, along with a fish Mountain View TV workshops and the fishing com- with Hebgen Lake, including Saturday includes team cleaning contest and other fun, petition itself. nationally ranked ice fisher- registration for the Tournament including pre-Super Bowl party- & Satellite The West Yellowstone/He- men. The groups will be invited from 4:30-6:45 p.m. at the Holi- ing. bgen Lake Tournament, like all to pre-fish on Hebgen Lake on day Inn Conference Center in The Friday night seminar, Your local satellite NAIFC qualifiers, is a three-day Saturday morning, where the West Yellowstone, a social hour Saturday on-ice demos, and Kids TV specialists event featuring two-thirds edu- NAIFC Pro Staff will be demon- and complimentary dinner for all Clinic are free. Tournament cation and one-third competition strating their fishing techniques registered team members with team registration fee is $200/ Serving Madison County since 1993 with a maximum entry of 150, used to compete in tourna- cash bar. The Rules Meeting, team. Teams can pre-register at two-persons teams. Cash pay- ments. On-ice practice continues which is mandatory for at least www.naifc.com or at the Holi- outs of up to $21,000 and equip- throughout the day on Saturday. one member of each team, starts day Inn Conference Center prior 6 Sunrise Loop 682-7858 Ennis ment prizes will be awarded. The Rocky Mountain Ice at 7 p.m. At the Rules Meeting, to the mandatory Saturday eve- Fishing workshops and seminars Fishing Product Fair, featuring the exact starting time for the ning rules meeting. Kirkwood take place on Friday evening national manufacturers and re- contest the following morning Marina is located on Hebgen and Saturday, culminating with gional suppliers, will be set up will be announced. Don’t miss Lake, 18 miles from the junc- the World Class Competition on at the Holiday Inn Conference the 2nd Annual Calcutta Fund- tion of Highways 101 and 287 Drop Off Service Sunday, Feb. 3. Center for both Friday and Sat- raiser where you bet on your north of West Yellowstone. For MADISON ENNIS 682-4933 The Friday night seminar urday Nights. favorite teams to place and split more information on the tourna- Laundry and Cleaning begins with a social hour at 5 As part of the tournament, the prize pot if they win. ment and activities, go to www. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY DILLON: The Mini (by 8:30 a.m.) WHITEHALL: Tri-County IGA p.m. and the Seminar at 5:30 NAIFC offers a special “Kid’s The tournament starts on westyellowstoneicefishing.com, ALDER: Alder Market p.m. at West Yellowstone Holi- Ice Camp,” on Saturday morn- Sunday, with a check-in shortly or call (406) 646-7200. SHERIDAN: Serendipity’s THURSDAY day Inn Conference Center (315 ing, starting at 10 a.m. at the after daylight. Teams go out on TWIN BRIDGES: Mad Hatters VIRGINIA CITY: Rank’s Drug John’s Words of Wisdom: I don’t suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.

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Two Madison River fishing access sites closed due to flooding From Andrea Jones ing caused by ice jams on the hazards. Water and ice from urged to use caution around any Montana Fish, Wildlife and Madison River. That is in addi- the Madison River continues to bodies of water in southwest Parks tion to the prior closure of Val- flood and collect at each of the Montana throughout the winter ley Garden Fishing Access Site sites. They will remain closed and spring. BOZEMAN – Jan. 16, for the same reason. to the public until further no- Ennis and Valley Garden Montana Fish, Wildlife and Conditions at Ennis and tice. FAS are just south of the Ennis Parks closed the Ennis Fishing Valley Garden Fishing Access Ice on rivers is extremely along Highway 287. Access Site due to minor flood- Sites continue to pose safety unstable. Recreationists are Kids’N’Snow activity weekend in West Yellowstone

From Jan Stoddard Saturday and Sunday offer S. Canyon Street next to Imax located on Yellowstone Ave next West Yellowstone Chamber one of the most popular activi- Theater. to Rendezvous Ski Trailhead. ties throughout the weekend, the On Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Bring your own equipment or February is the most popu- “Snowcoach Sampler.” West Yel- you have a choice of two activi- rent it by calling Free Heel and lar Kids ‘N’ Snow weekend fea- lowstone snowcoach tour compa- ties: kids 6-12 can try out a spe- Wheel, Bud Lilly’s or Alpen turing a free ice fishing camp for nies offer a 2 1/2 hour ride over cial kids-sized 120 snowmobile Guides. Make sure you mention kids at Kirkwood Resort & Ma- the snow into Yellowstone Park. around a small restricted oval you are with Kids’N’Snow. rina on Hebgen Lake, from 10 Pre-Registration is required as (adult must accompany children) At 1 p.m. check out Ready, Christensen a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2. space is limited. Saturday’s trips or join a Yellowstone Park ranger Set, Snow at the Grizzly & Wolf All kids that attend will re- are scheduled at 9:30 and 12:30. for a 2 1/2 hour interpretive hike Discovery Center. Discover how Rentals ceive a free rod and setup from At 10 a.m., join a Yellow- along the Riverside Trail. Meet people and animals prepare and 406-682-4748 ~ Behind D&D Auto HT Enterprises, lessons from stone Park ranger for a presenta- at the West Yellowstone Visitor adapt for winter at the Grizzly 201 MADISON ~ ENNIS, MT the NAIFC and local ice fishing tion about Yellowstone Park or Center for both events. & Wolf Discovery Center. Then RENTING: THE RIGHT WAY TO GET THINGS DONE pros, and even a chance to hit the take a snowshoe walk with USFS Warm up at 4 p.m. at the draw your own pictures to show ice and try out their new equip- from the Boundary Trail. IMAX (kids 12 and under free) how they adapt. Meet the famous ment. At 11 a.m., head outdoors for a showing of “Yellowstone.” wolves and bears, participate in Meat Grinder • Sausage Stuffer The Kids’N’Snow program for a chance to ride in a dog sled Don’t miss Saturday eve- a scavenger hunt, or participate is offered one weekend each pulled by real racing sled dogs. ning’s free S’mores & Skatin’ in Keeper Kids (additional $2 Home Improvement & Construction month during the winter. The Klondike Dreams will be in front & Sleddin’ and M120 rides at charge). Located at 201 S. Can- program was created to offer of the grizzly bear located across the West Yellowstone ice rink. yon Street next to the IMAX Don’t forget to get a kids the opportunity to get out- the street from the Chamber. Pre- Warm-up with hot beverages, Theatre log splitter to prepare your side and try new winter activi- registration is required for these toast some marshmallows, and More M120 snowmobile ties, experience Yellowstone in rides due to limited availability. make your own S’more. All the rides will be offered from 9:30- winter wood supply! winter, take winter kid’s classes At 1 p.m. is the “Produce a fixings provided. Bring your own 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning at Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call for availability! at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Predator” free presentation at the sled for our Kid’s Sledding Hill. the Visitors Center. Dress warm! Now open Saturdays 8 a.m. to Noon • Closed Sunday Center, free movies, and more. Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Cen- Join the fun from 6-8:30 For more information on ac- Each weekend varies by activi- ter. It’s tough to survive our long p.m. at the West Yellowstone tivities, expanded schedules, and ties and schedule so many fami- winters. Create your own win- Rendezvous Ski Trailhead Build- to register for space limited ac- lies come for multiple weekends. ter-ready predator. Learn how ing. (A limited number of skates tivities, please go to www.kidsn- Some activities have limited predators adapt to be successful are available at the rink for use snow.org or call 406-640-0482. space so pre-registration is of- in winter, then use craft supplies that night). These events would not be fered. to make a predator of your own! Sunday events include snow possible without the support of Saturday offers a full day Held at the Grizzly & Wolf Dis- coach samplers at 9:30, 12:30 our community businesses and Ph. (406)842.5865 Fax (406)842.7373 of activities at the West Yellow- covery Center. Then meet the and 2. our key sponsors, West Yel- stone Visitors Center starting at famous wolves and bears, par- Kids can also learn the lowstone Chamber and TBID, Dan KenwOrThy 9 a.m., with live raptors (birds of ticipate in a scavenger hunt, or FUN-damentals of cross coun- WYSEF, MAP, and the West prey) from the Grizzly & Wolf participate in Keeper Kids (addi- try skiing at 11 a.m. The games Yellowstone Foundation. kenworthyelectric.com Discovery Center. tional $2 charge). Located at 201 are located at the Povah Center P.O. 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league activity Remember ... Serving in the Bowling Alley Money-saving coupons for the Madison theatre M – F 3 p.m. - Close Sat. & Sun. Noon – Close seniors: mon - 10am-noon Dining room opens at 4 pm EVERY DAY women: mon - 7pm -9pm for dinner! men's: tues - 7pm-9pm mixed: Weds - 6:30pm-10:30 pm find us on open 7 days a week! #59 Mt Hwy 287 Ennis, MT “Just around the curve” Thursday, January 24, 2013 A7 FAFSA help coming to Ennis High School on Feb. 6 From Ross Lingle aid to help pay for postsecondary sonal support at our local event, All families should go to www. education. Volunteers at the local this year’s College Goal Montana pin.ed.gov to get set up with a The Silver Ennis High School will help event dedicate their time to give will feature short videos to help PIN at least a couple of days be- local students and families com- families advice and provide as- you complete your FAFSA. You fore the event. plete and file their Free Applica- sistance to complete the FAFSA. can access these videos at Smart- Remember, this help is Dollar tion for Federal Student Aids on Experts from university financial AboutCollege.org. Families are free of charge. Students/parents Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 8 aid offices and the Student Assis- also encouraged to get their taxes should contact Ross Lingle at p.m. in room #9. tance Foundation will be avail- done as soon as possible but are Ennis High School, 682-4258; Filling out the FAFSA is a able to help complete the FAFSA able to complete the FAFSA us- [email protected] for crucial step in the process to se- at the event. ing estimated tax information if more information, or visit Smart- curing general and institutional In addition to providing per- taxes are not finished by Feb. 6. AboutCollege.org. $50 bar credit give away at halftime! Potluck starts at 3 pm • Domestic buckets of beer for $8 (includes 5 beers) Nurse Nancy You Are Invited •Ticket drawing for a free drink every time a team scores!

Please come say good-bye and good luck to Plus Dr. Sarah Googe who is retiring after many FOOTBALL years of service to the residents and visitors of the Ruby Valley and Madison County. The BOARDS! Ruby Valley Hospital Foundation is proud to host an open house honoring Dr. Sarah and to introduce the new practitioner Dr. Kelli Chris- tensen who has started receiving patients at the Community Health Center in Sheridan.

Join us in wishing these ladies well at Bethany Hall in Sheridan on February 3rd from 2-5 pm.

many good wishes.

Submitted by Ron Miller “Nurse Nancy” aka Kitty Eneboe entertained the Madison Valley Woman’s Club at their monthly meeting held Jan. 3. She explained the aging process and exhibited a bag full of items, which would be needed as we mature. Each item had an amusing, rhyming verse to accompany its emergence from her bag. Lots of laughs and knowing chuckles!

is moving to a new location soon! Call for details 682-3400 Deemo’s Meats Owner, Chris DiMichele Teen Center Don’t forget Deemo’s for all We appreciate so many well wishes & prayers. We’ve had many offers to help of your Super Bowl needs! and a great crew cleaned & prepared everything for building modifications. But...we still need more help! SMOKED SAUSAGES P lease help make this dream become a reality. Get Tax deductible donations can be made to: TAILGATING GOODIES TEEN CENTER Results. at First Madison Valley Bank or sent to PO BOX 705 in care of Ennis Assembly of God. advertise in Party trays upon request! P lease feel free to contact Pastor Charles Tucker for more information at 406-589-4107 The Madisonian Thank you all in advance for helping provide a great opportunity for our young people! 160 N. Main St. - Ennis, MT 406-682-7755 (406) 682-7306 or fax (406)682-4444 A8 Thursday, January 24, 2013

682-4023 Ruby Valley pizza fundraiser set for Jan. 26 115 Main St., Ennis, MT

From Karen Talley are available at Walter’s IGA, festivities. Just freeze for a 1-7 p.m. at the Sheridan El- “Argo” Jensen’s Market, Sheridan week and you are ready to bake, ementary School lunchroom on R R.V. Swimming Club’s An- Schools, R.V. Hospital, McLeod relax and root for your favorite Jan. 26. Pizza meals are also Fri-Sat, January 25th and 26th nual Pizza Sale Fundraiser is Mercantile, Alder Market, Vir- team! Keep extra pizzas in the available during the basketball set for Saturday, Jan. 26, during ginia City courthouse and Ruby freezer for unexpected compa- games that day. COMING SOON: the Sheridan School basketball Valley National Bank or email ny or to avoid cooking dinner Thank you for supporting “Hitchcock” “Lincoln” “Flight” “Silver Linings Playbook” “Les Miserables” games. to [email protected]. one night. It is so convenient. our Ruby Valley Swimming Pre-orders are strongly You can buy unbaked piz- Baked or un-baked pizza Pool Club. Adults $6.00 • Children (12 & under) $4.00 recommended. Order forms zas for your Feb. 3 Super Bowl orders can be picked up from Box Office Opens 6:15 p.m. • Show Time 7:00 p.m. Screening of documentary film at local libraries

From Lucy Ennis brary. tion about things happening in public expense without public The venues will be Madi- the public realm and a place for knowledge. Most of us have not The United State of ALEC, son Valley Public Library on discussion. There will be no heard anything about this or- ROCKY Greetings. My name’s Rocky. a documentary film on ALEC Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Thexton charge for admission. ganization and as an informed I can be a bit gruff, but I’m a (American Legislative Ex- Community Room and Jan. 30 ALEC is a vast network of public we should take advan- senior feller and just longing for a loving home for the remainder change Council) will be shown at Sheridan Public Library at 7 corporate lobbying and politi- tage of this opportunity to learn of my years. I’d rather be an only at Madison Valley Public Li- p.m. The libraries are showing cal action committees aimed to more. See you there. guy. I don’t like little children but older ones are okay. I love to brary and Sheridan Public Li- the film to provide informa- increase corporate profits at be petted and talked to. I’d be a wonderful companion especially with maybe an older couple or single. Oh, by the way, I really don’t like cats. (Sorry about that, Big Brothers Big Sisters of but I just can’t be friends with them. They really irritate me with their high and mighty ways.) I’d really like to meet you and see if Gallatin County’s annual we can become friends forever. Please call me at Kaye’s 565-1775. Thank you very much. Sincerely, gala coming in February WINTER SPECIALS Rocky From Angela Van Slyke silent auctions, Cajun cooking, sponsored by: delightful diversions and special Be the start of something entertainment by local zydeco Fish Fry Fridays big and help create positive rela- and swing band, Bebe LeBoeuf! tionships in the lives of Gallatin All proceeds stay in Gallatin All You Can Eat Spaghetti Saturdays County children. County to help match children Big Brothers Big Sisters facing adversity with positive “Every Person of Gallatin County invites the adult role models and mentors. Burger Night Tuesdays Going Home community to their annual gala To purchase tickets or for more Safe and Healthy fundraiser, Feb. 23 at the MSU information, visit www.bbbs-gc. A BURGER AND ANY BEER FOR $ SUB Ballroom. org or call Big Brothers Big Sis- Every Day” This year’s “Big Mardi ters at 587-1216 and start some- Gras” gala will feature live and thing big in the life of a child! •••Closed Sundays••• 453 Hwy 2 East - (406)287-3257 - Whitehall, MT 682-5553

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Twin Bridges speech & Drama Feeding the bears costs Big Sky resident big cash

Allison Clark a bear is food-trained, it is threatens their lives. Bears For The Madisonian often impossible to un-train with continual contact with them.” That is why biologists humans most likely end up Perhaps if Big Sky so often say, “a fed bear is a euthanized, and most often resident, Monroe Cameron dead bear.” due to human fault and not had heeded the warning he FWP Warden Ryan Gosse animal fault. received over two years commented that the risks of Warden Gosse made ago from Fish, Wildlife and this type of activity not only several visits to Cameron’s Parks Warden Brian Lloyd, pose a threat to human safety, property early last fall, and he could have avoided yet they pose threats to FWP staff, photos of the area confirmed another citation for feeding neighboring residents and the the feedings. the bears and wildlife in bears themselves. This week, in Madison his neighborhood. This past “Each year our bear County Justice Court, September, Cameron was specialists and wardens Cameron pled guilty to warned again against setting make routine trips to the Big unlawful supplemental out stocked birdfeeders, Sky community to explain feeding, which Montana buckets of berries and bowls the importance of securing Code clearly states that “after of dog food for a dog he does attractants,” says Gosse. “It having received a previous not own. may seem like common sense warning, negligently failing Neighbors and to some, but with others it to properly store supplemental construction workers in the requires constant reminders feed attractants and allowing area became concerned when and potential citations. It’s any cloven-hoofed ungulates, they noticed several bears and not fair to endanger other bears, or mountain lions other animals taking to his members of your community access to the supplemental property and contacted FWP to get a close up view of feed attractants” is a violation. Photo by Gail Banks to follow up on the sightings. wildlife.” Cameron was The Twin Bridges Speech and Drama Team traveled to Missoula this past weekend for the Divisional competitions. Andrew George placed sixth in Impromptu Speaking to send him to State and Gabbi If Cameron had done his FWP bear specialist subsequently fined $285 for Stephens received first alternate to State in Serious Oral Interpretation. The entire team and coach will research, he would have been Kevin Frey comments that his failure to abide by the attend the State competition this weekend in Huntley Project. Andrew George and Gabbi Stephens will aware of the warnings on the feeding and allowing bears to laws. compete. Clay Stephens and Alice Giem will be attending as timers, along with coach Cord Thurston. FWP website that say, “Once habituate on private property Ennis Speech, Drama and Debate send two to State

By Marilyn Jenkins in Lincoln Douglas Debate. Ennis Schools Although individual competition is Class B and C Ennis Speech, Drama and schools combined, sweepstakes’ Debate teams competed at the points for trophies are separate for Southern Divisional Meet in B and C schools. Any first place Missoula on Jan. 19. scores in a preliminary round add The team members competed into the sweepstakes with points for in the following events: final placings. Madison Owens and Kaylee In the sweepstakes results the Clemmons in Memorized Public Speech/Debate team took second Address; Mason Hamilton and place in Class C and the Drama Andie Pierce in Humorous Duo, team placed third in Class C. placing seventh; Muhammad Congratulations to all Nizamani in Original Oratory, participants and good luck at placing second; Race Owens in state to Muhammad Nizamani and Expository; Matthew Skillman, Matthew Skillman. placing third, and Samantha Welch B2 sports Thursday, January 24, 2013 HARRISON VS. TWIN BRIDGES Twin Bridges takes it to the hoop against Harrison/ Willow Creek

Ben Coulter Cox put up 18 points on the night, while The Madisonian teammate Cole Miotke scored a game-high [email protected] 26. After the game Cox credited Miotke’s ability put up big numbers for the Falcons The Twin Bridges Falcons varsity boys’ fast-paced transition offense. basketball team gave a dazzling performance “If he’s hitting shots it’s going to open up of athleticism Friday night as they hosted the other guys, and as soon as that happens the Harrison/Willow Creek Wildcats, while then we’ll get it in to them,” said Cox. the Lady Falcons game against the Lady The final score was Twin Bridges 75 and Wildcats came down to the final seconds in a Harrison/Willow Creek 44. wild matchup that was ultimately determined The varsity girls’ game was as much by teamwork and hustle. a display of hustle and determination as The boys’ game got off to a fast start led basketball skill when the Lady Falcons and by seven seniors on an experienced roster. Lady Wildcats took the gloves off and got With an emphasis on tight defense and a down to business on the hardwood. Both transition offense, the Falcons jumped out teams demonstrated an aggressive style of to an early 24-7 lead against the Wildcats in defensive play that resulted in numerous the first quarter. Senior C.J. Cox attributed points off the fast break. The game remained his team’s ability to put points up on the close in the first quarter with Harrison/ board to their defensive prowess and senior Photos by Ben Coulter Willow Creek leading host Twin Bridges 12- Harrison / Willow Creek sophomore Britt Cooper (right) brings the ball upcourt as Twin Bridges sophomore leadership. 7, but by halftime the Falcons had taken a Julia Cox (2) defends her Friday night in Twin Bridges. The Lady Falcons beat the Lady Wildcats 51-46. “We’re a tight knit group, and our 27-20 lead over the Wildcats. experience definitely helps out a lot,” said Harrison/Willow Creek coach Lisa Cox. “It all starts off with our defense, and Cooper said she told her team during halftime we like to get into a running game.” they needed to pick up the pace and take the By halftime Twin Bridges lead Harrison/ fight to the Falcons all the way through the Willow Creek 45-20, and at times the end of the game. Wildcats appeared to struggle moving the “I told them we need to run our press ball down court and executing their offense. break and we need to have our middles be The Falcons capitalized on the Wildcats lack more aggressive,” she said. “They didn’t of experience around the perimeter, and Cox attack the basket like we want to.” estimated his team scored approximately 75 By the end of the third quarter the Lady percent of their points off the fast break. Wildcats had crept back to within four points “We do a bunch of practice on just of the lead and the game remained close until getting the board and going, looking up the final seconds with Twin Bridges coming court,” he said. “Don’t spend a lot of time away on top of Harrison/Willow Creek by a dribbling the ball up the floor when you can score of 51-46 pass it to the open man at the other end.” BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Twin Bridges Falcons Max Orrin (21) and Michael Pfertsh (23) hang in the air momentarily after falling for a ball fake from Harrison / Willow Creek senior Garrett Petersen (32) in Twin Bridges on Friday night. JANUARY 17 Twin Bridges 43, Lee 2 pts. BOYS Gardiner 37 Degel 2 pts. BOYS Sheridan 37, Lima 47 Sheridan 30, White Lueck 10 pts. Ennis 61, Lone Peak Ennis 78, West Yel- Sulphur Springs 39 Evans 12 pts. 32 lowstone 44 Woirhaye 2 pts. Lee 1 pt., 6 reb., 2 Goodman 7 pts., 3 Goodman 4 stl. Deitz 2 pts. reb., 3 asst., 1 stl. reb., 3 asst., 4 stl. Degel 11 pts., 8 Martello 4 pts. Ott 2 pts., 2 asst., Ott 2 reb., 2 reb., 1 asst., 1 stl. McKinney4 pts. 1 stl. asst. Zetler 2 pts., 5 Griffis, K. 6 pts. Croy 10 pts., 3 reb. Croy 8 pts., 4 reb., 1 stl. Nestegard 8 pts. Farnes 7 pts., 6 reb., 3 asst. Lueck 10 pts., 3 Coffman 6 pts. reb., 3 asst., 1 stl. Farnes 8 pts., 3 reb., 7 stl. Fredrickson 7 pts. McKitrick 2 pts., 5 reb., 2 asst., 1 stl. Evans 6 pts., 9 reb., Griffis, B. 4 pts. reb., 2 asst., 4 stl. McKitrick 13 1 stl., 1 blk. McNally 2 pts. Bullock 8 pts., 1 pts., 4 reb., 2 asst., 1 Woirhaye 2 reb., 1 Moen 2 pts. asst., 2 stl. stl., 1 blk. stl. Klatt 2 pts. Johnerson 1 pt., 1 Bullock 14 pts., 5 reb., 1 asst., 1 stl. reb., 9 asst., 5 stl. BOYS BOYS Sullivan 21 pts., 7 Johnerson 2 Sheridan 32, White Sheridan 35, Ennis reb., 2 stl., 1 blk. pts., 1 asst. Sulphur Springs 63 71 Leo 2 pts., 1 reb., 1 Sullivan 22 pts., 5 asst. reb., 1 asst., 3 stl., 1 Tilstra 7 pts. Burke 9 pts. Clark 1 pt., 3 reb., blk. Kenworthy 9 pts. Marsh 4 pts. 1 stl. Leo 4 pts., 1 Wood 2 pts. Green 6 pts. reb., 1 asst. Browne 6 pts. Tilstra 6 pts. Clark 7 pts., 7 Fabricius4 pts. Wood 2 pts. JANUARY 18 reb., 3 stl. Fuller 2 pts. Kenworthy 2 pts Hamilton 2 pts. Browne 6 pts. GIRLS Twin Bridges 75, Sheridan 45, Lima 35 Harrison/Willow Twin Bridges 68, Goodman 2 pts. Twin Bridges 51, Creek 44 Gardiner 58 Ott 2 pts. Harrison/Willow Harrison/Willow Croy 6 pts. Creek 46 Konen 2 pts. Creek 32, Lone Farnes 4 pts. Pfertsh, J. 4 pts. Peak 31 McKitrick 11 Cox 7 pts. Miotke 26 pts. pts. Konen 10 pts. Cox 18 pts. JANUARY 21 Bullock 15 pts. Ashcraft 2 pts. Guillot 4 pts. Johnerson 2 pts. Wetzel 1 pt. Orrin 6 pts. GIRLS Sullivan 17 pts. Williams 3 pts. Pfertsh, M. 8 pts. Sheridan 28, Ennis Leo 4 pts. Martin, Mo. 10 pts. Johnson 2 pts. 45 Clark 6 pts. Martin, Me 5 pts. Hirst 5 pts. Griebenow 13 pts. Strickland 2 pts. White, B. 9 pts., 3 Von Bergen12 pts. reb., 4 asst., 2 stl. Nye, J. 3 pts. White, K. 7 pts., 2 Strong, S. 6 pts. reb., 1 asst. Lehman 2 pts. Arcangeli 2 pts. Peterson, G.16 pts. Cooper 12 pts., 15 Peterson, B. 1 pt. reb., 2 asst., 5 stl. Moe 2 pts. Nesbit, J. 7 pts., 2 reb., 1 asst., 3 stl. DeFrance 1 pt., 2 JANUARY 19 reb. Nesbit, A. 2 pts., 1 GIRLS stl. Ennis 49, West Yel- Harrison / Willow Creek senior Becca White (4) takes the ball to the basket as Twin Bridges senior Hannah Wilson 6 pts. lowstone 26 Konen (20) tries to stop her Friday night in Twin Bridges. Thursday, January 24, 2013 B3 columns

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to be a light bulb (radiating light). that make living lovingly and dimming their fear and gazing lived in faith and of the two, I find Ah, now it makes sense! faithfully a more likely outcome. “out” at a future that may be faith far preferable. In faith I can This, Most of us know most of It all starts (and ends, I bright instead. be me. In faith we can be we; in what we need to know in order suspect) with attitude. Our One lad (Joseph) became faith we can find love, strength, to hop in a car and drive off the attitude colors almost all of what the savior of those who sold him and comfort. In faith, I can lot, but there are times it would be we see. If we are fearful of the into slavery; three prayed quietly overlook things that scare me and Our Valley: wise to sit down with the owner’s future, then we will curl ourselves and were delivered from both find people and things that give manual and up into a fetal hungry lions and a fiery furnace; me life and hope when I travel peruse it just position and yet another couple of fellows through the valley of despair. for those little try to protect sang psalms and songs and, when In faith, I seek out the ninety- things we don’t anything and an earthquake broke open their nine things that are good, and dim need often – but everything prison, they not only chose NOT that one thing which may irritate The Art of Being Wise when we do, it we’ve got. to escape, but stopped their jailor me. I focus on the silver lining The art of being wise is the gook and an index that has never is nice to know The Bible from committing suicide! and dim the cloud. I do what I art of knowing what to overlook. heard of such a thing as a dash where to find tells a number These are not unusual can now, and dim down what I – William James board dimmer switch (or any them. of stories of stories. They are tales of people cannot control – like the past or other term I could think of in the Life and people thrown who are not afraid of their world; the present. Modern cars; don’t you just middle of the night). faith are a lot into prison people who are not afraid for In faith, I choose to live love them? It turns out that a little plunger like that. Most for one reason their future. They do not look and will dim down and overlook Driving home the other on the dash that does other things of us know or another to swords, assault weapons, or all that does not promote peace, night I needed to dim the lights (and which I have used regularly what we need (generally armies to deliver them; instead, growth, or hope. Dimming the on my dashboard but found to do those “other things”) also to know by the around matters they look only to the generous trouble lights, you see, helps me myself looking everywhere for serves as the instrument panel’s time we get out Rev. Keith Axberg of faith, and hand of God that has delivered see better what my headlights are something that would do the job, Light Adjustment device. Next of kindergarten (as not so much for countless generations in times shining on in this, our valley. but I couldn’t find it. I pulled to it was a symbol I had always one book happily puts it), and yet crimes of stealing or killing or of trial, and trust he will deliver Keith Axberg writes on over and grabbed the owner’s assumed to be a small gear (it there are times it would be wise to such what-not), but instead of them from the “valley of the matters concerning life and manual for some help, but it was looks like a circle surrounded sit down with our owner’s manual crying in their beer or bemoaning shadow” as well. faith. He can be reached at a thousand pages of gobble-dee- with teeth) is actually supposed to read up on ideas and stories their predicaments, we find them I have lived in fear and I have [email protected].

weakened of late because the Technically speaking, the provide an additional peek into funds are in a liquidation phase, outbreak of flu on the East Coast cattle market is indeed at a point the supply side for feeder cattle selling rallies, not buying CommodityInsite.com is discouraging restaurant traffic, where prices could go either way. and beef production over the breaks. The great worry with By Jerry Welch for The Madisonian slowing demand. The slippage However, from a fundamental next year. If there are any signs prices now hemorrhaging badly with demand has pushed the standpoint, beef production cattle producers intend to retain is clear. If the funds can push infamous commodity funds and cattle supplies will decline more heifers from last year’s calf cattle prices to mid-range levels, YES, DIDDLE IN THE MIDDLE into liquidating a large portion sharply in 2013 and 2014, which crop, or intend to do so this year, it is also possible they can send of their massive long positions. if correct, hints that the line supplies will tighten further over prices crashing through the floor A year ago, this month, I ceiling at $134. Nor, fall below Equally bearish is the fact that of least resistance for prices is the near term making the big that has been inviolable for a forecast that in the first quarter the floor firmly in place at $122. average dressed cattle weights higher, not lower. The charts may picture brighter yet. year; or possibly, even lower. of 2013, cattle futures would rise At the close of trading this week, remain at record high levels. The appear dubious but from a supply/ As the U.S. economy Nonetheless, I am viewing the to at least $141. Several times June cattle ended sharply lower, combination of those negative demand standpoint, the long- improves and creates new jobs, recent decline with cattle futures since making that forecast it mid-range of the $12 range the forces has convinced many term outlook is indisputable. the Chinese economy is also as a major buying opportunity seemed as if stars and planets market has been locked into for that demand is weakening even The latest World Agricultural improving. Upward pressure on with prices perfectly mid-range. would align properly, the bullish the past year. And prices settled though evidence shows supplies Supply and Demand estimates cattle prices will be unrelenting. Yes, I am violating a most sacred fundamentals join forces and my at a six-month low. tightening. for 2013 project beef production In the case of China, they are rule. I am suggesting, shame on prediction would come to be. When prices are mid-range, Oftentimes, the best single slightly higher from those in the emerging as a high-end beef me, that cattle traders step up, But as it is often said, the odds are 50-50; giving neither source for market information is December report, but well below user as their middle class grows buy the market and, “diddle in “the best laid plans of mice bulls or bears an edge. Which, to view prices through the charts. those from the past two years. A and their diet embraces more red the middle.” and men often go astray.” And of course, explains why one of The charts reveal the hopes simpler way of viewing 2013 is to meat. I remain bullish the cattle when it comes to the cattle the oldest of sayings by those and fears of all participants. understand that beef production There is no doubt the resolve market with an upside target market in recent months and my that trade off technical or chart However, when prices are in the in 2012 was the lowest since of the bulls is being tested now of $141 for late this quarter and predictions, that old saying fits considerations is, “don’t diddle in middle of a range such as today’s 2005 and this year it is expected that cattle prices have plunged possibly as high as $150 in the me to a T. the middle.” cattle market, our knowledge to be down another five percent; to a six-month low. Many a bull final quarter of 2012. Cattle The cattle futures market, The weakness is due to is at its lowest. In the middle of bullish statistics by any measure. has thrown in the towel as the prices should be marching higher basis the June contract has been short-term demand problems, a trading range, anything can In addition, on February 1, charts appear down and dirty by the time the February 1 stuck in a range of approximately not a change in the long-term surface, pushing prices one way the 2013 Cattle Inventory Report bearish. Adding to the unease is Inventory Report is released and $12 since last January. Prices have fundamentals that remain or another in a meaningful way. is due to be released and it should the reality that the commodity fully digested by the trade. not been able to break through the positive. Demand for beef has

MADISON VALLEY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT second rule. the cities around us. We Slow down in snow and icy traditionally have not had conditions, make turns slowly, the extreme highs and lows. and make all starts slow and That said - it looks like real fireline smooth. R eal estate throughout southwest Remember that bridges and The With temperatures above If you find yourself driving in Montana is on the road to overpasses may freeze before the freezing in the daytime and the snow, stay alert, slow down state recovery. With continued regular travel lanes of a roadway. e well below freezing at night, and stay in control. These are the C o R neR low interest rates, decent Watch out for black ice, areas of road surfaces around southwest three key elements to safe driving inventory, and lowered the roadway that appear black and Montana have become in the snow. Here are some things prices, a buyer has a closing shiny and where your vehicle can HOW IS THE MADISON VALLEY treacherous. to remember: window of opportunity to suddenly lose traction. Slow down Icy road conditions were to Do a maintenance check on STACKING UP IN invest right now in your in these areas and keep your foot blame for the only call for service your vehicle before making the future. Call your local off the brakes. SOUTHWEST MONTANA? received by the Madison Valley trip. Check the vehicle battery, REALTOR today to help you If you get stuck or stranded, Rural Fire Department last week. belts and hoses, anti-freeze, oil, – 2012 in Review (paRt i) don’t panic. Stay with your vehicle On Jan. 18 at 7:43 p.m. the lights, brakes, heater and defroster for safety and warmth. Wait for MVRFD along with the Ennis and check the exhaust system for help to arrive. If you have a cell Melinda Merrill 5 percent; Missoula: Up Ambulance Service, Madison leaks, which may allow carbon phone and are in an area with cell Prudential Real Estate 31 percent - up 1 percent; County Sheriff’s Office, and monoxide to enter the vehicle. phone service, try calling for help. Northwest: Up 25 percent - the Montana Highway Patrol, Plan your route ahead of time Try to always know your exact As you probably guessed up 3 percent; Madison Valley: was dispatched to a one-vehicle and give yourself extra travel locations while driving. from the last article I wrote – Up 30 percent – stable. rollover accident at mile marker time. Make sure someone knows Keep your clothing dry. Wet I am a numbers person. I like Number of Bare Land 26 on U.S. Hwy 287. The your travel plans. clothing can lead to dangerous looking at the “big picture” Sales and average price: MVRFD responded a Rescue and Wear comfortable clothing loss of body heat. so that I can make informed Billings: Up 61 percent a Command with eight firefighters that does not restrict your If you have any questions or and educated decisions. Last - down 8 percent; Bitterroot: from Station 1 and a Rescue and a movement while at the wheel. concerns, Madison Valley Rural I wrote on the specifics of Up 6 percent - down 31 Command with three firefighters Keep warm clothing available for Fire Chief Shawn Christensen the market of the Madison percent; Butte: Up 74 percent Melinda Merrill from Station 2. Upon arrival when you exit the vehicle. invites you to contact us at 682- Valley for 2012…but how are - down 35 percent; Gallatin: firefighters found an SUV on its Always clear any snow and 3311. We look forward to hearing we stacking up compared to Up 74 percent - down 16 side but all four occupants out of ice from all windows, lights, make your next move! from you. If no one is available, other areas in SW Montana? percent; Great Falls: Down the vehicle. Firefighters provided mirrors and the roof before please leave a message and we Number of sales of 5 percent - up 20 percent; initial patient care and established driving. After starting the vehicle *Statistics are will return your call as soon Single Family Homes and Helena: MLS does not track traffic control operations until the wait for the interior windows as possible. Remember, you average price: bare land sales; Missoula: Up pulled from Montana’s vehicle could be recovered and to clear of fog so you will have can get up-to-date emergency Billings: Up 18 percent - 35 percent - down 42 percent; REALTOR’s Digest – the towed from the scene. Firefighters appropriate visibility. information at the Madison up 8 percent; Bitterroot: Up Northwest: Up 50 percent annual publication (based encountered winds around 25 Make sure there is sufficient County Montana Emergency 11 percent - down 11 percent; - down 9 percent; Madison on sales from 1/1/2012 to miles per hour, and the wind chill windshield washer fluid in the Information web site, at http:// Butte: Up 1 percent - up Valley: Up 3 percent – stable. 10/31/2012) as well as the factor was near twenty below vehicle reservoir and that it is madison.homestead.com/. Please 2 percent; Gallatin: Up 12 The Madison Valley Stats compiled by Melinda zero. MVRFD personnel were on rated for freezing temperatures. visit our home page at www. percent – stable; Great Falls: has traditionally gone into Merrill from the local scene for more than three hours It takes longer to stop mvrfd.org/. 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me going, cause I take my about what has changed so much winter is nearly over. Wonder if marble playing serious. I told in the business of parenting. we left him a plate of goodies, her that I still had my marble So, I set out asking people he could be convinced it is time bag full of about 1,000 marbles what they thought were the for spring? I had to laugh at at my house if she needed some problems: two income families/ what I heard one old timer say peewees I could bring her a few. no one home, rapper music, about the groundhog coming out Breakfast & Lunch Menu She wanted to know why I had action killing movies, violent in Montana. The old timer said, so many marbles and I told her video games, poor choices in “Montana groundhogs aren’t I was a marble champ when I role models, drugs, alcohol, cell going to wake up to come out and around the was in grade school. Although I phones and texting, the Internet look for a shadow, in Montana do have to say that my mom did were jut a few ideas. Seems like they will only be looking for not think that girls should play they all can be problems, but their mates!” Wood Stove marbles, so I kind of had to walk on top of the list should be the So, what have we learned by Gail Banks home from the bus and then hide lack of physical and emotional this week? The sole purpose of a Much sympathy goes out my marble bag in a hole I had boundaries between parents child’s middle name is so he can to the family of Marion Cogdill dug out by the big cottonwood and child. Physical boundaries tell when he’s really in trouble. with her passing this week. tree and grab it before I ran to are essential to respect for When you are dissatisfied ENNIS Marion was 93, wow, and I the bus in the mornings. She each other, self, others, and and would like to go back to Lunch includes: fresh salad/fruit bar & milk remember Marion fondly, as a didn’t ever say I couldn’t play life. Parents make the rules youth, think of Algebra. When Thursday - January 24 young woman raising her family. marbles, just that it was not and hopefully they are healthy everything comes your way Breakfast - Cinnamon roll As kids we had many a picnic at ladylike. rules. Children need to respect you’re in the wrong lane. The The grade school had a their parents. When children light at the end of the tunnel may Lunch - Sweet & sour chicken, rice Marion and Daryell’s big yard Friday - January 25 behind Edna’s home. Marion marble court to play in at recess. disrespect the most important be an oncoming train. Born free and my mom were 4-H leaders I have the coolest, oilies, cat- people in their lives, their - taxed to death. Breakfast - Scrambled eggs, toast together, as well as friends. eyes, potteries, agates, alleys, parents, and especially if they act Everyone has a photographic Lunch - French dip The Cogdill family certainly commies, boulders, steelies, as powerless or even deserving memory; some just don’t have Monday - January 28 has been one of the foundation bumbos, and peewees. I parents of this disrespect, it film. Life is unsure; always eat NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY blocks of their community and earned most of my marbles by will come back to haunt us all. your dessert first. By the time Tuesday - January 29 surrounding area. playing Roley Hole, knuckle This is when we hear on the a man realizes that maybe his Breakfast - Waffle & sausage link It is nearly time for the down, bombies, and always in news, “young man kills mom father was right, he usually has keepsies, so I could take their first then shoots others.” NO a son who thinks he’s wrong. Lunch - Chicken ala king annual science fair and third marbles when I won. Still didn’t respect for life. But that is just We were rather lucky we Wednesday - January 30 grade marble run at the Twin Bridges School. My oldest think that Jasmine believed me, what I have come up with. You didn’t come under that cold front Breakfast - Cinnamon roll son has been trying to help so told her that I would bring my know my pop is 90 years old. that hit east of us this week. Lunch - Grilled cheese sandwich his daughter Jasmine with her marbles and we would knuckle Sometimes I surely don’t agree They are talking about 10 below marble run, which to sum up down, for keeps and not to cry with him BUT I would never in the Dakotas. I am tired of the HARRISON has been very interesting. They when Grandma won her marbles think of disrespecting him for cold already and tired of getting Thursday - January 24 could only find a small bag of for her marble run. Her dad was any reason. Never. He demands stuck in snow. And old Mother Breakfast - Waffles marbles and they were bigger giving me that look like, “you respect, deserves respect, and Nature doesn’t even seem to would take Jasmines’ marbles we all know that even when we care. Lunch - Oriental chicken salad agate marble so were sticking away from her, GRANDMA?” know he is wrong! In return he Hard to believe that January Friday - January 25 in some parts of the run. I told Jasmine to find some peewee Told him not to worry, I would respects his family. That seems is nearly gone. Soon we will be Breakfast - Malt-o-meal marbles for her run, and she never be able to get down on to be what it is all about. saying that about July! Lunch - Chili mac, veggies answers me with, “There is no my knees to knuckle down; her So, almost time for Mr. “The early bird gets the Monday - January 28 such thing as peewees, there marbles are safe. Groundhog to come out and worm, but the second mouse Breakfast - Muffins are only marbles!” Which got Was thinking to myself take a look around to decide if gets the cheese.” Lunch - Meatball marinara subs Tuesday - January 29 Breakfast - Ham, egg, cheese mcmuffin Lunch - Corn dog, fries, veggies Sheridan Close-up fundraiser announces winners Wednesday - January 30 From Karen Talley a knife; Lou Morton for the approx. $200 - donated by KH Sheridan Close-up students for Breakfast - Maple bars donated scabbard and Del Concrete was won by Claudia both raffles and without their Lunch - Teriyaki chicken & noodle stir fry Sheridan Close-up Hartford of Alder for donating Allinson; beautiful handmade help the fundraiser would have concluded its fundraising the knife and scabbard back to quilt, custom made - donated not been as successful. SHERIDAN raffles this past Saturday by the Sheridan junior class for by Lynn Rowberry was won by Dave Marsh, an amazing Breakfast Buffet: Toast, bagel or muffin, fruit, yogurt, eggs, drawing the raffle winners at Close-up. Denny Lueck; Old Hotel brunch auctioneer, donated his time and the basketball games on Jan. 19, The latest raffle winners for two – donated by The Old services to auction the custom hot & cold cereal, milk, juice (first & last day of week in- after auctioning a custom made were drawn Saturday, and the Hotel was won by Angela Elser; hunting knife at the game to a cludes: eggs, ham, sausage of bacon) hunting knife and scabbard. lucky winners were: iPad 2 - Dinner for two - donated by White Sulphur Springs family, Lunches include: vegetables, fruit and milk The Sheridan Close- primarily paid for by funds from In-Back Restaurant was won generating another $250 for Thursday - January 24 up raffle committee and the the Mother’s Day flower sales by Dan Kenworthy; Chick’s raffle proceeds. Breakfast - Muffin, yogurt, fruit students would like to thank was won by Paula Elser; Kindle Alder Restaurant donated a Thank you to all the Lunch - Meatball sub, spinach & romaine salad the following for their generous Paperwhite reader - donated by $40 certificate that was won by volunteers, merchants, donators Friday - January 25 donations: Shedhorn Sports of Clark and Elfriede Fuller was Ashley Allinson. and raffle ticket buyers for NO SCHOOL Ennis for providing the rifle at won by Ted Woirhaye; 10 yards McLeod Mercantile supporting Sheridan Close-up. Monday - January 28 cost; Chet Allinson for donating of gravel and delivery, valued at sold tickets on behalf of the Breakfast - French toast, yogurt, fruit Lunch -Baked rotini, spinach & romaine salad Tuesday - January 29 Find Fellowship With Us Breakfast - Hot or cold cereal, fruit Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church Lunch - Hot dog on a bun, french fries, corn Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday - January 30 Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery Breakfast - Cereal bar, yogurt, fruit Vern Grotzke, Pastor Non-Denominational Christ Centered, Spirit Led Worship Lunch - Pizza, spinach & romaine salad, bread stick 682-4949 Franklin Wesselius, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 842-5724 Liturgy Schedule Morning Worship 11 a.m. 842-5724 • 3648 Hwy 287 St. Patrick, Ennis TWIN BRIDGES Evening Service 6 p.m. Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. All breakfast menus include: toast, fruit, milk, juice Mid-Week Service, HARRISON All lunch menus include: salad bar, fruit, cold milk Wednesday 6 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Mary, Laurin Thursday - January 24 Harrison, Montana Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. 606 Comley Way, Ennis Breakfast - Choice of cereal, donuts Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Deacon Andy Dorrington, 6 Blocks South of City Complex Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 Lunch - Chicken pattie, bun, smashed potatoes Sunday School & Madison Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Friday - January 25 Located in the heart of Valley Madison Valley for the Pastor Joe Miller Breakfast - Egg Bake Presbyterian Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises Church Lunch - Brunch for lunch To Our God. Spread the Word! WORSHIP Monday - January 28 September - April ~ 11 a.m. Breakfast - Biscuits & gravy May - August ~ 9 a.m. Lunch -Soup & crackers Everyone Welcome Tuesday - January 29 Rev. Jean M. Johnson Breakfast - Choice of cereal, breakfast bar 682-4355 ~ Ennis Lunch - Chili cheese fries Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Phil 2:16 Wednesday - January 30 Holding forth the word of life: Breakfast - Cinnamon rolls Lunch - Tuna or turkey hot dish, dinner roll Dr. Ray Teston Pastor CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Society LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church Sunday School 10 a.m. 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT R S & Priesthood 114 N. Main, Sheridan Ennis Meals on Wheels 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Phone 682-4244 SBC 12:10 p.m. 842-5845 Sunday School Testimony Meetings 1 p.m. MADISON VALLEY Thursday, January 24 - Ham & beans, corn bread, relish BAPTIST CHURCH 11:20 a.m. ALL WELCOME Pastor Lonnie Horn tray, peaches, banana bread Sacrament Meeting Aides for the hearing impaired Each week a Bible lesson full of 10:00 a.m. healing Christian concepts is read Sunday Service Friday, January 25 - BUFFET Family History Center aloud in our Sunday service. 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) Ruby Valley United by Appointment Methodist Parish Tuesday, January 29 - Chicken rice pilaf, carrots, pears & 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Tuesday Night www.spirituality.com Invites You To Worship With Us cheese salad, bread, tapioca with topping Pres. Adamson 682-5070 6:30-8:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer Pastor Ben Nardi Wednesday, January 30 - Meatloaf, potatoes, corn, pickled Office: (406)842-5934 (Kids/Youth) Home: (406)842-7732 beets, bread, danish roll THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY Wednesday BAHA’I FAITH 6:30-8:00 p.m. Church of the Valley Thursday, January 31 - Turkey soup, ham salad sandwich, OF GOD Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Twin Bridges On the appearance of fearful potato chips, relish tray, banana bread & peaches Love God, Love People Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) Sunday School 11:00 a.m. natural events call ye to mind Pastor Charles Tucker Youth Group (7th-12th grade) Worship 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 1 - BUFFET the might and majesty of your Lord, He Who heareth and SUNDAY SERVICE Ruby Valley Food Pantry Bethel UMC seeth all, and say "Dominion is Schedule Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Sheridan Ennis Town Hall. Tuesday - Friday at NOON. God's, the Lord of the seen Bible Study Worship 9:00 a.m. We ask a $4 minimum donation for meals. and the unseen, the Lord of Worship Service 10:45 a.m. New Hope Pregnancy Support Center Sunday School 10:15 a.m. On Fridays you can take what is left over home creation. Call Kathleen at 596-1080 Extreme Faith Youth Group Children’s Church 10:45 Sunday Evenings (bring your own containers). All meals are subject to change without notice. Please call 682-4550 for questions or to request delivery. 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool www.baha’i.org 589-4107 to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 VEHICLES FOR SALE Madison County Episcopal Churches SUNDAY SERVICES Cheapest Fords, In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Dodge Ram Pickups, Join Us for Sunday Worship! 9:30 a.m. Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Alder School Chryslers, & Jeeps. Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Sunday Sunday Christ-centered, Trades Accepted 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bible Based Teaching www.rvec.org Bible Study Open Question Forum 1-877-GOT-WOLF Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Tel. 406-842-5915 1-877-468-9653 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713 health & Wellness Thursday, January 24, 2013 B5

Flu outbreak prompts reminder CHC WECLOMES from senior care experts Doctor Kelli Christensen To the SHERIDAN CHC From Debbie Hilt extra precautions to protect the area, avoid trips to Home Instead Senior Care themselves from the virus.” crowded shopping centers or To fight the flu, senior community events. Accepting This flu season is care experts recommend the Avoid contact: Those with shaping up to be one of the following: flu-like symptoms, especially new patients worst in decades – with the Get a flu shot: Experts school-aged children, should Centers for Disease Control strongly encourage all seniors avoid contact with senior January 14, 2013 already reporting widespread and those in frequent contact loved ones. Enlist the help outbreaks in many states. with seniors to get vaccinated of friends, neighbors or Call 842-5103 for an appointment While anyone can get if they haven’t already done professional home caregivers the flu, seniors are especially so. Medicare covers one to take over caregiving susceptible to the virus and vaccine per flu season. responsibilities, if necessary. are at greater risk for serious Practice good hand Rest well, eat well: Get • Board Certified Family Practice flu-related complications that washing: Wash hands with plenty of sleep, drink plenty of Physician can lead to hospitalization and soap frequently, especially fluids and eat healthy foods. even death. Ninety percent after coughing or sneezing. Experts also recommend a diet • Provides care to family members of flu-related deaths and If soap and water aren’t rich in Vitamins C and D and of all ages more than half of flu-related available, use an alcohol- plenty of exercise. • Lives with her husband and two hospitalizations occur in based hand sanitizer. If senior loved ones children in Sheridan Montana people age 65 and older. Cover coughs and sneezes: begin to show symptoms of “The flu can be very Droplets from a sneeze or a the flu, contact their health dangerous for seniors, so cough can travel up to six feet. care provider immediately. we are concerned about this Cover coughs and sneezes Antiviral medications (like recent outbreak,” said Jeff with a tissue and dispose of Tamiflu) are available to help Accept Medicaid, Healthy Montana Kids, Medicare, Huber, president of Home the tissue immediately. If a make symptoms less severe. commercial insurance and sliding fee Instead, Inc., franchisor of tissue is not available, cough For more information the Home Instead Senior or sneeze into the elbow, not about senior and caregiver Care® franchise network. the hands. well-being, please visit www. “We encourage seniors Stay in to stay well: caregiverstress.com. and their families to take If there’s an outbreak in Chill out for fitness this season Sheridan ChC From Beth Maniero a nearby hill while pulling a safe workout. TOPS Club, Inc. sled – and then racing down. Visitors are welcome to Shovel to slim: Shoveling attend their first TOPS meeting During this cold time of snow is a surefire way to work free of charge. Membership is year, it can be natural to want up a sweat and burn off excess affordable. For more Welcomes New Doctors to curl up inside and let your calories. However, if you have a information call E fitness routine take a backseat history of heart problems, high Jeannie at 682-3299. for the season. cholesterol, or are a smoker, dr. Megan evans and dr. Laura Goodell are But there’s no need to proceed with caution, as snow let the weather derail your shoveling may cause a quick joining dr. Sarah Googe and dayna Leavens journey to wellness. Consider increase in heart rate and blood the following recommendations pressure. Push the snow as you Pediatric nurse Practitioner at the Sheridan from TOPS Club, Inc., the shovel, instead of lifting it out nonprofit weight-loss support of the way, to ease pressure ChC to better serve ther uby Valley. organization, to work out on your back. If you must lift, creatively – and safely – in the be sure to lift from your legs outdoors this winter. and not your back, and pick Prepare to head out: up small shovels of snow at a Outdoor winter workouts time. Also take frequent breaks require a bit of preparation, to allow your heart rate to level. depending on the conditions. Keeping these tips in mind will Remember to dress warmly help ensure an effective and and in layers, paying particular attention to your hands, feet, and head. Avoid cotton and select a moisture-wicking RUBY VALLEY material for your base layer; MEDICAL CLINICS perspiration can make an individual feel even colder Sheridan Twin Bridges because the wetness chills from 210 E Crofoot 104 S Madison the temperature. Slather on a (406) 842-5056 (406) 684-5546 Dr. Megan Evans Dr. Laura Goodell sunscreen containing at least SPF 15 or higher to protect Services Offered: against sunburn that can occur Also pleased from exercising in snow or high * Office Visits to offer: altitudes. Also, don’t forget to * Cardiac Rehab * Sliding Scale Program wear a lip balm that contains * Well-Woman Exams (based on income) sunscreen. Remember to stay * DOT Physicals hydrated and keep a bottle of * Payment Plans * Sports Physicals water with you, even if you * Accepting Most think you won’t get as sweaty * Well-Child Check-Ups Insurances including as you might normally during * Life Insurance Exams Medicare & Medicaid a workout. Eat a light snack *Acute and Chronic Health Care an hour or two before working out, to add energy and prevent distracting hunger pangs. Warm up – indoors: Warm up for five to ten minutes before Dr. SaraGooge Dayna Leavens PNP heading outdoors by stretching, doing jumping jacks, briskly walking, and more. In winter weather, muscles tighten and Call 842-5103 to make an appointment take longer to loosen than they do in warmer temperatures. 317 Madison, Sheridan Warm muscles also burn fat more readily than cold muscles and that muscle elasticity helps All insurance, Medicaid, Healthy Montana Kids, prevent injuries and hasten Patrick Watson Chris Hartsfield Kathy Tetrault Roman M. recovery. PA-C APRN, FNP-BC PA-C Hendrickson, M.D Medicare, and sliding fee discounts available Go for a hike: Providing a great conditioning workout, www.rubyvalleyhospital.com hiking can also be an escape from hectic city life. Focus on the climb of the hills, and enjoy nature’s beauty as you hike. Don’t forget to wear hiking january shoes, and consider over-the- yay! Mon tues weds thurs Fri shoe traction devices and hiking Marks 1 2 3 Blake 4 Blake poles to aid in stability. HOLIDAY Hensel Hensel Stearns Hensel Run for the season: Holland Running isn’t just for warmer Integrative health is back! Call 406.682.4223 7 8 9 Marks 10 Marks 11 to schedule an appointment with a provider temps (although winter may Moran Moran Marks Hensel Hensel Blake Blake of your choice • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Hensel Stearns not be the ideal time to begin Stearns Stearns practicing this sport). Purchase and has moved to 305 North Main • Ennis, MT 59729 a pair of running shoes designed 14 Marks 15 Marks 16 Marks 17 18 Blake Clinic access through lower level. Hensel Blake specifically for winter or an happy feet nail salon Hensel Hensel Stearns Stearns Stearns Holland Complete Family over-the-shoe traction device, Ennis, montana Medical Care: Moran Stearns Marks which helps prevent falls, 21 Moran 22 23Marks 24 Blake 25 Marks Pediatrics Dermatology Hensel Hensel Hensel Stearns Blake Adult Medicine Gynecology particularly on icy roads or Blake Stearns Geriatrics Orthopedics Blake Marks Moran Stearns Marks Marks Hensel Physical Exams trails. Reduced daylight means Hensel 28 Hensel29 Holland30 Stearns 31 darker runs, so wear a headlamp Call to book your and reflective gear as well. Get out and play: Everyone next appoinment can enjoy making snow angels, building an igloo, making 406-682-3669 snowmen, or having a snowball fight – and keep fit doing so. Dr. Curtis Blake, Dr. RD Marks, Marty Hensel, Morgan Stearns, Dr. Patrick Holland, Dr. Patricia Moran, Build strength and get in a SO Family Medicine Family Medicine PA-C, Family PA-C, Family Gynecology Family Medicine cardio workout by climbing up Medicine Medicine B6 Thursday, January 24, 2013 For the Birds: A Fun Bird Book of Long Ago By Gail Cole a short story in yet another likely to see. Because there is species shown. I am greatly his questions about Yellow a nest he doesn’t make any old bird book I uncovered no method of approach to the indebted to Mr. Fuertes for his Wing. Jenny Wren stated that more noise than is absolutely While we remain covered in Mom’s library called, child mind equal to the story, cooperation in the endeavor Yellow Wing certainly was necessary. You don’t see any in a blanket of white with below “The Burgess Bird Book this method of conveying to make this book of real a woodpecker even though chips flying, do you?” zero temperatures, please for Children.” This book, information has been adopted. assistance to the beginner in he spends most of his time Peter wasn’t satisfied so remember to be considerate published in 1919, authored So far as I am aware the book the study of our native birds.” on the ground, and reminded he asked, “Is - is he hunting of the birds that choose to by Thornton W. Burgess, is unique in this respect. In its Author, Mr. Burgess, Peter scolding, “Tut, tut, tut, for worms in the wood?” live through these winter offers many color pages of preparation an earnest effort features Peter Rabbit as the tut! Think a minute! Haven’t Jenny Wren laughed and said, months. If possible, offer songbirds. has been made to present as far main character, and his home you ever seen Redhead “Good land, Peter! What do a good quality seed, which Mr. Burgess begins with as possible the important facts is the “Old Orchard.” I am on the ground, picking up you run and jump for in the is a combination of white a warm dedication: “To the regarding the appearance, jumping to chapter eleven, beechnuts in the fall?” About spring? What is Mr. Wren proso and sunflower seed, children and the birds of habits and characteristics of Drummers and Carpenters, that time, Downy, smallest of singing for over there? Downy especially while their natural America, that the bonds of our feathered neighbors. It where Peter Rabbit meets up the woodpecker family, made is drumming for precisely the food sources are covered. love and friendship between is intended to be at once a with Yellow Wing the Flicker, his entrance with a noisy rat- same reason - happiness. He Remember, that any feeder them may be strengthened.” storybook and an authoritative and Jenny Wren. Peter has a-tat-tat sound. “A splendid can’t run and jump, and he must be up off the ground and He then offers a preface, handbook. While it is intended lots of questions to ask Yellow drummer is Downy,” stated can’t sing, but he can drum.” hidden from deer and hawks. which I found so valuable for little children, it is hoped Wing but as he begins, Mrs. Jenny Wren, “and he is just There are many wonderful It is important to realize that that I wish to forward it to that children of larger growth Yellow Wing is calling for as good a carpenter because chapters in this book, “The no one travels by foot around you: “This book was written may find in it much of both dinner, and he leaves. Peter he made the very house I am Burgess Bird Book for town, through the forests and to supply a definite need. Its interest and helpfulness. observes how the flicker occupying now.” Children” published almost a fields, keeping stats, counting primary purpose is to interest Mr. Louis Agassiz bounds through the air just Peter then asked, “Is he 100 years ago, and I plan to all the little songbirds that died the little child in, and to make Fuertes, artist and naturalist, as Peter bounds over the making a hole for a nest up bring you many of them as from starving each winter. him acquainted with, those has marvelously supplemented ground. “I will recognize him there?” “Gracious, Peter,” we learn more and more about Now, let me bring you feathered friends he is most such value as may lie in the from now on,” states Peter, exclaimed Jenny Wren. “Do the precious authors of long text by his wonderful drawings “yet he doesn’t seem like a give us birds credit for a ago, and their belief of the in full color. They were made Woodpecker because he is on little common sense. If he protection and survival of our especially for this volume the ground so much. I must were cutting a hole for a nest, songbirds through teaching. Happy, Happy and are so accurate, so true ask Jenny Wren about him.” everybody within hearing Thanks for reading. to life, that study of them will A few days later, Peter would know just where to look Birthday Margo! enable any one to identify the was able to get answers to for it. When he cuts a hole for Have a Heart Hat and MSU campus visitation

From Jennifer Dunn best professors, meetings with Mitten Drive Montana State University academic departments, a display From Tanya Matson mittens on our chilly Montana of organizations and special Prudential Montana Real Days. BOZEMAN - Montana services, and presentations on Estate Drop off locations include: State University in Bozeman programs, scholarships and Ennis Elementary School; will open its campus, classrooms financing a college education. Have a heart and donate Madison Foods; Shedhorn and activities to potential Panels for parents and students new or gently used hats, Sports; Town Pump; True students during MSU Friday, the are also scheduled. gloves and mittens for our area Value or Prudential Montana university’s campus visitation Students may register elementary school students. Real Estate Ennis office. program, set for Friday, Feb.1. online for MSU Friday at Sponsored by Prudential Donations can be dropped MSU Friday is a free event www.montana.edu/admissions/ I’m not 40, I’m 18 Montana Real Estate, donated off through Wednesday, Feb. open to all high school juniors msufridayreg.shtml. For further items will be distributed to 20. Please contact the Ennis and seniors and their families. information about MSU Friday, 22 Madison County schools and Prudential office at 682-5002 The program consists of several contact the MSU Office of with years experience. made available to any student or Holly Driskill at 451-3527 activities including tours, sample Admissions at 1-888-MSU- in need of a hat or pair of for more information. classes given by some of MSU’s CATS or (406) 994-2452.

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ia City. the Sheridan School basketball Live music, Norris Hot ty Library at 217 Idaho St. every Wednesday friday games. Pre-orders are strongly Springs Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Documentary film, Sheridan recommended. Order forms are Mothers or caregivers bring jan 23 jan 25 available at Walter’s IGA, Jen- John Adam Smith Band. A your little ones, birth to 3 years, The Sheridan Public Library Meals for seniors, Twin son’s Market, Sheridan Schools, potpourri of original songs for playtime, stories and sing- will present, “Heist: Who Stole Bridges R.V. Hospital, McLeod Mercan- weaved amid acoustic and elec- ing. Books and Babies, Ennis the American Dream” a docu- tile, Alder Store, Virginia City tric strings, slides, and harmo- mentary film exposing the root courthouse and Ruby Valley nies. Music starts at 7 p.m. For Commissioner’s meeting, Books and Babies is for ba- The TBS&CC provides Meals of the economic crisis at 7 p.m. for Seniors every Tuesday and National Bank or email to flick_ more info go to: www.norrishot- Virginia City bies, toddlers and their caregiv- Admission is free. [email protected]. springs.com ers and is held every Wednesday Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wag- on Wheel Restaurant in Twin The Madison County Com- at 10:30 a.m. at the Madison Free ski, West Yellowstone missioners will hold a regular Valley Public Library. Books, Thursday Bridges for seniors 60 years and monday up. (Spouse and caregivers are meeting in the conference room music, songs, nursery rhymes, In partnership with the USFS at 9:30 a.m. lullabies and toys. For more in- 24 invited.) Sign-in is requested jan 28 jan and donation can be provided. and National Winter Trails Day, formation call 682-7244. the trail fee will be waived for M.C. growth policy update, Senior meals, Virginia City Sports schedule the Rendezvous Ski Trails. First Planning board meeting, Virginia City TOPS, Ennis timers to weekend warriors wel- Virginia City Senior meals now being served come! Free 1 hr. ski lessons at Public hearing on M.C. growth TOPS members weigh in at For full sports schedules go to: in Virginia City for citizens 60 www.outpostevents.net 10 a.m. and Noon. Come ready The Madison County planning policy update at 3 p.m. in the 9 a.m. with a program at 9:30 and over every Tuesday and to ski and meet our instructors board will meet at 6 p.m. in the courtroom of the M.C. Court- a.m. in the lower level confer- Thursday at the Creamery for at the Rendezvous trail head Commissioner’s Conference house. ence room of the Madison Val- Live music, Norris Hot a nominal fee of $3. Lunches Springs building. Complimentary skis Room. ley Medical Center. For more served between 11:30 a.m. and and snowshoe rentals on a first Fly tying workshop, Ennis information, call Jeannie at 682- noon. come/first served basis. - Con 3299. Valis plays original alternative tuesday with a lot of blues influences. tact Free Heel & Wheel at (406) Come join us every Tuesday Cocktail night, Ennis Music starts at 7 p.m. For more 646-7744 to make arrangements night at 6:30 p.m. (except holi- Christmas Tree Burn, Twin or visit them at info@freehee- jan 29 days) at the Ennis Cafe second Bridges information go to: www.nor- Willie’s Distillery will feature rishotsprings.com landwheel.com. Senior meals, Virginia City floor. Everyone is welcome. For a cocktail night from 5 – 8 p.m. more information call Ron 600- Welcome one, welcome all. Come taste the latest spirits from Star gazing, Twin Bridges Karaoke, Ennis Senior meals now being served 6081. Let’s warm up with a Christmas Willie’s at 312 E. Main St. Visit tree bonfire at Jensen Park, be- in Virginia City for citizens 60 www.williesdistillery.com for Public viewing through 10 and Come to the Longbranch Sa- and over every Tuesday and Documentary film, Ennis ginning at 5:30 p.m. Hot dogs, hours, information on products loon for “Terioke” karaoke with hot chocolate and coffee will be 14 inch telescopes at the Cot- Thursday at the Creamery for or visit the gift shop! tontail Observatory. If weather Sunrise Entertainment starting a nominal fee of $3. Lunches Madison Valley Public Li- supplied by the Twin Bridges at 8 p.m. brary presents, “United State of Rotary Club but please bring a is bad the will be a class on The served between 11:30 a.m. and M.V. Medical Center meet- Messier Objects. The Observa- noon. ALEC” at 6 p.m. Documentary side dish or dessert to share with ing, Ennis Live music, Norris Hot film on ALEC (American Legis- the community members. Don’t tory is at 280 Wet Georgia Road 3 miles east of Twin Bridges on Springs Senior meals, Twin Bridges lative Exchange Council) a vast forget your ice skates as there is The annual meeting for Madi- network for corporate lobbying ice in the pond this year! Hwy 287 and 3 miles up on Wet son Valley Medical Center will Georgia Road. For more infor- Luke Flansburg – Acoustic The TBS & CC provides Meals and political action commit- be held at 7 p.m. in the lower mation contact Joe Witherspoon rock. Music starts at 7 p.m. For for Seniors every Tuesday and tees aimed to increase corporate Sheridan school presenta- level conference room at Madi- more info go to: www.norrishot- profits at public expense without tion, Sheridan at 842-7722. Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wag- son Valley Medical Center. All springs.com on Wheel Restaurant for seniors public knowledge. Free admis- community members are invited 60 years and up. (Spouse and sion. “I Remember Alder Gulch”, to come. saturday Sports schedule a performance by Historian El- caregivers are invited). Sign-in len Baumler, will take place at 7 is requested and donation can be wednesday Sports schedule 26 For full sports schedules go to: provided. p.m. in the high school library/ jan www.outpostevents.net media center. Interpretive his- 30 For a full listing of area sports Pizza fundraiser, Sheridan Books and Babies, Virginia jan torian Ellen Baumler portrays go to: www.outpostevents.net Mary Ronan, whose award win- sunday City Books and Babies, Ennis ning reminiscence includes her R.V. Swimming Club’s Annual childhood adventures in Virgin- Pizza Sale Fundraiser is during jan 27 Books and Babies at the Coun- Books and Babies is for ba

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE District Clerk 3. Quality of previous projects (20 points). Madison County, Montana (Amended Plat of was Beneficiary and Alliance Title & Escrow TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S The terms of two (2) trustees of Sheridan (Pub. Jan. 17, 24, 2013) ss 4. Qualifications of key personnel (25 Beaverhead Condo filed in Book 4 of Plats, Corp. was Trustee. First American Title In- SALE on March 4, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. School District No. 5 will expire this year: two points). page 601-BA, records of Madison County, surance Company has succeeded Alliance at the Main Entrance of the First American Ti- (2) from Sheridan. Trustees are elected for NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEET- 5. Capability of performing the projects (20 Montana) TOGETHER WITH an undivided Title & Escrow Corp. as Successor Trustee. tle Company of Montana located at 122 South three years. Anyone qualified and interested points). 1.97% interest in and to the Common Areas The Deed of Trust encumbers real property First Street in Ennis, MT 59729, the following in running for these positions may pick up a ING 6. Capability of meeting deadlines, sched- and Facilities appertaining to said unit, the (“Property”) located in Madison County, Mon- described real property situated in Madison nominating petition in the elementary school Ruby Valley Hospital ules, and budgets (20 points). Declaration for which was recorded April 13, tana, more particularly described as follows: County, Montana: office. A public meeting will be held to review the 7. Reputation and reference (20 points). 1981 in Book 276, page 851, and amended by Lot 24-B of Shining Mountains Air Park and Unit 6-B of Hill Condominium as shown and The petitions must be turned into the el- Ruby Valley Hospital’s plan to file an appli- 8. Affirmative action program (15 points). instruments recorded in Book 277, page 321; Heliport, located in Section 31, Township designated on those certain Basic Unit Floor ementary school office prior to 4:00 p.m. cation for Federal Assistance for the Ruby Upon review of the submitted mate- Book 284, page 724; Book 291, page 850; and 6 South, Range 1 East, M.P.M., Madison Plans and Site Map recorded in the office of March 28, 2013, not less than forty (40) Valley Hospital’s new hospital project with rial, Madison County may select a consultant Book 298, page 432, the records of Madison County, Montana, according to the official the County Clerk and Recorder of Madison days before the election on May 7, 2013. the United States Department of Agriculture based on the submitted material, or reduce County, Montana. more commonly known as: Plat thereof on file in Plat Book 4, Page 92, County, Montana. TOGETHER WITH an un- Linda E. Walter (USDA) Rural Development Community Fa- the list of applicants to approximately three 1429 BEAVERHEAD, BIG SKY, MT, GREGO- records of Madison County, Montana. More divided 0.6969 percentile interest in and to District Clerk cilities Loan program. The public meeting will (3) for oral presentation. A detailed scope RY L RUFF, A SINGLE PERSON as the origi- accurately described as: Lot 24-B of Mustang the Common Areas and Facilities as shown (Pub. Jan. 17, 24, 31, 2013) ss be held at 7:00A.M. on Thursday, January 31, of work will be developed with the highest nal grantor(s), conveyed said real property Ranches, Shining Mountains Air Park, the re- and designated in said Basic Unit Floor Plans 2013 at the Tobacco Root Mountains Care ranked consultant. Firm consulting fees will to ALLIANCE TITLE AND ESCROW CORP, vised Plat of which is of record in the office of Center meeting room, 326 Madison Street, and Site map being a portion of a tract of land INVITATION TO BID be negotiated, utilizing an independent cost as the original Trustee, to secure an obliga- the Clerk and Recorder in Plat Book 4, Page located in SE1/4 of Section 19, Township 6 Sheridan, MT. If you have questions please estimate as necessary, for the services to be tion owed to WELLS FARGO HOME MORT- 92, records of Madison County, Montana. SHERIDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL contact John Semingson, Administrator at South, Range 3 East, M.P.M., Madison Coun- Sealed bids will be received, publicly performed under an FAA grant as approved GAGE, INC, as the original Beneficiary, by a Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in de- ty, Montana, which tract is more particularly (406) 842-5453. by the FAA. This contract is subject to the Trust Indenture dated as of July 18, 2003, and fault of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the opened, and read aloud at 4:00 P.M., current (Pub. Jan. 17, 24, 2013) rvh described as EXHIBIT “A” in the Declaration Mountain Time, on Thursday, February 7, provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affir- recorded on July 29, 2003 in Film No. 490 promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Hill Condominium recorded June 21, 1974 2013, by the District Clerk, in the Elementary mative Action to Ensure Equal Employment at Page 594 under Document No. 93467, in of Trust because of Grantor’s failure timely to at 10:15 A.M. Volume 242 of Records on page Cafeteria, Madison County School District PUBLIC NOTICE Opportunity) and to the provisions of Depart- the Official Records of the Office of the Re- pay all monthly installments of principal, in- 6 records of Madison County, Montana. Said No. 5, Sheridan Public School, 211 Madison REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ment of transportation Regulations 49 CFR cord of Madison County, Montana (“Deed of terest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for unit to be used for residential purposes only Street, Sheridan, MT 59749 for; Madison County seeks proposals and Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Trust”). The current beneficiary is: US Bank taxes and/or insurance as required by the David Andrew Ross Jr., as Grantor(s), con- Sheridan Public School statements of qualification for engineering Participation). DBE firms are encouraged to National Association, as Trustee, successor Note and Deed of Trust. According to the veyed said real property to American Land Exterior Siding services to design and provide construction submit. To be considered for these services, in interest to Wachovia Bank, National As- Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Title Co, as Trustee, to secure an obligation Sheridan, MT oversight of a trail within the Mustang Trail please provide three (3) copies, plus one (1) sociation as Trustee for Wells Fargon Asset Note (“Loan”) is now due for the 07/01/12 in- owed to Big Sky Western Bank, as Beneficia- After this time no bids will be received, and System. Both the design and construction unbound post marked or date stamped by Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass- stallment payment and all monthly installment ry, by Deed of Trust dated on June 10, 1999 all timely bids will be opened and read aloud. oversight will be provided by one firm. This Madison County no later than 5:00 p.m. on or Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR10 (the payments due thereafter. As of November 29, and recorded on June 16, 1999 on Book 431 No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled section of trail, titled the Golf Course Con- before January 25, 2013. For SOQs that ar- “Beneficiary”). FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE 2012, the amount necessary to fully satisfy and Page 117-125 as Document No. 071969. time for the public opening. All bids submitted nection, will connect the Madison Meadow rive after January 25, 2013, regardless of rea- INSURANCE COMPANY was named as the Loan was $316,006.00. This amount in- The beneficial interest is currently held by or delivered after the stated time will not be Golf Course Area to the Ennis School Cam- son, no points for item six (6) will be awarded Successor Trustee (the “Trustee”) by virtue of cludes the outstanding principal balance of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association opened. pus, and will be split into two construction to the SOQ. All responses must be submitted a Substitution of Trustee dated October 10, $308,793.90, plus accrued interest, accrued successor by merger to Chase Home Finance Bids will be received for the work under one phases. Experience with CTEP, Safe Routes in a sealed envelope plainly marked “State- 2012 and recorded in the records of Madison late charges, accrued escrow installments for LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhat- General Construction Contract, and shall be to School, and RTP grants is mandatory. ment of Qualifications - Airport Engineering County, Montana. There has been a default in insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances tan Mortgage Corporation. First American submitted on the form provided with the con- All proposals must be received by Madison and Planning Services.” The Statement of the performance of said Deed of Trust: Fail- for the protection of beneficiary’s security in- Title Company, LLC, is the Successor Trustee tract documents, copies of which may be se- County by February 4, 2013 by 1:00 pm MST. Qualifications should not exceed 50 pages ure to pay when due the following amounts terest (if any). Because of the defaults stated pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee record- cured at Spectrum Group Architects, P.C., For more information on proposal require- excluding cover page, table of contents, re- which are now in arrears as of December above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the ed in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of 3203 Third Avenue North, Suite 200, Bill- ments, contact Madison County Commis- sumes, cover letter, and pages that serve as 7, 2012: Balance due on monthly payments Property to satisfy the Loan and has instruct- Madison County, Montana. ings, Montana 59101 or at Sheridan Public sioners Office at (406)-843-4277 or PO. Box tabs or dividers that contain no text. Ques- from March 1, 2011 and which payments to- ed Successor Trustee to commence sale The beneficiary has declared a default School, 211 Madison Street, Sheridan, MT 278 Virginia City, Mt 59755. Proposals will tions or comments and submittals should be tal: $43,299.76: Late Charges: $673.84: Net proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing 59749 upon receipt of the written “REQUEST be opened by the Board of Commissioners on addressed to Laurie Buyan, Madison County Other Fees: $105.00: Advances: $2,673.24: Property at public auction the North Entrance to make the monthly payments due in the FOR CONTRACT DOCUMENTS” and a de- February 5, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Commission, P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, There is presently due on the obligation the of the Madison County Courthouse, 110 East amount of $543.01, beginning November 1, posit of One-hundred Dollars ($100.00) as a (Pub. Jan. 17, 24, 2013) mb Montana 59755-0278. Phone 406-843-4277. principal sum of $351,735.95 plus accrued in- Wallace St., Virginia City, MT 59755, City of 2011, and each month subsequent, which guarantee of the safe return of the bid docu- Madison County reserves the right to reject terest thereon at the rate of 2.87500% per an- Virginia City on April 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM, monthly installments would have been ap- ments (including addenda) in good condition PUBLIC NOTICE any or all SOQs received. num from February 1, 2011, plus late charges. Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and plied on the principal and interest due on with Eighty Dollars ($80.00) refundable. No MADISON COUNTY AIRPORT - RE- /s/ James P. Hart, Chairman, Madison Interest and late charges continue to accrue. any person, including Beneficiary and except- said obligation and other charges against the refund will be made on documents returned QUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS County Commission Other expenses to be charges against the ing only Successor Trustee, may bid at the property or loan. The total amount due on this later than ten (10) days after the Bid Date, or Madison County is soliciting statements (Pub. Jan. 17, 24, 2013) mcc proceeds include the trustee’s or attorney’s sale. The bid price must be paid immediately obligation as of October 7, 2012 is $63861.40 on documents received in unusable condition. of qualifications and experience (SOQ) to fees and costs and expenses of sale. The upon the close of bidding at the sale location principal, interest at the rate of 7.25000% now The bid must be sealed in a manila envelope, be used in selecting a Principal Consultant PUBLIC HEARING beneficiary has elected to sell the property in cash or cash equivalents (valid money or- totaling $4,718.75, late charges in the amount be plainly marked “Sealed Bid for Sheridan to provide Airport Engineering and Planning MADISON COUNTY GROWTH POLICY to satisfy the obligation and has directed the ders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). of $104.90, escrow advances of $756.10, sus- Public School – Exterior Siding”, and contain Services for Madison County’s Airports. 2012 UPDATE trustee to commence such sale proceedings, The conveyance will be made by trustee’s pense balance of $-30.00 and other fees and the name and address of the bidder. Services are outlined in FAA Advisory Cir- The Madison County Board of Commis- The beneficiary declares that the grantor is in deed without any representation or warranty, expenses advanced of $91.00, plus accruing All bids must be accompanied by bid secu- cular 150/5100-14D, including engineering or sioners approved Resolution No. 32-2012, a default as described above and has directed express or implied, as the sale is made strictly interest at the rate of $12.68 per diem, late rity made in favor of Madison County School planning services for all phases and required resolution of intention to adopt the Madison the Trustee to commence proceedings to sell on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, succes- charges, and other costs and fees that may District No. 5, Sheridan Public Schools in incidental services for projects, which may be County Growth Policy 2012 Update. A public the property described above at public sale, sor in interest to Grantor or any other person be advanced. the amount of 10% of the bid, in one of the multiple-grant funded. The contract for con- hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, is accordance with the terms and provisions having an interest in the Property may, at any The Beneficiary anticipates and may dis- permissible forms outlined in §§ 18-1-201 et sulting services is expected to be for a five- January 29, 2013, in the Courtroom of the of this notice. The sale is a public sale and time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Benefi- burse such amounts as may be required to seq., MCA, and the successful bidder will be year period. The services to be provided may Madison County Courthouse, 100 W. Wal- any person, including the beneficiary, except- ciary the entire amount then due on the Loan preserve and protect the property and for real required to furnish appropriate performance include, but are not limited to, the planning, lace Street, Virginia City, Montana, before the ing only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The (including foreclosure costs and expenses property taxes that may become due or delin- and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of design, construction inspection, coordination, Commissioners take final action. bid price must be paid in cash. The convey- actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s quent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid the contract sum as outlined in §§ 18-2-201, and administration of all project stages for the Written comments must be received by the ance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The fees) other than such portion of the principal by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid et seq., MCA. The successful bidders will following projects: end of the hearing. Written comments may sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession as would not then be due had no default oc- by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will also be required to possess a Montana Public 1. Pavement Construction, Rehabilitation, be sent to the Madison County Commission- of the property on the 10th day following the curred. Tender of these sums shall effect a be added to the obligations secured by the Contractor’s Registration of the appropriate and Maintenance ers at P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, Montana, sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the cure of the defaults stated above (if all non- Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged category prior to executing any contract, and 2. Lighting, Signing, Navaid, and Electrical 59755, faxed to 406-843-5517, or e-mailed to grantor or any other person having an inter- monetary defaults are also cured) and shall against the proceeds of this sale include the all subcontractors will be required to pos- Improvements [email protected]. est in the aforesaid property, at any the prior result in Trustee’s termination of the fore- Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and sess a Registration number prior to starting 3. Land Acquisition Copies of the document are available for to the trustee’s may pay to the beneficiary or closure and cancellation of the foreclosure expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. any work on the project. In addition to these 4. Environmental Documentation review at: Madison County Commissioners the successor in interest to the beneficiary sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be Beneficiary has elected, and has directed requirements, bidders are advised that the 5. Complete Aeronautical Surveys Office and Madison County Planning Office; the entire amount then due under the deed accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and the Trustee to sell the above described prop- project is also subject to the following require- 6. Airport Layout Plan (ALP) / Master Plan Madison County Courthouse; libraries in Vir- of trust and the obligation secured thereby are incorporated by the reference. You may erty to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a ments, the nature of which are more fully ad- Update ginia City, Twin Bridges, Sheridan and Ennis; (including costs and expenses actually in- also access sale status at www.Northwest- public sale and any person, including the dressed in the Contract Documents: 7. Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) Big Sky Owners Association; and Big Sky curred and trustee’s fees) other than such trustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may . MT Prevailing Wage Requirements 8. Revenue Generation Facilities (Hangars, Fire Department. portion of the principal as would not then be 7023.103422) 1002.234999-File No. bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid im- . MT Resident and Product Preferences Fuel System) (Pub. Jan. 17, 24, 2013) mcc due had no default occurred and thereby cure (Pub. Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2013) fei mediately upon the close of bidding in cash or The successful bidder will be required to 9. Fencing, Gates, and Drainage Improve- the default theretofore existing. SALE IN- cash equivalents (valid money orders, certi- FORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE pay the State of Montana a sum equal to 1% ments NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF HEARING fied checks or cashier’s checks). The convey- of the gross receipts from the public contract 10. Acquire Snow Removal Equipment and AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES MONTANA FIFTH JUDITIAL DISTRICT ance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without Trustee Sale Number: 12-00932-5 Loan INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730- during the income year for which the Contrac- Buildings Number: 0022888333 APN No: 29013005 TO COURT, MADISON COUNTY any representation or warranty, including tors registration number is issued. 11. Automated Weather Observation Sys- 2727 DATED: December 7, 2012 FIDELITY Cause No. 5228 warranty of Title, express or implied, as the BE SOLD For cash at Trustee’s Sale on April NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, No bidder may withdraw its bid after the tem 17, 2013 at the hour of 02:00 PM, recognized In the Matter of Formation of East Bench sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is scheduled time for the receipt and opening 12. Site Development Trustee By: Megan Curtis, Authorized Signa- Irrigation District: basis, without limitation, the sale is being local time, On the front steps (North entrance) ture A-4351558 of bids except as may be otherwise noted in 13. Water and Wastewater Improvements to the County Courthouse, 110 East Wallace, Notice is hereby given that a hearing made subject to all existing conditions, if any, the Contract Documents. No bidder may with- 14. Other Engineering and Planning Proj- (Pub. Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2013) asap regarding the Verified Petition to Extend of lead paint, mold or other environmental or Virginia City, MT. the following described real draw his bid within thirty (30) days after the ects as Necessary. property in Flathead County, Montana, to- Boundaries of East Bench Irrigation District health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be actual date of the bid opening. The Board of Selection criteria contained in the FAA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE has been scheduled for February 25, 2013 at entitled to possession of the property on the wit: Unit 1429 of Beaverhead Condominium, Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/ Advisory Circular 150/5100-14D, will be ap- Phase A and B, situated on Parcel A of Cer- Reference is hereby made to that certain 11:30 a.m. and will be held at the Virginia City 10th day following the sale. or all responses, to waive any and/or all in- plied in the following order of importance and trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) Courthouse in Madison County. The grantor, successor in interest to the tificate of Survey in Book 7 of Surveys, page formalities or technicalities, and to act in the scored accordingly for each item for a maxi- 435 and Parcel B of Survey recorded in Book dated 12/14/11, recorded as Instrument No. (Pub. Jan. 24, 31, 2013) sn grantor or any other person having an inter- best interest of the School District. mum of 180 points: 143739, mortgage records of Madison Coun- est in the property, at any time prior to the 6 of Condominiums, page 381, as shown and Done by the order of the Board of Trustees 1. Familiarity and description of current designated on those certain Basic Unit Floor ty, Montana in which Sheila Klatt, a single trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or Madison County School District No. 5, Madison County Airports projects and why person was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. the successor in interest to the beneficiary Plans and Site Map recorded in the office of Sheridan Public School your firm is best suited to support these and the County Clerk and Recorder of Madison the entire amount then due under the deed 211 Madison Street future projects at the airports (35 points). of trust and the obligation secured thereby County, Montana being a portion of a tract of Sheridan, MT 59749 2. Recent experience in similar projects land located in the NE¼ and NW ¼ of Section Bill Skinner Exterior & Interior * Paint & Stain (including costs and expenses actually in- Linda E. Walter and airports (25 points). Ph. 682-5208 • Cell 579-8984 curred and attorney’s fees) other than such 30, Township 6 South, Range 3 East, P.M.M., High Pressure Washing portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure Quality Work at the default. a Reasonable Price The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be post- PUBLIC NOTICE poned by public proclamation up to 15 days Notice to Water Users for any reason, and in the event of a bank- (Pursuant to Section 85-2-407 or 85-2-436, MCA) ruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by The following application has been submitted to renew a temporary authorization for change. the trustee for up to 120 days by public proc- lamation at least every 30 days. References THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Free Estimates DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Application Number : Residential & Commercial WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 41F 30063967 Dated: October 26, 2012 30 yrs. Lisa J Tornabene Applicant : SUN RANCH PARTNERS LLC Bill’s Painting Service Experience Assistant Secretary, WATER RIGHT NUMBER(S) BEING CHANGED First American Title Company, LLC Successor Trustee Water Right Type Water Right Number Priority Date Title Financial Specialty Services PROVISIONAL PERMIT 41F-4417 DECEMBER 13, 1974 P.O. Box 339 STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126744 MAY 1, 1886 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126745 AUGUST 25, 1911 STATE OF Idaho ss. STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126746 JUNE 28, 1913 County of Bingham STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126747 JULY 22, 1909 On this 26th day of October, 2012, before STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126748 JUNE 13, 1913 me, a notary public in and for said County and STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126749 JUNE 15, 1902 State, personally appeared Lisa J Tornabene, STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126750 JUNE 28, 1913 know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126751 MAY 27, 1916 First American Title Company, LLC, Succes- sor Trustee, known to me to be the person STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126752 APRIL 10, 1913 whose name is subscribed to the foregoing STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126753 AUGUST 20, 1886 instrument and acknowledged to me that he STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126754 AUGUST 20, 1886 executed the same. STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126755 AUGUST 20, 1886 Shannon Gavin STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126756 MAY 23, 1904 Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126757 APRIL 1, 1909 Commission expires: 01/19/2018 STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-126760 APRIL 1, 1919 Chase V Ross 41954.151 STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-127294 AUGUST 25, 1911 (Pub. Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2103) mk STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-127297 JUNE 15, 1902 Joe Veland STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-127298 JUNE 28, 1913 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-127299 APRIL 1, 1919 MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-127300 APRIL 10, 1913 COURT, MADISON COUNTY 406.682.3999 Probate No. DP-29-12-32 STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-127301 AUGUST 20, 1886 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STATEMENT OF CLAIM 41F-127302 AUGUST 20, 1886 IRENE E. GRADEN, PAST USE OF WATER Service Work Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- PAST USE OF WATER INCLUDES IRRIGATION FROM WOLF CREEK. GENERALLY, IRRIGATION OCCURED IN New Construction SECTIONS 2, 3, 5, 8, 9,10, 11, 15, 32, AND 34; ALL LOCATED IN T10S, R01E, MADISON COUNTY. dersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Remodels Representatives of the above-named estate. PROPOSED CHANGE All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims THIS APPLICATION IS TO RENEW A TEMPORARY CHANGE. THE TEMPORARY CHANGE WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED within four (4) months after the date of the first ON 8/20/2001 FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, EXPIRING ON 8/20/2011, THEN RENEWED FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL PO Box 987 publication of this notice or said claims will be YEAR AND EXPIRING ON 8/20/2012, ALLOWING FOR THE AUTHORIZED CHANGE OF WATER RIGHTS 41F-4417-00, Ennis, Mt 59729 forever barred. 41F-126744-00, 41F-126745-00, 41F-126746-00, 41F-126747-00, 41F-126748-00, 41F-126749-00, 41F-1263750-00, Claims must be mailed to ERB & SUEN- 41F-126751-00, 41F-1263752-00, 41F-126753-00, 41F-126754-00, 41F-126755-00, 41F-126756-00, 41F-126757-00, RAM, PLLC, Attorneys for the Co-Personal 41F-126760-00, 41F-127294-00, 41F-127297-00, 41F-127298-00, 41F-127299-00, 41F-127300-00, 41F-127301-00, Representatives, P.O. Box 1366, Dillon, AND 41F-1273002-00. A CHANGE IN PLACE OF USE AND PURPOSE OF USE OF THE ABOVE WATER RIGHTS WAS Montana 59725, or filed with the Clerk of the AUTHORIZED FOR MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING STREAMFLOWS FOR FISHERIES IN WOLF CREEK. THE LONGEST above-entitled Court. PERIOD OF MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING IS FROM MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 30, AND OTHER RIGHTS VARY DATED this 27th day of November, 2012. WITHIN THAT TIME FRAME. THE CHANGED PLACE OF USE WILL BE FROM THE OLD POINTS OF DIVERSION; NOVICH /s/Sheryn A. Foster LOCATED IN THE SWNENE AND NWNESE OF SECTION 8, T10S, R 01E; NWNWSW, SWSWNE AND NENWSW OF Sheryn A. Foster SECTION 3, T10S, R01E; NESENW AND NESENW OF SECTION 36, T09S, R01E; NESENE OF SECTION 35, T09S, R01E; Co-Personal Representative SESWSE OF SECTION 4, T10S, R01E; SENESW OF SECTION 9, T09S, R01E; TO THE CONFLUENCE OF WOLF CREEK INSURANCE AGENCY 1409 Shenandoah Drive AND THE MADISON RIVER LOCATED IN THE NENESW OF SECTION 7, T09S, R01E, MADISON COUNTY. THE Boise, ID 83712 RENEWAL PERIOD IS FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Twin Bridges • Phone 684-5701 /s/ Charene J. Emond Charene J. Emond NEW EVIDENCE OF ADVERSE EFFECT TO OTHER WATER RIGHTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING BY APRIL 24, Co-Personal Representative 2013. MAIL THE EVIDENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION, PO BOX 700 9th Ave. SW 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE For All Your Insurance Needs Great Falls, MT 59404 WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE, 2273 BOOT HILL COURT, SUITE 110, BOZEMAN, MT 59715-7249 PHONE: (Pub. Jan. 17, 24, 31, 2013) es 406-586-3136 FAX: 406-587-9726 Serving The Ruby Valley For Over 30 Years PUBLISHED IN: MADISONIAN ON JANUARY 24, 2013. Thursday, January 24, 2013 C3 Madison County MARKETPLACE

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FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath NOTICE OF BOARD VACAN- TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. home in Alder. High ceilings in CIES: The Madison County MAIN STREET Bicentennial PROFESSIONAL Complete programs, refresher For Sale living room, large utility room, Board of Commissioners has va- courses, rent equipment for next to store and post office, cancies on the Big Hole River SERVICES CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Apartments $650 plus utilities, no smoking, Advisory Board, the Big Sky Let us relieve some of the FINNIGAN’S FIREWOOD: Financial assistance for quali- Dillon, MT., Senior pets negotiable, available Feb. 1. Mountains, Trails, Recreation, stress from your life! fied students. SAGE Technical Honest Cord, $150 delivered. Call 842-5839. and Parks District Board (two All phases of bookkeeping Services, Billings/Missoula. Any size or amount, Ennis/VC/ Housing 62 or older 12-2c positions), the Public Health Accounts Payable/Receivable 1-800-545-4546. #024 Ruby Valley. 599-5270. Senior/ Board for a school represen- Payroll or handicapped, rent tative, the Tax Appeal Board Veteran/Volume Disc. Account Reconciliation 4-12c based on income, HUD representing the Twin Bridges/ FOR RENT: Near Ennis Airport, Commission District 2 Area, And Much More! Subsidized util. paid. 2 bedroom, 1 bath house, elec- and the Ruby Valley Parks and Call 842-5822 for an HORSE SALE: Consignment Quali
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SAWMILLS from only Let slaughter come to your ADVERTISE $3997.00-Make & Save Money heated shops/storage. RV Stor- ranch. with your own bandmill. Cut age also available. 581-7687. Deemo's Meats in Ennis will LOCALLY lumber any dimension. In stock 46-tfc resume mobile slaughter on ready to ship. FREE info/DVD: REAL ESTATE Dec. 3 www.NorwoodSawmills.com FOR RENT: Commercial/Retail To schedule an appointment, Call the 1-800-578-1363, Ext.300N. space available on Main St. in call 682-7306 and ask for #030 Ennis. Great exposure and loca- DUPLEX FOR SALE: Troutdale Scott. Madisonian tion - 930 Sq. Ft. Call Paul if in- VACATION RENTAL: Close I on Golden Trout Lane - Will 4-12c STEEL BUILDINGS. Huge terested at 406-581-7878. to Ennis. Rent by the night, sell separately - on pond. Call winter discounts for spring de- 39-tfc now livery. 50x80, 62x100, 68x120, week or month. Sleeps 12+ 406-682-4105 ask for Marilyn. 68x200, 100x200. Take advan- people. Call for rates and more 35-tfc QUICK CASH FOR REAL ES- to talk options! tage of tax deductions. Limited LONE ELK MALL information at 406-287-7861 or TATE NOTES and Land Install- Offer. Call Jim 1-888-782-7040. Retail/Service/Commercial 406-498-6113. NEWLY REMODELED HOME ment Contracts. We also lend on #032 space for rent. 2,000 +/- sq/ ft. 48-e/o tfc at Rainbow Point with private Real Estate with strong equity. Previously occupied by kitch- access to Ennis Lake. Info @ 406-721-1444. www. en & bath boutique. Call for Creative-Finance.com #031 682-7755 FOR SALE: Yard Man snow www.ennislakefront.com or 406- blower, 5 HP, 21" cut, electric terms. 406-682-5653. start, $225. 682-4378. 15-tfc 580-5514. 13-2p 22-tfc ROOMMATE WANTED: Love- HELP WANTED ly log home on 20 acres near FOR SALE: 1999 Hyde 16.8 HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, driftboat and trailer, rarely used, Palisades fishing access. Private 2 bath, new everything, extra excellent condition, lots of ex- bed/bath. Shared kitchen/living large master, landscaped Sheri- tras, $3,900 OBO. 406-660- area. All utilities and internet pd. REGISTERED SANITARIAN/ dan home, $139,000. Call 916- 0262. Pets ok. Owner gone Nov-March. LAND USE PLANNER (Sid- 600-3018 or 406-842-7737. 13-2c $800/month. 406-570-5401. ney, Montana). Review applica- 5-tfc 48-tfc tions/administer regulations for MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: subdivisions, trailer courts/RV Bank Owned Property parks, floodplain, water, waste- 1999 Oakwood, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, For Sale - New, clean and well-kept 1200 sq. ft. New roof, flooring. BARKER VILLAGE water systems. Degree required. 581-7878 APARTMENTS: Lot 14 - Duke Drive, Ennis. $40,000. Call 803-645- Contact Stephanie Ler 406-433- Hollowtop Vista Heights, - A nice variety of sizes or 1601. 1 bedroom unfurnished apart- 2207. #025 - Yearly prices available ments available in Ennis. Harrison, Montana. 682-7878 13-3c 1.57 acre residential lot - Lowest rates in the valley A/C, washer/dryer equipped, offering amazing views, private location. 1 year lease, GREAT CAREET OPPORTU- only 1 mile south of Har- MADISON VALLEY STORAGE $600 per month plus secu- NITY in Montana's service of rison, and 25 miles north of For RENT rity deposit, utilities included, first choice. Earn more with the Ennis, $22,500. non-smoking, no dogs. Call skills you have. Learn more of Contact Matt at 682-5922 Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- the skills you need. In the Mon- for more information. FOR RENT: Call Apex Manage- 682-5737. tana Army National Guard, you 11-tfc ment at 682-7112 or 581-0103 for 15-tfc will build the skills you need for long term or vacation rentals in a civilian career, while develop- LOG HOME FOR SALE: 1,400 FOR RENT IN ENNIS: Office ing the leadership skills you need sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 1 bath, full SHOP SPACE FOR RENT IN ENNIS Ennis and the Madison Valley. Space - 390 sq. ft. includes of- to take your career to the next basement, lower Ennis, 2 lots, All sizes available up to 1,200 square feet 1-tfc fice, storage area & bathroom. level. Benefits: $50,000 Loan metal roof, mature trees, $151K, Please contact Cindy at 682-3011 Repayment Program. Montgom- call 406-595-4224. Heated, insulated, large doors, half bath. ENNIS MINI STORAGE or 581-5372. ery GI Bill. Up to 100% tuition 11-3c Gary at 581-3531 or Paul at 581-7878 New low prices with 10 x 10’s 14-tfc assistance for college. Medical starting at $35. Larger sizes & dental benefits. Starting at COMMERCIAL BUILDING available. Call Reed Real Es- $13.00/hr. Paid job skill train- FOR RENT: Large mobile FOR SALE OR LEASE: Walk- The tate at 682-4236. ing. Call 1-800-G0-GUARD. in cooler, off street parking, Bargain box ads are 15-tfc home site 1 mile from Ennis. National Guard. Part-time job... handicapped accessible, Main FREE! Items must be 100 x 150’, water & sewer, Full-time benefits. #026 Street Harrison. 406-539-5553. valued $50 or less Bargain country atmosphere, quiet. 13-2c FOR RENT: Downtown retail NO DOGS. 682-4854. Call 682-7755 Box space located in the Lone Elk 29-tfc Microwave, white, $30; new Mall, 1,250 sq. ft. price negotia- HELP WANTED: Journeyman Old antique telephones - five electrician needed in Baker, curtains, $5/pair; lamp, $15. ble call 640-1351. desk models and two wall mod- FOR RENT: Quaint 2 bedroom, Montana. Will be installing, WANTED els, $20 a piece. 287-7827. 682-4378 28-tfc 1 bath country home in McAllis- maintaining and repairing elec- Black swivel rocking chair, ter. NS/NP, $650/mo. Call 682- trical wiring in the oilfield, resi- Coca Cola Pendant Lamp 24" - dential and commercial. Normal $25; matching ottoman, $10; Professional Office Space 3850. WANTED: Baby gate to protect Retail $495. Asking $50. Ruby 4-tfc work week Monday - Friday. dresser w/3 drawers, $15. 682- available in downtown Ennis, little ones. Phone 682-4940. red glass, brilliant white script 4378 close to banks, restaurants. Must be able to obtain a CDL logo lettering, green trim on the FOR RENT: New 2 bedroom, which includes drug and alcohol 13-1c Common area facilities in- Tiffany inspired pendant lamp FOR SALE: Antique Speed 1 bath Duplex for rent in Ennis testing, DOT physical, driving .599-5485 Queen wringer washer, excel- cluded. Various sizes starting near school. Wood floors, tile records, and DOT background WANTED: JUNK CARS / at $190 per month. Call 682- lent condition, even works, bathroom, washer and dryer, check for safety sensitive posi- FARM EQUIPMENT - Free Pottery Barn - 2 Antique $45; antique secretary desk, 5653. energy efficient. Tenant respon- tions for the previous two years removal. Call 684-5551. Beaded Wall Sconces with $45; Portable Kenmore sew- oil rubbed bronze finish, bell 15-tfc sible for all utilities except sewer (three years for CDL drivers). 11-tfc ing machine, $45. Call 406- and water which are included. No FT position is open immediately. frosted glass shade. 60-watt, 7 579-8411. smoking or pets. Available Feb. Benefits and wages DOE. Must x 8.5 x 7.5" h, never used, still 8-1f PETERSON’S DISCOUNT 1. $600 a month. Call Paul 581- have a valid driver's license PAYING CASH for running or in original packaging. Retail STORAGE - 10’ x 19’ units 7878 or Gary 581-3531. and good driving record. Must not cars, trucks, buses, tractors $99...... Asking $50 for the pair. available for rent in-town Ennis. Stainless Cuisinart Toaster 11-tfc be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds. & more. Also accepting donated Call 406-599-5485 Oven, $30. 682-4428 682-7385. Email your resume to trisho45@ vehicles. FREE towing, also 48-tfc COMMERCIAL FOR RENT: hotmail.com. 406-778-3274 FREE removal of all metal prod- 1,300 sq. ft. (former First Madi- days, 406-778-2255 eve, 406- ucts. 406-548-1622. ENNIS ALANON Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group 778-3794 fax. Benefits include 12-4c Monday ~ 10:45 a.m. Faced with a drinking problem? Commercial Property For Rent son Valley Bank drive-thru) Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. Large commercial building on health insurance, Aflac, paid va- Basement of Madison Valley 217 Williams, Ennis. $550 per Presbyterian Church, Ennis SUazN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, cation, holidays and retirement. Virginia City Library Main Street in Ennis. A high month. Call Bill Mercer at 406- NEEDED Hugel & Charles traffic location for your business. 581-5574. Barth Electric, Inc., 3612 North CALL 682-5097 or 682-7023 MON. - Open, 7 p.m., Basement of Highway 7, Baker, MT 59313- Furniture, Antiques, Tools, M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking Call Sara, Prudential Montana, 6-e/o WED. - Closed, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church 1514. #028 Toys, Appliances (that work), at 682-5002 for more informa- “Keep it Simple.” FRI. - Open, 8 p.m., Basement of Vehicles, Kitchen Ware. The M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking tion. FOR RENT: McAllister: Clean, Ennis Lions Club needs these small, 2 bedroom house, N/S, no A.A. MEETING 22-tfc items. Call George Ennis for 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis pets, $600 per month. 715-478- Bozeman Daily Chronicle AD- free pick up. 682-7023. Bethany Hall, Sheridan 843-5352 Virginia City 2085. VERTISING SALES (Estab- (behind Methodist Church) MADISON MANAGEMENT 2-1xmo 11-3c lished Territory). Quality print, Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. Cryptoquip Answer: Vacation and Long Term Rentals IF A HUGE AFRICAN MAMMAL HAS COS- online, email, direct mail, and METIC SURGERY ON ITS NOSE, I SUPPOSE 406-682-7034 FOR RENT: In Sheridan, walk- specialized options give ability IT'S A REAL RHINO-PLASTY. www.madisonmanagement.com ing distance to downtown, 2 to customize plans to help ad- ALANON 22-tfc bedroom, 2 bath, all major appli- vertisers reach their goals. Qual- ances, water & sewer included, ifications: Applicant needs sales SERVICES Twin Bridges $475 per month. Call 670-6911. experience (preferably media), BARKER VILLAGE Church of the Valley 11-tfc strong customer service skills, 8 p.m., Thursday APARTMENTS: presentation abilities, attention 1 bedroom furnished apart- to detail and a strong commit- ENNIS RENTAL: Clean, fur- ALCOHOLICS ments available in Ennis. A/C, nished studio apt, $395 includes ment to setting and hitting goals. Expert utilities. No smoking, no pets. The Chronicle provides EX- ANONYMOUS washer/dryer equipped, pri- Meeting Every Thurs. at vate location. 4 month lease, 682-7268. CELLENT benefits, paid mile- Tree Care 8 p.m., Church of the $650 per month plus secu- 11-3c age, a phone allowance, three 406-865-0000 Valley, Twin Bridges month salary guarantee with rity deposit, utilities included, 60’ Lift Truck ALANON MEETING FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apart- competitive commission struc- Same Time - Same Place non-smoking, no dogs. Call ment for rent. Major appliances ture thereafter. Send a cover let- Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- included, no pets. 682-7152. ter and resume to: Sylvia Drain, Flag Pole Email The Madisonian @ 682-5737. 12-tfc [email protected] Maintenance editor, ads or [email protected] 15-tfc E.O.E. #029 C4 Thursday, January 24, 2013

bies, toddlers and their care- givers and is held every Wednes- Sports schedule Sports schedule day at 10:30 a.m. at the Madison Valley Public Library. Books, For a full listing of area sports For full sports schedules go to: Get Results. Eye Examinations music, songs, nursery rhymes, go to: www.outpostevents.net www.outpostevents.net with Dr. Sarah lullabies and toys. For more in- formation call 682-7244. friday saturday People are reading. TOPS, Ennis feb 1 feb 2 business TOPS members weigh in at Advertise your 9 a.m. with a program at 9:30 Meals for seniors, Twin Karaoke, Ennis or event a.m. in the lower level confer- Bridges today! ence room of the Madison Val- Come to the Longbranch Sa- ley Medical Center. For more The TBS&CC provides Meals loon for “Terioke” karaoke with information, call Jeannie at 682- for Seniors every Tuesday and Sunrise Entertainment starting at 3299. Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wag- 8 p.m. on Wheel Restaurant in Twin Documentary film, Sheridan Bridges for seniors 60 years and Sports schedule up. (Spouse and caregivers are Sheridan Public Library pres- invited.) Sign-in is requested For full sports schedules go to: madisoniannews.com ents, “United State of ALEC” and donation can be provided. www.outpostevents.net at 7 p.m. Documentary film on ALEC (American Legislative MSU Friday, Bozeman sunday Exchange Council) a vast net- John is in Ennis work for corporate lobbying Montana State University in and political action commit- Bozeman will open its campus, feb 3 Every Thursday! tees aimed to increase corporate classrooms and activities to po- Retirement party, Sheridan profits at public expense without tential students during MSU He has joined public knowledge. Free admis- Friday, the university’s campus Please join us in wishing Dr. sion. visitation program. MSU Friday Googe happy retirement and Rich’s Flooring is a free event open to all high greet Dr. Kelli Christensen at 310 Gallatin Farmers Ave., Belgrade thursday school juniors and seniors and Bethany Hall from 2 – 5 p.m. their families. Students may reg- 406-388-7955 or cell 406-209-1168 ister online for MSU Friday at Super Bowl party, Ennis jan 31 www.montana.edu/admissions/ Senior meals, Virginia City msufridayreg.shtml. For further Come to the Silver Dollar Sa- CARPET ~ TILE information about MSU Friday, loon for a super party – potluck Senior meals now being served contact the MSU Office of Ad- (bring your favorite dish), beer LINOLEUM ~ hARdwOOd in Virginia City for citizens 60 missions at 1-888-MSU-CATS and drink specials, giveaways “For quality you can stand on.” and over every Tuesday and or (406) 994-2452. and good company. Thursday at the Creamery for a nominal fee of $3. Lunches Ice fishing tournament, Heb- gen Lake served between 11:30 a.m. and Editor’s note: The noon. Annual North American Ice Madisonian is happy to put your Fishing Circuit Tournament at event in the community calendar. Joint commission meeting, Any community event is welcome. Twin Bridges Hebgen Lake, Feb. 1, 2, 3. Two- FULL SERVICE CONCRETE CONTRACTOR thirds education and one-third Please email community Madison/Jefferson joint com- competition with a maximum calendar events to events@ • Pump Truck Service • Ground Heater Rental entry of 150 two-person teams. madisoniannews.com mission meeting at 10 a.m. at • Footings, Walls, Slabs • 60’ Boom Truck Rental Twin Bridges City Hall. Get • Commercial & Residential Concrete • Sprayed Foundation Coating & Waterproofing Results. Sara Racine • Decorative/Custom Concrete/Stamped & Overlay The Madisonian [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES - Licensed & Insured

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