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75¢ | Volume 142, Issue 7 www.madisoniannews.com Thursday, December 12, 2013 Laurin, Alder areas to experience morning power outage on Dec. 17

Faith Moldan work needed surpasses that time cording to a NorthWestern Energy south of Ramshorn Creek Road to age, but they have found that this may reschedule the outage. He The Madisonian limit, the company will do its best statement released last week. the Upper Ruby Road, including time is the best so businesses and added that the company appreci- [email protected] to notify customers of a lengthened “Crews will be working on a the towns of Laurin and Alder. Ap- people’s daily lives are not severely ates customers’ understanding and outage. transformer,” Butch Larcombe of proximately 525 customers will be impacted. patience, especially when the work NorthWestern Energy has The outage will allow com- NorthWestern Energy said. “It was affected by the outage, which was “People may need to plan and outages occur during the cold scheduled a four-hour power out- pany line crews to make repairs identified as a needed repair. We do scheduled to minimize the impact ahead if they have special needs,” winter months. age for the entire Laurin and Alder safely at a local substation south of the work when we know there is a of the loss of electric service. Lar- Larcombe said. “We try to give NorthWestern Energy apolo- areas beginning at 2 a.m. on Tues- Sheridan. The crews will replace problem so there are no unplanned combe said they scheduled this people enough time to make other gizes for any inconvenience this day, Dec. 17. equipment needed to improve the outages in the future. We have a outage for the early morning hours arrangements.” planned outage may cause. For any The four-hour estimate in- reliability of service to Laurin and pretty good sense of the work in- so it would affect the least amount Larcombe said it is possible questions or concerns, contact their cludes some wiggle time, accord- Alder-area customers and to avoid volved and we’ll do our best.” of people possible. He added that that if the frigid temperatures con- customer contact center at (888) ing to NorthWestern energy. If the longer outages in the future, ac- The impacted area will be there is no ideal time for an out- tinue NorthWestern Energy crews 467-2669. On the loose Power outage creates issues in Ruby Valley

Faith Moldan Facebook page read. The Madisonian In response to the outage, [email protected] Christopher Mumme and Steve DiGiovanna with Madison A nearly five-hour unantici- County Emergency Manage- pated power outage during the ment went out to help people early morning hours of Dec. 6 who had medical needs—espe- left about 930 NorthWestern En- cially people with medical needs ergy customers in the dark and that require an electrically pow- cold. ered device. Mumme said they According to Butch Lar- visited the nursing home and combe of NorthWestern Energy, hospital to establish a location a breaker in the Sheridan sub- people in need could go to re- station went out at 2:21 a.m. and ceive help. power was restored at 7:10 a.m. “We left word for people to He said crews continued work call in to 911 and dispatch knew on the breaker throughout the where to send them,” Mumme day and shut off power for 30 said. minutes at 5 p.m. that evening to The Sheridan and Twin finish repairs. Bridges public works depart- “Sometimes these things ments were also assisting during happen,” Larcombe said. “We the outage and after. According work to restore the power, find to Twin Bridges’ town manager the cause, fix it and try to pre- Cathy Cross one resident there Photo courtesy of Carol Delisi vent it from happening again.” reported broken water pipes that Because of the evening re- were a result of lack of heat in pairs, the Ruby Valley Chamber their residence. sent out a notice to members Twin Bridges School can- BLM wild horse escapes Spanish Q Ranch, returned Tuesday about the short outage and what celled classes for the day on Fri- they could do to prevent com- day due to the power outage and Faith Moldan resident discovered the horse not had a problem like this one, While the BLM pays $1.36 per puter issues and other problems cold temperatures. The school The Madisonian on Dec. 9 in a subdivision near but that does not mean it cannot horse, per day, the Rices are re- at their homes and businesses. did send out buses on the morn- [email protected] Laurin. happen, especially with hunting sponsible for the construction of At least one business—Sil- ing routes in order to assure stu- Lili Thomas, the National activity in the area and the pos- fences, providing feed during the ver Lining Boutique in Twin dents and families knew there After elk ran through a Wild Horse and Burro Program sibility of gates being left open. winter and caring for the horses. Bridges—closed early due to was no school and were not out- fence keeping the Spanish Q Manager with the Bureau of Greg and Karen Rice acquired The other horses that es- the day’s events. side in the below zero tempera- Ranch’s wild horses contained Land Management (BLM), said the horses for their Spanish Q caped through the broken fence “We are closing early today tures waiting for the bus. Sheri- near Ennis, one horse remained that with 34,000 wild horses Ranch through The National due to weather and condition of dan Schools did not have classes on the loose for two weeks. A across the country they have Wild Horse and Burro Program. Turn to HORSE on pg. 2 the shop due to the power outage that day because of a regularly early this morning,” the store’s scheduled day off. Fisheries manager discusses current issues with commissioners Abigail Dennis head, Broadwater, Park, Lewis vives,” Horton said. “The fish According to Horton, the Horton is hopeful that the Horton’s fears about the en- The Madisonian and Clark, Silver Bow and Deer has historically occupied the grayling has been on the candi- Montana fisheries division of the dangered species list are straight- [email protected] Lodge counties were in atten- Missouri River Basin, but the date list for potential listing as an FWP has made enough progress forward. dance, along with multiple FWP distribution of [graylings] is endangered species for around in conserving the species that it “I do not think there is Travis Horton, Region 3 fish- officials. down to only 4 percent of its his- 20 years, since the fish’s popula- will stay off the endangered spe- any mechanism for the federal eries manager for the Montana Horton focused his pre- toric range.” tion first started dropping during cies list. government to come in and tell Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) sentation to the commissioners The FWP’s official position the 1980s due to extended peri- “We reintroduced the gray- Montana how to manage water, addressed all county commis- around the potential listing of states that because of the prob- ods of drought in Montana. By ling into the Ruby River sys- but if the grayling is controlled sioners from areas within Region arctic grayling on the Endan- able impact on land and water September 2014, the U.S. Fish tem in the late 1990s,” Horton under the ESA there will be law- 3 at an annual overview meeting gered Species List under the En- management, species manage- and Wildlife service will make explained. “In just the last five suits based on the ESA and water on Dec. 9 in Whitehall. dangered Species Act (ESA). ment and recreation, the FWP a final decision to either list the years we have noticed they are flows.” Commissioners from Madi- “Montana is one of the only does not want arctic grayling fish or completely remove it from not reproducing naturally… that son, Jefferson, Gallatin, Beaver- states where the fish still sur- listed under the ESA. the candidate list. is a success story.” Turn to FISHERIES on pg. 2 Montana state park system to celebrate 75th year Abigail Dennis Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks $6—most of which goes to the likely to pay.” paying the fee, Madison County The other substantial por- The Madisonian (FWP) Region 3 Park Manager. parks,” Walker said. That discrepancy is high- Commissioner Dave Schulz be- tion of park revenue comes di- [email protected] After North Dakota, however, For the first half of 2013, lighted when examining num- lieves in Madison County it may rectly from camping and entry Montana’s state parks have the the choice to pay an additional bers from Madison County and partially have to do with the fees. The inception of Montana’s smallest operating budget. $6 for the parks maintained a 77 the more urban, neighboring lack of “significant parks” in the “We keep state park camp- state park system happened in According to Walker, Mon- percent compliance rate, so more Gallatin County. In Madison county, though Beaverhead Rock ing permits more expensive than 1939 with the formation of Lewis tana state parks receive money than three-fourths of Montana County, only 53 percent of peo- State Park is located in the south- private campsites,” Walker said. and Clark State Park in Jefferson from 18 separate funding sourc- residents who registered a vehi- ple registering a vehicle choose west corner of the region. “We are sensitive to the private County—making 2014 the 75th es, but the most important way cle agreed to pay the completely to pay the additional $6, whereas “That is just my personal camp’s need to have competitive anniversary of the state park sys- the parks gain revenue happens optional fee. in Gallatin County, 91 percent of opinion, but many people from pricing, so that is something we tem in the state. when Montana residents register “People in rural areas are people opt to pay the fee. Madison County—because of consider.” Montana is home to 54 state their vehicles. more likely to opt out,” Walker Though no one knows the retirement status or work sched- Though the parks depart- parks, the most of any western “When registering a vehi- said, “while people from coun- exact reason people in rural ar- ules—do not get out and partake Turn to 75TH on pg. 2 state, according to Jerry Walker, cle, residents can choose to give ties with urban areas are more eas are more likely to turn down in the state parks,” Schulz said.

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75TH from pg. 1 two million visitors through- visitors for a 5 percent jump in create 16,000 jobs in the areas ment is still in the process of out the year—current estimates numbers from 2012. surrounding the parks, accord- compiling data for 2013, Walker place that number closer to 2.2 Those numbers bring in ap- ing to Walker. said Montana reached well past million. That traffic includes proximately $289 million per both out-of-state and Montana year to the state of Montana and

HORSE from pg. 1 wandering further. receive vaccinations prior to being The horses that now inhabit “It would not let me get close, placed. She said the wild horses the Spanish Q Ranch originated were all recovered soon after the but it was interested in my horses probably receive more shots than from short-term holding areas and incident. According to Pat Fosse, so I was able to get it in one of the most domestic horses. various herd management areas assistant field manager in the Dil- fenced areas,” Delisi said. “They really should not be in western states like California lon BLM office, when the Rices In an attempt to get the horse getting out,” Thomas said. She said and Utah. From Feb. 27—March realized one was still missing, back to its owner, Delisi called once the horse escaped, it eventu- 1, BLM shipped 710 geldings to they continued to look for it for ap- other neighbors and heard that the ally found people who fed it and the Spanish Q Ranch and addi- proximately two weeks. Their first horse was possibly one of the gov- took it in like a stray cat or dog. tional geldings were to have been attempt at recovering the horse ernment-owned wild horses from “From what I gathered, it became shipped to the ranch until its ca- failed when attempts were made to the Spanish Q Ranch. She called acclimated and liked the people.” pacity was reached. load the horse into a horse trailer. the ranch and verified it was one of Fosse said a trailer is the best According to Delisi, Colin The horse panicked and fled. their horses. Delisi said the horse’s method to return the horse to the Rice of Spanish Q Ranch returned On Dec. 9, Carol Delisi, a brand is visible along its mane. Spanish Q Ranch due to recent to retrieve the horse from Delisi’s resident of the Sundowner Subdi- Delisi said she was initially weather and the large distance it property on the afternoon of Tues- vision up Mill Gulch, said she saw concerned about the wild horse’s roamed. She said the horse seemed day, Dec. 10 and the horse was im- the horse in her neighborhood af- proximity to her horses because of gentle so they tried the trailer but mediately on its way back to the ter a neighbor called and asked her the possibility of diseases spread- were unsuccessful. Also, Fosse Spanish Q Ranch. if one of her horses had escaped. ing. She said she was unsure if the said the horse should not have Calls made on Tuesday to Delisi realized it was not her wild horses underwent the same an aversion to being trailered Karen and Greg Rice of Spanish Q horse–though she wasn’t sure who Customw Building Design vaccinations as domestic horses. since that is how the horses were Ranch were not returned by press Conventional Frame& Homes it belonged to–and she secured the Thomas said domestic horse shipped to the ranch, but did say time. Commercial horse so it was not on the subdivi- owners in the area have no need the horse is still a wild animal and B Remodels & Additions sion road where it could continue Hand-crafted Log Homes for concern. All the wild horses has natural wild tendencies. &E all phases of construction design and consulting Brad Bullock Office Ken Evans Ennis graduate honored by ACLU 581-4117 682-7942 490-2758 Faith Moldan Goetz said he enjoyed the under- Goetz’s father was the school su- He is the chair of the Montana The Madisonian grad law-related courses he took perintendent his junior year. Supreme Court’s Advisory Com- [email protected] and decided to pursue those stud- Goetz has been able to work mission on Rules of Civil and ies further. in a variety of areas—general Appellate procedure. Bozeman attorney and En- Goetz said Ennis was a great litigation, appellate law, civil The Jeannette Rankin Civil nis High School alumnus Jim place to grow up and he enjoys rights and environmental—with Liberties Award was first given Goetz was recognized Saturday Bozeman’s proximity to the com- a state and regional law prac- out in 1991. It is named after the by the Montana American Civil munity and the Madison River. tice. Goetz said he currently first woman to serve in the U.S. Liberties Union (ACLU), an af- He attended Montana State Uni- does a lot of work in commercial Congress and the ACLU’s first filiate he helped establish, with the Jeannette Rankin Civil Lib- erties Award. Goetz, who moved to En- nis when he was 4 years old, was recognized by the ACLU for promoting concepts of jus- tice and equality as an advocate e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com and achieving justice on a broad array of issues. The ACLU said Goetz was selected for the state award because he is one of the state’s preeminent constitutional th litigators. He served on the AC- 100 LU’s board of directors as a le- birthday celebration for gal adviser and has volunteered his practice’s resources on the Chuck Bennetts ACLU of Montana’s domestic partnership case. Dec. 14th “Jim has contributed count- 12 pm to 4 pm, less hours of pro bono work him- St. Teresa’s self and through his law firm Catholic Center on the ACLU of Montana’s case in Whitehall Donaldson and Guggenheim v. State of Montana,” ACLU’s Amy Cannata said. The case was filed in 2010 and continues today in an effort to secure same-sex cou- ples legal protections in Montana through domestic partnerships or Photo by Amy Cannata Rankin Award winner Bozeman Attorney Jim Goetz, ACLU of Montana Executive Director Scott a similar system. “It is visionar- Crichton and Rankin Award winner retired Montana Supreme Court Justice Jim Nelson. ies like Jim–with a strong com- mitment to civil liberties, fair- versity for his undergraduate de- litigation and also does pro bono vice president, who also hap- ness and equality–who make the gree and went on to law school at work from time to time. He was pened to hail from Montana. ACLU’s work possible.” Yale University. admitted to the bar in 1969 and “It’s a nice honor,” Goetz Law school happened by de- A 1961 Ennis High School has argued nearly 100 cases in said. “The ACLU stands up for fault, Goetz said. He was a mem- graduate, Goetz was valedicto- the Montana Supreme Court, in- the rights of civil liberties for ber of his college debate team rian and class president. He was cluding various influential cases everyone. It is an important or- while earning a history degree. also captain of the football team. under the Montana Constitution. ganization.” Emergency management and sheriff’s office consider new dispatch software Abigail Dennis Lake City tech company that and $7,000 annually for the out- tem,” Schenk said. “This entails Hardy Drywall The Madisonian produces and manages integrated dated Swift CAD system. Ac- manual data transfer, which will [email protected] public safety software. The com- cording to DiGiovanna, a modern probably take at least six months FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO pany, whose name has name has CAD system can cost anywhere from when we sign the contract if Steve DiGiovanna, Madi- not yet been released to the pub- from $80,000 to $180,000—the it checks out.” son County Deputy Director of lic, expressed interest in expand- company is offering the county Updating the CAD system 406-596-3137 Emergency Management and ing into the Montana market and, a rate of approximately $16,000 is a time sensitive issue for a few Sheriff Dave Schenk spoke to the according to DiGiovanna, they per year for their services. reasons, according to DiGiovan- Board of Madison County Com- believe Madison County is the “Not only will we get a huge na. missioners at the Dec. 10 meet- perfect place to develop useful discount on the price of their sys- “The longer we keep using ing about their plans to update law enforcement technology that tem for being a pilot program, Swift, the more stuff we are going the county’s law enforcement would benefit all of the state. but we will have input—we can to have to transfer down the road software. “Right now this is a brand tell them what works for us and when we eventually change,” he The county dispatch office new system,” DiGiovanna said. what does not,” DiGiovanna said. said. “There is no way to get that currently uses a computer aided “They work on a cloud-based Schenk has already bud- information except for manually dispatch (CAD) program called system, so all the records are geted for this change and ap- extracting from one system to Swift Justice (Swift) to keep re- kept through the Internet, and proached the commissioners so another.” cords and assist with dispatch- that is what they want to sell they could be apprised of the DiGiovanna said the offer 220 E MAIN ST., SUITE 2C ing. According to Schenk, when Montana on.” sheriff’s office’s plans. Schenk from the company will not be the county purchased Swift’s According to DiGiovanna and DiGiovanna are currently available to the county for an Just in time for the holidays! “ Open House Event” Sat. Dec. 21st, services in 2005, it was a useful and Schenk, the interested com- waiting for a formal contract extended time period. They are to include Holiday Promtoions, and Shelley Otoupalik, Nurse program. Now, however, Swift is pany believes Madison County is from the company that they will offering the discount as part of a Practioner for Botox and Juvederm , and of course our red dated and causes problems in the a model for the whole state and pass to the county attorney for pilot program, but will move on carpet “ Oxygen Facials “ perfect pre-party treatment ! dispatch office. wants to work with the county to review before agreeing to any- and approach other counties if Results are instant! More details next week! “Now it is just an old dino- develop a new record-manage- thing. Madison does not show interest. saur,” Schenk explained. “It is ment CAD system that integrates Schenk brought one addi- “I am quite enthused with Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion Facials just an old, old system so when jail records. tional concern to the commis- the direction we are going,” Check out Intraceuticals website for Media Blog we do have problems, there is not “We would be the guinea sioners for advice. In changing Schenk said. anyone to service it… it is anti- pig,” DiGiovanna said. “They from Swift to a cloud-based sys- The commissioners did not Microdermabrasion · quated.” are developing a CAD and jail tem, the county will run into a formally make a motion on the Schenk and DiGiovanna records management system just data conversion issue. plans, but concurred with the di- SkinCeuticals Advanced Skincare were in the process of research- for us.” “What data we already have rection DiGiovanna and Schenk ing modern CAD programs when The county is currently pay- in Swift—data since 2005—must are heading with a potential 406-581-1304 or email @ [email protected]. they were approached by a Salt ing somewhere between $5,000 be converted over to the new sys- agreement. Thursday, December 12, 2013 A3 more news Planning board annual report shows signs of growth

Faith Moldan ished in value and transactions. nary plat. The Madisonian “New subdivision of land in “People are thinking about [email protected] the Ruby Valley is basically nil subdivisions,” Fechter said of with limited activity. My recent what the larger number of pre- The Madison County Plan- review of subdivided parcels apps means. “It’s a good sign of ning Board’s Fiscal Year 2012- over five acres in size concludes growth.” 2013 Annual Report shows a only three such sales since Janu- When it comes to planning continued steady number of sub- ary 2011,” Colwell said. “There and subdivision review services, division proposals, conserva- are currently nine active listings the Madison County Planning tion easements and other items and 23 expired listings of five Board assisted with two reviews for review or comment from the acre tracts in the same area.” of subdivisions in Ennis. The board with the largest portion of Fechter said she believes the county board assists in the pre- them coming from the Big Sky demand is just different in the liminary plat and the Town of area and the Madison Valley. Ruby Valley. She said that often Ennis does the final plat. “Big Sky slowed with the it is smaller pieces of land being The planning board also rest of the areas, but there is developed and more minor sub- deals with land owners who still more activity there than divisions–1-5 lots–if any in the wish to conserve and not de- other areas. It has consistently Ruby Valley. Adding to that, was velop in the near future or ever. been that way,” Madison County the Town of Sheridan’s inabil- It commented on four conserva- Planning Director Charity Fech- ity to allow additional hookups tion easements. Approximately ter said. “There has been mini- to its sewer and water systems. 4,182 acres were conserved, mal growth compared to the past Now that the town has built new half of which was acreage in the because of the economy.” and fixed that issue, Fechter said Ruby Valley. A large number of Fechter said her office sees everyone will have to wait and acres have previously been con- this economic affect not only see if things change. served in the Madison Valley, in the number of new applica- Two final plats were ap- while opportunity for conser- tions coming in, but also in the proved by the Board of Madison vation exists more in the lesser number of previously approved County Commissioners. One conserved Ruby Valley. Many developers coming in for ex- was in the Big Sky area and of the easements conserve the tensions as the real estate and one in the Madison Valley. The land as open space or for agri- construction markets start to commissioners also granted an culture and wildlife use such as bounce back. extension for one preliminary elk habitat or a wildlife corridor. The report’s activities, plat and one preliminary plat ap- Fechter and planning technician which were done from July 1, proval was converted to overall Leona Stredwick said the most 2012, through June 30, 2013, in- development review approval. recent conservation easements clude 12 pre-application subdivi- This means the development have been smaller and used to sion proposal reviews. Of those, will be done over a 10-year pe- connect other easements to each two were for major subdivisions, riod. Fechter said this is often other. six were minor subdivisions done in the Big Sky area for Fechter and Stredwick and only four have submitted larger developers such as Moon- noted that even the number of preliminary plat applications. light Basin. It is in the same area conservation easements has The approved preliminary plats that the majority of the building dropped. They contribute that include five single-family lots envelope changes took place. decrease to cyclical nature of and 36 duplex/triplex/condo lots Fechter said developers and land conservation easements and also in the Big Sky area. There were owners who are building some- the economy. With lower sala- five commercial lots approved in times re-evaluate their building ries and incomes, people can be the Ruby Valley. Those lots will plans and change them to better less likely to make charitable house rental cabins. accommodate for a view, prox- contributions of an easement or Frank Colwell, managing imity to a neighbor or services have less funding resources. broker at the Prudential Mon- or a number of other needs. It is not just the economy tana office in Twin Bridges, said Pre-application review and that is affecting development, tenance, whereas before many Colwell said that he believes minishes, we expect more build- he believes development activity approval outnumbers prelimi- Fechter and Colwell said. Fech- people wanted an out of the way buyers are aware that similar ing on bare land tracts,” Colwell in the Ruby Valley is less than nary and final due to the long ter said she has seen changes home with great views and few tracts with constructed improve- said. “I don’t believe that these the Madison Valley or Big Sky three-year time period devel- in what people want in terms neighbors. ments may be purchased with conditions are necessarily con- areas because developers and opers have before they need to of amount of land, location and “With an aging population, less investment than buying bare sidered as negative–slow, stable subdividers are still licking their come in for final review. They size of home. She said that some we are seeing changes in what land and constructing. growth is healthier than the pre- wounds from pre-2008 and 2009 have one year after their pre- people are looking for more of a they want and can physically do “As the supply of rural viously experienced escalated developments that have dimin- application to apply for prelimi- community feel and less main- or afford,” Fechter said. tracts with improvements di- levels.” New Madison County sanitarian set to begin Dec. 16 Faith Moldan In Madison County, the san- lected for interviews. The com- Valley from atop Norris Hill. As tions include checking refrig- This must be done within two The Madisonian itarian is responsible for septic missioners said they liked her luck would have it, she saw the erator and freezer temperatures, months of being hired. [email protected] system permits, health inspec- previous experience in a similar sanitarian position advertised a pest control, food handling, sani- “We are ecstatic to find tions at restaurants, the solid sized rural area. short while later and applied for tation practices, water tempera- someone with her experience, Joyce Crouse will start as waste management program and “We need someone who can the job. tures, lighting and smoke/carbon education and background,” Hart Madison County’s new sanitar- the junk vehicle program. Ac- wear more hats here in Madison The county recently took monoxide detectors, among other said. “She is very community ian on Dec. 16. She is the third cording to the commissioners, County,” commissioner Jim Hart over management of its recy- things. minded.” person to hold this title in little other counties have as many as said of the sanitarian position. cling program from a contractor. Besides working six years in Crouse said she has been more than a year. four people doing what one per- Crouse’s move preceded her Crouse will also be responsible the sanitarian field, Crouse also trying to catch up on what is go- Longtime sanitarian Ralph son does in Madison County. application and interview. She for overseeing this program, with has experience in public health ing on in Madison County by at- Hamler retired last fall and was During the interim, the sani- said she had a desire for many which she said she was quite im- and she expects to be more in tending meetings, meeting peo- replaced for short while with a tarian office had two part-time years to move west and live in pressed. The commissioners will tune with how that ties in to the ple and reading about the area full-time sanitarian. The position employees who did the inspec- Montana, although when she retain some outside help to aid in sanitarian’s office. She was a re- from local news sources. was left vacant again during the tions and another one who was packed up her belongings she did the septic inspections, according searcher for 10 years, working “I hope my presence can en- summer, so the Board of Madi- contracted to assist. not have a particular location in to Hart. He said Crouse’s work with infectious diseases and vac- hance anything in the communi- son County Commissioners be- Crouse, who moved to the mind. After rough travels west, would be concentrated on food cines. ty in the long run and not change gan another search for a person area from Massachusetts, was Crouse happened upon Madison and accommodation inspections Crouse is in the midst of it,” she said. “I want to embrace qualified to take over the posi- selected from a pool of eight ap- County and fell in love with the since they need to be completed completing her National Envi- the whole experience of living in tion’s extensive responsibilities. plicants–four of which were se- area after seeing the Madison on an annual basis. These inspec- ronmental Health certification. Montana.” Sheridan Town Council passes resolution for sewer rates Faith Moldan ryberry said. “It is an intent to approve the changes as is, make average water user will not see a tion regarding alternative energy and no decisions were made. The The Madisonian modify the sewer rate structure. changes to the proposed rate big difference.” options for communities and in- council also approved claims and [email protected] We have to have the resolution changes or not approve them at The base rate would be low- dividuals who want to go green or heard reports from town boards by law.” all. er and users could be charged $2 investigate other energy sources. and committees. The Sheridan Town Council Proposed rate changes will Derryberry said that for the per every additional 1,000 gal- Smith lives in the Sheridan area “It is business as usual this passed resolution 2013-5 at its be mailed out to users and the majority of users, the proposed lons they use. and is an independent consul- time of year. We do not have any Dec. 9 meeting. The resolution town will advertise a public rate changes will be a wash. The The council will make a de- tant and grant writer. Sheridan projects going on,” Derryberry states the town’s intent to modify hearing for those users to speak rates will be based on the amount cision on the matter at its Janu- has explored such options before said. sewer rates and calls for a public to the council, whether they are of water they use in order to make ary or February meeting at the when looking for ways to heat The Sheridan Town Coun- hearing. in favor of the changes or not. it fair for all users, big and small. earliest. the town’s swimming pool. cil meets the second Monday of “It is exactly what it says it Once the council members have “That’s the whole gist be- In other council business, Derryberry said Smith’s pre- each month at 6 p.m. in the Sheri- is,” Sheridan Mayor Dean Der- heard from the public, they will hind it,” Derryberry said. “The Diana Smith presented informa- sentation was informational only dan Town Hall. Harrison to update school security system Abigail Dennis hopefully be in place next week.” The new pass code system will “This is a small town and as give them back,” she said. “We de- but Hofman said the next step before The Madisonian According to Hofman, the up- give school administrators monitor- the school, we are the main venue,” cided this was a better way to share the administration starts signing out [email protected] dated system will facilitate handing ing power—each key has identify- Hofman explained. “These new access to the school and know who keys is to get video surveillance out keys to community members ing information that tells when the locks are not saying people cannot is coming and going. Then, if the cameras installed at each entrance. At the Harrison School Board who want access to the school. Any person using it enters the building. use the school, but now they will key is abused, within the new sys- “We very well might wait until meeting on Dec. 9, superintendent adult who wishes to use school fa- Harrison, Norris and Pony com- have to sign a contract so they are tem we can just shut off that key so we have video cameras in place for Fred Hofman updated the board cilities after hours will be able to munity members use the school for accountable for what they are doing the person does not have access.” some accountability until we start on recent security updates to the sign a user agreement and pay a de- a variety of after-hours uses. Some while they are at the school.” Keys will be reserved for peo- handing out keys,” he said. school. posit of $5—the cost for replacing a parents bring their children to the Board member Ann Hokanson ple over 18, and Hofman said chil- Having video cameras at the “We have rekeyed all the doors lost key. gym to shoot hoops or exercise, ac- said the situation with handing out dren must have adult supervision school entrance will give Hofman to the school and now we are in the “Until this last week, essen- cording to Hofman, but others just keys to the school has been an issue when they are in the building while and other administrators another process of installing a pass code tially half the town had keys to the want keys so they can use the Inter- for “years and years.” school is not in session. method of ensuring accountability system, an electronic access kind school and we never knew who was net, or access the school to retrieve a “We give out keys to people All the school doors have al- from community members using of deal,” Hofman said. “That should in here when,” Hofman said. forgotten book. who need the school and they never ready been fitted with new locks, the school after hours. Town of Ennis must fill vacant commission seat by New Year Abigail Dennis ficially assume office on Jan. 1, 2014, of the remaining members, appoint a corporated limits of Ennis. The per- thinker. [Vujovich] was active in pur- commissioners must follow in se- The Madisonian which will create a commission seat person eligible to hold such commis- son selected by the current commis- suing grants—like for the sidewalk lecting the interim member. In the [email protected] vacancy. sion seat to fill the vacancy until the sioners will serve until Dec. 31, 2015, project—for town beautification, so past, people have been selected di- Letters of interest should be next regular town election at which after the November 2015 elections. anyone could choose to continue that rectly from their letters of interest; The Ennis Town Commission sent to the Town of Ennis, and are time the remainder of the term shall “We are looking for someone kind of work or decide what specific but more recently, the commission is currently accepting applications being accepted through Dec. 30. Ac- be filled as provided by law.” who is willing to be active and in- area they will focus on.” has chosen to hold interviews with to fill a soon-to-be-vacated seat. cording to Ennis Town Code, “the Applicants must be at least 18 volved,” current mayor Pat Clancey According to Clancey, there is those who offer their names for con- Mayor-elect Becky Vujovich will of- commission shall, by majority vote years old and residents within the in- said. “Someone who is a deliberate not a specific set of guidelines the sideration. Thursday, December 12, 2013 A8 A4 OpiniOn Community member saddened by doctor’s departure Dear Editor, have such a great person and fine tom and is severely damaged. a new physician is deplorable. away. They should have done ev- after Kellie leaves, they will be doctor come to this area. We The new CEO of CHC has done Kellie has done the best job that erything they could have to keep surprised the people that won’t We are so saddened that we have heard so many people say nothing to help Kellie with her one person could do in the short Dr. Christensen instead they go back. If there is any way we are losing Dr. Kelli Christensen. that Dr. Christensen has helped practice. This problem had of time she has been here. How chased her away. I can’t believe could keep Kellie and her fam- We can’t believe the CEO and them with their health. I know been building over the past four could Dr. Christensen work un- that the Board of CHC keeps this ily in our community let’s go for Board of Community Health that when we would go see her months and it seems that the der this management? I know new CEO, Cindy was doing such it. They were a true asset to this Center in Butte are letting this she was so caring and really CHC has done nothing to sup- she wanted to make Sheridan a great job. It is a shame to see community. fine doctor leave this area. Dr. wanted to help you. We need port the clinic except to badger her home with her family but the what is happen to CHC. I don’t Christensen’s husband was born someone like Dr. Christensen in Kellie, criticize her and work way she was being treated kept think the Board has any idea Thanks, in Sheridan and they decided our valley, someone that cares her into the ground. Our doctor her from staying. That is a cold what has been going on, if they Peggy Buyan that this was a great opportunity for her patients. has been poorly treated by the hard fact, believe it, it was not did then a new Board needs to be Sheridan to come back home to raise their CHC’s credibility in our management. Having unrealis- the area, patients or her staff - it in place. If they think people are family. We were fortunate to community has hit rock bot- tic expectations and harassing was management that drove her going to the Sheridan Clinic now Community Health Center continues work in Sheridan Dear Editor, the residents of Ruby Valley in one thing has not and will not Tuesdays and Fridays. Nurse from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday munities. We are confident that the past year. change: The CHC’s commitment practitioner Dayna Leavens will through Friday. the CHC will continue to provide As the community is aware, Our directors have been to its patients, the Ruby Valley treat pediatric patients on Thurs- We are proud of the work excellent care in Sheridan while Dr. Kelli Christensen of the involved in southwest Mon- and its mission-driven work. days and the clinic will be staffed the CHC provides for the 16,000 we work hard to find a permanent Sheridan Community Health tana with our federally quali- The CHC will continue Monday through Friday to an- plus patients cared for in south- provider. Center (CHC) recently resigned fied health care center for over to care for its patients while it swer phones, make appointments western Montana at the Butte, her position with her last day of 28 years. One constant remains, searches for a permanent provid- and assist patients. Mac’s Phar- Dillon and Sheridan sites. As Wayne Harper, board chair work on Dec. 31, 2013. We re- that healthcare has and will con- er for the clinic. In the interim, macy, located in the same build- a volunteer board, we oversee Community Health Centers spect her decision and thank her tinue to change. Rules, regula- the clinic will be staffed with a ing as the clinic at 317 Madison these clinics, and are passionate of Butte, Dillon and Sheridan for her work with patients and tions and providers change. But physician’s assistant Mondays, St., will remain unchanged, open about healthcare and our com- Tester’s Forest Jobs and Recreation Act is good for Montana Dear Editor, children. That is why I support For the past four years, Sena- Developing solutions is nev- try to get their way. Now they are tanans value hard work, coopera- Senator Tester’s Forest Jobs and tor Tester has worked to improve er easy, and certainly not when working together to find common tion, and doing things the right I am a Montana native who Recreation Act. management of Montana’s na- you are talking about public lands ground and develop “win-win” way. That’s what Senator Tester has always appreciated the back- The Forest Jobs and Recre- tional forests by bringing together in Montana. But Senator Tes- solutions. has done with the Forest Jobs and country hunting opportunity we ation Act not only protects the people from different perspec- ter has brought together timber, This approach is hard, and Recreation Act. It should pass have in southwest Montana. My backcountry that my family en- tives to work on solutions. After sportsmen, and conservationists takes years and years to achieve congress immediately. children share my passion for the joys but also offers hope for re- years of hard work, it is time for to develop a plan that everyone consensus. And at the end of the Sincerely, backcountry and will soon be solving forest health and water- congress to move the Forest Jobs supports. These are people who day, no one gets everything they Mark Petroni passing that feeling on to their shed issues. and Recreation Act forward. used to be suing one another to want, but everyone benefits. Mon- West Yellowstone Ennis Police Thank you so much, Established in 1873 Department only Purple Ladies (USPS 325-340) doing its job Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper Dear Editor, of jewelry, cards, Christmas Published Thursdays at Ennis, Montana for Madison Dear Editor, told me that those drivers could stocking craft kits, and many and South Jefferson Counties. have had their cars booted or Who would have guessed other assorted gifts for the ben- Let us give Town Officer towed. that the place we go for health efit of the MVMC and patients. Owners/Publishers: Scott Newell praise for his effort. Our P.D. need not apologize care, the Madison Valley Medi- Check it out next time you’re in Matt & Susanne Hill, Chris & Erin Leonard A recent note in The Madisonian for doing their job. They are only cal Center, also has a treasure the market for a gift! Thanks to Advertising & Circulation Manager: was an apology from him to what trying to service the whole town of unusual gifts for Christmas? you, “Purple Ladies”. Susanne Hill appeared to be annoyed citizens (not just a few spectators). I was recently there on other for his office giving out warning Thank you Town of Ennis errands and the bright cart of Janet Dochnahl Production: Erin Leonard notices for improperly parked for your service to us. gifts in the lobby caught my Ennis Circulation Manager/Sales Assistant: cars at the EHS football champi- eye. The devoted volunteers Sara Racine onship game. Lyndall Morgan of the Auxiliary (the “Purple Reporters: Faith Moldan, Abigail Dennis My sister living in “the city” Ennis Ladies”) maintain this cart full Contributors: Gail Banks, Keith Axberg, Art Kehler, Stacy Gatewood Support Madison Valley Medical Center ENNIS, MONTANA Dear Editor, won’t happen, but when you find were available; many of you may reminder, this is the season of yourself needing an X-ray, or a not be aware that state of the arts gratitude and giving. Remember - Madisonian Editorial Policy - ‘Tis the season to give Cats scan, or blood work ordered imaging and technologies are in- to support our Madison Valley Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the thanks. by your “specialist” doctor over deed just down the hall from the Medical Center so it may always Editor’s viewpoints on matters of public importance. Guest edi- Once again I find myself in Bozeman, what a gift it is to be first floor entry. And then there be there for us. Thank you. torials and letters from readers (Letters to the Editor) reflect the writing to the community to able to simply drive 15 minutes is the added comfort of seeing a opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of thank the Madison Valley Medi- or so for these necessary pro- familiar face when you are go- Shirley Bayley the Editor or the staff of The Madisonian. cal Center for being here at those cedures. I was so happy when ing into this big machine. Thank Ennis, MT 59729 moments in life that we hope I found out that these services you Bev and Sarah. Also, as a - Press Release Policy - •The Madisonian staff will give all press releases full consider- ation, but ultimately retains the authority to determine whether or not to publish releases. •Content must be factual and objective. •Content must not contain advertising language (such as “call Thank you Madison Valley Hospital now,” “to buy tickets for,” “now showing,”) or include pricing. On Dec. 5, 2013, I had a to immediately make arrange- these actions the medical team Thank you so much. •Items of a general business interest are appropriate for medical emergency. I arrived at ments and had a Summit Air he- was waiting when I arrived in advertising—see advertising policy and current rates. Madison Valley Medical Center licopter to transport me to Boz- Bozeman and the procedure Mark Hamrock •Content must not be derogatory to competing companies (hospital) and the doctors and eman in quick fashion. They was completed in 15 minutes. Sheridan or organizations. staff immediately identified the were in continual contact with These actions saved my life and •Content may only be submitted and published once. emergency and started medical the medical staff at Bozeman hats off to all involved in Ennis •There are no guarantees that press releases will be published. attention. They also were able Deaconess Hospital and due to and Bozeman. •The Madisonian may edit submissions for grammar and content. •The Madisonian reserves the right to make all determinations relative to the above policy.

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6 Sunrise Loop 682-7858 Ennis A6 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Commissioners submit letter in Ph. (406)842.5865 Fax (406)842.7373 response to sage- Dan KenwOrThy kenworthyelectric.com P.O. Box 56 | Sheridan, MT | 59749 grouse working Serving all of Madison County group draft plan

Submitted by the Madison County understand the need to be good Board of Commissioners stewards of the natural environ- ment and harmonize those stew- On Dec. 3, the board of com- ardship goals with traditional missioners drafted, approved land uses. That concept is not and sent the following letter lost on those who have watched Get in response to the sage-grouse Sage Grouse numbers that once advertise in The Madisonian working group draft plan. The flourished, decline as raptor and Results. 406-682-7755 three commissioners, James P. predator numbers increased ex- Hart – Chairman, David Schulz ponentially over the same fifty- and Dan A. Happel, unanimously year timeframe. Our farmers, agreed that this is an important ranchers, and natural resource issue that demands attention and industries cannot be held solely poses a detrimental effect on responsible for environmental is- agriculture, public land use and sues beyond their ability to con- main street economy. The public trol. Camera studies that have comment period ended on Dec. been conducted by range man- 4. agement organizations indicate that ravens, magpies and small Dec. 3, 2013 predators account for a very sig- nificant decline in Sage Grouse Mr. Ken McDonald numbers. Wildlife Division Director We are troubled that virtu- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ally all Federal and State Con- servation Strategies focus only 1420 East 6th Ave. on habitat (land use) issues and Join us on Facebook! P.O. Box 200701 refuse to conduct studies that Helena, MT 59620-0701 include raptors and predators as and be the first to get breaking news. factors in Sage Grouse conser- facebook.com/madisonian Re: Response Letter to the Draft vation efforts. Without a full Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat understanding of all threats to Conservation Strategy Greater Sage Grouse popula- tions, any strategy that you de- Dear Mr. McDonald: velop will be flawed and will not guarantee a satisfactory outcome After a thorough review of unless the true goal is making the Draft Greater Sage-Grouse much of the Great Plains and Time’s Up. Habitat Conservation Strategy Rocky Mountain West off-limits presented at the U of M Western for human use. scoping meeting on November It is time to incorporate all The New Health Insurance Law is Here. 13th, we are respectfully sub- factors and provable scientific mitting our comments on the studies into any proposed en- strategy for your further consid- dangered species initiative and eration. understand that your responsibil- We wish to thank you and ity as state public employees is to the Governor’s Advisory Council the folks that have lived and paid for working to keep the Greater taxes on our rural lands for many Sage-Grouse from being listed generations. Please forward this as endangered by the Depart- letter to all agencies that may Enroll Now ment of the Interior. As elected have input into this conservation for coverage that begins officials in a largely rural county, strategy. on January 1st. we understand the importance of protecting grazing leases, pub- Respectfully submitted, lic access, and productive use of much needed natural resources James P. Hart – Chairman on public lands; impossible goals David Schulz Fox Alarm and Technology, LLC is a family owned company, based in Ennis, Montana. if the Greater Sage Grouse is list- Dan A. Happel Fire Alarms, Security Systems, ed as an endangered species. We Low Temperature Simply Safe. Let us help you. Notification, Carbon Monoxide alarms, Broken We will walk you through, water pipe alarms and Protecting your family since 1996. Observation Systems. talk you through, Madison Valley (800) 932-4050 | [email protected] | fax (406) 682-5060 and get you through it all. www.foxalarmandtechnology.com History Association Join your trusted partner today. bcbsmt.com invites public to potluck dinner

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Submitted by Amber Marks nual Christmas concert. There Ennis Community Chil- is no better way to celebrate Get dren’s School Christmas than with a free con- cert, cookies and punch, and a To get in the Christmas spir- visit by our favorite man in red— it, join us on Thursday, Dec. 19 at Santa Claus. The students have 6 p.m. in the elementary school been working hard preparing for gym for the Ennis Community Christmas and are looking for- Results. Children’s School’s (ECCS) an- ward to seeing everyone there.

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Submitted by Roseann Troyer The monthly birthday party was held on Nov. 13. The Bethel Year 2013 is nearly over Methodist Women sponsored the and The Tobacco Root Moun- celebration. Millie Olsen was the tains Care Center (TRMCC) was only resident with a birthday. La- busy during November, the 11th dies that helped at the birthday month of the year. celebration were Kathy Flick, Nov. 1 found the folks at the Joanie Fischer, Pat Stickman, care center enjoying ice cream in Dorothy Brown, Dorothy Brad- a variety of flavors. Later every- ley, Shirley Overcast and Min- one exercised their brain muscles netta. The cake and ice cream by taking part in brain teasers. was very tasty. The afternoon The resident council met on passed quickly. Nov. 5 and everyone finalized On Nov. 19, residents had their Christmas lists. lunch at In Back. There were six The Butte Silver Bow Clog- people in our party. gers arrived in force on Nov. 7. Our Happy Hour was held There were nine members and on Nov. 22. The featured refresh- they were very colorful and en- ments were eggnog and hot co- tertaining. coa with whipped cream. Four auxiliary members Thanksgiving Day was journeyed to Butte to Christmas observed with the traditional shop for all of the residents. We It may be too late if you wait. turkey dinner. Some residents shopped until we dropped. went out for dinner, while other The New Health Insurance Law is Here. Mike Morgan brought a uni- families came in to be with their formed group of Veterans to the loved ones. care center on Nov. 11. They per- We have our care center dec- formed a flag ceremony for all. orated and ready for our Christ- After the ceremony, the dietary mas Party, which will be Dec. 14. department provided refresh- Merry Christmas and Hap- ments for everyone. py New Year.

Clint Rouse to retire from State Bank & Trust Enroll Now Submitted by Holly Gyles Rouse says, “My favorite for coverage that begins State Bank & Trust part of banking has been the re- on January 1st. lationships I have enjoyed with After nearly 40 years at our customer base and all my State Bank & Trust, Clint Rouse, co-workers over the years. I will Executive Vice President and really miss working with my co- Branch President, will retire on workers and our loyal customers, Let us help you. Dec. 31. as they are my friends. I look for- Rouse started his career at ward to continuing these friend- We will walk you through, State Bank & Trust on July 1, ships throughout my retirement.” talk you through, 1974 as a teller/bookkeeper. He Tom Romrell, CEO and and get you through it all. later worked as the escrow officer President, states “Clint has been and a loan officer. By 1979, he a tremendous part of the over- was Vice President and his duties all growth and success of State Join your trusted partner included commercial lending, es- Bank & Trust and merger with STITCHES THAT BIND wants to wish you all a today. crows and serving as cashier. The Bank of Commerce. We bcbsmt.com wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Clint was named to State consider him a great friend and Bank’s Board of Directors in wish him and his wife, Mary, all Are all of your last minute gifts made? 1978. He enrolled in PCBS in the best as they enjoy the next Is there a cute pattern that you want to try? 1980, graduating in 1982. In that chapter of their lives.” We are giving you a year-end special sale to same year, he was named EVP. Rouse was a long-standing help you finish those gifts or to find new ideas. After the owner and president member of Barrett Hospital’s of the bank, Charles Nicholas, Board of Trustees and University Patterns • Books • Notions-30% passed away in December 1983, of Montana Western’s Founda- Clint was named President – a tion. Clint was also instrumen- Fabric sale up to 40% off - title that he has held for 30 years. tal in starting the Beaverhead (With a few exceptions.) He was on various committees Development Corporation, and for more information: reformandyoumt.com for the Montana Bankers Associ- served as Director of Chamber of ation and Montana Independent Commerce, a member of Dillon 855.508.2502 SALE IS DECEMBER 13-14 2013 Bankers. Jaycee’s and the Elks Club. A Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. A8 Thursday, December 12, 2013

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Beginning Tuesday, December 17, at 2 a.m. NorthWestern Energy has scheduled a power outage that will last approximately four hours and will affect the entire Laurin and Alder area. The outage will allow company line crews to make repairs safely at a local substation. The crews will replace equipment needed to deliver reliable service to Laurin and Alder area customers. The impacted area will be south of Ramshorn Creek Road to the upper Ruby Road, including the towns of Laurin and Alder.

This work is part of NorthWestern Energy’s comprehensive infrastructure investment program aimed at providing safe and reliable energy for the Montana communities it serves well into the future. For any questions or concerns, please call the NorthWestern Energy Customer Contact Center at (888) 467-2669.

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Marc and Gail Elser are pleased to announce the marriage of their son Jeff Elser to Yana Vunder, daughter of Vladimir and Tatyana Vunder of Krasnojarsk, Russia. The ceremony was held at Grotto Falls in Hyalite Canyon near Bozeman, Mont. on Aug. 14, 2013. Vunder was an English instructor at a university in Russia. J. Elser is a product manager for Oracle in Bozeman, Mont. The couple is making their home in Bozeman.

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Submitted by Wendy Swenson Center, free movies, and more. Sled Races. Families have a chance sampler, but a Yellowstone Park ceives their own rod & tackle, in- ski games and lessons with the an- West Yellowstone Each weekend varies by activities to meet the mushers and their pass is required. house instruction from the pros nual Youth Ski Festival on Sunday, Chamber of Commerce and schedule so many families teams as they ready for races and This year we have added and practice out on the ice with March 9, 2013. come for multiple weekends. Some even get their own free sled dog many new activities including Kids local experts. All of the other fun Kids’N’Snow headquarters West Yellowstone Chamber activities have limited space so ride on Sunday morning. M120 Snowmobile Demo Rides, Kids’N’Snow activities will take will be located at the West Yellow- Looking for a family-friend- pre-registration is offered. The Grizzly & Wolf Discov- “Lost In The Woods” search and place as well. stone Visitor Center, 30 Yellow- ly winter destination filled with Weekend events starting in ery Center offers a special winter rescue tips for kids and a chance to The February 15-16 stone Avenue. events and activities for everyone? December will be held at Pioneer learning class each day through the meet the S&R dogs, and GeoCache Kids’N’Snow Weekend program Join us on Facebook to stay West Yellowstone, Mont. is the Park in the center of town. This is weekend. The classes are interac- program. includes more s’mores, skat- up to date at “Kids’NSnow.” As place for you and the kids. a new location for Kids’N’Snow tive and hands-on. Free use of ice Families can come early on ing, samplers, a free movie at the events grow and more activities The Kids’N’Snow program is which is allowing for a central lo- skates is part of the Saturday eve- Thursday, Dec. 12 for the Christ- IMAX, a chance to try out a cross are solidified, they will be added to offered one weekend each month cation for activities and more space ning free S’mores, Skating & Sled- mas Stroll and enjoy the holiday country ski race with the Saturday www.kidsnsnow.org. during the winter December to add new activities, which may ding activity. festivities, visit Santa and meet the morning SPAM cup, talks by Yel- These events would not be through March. The program was include a kids snowmobile track, One of the most popular activ- dog sled teams. lowstone rangers, and other activi- possible without the support of our created to offer kids the opportuni- Nordic ski area and snowshoe ities is the “Snowcoach Sampler.” January 18-19 is the ties too. community businesses and our ty to get outside and try new winter scavenger hunt. Local West Yellowstone snow- Kids’N’Snow Weekend ice fish- The March Kids’N’Snow key sponsors, West Yellowstone activities, experience Yellowstone The first full weekend, Dec. coach tour companies offer a ride ing camp just for kids sponsored Weekend, March 8-9, 2014, in- Chamber and TBID, WYSEF and in winter, take winter kid’s classes 14-15, 2013, includes the annual over the snow into Yellowstone by NAIFC/Cabela’s. Any kid is cludes a full schedule of activities West Yellowstone businesses. at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery West Yellowstone Rodeo Run Dog Park. There is no charge for the welcome to participate and re- with a special day of cross-country

Mad-Gals meeting Submitted by Danette Clark by noon on Dec. 16. There will also be gift/ornament exchange The December meeting of if you wish to participate. Mad-Gals will be held at the The hostesses request Alley Bistro in Ennis on Dec. guests wear a Christmas 19. Members, please call your sweater—ugly, pretty, funny reservations to Jackie at 682- or special—to celebrate the 5510 or Ethelyn at 682-4348 season. Adopt A Family Program spreads hope and holiday cheer across Montana Submitted by Karen Kelly so diligently to bring assistance Adopt A Family to hundreds of people,” said Program Grant Manager Maureen Kenneally of the Town Pump Charitable Foundation. The Town Pump Charitable “These dedicated, hardwork- Foundation celebrates its 7th year ing Montanans show us all that of the Adopt A Family program together we can bring hope and with $95,000 in grants awarded make a difference in our great thus far in 2013. Applications for state.” the $500 Adopt A Family grants To apply for a $500 Adopt A continue to be accepted until Family grant, send a brief letter Dec. 15, 2013. The Town Pump describing your organization and Charitable Foundation has grant- charitable program, proof of your ed more than $415,000 to Adopt group’s non-profit status and con- A Family Programs since 2007. tact information to the following “We are honored to help the address: Town Pump Adopt A amazing organizations and vol- Family Program, PO Box 6000, unteers across Montana working Butte, MT 59702. give the gift of local news.....

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406-682-7755 A10 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Mountain lion hunting Twin Bridges library to host closed in multiple districts Christmas movie night Submitted by Jeanne Connolly which includes portions of Lew- tana Fish, Wildlife & Parks of- Submitted by Betty Humbert mas Star on Dec. 28 at 3 p.m., The audience is encouraged Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is and Clark and Jefferson coun- ficials received word that the Twin Bridges Public Library courtesy of Joe Witherspoon. to participate in discussion ties. pre-established harvest quota or The Christmas Star considers following the presentation. The hunting of mountain Closed to hunting of male sub-quota for the districts had The public is invited to the astronomical possibili- Everyone is welcome, free of lions closed in several Montana mountain lions: been met. the Twin Bridges Public Li- ties of the Star of Bethlehem. charge. hunting districts in Regions 2 • HD 213 and 214— For more information, visit brary to watch The Christ- The movie time is an hour. and 3 at one half hour after sun- which includes portions of FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, set on Monday, Dec. 9. Granite, Powell, and Deer click on “Hunting,” then under Closed to hunting of female Lodge counties. Hunting Guides click on “Moun- mountain lions: The closure notice for the tain Lion,” or call the toll-free • HD 339, 343 and 388— hunt came shortly after Mon- number at 1-800-385-7826.

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Sheridan students participate in Hour of Code initiative

Submitted by Heather Puckett initiative that was part of Com- The goal of the event was to get Sheridan Schools puter Science Education Week, 10 million students of all ages to which lasted Dec. 9 through 15. participate in the Hour of Code, Students at Sheridan The event aimed to raise which teaches students the basic Schools enjoyed participating in awareness and generate interest concepts of computer program- the Hour of Code, a nationwide in the field of computer science. ming.

Sheridan Schools announce November students of the month

Submitted by Sheridan Schools free meal generously awarded Beck Derby to them by Jennie Short, pro- Jorien VerHow Sheridan Schools is very prietor of The Prospector. Dreonna Clark pleased to announce the stu- November 2013 Students Amanda Grow dents of the month of Novem- of the Month, kindergarten Joree Hokanson ber. Students are chosen by fac- through twelfth-grade: Riain Deavel ulty and staff members based on Janie Smart GET RESULTS. citizenship, leadership and aca- Brandin Crismore Hanna McParland demic attitude. The recipients Julianna Murolo Colter Kenworthy advertise in The Madisonian. call 682-7755 to make a plan. of this award look forward to a Kellsey Allhands Cody Boucher Thursday, December 12, 2013 A11 Applications for Conservation Holiday Harmonies Stewardship Program due Jan. 17 Submitted by Tim Ouellette more abundant water, as well as funding. While local NRCS of- NRCS healthier soils and better wild- fices accept CSP applications life habitat. year round, NRCS evaluates The Natural Resources CSP is now in its fifth year applications during announced Conservation Service (NRCS) and so far, NRCS has partnered ranking periods. is opening the Conservation with producers to enroll more To be eligible for this year’s Stewardship Program (CSP) for than 59 million acres across the enrollment, producers must new enrollments for 2014. Pro- nation. The program emphasiz- have their applications submit- ducers interested in participat- es conservation performance — ted to NRCS by the closing date. ing in the program must submit producers earn higher payments A CSP self-screening applications to NRCS by Jan. for higher performance. In CSP, checklist is available to help 17, 2014. producers install conservation producers determine if the pro- The CSP is a Farm Bill con- enhancements to make positive gram is suitable for their opera- servation program that helps changes in soil quality, soil ero- tion. The checklist highlights established conservation stew- sion, water quality, water quan- basic information about CSP ards with taking their level of tity, air quality, plant resources, eligibility requirements, stew- Photo by Jeannie Bolt natural resource management to animal resources and energy. ardship threshold requirements Little Drummer Boy by Katherine Dave et al, trio performed by the Three Wise Guys, otherwise known as Vern the next level to improve both Eligible landowners and and payment types. Grotzke, Andrew Scruggs, and Paul Heese their agricultural production operators in all states and terri- Learn more about CSP by and provide valuable conserva- tories can enroll in CSP through visiting the NRCS website or a tion benefits such as cleaner and Jan. 17 to be eligible for 2014 local NRCS field office.

Photo by Jeannie Bolt Boogie Woogie Santa by Kirby Shaw, performed by Barb Pearson, Jan Smith and Janet Zimmerman A12 Thursday, December 12, 2013

682-4023 All welcome to community candle lighting service 115 Main St., Ennis, MT Submitted by Maria Lake will conclude no later than 7 p.m. for the evening will be Paula Tes- comed countless people, both resi- The theater has changed ownership Madison Valley Baptist Church Everyone is welcome to enjoy ton. dents and visitors to the community and will be temporarily closed for the service and join in the singing This service is one of the lon- to celebrate the Christmas season. renovation. We sincerely appreciate The Madison Valley Baptist of Christmas carols. Pastor Ray gest held and most cherished tra- Madison Valley Baptist Church is the loyal support you, the community, Church of Ennis will hold its annu- Teston will share the Christmas ditions in the history of Madison located at 5050 U.S. Highway 287 have shown us through the years. We al candle lighting service on Tues- story, which will be followed by the Valley Baptist Church. Since its in Ennis, across the highway from hope you continue to support the next day, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. The service candle lighting. The accompanist beginning, this service has wel- the fire station. era of the Madison Theatre. Our sincere thanks, Yellowstone opens for winter season Karen & Jay Willett

Submitted by Wendy Swenson by interpretive guides. These steam into clear blue skies. and Marina is winter’s equiva- West Yellowstone Chamber guides are local experts and can This winter looks to be ex- lent of summer’s big time bass provide a wealth of information ceptional in West Yellowstone. and walleye tournaments, filled On Dec. 15, the west entrance about Yellowstone and personal Snow started falling in late Octo- with seminars, a kid’s workshop to Yellowstone Park opens for a experiences that you would never ber, giving the area a jump start and the fishing competition itself. unique experience and adventure. read in a guidebook. to its annual snowfall average of The West Yellowstone/Hebgen Each day, commercially guided While Yellowstone logs more 143 inches. The streets of West Lake Tournament, like all NAIFC BRITTA snowcoach and snowmobile than three million visitors annual- Yellowstone will remain snow qualifiers, is a three-day event; You know, I’m really puzzled. tours travel over snow-covered, ly, only five percent of those come packed all season, providing a two-thirds education and one- Here I am, a nice young lady, groomed roads from the west during the winter months. How- trailhead literally at your front third competition, with a maxi- playful, love to be petted entrance at West Yellowstone to ever, no other season rivals the door. mum entry of 150 two person and no one has called on me. popular destinations inside the wonder of Yellowstone in win- In January, the NAIFC Ice teams. For those three days, West Shucks and here I’m looking wintry heart of Yellowstone. ter. Erupting geysers and hissing Fishing Tournament will take Yellowstone becomes the center forward to being in a loving, All the tours are conducted vents propel amazing clouds of place on Hebgen Lake, just north of Ice Fishing with tremendous playful, wonderful home for CHRISTmas. Would you of town. This official North Amer- fishing education opportunities be the special someone I’m ican Ice Fishing Circuit event on on Friday and Saturday and world looking for? I could hang my Hebgen Lake at Kirkwood Resort class competition on Sunday. stocking next to yours. I’d fill your’s with lots of love and B & B CHINKING LLC purrs and love, etc. Hopefully Restoration and Maintenance Work and prayerfully, Britta New Construction & Existing Buildings sponsored by: Chinking, Media Blasting, Staining and Log Repair We Guarantee Our Work & McLeod Mercantile Perma Chink Material 2 convenience store locations 406-925-1074 Norris & Sheridan [email protected] Bulk fuel delivery in Madison & Jefferson counties (406)685-3379 **24 Hour fueling** **snacks** **fi shing licenses, bait & tackle**

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With temperatures below zero throughout the past week, the Madison River’s water slowed and eventually froze at the surface creating an ice jam early on Friday, Dec. 6. Christie Trapp, executive director of the Madison Valley Medical Center Foundation (MVMCF), said the river gorge was captured on camera at 3:30 a.m. Trapp and the MVMCF created an online fundraising raffle called “ICE JAM” where one-hour time slots were sold to predict the date and time that the Madison River would gorge for the first time this year at the Ennis Bridge. “The foundation wanted to create a different community fundraiser. One that everyone can participate in. And using a Photo by Abigail Dennis historical climatological event that often occurs The Madison River officially gorged during the early morning hours of Dec. 6 at the Ennis Bridge. on the Madison River seems like a perfect fit to associate the event with Ennis,” Trapp said. the 3–3:59 a.m. time slot. This means half of 287—is a state highway the city and county are people know the dangers of driving through Richard Lessner, Madison River Foundation the proceeds raised—$500—will contribute to generally on watch for any problems, but leave the icy water when it comes over the top of the (MRF) Executive Director, said the natural the next year's ICE JAM fundraiser proceeds. most of the work to the Montana Department of bridge and through the guardrail. phenomenon is one that the MRF takes note of The other $500 will be the “seed” money for the Transportation (MDT). Drivers can go through at their own risk, with great interest, especially to see how far the 2014 fundraiser, according to Trapp. If all 3,624 “We try to assist with the traffic and some Stecker said. He added that drivers may go ice will travel. Lessner said in years past the time slots were to be purchased, the winner equipment,” Hart said. He added that the city around but sometimes the alternate routes are ice jam has gone as far as Varney Bridge and would receive nearly $36,000. and county have sandbagged houses nearby to not only longer but could be icy and flooded McAtee Bridge. While the fundraiser is beneficial to the protect them from the water and ice. “It’s come too. The MVMCF used a recording device to Ennis community and area, the effects of the quite close. We’ll be ready.” “The guardrails plug up and we need to free capture and register images every 30 minutes, gorge have added up to big problems in past Bill Stecker with MDT said he usually the ice and create drainage,” Stecker said. “We 24 hours a day. According to Trapp, the line of years. Low-lying areas along the river can receives a phone call from the county. His crew can’t stop the river from flowing, but we can sight was on a fixed object which allowed the be flooded when the ice jams up culverts the then goes out to survey the area to see what needs give it an entrance and exit point.” foundation to view time elapsed photos of when water usually flows through freely. Madison to be done. He said they had to plow through the The Beaverhead River in Twin Bridges was the river gorges. County Commissioner Jim Hart said since the Ennis Bridge area a few years ago. In addition slushy and moving slowly, but had not gorged There was no winner since nobody purchased highway is right by the river—MT Highway to equipment, MDT brings in signage to let yet as of Monday. Cold front creates unseasonably low temperatures

Faith Moldan engulfed the state of Montana. Average temperatures have determine 100 percent if it was above zero. Madison Valley. Luckily, the The Madisonian Daytime temperatures dropped remained more than 16 degrees indeed the coldest. The wind added to the Madison County Sheriff’s [email protected] into the teens on Dec. 4 and below seasonal norms so far Madison County already frigid temperatures. Office reported very few overnight temperatures dropped this month. Temperatures are experienced a low of 24 below Wind speeds picked up on accidents or issues. The office According to The Weather below zero. Temperatures even expected to climb above zero Saturday night, according Dec. 8 and remained through even aided drivers towing large Channel, average highs for continued to plunge well below freezing by the end of the to Chris Mumme director of the morning of Dec. 10. This loads by helping them secure Madison County hover right zero and remained day and night week, according to the National Madison County Emergency combination created a wind chains to their trucks’ tires in around freezing during the until Dec. 9, when the daytime Weather Service. Services. Just across the Idaho chill warning for Madison order to make it over Norris month of December, but Mother high was back up in the teens. With a low of 33 degrees border, Island Park reached County and its neighbors of Hill and Virginia City Hill. Nature must have forgotten that The frigid weather, below zero over the Dec. 7-8 a low of minus 13 that same minus 20 to minus 40 degrees There is a slight chance of fact in the past two weeks. combined with power outages, weekend, Montana was home day. Far off Fairbanks, Ala., possible. precipitation during the next Temperatures reached closed the Twin Bridges School to the near coldest temperatures reached 15 degrees above zero The wind blew snow week, but temperatures are nearly 50 degrees in Ennis on on Friday and led Twin Bridges on Earth, according to the and Casey, Antarctica, was also around and created hazardous expected to remain in the 30s Monday, Dec. 2. That was just to cancel its outdoor Christmas National Weather Service. warmer than Madison County travel conditions around and even get above 40 degrees one day before a cold front Stroll. The meteorologists could not with a high of 17.6 degrees the county, especially in the on Sunday. The show must go on–local ranchers move cattle despite cold temps

By Susanne Hill summer up Trail Creek—on top The Madisonian of the Virginia City Hill—it was [email protected] time to get them off that pasture. “We were actually three days A morning cattle drive late to get them home. Help on MT Highway 287, south is a little hard to come by and of Ennis, had many people we rely on our grandkids for sympathetically wondering help. Everyone was available what unfortunate events must Sunday, so we brought the cows have happened to force the home then,” Gary Clark said of moving of those cattle off the the cattle drive. Virginia City hill in Sunday’s Neither Gary nor his son bitter cold temperatures. David could remember the low The real reason for the cattle temperature that morning–both drive might remind us all of a responding to the question Montana rancher’s work ethic with a nonchalant disregard or the reason for the legacy of of the cold. According to the cowboy. According to local Christopher Mumme, Madison rancher Gary Clark, there were County Director of Emergency no unfortunate circumstances. Servies, the overnight low was It was nothing more than local 24 degrees below zero. When ranchers bringing their cows the horseback riders pushing home from summer pasture the cattle neared the Ennis city Ranchers across the limits, they had not yet seen county were outside in those temperatures warmer than 10 temperatures taking care of below zero. their livestock–just as they do When asked if there was everyday. anything interesting about The roughly 175 head Sunday’s cattle drive, “There of cattle, some belonging to was nothing interesting about Photo by Abigail Dennis Gary Clark and others to John that morning,” G. Clark said Gary and David Clark braved the cold temperatures as they helped move 175 head of cattle off of the Virginia City Hill on Sunday morning. Crumley, had spent much of the with a chuckle. B2 health & Wellness Thursday, December 12, 2013 Weighing in on holiday eating and wintertime exercise

Submitted by Debra McNeill on Montana’s climate and you minimize the caloric • Links to exercise Ruby Valley Hospital lifestyle? You can find some damage of holiday feasts and routines that don’t require any localized eating and exercise shopping. special equipment. Hoping to get through tips in the “It’s That Time of • Suggestions for Next time you’re surfing the holidays and winter Year” article on the front page planning outdoor and indoor the web, stop by www. season without a larger pants of www.RubyValleyHospital. workouts. RubyValleyHospital.com. size? Interested in some com. • Pointers for ski- You might be able to dodge exercise advice that is based • New tips to help oriented workouts, and some seasonal pounds. Montana Red Cross urges caution as frigid temperatures persist across the region

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Photo courtesy of Stephanie Haag Photo courtesy of Stephanie Haag Danield Kruer (center white jersey) plays defense during last weekend's junior high tournament in Sheridan. Kaleb Smail dribbles around a defender.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Haag Photo courtesy of Stephanie Haag Kenny Foster (32) looks for an open teammate during the Sheridan Booster Club junior high basketball From left to right Mikey McCormack, Cade McParland, Dustin Garcia, Isaiah Davis and Kaleb Smail tournament on Dec. 7. anticipate a rebound.

Submitted by Ed Burke Sheridan Schools

Ten teams from six schools competed in three divisions at the Sheridan Booster Club Junior High basketball tournament held on Saturday, Dec. 7. Cardwell won the A division. Dubois, Idaho, won both the B and C divisions in round robin fashion. The schools participating were: Sheridan, Lima, West Yellowstone, Harrison, Cardwell, and Dubois, Idaho.

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH LOG Dec. 1, 2013 thru Dec. 7, 2013

Dec. 1 Hwy 287 MM 57 vehicle/deer accident call Hwy 84 MM 15 on Wisconsin Creek Rd Deputies dispatched to T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 57 on Mt Hwy 287 at Laurin Received traffic Received public safety Dispatched EFD up South disturbance complaint in Deputy dispatched to T/s at US Hwy 287 Norris complaint on Mt Hwy 55 complaint in 200 blk Meadow Creek 500 blk W Hugel St vehicle accident at US Hill south from Whitehall Poppleton St Dispatched EA to E Rock Hwy 287 MM 17 T/s on Norris Hill Deputy dispatched Deputy dispatched to Dec. 7 Trl T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 57 T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 60 to vehicle accident vehicle accident on US Deputy dispatched to Deputy dispatched to Received animal Received theft complaint at Madison County Hwy 287 at West Fork assault complaint in Alder illegal hunting complaint complaint in 600 blk Mill in Twin Bridges Courthouse Cabins Received unfounded 911 in 700 blk S Second St Gulch Rd Received request for Received unfounded 911 Dispatched HFD to 100 call Dispatched TBFD to Deputy dispatched to welfare check at Mt Hwy call blk Harrison St Received wildlife McCartney Mountain vehicle accident at US 84 MM 8 Deputy dispatched to T/s at Mt Hwy 287 MM 37 complaint at US Hwy 287 area Hwy 287 MM 52 suspicious circumstances Received unfounded 911 MM 24 Deputy dispatched to Received threats Dec. 4 in 300 blk Mill St call Deputy dispatched to an assist public at US Hwy complaint on Utley Ln Deputy dispatched to Dispatched SFD to an Deputy dispatched to alarm in 5400 blk US Hwy 287 MM 41 T/s on Armitage St assault complaint in Alder alarm in 300 blk Boundary assist other agency in 287 Dispatched RVA for Received unfounded 911 Received unfounded 911 St Revenue Flats area Received wildlife transport to Butte call call Dispatched SFD to an complaint in 100 blk Dispatched EA for Received traffic Dec. 6 alarm in 300 blk E Madison Jeffers Loop transport to Bozeman Dec. 3 complaint in 800 blk Mirza Coroner dispatched to E St Received report of Dispatched RVA to 100 Way Rock Trl Dispatched SFD to an vehicle accident on E Dec. 2 blk Carey Ln Received threats alarm in 300 blk E Madison Armitage Rd T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 48 Deputy dispatched to Dec. 5 complaint in Ennis area St Received unfounded 911 Deputy dispatched to an assist public at Rocky Deputy dispatched to Received threats Received unfounded 911 call alarm on Windy Pass Ln Mountain Supply traffic complaint on Mt complaint in Ennis area call Received theft complaint Deputy dispatched to Deputy dispatched to Hwy 41 north from Dillon Received public safety Deputy dispatched to an in 300 blk E Main St, Ennis traffic complaint in Norris assist public in McAllister/ T/s at Mt Hwy 41 MM 45 complaint in Sheridan alarm on My Lane Rd Deputy dispatched to Norris Hill area T/s at Mt Hwy 41 MM 46 area T/s at Mt Hwy 287 MM 23 The Sheriff’s Office animal complaint in 200 Received public safety Received request for Coroner dispatched to Received unfounded 911 made 11 traffic stops blk Mill Creek Rd complaint at Mt Hwy 287 assistance in 100 blk W 500 blk Ray Ln call and received 60 calls for Deputy dispatched to MM 25 Hamilton St Received report of Deputy dispatched to service. traffic complaint at US Deputy dispatched to Received unfounded 911 vehicle accident at Mt found property complaint B4 Thursday, December 12, 2013

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Americans perish in home fires • Keep children, pets can buy things like infant care “Our disaster action teams — that's nearly seven deaths and decorations away from lit kits for babies in emergency have been busy this past week every single day. Sadly, many candles. shelters, comfort kits for with numerous house fires of these tragedies could have • Keep matches and wounded warriors, or water and other emergencies across been prevented. lighters up high in a locked containers used when natural Montana. We want our fellow Here are a few holiday cabinet. disasters disrupt a community’s Ruby Valley Hospital Physical Therapy Montanans to know that we safety tips: • Replace any string water supply overseas. 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square on, I head for home and my heater lines broke. I saw one trailer home in This, in the car starts making a screaming noise Twin that had so much water running out and then quits. No heat. Oh my gosh it of it that water was running down the was so cold driving home, but I knew the alley. Makes you wonder just what you Our Valley: worst was still to come because I had to would do if the power went off for days By Reverend Keith Axberg get the car back to Twin Bridges to get it like it does back east in the winter. If you fixed. So the next morning I bundled up had a wood stove, you could survive and as best I could, scraped the car windows, hopefully keep things from freezing up, and headed to Twin Bridges with no but with no back up heat, you would just heat. Worst of it was trying to keep the have to leave your home and go elsewhere; around the windows clear to see; lots of scraping and dealing with damages later. It would be Advent in the Valley wiping the windshield. Just have to do horrible. “Be prepared, for the Lord is just went downhill fast. what you have to do, my fingers and toes It is so cold outside that I swear I just coming!” Matthew 24:42 God could have left us alone Wood Stove quit stinging after a while. Then Friday saw a deer passing a snowflake. It is so Watch. Wait. Stay awake! to our own devices, but we just morning the power goes off at 2 in the cold outside that there are K-birds on the These are the watchwords of seem to prefer the vices. During by Gail Banks morning in Twin Bridges and Sheridan. I fence posts, saying "K-ripes it is cold out Advent. the time of Noah, God put us into "The weather outside is frightful, but had power at my house and had no idea that side!" Frostbite in Montana is called ice The past several columns the wash and rinse cycle, but that the fire is so delightful and since we have there was no power in Twin, so I headed to tan. I’ve talked about my desire for a didn’t seem to work either. None no place to go, Let it snow, Let it snow, let work early so as to make sure if something Been 72 years since the attack on more safe, sane and holy month of us, it seems, is wrinkle free! it snow!" went wrong I wasn't late. I knew that I Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Hopefully leading up to Christmas. At our God laid down the law with We certainly could do without the had to be nearly in town, but there were we never forget how fast it can happen and community choir holiday concert Moses, and while it gave us some below zero temps and the wind. I got no lights. Thought to myself where in the the consequences. at St. Paul’s, in Virginia City, I structure and parameters within home Tuesday evening and it was so cold heck am I? I know I'm just in town. Drove So what have we learned this week? explained to the audience that which to work, we still don’t get and windy. I thought to myself, "Get the into town and no lights; guess the Grinch Laugh until your belly hurts and then for the world “out there” this is it. It seems we’re pretty good at wood in first to start a fire and just get it the Christmas season – a time of looking for and finding loopholes. didn't steal Twin Bridges. Just then I get laugh a bit more. A bad attitude is like a over." I got a big arm full of wood and shopping and celebration – but “Love your neighbor?” a phone call saying there is no electricity flat tire; you can't go anywhere until you brought it into the house to find my wood for the world “in here” (inside the Sure, I can do that. Here are the in Twin Bridges and school was cancelled. change it. There are givers and takers in box heaping full already. Went to start the confines of the church) it is the three people on my neighbor list. Since many people only have land lines this world, the takers eat better and the stove and it was full of paper and kindling season of Advent. Everyone else: Watch out! phones that don't' work with the power givers sleep better. Shivering does count Advent is a season of patient “Do not covet”? No problem. all ready to go. Later, I found out that is off we still ran the morning school bus as exercise. It is true most of us have anticipation. In some ways, I will just borrow the money I my son Adam had been at the house and routes to make sure all kids knew there flakes as best friends. Don't be afraid to Christmas can need to buy did that for me. I thought to myself what was no school and wasn't standing out in rock the boat, if someone falls out they be more special the stuff you a super nice thing to do for me. He is the cold waiting for a bus. Pushing the were not meant to be in the boat. when we don’t have that I definitely on the "good list." big bus barn door up manually was really My dear friend Chuck Benetts is having jump the gun. We want (whether You know you have grown up when interesting, had to use some seldom-used his 100th birthday party in Whitehall can approach the I need it or not) none of the things you want for Christmas muscles to get that done. this Saturday 12-4 p.m. Knowing Chuck birth of Christ – and then it’s can be bought at a store. Have to give much respect and many he will be writing a poem about his 100 thoughtfully, not coveting As Murphy's Law always has it: if thanks to the crews that go out in that cold years. Chuck was our friendly Montana meditatively, and because I’ll something can go wrong when it is really and repair the power lines, so we don't all power man for many years. deliberately. How already have it, cold and extremely hard to deal with, it will freeze. Thank gosh they got the power "A negative mind will never give you many people start so there! when it is below zero degrees. First night back on a bit after 7. Even in five hours a positive life.” singing happy God tried of the artic blast that hit Madison County many people's homes froze up and water birthday to one religion, and do another a month I really need to for lashing branches for • Jumper cables. or two in advance lie out how that improvised shelters. • Sand for traction of the actual has worked out • Bottled water (note, kitty litter dissolves in birthday? over the past By Rev. Keith Axberg • High-energy foods water and is not as good.) I’m not such a few millennia? such as candy, nuts, dried • Ice scraper, stick in the mud that I cringe at Ironically, the purpose of fruits and raisins and several snowbrush, and a small the Yuletide shenanigans of the religion is to unite. The root packets of instant soup, hot shovel with a flat blade. season around the community. word is “lig” (as in ligature or chocolate, tea, etc. • Warning devices Winter is dark and dreary, so it’s ligament). But we clever humans Submitted by Rebecca Ramsey • A spoon. such as flares and reflectors. delightful joining in and working use it as a bone of contention. Ruby Watershed Coordinator • An LED flashlight • A tow chain or strap with the community choir to The point of law is to bring with information provided by Keith Riggs, Office of with extra batteries. and braided nylon rope at provide seasonal cheer in voice order out of chaos, but it turns Communication, U.S. Forest Service • A whistle–good for least 25 feet long. and song. A goodly number of out that is more like nailing signaling for help. • Bailing wire. hearty souls came out to enjoy the jelly to a hot wall. There is a • Extra winter clothing Additionally, using parts concerts in the minus double digit law of physics (the second law Be prepared – it can –hat, mittens, heavy socks, from your vehicle can save temperatures that hit the region of thermodynamics) that simply gloves, coveralls, etc. Cotton your life: really hard this year. For that, I points out the propensity of save your life is not recommended because • A hubcap or sun visor am thankful! everything to decay in time. The Thanksgiving time of return. it provides no insulation can be used as a shovel. We are part of a community, So, since law and religion holiday weekend was the Traveling on forest roads when wet. • Seat covers can be and participating in activities don’t seem to be very effective in unofficial kickoff to winter during the winter months is • A first aid kit used like a blanket. that warm hearts and minds is changing the world for the better, recreation season as well serious business. You should that includes any special • Floor mats can be important. I’m glad we could God sent his Son into the world as the holiday season, and a always carry a survival kit medications needed by you or used to shut out the wind. do that, and especially glad to do for us what we cannot do time when families head out in case you are stranded that your passengers. • Engine oil burned that people put the community for ourselves. This is the essence to find their Christmas tree. includes: • A basic tool kit with in a hubcap creates a black service over a Thursday night of the Christmas story. And we Many times those events • PMA. (Positive a jackknife. smoke that can be seen for football game – or whatever can’t get it all on one day of the involve a trip to public lands. Mental Attitude) The most • Paper towels or toilet miles. else might have kept them year, or even in a month of manic Recreationists will find important survival tool, along tissue, which can also be used • The horn can more sanely indoors. One will berserkery or miracles on 34th some of the best cross country, with common sense. as fire starters. be heard as far as a mile never confuse the talents of the Street. back country and downhill • One sleeping bag • Pieces of bright cloth downwind. Three long blasts local community choir with the We get it by quieting down, skiing; snowshoeing, or two or more blankets for to tie to the car’s antenna or at 10 seconds apart every 30 Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but waiting, watching, and staying snowmobiling, ice climbing every person in the vehicle. door handle. minutes is a standard distress we came together, we sang and alert. Advent. It’s a good word. It and winter camping You may also use a “space” • Money (two nickels, signal. celebrated, and then we feasted, means the adventure is about to opportunities within U.S. blanket, plastic tarp, or two two dimes, two quarters, • A rearview or side and that was enough. begin, and I’m excited to be a part Forest Service, BLM or State large black plastic leaf bags $20 bill –helpful for making mirror can be used as a No, the world goes crazy of it here in this, our valley. managed lands. However to help retain body heat. phone calls or paying for signaling device. this time of year, and that’s OK. the wind blows, are both getting to those areas in • Matches and small gas if broken down along Remember that if a storm It is the insanity of the human things we can do if we choose to winter can sometimes mean candles stored in aluminum highway.) traps you inside your vehicle race that really explains why God here in this, our valley. sketchy road conditions. foil. A blanket over your Many of these items or if you become lost and bothered to send us more than a Make sure you always head, your body heat and the can be stored in the coffee stranded do not panic. Think greeting card – or a cease-and- Keith Axberg writes on check with the local U.S. heat from a single candle can can. Place a stocking cap the problem through and desist order, for that matter. matters concerning life and faith. Forest Service, BLM or State prevent freezing. The candles over the kit and carry in the decide on a course of action For millennia, God tried a He can be reached at kfaxberg@ offices about weather and can also be used to melt snow. passenger compartment for and implement it slowly and number of things to help restore gmail.com. road conditions before you • An empty coffee can easy retrieval. carefully. Above all, stay sanity to the world, but after set out on your trip. Before be used to melt snow, heat You should always have with your vehicle. Adam and Eve’s bungle in the you leave, notify someone of water and as a tool to dig. the following emergency gear Just remember to have jungle (and consequent ejection your planned route of travel, • Dental floss–it is for your vehicle in the winter: fun and be safe out there. from the game-preserve), things departure time and planned strong and may be used

Sara Racine at 682-5823 or visit them at 70 MT Hwy 287 in Ennis. Alamo Art and Framing The Splendid Feast The Madisonian [email protected] The Madisonian Subscriptions There is a year-end close out special going down in In the depths of winter, when Mother Nature holds Montana Sheridan right now. Alamo Art and Framing is slashing in her icy grip, the Elling House brings a magical mix of Lick-A-Dee Lube Do you have gifter’s block for a certain someone in your prices on a wide selection of western and wildlife prints. Stop music, companionship and great food to its warm halls in life? Give them the gift of local news with a subscription to by Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. or during the Sheridan Virginia City. This year, Chef Janet Marsh and a small army New truck? Old truck that could use a little love in The Madisonian. We offer a variety of subscriptions to fit Christmas Stroll on Dec. 13 until 8 p.m. If you purchase your of festive volunteers prepare and present The Splendid Feast the bed? The boys over at Lick-A-Dee Lube are now the Madison County lover in your circle with in-state, out-of- print by Friday, Dec. 13 there’s still time to have it framed Dec. 13 and 14 at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP as this event always installing professional spray-in bed liners for your state, snow bird or e-edition rates. Call 682-7755 today and for Christmas, so get in to 117 N. Main St, Unit D or call sells out. Reserve your spot by calling 842-5454. Meals are pickup. It is just another chance to stay local with your plan to keep your friends and family in the know all year 842-7900. $50 per person and guests are encouraged to bring their own automotive needs. Prices start at $450. Give them a call long. wine. B6 Thursday, December 12, 2013 School Lunch Menus

SHERIDAN

Monday, Dec 16 Breakfast: Bagels and toppings Lunch: Chicken nuggets

Tuesday, Dec 17 Breakfast: Hot or cold cereal Lunch: Chicken fried steak

Wednesday, Dec 18 Breakfast: Muffins, pop tarts Lunch: Mac n' cheese

Thursday, Dec 19 Breakfast: French toast Lunch: Lasagna

Friday, Dec 20 NO SCHOOL

TWIN BRIDGES

Monday, Dec 16 Breakfast: Waffles, sausage Lunch: Hamburgers

Tuesday, Dec 17 Breakfast: Choice of cereal Lunch: Burritos

Wednesday, Dec 18 Breakfast: Egg wrap Lunch: Spaghetti

Thursday, Dec 19 Breakfast: Choice of cereal Lunch: Sub sandwich

Friday, Dec 20 Breakfast: Cinnamon pizza Lunch: School made sack lunch

ENNIS

Monday, Dec 16 THE WINTER EDITION OF THE IS LOOP HERE! COPY! YOUR GET TO MADISONIAN THE BY DROP Breakfast: Donuts Lunch: Chili cheese tots

Tuesday, Dec 17 Find Fellowship With Us Breakfast: Waffles, sausage links Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church Lunch: Tacos Worship 10:00 a.m. Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery Wednesday, Dec 18 Vern Grotzke, Pastor Non-Denominational Christ Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy Centered, Spirit Led Worship 682-4949 Joel Trenkle/Pastor Lunch: Baked rigatoni Check website for ministries: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. dayspringsheridan.com Liturgy Schedule Thursday, Dec 19 Morning Worship 11 a.m. 596-0707 • 3648 Hwy 287 St. Patrick, Ennis Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls Evening Service 6 p.m. Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Sweet & sour chicken Mid-Week Service, HARRISON Friday, Dec 20 Wednesday 6 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Mary, Laurin Harrison, Montana Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and scones Lunch: Corn dogs 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Deacon Andy Dorrington, 6 Blocks South of City Complex Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 Sunday School & Madison Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. HARRISON Located in the heart of Valley Madison Valley for the Pastor Joe Miller Presbyterian Monday, Dec 16 Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises To Our God. Spread the Word! Church Breakfast: Waffles, fruit WORSHIP Lunch: Chicken strips September - April ~ 11 a.m. May - August ~ 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec 17 Breakfast: Bagels and cream cheese Everyone Welcome Lunch: Corn dogs Rev. Jean M. Johnson 682-4355 ~ Ennis Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Wednesday, Dec 18 Phil 2:16 Breakfast: Pigs in a blanket Holding forth the word of life: Lunch: Sausage gravy and biscuits

Dr. Ray Teston Thursday, Dec 19 Pastor Breakfast: COOK'S CHOICE CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Society Lunch: COOK'S CHOICE LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service & Ennis Branch Your Local Assembly of God Church Friday, Dec 20 Sunday School 10 a.m. 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Sacrament Meeting 114 N. Main, Sheridan 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Phone 682-4244 SBC Breakfast: Malt-O-Meal 10:00 a.m. 842-5845 Lunch: Student council pizza lunch Sunday School Testimony Meetings 1 p.m. MADISON VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 11:20 a.m. ALL WELCOME Pastor Lonnie Horn R S & Priesthood Aides for the hearing impaired Each week a Bible lesson full of 12:10 p.m. healing Christian concepts is read Sunday Service Family History Center aloud in our Sunday service. 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) Ruby Valley United 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Methodist Parish Pres. Thompson 682-7415 Tuesday Night www.spirituality.com Invites You To Worship With Us 133 MT Hwy 287 Area Senior Meals 6:30-8:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer Pastor Ben Nardi Office: (406)842-5934 (Kids/Youth) Home: (406)842-7732 THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY Wednesday Senior meals, Virginia City BAHA’I FAITH 6:30-8:00 p.m. Church of the Valley Senior meals now being served in Virginia City for citi- OF GOD Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Twin Bridges zens 60 and over every Tuesday and Thursday at the VC Man can receive no Love God, Love People Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Youth Group (7th-12th grade) Worship 11:00 a.m. greater gift than this, Pastor Charles Tucker Creamery for a nominal fee of $3. Lunch is served 11:30 that he rejoice another's SUNDAY SERVICE Ruby Valley Food Pantry Bethel UMC a.m. to noon. heart. I beg of God that Schedule Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Sheridan ye will be bringers of joy, Bible Study Worship 9:00 a.m. Meals for seniors, Twin Bridges Worship Service 10:45 a.m. New Hope Pregnancy Support Center Sunday School 10:15 a.m. even as are the angels Call Kathleen at 596-1080 Extreme Faith Youth Group Children’s Church 10:45 Sunday Evenings The TBS&CC provides Meals for Seniors every Tuesday in Heaven. We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool and Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wagon Wheel Restau- 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT www.baha’i.org 589-4107 to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 rant in Twin Bridges for seniors 60 years and up. (Spouse and caregivers are invited.) Sign-in is requested and Madison County Episcopal Churches donation can be provided. In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America SUNDAY SERVICE Ruby Valley Food Pantry, Sheridan Join Us for Sunday Worship! 10 a.m. Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon. Located at 114 N. Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Alder School Main St. in New Beginnings. Serving the Ruby Valley Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Sunday Sunday from Silver Star to Virginia City. Contact Doris at 842- 7161 or Wannetta at 842-5783 for 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Tel. 406-842-5915 www.rvec.org Bible Study more information. Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713

Cryptoquip Answer: ALCOHOLICS ENNIS ALANON Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group ANONYMOUS Celebrate Recovery Meeting Every Thurs. at Monday ~ 10:45 a.m. Faced with a drinking problem? Basement of Madison Valley NO YOUNG HENS 8 p.m., Church of the Presbyterian Church, Ennis Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. WILL EVER PECK Valley, Twin Bridges Hugel & Charles SUazN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, ALANON MEETING CALL 682-5097 or 682-7023 Virginia City Library Meets every Saturday at 6 AT THE SKIN OF MY Same Time - Same Place MON. - Open, 7 p.m., Basement of p.m. & starts with a meal. CHEST. I'M ALWAYS M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking WEARING PULLET- “Keep it Simple.” WED. - Closed, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church ACA Meeting A.A. MEETING FRI. - Open, 8 p.m., Basement of DAYSPRING MISSION PROOF VEST. ALANON Bethany Hall, Sheridan 12-step program for Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking (behind Methodist Church) 3648 Hwy 287, Sheridan Adult Children of Alcoholics Thursdays, 8 pm 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. 843-5352 Virginia City Bethany Hall-Sheridan | Weds 7 pm 596-0707 Thursday, December 12, 2013 B7B7 PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Personal Representative of the above-named Ennis, MT 59729 conveyed on Personal Representative’s Deed That she has read the foregoing NOTICE TO KTVM-TV LPTV LICENSE IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE estate. All persons having claims against Telephone: (406) 682-7878 recorded in Book 271, page CREDITORS and that the facts and matters RENEWAL LOCAL PUBLIC STATE OF MONTANA, said decedent are required to present their (Pub. November 28, Dec 5, 12 2013) km 657, records of Madison County, Montana. contained therein are true, correct, accurate COUNTY OF MADISON claims within four (4) months after the date WILLIAM E MURRAY, as Grantor(s), con- and complete to the best of her knowledge NOTICE IN RE ESTATE OF: of the first publication of this notice, or said veyed said real property to Charles J Peter- and belief. I make this declaration under pen- On December 1, 2013, BlueStone License NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Holdings Inc. filed with the Federal Com- DAVID EDWARD REIFENBERGER, De- claims will be forever barred. DV-29-13-54 son, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed alty of perjury under the laws of the State of ceased Claims must either be mailed to ALAN S. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Montana. munications Commission an application for LOREN TUCKER the renewal of the license of station K10HL- Cause No. B NOACK, the Personal Representative, return MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated //s// PATRICIA A. TOY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- receipt requested, at P.O. Box 431, Ennis, MT January 27, 2005 and Recorded February 3, Personal Representative D, which serves Virginia City, Montana, COURT, on Channel 10. The station rebroadcasts signed has been appointed Personal Repre- 59729, or filed with the Clerk of the above- MADISON COUNTY 2005 in Book 524, on Page 991, under Docu- SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to (or affirmed) sentative of the above-named estate. All per- entitled Court. ment No. 104009. The beneficial interest is before me this 13th day of November, 2013, KTVM-TV, Channel 6, Butte. Individuals who JUDY MAYNARD, Plaintiff wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to the sons having claims against said decedent are Dated: November 5, 2013 v. currently held by Green Tree Servicing LLC. by PATRICIA A. TOY, proved to me on the ba- required to present their claims within four (4) //s// ALAN S. NOACK First American Title Company, LLC, is the sis of satisfactory evidence to be the person station’s renewal application, and to whether SHAYNE RYAN and CATHY STRAUGHN this station has operated in the public inter- months after the date of the first publication Personal Representative And all persons, unknown, claiming or who Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution who appeared before me. of this notice, or said claims will be forever STATE OF MONTANA ) of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk //s// Jeanne Dudak est, should file comments and petitions with might claim any right, title, estate, or inter- the FCC, Washington, DC 20554, by March barred. :ss est in or lien or encumbrance upon the real and Recorder of Madison County, Montana. Notary Public for the State of California Claims must either be mailed to MARY JO COUNTY OF MADISON ) The beneficiary has declared a default in the Residing at: Amador County 3, 2014. property described in the complaint adverse (Pub. Dec 12, 2013) ktvm REIFENBERGER CHANDLER, Personal ALAN S. NOACK., being first duly sworn, to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make My Commission expires: 2/25/2017 Representative, C/O Kruer Law Firm, P.C., upon oath, deposes and says: Plaintiff’s title, whether the claim or possible the monthly payments due in the amount of (SEAL) P.O Box 718, Sheridan, MT 59749 or filed with That he has read the foregoing NOTICE TO claim is present or contingent. $610.40, beginning March 1, 2013, and each Personal Representative’s Attorney: PUBLIC NOTICE the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. CREDITORS and that the facts and matters The State of Montana Sends Greetings to: month subsequent, which monthly install- Karen McMullin Minutes of the Madison County Board of Dated: November 19, 2013 contained therein are true, correct, accurate all persons, unknown, claiming or who might ments would have been applied on the prin- Post Office Box 55 Commissioners’ meetings for the period be- I declare under perjury under the laws of the and complete to the best of his knowledge claim any right, title, estate, or interest in or cipal and interest due on said obligation and Ennis, MT 59729 ginning November 1, 2013, and ending on state of Montana that the foregoing is accu- and belief. I make this declaration under pen- lien or encumbrance upon the real property other charges against the property or loan. Telephone: (406) 682-7878 November 30, 2013, are now available for rate and complete to the best of my knowl- alty of perjury under the laws of the State of described in the complaint adverse to Plain- The total amount due on this obligation as of (Pub. November 28, Dec 5, 12 2013) km public review in the office of the Clerk and edge and belife Montana. tiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s July 28, 2013 is $61,559.73 principal, interest Recorder at the Madison County Courthouse. //s//STEPHANIE GEHRES KRUER. //s// ALAN S. NOACK title, whether the claim or possible claim is at the rate of 5.875% now totaling $1,774.52, NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE Individual requests for personal copies of Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative present or contingent: late charges in the amount of $20.80, escrow Reference is hereby made to that certain these minutes, or any previous minutes, will (Pub. Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12 2013) sk SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me You are required to appear and answer the advances of $755.47, and other fees and ex- trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder in her this 5th day of November, 2013. complaint of Judy Maynard, plaintiff, filed with penses advanced of $45.00, plus accruing dated 03/28/05, recorded as Instrument No. office. Approved minutes can also be viewed NOTICE TO CREDITORS //s// Janet R. Cookson the clerk of this court, within 60 days after interest at the rate of $9.91 per diem, late 105395 Book 529, Page 721, mortgage re- on the Madison County website at www.madi- IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE Notary Public for the State of Montana the first publication of this summons, and set charges, and other costs and fees that may cords of Madison County, Montana in which son.mt.gov. Signed this 5th day of December, STATE OF MONTANA, Residing at: Ennis, MT forth what interest or lien, if any, you have in be advanced. Brian K. Iriye and Kelly A. Iriye was Grantor, 2013. COUNTY OF MADISON My Commission expires: 1/30/2017 or upon that certain real property or any part The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse Washington Mutual Bank fsb, a federal as- (Pub. Dec 12, 2013) mcc IN RE ESTATE OF: (SEAL) of the real property situated in the county of such amounts as may be required to preserve sociation was Beneficiary and Security Title RICHARD C. NOACK, Deceased Personal Representative’s Attorney: Madison, state of Montana, particularly de- and protect the property and for real property Company, a Montana corporation was Trust- PUBLIC NOTICE Cause No. DP-29-2013-39 Karen McMullin scribed as follows: taxes that may become due or delinquent, un- ee. First American Title Insurance Company The Madison County Board of Commis- That the undersigned has been appointed Post Office Box 55 Lot 167 of the Virginia City Ranches Subdi- less such amounts of taxes are paid by the has succeeded Security Title Company, a sioners approved claims for payment in the vision, the plat of which is of record in the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Montana corporation as Successor Trustee. amount of $445,378.21 and payroll for all offices of the Clerk and Recorder, Madison Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be add- The Deed of Trust encumbers real property funds in the amount of $778,258.89 with a to- County, Montana, in Book 4 of Plats, pages ed to the obligations secured by the Deed of (“Property”) located in Madison County, Mon- tal of $1,223,637.10 for the period beginning LOOKING FOR FAMILY DESCENDANTS 82 thru 84. The lot is generally located in Sec- Trust. Other expenses to be charged against tana, more particularly described as follows: November 1, 2013, and ending on November tion 24 of Township 6 South, Range 2 West, the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s Lot 23 of Final Plat of Spanish Peaks Resort 30, 2013. The full and complete claims and of the principal Montana meridian, Madison fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses Subdivision, Phase 2, in Madison County, payroll lists are available for public review in In search of family descendants - to Henry A. County, Montana. of the sale and late charges, if any. Montana, according to the Official Plat there- the office of the Clerk and Recorder at the You are further notified that, unless you ap- Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the of on file and of record in the Office of the Madison County Courthouse. Individual re- Powers, born Feb. 1852 in Iowa. Died July 16, pear and answer, the plaintiff will apply to the Trustee to sell the above described property County Clerk and Recorder in Book 4 of Plats, quests for personal copies of these lists will court for the relief demanded in the complaint: to satisfy the obligation. page 500. By written instrument recorded as be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder in 1922 in Blackfoot, Idaho. Wife: Isabella Rosella 1. Defendants, named and unnamed, and all The sale is a public sale and any person, Instrument No. , beneficial interest in the her office. Signed this 5th day of December, McKinney, born Feb. 6, 1872 in Butte, Montana. persons claiming under them, be required to including the beneficiary, excepting only the Deed of Trust was assigned to . Beneficiary 2013. set forth the nature of their claims to the de- Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price has declared the Grantor in default of the (Pub. Dec 12, 2013) mcc scribed real property. 2. All adverse claims to must be paid immediately upon the close of terms of the Deed of Trust and the promisso- Died Oct. 15, 1926 in Pocatello, Idaho. Please bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid such real property be determined by an Order ry note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust ENNIS TOWN COMMISSION contact Mary Powers Baldwin at of this Court. 3. Order that the three living money orders, certified checks or cashier’s because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay heirs of Emma Ryan, namely Judy Maynard, checks). The conveyance will be made by all monthly installments of principal, interest VACA NCY P.O. Box 5, Caliente, CA 93518. Cathy Straughn, and Shayne Ryan, own in Trustee’s Deed without any representation or and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes The Town of Ennis is seeking an interested fee simple, as tenants in common, and are warranty, including warranty of Title, express and/or insurance as required by the Note and person to serve on the Ennis Town Commis- entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, sion. of such real property, and that Defendants, as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) The position requires the applicant to be a named and unnamed, and all persons claim- sale is being made subject to all existing con- is now due for the 08/01/12 installment pay- resident within the incorporated limits of the ing under them, have no estate, right, title, ditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other en- ment and all monthly installment payments Town of Ennis. (The term being filled will go lien, or interest in or to the real property or vironmental or health hazards. The sale pur- due thereafter. As of October 23, 2013, the up for election at the next Municipal Election any part of it. 4. Pursuant to an agreement chaser shall be entitled to possession of the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan for the Town of Ennis). between the Plaintiff Judy Maynard and the property on the 10th day following the sale. was $510,298.75. This amount includes the If you are interested in this position, send a identified Defendants Shayne Ryan and The grantor, successor in interest to the outstanding principal balance of $459,629.42, letter of interest to: Town of Ennis, PO Box Cathy Straughn, order the sale of the subject grantor or any other person having an inter- plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, 147, Ennis, MT. 59729, or it can be delivered property, the net proceeds of which shall be est in the property, at any time prior to the accrued escrow installments for insurance to Ennis Town Hall. Deadline for letters of in- distributed equally between Judy Maynard, trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the terest is December 30, 2013. Shayne Ryan, and Cathy Straughn, with the the successor in interest to the beneficiary protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if If you have any questions regarding this po- shares of the net proceeds from the sale for the entire amount then due under the deed any). Because of the defaults stated above, sition you may call 682-4287 or come in to Shayne Ryan and Cathy Straughn to be re- of trust and the obligation secured thereby Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property Town Hall during normal business hours. duced by their proportionate shares of the (including costs and expenses actually in- to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Suc- (Pub. Dec 12, 19, 26 2013) toe prior and current property taxes and by the curred and attorney’s fees) other than such cessor Trustee to commence sale proceed- fees and costs associated with the current portion of the principal as would not then be ings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property NOTICE TO CREDITORS quiet title action. 5. Enjoining all Defendants, due had no default occurred and thereby cure at public auction the North Entrance of the MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT named and unnamed, and all persons claim- the default. Madison County Courthouse, 110 East Wal- COURT, MADISON COUNTY ing under them, from asserting any adverse The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be post- lace St., Virginia City, MT 59755, City of Vir- IN RE ESTATE OF: claim to Petitioners’ title to the property. 6. poned by public proclamation up to 15 days ginia City on February 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM, JESSEE R. VON BERGEN, Deceased Such other relief as this Court deems just for any reason, and in the event of a bank- Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and Cause No. DP-29-2013-42 and proper. The following persons are said to ruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by any person, including Beneficiary and except- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- claim an interest in or lien upon said property, the trustee for up to 120 days by public proc- ing only Successor Trustee, may bid at the signed has been appointed Personal Rep- adverse to plaintiff: lamation at least every 30 days. sale. The bid price must be paid immediately resentative of the above-named estate. All Mr. Shayne Ryan THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A upon the close of bidding at the sale location persons having claims against the decedent 409 Oak Street DEBT. ANY INFORMATION in cash or cash equivalents (valid money or- are required to present their claims within four Junction City, KS 66441-3840 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- ders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). months after the date of the first publication Cathy Straughn POSE. The conveyance will be made by trustee’s of this Notice or their claims will be forever 795 Winchester Dr. Dated: August 29, 2013 deed without any representation or warranty, barred. Deer Lodge, MT 59722 Lisa J Tornabene express or implied, as the sale is made strictly Claims must either be mailed to Jaycee F. WITNESS my hand and the seal of court this Assistant Secretary, on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, succes- Von Bergen, Personal Representative, return 15th day of October, 2013. First American Title Company, LLC sor in interest to Grantor or any other person receipt requested, at Crowley Fleck PLLP, P. //s//: Bundy K. Bailey, Clerk of Court Successor Trustee having an interest in the Property may, at any O. Box 797, Helena, MT 59624-0797, or filed Michael L. Rausch, Esq. Title Financial Specialty Services time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Benefi- with the Clerk of the above Court. D&D Auto, Inc. SMITH,WALSH P.O. Box 339 ciary the entire amount then due on the Loan I declare under penalty of perjury under the CLARKE & Blackfoot ID 83221 (including foreclosure costs and expenses laws of the State of Montana that the forego- AUTO & TRUCK SALES GREGOIRE, PLLP STATE OF Idaho ) actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s ing is true and correct. 104 2nd Street South, ss. fees) other than such portion of the principal //s// Jaycee F. Von Bergen Suite 400 County of Bingham ) as would not then be due had no default oc- Personal Representative’s Attorney: We Are Your Go to Guys! P.O. Box 2227 On this 29th day of August, 2013, before me, curred. Tender of these sums shall effect a Daniel N. McLean Auto & Truck Repair - Gas or Diesel - All Makes & Models (406) 727-4100 a notary public in and for said County and cure of the defaults stated above (if all non- Crowley Fleck PLLP (Pub. November 28, Dec 5, 12 2013) swcg State, personally appeared Lisa J Tornabene, monetary defaults are also cured) and shall 900 North Last Chance Gulch, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of result in Trustee’s termination of the fore- Suite 200 We Make Hydraulic Hoses First American Title Company of Montana, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE closure and cancellation of the foreclosure P. O. Box 797 Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be Helena, MT 59624-0797 New Tires, Wheels & Tire Repairs TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S the person whose name is subscribed to the SALE on January 6, 2014, at 11:00 o’clock accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and Telephone: (406) 449-4165 foregoing instrument and acknowledged to are incorporated by the reference. You may (Pub. December 12, 19, 26 2013) cf Engines & Transmissions Installed - Car & Truck Accessories A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First Ameri- me that he executed the same. can Title Company of Montana located at 122 also access sale status at www.Northwest- Dalia Martinez trustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# We Install Windshields - Alignments South First Street in Ennis, MT 59729, the Notary Public NOTICE TO CREDITORS following described real property situated in 7037.101043) 1002.259176-File No. IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE Bingham County, Idaho (Pub. Dec 5, 12, 19 2013) nts Madison County, Montana: Commission expires: 2/18/2014 STATE OF MONTANA, ENNIS • 682-4537 A tract of land 110 feet by 160 feet in size Greentree Vs. Murray 42072.044 COUNTY OF MADISON Daily Parts Deliveries to Alder, Sheridan & Twin Bridges Areas located in the Normal Addition to the town (Pub. November 28, December 5, 12 2013) NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE ESTATE OF: of Twin Bridges, being more particularly de- apps IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE CARLEEN G. CLARK, Deceased 24 Hour Towing (pager 406-522-1056) scribed as follows: STATE OF MONTANA, Cause No. DP-29-2013-41 As an initial point beginning at a stone COUNTY OF MADISON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- 12X6X6 inches, which said stone is located at NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE ESTATE OF: dersigned has been appointed Personal the intersection of the center of Wray Street IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE ROBERT A. STOTTS, Deceased Representative of the above-named estate. and the center of Eighth Avenue of the said STATE OF MONTANA, Cause No. DP-29-12-2 All persons having claims against the said Normal Addition; COUNTY OF MADISON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- deceased are required to present their claims Thence East 45 feet to intersect the East IN RE ESTATE OF: signed has been appointed Personal Rep- within four months after the date of the first line of said Wray Street; Thence North over NORMA AILEEN RADCLIFFE, also known as resentative of the above-named estate. All publication of this notice or said claims will be and along the said East line of Wray Street NORMA A. RADCLIFFE, Deceased persons having claims against said deceased forever barred. a distance of 45 feet to the point of intersec- Cause No. DP-29-2013-40 are required to present their claims within four Claims must either be mailed Barry Carter, tion with the North line of Eighth Avenue; That the undersigned has been appointed (4) months after the date of the first publica- the Personal Representative, return receipt Thence East over and along the North line Personal Representative of the above-named tion of this notice, or said claims will be for- requested c/o Braaksma & Miller, PLLC, 1283 of said Eighth Avenue a distance of 100 feet estate. All persons having claims against ever barred. North 14th Avenue, Suite 202, Bozeman, to the point of beginning of the tract herein said decedent are required to present their Claims must either be mailed to JASON T. Montana 59715, or filed with the Clerk of the intended to be described. Thence continuing claims within four (4) months after the date CUTTS., Attorney for the Personal Represen- above-entitled Court. East on said North line of Eighth Avenue 110 of the first publication of this notice, or said tative, return receipt requested, at 201 West DATED this 6 day of December, 2013. Water Well Drilling , Pump Sales feet; Thence North on a line parallel to the claims will be forever barred. Madison Avenue, or filed with the Clerk of the /s/ Barry Carter East line of said Wray Street a distance of Claims must either be mailed to PATRICIA above-entitled Court at 110 West Wallace, Barry Carter Installation, Service & Repairs 160 feet; Thence West on a line parallel to the A. TOY, the Personal Representative, return Virginia City, Montana 59755 Personal Representative said North line of Eighth Avenue a distance receipt requested, at P.O. Box 389, Mountain Dated: June 30, 2013 Mark E. Miller Serving residential & commercial customers of 110 feet; Thence South on a line parallel to Ranch, CA 95246, or filed with the Clerk of //s// ROBERT A. STOTTS, JR BRAAKSMA & MILLER, PLLC the East line of Wray Street a distance of 160 the above-entitled Court. Personal Representative 1283 North 14th Avenue in madison county for over 23 years feet to the place of beginning. Dated: November 13, 2013 Personal Representative’s Attorney: Suite 202 It is intended that the foregoing description be //s// PATRICIA A. TOY Jason T. Cutts Bozeman, MT 59715 Quality Service at a Fair Price the same property as heretofore described in Personal Representative 201 West Madison Avenue, Ste. 450 (406) 586-0839 Book 175, page 163, and Book 180, page 473, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) Belgrade, MT 59714 [email protected] Phone (406) 842-5214 or (406)682-5290 records of Madison County, Montana, Exclud- :ss Telephone: (406) 388-5050 ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL ing a tract described in Book 215, page 215, COUNTY OF AMADOR) (Pub. December 5, 12, 19 2013) jc REPRESENTATIVE www.GrahamdrillinG.com records of Madison County, Montana, and as PATRICIA A. TOY, being first duly sworn, (Pub. December 12, 19, 26 2013) bm most recently upon oath, deposes and says: contact susanne at [email protected]

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Commissioners’ office at 406- Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- Vacation and Long Term Rentals FOLLOWING POSITIONS: 843-4277 or email at madco@ Any size or amount, Ennis/VC/ 570-5401 CHARGE NURSE - RN OR madison.mt.gov if you have Mother of two older children 682-5737. Ruby Valley. 599-5270. Senior/ www.madisonmanagement.com LPN questions. Please submit 15-tfc Veteran/Volume Discount. would like to start babysitting 22-tfc & CERTIFIED NURSE’S completed bids to the Madison 15-13p AIDES County Commissioners’ Office, in her home. Hours and rates reasonable and negotiable. COMPETETIVE WAGES, P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, FOR RENT: Large mobile GREAT BENEFITS, Four kiddos max. 551-5203 Montana, 59755, by December home site 1 mile from Ennis. INCLUDING HEALTH 16, 2013. Professional Office Space 8-4-b 100 x 150’, water & sewer, INSURANCE AND 6-2-b available in downtown Ennis, 2009 Subaru Forester X Sport RETIREMENT BENEFITS. country atmosphere, quiet. close to banks, restaurants. 4D, 2.5lt Manual, 5 spd, 30 mpg, CONTACT PAM AT (406) 842- NO DOGS. 682-4854. Common area facilities in- 69,000k, great condition, new 5600 FOR MORE INFO AND TAMI'S HOUSECLEANING 29-tfc cluded. Various sizes starting APPLICATION. EOE RUBY VALLEY HOSPITAL References available. Honest, at $190 per month. Call 682- tires $11,400 Call Ron @ 406- 7-2-b 10 BED CRITICAL ACCESS dependable and efficient. Call 5653. 599-9976 HOSPITAL in Sheridan, for a free estimate. BARKER VILLAGE 15-tfc 7-tfc-p Montana has openings for per 406-548-2954 deim Registered Nurses. ACLS, APARTMENTS: BLS, PALS preferred Certified 3-4-p 1 bedroom furnished apart- Nurse Aides, CPR Certified. ments available in Ennis. A/C, PETERSON’S DISCOUNT We offer a competitive wage washer/dryer equipped, pri- STORAGE now taking reserva- Home-raised AKC cocker special depending on experience. vate location. 4 month lease, tions for enclosed storage of any pups. Born 8/22/13. Tri-color Contact: Ted Woirhaye, RN, $650 per month plus secu- and tri-parti boys, up-to-date DON. Ph: 406-842-5453 size RV's and motorhomes. En- rity deposit, utilities included, shots, socialized, possible deliv- 4-4-b For RENT non-smoking, no dogs. Call nis. 682-7442 18-tfc-b ery. 406-686-9996 Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- 7-1-p 682-5737. Wanted: Dispatcher 15-tfc Full-Time 30-40 hrs/week FOR RENT Full Benefits Large single family home for The Madison County miscellaneous rent in Ennis. Energy efficient Sheriff’s Office is hiring Full 3Bedroom, 2Bathroom rental For Sale heatingRENTed! close to schools and in great condition. Located Time Career Communications downtown, post office. Chil- Officers in Jeffers. Asking $700 per REAL ESTATE On the job training provided. dren okay - NO pets. Very month. Please call for more Salary $14.31 - $17.89 large garage/shop available details. (406) 788-4646 To apply, submit application JOELLE’S Jan 1 2014. Call 682-7349 1-1-b Place Your & resume to Sheriff’s Dept. Antiques, collectibles, art & 5-tfc-b Connected lots in Virginia City. or County Finance Dept. in more!!!! Classified Great location for a cabin. Block Virginia City Courthouse. Come see our wide assortment FOR RENT: 2bd/2ba mobile 64, Lots 13/14/15/16. Call 702- Applications available home. W/D, large yard, large 271-5694 of great items. MADISON VALLEY 682-7755 online: www.madison.mt.gov Uniquely located just west of deck, $600/month + deposit. 46-tfc-b Accepting applications until PROPERTY MANAGEMENT town in the T & E Storage Cen- SANDI BOURGEOIS 682-4616 or 581-0719 the positions are filled. For ter Office between D & D Auto 4-4-p more info: 843-4211 406.599.1088 39-tfc-b Sales & the Bowling Alley. [email protected] BIG SKY CAR RENTAL 202 Madison Ave COMMERCIAL LIQUIDATION SALE For Rent: Immaculate 2 BD/1 HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, Head Bartender Wanted, 40 hrs Ennis, MT +-140 SQFT Office in BA Sheridan home on Mill Prof. Suite, $100/mo 2 bath, new everything, extra per week. Apply in person at 406-580-0109 or 406-596-0338 Creek frontage. Can be fur- large master, landscaped Sheri- Cardwell Store, or send resume 45-tfc-b *Prime Downtown Ennis: PRICES SLASHED! +-2300 SQFT Warehouse nished. Call 406-842-7737. dan home. Call 916-600-3018 or to [email protected]. 2-tfc-b 406-842-7737. 3-tfc-b $400/mo +-850 SQFT *Storefront/Retail 5-tfc NOTICE OF BOARD $400/mo 2011 Chevy Aveo LT $9650 FOR RENT IN ENNIS: Office 2011 Chevy Aveo LT $8895 VACANCIES: Combine for $750/mo!!! Space - 390 sq. ft. includes of- The Madison County Board of +-500 SQFT Highly Visibility 2011 Chevy Aveo LT $8895 Commissioners has vacancies *Restaurant w/outdoor seating fice, storage area & bathroom. 2010 Chevy Aveo LT $7395 NEWLY REMODELED HOME on the Big Hole River Advisory ESTATE SALES $475/mo Please contact Cindy at 682-3011 2009 Chevy Aveo $6250 at Rainbow Point with private Board, the Big Sky Mountains, RESIDENTIAL or 581-5372. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser $5775 access to Ennis Lake. Info @ Trails, Recreation, and Parks *1bedr+sleeping loft, 1 bath 14-tfc 2007 Pontiac G6 SE $6875 www.ennislakefront.com or 406- District Board, the Planning historic lower Ennis 2005 Ford Focus SE $5325 581-7820 . Board, one position representing $500/mo W/D incl. 2007 Chevy Impala LS $7850 22-tfc the Town of Twin Bridges, and *Beautifully furnished RENTAL in Harrison. 2010 Chevy Impala LT $8195 one position representing the 2 bed/2 bath 12 Center St, Harrison, 4 BD, 2011 Chevy Impala LT $7395 Sheridan area, and the Public Golf course townhouse. Short 2BA, $700 a mo. Call Baycroft's 2010 Chevy Impala LT $7395 Health Board representing the term lease Prop. Mgmt, Inc. 406-560-3274 2009 Kia Sedona EX $9295 Sheridan/Alder/Virginia City now-April 30th 4-tfc-b area (Commission District 1). $900/mo 2010 Dodge Grd Caravan $9695 If you are interested in serving CLIENTS LOOKING FOR: www.AbleEstateSales.com on any of these boards please *2-3 BEDR/1+BATH For Rent: Clean furnished 2 We Buy Estates Place Your contact the Commissioners’ W/GARAGE, bedroom, 1 bath apt in Ennis, 842-5251 415 Yellowstone Ave. Office at 406-843-4277, by *AUG VACATION RENTAL: W/D, AC, $575 plus propane. 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Call 406-682-7755 to talk more. for additional words) B9 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Go to outpostevents.net for a complete listing of events WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11 Story Time, Ennis PHOTO OF THE WEEK Books and Babies, 10:30 a.m. Madison Valley Public Library. 682-7244.

School Board Meeting, Ennis 5 p.m. Room #3, Ennis High School 682-4258

Cooking Class, Ennis Jeremiah Lake instructs. $50 per person or $90 per couple. 6 p.m. Copper Door. 682-4722 THURSDAY DECEMBER 12

Heritage Commission The Sphinx catching the light of the setting sun. Meeting, Helena Photo by Gen Pierce Quarterly meeting of dogs and their – 9 p.m. Main or The Elling Virginia City will be skating, the Montana mushers and Street. 842-5790 House website. The VC Chamber food, drinks Heritage shopping. 5:30 – 9 presents a and memories Commission, p.m. Downtown Christmas Strolls, Christmas Gingerbread to be made. Reeder’s Alley West Yellowstone. Virginia City Stroll, Big Sky House Workshop Family event. at the Old Visit The Dancing 16th annual stroll, for the whole 2 p.m. Sterling Stonehouse FRIDAY Buffalo, The Meadow Village family. 10 a.m. St. Pace Park. Building, 9 a.m. DECEMBER 13 Artisan’s Guild, and Big Sky Town Paul’s Parish Hall. 843-5247 Rank’s Mercantile Center, 5:30 p.m. Public welcome. Photos with St. HS Basketball and Elling Gold Nick, Virginia City Auxiliary Tip-off Tourney Exchange while Live Music, Norris Live Music, Norris Join Jolly Ol’ Meeting, Ennis Ennis @ holiday shopping. Joe Schwem Shea Stewart St. Nick for ice Madison Valley Manhattan Hours vary per (Originals) 7 p.m. (Blues) 7 p.m. cream and Manor, 1 p.m. Christian business. Check Norris Hot Springs Norris Hot Springs photos. 2 – 4 Sun Room Harrison and out Outpost p.m. Virginia Twin Bridges @ Events online for SATURDAY SUNDAY City Creamery. Reading Three Forks hours. Fridays, DECEMBER 14 DECEMBER 15 Group, Ennis Sheridan @ Saturdays and Live Choir, Lucy Ennis leads home. Sundays through Kids‘N’Snow Cooking Ruby Valley discussion of Dec. 13 and Dec. 22. Annie Weekend, West Class, Ennis Ruby Valley “Perma Red” 14. Times to be 843-5933, Toni, Yellowstone Kathy Shepard Chorale presents by Debra determined. 843-5454. Sled dog races, presents you Journey of Magpie Earling. Check local “Birds of Prey” with fun & Promises by 1 p.m. MVPL school. Splendid Feasts, presentation, easy holiday Joseph Martin, Virginia City snow-shoe appetizers. $20 the story of HS Basketball, Christmas Stroll, The annual program, races, per person. 2 Christmas. Ennis Sheridan tradition snowmobile rides p.m. Copper Bethel Church Ennis vs. Three Sponsored by continues on s’mores, skating Door. RSVP to in Sheridan, 2:30 Forks, 3:30 p.m. the Main Street Dec. 13 and 14, and more. The 682-4722 as p.m. Church HS Gymnasium Improvement, with Janet Marsh fun starts at 9 space is limited. of the Valley in enjoy specials as guest chef. a.m. Visit the Twin Bridges, 7 Christmas Stroll, throughout 6:30 p.m.$50 per Kids’N’Snow Ice Skating Party, p.m. 684-5200 West Yellowstone participating person. RSVP website for Virginia City 9th Annual businesses, to 843-5454. For details. Weather Veteran’s Dinner, Parade of Lights, carolers, hayrides complete details, dependent, there Twin Bridges visit from Santa, and photo ops visit Outpost Gingerbread meet the sled with Santa. 5:30 Events online Workshop, Outpostevents.net continued on page b12

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55th annual WEDNESDAY Complete details Annie 843-5933, Call 842-7722. Celebrating community DECEMBER 18 on Outpost Toni, 843-5454. historic Christmas Christmas Dinner, Events website SUNDAY activity from 5 p.m. Free to Story Time, Ennis or call 682-5780. Community DECEMBER 22 the late 1860’s. the public. Twin Books and Dinner, Turkey Dinner and Bridges School Babies, 10:30 HS Basketball Virginia City Christmas Party, Grand Ball, Music Cafeteria. a.m. Toddler’s Games Pot Luck Dinner, Cameron by Professor 684-5245 Story Time, 11 Ennis @ Twin bring a side dish Annual R. James a.m. Madison Bridges, 1 p.m. to share. Meat Bear Creek Alexander’s Live Music, Norris Valley Public Harrison @ Lone and ice cream Schoolhouse Music Ensemble. You Knew Me Library, 682-7244. Peak, 4 p.m. provided. 5:30 Christmas Party. Formal or period When (Folk) Sheridan @ West p.m. Elks Club. Pot-luck supper, attire requested. 7 p.m. Norris Christmas Yellowstone, 6 p.m. Parents: 21 yrs. and Hot Springs Program, Alder 5:30 p.m. Live Music, Norris bring small gift. over. Tickets Alder School’s Charlie Denison Adults bring a available now: MONDAY Christmas Christmas (Soul) 7 p.m. non-perishable 660-1453. 5:30 DECEMBER 16 Program with a Program, Ennis Norris Hot Springs item for Food p.m. Masonic special visitor to An Ennis Bank. Everyone Lodge #1 Christmas attend. Everyone Community SATURDAY welcome. Program, Ennis welcome 6:30 Children’s School DECEMBER 21 682-4636 Live Music, Norris Ennis Elementary p.m. Alder annual event, Tommy Georges School Christmas School. their Christmas Story Hour, Live Music, Norris (Americana) Program, 7 p.m. program. 6 p.m. Virginia City Micah Swanson 7 p.m. Norris High School Live Music, Ennis Ennis elementary Classic Christmas (Folk) 7 p.m. Hot Springs Gymnasium. Jerry Joseph & gymnasium. stories, stocking Norris Hot Springs Steven Drizos Public welcome. decorating and SUNDAY TUESDAY (Rock) Gravel Bar 682-7388. a special visit FRIDAY DECEMBER 29 DECEMBER 17 9 p.m. 682-5553 from Santa. 11 DECEMBER 27 FRIDAY a.m. Thompson- Live Music, Norris County THURSDAY DECEMBER 20 Hickman County Live Music, Norris Dan Dubuque Commissioners DECEMBER 19 Library. Billy Abel & (Soul) 7 p.m. Meeting, Christmas Mandy Rowden Norris Hot Springs Virginia City Mad-Gals Stories, Ennis Ice Skating Party, (Acoustic) 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Meeting, Ennis Special story time Virginia City Norris Hot Springs Broadway Annex. December with Christmas Skating, warm-up Public welcome. meeting, Alley books. 11 a.m. fire, snacks and SATURDAY Bistro, 12 p.m. Madison Valley hot beverages. DECEMBER 28 HS Basketball, Christmas Public Library 1 p.m. Sterling Sheridan sweaters and 682-7244. Pace Park. Holiday Film, Sheridan vs. gift/ornament Twin Bridges Lima, 5:30 p.m. exchange. RSVP HS Basketball Live Music, Norris Twin Bridges Sheridan School. to Jackie, 682- Games Aaron Williams Public Library 5510 or Ethelyn, Harrison @ WSS, (Reggae) 7 p.m. presents “The Fly Tying 2:30 p.m. Norris Hot Springs Christmas Star” 682-4348 by Rustic Charm, Brilliant Cuisine Roundtable, Ennis Dec. 16. Twin Bridges compliments of in Twin Bridges… Every Tuesday @ Gardiner, Movie Party, Joe Witherspoon. Happy Holidays! 6:30 – 8:30 Christmas 2:30 p.m. Virginia City 3 p.m. Everyone We are open for the p.m., unless Feast, Jeffers Ennis vs. Lone The Virginia City is welcome. Free. HOLIDAY SEASON! noted. Everyone Peak, 4 p.m. Opera House Dinner: Thurs.- Sat. 5pm-9pm Madison Brunch: Sun. 9am-2pm welcome. Valley History presents “It’s a Holiday Gala Second floor Christmas Strolls, Wonderful Life” Dinner and Ball, pace is Limited & Reservations are Association’s S Recommended of Ennis Café. annual Christmas Virginia City with snacks and Virginia City Ron 600-6081 luncheon, 12:30 Last weekend to hot beverages. Mahalo for a Fantastic p.m. Potluck visit The Dancing Dress in warm ATTENTION Year, We Appreciate School Board event open Buffalo and The clothes and LIQUOR LICENSE OWNERS Your Support! Meeting, Twin to the public: Artisan’s Guild bring blankets. I have a qualified buyer for an Bridges last name A-F while holiday 7:30 p.m. Mele Kalikimaka! all beverage Madison 7 p.m. Montana bring salad, shopping. Hours Hauoli Makahiki Ho! County Liquor License. Room, Twin G-O dessert, vary. Check out Astronomy Night, Space is Limited & Bridges School, Outpost Events Twin Bridges Please call Katie Ward, Broker Reservations are Recommended R-Z side dish. Prudential Montana 101 E. 5th Avenue • Twin Bridges, MT 684-5613. Trinity Church. online for hours. Big Sky (406) 596-4000 www.theoldhotel.com Astronomy Club’s 406-684-5959 presentation on the Christmas NORRIS HOT SPRINGS star. Open to the public, - bring equipment if you have it. Cottontail MUSIC THIS WEEKEND: Fri 12/13 - Joe Schwem Observatory, 280 Original Folk/Rock Wet Georgia Rd. Sat 12/14 - Shea Stewart Hill Country Blues Sun 12/15 - You Knew Me When Indy Folk/Rock

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