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Conventional Frame Homes Commercial Remodels & Additions Hand-crafted Log Homes CRASH from A1 (Madison Valley Medical other passengers were in the lance and Montana High- l p se f n ti n Center) where she was treated vehicle.” way Patrol responded to the d n lt the vehicle, 35-year-old Amy without success due to the In addition to the sheriff’s incident. MHP is currently Custom Building Design Detwiler of Ennis. seriousness of her injuries,” office, Madison Valley Rural investigating possible causes of “She was transported to Thompson continued. “No Fire District, Ennis Ambu- the crash.

HAZARDS from A1 Madison County towns. The tee will review all the public “Madison County and the final public meeting will be comments, incorporating the towns of Ennis, Sheridan, management Chris Mumme in Virginia City at 6 p.m. on appropriate ones, before the Twin Bridges and Virginia started the update in 2015, May 18. Then, the drafted plan is submitted to the Mad- City recognizes that hazards, before Tetrault came on plan will be available to the ison County Commissioners both natural and human- board with the county. public for comment, which and FEMA for approval. caused, threaten their com- “Creating the (PDM) itself will last for 30 days. Ques- Once the plan is approved munities,” the plan states. is actually a grant,” Tetrault tions and comments can be by FEMA as a hazard mitiga- “Rather than wait until said. “I’ve been working on it sent to Collins (zachary.col- tion plan, the county and disaster strikes, the juris- since I came on.” [email protected]) or Tetrault incorporated towns will be dictions can take proactive May 11 kicked off the ([email protected]). eligible for federal mitiga- measures to prevent losses public meetings, which are Madison County’s local tion funds, the draft PDM and lessen the impact from required in all incorporated emergency planning commit- states. these hazards.”

e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 DISTRICT COURT ROUNDUP Caitlin Avey Jeremiah Michelle Simard Kohlhepp changes plea Crighton pleads guilty with [email protected] appeared before Judge Luke Steven John Kohlhepp ap- Douglas Chad Crighton “Harmonizing Nature” Berger at the Madison County peared at the Madison County pleaded guilty before Judge Landscaping & Yard Services • Change of plea for Fay Courthouse on May 15 for a Courthouse before Judge Luke Luke Berger at the Madison Power Raking, Fertilizing, Pruning Marcus Patrick Fay appeared sentencing after being charged Berger for a change of plea and County Courthouse on May 15. • Sprinkler System Repair & New Installation • Year Round Property before Judge Luke Berger at the with one county theft by ac- sentencing on May 15. Crighton was charged with Management • Tree Trimming (up to Madison County Courthouse countability, one count ob- Kohlhepp was charged one count driving under the in- 75 feet Bucket)Truck Stump Removal on May 15 for a change of plea structing justice and one count with one count assault with a fluence, third offense, one count hearing and sentencing. obstructing a peace officer after weapon, one count criminal tampering with evidence, one Full Nursery: Open April 3 - October 21 Fay was initially charged an incident in Sheridan in 2016. mischief, one count negligent count driving with a suspended Offi ce: 406-646-4844 Nursery: 208-652-7840 in March 2017 with one count Simard received a six month endangerment and one count license and one count theft after [email protected] | www.swissprecision.net possession of a dangerous drug, deferred sentence in the county criminal trespassing – he plead- a November 2016 incident in one count criminal trespass jail and $500 fine for the theft ed no contest to all charges. Madison County. to property and one count of charge and must write a letter of Kohlhepp was sentenced Judge Berger sentenced disorderly conduct. Fay pleaded apology to the victims. He also to one year in county jail, all Crighton to a $5,000 fine and guilty before Judge Berger, who received a three year deferred but 60 days suspended, which one year to be served in the gave him a six month deferred sentence to the Department of he will serve on house arrest, county jail, with all but 30 sentence and $500 fine for Corrections with no early ter- with credit for time served and days suspended for the DUI count two, trespassing, and a mination, and a $500 fine to be a $1,000 fine for the negligent charge, $500 fine with $250 $100 fine and 10 days in county paid within the next six months. endangerment charge, and a suspended and a six month ELECTRONIC SUPPLY jail, all suspended, and credit Judge Berger, upon hearing tes- six month deferred sentence suspended sentence for the for time served for count three, timony from the victim, issued and a $500 fine for both obstruction charge and a six Jim Forsberg (406) 682-7858 disorderly. Count one, posses- Simard pay restitution to the the assault and trespassing month suspended sentence Mountain View TV & Satellite, Inc. (406) 596-1513 sion of dangerous drugs, was victim as well as pay back the charges. and $1,500 fine, all suspended, 6 Sunrise Loop Ste B [email protected] dropped. state of Montana for providing Kohlhepp must also pay for the theft charge. Crighton’s Ennis, MT 59729 an attorney, approximately $800 restitution fees and attend an sentences will run concur- Simard sentenced in lawyer fees. anger management course. rently.

Lisa Brubaker, LCSW, LLC Broadwater County deputy shot, killed Licensed Clinical Social Worker Abigail Dennis and gunfire was exchanged,” toward Madison County, but stopped – one suspect was [email protected] said Madison County Sheriff instead of continuing into the shot and is in the ICU. The It’s never too late to find balance. Roger Thompson. “A deputy county, the vehicle turned on other was taken into custody.” PO Box 602 Around 3 a.m. on May 16, attempted to make a traffic Interstate 90 and headed west, Thompson said I-90 was Ennis, Montana 59729 a Broadwater County sheriff’s stop and there was gunfire Thompson said. shut down Tuesday morning [email protected] deputy was shot and killed exchanged.” “It was picked up near for an investigation. Insurance Accepted. (406) 670-4546 along U.S. Highway 287 north Thompson said the dep- Butte, and the pursuit con- “We are offering assistance of Three Forks. uty was shot, and died at the tinued from west of Butte to to Broadwater County, help- Individual & Couples Specializing in Adults “Around 2:50 a.m., we were scene. Madison County was about 20 miles east of Missou- ing with calls and whatnot,” Counseling & Adolescents notified Broadwater County notified the vehicle was head- la (on I-90),” Thompson said. Thompson said. “They are was in pursuit of a vehicle ed south on U.S. Highway 287 “The vehicle was disabled and pretty tied up.”

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At 6 p.m. on May 10, Madison County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received reports of a controlled burn that was out of control, ac- cording to Dustin Tetrault, Madison County director of emergency management. “They were burning ditches and it got out of control,” Tetrault said, add- ing the fire was on the Let- terman Ranch, just south of the Ruby Reservoir. The Alder Fire Depart- ment arrived shortly after 6 p.m. and called for mu- tual aid – Virginia City and Sheridan fire departments also responded. The fire jumped into dead willows and taller grasses, and burned around five acres, Tetrault said. Fire fighters were on scene until 9:30 p.m. Photo courtesy Renate Beltz Photo courtesy Dustin Tetrault The plume of smoke was visible from Alder. A controlled burn along an irrigation got out of control last week, burning five acres total. ENNIS SCHOOL Board welcomes new trustee, reorganizes with new chair, vice chair

Abigail Dennis minded him he had the right to request a closed education teacher. Her motion was seconded by but once Lake stepped down, the board needed [email protected] session, which Hess denied. trustee Karen Ketchu. Inman, Ketchu and Lake to reorganize. “I apologize for any hardship I’ve caused,” voted in favor of rehiring Hess, and J. Funston Inman was nominated to be chairman, which The May 10 Ennis School Board meeting Hess said, referencing the fact he spent time and Coffman voted no. The motion passed. she accepted, and Coffman received the vice- was the last for trustee Maria Lake, who stepped in an alcohol treatment center, saying it was Next, Ketchu moved to rehire Hess as head chair nomination, which he accepted. down halfway through the meeting, welcoming beneficial and that he is committed to continued football coach, which was seconded by Inman. new trustee Drew Henrich to the board. sobriety. “My hope is that I have shown true ac- Ketchu, Inman and Lake voted yes, and J. Fun- Other business Henrich was appointed by acclamation since countability.” ston and Coffman voted no. The motion passed. • The board approved a memorandum of un- he was the only candidate running to fill Lake’s Nearly 40 teachers, students, parents and In the past, the board has discussed chang- derstanding with the Farm to Fork program. seat in the last election. community members attended the meeting, ing Ennis Schools’ CPR/first responder require- • The board approved a MOU with the town Before Lake left, the board wrapped up a few many with the intention to speak during public ments. Currently, students graduate with an of Ennis, for the elementary parking lot to be agenda items that followed up discussion from comment on Hess’ rehire. Multiple students, American Health Association certification, said used for RV parking during the summer. earlier meetings. parents and Hess’ coworkers spoke to his respon- teacher Jamie Diehl. Diehl presented the board • The board heard discussion about a desire Superintendent Casey Klasna reported he has sible, respectful and hardworking nature, advis- research on a variety of programs from wilder- for a school wrestling program, and asked ath- been working with Cori Koenig, Ennis Continu- ing the board to rehire him. One community ness first aid to basic CPR. letic director Paul Bills to keep an eye on whether ing Education director, to clean up language in member, Leif Funston, pointed out Hess put the “I’d like to see the wilderness first aid class or not there is interest from students. her contract. Koenig has been clocking in and board in a tough situation. with CPR added,” said J. Funston. “They can start • Bills addressed the board about incorporat- out, but was salaried, which Klasna said was Prior to asking for a motion, Lake asked if to learn it in junior high but get certified when ing the sixth-graders into junior high sports. “contradictory.” the board wanted legal counsel on the phone to they are older.” They would be fully incorporated into the “Is it easier to make it straight up hourly, explain their position. The board agreed to move Ketchu said she has participated in wilderness football, cross country and track programs. For accounting-wise?” asked trustee Julie Funston. forward without legal counsel. first aid, adding the class is “intense.” volleyball and basketball, Bills proposed sixth- Both Klasna and clerk Ginger Martello said “The issues surrounding employment of “I’m not sure if it’s right for this level,” she graders practice twice a week and schedule four it was. Trustee Chad Coffman moved to turn teachers are a matter of law and policy,” ex- said, referring to high school students. “It is games. Bills said his concern is about coaches the continuing education director’s contract to plained Klasna at a later interview. “There are something that should be the choice of the stu- wanting to bring athletic and talented sixth- an hourly position, not to exceed 100 hours per times when school board trustees would like to dent.” graders up, which would mean seventh and month, which was unanimously passed by the have legal advice about those laws and policies Klasna agreed to look into the various op- eighth-graders would get less playing time, but board. during meetings addressing employment mat- tions, and present those to the board with budget that he was explicit with coaches about not doing Next, the board continued an agenda item ters. The trustees determined that this was not information for a decision at the June meeting. that. they tabled last meeting – whether or not to one of those times.” J. Funston moved to “give it a shot,” which rehire teacher and football coach Chris Hess. Trustee Kris Inman moved to accept Klasna’s A new board was seconded by Coffman. The board unani- Hess stood up to make a comment, and Lake re- recommendation and rehire Hess as the physical Henrich was sworn in as the only new trustee, mously approved moving forward. volunteer spotlight Russ Whitacre: Giving back to the Madison Valley

Caitlin Avey meowners Association and is part of a statewide movement to [email protected] increase opportunities for accessible transportation to recre- ation environments, known as Building Active Communities Russ Whitacre has been in the Madison Valley for four years Initiative. and has been quick to jump into the community. He is involved “I’m a member of the Ennis team, which will be in Butte this with various boards and organizations, including the Ennis week for a statewide meeting,” Whitacre said. Area Chamber of Commerce, Ennis Lions Club and the Ennis For Whitacre, giving back as always been a no brainer. Business Development Committee. “I’ve always been involved,” he said. “No reason to stop now.” Whitacre is also a member of the Pronghorn Meadows Ho- For Whitacre, community service is an requirement. “(We) enjoy the Madison Valley and feel an obligation to be involved and do what we can to help the community reach its full potential while “It’s easy to make a buck. maintaining the unique heri- It’s a lot tougher to make a tage,” he said. YELLOWSTONE MINE ~Tom Brokaw In his spare time, Whitacre diff erence.” and his wife, Mary Ellen, can be found traveling, gardening THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. and cooking out with their two black labs, Drake and PROUD VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR Gibbs. A4 Thursday, May 18, 2017 What happened to democracy in America? Dear Editor, We do not need to increase tions can pollute and harm the to unhinge dictators in other the military budget by $54 environment. But we do need countries. But we do need to We do not need to build billion. But we do need to to breathe clean air and drink stay home and mind our own a large wall on the southern quit policing the world, bring safe water for ourselves, our business and use the art of border of the United States. our military men and women children and our grandchil- diplomacy. opinion But we do need to have a presi- home and take care of the dren. We do not need a FBI di- dent who can say one complete United States. We do not need to spend rector to follow the laws of the sentence without lying. We do not need to get rid $100 million to bomb Syria, land and to uphold the Con- We do not need to give big of the Affordable Health Care that served no beneficial pur- stitution of the U.S. – sorry, corporations more tax breaks Act. But we do need to fix the pose. But we do need to spend that was already taken care of. because the majority pay no parts that do not work, so they that money fixing America What has happened to democ- tax now. But we do need to do work for everyone in the and funding programs for our racy in America? give the middle class and the U.S. children here in America. working poor tax breaks so We do not need to change We do not need to send LaVon D. Brillhart they can survive. the rules so a few corpora- war ships around the world Dillon Established in 1873 Vote for Gianforte in May 25 special election

(USPS 325-340) Dear Editor, We have a candidate in Greg ing it from someone else in the and still cannot come close to Gianforte who came from aver- form of confiscatory taxes? We balancing a budget. There is a Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper In a few weeks, we will again age beginnings, but because of do not need any more repre- lot of angst against President have the opportunity to select the application of those values, sentation that wants to peddle Donald Trump and Gianforte Owners/Publishers: responsible representation for succeeded professionally and the notion that success is bad because they have demonstrated Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard Montana’s only Congressional personally in ways that most unless it comes from redistribu- the American dream still exists, Managing Editor: Abigail Dennis seat. I am disturbed when I responsible people would envy tion of everyone else’s success, but the people that scream the Accounts Payable/Receivable: hear the constant appeal to class … ways that used to represent and that we can tax and spend loudest are the ones who never warfare, our baser instincts the American dream. our way to economic success. learned how to balance a budget Susanne Hill and the way in which personal When was our Constitution That idea has been disproved without some sort of grant or Art Director: Erin Leonard and business success is treated and American vision so high so many times that guys like government handout. Reporter: Caitlin Avey as a crime against humanity. jacked by Marxist thinking that Bernie Sanders and his man in I suggest that it is time to Sales Manager/Circulation: Rachel Anderson Our entire system of govern- creating jobs and contribut- Montana, Rob Quist, should be let the adults run the asylum ment was based on the sanctity ing to the economy became feared, not revered. We already instead of the lunatics. Vote of private property and the a bad idea? We should want have far too many of those folks Gianforte on May 25. Contributors: freedom to succeed given ad- representation that understands in government; that is why Keith Axberg, Les Gilman, Art Kehler, Stacy Gatewood, equate application of hard work, a hard day’s work, thrift and we spend well over 25 percent Dan Happel Kelley Knack, Nancy Nesbit, Christopher Mumme, Matt common sense and good ideas. creating value without steal- of our GDP on government Pony Hill, Jeremy Weber, Keri Montgomery, Charlie Rossiter Lodgepole a creative man, will be sorely missed ENNIS, MONTANA Dear Editor, Madisonian. He was an icon in Road and marveled at his jack This world could use more - Madisonian Editorial Policy - this valley and his work testi- fencing knows what I am talk- like him – he will be sorely Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the I was taken aback by fies to his adherence and love ing about. While not as visible missed. Editor’s viewpoints on matters of public importance. Guest the brief obituary for John for the values we all hold for as his fencing, his artwork editorials and letters from readers (Letters to the Editor) reflect the “Lodgepole” Lecoeuvre’s pass- the Madison Valley; anyone demonstrated his true hidden Bob Ilse opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of ing in the May 4 issue of The who has driven up Jack Creek talent – a truly creative man. Santa Cruz, Calif. the Editor or the staff of The Madisonian.

- Press Release Policy - •The Madisonian staff will give all press releases full consideration, I am voting for Quist, and you should too but ultimately retains the authority to determine whether or not to publish releases. Dear Editor, Museum reflects a belief in build job growth? Through gay intolerance. •Content must be factual and objective. creationism over science. How the protection of discrimina- Money talks; candidate •Content must not contain advertising language (such as “Thank Neither candidate for the would candidate Gianforte tion? Where does this end? Gianforte should be asked to you,” “Congratulations,” “call now,” “to buy tickets for,” “now seat in the House of Represen- balance his religious beliefs Lastly, his financial sup- explain what he has supported showing,”) or include pricing. tatives is perfect, so, as always, with policy, if he were elected? port of the Family Research financially, and, even more, •Items of a general business interest are appropriate for voters must weigh what the Gianforte’s $500,000 con- Council, which is classified a how he would balance this advertising—see advertising policy and current rates. candidates say, and even more tribution to the Montana Fam- hate group by the Southern religious convictions with his •Content must not be derogatory to competing companies so, judge them by their ac- ily Foundation, and his wife’s Poverty Law Center, must responsibility to serve our or organizations. tions. position as a board member, be answered to. But no one state, if elected. If legislation •Content may only be submitted and published once. The history of contribu- reflect Gianforte’s opposition brings this side of Gianforte’s ran counter to Gianforte’s •There are no guarantees that press releases will be published. tions made by the Gianforte to non-discrimination laws, advocacy up; it is as if his beliefs, what would he do? •The Madisonian may edit submissions for grammar and content. Family Trust indicates a a position which was front history has been forgotten or On May 25, I will vote for •The Madisonian reserves the right to make all determinations strong advocacy for ultra- and center during Bozeman’s erased. Just last month, his the candidate who wants to relative to the above policy. conservative religious values. consideration of anti-hate donations to a college in New work for all Montanans: Rob - Letters to the Editor/Readers Speak Policy - Gianforte’s contribution of legislation. It was during this Jersey led students to ques- Quist. I hope you will, too. The Madisonian encourages the opinions of readers on public a T-Rex to the Foundation time – 2014 – that I began to tion naming a building in his issues and matters of local concern. Letters must be close to Advocating Creation Truth’s take note of Gianforte’s beliefs. honor and if their college was Sally B. Schendel 350 words. Please include the writer’s name, address and phone Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Is this how our state wants to endorsing his outdated anti- Whitehall number. The Madisonian reserves the right to edit content for grammar, good taste and libel. We also reserve the right to reject or delay publications. Worried about healthcare? Vote Quist We will not publish individual grievances about specific businesses or letters that are abusive, malicious or potentially libelous. Dear Editor, to the wealthy. 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WE OFFER COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES Thanks to community for kindness, support Dear Editor, the lovely service and meal. helped to make Dad’s last five have shown to the Mumme Guidelines: Must be 450 words or less and one photo. (Otherwise, it will be A heartfelt thanks to the years meaningful and full family both now and over the The family of Kenneth C. members of Anderson-Simp- of love. You really were his last 45 years. 25 cents per word thereafter) Mumme would like to extend son Post #89 and the veterans second family and he loved Ken and Connie loved SUBMISSIONS MUST BE TO THE MADISONIAN BY FRIDAY AT 5 PM sincere thanks to all for the who came from Butte for the you all so very much. And, to this valley they came to call kindnesses shown at his pass- graveside services. It was tru- the Sheridan and Ruby Valley home. They cherished it, and Please call or email: ing. We want to especially ly awesome. We cannot thank community, thank you all for all of you, too. thank Rev. Kristina Walker Tony and Emily and their opening your hearts, your 682-7755 or [email protected] and all of those at the Bethel absolutely wonderful staff at arms, your homes and for Thank you, United Methodist Church for Home Park enough. You all the continued friendship you Family of Ken Mumme

The Madisonian does not endorse the Thank you for acts of kindness, thoughtfulness viewpoints or statements of those who Dear Editor, submit letters to the editor. The family of Clare D. Marshall would like to thank everyone for the acts of kindness demonstrated during our recent loss. Your thoughtfulness during this time Please do your own research and was very much appreciated and will not be forgotten. check your facts. Thank you, Family of Clare D. Marshall Thursday, May 18, 2017 A5 & sports: Local athletes top the charts at districts

Caitlin Avey Pole vault, finals – girls Tristen Horn, Sheridan – second place, 38-04.00 [email protected] Josie Hokanson, Harrison – third place, 6-06.00 Logan Jones, Twin Bridges – third place, 37-00.75 Pole vault, finals – boys Daniel Kruer, Twin Bridges – fourth place, 36-03.25 Athletes from all four Madison County high Moxon Lee, Sheridan – third place, 9-00.00 Vern Homner, Harrison – fifth place, 29-10.75 schools hit the field at Van Winkle Stadium in Boze- Max Trapp, Ennis – fourth place, 8-06.00 High jump, finals – girls man on May 12 and 13 for the 12C district track meet. Javelin – girls Jourdain Klein, Ennis – first place, 5-02.00 Despite wet, snowy weather, student athletes ran the Mara Johnson, Twin Bridges – first place, 111-04 Kailee Oliverson, Twin Bridges – second place, hardest, jumped the farthest and threw the longest to Blu Keim, Twin Bridges – fourth place, 85-02 5-00.00 move on to the divisional track meet this weekend. Josie Hokanson, Harrison – fifth place, 82-11 High jump, finals – boys For a complete list of results, log on to www.athletica. Stephanie Strong, Harrison – eighth place, 77-05 Corbin Wood, Ennis – first place, 5-08.00 net. Zoe Lee, Sheridan – eighth place, 77-05 Vern Homner, Harrison – third place, 5-02.00 Laryssa Jones, Twin Bridges – 10th place, 74-03 Daniel Kruer, Twin Bridges, fifth place, 5-00.00 Madison County results Samantha Talley, Harrison – 12th place, 69-1 12C team rankings – girls Kayley Christensen, Harrison – 13th place, 64-05 Twin Bridges – first place, 160 points 100 meter dash finals – girls Skiela Mager, Twin Bridges – 14th place, 63-01 Ennis – third place, 74 points Josie Jenkins, Ennis – second place, 13.42 Aislinn Deavel, Sheridan – 17th place, 59-09 Sheridan – fifth place, 47 points Michaela Madden, Twin Bridges – third place, 13.63 Brooke Melhoff, Twin Bridges – 18th place, 38-08 Harrison – sixth place, 29 points Clancy Phillips, Twin Bridges – fourth place, 13.75 Javelin – boys 12C team rankings – boys Amanda Grow, Sheridan – eighth place, 14.24 Wesley Harshbarger, Twin Bridges – first place, Ennis – second place, 120 points Whitney McKitrick, Ennis – 10th place, 14.35 160-01 Twin Bridges – third place, 83 points 100 meter dash finals – boys Steve Smathers, Twin Bridges – third place, 140-09 Harrison – fourth place, 77 points Corbin Wood, Ennis – second place, 11.36 Garrett Wentzel, Twin Bridges – 10th place, 105-08 Sheridan – fifth place, 45 points Tanner Wood, Ennis – third place, 11.74 Vern Homner, Harrison – 11th place, 99-08 Austin Baum, Ennis – fourth place, 11.91 Doug Christensen, Harrison – 12th place, 90-02 Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian Trystan Harmon, Twin Bridges – sixth place, 12.18 Layne Homner, Harrison – 13th place, 89-08 Michaela Madden, Twin Bridges, sprints for the Lane Buus, Harrison – seventh place, 12.32 Ayden Anderson, Twin Bridges – 14th place, 88-02 finish line during the 100 meter dash. Logan Jones, Twin Bridges – 10th place, 12.85 Jack Chater, Harri- 3200 meter run – girls son – 15th place, 79-11 RaeAnne Bendon, Twin Bridges – second place, Cody Olsen, Twin 14:56.81 Bridges – 16th place, 3200 meter run – boys 75-03 Derik DeFrance, Harrison – first place, 11:30.26 Long jump, finals – Riain Deavel, Sheridan – second place, 11:36.28 girls Tyler Haag, Sheridan – third place, 12:30.42 Michaela Madden, Garrett Wentzel, Twin Bridges – fourth place, Twin Bridges – first 12:54.03 place, 15-11.00 Roman Hendrickson, Twin Bridges – sixth place, Megan Bausch, 13:20.37 Twin Bridges – second 400 meter dash, finals – girls place, 15-06.50 Megan Bausch, Twin Bridges – first place, 58.61 Krysta Saunders, Josie Jenkins, Ennis – fourth place, 1:04.20 Ennis – fifth place, Tia Hill, Sheridan – fifth place, 1:04.33 14-10.00 Maida Knapton, Ennis – eighth place, 1:08.63 Laryssa Jones, Twin 400 meter dash, finals – boys Bridges – sixth place, Corbin Wood, Ennis – second place, 54.23 13-11.00 Wesley Harshbarger, Twin Bridges – third place, Erika Delgado, Twin 54.75 Bridges – ninth place, Tanner Wood, Ennis – fourth place, 55.61 12-11.00 Lane Buus, Harrison – sixth place, 55.96 Josie Hokanson, Dillon Williams, Ennis – seventh place, 56.91 Harrison – 10th place, Aaron Grabil, Twin Bridges – 10th place, 59.76 12-09.00 100 meter hurdles, finals – girls Madison Van Kailee Oliverson, Twin Bridges – first place, 15.83 Houten, Sheridan – Audrey George, Twin Bridges – second place, 17.43 11th place, 12-4.00 Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian Mara Johnson, Twin Bridges – third place, 18.12 Long jump, finals – Corbin Wood (center) from Ennis, takes second place in the 100 meter dash. Josie Hokanson, Harrison – fourth place, 18.33 boys Micara Devereaux, Sheridan – fifth place, 19.11 Corbin Wood, Ennis – third place, 20-11.00 Nobody Sells More Amanda Grow, Sheridan – sixth place, 19.47 Tanner Wood, Ennis – second place, 20-08.75 Real Estate Than RE/MAX! Avery George, Twin Bridges – eighth place, 19.90 Lane Buus, Harrison – third place, 19-05.50 Madison Goettle, Ennis – ninth place, 20.07 Derik DeFrance, Harrison – fifth place, 18-02.25 Call us at 406-682-5001 110 meter hurdles, finals – boys Tristen Horn, Sheridan – sixth place, 18-02.00 Ethan Kneeland, Twin Bridges – third place, 19.24 Daniel Kruer, Twin Bridges – eighth place, 17-05.75 “We Give Where We Live” ™ 1600 meter run – girls Vern Homner, Harrison – ninth place, 17-02.25 Maida Knapton, Ennis – third place, 6:07.49 Shot put, finals – girls Bill Mercer, Broker/Owner Avery George, Twin Bridges – fourth place, 6:40.50 Janie Smart, Sheridan – first place, 33-01.50 RE/MAX Mountain Property RaeAnne Bendon, Twin Bridges – fifth place, 6:48.72 Stephanie Strong, Harrison – third place, 29-00.25 1600 meter run – boys Blu Keim, Twin Bridges – fourth place, 28-11.50 Riain Deavel, Sheridan – first place, 5:01.57 Mara Johnson, Twin Bridges – fifth place, 27-11.25 Derik DeFrance, Harrison – second place, 5:14.87 Brooke Schandelmeier, Twin Bridges – sixth place, Dillion Williams, Ennis – fourth place, 5:18.63 27-07.00 Tyler Haag, Sheridan – fifth place, 5:19.09 Tionna Schwend, Sheridan – seventh place, 26-07.50 Aaron Grabil, Twin Bridges – seventh place, 5:33.51 Riley Robinson, Ennis – eighth place, 26-03.00 Garrett Wentzel, Twin Bridges – eighth place, 5:33.54 Zoe Lee, Sheridan – 10th place, 24-10.00 Max Trapp, Ennis – ninth place, 5:47.24 Kayley Christensen, Harrison – 11th place, 24-09.00 Roman Hendrickson, Twin Bridges – 11th place, Aislinn Deavel, Sheridan – 13th place, 23-09.75 6:14.50 Alyssa West, Ennis – 14th place, 23-02.50 Doug Christensen, Harrison – 12th place, 6:28.60 Samantha Talley, Harrison – 17th place, 21-05.50 W Canyon Rd. - Ennis - $420,000 Gravelly Trail - Cameron - $483,000 4x100 meter relay, finals – girls Nora Humbert, Twin Bridges – 18th place, 20-11.00 5.71 +/- acres • 4 bd, 5ba, , 2820+/- sf 22.44+/- acres • 3 bd, 2ba, 2000+/-sf Ennis – first place, 54.82 Madison Fabel, Sheridan – 19th place, 20-08.50 • gourmet kitchen, log home/lodge • high quality home with custom fi nishings Brooke Mehlhoff, Twin Bridges – 20th place, 18- Sheridan – second place, 56.17 • detached garage, and full unfi nished basement 4x100 meter relay, finals – boys 05.50 • breathtaking views of the Madison Range • close to Cliff and Wade Lake and Madison River Ennis – second place, 49.78 Shot put, finals – boys • loafi ng shed and pasture Twin Bridges – third place, 50.40 Ty Morgan, Ennis – first place, 51-00.50 300 meter hurdles, finals – girls Layne Homner, Harrison – second place, 37-04.75 Kailee Oliverson, Twin Bridges – first place, 47.81 Scott Vial, Twin Bridges – third place, 35-01.25 Audrey George, Twin Bridges – second place, 49.46 Trystan Harmon, Twin Bridges – sixth place, 33- Mara Johnson, Twin Bridges – third place, 53.85 00.25 Madison Goettle, Ennis – sixth place, 56.08 Ayden Anderson, Twin Bridges – 11th place, 28- Avery George, Twin Bridges – eighth place, 59.79 01.00 300 meter hurdles, finals – boys Cody Olsen, Twin Bridges – 12th place, 16-03.50 Ethan Kneeland, Twin Bridges – third place, 47.77 Discus, finals – girls 800 meter run – girls Tionna Schwend, Sheridan – first place, 94-05 Tia Hill, Sheridan – second place, 2:43.90 Stephanie Strong, Harrison – second place, 89-00 Canvasback Trail - Ennis - $529,000 Cougar Lane – Alder - $549,000 Maida Knapton, Ennis – fourth place, 2:46.49 Janie Smart, Sheridan – third place, 88-10 7.08+/- acres • 3bd, 2 ba, 2900 +/- sf 19.5+/-acres • 3bd, 3 ba, 2200 +/- sf • majestic Josie Hokanson, Harrison – fifth place, 2:53.63 Brooke Schandelmeier, Twin Bridges – fifth place, • open fl oor plan, cathedral ceilings • close to Locati designed home • open fl oor plan vaulted 800 meter run – boys 85-04 town, schools • bonus room, wine cellar ceilings • very private, borders BLM Derik DeFrance, Harrison – first place, 2:18.47 Kayley Christensen, Harrison – sixth place, 74-00 • Pintail Ridge, mountain views • new kitchen and baths Dillon Williams, Ennis – second place, 2:23.82 Zoe Lee, Sheridan – eighth place, 72-06 Isaac Bendon, Sheridan – fourth place, 2:26.32 Mara Johnson, Twin Bridges – ninth place, 69-03 Garrett Wentzel, Twin Bridges – sixth place, 2:34.09 Blu Keim, Twin Bridges – 10th place, 69-00 Quinten Hamilton, Ennis – seventh place, 2:37.94 Riley Robinson, Ennis – 11th place, 67-07 Max Trapp, Ennis – eighth place, 2:40.94 Aislinn Deavel, Sheridan – 12th place, 61-01 Roman Hendrickson, Twin Bridges – ninth place, Alyssa West, Ennis – 13th place, 60-02 2:55.17 Nora Humbert, Twin Bridges – 15th place, 59-07 200 meter dash, finals – girls Samantha Talley, Harrison – 16th place, 59-03 Michaela Madden, Twin Bridges – second place, Brooke Mehlhoff, Twin Bridges – 18th place, 54-08 27.93 Discus, finals – boys Madison Trail – Cameron - $549,000 East Madison - Virginia City -$324,900 Josie Jenkins, Ennis – third place, 28.36 Ty Morgan, Ennis – first place, 147-07 • 3 bd, 2 ba, 3020 +/- sf • 20 +/- acres, custom log • .691 +/- acres • 4+ bd, 4ba, 3666+/- sf Clancy Phillips, Twin Bridges – fifth place, 29.21 Layne Homner, Harrison – second place, 123-07 home • rock fi replace, vaulted ceilings, • close to • beautiful home - B&B or rental potential • vaulted Amanda Grow, Sheridan – ninth place, 30.84 Derick DeFrance, Harrison – third place, 100-07 Cliff & Wade Lakes, Yellowstone • 55 +/- acre com- ceiling, multiple decks • chef’s kitchen, upgrades • 2 car Nora Humber, Twin Bridges – 10th place, 31.47 Scott Vial, Twin Bridges – fourth place, 93-05 mon area, private Madison River access garage addl’ toy bay Micara Devereaux, Sheridan – 11th place, 31.94 Steve Smathers, Twin Bridges – seventh place, 89-00 200 meter dash, finals – boys Doug Christensen, Harrison – 10th place, 74-09 Corbin Wood, Ennis – second place, 23.67 Ayden Anderson, Twin Bridges – 11th place, 67-00 Tanner Wood, Ennis – third place, 24.20 Cody Olsen, Twin Bridges – 12th place, 63-11 Wesley Harshbarger, Twin Bridges – fifth place, Triple jump, finals – girls 24.39 Jourdain Klein, Ennis – first place, 35-00.50 Trystan Harmon, Twin Bridges – sixth place, 24.77 Megan Bausch, Twin Bridges – second place, 32- Lane Buus, Harrison – 24.99 07.50 Logan Jones, Twin Bridges – 12th place, 26.34 Krysta Saunders, Ennis – third place, 32-01.00 Vern Homner, Harrison – 13th place, 27.34 Laryssa Jones, Twin Bridges – fifth place, 29-02.00 Zayne Sanborn, Ennis – 14th place, 27.78 Whitney McKitrick, Ennis – sixth place, 28-01.00 Palisades Riverfront Log Home - Cameron - $1,350,000 39 Aurora Creek - McAllister - $3,300,000 4x100 relay – girls Erika Delgado, Twin Bridges – seventh place, 25- 3 bd, 4 ba, 3740 +/- sf • 5.85 +/- acres, borders BLM • 723.54 +/1 acres Twin Bridges – first place, 4:14.88 09.25 • 3 master suites, beautifully appointed • gorgeous log • Beautiful building sites Ennis – third place, 4:42.09 Madison Van Houten, Sheridan – eighth place, 25- home, 3 fireplaces • wrap around decks, breathtaking • Conservation easement 4x100 relay – boys 06.50 views • overlooks Elk Habitat, 3 car garage +guest qtr • abundant wildlife and recreation. 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positiveMonth of May highlights regard' mental health, awareness Caitlin Avey [email protected] One in five adults has a door-to-door survey on May counselor, Morrison works mental health condition. One 20 around the county, asking with people of all ages – those in five. residents not just about mental struggling with trauma or Resources That’s more than 40 million health, but health in general. addictions, as well as those Americans – more than the “There are questions about looking for someone to talk to. populations of New York and mental health, yes, but there Morrison said there are Morrison said there are plenty Florida combined. are also questions about how certain stereotypes and of resources available to those These statistics come from you feel access is in Madison stigmas attached to therapy who might be struggling with Mental Health America, a County, questions about or counseling, especially for nationwide, community- general health, facilities, males. “It’s becoming more their mental health or know based nonprofit dedicated to emergency services and so on,” normalized and more are likely someone who is, but encouraged promoting the overall mental she said. to ask for help, but there is that health of Americans. sense of independence that people to start with their general “One of our biggest Counselor services often leaves people suffering.” practitioner. concerns lately is adult “We all go through Another stigma often suicide,” said Melissa peaks and valleys in our attached to mental health Brummell, public health nurse life and asking for help can and those seeking help is for Madison County. be difficult,” said Amanda judgment. According to Brummell, Morrison, a licensed counselor. “The whole point of being suicide in Montana is higher There is a unique calmness a counselor is not to be than in most states, and adult when you walk into Morrison’s judgmental – you get enough suicide is on the rise. office. From children’s of that everywhere else,” “We don’t have the exact drawings hanging on the back Morrison said. “If you’re being numbers because adult wall to pastel colored furniture ‘judgey’ or perceived that way, suicides are hardly reported,” to Morrison’s gentle demeanor, you’re not doing your job Brummell said. “But living in everything about the space right.” a small community, we know feels safe. With all her clients, - Visit your doctor about them.” “I’ve realized that I’m Morrison spends the most time The recent spike in adult not here to solve people’s building trust and creating a - Check out online sources, such as suicide is something on problems,” she said, a large safe environment, and once a psychologytoday.com Brummell’s radar – she hopes mason jar of water by her side. good relationship is built, she by making more mental health “Everything I do is to help moves on to addressing simple, - Meet with a counselor services available, numbers people feel important and but important, questions. - Utilize Altacare in the schools will start to decrease. empowered and confident. “Things like, ‘do you drink - Reach out to different community “It used to be that we didn’t If you are overcome with enough water,’ and ‘what’s your have anyone in the county wanting to save the world, you diet like,’ or ‘are you exercising groups, such as the Madison County to provide services,” she can’t help people.” enough’ are all questions Mental Health Local Advisory Council said. “Now, we have licensed May is mental health we’ll address, one, because it’s or the Community Services Referral counselors and programs month, and mental health important, and two, it helps available to people.” is something in Morrison’s to determine whether you’re Center Brummell is also a member wheelhouse. A graduate with feeling bad because you’re of the Madison County a master’s in counseling from not taking the best care of Mental Health Local Advisory Montana State University, she yourself,” she said. Council, a group dedicated has been working in the field Eating well, getting enough to spreading awareness about since 2009, with 3,000 hours of sleep and drinking enough mental health. counseling experience prior to water are rules we know are “It’s preventative,” she said. graduating. important, but do not realize Warning signs someone may “We can actually prevent and “I was working in the they could affect our mental treat people with mental health schools and was noticing what health, according to Morrison. issues and that’s something we happens at kids’ homes and “Understanding how be struggling need to be educated about.” I felt limited in how much I important and hard self care is, Brummell said the could help,” Morrison said. is very important in any sort of MCMHLAC will be doing a A certified addictions treatment process,” she said. - Feelings of sadness or being withdrawn for more than two weeks - Self harm or making plans for self harm - Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, racing heart or fast breathing - Hurting others or wanting to hurt others - Showing severe behavior and difficulty controlling behavior - Not eating - Sudden weight loss - Intense worries or fears that get in the way of everyday life - Using drugs and alcohol - Severe mood swings - Drastic changes in personality

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Information provided by the Children and Families Task Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian Force and the Madison County Mental Health Local Amanda Morrison. Advisory Council. living history events: 5/27-28 “A VERY BLOODY AFFAIR” BACK IN THE STATES THE UNION ADVANCES BUT APPEARS STALLED. UNION MEN ARE CONCERNED LINCOLN WILL NOT BE REELECTED AND MCCLELLAN WILL END THE WAR ON SOUTHERN TERMS. BUT NONE HAVE TIME TO DWELL ON THIS AS THE SEARCH FOR GOLD GOES ON. Montana Heritage Commission | PO Box 338 | Virginia City, MT 59755 www.virginiacitymt.com | 406-843-5247 B2 Thursday, May 18, 2017 health & Wellness Motorcycle crashes on the rise Motorists: Watch for motorcyclists and always share the road

Submitted by Charity Watt are on the rise. The National help reduce the number of Tips for drivers: low distance – three to four lane where you will be more Montana Department of Highway Traffic Safety Ad- crashes. • Keep your full attention seconds – when behind a visible to drivers Transportation ministration data for 2014 “Motorcycles are some of on driving and avoid distrac- motorcycle, which gives them • Use caution and slow shows that motorcyclist the most vulnerable vehicles tions more time to maneuver or down when approaching left Spring has officially deaths happen 27 times more on the road,” said Jim Mor- • Allow the motorcycle stop in an emergency turns or intersections arrived in Montana, and frequently than fatalities for row, director of Montana the full width of a lane at all • Observe speed limits that means more vehicles other vehicles. In Montana, Motorcycle Rider Safety. “It times Tips for motorcycle riders: • Never ride distracted or of all kinds on our roads. there were 24 motorcycle fa- is very important for drivers • Always signal when • Take a motorcycle safety impaired The Montana Department talities in 2015, and the ma- to remember that a motor- changing lanes or merging course (http://motorcycle. of Transportation urges all jority of those (71 percent) cycle has all the rights of the with traffic msun.edu) Prevention of motorcycle drivers to be alert for motor- were over the age of 46. road as any other motorist.” • If you see a motorcycle • Wear reflective or crashes and other enforce- cycles. May is Motorcycle Safety MDT and NHTSA offer with a signal on, be careful brightly colored protective ment and education cam- Motorcycle traffic crashes Awareness Month. Increasing these tips to drivers on how and always ensure that the gear and a department of paigns are critical strategies driver awareness of motor- to prevent a fatal crash with a motorcycle is turning before transportation-compliant to reach vision zero – zero cycles, their driving practices motorcycle: proceeding helmet deaths and zero serious in- and safety challenges can all • Check all mirrors and • Obey all traffic laws and juries on Montana roadways. blind spots for motorcycles be properly licensed For more information about MAC’S CHC before changing lanes or • Use hand and turn vision zero, contact Charity merging with traffic, espe- signals at every lane change Watt, Montana Department cially at intersections or turn of Transportation, 444-3439, PHARMACY • Always allow more fol- • Ride in the middle of the [email protected]. (406) 842-7434 Call 317 Madison St Rachel May is Teen Pregnancy Sheridan, MT 640-2548 Monday - Friday Prevention Month 9 am to 5:30 pm Montana’s teen birth rate improving; still higher than rest of the nation Advertise on the health Submitted by Jon Ebelt is 22.3 births per 1,000 aged STIs and unintended preg- & wellness page! Montana Department of Public 15-19. nancy, but also teaches about Health and Human Services State health officials condoms and contraception says initiatives are in place to reduce these risks. May is Teen Pregnancy in Montana to make even “It can be difficult for Prevention Month and the more improvements. For society, teachers, and even Montana Department of example, DPHHS supports parents to discuss pregnancy Public Health and Human efforts to reduce teen preg- prevention with teens, but we Services is raising awareness nancy through the Personal know giving young people about this important topic. Responsibility Education honest and accurate informa- Health officials say Program (PREP). tion is the best approach,” Montana has drastically PREP provides evidence- said DPHHS PREP Program improved in recent years, but based teen pregnancy and Manager Kimberly Koch. the state’s teen birth rate is sexually transmitted infec- “For example, when parents still higher than the national tion (STI) prevention cur- speak to their children about average. From 2010 to 2015, riculum to middle and high condoms and contraception the national teen birth rate school students in several before they became sexually declined by 35 percent, while locations across Montana. active, they are more likely Montana lowered its teen PREP focuses on the to use protection when they birth rate by 30 percent. implementation of compre- do become sexually active Montana’s current teen hensive sex-education which and delay initiation of sexual birth rate is 25.3 births per teaches about abstinence as activity.” 1,000 and the national rate the best method for avoiding The good news is that unintended teen pregnancy is 100 percent preventable. “Take action today by pro- moting open and honest dis- cussions about teen sexuality and pregnancy prevention,” Koch said. “Encourage teens to delay sex, or if they choose to have sex to use a highly ef- fective contraceptive method plus a barrier method like condoms, to significantly de- crease one’s risk of pregnancy and STI’s.” For more information on the PREP Program please vis- it www.familyplanning.hhs. mt.gov or contact Koch at 444-4348 or [email protected] For more information, “Michele Simard is an amazing healer! the 2016 Adolescent Sexual … Her medical background is comprehensive and highly Health Report is also avail- skilled. 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apply is just as important This is shaping up to be as how much and when an extremely informative you apply it! There are day with many great HOLLOWTOP several herbicides that speakers from Montana State can be purchased without University, local weed experts SMOKE SIGNALS restriction, or over the and industry representatives. counter as some might say. We will learn about weed By Art Kehler However, many are more identification and seed for The Madisonian By Melissa Griffiths, Project Coordinator, MVRG Weed Committee strictly regulated and require viability, herbicide labels, purchasers to have a private calibration and effective applicator certification. This herbicide application. For FROG-EYED certification can be gained by more information or to Effective herbicide attending an initial training RSVP, please contact the PURVEYOR OF PAIN or taking an exam. Madison Valley Ranchlands Later this month, on Group’s Weed Committee at Recalling a first dental appointment May 23, a private applicator 682-3731 or weedcommitee@ application training will be offered in madisonvalleyranchlands. A week ago, I went to a Even worse, my eyeballs Ennis. Attendees can learn org. The MVRG Weed dentist’s office for my annual bulged to the dimension of We can probably all agree Second, the rate at which about noxious weeds and Committee, MSU Extension chowder-chomper-checkup. frog eyes. After what seemed that noxious weeds are a the herbicide is applied is the best way to treat them. If and the Madison County I arrived early and filled an eternity, the insufferable nuisance and an issue that we critical to ensuring the best interested, at the conclusion Weed Board are pleased to out the required paperwork. drilling ended. wish we didn’t have to deal results. And, as is often the of the training, you can bring this great opportunity Then, while sitting in the Next, needle-sharp metal with. Fortunately, there are case, timing is important. take an exam in order to to the Madison Valley. waiting hooks were used to gouge several different methods There are times during the become certified to purchase room, any remaining decay from of attacking these pests growing season when plants and apply restricted use my mind my still throbbing pearly- – mechanical, biological, are most susceptible and pesticides. If you already suddenly whites. At one point, I chemical, etc. For many if you’re striving to reduce are certified, you can earn flashed thought the frog-eyed of us, chemical treatment seed production then that’s a continuing education credits back to my purveyor of pain was is the preferred choice, consideration as well. that will go towards your Photo courtesy MSU Extension first dental going to wrestle my jaw whether we hire a licensed Additionally, what you recertification. A musk thistle. appoint- bone loose from its moor- commercial applicator or ment, ing. The more pressure spray the herbicide ourselves. 60 years he applied, the more my No matter who applies the prior. tooth hurt. The more my herbicide, they have a great Before tooth hurt, the further I responsibility to apply it that long slid downward into the Art Kehler effectively and can optimize ago day, dentist’s chair (a.k.a. – the aside from torture rack). Before long, results by following some the usual childhood bumps my head was level with the simple steps. and bruises, I had lived a seat. Let’s start with the relatively naïve existence as At that point, a rational difference between effective, regards acute pain. What’s person would have assumed ineffective and excessive more, I never imagined that I (a.k.a. – the victim) was herbicide application. This my introduction to such a experiencing significant is a situation where more is level of hurting would come discomfort, but NOOO! In- not better and can ultimately at the hands of a “trusted” stead, the frog-eyed purvey- set back desirable vegetation medical professional. Never- or of pain remained blithely in the area where application theless, I was led to a den- hunched over my slavering occurs. Likewise, less than tist’s chair like an innocent facial orifice until the excru- the recommended amount lamb to the slaughter. ciating gouging process was can result in poor control Initially, I recalled notic- completed. Lastly, I recalled (noxious weeds that survive ing that the dentist wore feeling him crunching filling the treatment) and ultimately coke-bottle-thick glasses. into the humongous craters be a waste of both time and Hence, his eyeballs look like he had so sadistically cre- money. enormous frog eyes, which ated. There are several steps suggested to me that he was To my credit, throughout that will help ensure an probably legally blind. My the entire process, dis- effective treatment – first, concerns only grew when he counting piteous moaning, selecting the right herbicide announced the discovery of I had never once cried out for the job is important. each cavity with an ecstatic for mercy. I had, however, shout of “bingo!” I also moistened my trousers just a Not all herbicides are remembered wondering how tad. On a positive note, I re- effective on all weeds, so so many holes could form in membered thinking that, at it’s important to do a little teeth so young. least if I ever needed to have homework before shopping. To say the practice of an arm amputated, I’d have a tooth numbing was primitive pretty good idea of what to at that time would be a gross expect. understatement. An early Ultimately, the sound of variety of Novocain was my name being announced dabbed near the decaying drew me back to the present area. Actually, it was more a moment. Shortly, I was on symbolic gesture than any- my way to a modern dentist’s thing, because the magical chair. Fortunately, dentistry potion (as I soon discovered) has come a long way since only partially deadened my the days of my youth. Conse- tooth. quently, my annual chowder- Photo Then, I remembered chomper-checkup was pain courtesy hearing the high-pitched free. However, during the MSU whine of the dentist’s drill, checkup, it was discovered Extension as it hovered over my gap- that one of my molars had A patch ing yap like an evil bird of developed a crack around an of musk prey. Just the sound of it old filling. Somehow, I just thistles. sent chills up my spine and knew the frog-eyed purveyor hot sweat pouring down my of pain was responsible. forehead. Then, the old boy touched the archaic boring device to one of my molars. © Art Kehler Immediately, the sharpest Art lives in Harrison, pain I had ever experienced Montana. His essays, stories shot through my tooth with and poetry have been pub- enough intensity to stand my lished in newspapers, jour- hair on end and curl my toe- nals, literary magazines and nails – in the same instant! online magazines. Commodity Insite! The most glaring conundrum by Jerry Welch

While stocks, shares, equi- commodity markets that com- “Among the commodities with the promise of more hikes face of bullish news (Fed hik- growing season when the dol- ties and the Dow Jones contin- menced in mid-2014 — a 50 sectors, we are least optimis- to come from now and into ing rates) is because President lar is also unusually weak. ue to make or flirt with new all percent decline in 18 months tic about agriculture. Large 2019. And since history shows Donald Trump has been “bad The conundrum men- time historic highs, commodi- — was driven by the slowdown crops in recent years have that higher rates are bearish mouthing” the dollar saying tioned above by Market ties as measured by the CRB in the Chinese economy. This led to a substantial inventory for all markets with the pos- it was “too strong.” Should Watch is not “why are prices Index recently fell to a new, is because China is the (num- overhang, and inventories will sible exception of the U.S. dol- he continue speaking ill of so weak?” The real conun- one year low. Another way of ber one or number two) global likely remain high given that lar, being long any commodity the greenback, it may move drum is this: Can commodi- understanding what has been consumer of most commodi- total acres planted have been did not make sense. lower yet. Then again, how ties remain weak while at unfolding for some time is ties in these indexes. If the slow to drop. It’s worth noting, Here is where things get can or why should the dollar the same time, the dollar is this: Money is flowing into the Chinese economy is slowing, however, that while we believe interesting. A few days ago, the be weak when rates have been weak? In my view, that can- stock market, but out the com- there is a clear multiplier effect agriculture commodities will U.S. dollar that should be mov- increased with further hikes not happen for any length of modity markets. And over the where demand for such com- remain depressed, farmers in ing north based on the Fed promised for the next few time. Something has to give past few weeks as that scenario modities will fall much faster North America are just begin- hiking rates fell to a new, six years? and soon. Either the dollar has been garnering headlines, than the magnitude of GDP ning to plant the new year’s month low. Thus, commodi- In the case of the U.S. is headed north to justify the several analysts have weighed slowdown.” crop, and its size and quality ties as measured by the CRB commodity markets, grains weakness with commodities. in on the phenomena in an at- Statistically, where domes- could influence our outlook.” Index fell to a one year low a and livestock it only takes one Or, commodities per se have tempt to explain the weakness tic and global commodities The weakness with com- few days before the dollar fell growing season, one bad crop to begin moving north to with hard assets. are concerned there are no modities per se and com- to a six month low. Down thru to go from ample and burden- justify the weakness with the In an opinion piece from shortages. In fact, if anything, mented on by Market Watch or history, there is a near perfect some supplies to a shortage dollar. Market Watch entitled, “The supplies of most commodities Barron’s is no surprise to me. inverse relationship between and much higher prices. The scenario of commodi- commodity conundrum — are ample to burdensome. In I have stated for more than six the dollar and the CRB. When Thus, with the dollar starting ties and the dollar moving why are prices so weak?”: the case of the United States months that the long side of all one move up, the other moves to stumble any crop problems in tandem is a most glaring “Why is the CRB Index ag-markets, grains and live- commodity markets should be down. But in recent days, they this year, real or imagined conundrum. And the most rolling over and the S&P GSCI stock, Barron’s also weighed avoided. I based that bearish are close to moving in tandem could spawn a host of bull conspicuous conundrum in Index flatlining the way it is? in on price prospects and here outlook on the obvious. The and both heading south. markets. It is a rare scenario the entire Big Four: stocks, I can say with a high degree of are a few of their thoughts and obvious being the simple fact One reason for the dollar for grain and livestock prices bonds, currencies and com- certainty that the crash in the forecasts: that the Fed is hiking rates showing signs of weakness in to show weakness during the modities. Thursday, May 18, 2017 B4 comics & Puzzles Sudoku

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Housekeeping positions avail- able. Full and part time. Availal- Three Check be starting June 1. Top wages, Great Services Under One Roof! DOE. Inquire at Rainbow Valley us Lodge in Ennis, 682-4264. Madison Valley 30-2-b Caring & Sharing out! Hours: Mon. Noon-2:00 p.m. SUMMER CUSTODIAN Sat. 9-11:00 a.m. POSITION ENNIS SCHOOL Wed. 5-7 p.m. DISTRICT Lone Elk Mall, Unit 4. Ennis. The Ennis School is looking 682-7844 ConstruCtIon for an individual to work this 30-tfc-b summer in our custodial depart- Locally Owned & Operated ment. Hourly rate will start at no less than $11.00 per hour, Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured D.O.E. Work hours will be 40 hours per week beginning May Call Mike McKitrick Today! 30th. Deadline: Until Filled. For further information and a district House cleaning available. Please application call Casey Klasna at call K&S Cleaning Service at 595- 406-682-4529 682-4258. 3949 or 581-7294. 30-3-b 30-2-b 100 Prairie Way #2 - Ennis, Mt 59729 B6 Thursday, May 18, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICES for the week of may 18, 2017

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC Range 1 East, P.M.M., as shown on Amended closure sale. The trustee's rules of auction BUILDING, VIRGINIA CITY, before June 5, 2017. mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be HEARING AND COMMENT Certificate of Survey, filed in Book 7 of Sur- may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee. MONTANA What happens if the transfer is protested? directed to Danette Tenneson, Compliance veys, page 557, according to Certificate of com and are incorporated by the reference. Depending on the number of protests and the Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN Survey filed in Book 7 of Surveys, page 1676, You may also access sale status at www. 9:30 A.M., TUESDAY, MAY 23, protest grounds, a public hearing will be held Liquor Control Division, at (406) 444-4332 or DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND Records of Madison County, Montana. Ben- Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure. 2017 in Helena or Ennis. All valid protestors will be [email protected]. VARIANCE eficiary has declared the Grantor in default of com. Matson, Tanya L. and Gordon D. (TS# (Please Note: Start Times on notified of the hearing’s time, date and loca- (Pub. May 18, 25, 2017) mtdr The Madison Board of County Commissioners the terms of the Deed of Trust and the prom- 7023.118163) 1002.290909-File No. Commissioners’ Agendas are Approximate) tion. Hearings typically are scheduled within MNAXLP will conduct a public hearing for a floodplain issory note ("Note") secured by the Deed (Pub. May 11, 18, 25, 2017) nts 10:00 Town of Virginia City – MOU for 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is development permit and variance request on of Trust because of Grantor's failure timely MNAXLP Cultural Resource Position limited to the grounds in the protester’s let- Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Com- to pay all monthly installments of principal, 10:30 Planning Office ter. Following the hearing, the Department missioners Meeting Room, Madison County interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves A RESOLUTION TO • Lots 96 & 97, Amended Plat of of Revenue will notify the public whether the for taxes and/or insurance as required by YMC, Phase 1 (Wanek) license transfer is approved or denied. Administrative Office Building, 103 W. Wallace, AUTHORIZE THE BOARD Virginia City, Montana. the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the 11:00 Chris Hunt – IT Update How can additional information be obtained? The purpose of the hearing is to receive com- Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the OF TRUSTEES OF SHERIDAN 11:30 Melissa Brummel The cited MCA statutes are online at leg. ment on the proposed floodplain development Note ("Loan") is now due for the 10/28/16 SCHOOL DISTRICT #5, • Public Health Emergency installment payment and all monthly install- Preparedness Grant Renewal permit application and variance request by SHERIDAN MONTANA TO James Mossop to construct an access road and ment payments due thereafter. As of March • Maternal Child Health Grant residential structure on the southerly portion of 13, 2017, the amount necessary to fully sat- DISPOSE OF ABANDONDED, Renewal NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAXES DUE Parcel B, COS 7/1789-FC in the SW ¼, Section isfy the Loan was $125,787.01. This amount OBSOLETE AND • Public Health Update includes the outstanding principal balance of 23, T 3S, R 9W, PMM within the Big Hole River UNDERSIRABLE PROPERTY 2nd half 2016 property taxes are due and payable before flood plain. The project is located between the $120,392.46, plus accrued interest, accrued 1:00 Vicki Tilstra – Amazon Credit Big Hole River and MT Hwy 91 approximately late charges, accrued escrow installments for THROUGH THE SALES OR Cards 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2017 and as 1st half 2017 mobile 0.8 miles north of Browns Bridge Rd. and 2 miles insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances OTHER MEANS, AS PROVIDED 1:30 Roger Thompson – Gallatin for the protection of beneficiary's security in- County Jail Contract Renewal home taxes are due by June 30, 2017. Unless paid prior south of Cramer Rd. BY SECTION 20-6-604, MCA. The proposed residential structure would be built terest (if any). Because of the defaults stated 2:00 Janet Allestad/Jim Jarvis – Old to that time the amount then due will be delinquent and will above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Whereas, it has been determined that certain School House draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from and on stem walls with compacted fill a minimum of real property has become abandoned, obsolete 15 feet above base flood elevation around the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instruct- ed Successor Trustee to commence sale and undesirable by Sheridan School District #5. DISCUSSION and/or ACTION ITEMS after such delinquency until paid and 2% will be added to structure approximately 190’ east of the Big Hole This property is as follows: River. A variance is requested that would not proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the 1. Public Discussion/Comments the delinquent taxes as penalty. If date on which taxes are Property at public auction the North Entrance Peavey Guitar Amp VIP-2 2. Approval of Minutes require the access road be elevated above base 6 Sewing Machines due falls on a Holiday or a Saturday, taxes may be paid flood elevation. of the Madison County Courthouse, 110 East 3. Old Business/Continued Items Wallace St., Virginia City, MT 59755, City of 4 Free Weight Rack 4. Claims without penalty and interest on or before 5:00 p.m. of the Maps and description of the proposed project Clarke Floor Scrubber 2300 are available for review at the Madison County Virginia City on July 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM, 5. Grants next business day in accordance with 1-1-307. If you have Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and Cold Food Table • Fairgrounds Master Plan Planning Office, 103 W. Wallace, Virginia City, Cub Cadet Lawn Mower with Rear Bagger a delinquency, the current taxes (2016) have to be paid in MT 59755. Comments concerning the above re- any person, including Beneficiary and except- 6. Airports ing only Successor Trustee, may bid at the Skutt Electric Kiln, Model # 1027-240 • Ennis Airport – Land Acquisition full before your delinquency can be paid. quest should be directed to the Madison County Metal computer desk with wheels Floodplain Administrator via mail to P.O. Box sale. The bid price must be paid immediately • Draft Disadvantaged Business Payment of taxes may be made at the Madison County upon the close of bidding at the sale location Assorted obsolete text books Enterprise Program 278, Virginia City, MT 596755; by phone to (406) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board Courthouse in Virginia City, MT, between the hours of 8:00 843-5250; by fax to (406) 843-5229; or email to in cash or cash equivalents (valid money or- 7. Human Resources ders, certified checks or cashier's checks). of Trustees will dispose of this property through 8. Calendars a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on legal holidays or at any time [email protected]. Comments should sale or other means commencing on June 2, be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 25, 2017. Oral The conveyance will be made by trustee's before the due date. Taxes may be mailed to Madison deed without any representation or war- 2017, which will be 14 days after notice of this OTHER MEETINGS or written comments may also be given at the resolution has been made in the manner re- County Treasurer, P.O. Box 247, Virginia City MT, 59755, public hearing. ranty, express or implied, as the sale is made May 24, 2017 AFLAC strictly on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, quired in Section 20-20-204, MCA. Representatives – 8:00-5:00 – Public postmarked no later than May 31, 2017. PLEASE NOTE: Charity Fechter, Floodplain Administrator PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD Madison County successor in interest to Grantor or any other Meeting Room, Admin Building person having an interest in the Property OF TRUSTEES OF SHERIDAN SCHOOL DIS- May 25, 2017 SPECIAL IF TAXES ARE PAID AFTER THIS DATE, PENALTIES (Pub. May 11, 18 2017) mcpb TRICT #5 THIS 9TH DAY OF MAY, 2017. MNAXLP may, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, ELECTION – U.S. House AND INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED AND YOUR pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due (Pub. May 18 2017) ss May 29, 2017 Memorial Day CHECK WILL BE SENT BACK TO COLLECT THEM. on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and MNAXLP Holiday – Courthouse Closed RUBY VALLEY expenses actually incurred and trustee's and May 30, 2017 Regular PLEASE CALL FOR THE CORRECT AMOUNT OWED CONSERVATION DISTRICT attorney's fees) other than such portion of the AGENDA Commission Meeting – 9:30 AM – AFTER THE DUE DATE! WE NOW HAVE A NIGHT DROP AND RUBY WATERSHED principal as would not then be due had no Commissioners’ Conference Room AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE ADMIN BUILDING default occurred. Tender of these sums shall BOARD OF MADISON COUNTY May 31, 2017 MACo COUNCIL effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if COMMISSIONERS MEETING Insurance Renewal Meeting – 1:00 PM – WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED UNTIL 5:00 PM. MAY 31, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS all non-monetary defaults are also cured) COMMISSIONERS’ Commissioners’ Conf Room, VC 2017 FOR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS and on JUNE 30 and shall result in Trustee's termination of Upper Ruby RAC Project CONFERENCE ROOM June 1, 2017 Canvass Election for MOBILE HOME TAXES. The Ruby Valley Conservation District and Ruby the foreclosure and cancellation of the fore- Ballots – 9:00 AM – Clerk and Recorder’s Watershed Council are calling for proposals for ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Office, VC Telephone inquiries may be made to 406-843-4212 or chemical weed control within the confines of a June 5, 2017 Blue Cross/Blue RAC project area located in the Upper Ruby Wa- Shield and MACo Representatives –11:30- e-mail [email protected] tershed in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National 2:00 – Public Mtg.Rm Web site: www.madison.mt.gov Forest. Priority areas have been identified within June 5, 2017 MCLAC Meeting – the project area and maps of these priorities are 2:30-4:30 PM – Public Meeting Room, Admin To pay by Credit Card call 1-800-272-9829 Jurisdiction available at the Ruby Valley Conservation Dis- Building, VC Code 3614 with a 2.55% charge or use officialpayments. trict office. All work must be completed by August Klasen Septic June 6, 2017 Compensation com, e-check is also available for $1.95 charge 1, 2016. Planned treatment of noxious weeds Board Meeting – 3:00 PM – Public Meeting for this project is primarily Spotted Knapweed, Rm, Admin Bldg., VC Night drop at the front entrance of the Administration Houndstongue, Canada Thistle, Hoary Alyssum, June 8, 2017 Safety Meeting Building Field Scabious and possible isolated patches of – 9:30 AM – Public Meeting Room, Admin Yellow Toadflax. Need your septic tank Building, VC Proposals will be accepted until the close of Busi- June 8, 2017 Weed Board ness at 5:00 PM, May 26, 2017 Meeting – 1:30 PM – Weed Office, Alder Proposals will be reviewed on Wednesday, May pumped NOW? (Pub. May 18 2017) mcc TINY BRADFORD GUTTER SERVICE 31, 2017 and notice will be given to chosen con- MNAXLP tractor on Thursday, June 1. We’re available! SEAMLESS ALUMINUM RAINGUTTER wFor more information or to request proposal PUBLIC NOTICE Protect your home and landscaping investments requirements, please contact David Stout, Wa- On May 5, an application was filed with the Fed- tershed Stewardship Director at [email protected] Call for a quote. eral Communications Commission that seeks its No Rust Assorted Colors Serving SW Montana or (406)842-5741 x105. consent to transfer control of the license of TV (Pub. May 11, 18 2017) rvcd Translator K10HL-D from Bonten Media Group Owner Operated Residential and Commercial MNAXLP We also rent portable toilets. LLC to Sinclair Television Group, Inc. The station serves Virginia City, Montana on Channel 10 with WE GUARANTEE OUR SERVICE! PUBLIC NOTICE 0.012 kilowatts ERP from a transmitter located FREE ESTIMATES Individual transportation contracts for the above Virginia City and rebroadcasts KTVM-TV, 2017-2018 school year are available upon 683-2063 OR 925-1076 Channel 6, Butte. request in the Alder School District Office. (Pub. May 18 2017) ct Tiny Bradford Parents/guardian of any student attending MNAXLP 735 Hwy 2 West · Whitehall, MT 59759 the Alder School that are at least 3 miles from Cell: (406) 490-5453 the school and who are district residents may NOTICE OF HEARING ON be eligible for transportation reimbursement. Contracts are due to District Clerk Kathleen NAME CHANGE Wuelfing, no later than June 1, 2017. Montana Fifth Judicial District Court in Madi- (Pub. May 11, 18, 25 2017) as son County MNAXLP In the Matter of the Name Change of Shauna Kay Nelson, Petitioner NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE Cause No: DV-29-2017-32 Reference is hereby made to that certain This is notice that Petitioner has asked the trust indenture/deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") District Court for a change of name from dated 07/24/07, recorded as Instrument No. Shauna Kay Nelson to Shauna Kay Mayer. 121252, mortgage records of MADISON The hearing will be on June 12, 2017 at 10:30 County, Montana in which Gordon D. Matson am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in and Tanya L. Matson as joint tenants was Madison County. Grantor, Wells Fargo Financial Montana, Inc. Date: April 14, 2017 was Beneficiary and American Land and Title /s/ Karen J. Miller Company was Trustee. First American Title Clerk of District Court Insurance Company has succeeded Ameri- (Pub. May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2017) skn can Land and Title Company as Successor MNAXLP Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property ("Property") located in MADISON County, Montana, more particularly de- PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO scribed as follows: Lot 4-B, also being Tract PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWN- 4-B remainder of Shining Mountains Air Park, ERSHIP OF MONTANA situated in Section 31, Township 6 South, RETAIL ON PREMISES CON- SUMPTION RESTAURANT BEER AND WINE LICENSE Madison County Sanitarian’s Office Madison Valley Ranch, LLC (Daniel N. Lar- P.O. Box 278 - 103 W. Wallace Street son, Thomas J. Fochtman, and Scott V. Virginia City, MT 59755 Carver, Members) has applied to transfer ownership Montana Retail On-Premises (O) 406-843-4275 (F) 406-843-5362 Consumption Restaurant Beer and Wine Li- [email protected] cense No. 25-729-4560-401 to be operated at Channels Lodge Restaurant, 309 Jeffers Road, Ennis, Madison County. The public may protest this license transfer in accor- SERVSAFE TRAINING dance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location (Madison), residents The Madison County Sanitarian’s Office will be holding a series of ServSafe trainings. A of adjoining Montana counties (Beaverhead, successful passing grade will satisfy the Montana Food Code, which requires all licensed food Silver Bow, Jefferson, and Gallatin), and resi- dents of adjoining counties in another state if establishments to have a Certified Food Manager on staff. the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code The dates and locations are listed below: Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the DATe: MAy 23, TueSDAy, 8:00AM-5:00pM VirginiA CiTy, in The protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number (25- ADMiniSTrATiVe BuilDing puBliC MeeTing rOOM. 729-4560-401) and the applicant’s name (Madison Valley Ranch, LLC); (3) an indica- tion that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) Fee: $75.00 a description of the grounds for protesting; registration Deadline: One week prior to the class and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with We re on the web! multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. www. What are valid protest grounds? The protest madisoniannews registration forms can be found on the Sanitarian’s page of the Madison County website at may be based on the applicant’s qualifica- tions listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds .com madison.mt.gov, or the Sanitarian’s Office, located at 103 W. Wallace Street in Virginia City. for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the estab- Check us out! Textbooks will be available for pick up at the Madison County Sanitarian’s Office. Applicants lishment in compliance with the law; (2) the must be registered and fees paid in advance of receiving textbooks and exam materials. proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the lunch will be provided at no cost. people in the vicinity of the proposed location please call the Sanitarian’s Office at 843-4265 to register for this training. will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must Seating is limited, so please register early. be postmarked to the Department of Rev- enue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or Thursday, May 18, 2017 B7 Twin Bridges Rotary Club awards scholarships Submitted by Frank Colwell rotary in the amount of $800 ogy, two-year curriculum in any attend University of Montana chiropractor. attend University of Montana- Twin Bridges Rotary Club each. The rotary club awards state. Scholarships are awarded Western and major in health Western and pursue an associ- two scholarships to two gradu- based on academic achieve- and human performance with Sheridan High School ate’s degree in business manage- The Twin Bridges Rotary ating seniors from each high ment, probability of success, the goal to become an anesthe- awardees: ment. Club is pleased to announce its school annually. One scholar- service to school and commu- siologist or a physician assistant. Ryan J. “Janie” Smart, who The rotary club is very 2017 scholarship awardees. The ship is for students attending a nity and financial need. Cassandra Williams, who will attend Montana State Uni- pleased to present its scholar- following graduating students Montana college in a four-year will attend the Montana State versity and pursue a degree in ship awards to these deserv- from Twin Bridges and Sheri- curriculum. The other scholar- Twin Bridges High School University and pursue a career pre-nursing and other medical ing graduates and thanks all dan high schools have been ship is intended for students awardees: in health and human perfor- fields. applicants for their interest in its awarded scholarships from the attending a college of technol- Brooke Smith, who will mance and aspires to become a Aspen Tutsch, who will ongoing scholarship programs. National Police Week Submitted by Sheri Luksha who died in the line of duty last year Fraternal Order of Police and the and is the highest total since 2011, Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary GET RESULTS. Again this year, communities when 177 officers made the ultimate host a ceremony on the west steps across the United States have come sacrifice and their families and of the U.S. Capitol to honor fallen together during National Police co-workers are left to cope with the law enforcement officers and their Week – May 14 – 20 – to honor and tragic loss. families. remember those law enforcement Total fatalities for 2017 is 45, In tribute to American law en- officers who made the ultimate sac- which is up 32 percent from last forcement officers and at the request rifice, as well as the family members, year this time. of the National Law Enforcement friends and fellow officers they left The candlelight vigil is one of Officers Memorial Fund, Public Law behind. many commemorative events taking 103-322 designates May 15 National advertise in The Madisonian. Law enforcement fatalities place in the nation’s capital during Peace Officers Memorial Day, which nationwide rose to their highest National Police Week 2017. The is one of only two days each year call 682-7755 to make a plan. level in five years in 2016, with 135 national observance is organized by during which government agencies, officers killed in the line of duty, ac- a group of organizations led by the businesses and residents are to fly cording to preliminary data com- NLEOMF, Concerns of Police Sur- their United States flags at half staff. piled by the National Law Enforce- vivors, the Fraternal Order of Police There are approximately 900,000 ment Officers Memorial Fund. and the Fraternal Order of Police law enforcement officers serving in The 135 officer fatalities in 2016 Auxiliary. communities across the U.S., includ- is a 10 percent increase over the 123 On May 15 each year, the ing Madison County. Area Senior Meals Find MEALS FOR SENIORS, TWIN BRIDGES The Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center pro- vides meals for seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon at the Twin Bridges Senior and Com- Fellowship munity Center. Meals are for seniors 60 years and up (spouses and caregivers are invited). Donations for meals With Us are appreciated. SENIOR MEALS, VIRGINIA CITY Dayspring Church CHURCH OF Senior meals for Madison County Seniors 60 and over will be Worship 10 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Rocky Mountain Sunday School/Nursery 9 a.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS served at the Virginia City Cafe on Tuesday & Thursdays Baptist Church Non-Denominational Christ Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome from 11 am to 3 pm for $4.00. Centered, Spirit Led Worship Sacrament Meeting 682-4949 Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 18: Cheeseburger with fries, dessert. Check website for ministries: Sunday School St. Joseph's in Sheridan dayspringsheridan.com 11:20 a.m. Tues. and Thurs. 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 23: Tater tot casserole, roll, dessert. Sunday School 9:30 am 596-0847 • 3648 Hwy 287 R S & Priesthood Saturday 4:00 p.m. Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges 12:10 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 am Mutual (Youth Group) St. Patrick's/Ennis Sunday evening bible study Weds. 7:00p.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. RUBY VALLEY FOOD PANTRY, SHERIDAN HARRISON 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 Wednesday 9:00 a.m. and prayer time, 6 p.m COMMUNITY CHURCH Sheridan 842-5860 Harrison, Montana St. Mary's/Laurin Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon. Located at Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m. 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Bishop Dustin 684-5255 114 N. Main St. in Valley Assemply (formerly New Sunday School & Father John Crutchfield • Pastor ~ 842-5588 Beginnings). Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver 6 Blocks South of City Complex Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Madison Located in the heart of Valley Madison Valley for the Pastor Joe Miller Star to Virginia City. Contact Doug 842-5587 or Jim Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises Presbyterian 842-5573 for more information. To Our God. Spread the Word! Church WORSHIP September - April ~ 11 a.m. MEALS ON WHEELS, SHERIDAN May - August ~ 9 a.m. Everyone Welcome The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors 60 Fully Accessible years and over Monday - Friday. Seniors may choose Rev. Jean M. Johnson to eat at the senior center, family style for $3.50 or have 682-4355 ~ Ennis Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Phil 2:16 their meal delivered for $4.00. Delivered meals are within Holding forth the word of life: the city limits of Sheridan and should be called in by 10 Dr. Ray Teston a.m. Call Shirley Sand at 842-5966. Pastor CHURCH OF Christian Science JESUS CHRIST OF Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. ENNIS SENIOR CENTER MEALS, ENNIS Society 114 N. Main, Sheridan LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. MONDAY – FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Ennis Branch Sunday Service & 842-5845 Pastor Duane B. Deshner 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Sacrament Meeting Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Reservations 682-4422 10:00 a.m. Phone 682-4244 SBC To help us plan, please call at least 24 hours in advance for meal deliv- Wednesday Valley Kids- after MADISON VALLEY Sunday School ALL WELCOME school to 6:45 p.m. ery or if you plan to dine in. Ennis Senior center, 315 W Main Street 11:20 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Each week a Bible lesson full of Aides for the hearing impaired R S & Priesthood Ruby Valley Food Pantry- 12:10 p.m. healing Christian concepts is read aloud in our Sunday service. Saturdays 10 a.m.-Noon Family History Center Ruby Valley United THURSDAY MAY 18 – THURSDAY MAY 25 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Our mission is to Love Jesus, Love Methodist Parish THURSDAY MAY 18: CHICKEN FRIED STEAK, President Chandler www.ChristianScience.com People, and Reach the Valley. Invites You To Worship With Us 682-3020 MASHERS AND GRAVY, VEGGIES, DESSERT Pastors Travis & Kristina Walker (BIRTHDAY) THE Office: (406)842-5934 MEATBALL SUB, PASTA ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Ruby Valley Home: (406)842-7732 FRIDAY MAY 19: BAHA’I FAITH Loving God, Loving People Baptist Church SALAD, VEGGIE STICKS, DESSERT Man must be a lover of the Church of the Valley Sunday School 9:30 AM light no matter from what Tony Shaw, Pastor Twin Bridges PORK CHOP JOHN, CHIPS Worship Service 10:30 AM MONDAY MAY 22: day-spring it may appear. 842-5602 Sunday School 11:00 a.m. He must be a lover of the Wednesday Ministries Worship 11:00 a.m. AND APPLESAUCE, DESSERT rose no matter in what soil Kids Club Submerge (K-6) 3:15 PM Youth Group Weds at 6:30 pm it may be growing. Family Dinner 5:30 PM Sunday School 9:45 a.m. TUESDAY MAY 23: SPAGHETTI, SALAD AND He must be a seeker of the Bethel UMC Youth and Adult Bible Study/Prayer Worship Service 11 a.m. Sheridan BREAD, DESSERT truth no matter from what Meeting 6:30 PM source it come. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. WEDNESDAY MAY 24: CHICKEN KABOBS, Attachment to the lantern Pastor Greg Ledgerwood Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. is not loving the light. Ready Set Grow Preschool ROASTED POTATOES, DESSERT AND 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT One block behind IGA, Sheridan Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 PINOCHLE AT 12:45 P.M. www.baha’i.org 682-4197 THURSDAY MAY 25: CREAMED EGGS OVER Madison County Episcopal Churches TOAST, FRUIT, DESSERT In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Join Us for Sunday Worship! Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan GET RESULTS. 10 a.m. adult forum Sunday Sunday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. www.rvec.org Bible Study advertise in The Madisonian. Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. 682-4199 843-5296 842-7713 call 682-7755 to make a plan.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group Meeting Every Thurs. at Faced with a drinking problem? Meets every Saturday at 6 8 p.m., Church of the Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. Valley, Twin Bridges p.m. & starts with a meal. ALANON MEETING SUN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, Same Time - Same Place Virginia City Library MON. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of DAYSPRING MISSION M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking ALANON “Keep it Simple.” WED. - 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church in Jeffers 3648 Hwy 287, Sheridan Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley A.A. MEETING FRI. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of Thursdays, 8 pm 596-0707 Bethany Hall, Sheridan M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking (behind Methodist Church) 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis ALANON Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm 843-5352 Virginia City Suzy 685-3692 12 step program B8 Thursday, May 18, 2017 Panther National Honor Society

Submitted by Laurie Bartoletti Sheridan Schools

Sheridan High School in- ducted three sophomores into the National Honor Society on Monday, April 24. Superinten- dent Micheal Wetherbee was the guest speaker. He focused on the graduating seniors and the leadership they bring to the school. The four pillars of National Honor Society are: leadership, scholarship, service and character.

Photo courtesy Laurie Bartoletti From L: Charali Wetherbee, Destiny Fabel, Arnold Smith- son, Janie Smart and new mem- bers Isaac Bendon, Mox Lee and Maya Hagen. February, March students of the month for Sheridan Schools

Submitted by Emily McParland citizenship, leadership and academic Fourth-grade: Kaden Browne 12th-grade: Aspen Tutsch Fifth-grade: Katie Hamilton Sheridan Schools attitude. Fifth-grade: Kialar Maddison Sixth-grade: Catherine Gronning Sixth-grade: Devany Davidson March Seventh-grade: Faith Larsen Sheridan Schools is pleased to an- February Seventh-grade: Joseph Gilman Kindergarten: Myles McNeal Eighth-grade: Desaray Tipton nounce the students of the month for Kindergarten: Maggie Robison Eighth-grade: Ana Sofia Du-Pond First-grade: Addison Stout Ninth-grade: Madison Fabel both February and March. Students First-grade: Charlie Larsen Ninth-grade: Cade McParland Second-grade: Abby Melvin 10th-grade: Moxon Lee are chosen by faculty and staff mem- Second-grade: Mylee Schrapps 10th-grade: Zach Piper Third-grade: Ethan Shepard 11th-grade: Ben Larsen bers based on the following criteria: Third-grade: James Reedy 11th-grade: Stephen Hamilton Fourth-grade: Ethan Shostak 12th-grade: Tristen Horn

Below is a sample SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT for the May 25 election.

NOTICE The machine shownNOTICE below will again be used at the May 25th Special Election at all Madison County polling places. The AutoMARK is a way for voters with disabilities to mark their paper ballots independently. It is equipped with a touch screen, Braille key pads and head phones.

Because Madison County will be hand-counting the ballots for this one-race election, we will not be using the M650 Scanner to tabulate your ballots.

PUBLIC NOTICE: THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON May 25th, 2017 ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT #1-1 VIRGINIA CITY: Virginia City Players Rehearsal Hall (on Idaho Street) PRECINCT #1-2 ALDER: Alder Community Fire Hall PRECINCT #5 SHERIDAN: Sheridan Public Library PRECINCT #7 TWIN BRIDGES: Twin Bridges High School’s Montana Room PRECINCT #15-1 JEFFERSON ISLAND: Cardwell Store Pavilion (change for this election) PRECINCT #15-2 HARRISON: Harrison School PRECINCT #20 ENNIS (RURAL): Ennis Rural Fire Hall PRECINCT #21 ENNIS (TOWN): Ennis Town Hall For Absentee Voting, electors may request an absentee ballot by mail, or come to the new Madison County Administrative Building, directly across the street from the Courthouse, at 103 West Wallace, Virginia City, at the Clerk and Recorder / Election Offi ce, from 8 am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday. Absentee voting will end at NOON May 24th, 2017. FOR PRECINCT 5, 7, 15-2, 20 AND 21: THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 am to 8:00 pm FOR PRECINCT 1-1, 1-2, AND 15-1 (Polls having fewer than 400 registered voters): THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at 406-843-4270 or visit our web site at madisoncounty.mt.gov Thursday, May 18, 2017 B9 thank you for preserving our history, for our future and your hard work this past legislative session.

Governor Steve Bullock

Senator Representative Jeff Welborn Ray Shaw

From the Montana Heritage Commission

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Submitted by Michael Morgan Anderson-Simpson Post 89

In March, Sheridan’s American Legion Post 89 completed the American Legion American- ism and Government Survey Program at the Sheridan High School. After all the surveys were scored, the post selected the winners in the eighth-grade and high school senior levels. The first place winners in each category had their surveys forwarded for consideration at the state level. At the eighth-grade Level, Elizabeth Hamilton took first place, Ruby Rossiter second place and Mackenzee Fabel third place. All received a certificate of participation and the first place winner received a cash prize. At the high school senior level, Arnold Smithson took first place, Charali Wetherbee second place and Tionna Schwend third place. All received a certificate of participation and the first place winner received a cash prize.

Photo courtesy Mike Morgan From L: Mike Morgan, post adjutant, with Tionna Schwend, Arnold Smith- sonand Charali Wetherbee, and Chris Mumme, past commander.

Photo courtesy Mike Morgan From L: Mike Morgan, post adjutant, with eighth-grade winners Ruby Rossiter, Eliza- beth Hamilton and Macken- zee Fabel, and Chris Mumme, past com- mander.

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Submitted by Michael Morgan high school students had a choice of two essay questions: Should we Sophia Du-Pond (19th amendment) tied for third place. All received Anderson-Simpson Post 89 keep or do away with the Electoral College; or should we keep or do a certificate of participation and the first place winner received a cash away with the two party system? The first place winner in each cat- prize. In March, Sheridan’s American Legion Post 89 completed the egory had their essays forwarded for consideration at the state level. At the high school level, Aspen Tutsch took first place, Charali American Legion Americanism and Constitution Essay contest at the At the eighth-grade level, Elizabeth Hamilton (first and second Wetherbee second place and Arnold Smithson third place. All re- Sheridan High School. The eighth-graders were asked which Consti- amendments) took first place, Luke Dvorak (first amendment) took ceived a certificate of participation and the first place winner received tutional amendment was the most important to them and why? The second place and Coleman Gilman (first amendment) and Anna a cash prize.

TOP LEFT Photo courtesy Mike Morgan From L: Mike Morgan, post adjutant, with eighth-grade winners Luke Dvorak, Elizabeth Hamilton, Coleman Gillman and Anna Sophia Du-Pond, and Chris Mumme, past commander.

BOTTOM LEFT Photo courtesy Mike Morgan From L: Mike Morgan, post adjutant, with Arnold Smithson, Aspen Tutsch and Charali Wetherbee, and Chris Mumme, past commander.

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Submitted by Kari Montgomery Twin Bridges

On Saturday, May 13, Sheridan and Twin Bridges dancers and gymnasts put on their spring performance, titled Heaven On Earth.

Clockwise from top left Photo courtesy Kari Montgomery Kindergarten dancers perform. Fourth and fifth-grade gymnasts. Three and 4-year-old dancers perform. Kindergarteners smile through their routine.

Woman’s club scholarships Submitted by Laura Gilmore Madison Valley Woman’s Club

The Madison Valley Woman’s Club gave $27,000 in scholarships to Ennis High School se- niors on May 11. A total of $40,000 is given away, including alumni and nontraditional students, all with proceeds from the Nearly New Shoppe. It is a true community scholarship. Photo courtesy Laura Gilmore Front row from L: Gavin McKitrick, woman’s club scholarship chairman Laura Gilmore, Brigit Croy, Baylee Sciuchetti, Alyssa Kimmey. Middle row from L: Bridger Williams, Tracer Croy, Elizabeth Ball, Grace Kimmey, Caelin Marum, woman’s club president Lynn Leeming, Ana Garcia. Back row from L: Bryson Glines, Ty Morgan, Lane Sitz, Amanda Kimmey, woman’s club treasurer Connie Ellerman.

MSIT completes welcome sign

Submitted by Stephanie Kruer Main Street Improvement Team

As you drive into Sheridan, the town welcomes you with a beautiful handmade sign, brought to you by Sheridan’s Main Street Improvement Team. The welcome sign on the south end of town now is fully complimented by a welcome sign on the north end of town. Recently, stone work was completed on the north sign, to the admiration of residents and visitors alike. Both signs are the product of local artisan welder and metals fabricator, Glenn Gold- thwait, who donated his time and labor to create these impressive entrance signs. Dan Kenworthy, with a local electric company installed the solar lighting for the signs and the stone work that enhances the north entrance sign was installed by Jack Bieler, both of whom graciously contributed their labor. The remain- der of the funding and costs were raised and dedicated by MSIT. MSIT is a proactive group that sponsors fundraisers annually (such as the Mingling for Main Jillian.Skin.Care Street wine festival that has been ongoing for 10 years straight) to raise money for various im- provement projects. Successful projects include installation of period lighting along Main Street, NOW AT TRENZ SALON & DAY SPA creation of the Main Street Park, the welcome to Sheridan entrance signs, summer flower bar- rels, seasonal banners, new garbage cans and park benches, decorating for holidays, past chair of the summer festival, the Christmas Stroll and the farmers’ market – just to name a few. Present- ly, MSIT provides matching funds for business improvement grants sponsored by the chamber Grand Opening Specials of commerce, and the team also is working on a historical walking tour. Facials · Waxing · Body Treatments Makeup · Lash Extensions GET RESULTS. FRIDAY, MAY 19TH 1 P.M. TO 4 P.M. Raffl e, Prizes, Food & Drinks

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