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75¢ | Volume 141, Issue 16 www.madisoniannews.com Thursday, February 14, 2013 Sheridan man enters Alford plea in sexual assault case Ben Coulter fore Judge Loren Tucker. Street business in Sheridan in of sexual abuse of children was vince a judge or jury to find Madison County Deputy The Madisonian Dennis Ray Jensen entered June 2012. The girls were be- dismissed by a motion from the the defendant guilty beyond a Attorney Chris McConnell said [email protected] an Alford plea of guilty to one tween 11 and 12 years old at the prosecution. reasonable doubt. According Jensen must undergo a pre-sen- count of sexual assault, a felony. time of the incident, and the al- An Alford plea is similar to to Montana law “a person who tence investigation that includes A Sheridan man arrested in According to the affidavit for leged victims were all included a no-contest plea in in which a knowingly subjects another per- a psychosexual evaluation by the July on sexual assault charges probable cause in the case, Jen- in the one count of sexual assault. defendant admits that sufficient son to any sexual contact without Adult Probation and Parole Bu- entered a change of plea in Dis- sen allegedly grabbed three girls After the Court accepted evidence exists with which the consent commits the offense of reau before a date is set for his trict Court on Monday, Feb. 4 be- inappropriately inside his Main Jensen’s plea, a second count prosecution could likely con- sexual assault.” sentencing. Regional land agencies present updates, coordinate efforts

Ben Coulter table,” Schulz said. The Madisonian Ennis National Fish Hatch- [email protected] ery biologist Ron Hopper report- ed that they are currently spawn- The Madison County Com- ing four of their six strains of missioners met with representa- rainbow trout that will produce tives from various regional land approximately 23 million eggs and resource management agen- that will be sent out all over the cies at a the Alder Fire Hall on country. They are also producing Thursday, Jan. 31 to report on sterile triploid eggs to be sent to current and ongoing projects Arizona. running through their respective Tim Egan, a Department offices. of Natural Resources and Con- As those in attendance in- servation unit manager out of troduced themselves, Commis- Dillon, reported a recent sale fa- sioner Dave Schulz explained the cilitated by the Bureau of Land purpose of coordination meet- Management of approximately ings is to help facilitate the shar- half a million board feet of tim- ing of useful information in an ber from the Monkey Gulch Area interactive and informative set- near California Creek. Egan also ting. reported on March 15 -17 there “The value of that is how it will be firefighter training hosted might reflect, benefit, alter or be a means to anybody else at the Turn to REGIONAL on pg. 2 Harrison

community receives Photos by Ben Coulter Several members of the Harrison community gathered during Monday night’s school board meeting to listen to a presentation on school security presentation on from Madison County Undersheriff Roger Thompson. school safety Schools around the county Ben Coulter by Madison County Undersher- The Madisonian iff Roger Thompson and outlined take closer look at safety plans [email protected] the different types of scenarios that law enforcement agencies By Faith Moldan safe,” Harding said. “All doors safety issues oc- The Harrison School Board plan for when they conduct an For The Madisonian at the school are locked except cur, the plans do and members of the surrounding emergency rescue operation at a the front door. Visitors must not do any good community listened to a presen- school. Schools across the coun- walk by and check in with the if they are not tation on school safety presented “It was designed to give the try, including area schools, be- administration before proceed- routinely prac- by the Madison County Sheriff’s schools and school staff an idea gan taking a closer look at their ing elsewhere in the building.” ticed, reviewed Office at their regular school of what to expect in worst case safety plans after the December The procedure for visitors is and updated. To board meeting on Tuesday night. scenario for law enforcement re- 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook El- nearly identical in Ennis. get school staff While the presentation was sponse,” Thompson said of the ementary in Connecticut. While “The outside doors are and boards of Madison County Undersheriff Roger Thompson scheduled at the January board presentation. “There is no fool- this reexamination of proce- locked and visitors must be trustees thinking meeting following the mass proof way to do this.” dures is recent the desire to keep buzzed in by the secretary or even more about rison School Board’s Feb. 11 school shooting in Connecticut The three scenarios that law local students safe is not new. principal,” Ennis Superinten- student safety, Madison County meeting. on December 14, several mem- enforcement agencies plan for Kim Harding, Superin- dent John Overstreet said. “Vis- Undersheriff Roger Thompson “Obviously for us it is a bers of the community took an are barricaded suspects, hostage tendent in Sheridan, said her itors check in and get a visitor’s has presented information at all little closer to home,” Harrison extra interest in the topic follow- rescues and active shooter in- school’s safety plan was imple- badge.” the schools on school hostage Superintendent Fred Hofman ing an incident on Jan. 25 where terventions. Thompson said that mented long before she began Although all the Madison and active shooter incidents. said of safety concerns. A Har- a Harrison student brought fire- a barricaded suspect is the best work there. County schools have strate- Thompson most recently pre- arms to school. “The school is extremely gies in place in case various sented this information at Har- Turn to SAFETY on pg. 2 The presentation was given Turn to HARRISON on pg. 2 Local schools eye increased funding By Faith Moldan mously cleared the Senate lican Llew Jones of Con- “We have a low prop- the school is happy to have resource development and For The Madisonian Education and Cultural rad, SB175 had few oppo- erty tax base and declin- used computers from the school taxpayer success. Resources Committee on nents at a Jan. 30 hearing. ing enrollment,” Hokanson Department of Corrections Larger school districts, Students will not be Feb. 6 with some technical There were more than 40 said during the committee for students to use, the 89 such as Billings, would re- the only ones benefitting amendments, but is not yet proponents representing hearing last month. “We students in Harrison de- ceive a larger basic entitle- from a popular schoolSchool scheduled for a Fundingvote on the school districts of all siz- seem to be continually serve better. ment compared to smaller funding bill if it passes Senate floor. es from all corners of the asking for more and more The bill, which can schools like Harrison. Oil the senate and house. Sen- “It’s fairly complete,” state and only two oppo- just to keep up.” be found online in its new- and gas revenue provides ate Bill 175, which along Ennis Superintendent John nents. Among the propo- Keeping up includes est amended version, calls much of the funding, so if with increased funding Overstreet said of SB175. nents was Harrison School implementing new Com- for funding and flexibility the revenue goes away so also proposes property “It includes funding for Board Trustee Ann Ho- mon Core standards as for student achievement, does the tax relief, Har- tax relief, is backed by large and small schools. kanson. She said that while well as updating school statewide tax relief, tax rison Superintendent Fred both parties, schools of All schools are facing bud- the bill is not perfect, it’s infrastructure and tech- relief for oil and gas im- Hofman said. He added Llew Jones all sizes, and numerous get shortfalls.” the best thing the board nology. Hokanson told the pacted areas, and an education groups. It unani- Sponsored by Repub- has seen. committee that although alignment of natural Turn to FUNDING on pg. 2

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P.O. Box 417 • Twin Bridges, MT P.O. Box 587 • Sheridan, MT 24 Hour Better Banking @ 888-842-5121 59754 59749 Visit us online at (406) 684-5678 (406) 842-5411 www.madisoniannews.com A2 Thursday, February 14, 2013 REGIONAL from pg. 1 one of the many duties his office Suzuki also reported the BLM submitted their response is responsible for is permitting completion of the Noble Dam to the Department of the Inte- in Twin Bridges, and he said Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates for on site wastewater systems. project in the Noble Fork Drain- rior Board of Land Appeals and there may be an opportunity for This includes working with the age of the Tobacco Root Moun- there is currently a stay in place. Type 3 Incident Management 30 Years - .000% Points county planning department to tains. The dam was damaged by If the stay is approved the BLM training to be scheduled at a look at the planning aspects of heavy runoff in spring 2011 and will not bring in horses, and later date. 3.500 % Rate 3.634% APR setbacks and working with land- a secondary, auxiliary spillway Fosse said the National Wild “With the two big fires that owners to make sure systems are was installed to prevent future Horse and Burrow Program may we had last summer, there was installed to prevent degradation damage from heavy ice. He also decide whether or not to move quite a bit more interest in doing 15 Years - .000% Points of both surface and ground wa- said he recently met with a col- the animals depending on the that,” said Egan. ter. laborative group of local hunt- what happens with the appeals. Rate APR Montana Department of 2.750% 2.987% “Basically we’re looking at ers, landowners, ranchers and Fosse said it can take Depart- Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a $200,000.00 loan amount Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region watershed protection and well- concerned organizations about ment of the Interior Board of with a 1% loan origination fee, $975.00 underwriting fee, $295.00 document processing fee, Mers fee 3 Warden Captain Sam Sheppard $11.95, $15.00 flood determination fee, $4.00 transcript fee, 15 days of prepaid interest and *discount head protection at the same the potential for a project that Land Appeals anywhere from point fee as stated above. reported that the current wolf time,” Urbonas said. would benefit the forest land- several months to a couple years season for hunting and trapping Natural Resources Conser- scape in the Greenhorn area of to make a decision. is scheduled to continue through vation Services district conser- the Gravelly Range, possibly in “If the stay is denied, then the end of February. He also said vationist Trisha Cracroft from coordination with the Bureau of the horses will come in,” said AUTO LOANS there have been a minimal num- AS Sheridan said her office is pre- Land Management. Fosse. “That’s how it works with ber of game damage hunts in the paring for the upcoming field Supervisory natural re- BLM until the final ruling is de- LOW AS Madison district this winter. season, where they will be con- source specialist Pat Fosse with cided.” “All the work we’ve done ducting large scale land assess- the Dillon BLM office reported Madison Conservation Dis- over the last several years with ments, doing range inventory the south Tobacco Roots Phase trict watershed coordinator Sun- % the Madison Valley working rate and water monitoring projects One timber sale to RY Timber, ni-Heikes Knapton reported the 4.5 Office: 406.682.4215 groups of sportsmen and land- Toll Free: 888.622.4215 and continuing to support other a project that harvested approxi- district will host the second of a owners seems to be working 213 E. Main St soil health projects in the area. mately 1100 acres of timber with three-part soil health workshop % with changing behavior of elk APR Ennis, MT 59729 Kevin Suzuki from the optional units from six different focusing on creating a balanced 4.879 spending too much time down Rates subject to change without notice. APR calculation United States Department of drainages in the area, includ- system to benefit livestock and on the flats,” said Sheppard. based on $20,000.00 loan amount with a $149.00 loan fee, Agriculture Forest Service of- ing South Meadow Creek, East land health on Feb. 14. The dis- 48 payments of $459.67 on approved credit. He also reported that FWP fice in Ennis reported that there Granite Creek, Mill Creek, Cali- trict will also continue the Madi- Director Jeff Hagener was re- is an ongoing timber harvest fornia Creek and the Noble Fork son Stream Team water monitor- cently appointed by Governor project up South Meadow Creek, of Wisconsin Creek. ing project, a partnership with Steve Bullock, having previ- www.bankingonthefuture.com and soon there will be a scope Fosse also reported the lat- the Department of Environmen- ously served as director from of work for a project to remove est update on the proposed long tal Quality. Last year the project 2001-2008. dead and dying trees that pres- term holding facility for wild assessed the level of metals and Madison County Sanitar- ent a roadside hazard from units horses near Ennis, where five nutrients in the water, and this SILVER STAR DOG GROOMER ian and Solid Waste Manager in North and South Meadow different landowners have filed year they will focus on sediment Wayne Urbonas reported that Carol Lince - In The Valley Since ‘73 Creek. appeals against the project. The and temperature levels.

• Small to Medium Dogs • Basic Clip FREE! HARRISON from pg. 1 er situations are the most diffi- Highway Patrol, fire depart- cure in Place has been lifted. For cult because the suspect has the ments, ambulance crews and a Lockdown procedure, teachers • Bath $10 or Nail $5 • TLC Always of the three scenarios, because it most amount of control over the medical units. Madison County must lock the classroom door, usually allows law enforcement situation. Law enforcement must also has an agreement with tacti- turn off lights and close win- the most amount of time to plan a take immediate action when they cal response teams from Gallatin dows and shades, and students Gentle Temperaments, Please tactical response. However, this arrive on the scene, which can and Butte/Silver Bow Counties. must move away from doors and Call for an appointment: 684-5761 scenario can turn into a hostage last anywhere from a couple of The Madison County Sheriff’s windows. Nobody is allowed in or active shooter situation if the minutes to several hours. Again, Office has practiced emergency or out of the classroom, and only suspect is near other people. the active shooter scenario can rescue situations at local school the teachers are allowed to an- Hostage situations occur easily turn into a hostage situa- districts for years, Thompson swer phones. when a barricaded suspect de- tion. said, and copies of school layout Madison County Sher- cides to hold innocent people “If something like this plans are kept in each patrol ve- iff Dave Schenk explained the

Customw Building Design & against their will using violence, should happen, just keep in the hicle. necessity of maintaining open Conventional Frame Homes the threat of violence or the po- back of your minds that you not The Harrison School Dis- lines of communication between Commercial tential for violence. If the suspect only will have a law enforce- trict has two separate procedures school districts and local law en- B Remodels & Additions makes no attempt to takes lives, Hand-crafted Log Homes ment response from the Madison for dealing with emergency situ- forcement. law enforcement will attempt to County Sheriff’s Office, you will ations at the school. The Secure “It’s important for the & negotiate, but Thompson said also have probably four or five in Place protocol instructs teach- school district to know what we E all phases of construction a rapid change in tactics can be other agencies very easily re- ers to close their classroom door, do when we show up, and vise design and consulting expected if the situation turns. sponding to something like this,” continue teaching, and look for versa,” Schenk said. “It’s impor- Brad Bullock Office Ken Evans While hostage situations again he added. email messages that cannot be tant for us to know what your 581-4117 682-7942 490-2758 usually allow law enforcement Available resources include publicly announced. Teachers procedures are so that we know time to plan a tactical response, sheriff’s departments from must report anyone who is out of what each other’s duties and re- it can easily develop into an ac- Madison, Jefferson and Gallatin the classroom, and students are sponsibilities are.” tive shooter situation. Counties as well as the Montana not allowed to leave until the Se- Thompson said active shoot-

SAFETY from pg. 1 sentiment echoed by Overstreet. board, community members – Fred Thomas, a Republican from “Student safety is our number but where they do not receive Stevensville, has a bill draft re- rison student brought one loaded one concern, but we still want the aid is in funding to update fa- quest regarding school safety. and one unloaded gun to school school to be a welcoming place. cilities. Schools continue to face The unintroduced bill, LC1185, is on Jan. 25. Nobody was injured It’s a hard balancing act.” budget cuts and many times have entitled “Generally revise educa- or harmed in this instance, but it The Madison County Sher- to make only the improvements tion laws related to school safety prompted continued discussion iff’s Department has used each they can afford and not all that and security.” If passed, the bill that the Harrison Board of Trust- school for active shooter drills are wanted or necessary. would grant schools one-time- ees began at its January meeting. and deputies have school plans to “No funding is available only money to update school fa- “There are some things we could better aid them if they are called from the state or at the federal cilities to ensure student safety. reasonably do to make the school to help. They also have good level,” said Dennis Parman, Financial support is just one safer, but you can’t prevent ev- e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com working relationships with oth- Deputy Superintendent of Public part of guaranteeing students erything,” Hofman said. er law enforcement in the area, Instruction. “Title IV Safe and remain safe in Madison County “Schools are a very pub- some of which offer services the Drug-Free Schools used to be a schools. lic place. Everybody cares very Sheriff’s Department doesn’t federal source, but budget cuts “We have a lot of sup- greatly about schools and their provide. have reduced the amounts for port,” Harding said of Sheridan students, but things are go- Madison Valley Schools seek out input and schools to such low levels. There school’s work on safety policies ing to happen,” Thompson told assistance in formulating their is little a school can do with it.” with community members and students, staff and community Plumbing & Heating policies and procedures from The lack of funding may law enforcement. “It’s up to all members gathered in Harrison. A Serving Madison County several resources – staff, school change this legislative session. of us.” for over 25 years FUNDING from pg. 1 • New Construction It doesn’t happen very often that the same Senate Education and legislation from afar, Sheridan • Service Work that he feels the oil and gas mon- the teachers, administrators and Cultural Resources Committee Superintendent Kim Harding ey will not stop coming any time school boards all agree. Every- heard Senate Bill 42. Sponsored said it’s too early to do any plan- • Winterization soon so it is important SB175 body gave up a little bit.” by Robyn Driscoll, a Democrat ning in regards to school funding • Drain Cleaning passes through the senate and While SB175 is not the only from Billings, SB42 has not been and budgets. • Remodels moves on to the house. proposed school funding bill, voted on by the committee. The “Each year you wish and “The real battle begins in it is the only one voted on by a bill aims to increase K-12 BASE hope and plan,” Harding said. Jerry Singleton the house,” Hofman said. “This committee and moving on to aid, but did not have as much “Pulling this bill (SB175) apart © ‘ . Master Plumber #811 90 WARNER BROS bill, if it passes, will be historic. a floor hearing and vote. Nine support as SB175 received. would reduce its efficiency. It Phone: 406-682-7913 days prior to the SB175 hearing, Keeping an eye on proposed needs to stay intact.” Cell: 581-3025 It encompasses so many things. P.O. Box 1115 • [email protected] • Ennis, MT 59729 CROY Getting Some Sun

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more news From Madison County Elk in Pioneer Mountains test negative for brucellosis Ben Coulter the U.S. Department of Agricul- districts where brucellosis has ty Zaluski with the Montana gion, which will help us better ber citizen working group with The Madisonian ture Animal and Plant Health been found in elk. The Desig- Department of Livestock called define livestock populations at representation from livestock [email protected] Inspection Service (APHIS), nated Surveillance Area (DSA) the findings significant as they risk.” and wildlife interests inside and and recent data was collected is the area in southwest Mon- relate to the DSA for brucel- FWP Region 3 supervisor outside the DSA and the Great- Recent results from a in min-January using helicop- tana established by the Mon- losis, adding that the ability of Pat Flowers said in the press er Yellowstone Area. They are multi-year study conducted by ters and net guns to capture the tana Department of Livestock livestock producers to market release that the southern part attempting to “collaboratively the Montana Department of elk. In addition to brucellosis in 2010 where seropositive elk their cattle at an interstate level of the Tobacco Root Mountains identify a problem statement, Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) testing, 30 of the animals were are known to exist. Because relies on their ability to suc- would be a possible location for fundamental objectives and po- on the presence of brucellosis in fitted with GPS tracking collars livestock can contract brucel- cessful manage the disease. the study to continue next year. tential management options rel- elk in the Greater Yellowstone to provide researchers with ad- losis from seropositive elk, pro- “First, it shows that the “This group of elk remains ative to effective management area indicate not one of the 100 ditional information about their ducers in the DSA are required boundaries for the Designated brucellosis-free, and that’s a of elk in areas where brucellosis elk tested in the Pioneer Moun- movement within the region. to use testing, vaccination and Surveillance Area (DSA) are good thing for wildlife and for has been identified and where tains have been exposed to the Hunting Districts 329, 331 surveillance methods to reduce well placed within the region,” the livestock industry,” said there is concern about brucello- disease. and 332 in the Pioneer Moun- the risk of transmission from he said in a Feb. 7 press release. Flowers. sis transmission between live- The study is being funded tains were selected for the elk to livestock. “It is also providing more data FWP Commissioners are stock and elk,” according to the by FWP as well as a grant from study due to their proximity to State veterinarian Dr. Mar- about elk movement in the re- also working with a 12-mem- working group’s charter. Madison County CERT program grows By Faith Moldan program is common and active in respond to another call straight- “Practicing like this makes us For The Madisonian Madison County. away or at full force. “Communi- better prepared,” she said. “We have responded to ty members with the knowledge The CERT concept was de- Being prepared is always a earthquakes, high winds and bro- to help their neighbors are great.” veloped and implemented by the good thing, especially in Madi- ken water mains,” Redfield said. Anyone can become a part Los Angeles City Fire Depart- son County where the potential Training opportunities exist of CERT. The recent course in ment (LAFD) in 1985. The LAFD for disasters of many kinds is around the county, but Redfield Harrison brought locals from created the Disaster Prepared- ever present, and professional re- said they need a group of 10 or Harrison, Ennis and Three Forks. ness Division with the purpose sponders are not always the first more to hold the time-intensive Redfield estimated that there are of training citizens and private on scene or immediately avail- class that goes beyond basic first about a half dozen CERT mem- and government employees. The able. In that instance most peo- aid and CPR training. The CERT bers in Sheridan, Twin Bridges, Emergency Management Insti- ple would turn to their family, course includes nine training and Virginia City. Ennis has tute (EMI) and the National Fire friends and neighbors for help. sections. The 20 hour training close to a dozen. Other CERT Academy adopted and expanded Luckily, a group of area citizens includes an introduction to di- programs are present in Gran- the CERT materials believing recently took the time to com- saster preparedness, fire safety, ite County, Beaverhead County, them applicable to all hazards. plete the Community Emergency basic first aid, search and rescue, Musselshell County, Custer The course is funded by Home- Response Team (CERT) training CERT organization and the In- County, Cascade County, and land security so it is provided in Harrison. cident Command System (ICS), Lewis and Clark County. at no charge to the participants. The CERT program is disaster psychology training, ter- “About 90 percent of the Each participant receives a pack about readiness, people helping rorism, and the course ends with CERT members wear different of essential equipment needed to people, rescuer safety and doing a “hands-on” exercise: real-life hats,” Redfield said. respond to an incident as well as the greatest good for the great- simulation to help the responders Stephanie Marcotte, who information needed to help them- est number. It is a positive and use what they have learned and works at the Madison Valley selves, their family, their neigh- realistic approach to emergency identify which skills they need to Medical Center in Ennis, said she bors and their community in the and disaster situations where refine. Supplemental training for felt the need to attend the CERT event of an unforeseen disaster. citizens will be initially on their members to learn how to assist course. “It’s a lot to take in,” Lisa own and their actions can make with animals in an emergency is “I didn’t have a lot of experi- Brubaker, clinic manager and a difference. Community Emer- also available. ence with disaster relief on a com- social worker, told the class in gency Response Team members “It’s an immense help,” munity level. I wanted to be bet- Harrison during her presentation can give critical support to first Harrison Fire Chief Joe Husar ter prepared,” she said. Marcotte about disaster psychology. “I’m responders, provide immediate said of the CERT program. Hu- and others taking the course had very impressed you’re here.” assistance to victims, and orga- sar added that the Harrison Fire experience with various disasters For more information about nize spontaneous volunteers at a Department and QRU are often - earthquakes, floods, fires and the Madison County Community disaster site. called out to assist other depart- explosions prior to their CERT Corps Council and CERT, con- Photos by Faith Moldan Madison County Commu- ments on mutual aid calls, which training. Marcotte lost her home tact Wayne Redfield at 596-1443 New CERT trainees tend to an injured person during the simulation portion nity Corps Council Coordinator sometimes render them unable to in a fire years ago in California. or [email protected]. of the class in Harrison.; Wayne Redfield said the CERT Legislative Roundup – Week 5 By AMY R. SISK he said. the property tax on business- vedt, R-Kalispell, passed the a person’s property, record- Guns in school Community News Service A similar bonding measure es with less than $100,000 in Senate last week. Senate Bill 96 ing data or taking photographs Under a proposal before the UM School of Journalism failed to pass the 2011 Legisla- equipment. would reduce the tax rate to 1.5 without the property owner’s House Judiciary Committee, ture. Rep. Mary McNally, D- percent for companies with less knowledge. students would be able to keep HELENA – Gov. Steve In another appropriations Billings, brought the governor’s than $10 million in equipment Another drone-related mea- firearms locked in their cars on Bullock’s bill to construct new subcommittee last week, legis- proposal to the House Taxation and continue to exempt busi- sure, Senate Bill 150, passed school property. buildings and make renovations lators and higher education of- Committee last week. House nesses with less than $20,000. the Senate last week. That bill Rep. Jerry O’Neil, R-Co- at college campuses and other ficials discussed a new idea to Bill 332 would exempt more Companies with equipment val- would prevent information col- lumbia Falls, said House Bill public facilities passed its first make some of the funds schools than 10,000 small businesses ued at more than $10 million lected by drones from being 384 would put state law in com- test last week and continues to receive dependent on student from the tax. would pay a 3 percent rate. used in court proceedings. It pliance with the federal Gun make its way through the legis- performance. Currently, only businesses Drones would also prohibit govern- Free School Act, which creates lative process. Under the plan, the uni- with less than $20,000 in equip- The debate surrounding the ments in Montana from using an exemption for school dis- House Bill 14, also known versity system would develop ment do not pay the tax. Busi- non-military use of unmanned drones armed with weapons. tricts to decide whether to ex- as the Jobs and Opportunities standards over the next year to nesses above that amount pay aircraft, or drones, has reached Campaign finance pel students who bring guns to by Building Schools bill, made measure student achievement, a 2 percent tax on the value of the Montana Legislature where A Republican lawmaker school on a case-by-case basis. it out of an appropriations sub- including metrics such as grad- their equipment. lawmakers are seeking to re- from Conrad wants to make “It also allows a student in committee with a 4-2 vote. It uation rates and the time it takes “I receive a substantial strict their potential use by indi- sure people know when anony- rural Montana to take a gun in now moves to the House Appro- for students to earn a degree. tax bill every year,” said Anna viduals or governments. mous sources pay for campaign the trunk of their car and maybe priations Committee, and then The university system would Doran, who owns Big Dipper The Senate Judiciary Com- ads. do some hunting on the way to must pass the full House and decide how to allocate $7.5 mil- Ice Cream in Helena and sup- mittee last week endorsed Sen- House Bill 254, sponsored school or hunt on the way back Senate with a two-thirds vote in lion among its institutions in ports the bill. “These are dollars ate Bill 196, sponsored by Sen. by Rep. Rob Cook, would re- home,” he said. each chamber before the gover- 2015. I would like to put toward ex- Matt Rosendale, R-Glendive. quire that campaign materials Opponents from the Mon- nor can sign it into law. “I think this is very encour- panding my wholesale business The bill would prohibit individ- like television ads and fliers tana School Boards Association Bullock estimates the build- aging,” said Clayton Christian, or paying my seniors who are uals from using drones to collect contain a disclaimer when fund- and MEA-MFT teachers union ing projects would create 2,500 commissioner of higher educa- starting college next fall at UM information on their neighbors, ed by anonymous sources. argued that guns have no place jobs. The state would fund the tion. “It’s a voice from not only or MSU.” and law enforcement could not “I think that the voter has in school. They said it’s unlikely new facilities with nearly $100 the (regents), but also the execu- Although no one spoke use the devices without a search the right to know that these any school board would support million in state bonds, and the tive branch and the governor and against the bill, several propo- warrant. Government agencies groups are out there and that the measure, adding that stu- institutions would need to raise now, potentially, the Legislature nents and legislators expressed could still use them to monitor they prey on voters and that we dents facing disciplinary action $56.5 million in private money. to look where we can function concern that the bill provides public lands and international should do something about it,” for bringing a weapon to cam- Mick Robinson, deputy as a team to move that ultimate no relief for businesses over the borders. he said last week during a hear- pus already have the right to a commissioner of higher educa- goal of more Montanans with a $100,000 threshold. That means During a hearing, Rosen- ing in front of the House State hearing. tion for administrative and fis- degree forward.” that a business with $101,000 in dale and supporters from the Administration Committee. Reporter Amy Sisk can be cal affairs, said he’s optimistic Here’s a look at other high- equipment would pay tax on the American Civil Liberties Union He also presented another reached at (425) 466-6633 or the bill will make it through the lights from the session’s fifth entire value of its equipment, and Montana County Attorneys measure, House Bill 255, which [email protected]. Fol- session. week: not merely on the $1,000 ex- Association cited an individu- would require political action low @amyrsisk on Twitter for “The campuses will be Business equipment tax ceeding the threshold. al’s right to privacy as reason to committees to submit a sum- the latest from the Capitol. looking forward to getting the Small business leaders sup- A competing proposal, restrict the use of drones. They mary of expenditures to donors fundraising kicked into gear,” port Bullock’s plan to eliminate sponsored by Sen. Bruce Tut- worry the devices could fly over upon request.

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From Lucy Ennis dinner was served including a framed and signed giclee salad, garlic bread and brown- of the Larry Zabel work An- This last Saturday eve- ies with ice cream. There were telope Above the Missouri ning the Madison Valley about 100 folks attending both River. It will be displayed Presbyterian Church present- dinner and show. There was a downtown so everyone will ed a “live“ radio show, Mon- pie auction and silent auction have an opportunity to bid and tana Home Companion. It was to add to the fun. The evening win this “priceless” piece of a huge success. Jim Forsberg was a fundraiser for the handi- art. Out of town friends of the and friends from the church capped accessible addition to church will get an email and and beyond presented a show the church and raised about also be given the opportunity full of music, fun, laughter, $2000 .Thank you everyone to bid. The money generated and commercials. Fins and for the support. by this auction will be desig- Feathers Chiropractic, Tita- The silent auction will nated for the elevator in the nium Brylcreem, Chevrolet, continue until April 2 with a church, which was something and the Ketchup Board ads special item. Mountain Cre- Larry Zabel supported during added to the laughter. Before ative Concepts, Randy Green his life. Photo submitted by Ron Hardwick the show a homemade lasagna and Kathy Carpenter, donated Judy Melin of Livingston, Jim Foresberg or Ennis and David Zimmerman of Pony make sweet music. Thursday, February 14, 2013

A4 opinion Coordination is a government to government relationship Dear Editor, enacted at the local level. Coor- lawful and justifiable before they voluntary action on the part of language in their policy state- sentative Kelly Flynn. Call and dination is a government to gov- can be implemented. The coor- local governments, and counties ment and in September of 2012 leave a message for passage by By now just about everyone ernment relationship between dinating State and Federal agen- choosing not to coordinate have MACo unanimously approved, the Local Government Commit- has heard the term coordination, presumed equals to discuss and cies have the final say, as long as that option. through resolution, the draft- tee by calling the Legislative but there continues to be some evaluate the impact of State and they can reasonably justify the For the past several years ing of a legislative bill to define Switch Board @ 444-4800. The confusion on what it means and Federal environmental and ad- logic behind their policies. I have been working with Farm coordination and outline an im- hearing will be held at 3 p.m., how it would benefit local gov- ministrative policies on local Adopting coordination lan- Bureau, MACo (the Montana plementation process. We have Thursday, Feb. 14, in Room 172 ernment and the citizens they citizens and facilitate the neces- guage should reduce the frequen- Association of Counties), and a worked all fall on the drafting of at the Capitol. represent. It can best be de- sary changes to minimize those cy and severity of lawsuits be- number of other property rights that bill and have sought support scribed as a tool (not a club) that impacts. It does not violate the cause policies will be reviewed advocacy groups to craft a co- and requested input from MACo Dan Happel allows a seat at the table for local Supremacy Clause as some have before they are implemented and ordination bill that reflects the as we finalized the language. Madison County government to work with State stated, merely requiring that local citizens will feel that gov- concerns and ideas of rural Mon- Please look up, read the Commissioner - District 2 or Federal governmental entities major impacts on local policies ernment again represents them. tanans. In the fall of 2011 Farm language, and support passage before major policy changes are by state and federal agencies be Coordination will be a strictly Bureau adopted coordination of HB 326 sponsored by Repre- We now have an opportunity to begin a new chapter of integrity Dear Editor, ited to two years based on the this District should understand $92,000 is the employee’s share paying $92,000 (plus interest) of tens of thousands of dollars to Montana statute of limitations one of the serious problems that of unpaid contributions. That is debts that rightfully should have an attorney to avoid paying our On Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, the for fraud. The Board denied that have resulted from the unwill- to say, Mr. Walsh would owe the been paid by Mr. Walsh. bills. Pay the money we owe. Teachers’ Retirement System motion, pointing out that where ingness of three board members District almost half of the money Doug Walsh is gone. We Get this thing settled, put it be- (TRS) Board rendered an im- there is concealment of material to consult a second attorney. the District owes TRS. However, now have an opportunity to be- hind us, move on, and seek the portant decision in the matter facts the statute of limitations Mr. Walsh owes approximately because the School District’s at- gin a new chapter of integrity. advice of an attorney who will of TRS v. Walsh and the Ennis doesn’t apply. The bottom line is $560,000 in illegally obtained torney has done nothing to se- We should seize this moment. represent only the interests of the School District. Walsh and the this: TRS can now go all the way pension benefits. The District cure that debt, such as put a lien Given this decision by the TRS District. District had sought to have TRS’ back to 2001 in recovering sums owes approximately $188,000 against his property before he Board, I urge Mr. Overstreet and Sincerely, recovery of unlawful benefits owed by Walsh and the District. in unpaid contributions. Of the sold it and left town, the taxpay- our School Board to stop letting David F. Kelley and unpaid contributions lim- The taxpayers and voters of $188,000 owed by the District, ers of this District may wind up interest run and to stop paying Ennis Who is the real and larger threat? obituaries Dear Editor, thinking compels me to question, who is the real and larger threat? Harold Wayne Gilman - July 16, 1947–Feb. 3, 2013 “The jury has a right to House Bill 290 (the Fully In- judge both the law as well as the formed Jury), failed on the House uating with a Bachelor of Sci- gan as a Vocational Agriculture Wayne was predeceased by fact in controversy”, First Chief Floor Saturday. This bill would ence in Agriculture Education Instructor in Absaroke High his parents, brother Robert, and Justice, U.S. Supreme Court, simply require judges to inform in 1972, followed by a Master of School in 1977. He continued nephew Greg. 1789. What part of this statement jurors of their right and duty. Science in Agriculture Education on at Beaverhead County High He is survived by son Duke does 62 House of Representative Twenty-three Republicans joined from Montana State University. School (BCHS) in Dillon where Wayne, daughter Rebecca (Mon- members not understand? Who all Democrats and voted against Wayne married Gail Ruth he taught and served as the FFA te) Ypma, daughter Rachel (Re- could possibly be threatened by your “right to an informed, im- Younge of Rochester, NY, in Chapter Advisor from 1979-2002 ece) Silve, daughter Katie Joy, the citizen who knows his rights, partial jury”, in violation of their 1970. To this union, five children where he influenced the lives of daughter Jessica (Lance) Swan- and exercises his duty as a Ju- oath. If this bothers you, contact were born. Wayne and Gail later countless students. Upon retir- son, four grandsons, brother ror? If chaos is the concern as your Legislator and demand an divorced. He was briefly married ing from BCHS Wayne took his Vern (Pamela) Gilman, sister suggested by the Montana Bar explanation. to Linda Hudson of Sacramento, love for agriculture to the state Betty (Bob) Nolte, sister-in-law Association Lobbyist, then one CA. In 1998 Wayne met Kathy of Washington. He served as an Pauline H. Gilman, and numer- must expect that they believe that Bob Wagner McDowell with whom he shared Instructor of Ag Ed at Arling- ous cousins, nieces, and neph- people aware of their rights are a Harrison the remainder of his life. ton High School for two years. ews. threat to civil order. This kind of Wayne served as a Montana This position led him to his role Services will be held Tues- Harold Wayne Gilman of State FFA 4th Vice President as Agriculture Science Program day, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Ruby, MT passed away on Sun- from 1965-66. Wayne spent Supervisor with the Office of Su- United Methodist Church in day, Feb. 3, 2013, at Virginia Ma- his youth working with his Dad perintendent of Public Instruc- Sheridan. Interment will follow Thank you, friends son Medical Center in Seattle, and brothers on the Robb Creek tion where he worked until his at the Taylor Cemetery near Al- WA. Louie Hansen Ranch picking passing. der. If you are unable to attend A heartful thank-you to all phone calls. It has all made my Wayne, the third son of bales. During college he en- Wayne was passionate about the service, please join us at the my friends, well wishers and es- recovery very positive and alot Harold Leslie Gilman and Alice joyed his summers tending bar at his connection to his community Elks Lodge in Virginia City at pecially Dana, Shane, Bailey and faster. It’s good to be home. Eleanor (Peggy) Costle Gilman the Bale of Hay Saloon and his and demonstrated that by his approximately 4 p.m. Cole, my family, for their prayers, With love, was born in Sheridan on July 16, winters tending bar at the Boze- involvement in 4-H, FFA, Elks, In lieu of flowers the family cards, flowers, food, gifts and Teri Larsen 1947. He attended grade school man Bowl. Following gradua- Volunteer Fire Department, Tay- requests that donations be made at Laurin, Alder, and Sheridan tion from college he worked as a lor Cemetery District, Madison to the Montana or Washington where he graduated from high construction foreman for Felton County Local Government Re- FFA Foundations, the Alder Fire school in 1965. He attended Construction of Missoula at vari- view Committee, the County Department or to a charity of the Western Montana College and ous jobs in Montana and Alaska. Planning Board, and several oth- donor’s choice. Montana State University, grad- Wayne’s career in education be- er organizations. Mary Tolson - Feb. 13, 1921 – Feb. 7, 2013 (USPS 325-340) Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper in Bozeman, she was the daugh- as the director of nursing. ice Deevy of Sun City, California; Published Thursdays at Ennis, Montana for Madison ter of Reverend Ele D. Swisher, a Mary and Jim enjoyed rais- brother Dr. Eli M. Swisher and his and South Jefferson Counties. minister in the Methodist Church, ing quarter horses in their retire- wife Margarite of Doylestown, and Arselia Bessie Swisher. She ment years until Jim’s death in Pennsylvania; grandsons Ray Owners/Publishers: lived in several towns throughout 2000. They traveled many miles Cedeno, Matthew Cedeno, Chris- Matt & Susanne Hill, Chris & Erin Leonard Montana where her father was to watch their beloved horses topher Ruppel, Brandon Ruppel, Advertising & Circulation Manager: Susanne Hill assigned. In 1939, she gradu- run. Mary’s passion for making James Tolson, Daniel Tolson; and Production: Erin Leonard ated from Sheridan High School. teddy bears brought her great joy nine great grandchildren. Advertising Sales Representative: Sara Racine Mary attended Willamette Uni- for over 20 years until her fingers She is preceded in death by Reporter: Ben Coulter versity in Oregon for two years could no longer stitch them to- her husband James, her son Ray, Contributors: and graduated from Stanford Uni- gether. and her faithful Scottie dog, An- Gail Banks, Gerry Mooney, Keith Axberg, Art Kehler, Allison versity School of Nursing. Mary Tolson is survived by nie. Clark, Kate Schwend, Faith Moldan She married James Tolson in daughter Carolyn Santillana and A memorial service will be 1945, made their home in Sheri- her husband Carlos of Cedar Park, conducted at Bethel Methodist ENNIS, MONTANA Mary Tolson, 91, of Sheri- dan, died peacefully on Thurs- dan, and raised four children. Texas; daughter Connie Cedeno Church in Sheridan at 2 p.m. on Mary worked for many years as a of Moses Lake, Washington; son Thursday, March 7, 2013. - Madisonian Editorial Policy - day, Feb. 7, 2013. Born Mary Carolyn Swisher on Feb. 13, 1921, nurse at the Ruby Valley Hospital Don Tolson and his wife Kristin Memorials may be made to Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the in Sheridan where she also served of Hamilton, Montana; sister Al- the Ruby Valley Hospital. Editor’s viewpoints on matters of public importance. Guest edi- torials and letters from readers (Letters to the Editor) reflect the John R. Kraft - May 17, 1957 – Feb. 9, 2013 opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or the staff of The Madisonian. John R. Kraft, age 55, of Juhnke in Livingston. great care of him. other relatives and friends. - Letters to the Editor/Readers Speak Policy - Livingston, died Saturday, Feb. John was ranch manager God gives his hardest bat- John is preceded in death The Madisonian encourages the opinions of readers on public 9, 2013, at his sister-in-law’s for various ranches throughout tles to his strongest soldiers. by his parents, John and Loret- issues and matters of local concern. Letters must be close to home with his wife by his side. Montana. This is what John was John is survived by his ta Kraft, nephew, David John 350 words. Please include the writer’s name, address and phone A Memorial Remembrance for made for. He enjoyed horses, wife, Donna; step-children, and his maternal and paternal number. The Madisonian reserves the right to edit John will be held Friday, Feb. roping, mechanics and being Joshua Huttinger and his wife grandparents. content for grammar, good taste and libel. We also reserve 15 at 1 p.m. at The Palace (305 in the outdoors. He especially Amberly of Livingston, Adri- The family invites every- the right to reject or delay publications. E. 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Phone 406-682-7755 ~ Fax 406-682-5013 young; her widowed mother, and purchased a “whippet car.” She is preceded in death by Toll Free 1-888-238-7849 Clara J. Spinner, raised her. She She met her future husband, her older sisters, Francis Ful- email: [email protected] finished her second year of high Clifford Anderson, with eating wood, Lucille Hughes, Julie Co- Hours of Operation: school then had to drop out in or- lunch with Alice at the PMA of- canougher and Sophie Taylor; Monday - Friday ~ 9-Noon & 1-5 - Unless Notified Otherwise der to earn a living. She worked fice of the government building her younger sister, Alice Hesser; in various places around Twin where Clifford worked. They and her older brother, John Spin- Bridges including Woodwards had two sons, Byron and Bruce. ner. Department Store and the Bee The family moved to Overland Services will be held Mon- NEWS & ADVERTISING DEADLINES Factory where she worked over a Park, Kansas, in the mid-sixties day, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. from the 5 p.m. - Monday big tub were honey was extract- then to Moses Lake, Washing- K&L Mortuary Chapel at Twin -After that, only if time and space permit.- ed from honey combs, placed ton, in the early seventies where Bridges with Rev. Ken Stensrud Helen was born on July 7, in gallon jars, and then person- she lived until her death. officiating. Interment will fol- 1918 on a homestead halfway be- ally delivered to each customer. Helen enjoyed knitting, cro- low in the Twin Bridges Cem- The Madisonian 682-7755 tween Twin Bridges and Sheri- She worked in a creamery mak- cheting, sewing, and her fam- etery. ads, news, [email protected] dan. 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Dr. Kate Althans, Chiropractor Lisa Roberts, Licensed Esthetician Lincol Roberts, Sales Agent RUDenTial onTana eal sTaTe • alThans chiRopRacTic & fUncTional nUTRiTion • 406-682-5634 waninG & waxinG spa • 406-570-4683 p m R e 406-581-6283 Thursday, February 14, 2013 A7 obits continued from page 7 Grace K. Osborn Montana Sept. 7, 1923–Feb. 6, 2013

Grace K. Osborn, 89, passed Toad to Ft. Lewis, Washington, Alaska twice. Office of away peacefully at the Tobacco where he was posted. Grace soon Grace was an active member Root Mountain Care Center in had a job for the State of Wash- in Eastern Star, Daughters of the Tourism Sheridan on Feb. 6, 2013. ington at the capitol building in Nile, American Legion Auxiliary, Valentine’s Grace was born Sept. 7, 1923, Olympia. and ADK teacher sorority. award to Ed and Emma (Shaw) Knox in Soon after WWII was over, Grace was preceded in death Day Dillon. She spent the first four Grace and Toad returned to by her husband, Toad, and her From Janet Allestead years of her life at the Jake Place Southwestern Montana. In 1946, brother, Bruce. PRIME RIB in the Blacktail Creek Valley. Her they moved to the Ruby Valley She is survived by her daugh- VCPA sponsored “A Step family then ‘moved to town’ to where they remained for the rest ter, Susan, of Denver; sons, Char- Back in Time” events featuring Dinner Dillon where she grew to adult- of their lives. Grace then took on lie (Amy) of Sidney, and Ed (Judi) the Virginia City Grand Victo- saturday, Feb 16 hood. Grace graduated from high the job of mother and housewife. of Alder; grandchildren, Amora rian Ball was awarded $3,400.00 school in 1941 and Montana State During the school term of (Leonard) Magnus of Ohio, Ka- for advertising and promotion. Normal School at Dillon in 1943 1959, Grace was approached by leen (John) Beckwith of Ohio, The grant will allow Virginia Dinner at 5:00 • Reservations required with a teaching certificate. While the Alder Grade School Board Dan (Katie) Osborn of Alaska, City Preservation Alliance to up- in grade school, with a couple of to temporarily fill in for an ill and Jon (Emily) Osborn of Lew- date their website for information Know Farmers, Know Food | no Farmers, no Food! years of lessons and many hours teacher. Thus began her second istown; and six great grandchil- regarding the “A Step Back in Open Sun 7 am - 2 pm • Mon-Weds 7 am - 3 pm • Th-Sat 7 am -8 pm of practice, Grace became very teaching career. Grace taught at dren. Grace is also survived by Time” events. Focusing on tech- proficient on both piano and -or the Alder Grade School for the her sister, Jessie Simonsen; sister- nology advances to promote the US Hwy 287 - Harrison, MT - 406.685.3207 gan. next 27 years. Attending summer in-law, Janet Know; and numer- events better matches the trav- She continued to use this tal- school each year, she graduated ous nieces and nephews. eler planning a vacation and the ent throughout her life for indi- with her oldest son and daughter- Services will be scheduled younger generations that utilize viduals, civic, and church groups in-law from Western Montana at a later date for early summer. their computers, smartphones, all over southwestern Montana. College with a Bachelor’s Degree Memorial donations can be made and social media.. VCPA is spon- During Grace’s first teach- in Education in 1969. to Daughters of the Nile (special soring two Grand Victorian Balls ing job at Neihart, she married Grace retired from teaching projects) P.O. Box 786, Jackson, this year, Victorian High Tea, and Lewis “Toad” Osborn, a soldier in 1987. Grace and Toad enjoyed Montana 59736; Tobacco Root a 1860’s worship service at the YOURYOUR WEBSITE EXPERTISE EXPERTISE DESIGNER HERE HERE YOUR EXPERTISEAUCTIONS HERE YOURDENTISTRY EXPERTISE HERE on furlough from Alaska. They traveling and motored over most Mountain Care Center in Sheri- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in had known each other for several of the U.S. by car and flew to Eu- dan; Ruby Valley Ambulance in Virginia City each ball weekend. Q:Q: Q:Q: Q:Q: years but didn’t get serious until rope and Boston to visit relatives. Sheridan or the charity of the do- Mark your calendars for June 22 Toad was drafted into the army in After Toad’s death, Grace con- nor’s choice. and Aug. 17 for the ball weekends A: 1940. After finishing the school tinued traveling to many places Express condolences at gos- with High Tea on the Friday pre- A: year in Neihart, she followed including Washington D.C. and [email protected] ceding and Church Service the A: Sunday following. Check out de- tails on the website: www.virgin- The Sportsman’s Lodge iacitygrandvictorianball.com. A: A: A: Local author book signing Two new Lunch Specials From Donna Nolte important role in this book as she Book Store is planning a great for the week of January 30 - February 6 tries to help a confused little girl time and doing lots of work for Donna Sorenson-Nolte realize what true life and love re- this exciting event! Please come classes Thursday - Open Faced Prime Rib Sandwich would like to announce her new ally are. This book is an extreme- and enjoy the fun. We will be Friday - Salmon Basket book, Hazel. Donna was born and ly enjoyable read. looking forward to seeing you Saturday - Breakfast til 2 pm raised in Dillon. She currently Donna has had many people there, with Donna’s pen in hand. offered lives in Twin Bridges with her read the book so far on e-book, The book will not be sold until af- Sunday - Lox & Bagel husband of 22 years and her two and with great results. She has ter the book signing. From Bill Wilkinson Monday - Chicken Enchiladas golden retrievers. had five star ratings Tuesday - Meatloaf Being a Christian for a great and excellent re- In Self Defense for Women, Wednesday - Grilled Pizza Sandwich part of her life, she felt the need views. Robin Boyde will teach the ba- to write a book about love, laugh- The book sign- sics of self-defense Feb. 19–20 ter, grief, forgiveness and hope. ings are planned at and March 19–20. Class size is Fresh Homemade Soups Made Daily Hazel is a story of family, and has the Sheridan Library limited to 6 and there will be a people who are suffering great on Saturday, Feb. 9 fee charged. • Additional Dinner Menu Items ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR YOUR EXPERTISE HERE PILATES YOURWOODWORKING EXPERTISE HERE loss, as well as those who help from 11-1 p.m. and Kim Miller will lead a Be- • Cedar Plank Salmon them get through their sorrow. the Twin Bridges ginning Felting Class on Feb. • Chicken Parmesan Q: Q: Q:Q: Growing up is a huge part of this Library on Sunday, 28, March 1 and March 2. Class • Lobster Ravioli God-filled, exciting story of being Feb. 10 from 12-2 size is limited and a fee will be • Filet Oscar A: hurt, bullied, and losing someone p.m. The Dillon charged. A: you care for deeply. There are Book Store in Dillon For more information, please also moments of laughter, love is hosting a signing visit Adult Education under De- 310 Mt Highway 287 | Ennis, Montana 59729 | 1-406-682-4242 A: and forgiveness, mingled in with on Saturday, Feb. 16 partments at www.sheridan.k12. the unity of family and Jesus as a from 1-3 p.m. Deb- mt.us. whole. Hazel plays an extremely bie from the Dillon A: A:

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From Lois Tate for youth development in com- Initiative Committee will be Sheridan Schools munities located near prop- meeting on Monday, March 11, Wrestling practice will begin Tuesday, February 12 from 5:30-7:00 erties owned by R.E. (Ted) 2013, at 6 p.m. in the elementa- and will be every Tuesday and Thursday. We will be practicing in the El- Sheridan has received a Turner, president of the Turner ry school lobby to decide where YOURYOUR EXPERTISE EXPERTISE HERE YOURGENERAL EXPERTISE HEALTH HERE YOUR PHARMACYEXPERTISE HERE ementary Lunchroom. There will be a $20 participation fee as well as a $10,000 grant from the Turn- Youth Foundation headquar- the monies will be spent. The tling program, Q: Q: Q: er Foundation’s Community tered in Atlanta, GA. public is welcome to stop in. Q: Your Q: Youth Initiative, according to As part of the initiative, This is an empowering process please also bring a birth certificate as we need a copy of that for our Rod Stout, local coordinator of each town was asked to form for the youth of Sheridan as the tation to Photo A: the Sheridan Turner Youth Ini- an adult-youth partnership and committed decides to whom the the wrestling meets, so you will have to make arrangements to get your A: tiative Committee, which spon- to identify priorities for deter- Mini Grants will be awarded. Here sors the initiative in Sheridan. mining how the funds should Applications are available Mr. Stout expressed, be spent. Funding typically in the high school and elemen- IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HELPING “Turner Monies have gone a supports such things as after- tary offices. They must be filled long way in supporting activi- school, mentoring, recreational, out and returned back into the US OUT WITH OUR LITTLE GUY MEET HERE ON FEBRUARY 16, A: ties that enrich the lives of the community service and self-es- high school office by Thursday, PLEASE CONTACT DAN JENKINS (224-8515) OR TRAVIS LOHRENZ (682-3703) A: A: Sheridan youth. We are even teem building activities as well March 7, 2012. If there are any OR E-MAIL TAMI JENKINS ([email protected]). more thankful for this opportu- as creating more opportunities questions please contact Rod Thank you so much for your interest and your help. nity during these difficult eco- in job training and building en- Stout at 842-5401. nomic times.” trepreneurship. The grants are earmarked The Sheridan Turner Youth BILL MERCER Southwest Montana’s hardest working Realtor® 406-581-5574 • [email protected] 130 E. Main St. Ennis, MT An American-Owned Real Estate Company YOUR EXPERTISE HERE CHIROPRACTIC SKIN CARE YOURREAL EXPERTISE ESTATE HERE PRICE REDUCED NEW LISTING REDUCED Q: Q:Q: Q:Q: A: A: A:

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He spoke to the way. students at both Twin Bridges “Society will say ‘You’re and Sheridan schools. no good, you fell down.’ Well, 58-year-old Traylor was here’s the truth: falling down born with cerebral palsy, has nothing to do with being and endured 14 corrective good or bad. Falling down has operations early on in life. everything to do with being Despite this challenge, he went human,” Traylor said. “Strive on to run 28 marathons, jog for excellence and leave the over 3,500 miles across the perfection for God or whoever United States and climb 14,110 that is for you, because all of foot Pikes Peak in Colorado. us in our human condition will Having been a motivational not reach perfection, so just speaker since 1976, Traylor accept who you are and do the has shared his own experience best you can.” with more than 1 million The experience of jogging people and 4,000 audiences. from San Francisco’s Golden Throughout the Gate Bridge to New York’s presentation Traylor showed Brooklyn Bridge taught a slideshow of photographs Traylor a lot about more than from his journeys, and early just long distance running. on he reflected on a picture “At times, I wanted to of himself as a child after an quit. At times, my attitude was extended stay in the hospital, a terrible. When you and I are huge smile beaming across his hurting, we’ve got to look for Photo by Ben Coulter face. the beauty. When you and I are Twin Bridges elementary students interact with motivational speaker Jerry Traylor during his presentation. Traylor, who has cerebral palsy, spoke “I was smiling because hurting, we’ve got to take that at both Twin Bridges and Sheridan schools on Tuesday during a presentation put on by the Twin Bridges Rotary Club. I knew I was loved, and even next step,” he said. though I was on crutches I “I can look back at some run a marathon. You and I don’t The club also participates in shook hands with each one than overcoming. I think could do things,” he explained. of the struggles I’ve faced, and have to have the most brilliant the Rotary Youth Leadership of the students as they made that I will never overcome “Use what you’ve got. I found here’s the key,” he continued. mind to think great thoughts.” Awards Camp in Livingston their way out of the gym, cerebral palsy. I will always out if I did not have these “You and I can all look back, Traylor was hosted by the each summer, where young laughing, smiling and joking have crutches. So what I do crutches, I’d be handicapped.” but it’s more important to look Twin Bridges Rotary Club, members of the community with kids young and old. is deal with it. I know I can’t Traylor also reminisced on forward and say ‘Where am I which actively works to better learn to meet new people and When asked what it feels like overcome it. I know I will how he first got into jogging, going in my life?’” the Ruby Valley community develop the leadership skills to be successful in trying to never overcome the effects starting with a three-mile race “You and I don’t need to through service projects and they will need to be successful overcome an obstacle, Traylor of cerebral palsy,” he said. he completed in 36 minutes, have incredible eyesight to scholarships for graduating in the future. looked at it from a different “But I will deal with it and 41 seconds and working up have vision. You and I don’t high school seniors from Following his presentation perspective. do great things within those to a full marathon. His first have to have two good legs to Twin Bridges and Sheridan. in Twin Bridges, Traylor “I think it’s even simpler limitations.”

Photos by Allison Clark Clockwise from top VIRGINIA CITY’S 2013 Bloody Mary team members Cory Hardy and Allison Veland show their passion for the game.

The 2013 Iceholes celebrate getting one past the Bloody Mary's goalie. IS BOTHWinterfest UNIQUE AND HISTORICAL Some of the original "broomballers", circa 1983: Chuck Sturgill, Jeri Kneeland, Danny Lowney, Stephanie Wood, Dana Harvey, Gary Butler, you want to learn all about unkown, Todd Wigen, Jeff Wigen, Monty Tichenor, Russell Stuber. The BroomballIf in Virginia City, Montana, do photo hangs at the Pioneer in Virginia City. not look at photos on the internet. You will be misled. Rather than the plastic or aluminum paddles most teams call “brooms”, true Winterfesters use actual Winterfest brooms, most of them wrapped in duct tape, while maneuvering the ice rink in winter boots to try and score a goal with the soccer ball that plays the part weekend in of the puck. The sport itself can trace its roots back into the early part of the 1900’s, Virginia City and began to spread into the lower states from Canada. According to the USA Broomball website, teams began forming in Minnesota in the 30s, was best ever but it officially became the six-man team broomball as we know it today By Allison Clark The two women, along with Andy Nevan won the two- “I feel like this year the ice rink, raise money and sometime in the 1960s. For The Madisonian Micki Benedict, form the man log sawing competition. was the best year we had,” prizes for the event winners, Virginia City’s Winterfest began as committee that has put the Sheridan won the fundraising says Vincent. “We had a repair fences and put posters a brain storm of residents Gary Butler Last weekend, the three- event together each year event for the best fans, where large crowd, we had great everywhere, even as far away and Dana Harvey in 1980, when the day annual Virginia City since. dollars and votes were placed community support and as Idaho. first Virginia City Broomball Tournament Winterfest drew onlookers, This year two teams in a jar at The Pioneer. The everyone pitched in and This past year, the rink began. Players like Bob “Dude” Erdall broomballers, dogs of all from Virginia City, one town of Sheridan got half of helped.” underwent some major have been playing Broomball in sizes and folks of all ages to from Ennis and three from the $148 towards their fire The committee took improvements thanks to Virginia City since the 1960s. participate and cheer. the Ruby Valley formed to department, and the rest went a vote this year to move volunteer labor efforts. “We used to play at night at the Broomball, dog-in-a- rink. We would park all the cars around compete in the Broomball to ice rink improvement. the festival to the weekend Boards were replaced and in a circle with the lights on to see,” wheelbarrow racing, live Tournament. The Allhands Sheri Jarvis even drove before President’s Day, when raised up a bit, essentially to said Erdall. “We actually played in the music, two-man log sawing from the Ruby Valley took from her new home in Butte it normally takes place. They keep the ball in, or the dogs streets sometimes. Some people had and community support have first place, the Bloody Marys to make original Broomdogs, thought they might get better out. Regardless, the 2013 sticks, some people had brooms.” brought fans and players out from Ennis took second her homemade version of attendance. Vincent says games still saw a few out of Erdall can still be seen out on the to the ice rink in Virginia and the Ice Hole team from corn dogs, but shaped like they will vote again next bounds balls and one dog on ice playing the annual tournament with City for 34 years for the three Virginia City placed third. a broom. Jarvis had been year to see what the general the ice episode. one of his daughters, Stacy Gatewood, days of events. There were The competition was making the snacks for the consensus is. “I think it’s hilarious that on the Ice Hole’s Team. a few years that Winterfest intense, starting Friday last several years before Of course, Winterfest we built a fence to keep the Broomball remains the feature event dissipated, but thanks to the evening and going through moving to Butte last year. would not be such a success dogs out, and that didn’t even during the weekend of Winterfest, with efforts of Candy Vincent and the dog-in-a-wheelbarrow race and Sunday evening. Scott Stone There was huge excitement without the volunteers and work,” says Vincent. “It’s two-man log sawing contest serving Joanne Erdall, the event was and his dog, Guy won the that she came back for the community support they Virginia City. Everything is as events that draw crowds between ‘resurrected’, and has been dog-in-a-wheelbarrow race. Winterfesters, according to receive. Helpers took time unusual, and that makes it tournament play. back for the past 9 years. Brian “Bird” Morris and Vincent. out of busy schedules to flood normal.” B2 sports Thursday, February 14, 2013

Kristen Ashcraft, Twin Bridges Lady Falcon,drives the ball to the bas- Levi Strickland (00) looks to rebound as John Brennan attempts to CJ Cox helps lead the Twin Bridges Falcons to the District Tournament. ket during a 2012-2013 season game against Ennis. score against the MCHS Eagles on Saturday night’s game at Harrison High School. The Wildcats suffered a loss of 80-55 while the Lady Wild- cats captured a victory of 45-29 the same night. District 11-12 C tournaments preview for 2012-2013 season

By Kate Schwend in a tough game on February are seeded higher and likely other on Friday night at 6:00. Rankings: 1) Twin in the latter part of the season. For The Madisonian 1, and then triumphed over favored over Lone Peak (10) The winner is guaranteed a Bridges 2) Ennis 3) Harrison Either way, the winner will favorite Ennis in an overtime and West Yellowstone (11), spot at Divisionals. These 4) Manhattan Christian most likely face Harrison (3) The Boys’ and Girls’ thriller on February 2. but the Harrison (8) v. White fierce rivals split the series 5) Shields Valley 6) West on Friday, and games between Basketball District 11-12 C The two wins thoroughly Sulphur Springs (9) game at this season. Their last Yellowstone 7) Gardiner Harrison and Gardiner as tournaments will be held at rearranged the tournament 12:00 appears to be a fight-to- matchup went into overtime, 8) Lima 9) White Sulphur well as Harrison and Ennis the MAC center in Butte on bracket, putting Twin Bridges the-death scramble. with the Falcons narrowly Springs 10) Sheridan 11) Lone have been within two points. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday on top, Manhattan Christian Sheridan, smack- winning on a last minute layup Peak. Bet on a scrappy contest at and Saturday. Here’s a preview in second, Shields Valley in dab in the middle of the to tie it by CJ Cox, who then Twin Bridges, Friday’s 4:30 game. of what to expect for our local third, and Ennis—currently bracket, is a wild card. Their made a free-throw to put them undefeated in the conference On the other side teams this weekend: ranked number 9 in the state— record earned them a spot on up by one. Twin Bridges has play, is the clear favorite of the bracket, Manhattan Boys in the fourth seed. But as the bracket, and they have the momentum, but Ennis has to win the girls district Christian (4) and Shields Rankings: 1) Twin Bridges games between all four teams the potential to fight for a the state ranking, and they’ll championship. But aside Valley (5) will face a tough go 2) Manhattan Christian 3) have been incredibly tight, it’s divisional spot, but their first be looking for revenge, so from the Falcons, the rest in the first round. Manhattan Shields Valley 4) Ennis 5) quite possible that the initial game is against formidable you can bet it’ll be a full-on of the bracket is a complete is ranked ahead, but Shields Sheridan 6) Gardiner 7) Lima seeds won’t count for much by Ennis. What’s more, they lost buzzer-beater. scramble. The teams with Valley easily got the upper 8) Harrison 9) White Sulphur the end of the tournament. to both Gardiner and White Manhattan Christian v. the next three best records, hand over them in regular Springs 10) Lone Peak 11) Things are tight at the Sulphur Springs in regular Shields Valley, 7:30 Friday Ennis (2), Harrison (3), and season play, and Manhattan’s West Yellowstone bottom of the bracket too. The season play, so they’ll face Once again, these Manhattan Christian (4) have overtime loss to Gardiner (7) After an end-of- bottom six teams—in order, tough games if they play either teams will have to come out all won at least 10 conference means the stage is set for an season rally with two big Gardiner, Lima, Harrison, of these teams. victorious in their first game games, but the other thing upset. But watch for the Lady wins in one weekend, Twin White Sulphur Springs, Lone Games to watch: to face each other, and Shields they share is that they’ve all Eagles to fight hard in the Bridges is the number one Peak, and West Yellowstone— Twin Bridges vs. Ennis, Valley will face a tough one lost to Gardiner, ranked 7. losers’ bracket. seed for the Boys’ District 11- will play on Wednesday to fight 6:00 Friday against Gardiner in the first Gardiner, on the other hand, Almost all of the 12C tournament. The Falcons for spots in the tournament. If both teams win their round. But if they do come out will have to battle Sheridan on regular season games for these beat #2 Manhattan Christian Gardiner (6) and Lima (7) first games, they’ll face each on top, this one will be a nail Wednesday to earn even a spot girls have been low-scoring, biter. Manhattan Christian in the bracket. all-out scrappy affairs, (2) is seeded ahead of Shields If Gardiner (7) beats and that trend will almost Valley (3), but their regular Sheridan (10), they’ll play certainly continue in do-or- season matchups were close, (2) Ennis in the first round. die losers’ bracket play. That and tournament time do-or-die The Bruins beat the Ennis means that although Twin mentality always leaves the handily mid season, but the Bridges is favored take the BASKETBALL possibility of an upset. Mustangs’ record and rank championship, the tournament Girls show that they’ve grown a lot is bound to be exciting. Ennis, Harrison, Manhattan ROUNDUP Christian, Shields Valley, Gardiner, and even Sheridan are likely candidates for spots FEBRUARY 5 Griebenow 6 pts. in the Divisional Tournament. GIRLS Sheridan 32, Ennis 57 Martin 11 pts. Lee 6 pts. Twin Bridges 46, Lima 20 Degel 7 reb. Harrison/Willow Creek 45, GOT AN EVENT TO Cox 5 pts. Lueck 20 pts. Manhattan Christian 29 PROMOTE? GO TO Phillips 3 pts. Evans 2 pts. Cooper 23 pts. OUTPOSTEVENTS.NET Konen 8 pts. Schwend 4 pts. White, B. 8 pts. AND CLICK THIS BUTTON. Dustin 1 pt. BOYS Wilson 7 pts. Ashcraft 6 pts. White, K. 3 pts. Wetzel 8 pts. Twin Bridges 78, Lima 34 Nesbit, J. 2 pts. Martin 4 pts. Konen 4 pts. DeFrance 2 pts. Griebenow 6 pts. Pfertsh, J. 18 pts. Martin 5 pts. Myers 8 pts. BOYS Miotke 8 pts. BOYS Cox 12 pts. Sheridan 43, Twin Bridges Orrin 6 pts. 80 Twin Bridges 67, Lima 37 Pfertsh, M. 7 pts. Burke 5 pts. Konen 7 pts. Hirst 7 pts. Marsh 2 pts. Pfertsh, J. 2 pts. Broksle 2 pts. Green 6 pts. FULL SERVICE CONCRETE CONTRACTOR Myers 2 pts. Johnson 4 pts. Tilstra 13 pts. Miotke 7 pts. Guillot 2 pts. Kenworthy 17 pts. • Pump Truck Service • Ground Heater Rental Cox 7 pts. • Footings, Walls, Slabs • 60’ Boom Truck Rental Orrin 8 pts. Sheridan 54, Ennis 79 Konen 7 pts. Pfertsh, M. 6 pts. Goodman 2 pts. Pfertsh, J. 16 pts. • Commercial & Residential Concrete Hirst 10 pts. Ott 10 pts. Myers 5 pts. • Sprayed Foundation Coating & Waterproofing Broksle 8 pts. Croy 6 pts. Miotke 7 pts. • Decorative/Custom Concrete/Stamped & Overlay Johnson 8 pts. McKitrick, B. 15 pts. Cox 17 pts. Guillot 2 pts. Bullock 14 pts. Orrin 10 pts. FREE ESTIMATES - Licensed & Insured Sullivan 19 pts. Pfertsh, M. 10 pts. Leo 3 pts. Hirst 4 pts. *Serving All of Southwestern Montana* FEBRUARY 8 Clark 10 pts. Broksle 4 pts. Mick & Suzanne Hubner - Bob Hubner GIRLS Mob.: 406-925-1864 ~ Phone: 406-682-7253 ~ Fax: 406-682-5425 Banditos e-mail: [email protected] - Ennis, Montana Twin Bridges 59, Lima 17 FEBRUARY 9 Harrison/Willow Creek 55, Cox 9 pts. GIRLS Manhattan Christian 80 Phillips 12 pts. Strong 17 pts. Supper Beagley 4 pts. Sheridan 22, Twin Bridges Petersen, G. 15 pts. John is in Ennis Konen 9 pts. 59 Lehman 7 pts. Club Ashcraft 6 pts. Lee 3 pts. Brennan 7 pts. Every Thursday! Wetzel 4 pts. Degel 1 pt. Strickland 4 pts. SATURDAY Williams 2 pts. Lueck 10 pts. Von Bergen 3 pts. He has joined Martin 11 pts. Evans 3 reb. Nye 2 pts. MARCH 2ND Griebenow 2 pts. Woirhaye 2 pts. Guinnane 2 pts. Ennis 74, Gardiner 65 Rich’s Flooring 310 Gallatin Farmers Ave., Belgrade Harrison/Willow Creek 44, Schwend 2 pts. Goodman 11 pts., CALL FOR Shields Valley 46 Cox 6 pts. Ott 5 pts. 406-388-7955 or cell 406-209-1168 Cooper 20 pts. Phillips 6 pts. McKitrick, B. 3 pts. INFORMATION & White, B. 5 pts. Konen 10 pts. Bullock 19 pts. Wilson 5 pts. Dustin 6 pts. Sullivan 32 pts. CARPET ~ TILE RESERVATIONS Nesbit, J. 10 pts. Ashcraft 6 pts. Clark 4 pts. DeFrance 2 pts. Williams 2 pts. LINOLEUM ~ hARdwOOd Nesbit, A. 2 pts. Martin 6 pts. “For quality you can stand on.” Thursday, February 14, 2013 B3 columns

mental and physical path is no longer fulfilling. Live”/ “Do What You Love”/ looking at the root causes of Monday, Feb. 18: No perspective. It What you do to pay the bills “Love What You Do”—and why our organizations are School, President’s Day means being able should be rewarding, not soul- to live where we love here in struggling and what we can do Tuesday, Feb. 19: JrHi to do your best crushing. SW Montana, sometimes you to change for the future. BBB @ Ennis, 4 p.m.; School work at a constant Also included under have to be a Jack of all trades. The Rotary Club will have Board Mtg @ MT Room, 7 rate because you Education on my resumé is my Make sure to enjoy your time light refreshments. p.m. know your skills Yoga Teacher Training. I am off and take vacation time. If you have questions, Saturday, Feb. 23: FFA and knowledge and grateful for the experience as it Twin Bits please feel free to call Paula at attending State Sarah Miller, how much you can is something that I can use for Reminder: The Twin The Old Hotel at 684-5959 or Feb. 20- 23: Divisional For the Madisonian handle.” the rest of my life, no matter Bridges landfill accepts clean contact Jack Leber at Prudential Basketball tournaments, Boys We have to where we live. Yoga and plastic for recycling. The Montana Real Estate.” & Girls @ Hamilton work to pay the writing are the closest claims plastic must have a #1 or #2 Support Local Art: If you Wednesday, Feb. 27: Sustainable Work Life bills. We work I have to any sort of career. symbol on it. No lids or rings. missed Donna Nolte’s book Spring Picture Day; Madison Carol Delisi of Facilitating to keep busy and And when our family needs it, Please rinse the containers. signings here in the valley this County Spelling Bee @ Alder by Design suggested on to have purpose in our lives. I fall back on cleaning houses. They do not accept plastic past weekend, you have another Community Center Facebook a ‘Sustainable Work In the course of a lifetime, a I have always been able to find grocery bags, but they could be opportunity for the author to Feb. 28- March 2: State Life’ as topic of discussion. person can experience several work cleaning; cleaning at local reused and then dropped off at sign her book, Hazel, at the Girls’ Basketball Tournament I have been following the career changes. My husband fly fishing lodges was where I Wal*Mart. Book Store in Dillon, Saturday, @ Belgrade Facilitator on Facebook and her and I are among many who are first made money as a teenager. There will be a special Feb. 16 from 1-3 p.m. March 7- March 9: State daily tips for the workplace are not using their 4-year college Working for Merry Maids in TBCA meeting at the MT From TBS Calendar: Boys’ Basketball Tournament inspiring. Delisi commented, degrees. Knowing at 18 what Missoula was my first job after Room in Twin Bridges, Thursday, Feb. 14: VFW @ Bozeman “I think a sustainable work you want to do for the rest of I graduated from college. It Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Mtg @ MT Room, 7:30 p.m.; I am here to promote life is one that prevents your life is a tricky endeavor is not something that I want “The meeting is scheduled to FCCLA Valentine’s Day activities and events in the burnout. You can manage it in and I applaud those who were to do 40 hours a week, but it be a brain storming session Balloon Sale Ruby Valley. Please contact a way that keeps you enthused, able to make it happen. I also is something that compliments and planning forum with Feb. 13-15: District me at 684-5222 or P.O. Box productive and efficient in your congratulate those who are able my Stay-at-Home-Mom gig. representatives of area civic Basketball tournaments, Boys 491, Twin Bridges, MT 59754. work. It's sustainable from a to walk away when a set-upon “Live to Work”/ “Work to organizations... we will be & Girls @ Butte MAC

HOLLOWTOP SMOKE SIGNALS Nordic Nerd By Art Kehler for The Madisonian Cross-country Skiing Misadventures

For a long time, I emerged my winter doldrums. So, I "stitz" mark (X) wherever I a passable Nordic skier. With waited. Still, after acknowledging that, from winter in the worst decided to try cross-country fell. To my chagrin, halfway growing confidence, I began Just as my unsuspecting had the situation been reversed, physical condition of the year. skiing. Confident in my gifted around the groomed "bunny trying ever-more challenging sibling spied the unavoidable he would have done the same Then one day, while watching athleticism, I saw no need for run," I was suffering acute trails. My stitz marks became calamity, I bellowed, "surprise!" thing to me, big bro simmered high-priced lessons. After writing cramps. Even worse, fewer. Then one day my With eyeballs as big as saucers, down--somewhat. With that, all, it looked easy enough on my initial stitz mark-worthy fortunes reversed radically. he hit the ramp at full throttle. we skied for home. television. mishap involved a violent While whisking down a Mesmerized, I watched as These days, the Nordic Hence, for my first encounter with a lodge pole steep, winding trail, I looked the hapless wretch's skis shot nerd is no longer able to cross- attempt, I drove to a crowded, pine. Fact is, while learning ahead to see that some fool heavenward. Whereupon, his country ski. However, no one cross-country touring resort. to stop of my own accord, had built a snow ramp directly trajectory blossomed to an can take away my memories-- Springing from the car, I I ran into or over just about ahead. In a flash, my skis were involuntary, twisting-jack- or my brother's. Regrettably, quickly mounted my skis, everything that grows in the soaring for the treetops. The knife from the tuck position. though a forgiving man, he turned to grab the ski poles and- forest. Things got so bad that, view from the ascent's peak A billowing cloud of snow never forgets. And I'm still -right there in front of God and after one especially destructive was truly stunning, but not marked his landing. "It was waiting for the hammer to fall. everybody---fell flat on my butt outing, I found a note on my nearly so stunning as impacting wonderful!" Art lives in Harrison, in the parking lot! I suppose windshield suggesting I submit the frozen ground. After regaining my Montana. His essays, stories a lesser man would have been an environmental impact Then, through a fog composure, I scored the effort an and poetry, have been published embarrassed, but not the "Pride statement before skiing again. of painful disorientation, I 8 on a scale of 10. Regrettably, in regional newspapers and of Madison Street"-Harrison, Clearly my storied athletic remembered my brother was in an unpardonable breach literary magazines. Montana. With supreme prowess was overrated. Truth skiing down the trail not far of form, my brother's feet Art lives in Harrison, Art Kehler aplomb, I arose and took a deep is, I was a "Nordic nerd." behind. Suddenly infused had separated just as his head Montana. His essays, stories bow, to scattered applause. Luckily, one of my few with newfound, perverted thumped the ground. Rushing and poetry, have been published the winter Olympics on Upon paying the fee at praiseworthy qualities is blind vigor, I drug my bruised and to his aid, I was greeted by bitter in regional newspapers and television, the thought occurred the lodge, I was given a trail persistence. Accordingly, after battered body to a spot directly words declaring that I had, literary magazines. that snow sports might solve map and instructed to draw a several years, I actually became alongside the cursed ramp--and "betrayed my blood of blood!"

industrial metals, a Reuters poll palladium and, with palladium USDA to slightly lower soybean Still, supplies of soybeans showed on Tuesday. double its point at the start of stocks while increasing supplies are pegged to be the smallest in CommodityInsite.com More upbeat growth 1999, it is likely all-time highs of corn and wheat. history in the U.S. by March 1. By Jerry Welch for The Madisonian prospects in China and the are on the cusp of revisit.” Silver The mentality of the trade Supplies of corn were ratcheted United States are expected to Vigilante.com 1-25-13 going into the report was coiled upward a bit but not enough to aid a demand recovery for cars ** “One of the oldest tight like a spring, ready to move prevent a price rationing rally NEWS & VIEWS -- lifting automakers' demand and most often quoted sayings suddenly if the news deviated to unfold as soybeans rally. The **“Commodities rose, above that threshold since 2007, for platinum group metals, in the futures industry is, an iota from expectations. As most bullish aspect of the report capping the longest run of before the epic housing crash the which are used in catalytic ‘buy the rumor, sell the news.’ it turned out, the USDA did was lowering wheat stocks weekly gains in 17 years, on following year shook the global converters -- and, in platinum's What does it mean? It comes lower soybean stocks more than more than expected which will mounting speculation that the economy. case, jewelry.” Reuters 1-22-13 from the phenomenon of a expected, a bullish move but underpin prices going into the economies in the U.S. and China Propelled by reports on **“Russian palladium market trading up or down prices fell sharply. The trade springtime. will rebound, boosting demand U.S. jobs and auto sales, the reserves are ‘pretty much into an announcement and then sold the bullish news. The trade sold everything for metals, energy and crops. Dow crossed the line, gaining exhausted’ and sales this year oftentimes reversing direction Wheat stocks were lowered, in the grain complex because the The Standard & Poor’s GSCI 149 points on the day, and kept may be only 3 metric tons, shortly thereafter once the news not raised but wheat prices fell news was bullish, not bearish. Spot Index of 24 raw materials its ground through the early according to Johnson Matthey. is fully digested. fractionally for the day. The They were motivated by the advanced 0.5 percent to settle at afternoon, after flitting back and In 1999, during a scare over A perfect example of such trade sold the bullish news. Corn saying, “buy the rumor, sell 679.05, led by industrial metals forth throughout the morning. It Russia’s palladium supply, the a phenomena took place in the stocks were raised as expected the news.“ But all that bullish and energy. The broad gauge has gained 6.9 percent this year.” metal ran to an unprecedented grain complex following the but nearby futures lost a meager news will come back to haunt climbed for the eighth straight Wall Street Journal 2-01-13 $1,200 about (a price point at release of a eagerly anticipated 2 cents a bushel. the sellers sooner than later. At week, the longest rally since **”Palladium is expected which Ford bought substantial USDA stocks report. All in all, the February some point in the near future January 1996.” Bloomberg.com to set a record average high holdings in the metal) before Historically, the February report was far more bullish than they will be known as, “sold out 2-01-13 this year and platinum to post collapsing in a multi-year report is a yawner, not a market bearish, a positive scenario for bulls.” Unless, of course, they **“The Dow Jones its best price performance in consolidation period getting mover. This year, with ending grain prices moving forward but can re-establish their positions industrial average closed Friday two years as South Africa's ready for its most recent supplies of corn and soybeans the trade dumped everything at lower levels. A hard thing to at 14,009.79, the first time the supply problems worsen and the secular-bull market. Russia is razor thin but wheat stocks nonetheless. It was a classic case do once sold out.” stock index has ended trading economic cycle starts to favor the world’s largest producer of ample, the trade expected the of selling good news.

MADISON VALLEY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT fireline TWIN BRIDGES SCIENCE FAIR By Steve Orr Madison Valley Rural Fire Department The warmer daytime signs and established traffic temperatures and sub-freezing control until the vehicle could temperatures over night coupled be recovered and the scene made with blowing snow have made safe for the motoring public. road conditions across the Remember that at this time district hazardous. The Madison of year a lot of wildlife is on the Valley Rural Fire Department move and crossing the roadways. responded to one call for service Use caution and be alert for last week and road conditions wildlife near your route of travel. made the response perilous. If you have any questions or On Feb. 6 at 7:04 a.m. the concerns, Madison Valley Rural MVRFD was dispatched to a Fire Chief Shawn Christensen one vehicle verses elk accident invites you to contact us at 682- at mile marker 22.3 on US Hwy 3311. We look forward to hearing 287. The MVRFD responded a from you. If no one is available, Command and a Rescue with five please leave a message and we firefighters from Station 1 and will return your call as soon a Rescue with two firefighters as possible. Remember, you from Station 2. Two additional can get up-to-date emergency firefighters stood-by at Station information at the Madison 1 with additional resources. A County Montana Emergency Photo by Gail Banks Twin Bridges School recently had their annual Science Fair and what a great year! Students from the University of Montana Western passing Montana Motor Carrier Information web site, at http:// graciously came down to judge our students thanks to the help of their professor, Michelle Anderson. There were many really outstanding Services Officer was first on madison.homestead.com/. projects this year. Way to go students! Following are a list of winners from this year’s fair: 8th grade: 1st: Charali Wetherbee, 2nd Erika scene and found a pickup truck, Please visit our home page at Delgado and Shaylynn Broksle (Tied), 3rd Wesley Armstrong and Cassie Williams (Tied). 7th grade: 1st Savanna Stewart and Roman which had struck and killed two www.mvrfd.org/. Remember to Hendrickson (Tied), 2nd Lance Carlson, 3rd Megan Bausch and Andrianna Pollarena (Tied). 6th grade: 1st Clancy Philips, 2nd Blu Kiem. 5th elk, in the barrow pit. The driver sign our guest book and let us grade: 1st Robinson Dale, 2nd Kenna Millhouse and Stone Smith (Tied), 3rd Sante Salerno and Issiah Redfield (Tied).4th grade: 1st Hunter was uninjured. Firefighters know what you think. Sager, 2nd Shawn Head, 3rd Hadley Johnson and Delilah Puckett (Tied). 3rd grade: 1st Morgan Hendrickson, 2nd Taylor Smith, 3rd Piper deployed accident scene warning Denno. 1st grade: 1st Alicia Dale and Kara Dale (Tied). Kindergarten: 1st Kole Anderson B4 Thursday, February 14, 2013 that was a great idea or self to teach hunters safety. That they advertise they can give it afflicted punishment; it was is a long time to teach hunters right there. But you have to be so cold. Especially getting up safety. But Doug believes in 60 years old to get it without Breakfast & Lunch Menu in the morning and really the it so he has stood behind the a prescription, and many temperatures were kind last program full hearted! I had insurance companies don't ENNIS week, nights were in the 30's. to laugh about a little story pay for it. The shingles shot is So right away I ordered fuel, about Doug Denson this week. nearly $250.00. Found out it Lunch includes: fresh salad/fruit bar & milk which they were kind enough to Doug was the school principle wasn't like going to get a $20.00 Thursday - February 14 deliver right away. But I forgot for years, also teaching 7th flu shot! Breakfast - Ham & cheese omelette, hash browns around the that the heater fuel lines would grade math at the Twin Bridges So what have we learned Lunch - Chili, cinnamon rolls have to bleed. So when I got School. Doug was always great this week? Put on a WINNING Friday - February 15 home, turned the heater on and with the kids but was a no smile and GO get ‘em. If it Breakfast - Pancake, sausage Wood Stove nothing again. I decided that nonsense teacher. Luckily he wasn't for guns, we would be Lunch - Potato bar by Gail Banks I could bleed the lines, which taught all my kids in school and British! Try and figure this Monday - February 18 Thank gosh we didn't get was a no go. I couldn't even hunters safety. I am here to tell out: we can watch violence in NO SCHOOL the likes of the snowstorm that find the bleeder screw. Didn't you, I had to go the principle’s a movie for two hours and they Tuesday - February 19 hit the east cost this past week! want to call my rescue team, office a few times with each tell us it has no influence on Breakfast - Breakfast burrito The snowdrifts from the storm my kids, late at night to come one of my boys through the our behavior BUT a 30 second Lunch - Chicken rice soup, cheesy bread stick in January are still with us, to help me out again, so stayed at years. This past year my oldest super bowl ad, is worth 3.8 deal with. I read on the CBS the house for the second night son Davey and his wife and kids million because it will make a Wednesday - February 20 with no heat. I have to say, you moved into the house right next viewer go out and purchase the Breakfast - Biscuits & gravy News web page that January got to have a lot of respect for to Doug and Janice Denson. I product?? TRUST – Is a fragile Lunch - Spaghetti 2013 with temperatures across the globe, made January the those people who go weeks was over visiting one night and thing. Easy to break, easy to second warmest January in the without electricity and heat Davey and Jolene tell me that lose, and very hard to get back. HARRISON past 35 years. Obviously who after Mother Nature strikes. they are so happy to live right Some relationships are like Thursday - February 14 ever came up with this, was not I know there was a point the next to Doug and right down Tom and Jerry…They irritate Breakfast - Bagels & cream cheese in Southwestern Montana. second night that I really didn't the street is the deputy Clay each other... They tease each Lunch - Pizza, special Valentine dessert I was so busy being happy think I could do it, it was so Garrison. I just had to laugh, other but….They still can’t live Friday - February 15 that my kitchen water lines cold. But I kept telling my self who would have ever thought without each other. Breakfast - French toast, ham didn't freeze up for the first it would be colder getting out years ago that they would be Class C Basketball Lunch - Chicken BLT, salad time in years, that I forgot to from under all the covers, so happy living next to a cop and tournament starts in Butte this Monday - February 18 pay attention to the level in my braved it out. Makes you rather their school principle. They week. Best of luck to all the appreciate a warm house after a really do grow up! And it really county teams. Breakfast - Cinnamon toast, scrambled eggs fuel oil tank. So this past week I ran out of fuel. Came home couple nights of freezing with helps in the understanding area, Thursday is Valentine’s Lunch - Grilled chicken, broccoli & cheese baked potato no heat. when they have kids of their Day. Don't forget your honey! Tuesday - February 19 and thought to myself, "I must have turned the thermometer Much sympathy goes out to own! You know I don't understand Breakfast - Waffles, fruit down too far this morning, it the family of Wayne Gilman and I have a young friend that why Cupid was chosen to Lunch - Spaghetti, roll, salad is cold in here." But it wasn't Mary Tolson with their passing has a case of shingles, so I got represent Valentine's Day. Wednesday - February 20 that, I went out and measured this past week. They both were to thinking that I would get When I think about romance, Breakfast - Cinnamon roll, fruit my tank and nothing showed surely foundation stones of the the shot that is out that helps a the last thing on my mind is a Lunch - Chicken/black bean tacos, veggies on the stick. So I decided that Sheridan/Alder community. person not get shingles. I have short, chubby toddler coming at since I made the stupid mistake They will be missed. known a few other older people me with a weapon. of not paying attention, I could That is so cool that Doug that have gotten shingles, and "They say all you need is SHERIDAN just stay at the house and deal Denson was awarded this week they were in so much pain. love, BUT a little chocolate for his 30 years of volunteering Went into Walgreens, because now and then sure helps!" Breakfast Buffet: Toast, bagel or muffin, fruit, yogurt, eggs, with the cold. Oh my gosh, hot & cold cereal, milk, juice (first & last day of week in- cludes: eggs, ham, sausage or bacon) Lunches include: vegetables, fruit and milk Ruby Valley Lenten Breakfast Schedule Madison Valley Lenten Breakfasts Schedule Thursday - February 14 Breakfast - Biscuit & gravy, fruit CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: MADISON VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Lunch - Mac & cheese, meatballs Wed., Feb. 20 Wed., Feb. 20 Friday - February 15 ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH: NO SCHOOL Wed., Feb. 27 Wed., Feb. 27 Monday - February 18 DAYSPRING CHURCH: MADISON VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH: Breakfast - Oatmeal bar, fruit Lunch - Pizza, salad Wed., Mar. 6 Wed., Mar. 6 Tuesday - February 19 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH: ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Breakfast - Waffles, sausage patty Wed., Mar. 13 Wed., Mar. 13 Lunch - Baked rotini, salad NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH: TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Wednesday - February 20 Wed., Mar. 20 Wed., Mar. 20 Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal Lunch - Sloppy joe on bun, french fries TWIN BRIDGES All meals are served at 6:30 a.m. All meals are served at 6:30 a.m. All breakfast menus include: toast, fruit, milk, juice All lunch menus include: salad bar, fruit, cold milk Breakfast - Ham & cheese omelette, hash browns Lunch - Chili, cinnamon rolls Thursday - February 14 Find Fellowship With Us Breakfast - Cereal, bagel Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church Worship 10:00 a.m. Lunch - Spaghetti dinner, valentine treat Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery Friday - February 15 Vern Grotzke, Pastor Non-Denominational Christ Breakfast - Cobbler 682-4949 Centered, Spirit Led Worship Lunch - Hot dog, baked beans Franklin Wesselius, Pastor Monday - February 18 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 842-5724 Liturgy Schedule NO SCHOOL Morning Worship 11 a.m. 842-5724 • 3648 Hwy 287 St. Patrick, Ennis Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges Tuesday - February 19 Evening Service 6 p.m. Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. Breakfast - Choice of cereal, pop tart Mid-Week Service, HARRISON Lunch - Chicken strips, seasoned rice Wednesday 6 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Mary, Laurin Harrison, Montana Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. Wednesday - February 20 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Deacon Andy Dorrington, Breakfast - Ham omelette 6 Blocks South of City Complex Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 Sunday School & Madison Lunch - Hamburger or fish sandwich Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Located in the heart of Valley Madison Valley for the Pastor Joe Miller Presbyterian Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises To Our God. Spread the Word! Church WORSHIP Ennis Meals on Wheels September - April ~ 11 a.m. May - August ~ 9 a.m.

Thursday, February 14 - BBQ Meatballs, potatoes, corn, cole Everyone Welcome slaw, bread, iced brownies Rev. Jean M. Johnson 682-4355 ~ Ennis Friday, February 15 - BUFFET Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Tuesday, February 19 - Ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed veggies, Phil 2:16 spinach salad, rolls, banana bread & pineapple Holding forth the word of life: Wednesday, February 20 - Hamburger & Noodles, tomatoes, green Dr. Ray Teston beans, applesauce, rolls, pistachio pudding with topping Pastor CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. Thursday, February 21 - Pork roast, dressing, peas, pears & cheese JESUS CHRIST OF Society salad, bread, rhubarb cake LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church Friday, February 22 - BUFFET Sunday School 10 a.m. 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT R S & Priesthood 114 N. Main, Sheridan 12:10 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 842-5845 Phone 682-4244 SBC Sunday School Testimony Meetings 1 p.m. MADISON VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Ennis Town Hall. Tuesday - Friday at NOON. 11:20 a.m. ALL WELCOME Pastor Lonnie Horn We ask a $4 minimum donation for meals. Sacrament Meeting Aides for the hearing impaired Each week a Bible lesson full of On Fridays you can take what is left over home 10:00 a.m. healing Christian concepts is read Sunday Service (bring your own containers). All meals are subject to change without notice. Family History Center aloud in our Sunday service. 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) Ruby Valley United Please call 682-4550 for questions or to request delivery. by Appointment Methodist Parish 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Tuesday Night www.spirituality.com Invites You To Worship With Us Pres. Adamson 682-5070 6:30-8:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer Pastor Ben Nardi Office: (406)842-5934 Wednesday (Kids/Youth) Home: (406)842-7732 Joe Smithson THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY BAHA’I FAITH 6:30-8:00 p.m. Church of the Valley CARPET STEAM CLEANING OF GOD Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Twin Bridges On the appearance of fearful Love God, Love People Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) natural events call ye to mind Sunday School 11:00 a.m. UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Youth Group (7th-12th grade) Worship 11:00 a.m. the might and majesty of your Pastor Charles Tucker SMOKE & WATER RESTORATION Lord, He Who heareth and SUNDAY SERVICE Ruby Valley Food Pantry Bethel UMC seeth all, and say "Dominion is Schedule Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Sheridan God's, the Lord of the seen Bible Study Worship 9:00 a.m. and the unseen, the Lord of Worship Service 10:45 a.m. New Hope Pregnancy Support Center Sunday School 10:15 a.m. creation. Call Kathleen at 596-1080 Extreme Faith Youth Group 682-7354 Children’s Church 10:45 Sunday Evenings Serving the Ennis Area 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool www.baha’i.org 589-4107 to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311

Madison County Episcopal Churches SUNDAY SERVICES In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Join Us for Sunday Worship! 9:30 a.m. Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Alder School Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Sunday Sunday Christ-centered, 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bible Based Teaching www.rvec.org Bible Study Open Question Forum Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Tel. 406-842-5915 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713 health & Wellness Thursday, February 14, 2013 B5 TOPS’ ten ways to boost self-esteem MILWAUKEE, WI – Many times, we’re quick to and reflect when you’re feeling costume jewelry. 9. Eat better. combines support from others welcome to attend their first February is International compliment others on their down and need to renew your Pay attention to your food at weekly chapter meetings, TOPS meeting free of charge. Boost Self-Esteem Month. success but hesitate to do the confidence. 6. Get the support choices and nourish your body. healthy eating, regular exercise, Membership is affordable at Winter doldrums can get same for ourselves. 3. Exercise you need to succeed. Join a Buy healthier foods and prepare and wellness information. TOPS just $28 per year in the U.S. and the best of anyone, and this consistently, at least 30 minutes weight-loss support group, like well-balanced meals that will has about 170,000 members $32 per year in Canada, plus annual observation is a timely of exercise several times a TOPS, which can help you to help give you energy and feel – male and female, age seven nominal chapter fees. To find a opportunity to focus on week, to strengthen muscles and stay on track to accomplish like your best self – not sluggish and older – in nearly 10,000 local chapter, view www.tops. cultivating feelings of self- to burn calories. Improve your your wellness goals. Fellow and overstuffed. 10. Explore chapters throughout the United org or call (800) 932-8677. respect. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take physical strength, and you may members will help keep you a passion. Whether it’s a side States and Canada. Visitors are Off Pounds Sensibly), the feel a sense of empowerment motivated. 7. Make a list of job, hobby, or as a volunteer, nonprofit weight-loss support that can dramatically enhance your positive qualities. Are you pursuing your passion in even organization, offers these ideas your self-esteem. 4. Simply generous? Kind? Write down at a small way can lead to a sense to improve self-esteem when on smile. The mere act of smiling least ten positive qualities about of purpose and significantly a journey to better wellness. 1. changes blood flow to the brain yourself and return to this list as improve your overall happiness Stop comparing yourself to and can actually makes you feel often as needed to boost your and quality of life. TOPS Club Ruby Valley Hospital Physical Therapy others. Trying to live up to or happier and relieve tension. morale. 8. Find something Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Occupational & Speech Therapy exceed someone else’s personal A smile sets off chemical special in each day. Even if it’s is the original weight-loss Hands on care for all your body needs. best is a losing game. As the and physical reactions within in a small way, do something support and wellness education saying goes, “How boring would your mind and body, releasing pleasant and rewarding, like organization. Founded more Orthopedic & Sports Injuries Self Care it be if we were all the same?” endorphins that boost your catching up on your favorite than 65 years ago, TOPS is the Total Joint Rehabilitation Home Safety Focus on being the best you that mood. 5. Focus on your television show, taking a walk only nonprofit, noncommercial Back & Neck Care Adaptive Equipment you can be. 2. Compliment accomplishments. Forgive to the park, or indulging in a weight-loss organization of yourself regularly, either by yourself for mistakes and focus bubble bath. Or treat yourself its kind. TOPS promotes Sore Stressed Muscles Hand, Wrist - & Elbow Syndromes looking in the mirror and saying on the positive by celebrating to something small that isn’t successful weight management Tension Headaches & Chronic Pain Neurological Rehabilitation something you like about your victories. Consider writing a food or beverage, like a with a “Real People. Real Available Mon.-Fri. at Ruby Valley Hospital yourself or writing it in a journal. them down so you can review manicure or a new piece of Weight Loss.®” philosophy that 220 E. Crofoot, Sheridan, MT 59749-9508 406-842-5081

MVMC receives trauma “re-designation” RUBY VALLEY From JoBeth Northrop, RN and capabilities of a facility. of Madison Valley Medical the care of trauma patients at Madison Valley Medical Center Center’s trauma program by Madison Valley Medical Center MEDICAL CLINICS Madison Valley Medical is able to be designated as a JoBeth Northrop, as well as in order to gain an understanding Sheridan Twin Bridges Center was initially designated “Trauma Receiving Facility”, informed of the strengths, of how the program is actually 210 E Crofoot 104 S Madison as a “Trauma Receiving Facility” because it has the ability to weaknesses, improvements and implemented in patient care. (406) 842-5056 (406) 684-5546 in November of 2010 by the State evaluate, stabilize and transport goals of the program. Managers In their written report to of Montana. This designation the traumatically injured patient from all the trauma related the State Trauma Committee, Services Offered: is granted by the State Trauma when needed. areas of the hospital were the reviewers stated that “This Also pleased Committee through the EMS Marty Hensel, PA-C, is present to answer questions team has developed a very nice * Office Visits to offer: and Trauma Systems Section the trauma director and JoBeth as well as the members of the comprehensive trauma program. * Cardiac Rehab * Sliding Scale Program of the Public Health and Safety Northrop, RN, is the trauma hospital’s trauma committee, Most impressive is the Trauma * Well-Woman Exams Division. In order to receive a coordinator. They work closely which has representatives Performance Improvement (based on income) * DOT Physicals trauma designation, a hospital with Chief-of-Staff Dr. R. D. from the hospital departments, Process that is currently in * Payment Plans must be committed to the care Marks to develop, implement nursing staff, providers, and place.” Madison Valley Medical * Sports Physicals * Accepting Most of the trauma patient, have a and continually reassess the Ennis Ambulance Service. Center is pleased to announce * Well-Child Check-Ups Insurances including trauma director and a trauma trauma program at Madison The reviewers were given a that they have been granted a * Life Insurance Exams Medicare & Medicaid coordinator, develop a trauma Valley Medical Center. tour of the facility, including full, three-year re-designation *Acute and Chronic Health Care program to be implemented in Madison Valley Medical the Emergency Department, as a Trauma Receiving Facility the care of the traumatically Center was visited in November Imaging, and Laboratory. They effective until November of injured patient, provide trauma of this year by Kim Todd, RN, were shown how and where 2015. Receiving this designation data to the state registry, and Trauma Designation Consultant care is given and were able to shows the commitment meet the minimum requirements with the State of Montana, and visualize the equipment used in Madison Valley Medical Center established by the State of Doug Schmitz, MD, FACS, each department. The reviewers continues to make in caring for Montana for delivery of trauma Trauma Surgeon and Trauma described the facility as “modern our community and providing care. Reviewer from Cheyenne, WY. and state-of-the-art for a rural excellent emergency care to our Trauma designations During their survey, they were receiving facility”. They were patients. are given relevant to the size presented with an overview able to review data collected in Addiction a result of a person’s inability to cope with feelings By Jennifer Johnson had a black out while drinking? binge drinker is one who will differently. What I have taught Have you ever done or said not drink for a month or two or in my drug and alcohol classes is Patrick Watson Chris Hartsfield Kathy Tetrault Roman M. People say write about what something you regret while seven and then consume a large that addiction is a “DIS-EASE” PA-C APRN, FNP-BC PA-C Hendrickson, M.D you know. So here goes. I earned drinking? Well, my question amount of alcohol in one sitting (an uneasiness) of a person’s my Masters Degree in Social to that is: “Have you ever been with some or a lot of physical feelings and emotions. The www.rubyvalleyhospital.com Work from Denver University to college?” If you have you and emotional damage to self. A addiction is a symptom of an in 1993 with a focus on Drug could probably answer yes to maintenance drinker is defined underlying issue(s). An addict and Alcohol Prevention and all the above and be sent to as someone who needs to keep a does not know how to cope with Treatment. I had various jobs, rehab 101. The failure of that consistent amount of alcohol in their inner feelings and thus self experiences, and interactions in questionnaire was it didn’t get their system in order to function. medicates with their drug of this field. I started back in the to the root of the problem. For Their consequences are usually choice. day when insurance companies me, the questions are simpler, overt with negative impact on In this column I focused paid for months of rehabilitation just one actually, an open their emotional, physical, and on alcohol addiction. Clearly Square Athl for a disease that took years to ended question at that: “What spiritual self. A heavy drinker is substance abuse and addiction lu develop. Now it’s a 28 day spa negative consequences have one who drinks several drinks, does not just pertain to alcohol. M b retreat for a fad drug abuser. But you had due to your drinking?” perhaps daily, perhaps with little There are so many drugs and presents that is a debate for another day. If the person answers, “I have 3 apparent consequences. Where mind altering substances out Through the years, I worked DUIs and I beat my dog every one falls in these classifications there today that effect the brain A th l e ti c s with every walk of life and age time I drink.” then perhaps that is frankly how honest they are to and body in so many different group and learned about the ins person has a bit of a problem. their own self. ways that addiction seems more and outs of addiction and how to There are different Addiction is classified complicated now than ever. treat it. categories of alcohol “users”: by the American Medical For me, it all comes down to a I am often asked “How do Social drinker, daily drinker, Association as a disease. The person’s inability to cope with you know if I (or a loved one) binge drinker, maintenance Disease Theory of Alcoholism his or her feelings and emotions. is an addict?” In the eighties drinker, heavy drinker. A social is that it is an illness that is If we, as counselors, therapists, drug and alcohol specialists drinker is one who will pour chronic and if not treated will medical professionals, etc. can circulated a questionnaire a drink at a party and walk progress to the point of death. guide a person to their core with ten questions that, they around with the same drink all There are numerous damaging feelings and help them find the Call or stop by on or before Feb 15 claimed, if answered honestly night. Perhaps on a whim they effects to the brain and the body tools to cope with those feelings would tell you if you were an will have one more and call it as a result of alcohol addiction. more positively then the healing alcoholic or not. The questions a night. A daily drinker is one Some are overt and easy to process can begin. Need NOT went something like this: Have who consumes 1-3 drinks a see. Some are less apparent. If you have any comments, be a gym you ever had more than two day with no apparent physical Every person’s chemistry is concerns, criticisms or drinks a day? Have you ever or emotional consequences. A different so it effects everyone questions about alcohol or drug member to use or abuse, family issues, relationship issues or other participate CHC WECLOMES therapy related topics please feel free to email me. There is Doctor Kelli Christensen more to come! 5 Sunrise Loop 406.682.4560 To the SHERIDAN CHC Accepting february Mon tues weds thurs Fri new patients 1 Moran January 14, 2013 Stearns Call 406.682.4223 4 5 6 Marks 7 Hensel 8 to schedule an appointment with a provider Marks Marks Blake Call 842-5103 for an appointment Hensel Moran of your choice • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Stearns Stearns Hensel Stearns Moran 305 North Main • Ennis, MT 59729 11 Blake 12 Blake 13 Marks 14 15 Hensel Clinic access through lower level. Hensel Hensel • Board Certified Family Practice Marks Marks Stearns Moran Moran Stearns Stearns Holland Complete Family Physician Medical Care: 18 Blake 19 Blake 20 Hensel 21Moran 22 Pediatrics Dermatology Marks Hensel Hensel • Provides care to family members Marks Stearns Stearns Adult Medicine Gynecology Moran Geriatrics Orthopedics Moran Hensel of all ages Blake Stearns Moran Stearns Physical Exams Stearns 25 Stearns 26 Holland 27 Hensel 28 • Lives with her husband and two children in Sheridan Montana

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The Board of Trustees has selected the Nominating Committee for the 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 60th Annual Meeting. These committee members are looking for interested 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. members who live in the listed exchange areas to be candidates for the position of Trustee on the Board of Trustees. This Board manages the business and affairs of 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Water Well Drilling , Pump Sales If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an active participant on the Board of Trustees of Installation, Service & Repairs 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. please call one of the Nomination Committee members listed below for Serving residential & commercial customers requirements, qualifications and responsibilities by February 18, 2013. in madison county for over 23 years Quality Service at a Fair Price At-Large Committee Member: Ethel Parker 406-264-5877 Phone (406) 842-5214 or (406)682-5290 At-Large Committee Member: Jeanette “Tootie” Rasmussen 406-466-2091 www.GrahamdrillinG.com At-Large Committee Member: Ken Maki 406-277-4172

Drop Off Service Big Sky Committee Member: Katie Grimm 406-995-2120 ENNISMADISONLaundry and Cleaning 682-4933 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Browning Committee Member: Charles DeRoche, Jr. 406-450-8060 DILLON: The Mini (by 8:30 a.m.) WHITEHALL: Tri-County IGA ALDER: Alder Market SHERIDAN: Serendipity’s THURSDAY TWIN BRIDGES: Mad Hatters VIRGINIA CITY: Rank’s Drug Fairfield/Augusta/Fort Shaw/Helena Committee Member: Ken Naylor 406-467-3409

John’s Words of Wisdom: If you die in an elevator, be sure to push the up button. Lima/Melrose/Sheridan/ Our Specialized Services include cleaning of clothes, Virginia City/Twin Bridges Committee Member: Dale Giem 406-684-5856 blankets, comforters, pillows & area rugs In addition, there are two other ways to be nominated: 1. Any 15 or more members acting together may make nominations by petition up to 30 days prior to the meeting. 2. The president of the board will call for additional nominations from the floor at the actual meeting.

For further details on these alternative nomination procedures, please call 1-800-796-4567 ext 4132. The election will be held in Fairfield at the Community Hall on Monday, March 18, 2013. The business meeting begins at 1:00 p.m.

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COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY The TBCA would like to invite all Ruby Valley civic, nonprofit, philanthropic and senior groups to help us build a Unified Ruby Valley Participation Plan. Together we’d like to encourage actively reaching out to build community participation and supporting meaningful volunteer opportunities. Everyone is asked to attend the idea building workshop on February 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. held in the Montana Room inside Twin Bridges High School. SECTION C Thursday, February 14, 2013 Go to outpostevents.net for a complete listing of events our causes. All are welcome. 7pm. PHOTO OF THE WEEK THURSDAY FEBruary14

for a full Winter Workshop schedule of Series, Ennis events for the ennis fish bowl, see our ad on Creating a balanced the comics & system to benefit Puzzles page! livestock and land WEDNESDAY health. This is the second part in a FEBRUARY 13 3-part series geared specifically to local Books and Babies, producers & land Ennis managers. Class will be at 10am at Books and Babies is Madison Valley Baptist for babies, toddlers Church. Cost is $5 and and their caregivers includes lunch. and is held every Wednesday at 10:30 Blanket Drive Kick-off, Submitted by Judy Mumme a.m. at the Madison Ennis Ruby Valley sunset. Valley Public Library. Books, music, songs, Join COVERUPS Gift, The dinner will be local high school for Saturday, Feb. 16th at nursery rhymes, Embroidery and Quilts held at the Ruby exact times. Noon at the Holiday Fiddle Contest, Dillon lullabies and toys. For at 110 W. Main Street, Hotel and the cost Inn on Baxter. Lunch Tickets for the Dillon more information call Ennis in keeping is $20 per person. Live Music, Norris will be served at Fiddle Contest are 682-7244. families warm this Tickets are available Dan Dubuque is a 1pm for a fee of $12 available from any year. From February ay Ruby Valley Bank one-man-soul-band for adults and $5 for Dillon Junior Fiddler, District Tournament, 14th thru December in Sheridan, Booze who can rock a slide children 10 and under. The Bookstore, Butte MAC (13th-16th) 14th new blankets & Buns and The guitar. Soak while Call (406) 388-4589 for Sweetwater Coffee can be donated for Sheridan Town Hall or the blues, rhythm and more details. and at the door for High School Basketball those in need. The at the door the night soul pour out of the a cost of $10 that teams from around kick-off party will of the event. Please dome. Music starts 2nd Winter includes a chance the county will be in include refreshments call Linda @ 842-5678 at 7pm. Visit www. Chautauqua, Virginia to win a door prize. Butte for four days and in-store discounts. or Kathy @ 596-1005 norrishotsprings.com City Saturday night tickets participating in the Anyone who donates for more information. for more info. will be available at District Tournament. a blanket between 5pm. Join us at The Elling the door only, due to Go out and show your Feb. 14th – Feb 28th is SATURDAY House for what is limited seating, at a support for your local eligible to sign-up for Documentary Film, hailed as a sharing cost of $5 at The Old team! Contact your a drawing to win $50 Sheridan FEBRUARY 16 of entertainment Depot Theatre. local high school for gift certificate. Call and intellectual Shooting Sports exact times. Stacey @ 682-7745 for The Sheridan Public knowledge. First SUNDAY Tournament, Sheridan more information. Library invites you to a popularized in the TOPS, Ennis free showing of Koch 19th & 20th centuries, FEBRUARY 17 Call the MSU Extension District Tournament, Brothers Exposed, Teddy Roosevelt office for more details. Live Music, Norris TOPS members weigh Butte MAC (13th-16th) a documentary claimed it was “the (406) 287-3282 in at 9 a.m. with a about these most American thing Local favorite Tom program at 9:30 a.m. High School Basketball brothers, highlighting in America”. The fun District Tournament, Murphy is back in the in the lower level teams from around environmental starts at 6pm, with Butte MAC (13th-16th) dome! He’s bringing conference room of the county will be in pollution to their efforts a potluck dinner at his Thermal Grass to the Madison Valley Butte for four days to dismantle social 6:30pm and continues High School Basketball the ears of the soakers. Medical Center. For participating in the security. 5:30pm on with performances teams from around An enjoyable night is more information, call District Tournament. at 7:30pm. Those the county will be in in store for sure! Music Jeannie at 682-3299. Go out and show your FRIDAY wishing to perform Butte for four days starts at 7pm. Visit support for your local are encouraged to participating in the www.norrishotsprings. Local Organizations team! Contact your FEBRUARY 15 contact Toni at 843- District Tournament. com for more info. Meeting, Twin Bridges local high school for 5454. District Tournament, Go out and show your exact times. Butte MAC (13th-16th) support for your local Art Walk, Big Sky This meeting is open Live Music, Norris team! Contact your to all persons/clubs/ Jackson’s Community High School Basketball local high school for The Meadow Village organizations in the Garden Fundraiser, Queen Mab brings teams from around exact times. Center hosts the Ruby Valley and Sheridan their Celtic Folk sounds the county will be in President’s Day surrounding areas to the dome tonight. Butte for four days Annual Banquet, Weekend Art Walk for discussion of “A Celebration of Soak and enjoy. Music participating in the Bozeman in Big Sky. The Walk the importance the Heart” Mexican starts at 7pm. District Tournament. starts at 2pm and will of community Dinner is to benefit the Visit www. Go out and show your Sons and Daughters of go until 8pm. Contact involvement and how Jackson’s Community norrishotsprings.com support for your local the Pioneers will host Phillip at 995-2996 for to raise awareness of Garden in Sheridan. for more info. team! Contact your their annual banquet more information.

Welcome Home Mardi Elford! After a long, arduous journey and continuing recovery. After your extended “JR’S TIRES” in Norris – A great opportunity to own affordable commercial property in ideal location. The large shop, office, storage area hospital stay due to surgery. After all the (3,600 SF) plus large open gravel parking area could be used for a variety obstacles you’ve encountered. Once again, of businesses. Overhead door is 16’ wide x 14’ tall. Property is 1.23 acres, bordered by State land and large ranch. Real estate only for $295,000. Welcome Home! (MLS #173232) Adjoining home is also available separately. From your family, friends & well wishers (406)682-4290 • 219 E. Main Street P.O. Box 546 • Ennis, MT 59729 www.arrowreal.com • [email protected] C2 Thursday, February 14, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICES Reaching Madison County and the surrounding areas with your classified ad. Call 682-7755 or toll-free 1-888-238-7849

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2012 Service Line Cost per EDU EDUs Base Rate Charge SION, LOCATED IN SECTION 19, TOWN- IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF Dalia Martinez ¾ inch $28.50 1.00 $ SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, P.M.M., THE STATE OF MONTANA, COUNTY OF Assistant Secretary, 28.50 MADISON COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORD- MADISON First American Title Company, LLC 1 inch 28.50 1.70 48.45 ING TO PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF IN RE ESTATE OF: Successor Trustee 1 1/4 inch 28.50 2.60 74.10 PLATS, PAGE 327, RECORDS OF MADI- MAVIS ARLENE JARRETT, aka MAVIS A. Title Financial Specialty Services 1 ½ inch 28.50 4.00 114.00 SON COUNTY, MONTANA. JARRETT, P.O. Box 339 2 inch 28.50 7.10 202.35 RECORDING DATA: The following instru- Deceased. Blackfoot ID 83221 3 inch 28.50 15.30 436.05 ments and documents have been recorded in That the undersigned has been appointed STATE OF Idaho ) )ss. County of Bing- 4 inch 28.50 28.44 810.54 the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Madison Personal Representative of the above-named ham ) On this 16th day of November, 2012, 6 inch 28.50 64.00 County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated March estate. All persons having claims against before me, a notary public in and for said 1,824.00 26, 1998, and recorded March 27, 1998, in said decedent are required to present their County and State, personally appeared Da- 8 inch 28.50 113.78 Book 416, Page 965, under Document No. claims within four (4) months after the date lia Martinez, know to me to be the Assistant 3,242.73 065390, as modified by that certain Modifica- of the first publication of this notice, or said Secretary of First American Title Company, 10 inch 28.50 177.78 tion of Deed of Trust dated September 23, claims will be forever barred. LLC, Successor Trustee, known to me to be 5,066.73 1998 and recorded October 9, 1998, in Book Claims must either be mailed to CARMEN the person whose name is subscribed to the 423, Page 527, as Document No. 068477; JARRETT SMITH, the Personal Represen- foregoing instrument and acknowledged to In addition to the Base Rate Charge, the and Substitution of Trustee dated December tative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box me that he executed the same. Lisa J Tor- Town proposes to add a monthly water 11, 2012 and recorded December 14, 2012, 2887, Norris, MT 59745, or filed with the nabene Notary Public Citimortgage Vs. Opie usage charge of $0.50 per 1,000 gallons under Document No. 148541. Clerk of the above-entitled Court. CARMEN 42011.274 consumed per connection or proportionate THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORE- JARRETT SMITH, being first duly sworn, Pub. Jan 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 14) apps charge for gallons of water consumed in CLOSURE IS MADE IS: Nonpayment of the upon oath, deposes and says: excess of any 1,000 gallon increment (the real property taxes due under the Deed of That she has read the foregoing NOTICE “Usage Rate”). The proposed monthly water Trust. NOTICE TO CREDITORS charge for each connection consists of the TO CREDITORS and that the facts and MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION matters contained therein are true, correct, proposed monthly Base Rate Charge plus SECURED BY THE TRUST INDENTURES COURT, MADISON COUNTY IN THE MAT- the proposed monthly Usage Rate for such accurate and complete to the best of her TER OF: AS OF NOVEMBER 26, 2012 ARE: Princi- knowledge and belief. I make this declara- connection. pal: $278,995.32 Interest: I nter- BONNIE JANE WORKMAN, Deceased. For a user with a ¾-inch service connection tion under penalty of perjury under the laws NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cystal est continues to accrue at a rate of 8.53% per of the State of Montana. and no water usage, the Proposed Monthly annum. As of November 26, 2012 the interest Bachmann has been appointed Personal Charge represents an increase of $9.18 per DATED this 29th day of January, 2013. Representative of the above-captioned es- balance is $727.34 and interest accrues at the /s/Carmen Jarrett Smith month over the current monthly charge (or rate of $66.11 per day. Real Property Taxes: tate. All persons having claims against the approximately 48% percent). For a user with CARMEN JARRETT SMITH Deceased are required to present their claims $143,173.80 Personal Representative a ¾-inch service connection using 5,000 gal- The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to within (4) months after date of first publication lons of water a month, the Proposed Monthly Personal Representative’s Attorney: of this Notice, or such claims will be forever disburse such amounts as may be required Karen McMullin Charge represents an increase of $2.50 per to preserve and protect the real property, barred. M.C.A Section 72-3-801 month over the current monthly charge (or Post Office Box 55 Claims must either be mailed, certified re- and for real property taxes that may become Ennis, MT 59729 approximately 9% percent). due or delinquent, unless such amounts or turn receipt requested, to the Estate of Bon- On February 25, 2013, commencing at 7:00 Telephone: (406) 682-7878 nie Jane Workman, c/o Thomas J. Stusek, taxes are paid by the Grantors or successor (Pub. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2013) km p.m. in the meeting room at the Town Hall in interest to the Grantors. If such amounts attorney for the Personal Representative, (Fire Hall), 104 East 6th Avenue, in Twin 2115 Durston Rd., Ste. 10, Bozeman, Mon- are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or Bridges, Montana, the Town Council will taxes will be added to the obligation secured PUBLIC NOTICE tana 59718, or be filed with the Clerk of the conduct a public hearing and pass upon all Ennis School District 52 is currently seek- above-entitled Court. by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be protests against the proposed water rate charged against the proceeds of the sale in- ing two trustees for three year terms. Anyone DATED this 31st date of January, 2013. increase. Further information about the qualified for and interested in running for this CRYSTAL BACHMANN, Personal Repre- clude the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and proposed rate increase may be obtained by costs and expenses of sale. position may pick up a petition from Ginger sentative contacting Cathy Grose, Town Clerk-Treasur- Martello at Ennis High School. Petitions must by: /s/ Thomas J. Stusek THE TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF er, Town of Twin Bridges at (406) 684-5243. THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO be turned in at the District Clerk’s office prior THOMAS J. STUSEK Done by Order of the Town Council of the to 4 p.m. March 28, 2013. No candidate may Attorney for Personal Representative. SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE Town of Twin Bridges, Montana, this 28th AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. appear on the ballot unless he or she meets All (Pub. Feb. 7, 14, 21 2013) ts day of January, 2013. this deadline. If you have any questions THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF /s/Cathy Grose, Town Clerk SALE ARE: about the trustee position, please call Super- NOTICE OF SEWER RATE IN- (Pub. Feb. 7, 14, 21 2013) tb intendent John Overstreet at 682-4258. (Pub. Date: May 22, 2013 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013) es CREASE AND PUBLIC HEAR- ING NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REG- Time: 11:00 a.m., Mountain Standard NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE ULAR VOTER REGISTRATION is in effect. TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S 28, 2013, the Town Council (the “Council”) Notice is hereby given that registration for of the Town of Twin Bridges, Montana (the Place: Front steps to the Madison SALE on March 25, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock the Madison Valley Rural Fire District to be County Montana Courthouse. A.M. at the Main Entrance of the First Ameri- “Town”), adopted a Resolution of Intention held on March 26, 2013 will close at 5:00 of the Town of Twin Bridges, Montana to Terms: This sale is a public sale and any can Title Company of Montana located at 122 p.m., February 25, 2013 . person, including the Beneficiary, and except- South First Street in Ennis, MT 59729, the Increase Rates for the Users of the Municipal All active and inactive**electors of the Sewer System. ing only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The following described real property situated in Madison Valley Rural Fire District are entitled bid price must be paid in cash. The convey- MADISON County, Montana:A TRACT OF The Town has determined that it is neces- to vote at said election. sary for the Town to increase its sewer rates ance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The LAND SITUATED WITHIN THE NE1/4 OF Ballots will be automatically mailed to Active sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE in order to pay the principal of and interest Electors only. If you are a registered voter on its outstanding bonds, to provide for of the property on the 10th day following the 1 WEST, P.M.M., MORE PARTICULARLY and do not receive a ballot, contact the county sale. DESCRIBED ON CERTIFICATE OF SUR- adequate operation and maintenance on the election office to update your information as Town’s sewer system (the “System”), and to DATED: January 3, 2013. VEY FILED IN BOOK 7 OF SURVEYS, PAGE necessary and receive a ballot.] /s/_Benjamin T. Cory 231, RECORDS OF MADISON COUNTY, maintain or build necessary reserves. Persons who wish to register and who The Town currently charges users of the BENJAMIN T. CORY, Trustee MONTANA LESS AND EXCEPT THAT are not presently registered may do so by STATE OF MONTANA PARCEL DESCRIBED ON CERTIFICATE System a flat rate of $35.00 per month per requesting a form for registration by mail or equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) (the “Sewer ss OF SURVEY FILED IN BOOK 7 OF SUR- by appearing before the County Election Ad- County of Missoula VEYS, PAGE 245, RECORDS OF MADISON Rate Charge”). The EDUs are currently ministrator. If you have moved, please have determined based on the water service line This instrument was acknowledged before COUNTY, MONTANA Robert Floyd Opie, as your registration transferred to your present me on January 3, 2013, by Benjamin T. Cory, Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to size. address. Effective March 1, 2013, the Town proposes as Trustee. American Land Title Company, as Trustee, DATED this ___5th_____day of ___Feb- /s/_ChristaShaw to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage to increase the Sewer Rate Charge to $36.59 ruary____, 2013. per month per EDU as shown below. Christa Shaw Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as /s/Peggy Kaatz Stemler Notary Public for the State of Montana Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated February Service Line Cost per EDU EDUs Sewer Rate PEGGY KAATZ STEMLER Charge Residing at Missoula, Montana 1, 2008 and recorded February 6, 2008 under Madison County Election Administrator My commission expires: 04/18/2015 Document No. 124416. The beneficial interest ¾ inch $36.59 1.00 $36.59 (Pub. Feb. 7, 14, 28, 2013) mccr 1 inch 36.59 1.70 62.20 ( P u b . F e b . 1 4 , 2 1 , 2 8 , 2 0 1 3 ) c f is currently held by CitiMortgage, Inc.. First American Title Company, LLC, is the Suc- 1 1/4 inch 36.59 2.60 95.13 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE cessor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of 1 ½ inch 36.59 4.00 146.36 2 inch 36.59 7.10 259.79 OF REAL PROPERTY Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by BENJAMIN and Recorder of MADISON County, Montana. 3 inch 36.59 15.30 559.83 4 inch 36.59 28.44 1,040.62 T. CORY, as successor Trustee, of the public The beneficiary has declared a default in the sale of the real property hereinafter described terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make 6 inch 36.59 64.00 2,341.76 8 inch 36.59 113.78 4,163.21 pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of the monthly payments due in the amount of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). $1,274.96, beginning January 1, 2010, and 10 inch 36.59 177.78 6,504.97 This represents an increase of approximately The following information is provided: each month subsequent, which monthly in- THE NAMES OF THE GRANTOR, ORIGI- stallments would have been applied on the 4.5% over the current Sewer Rate Charge. On February 25, 2013, commencing at 7:00 NAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE principal and interest due on said obligation TRUST INDENTURE, ANY SUCCESSOR and other charges against the property or p.m. in the meeting room at the Town Hall (Fire Hall), 104 East 6th Avenue, in Twin IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR loan. The total amount due on this obligation GRANTOR, ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, as of December 8, 2012 is $128,506.60 prin- Bridges, Montana, the Town Council will conduct a public hearing and pass upon all AND THE PRESENT RECORD OWNER cipal, interest at the rate of 5.7500% now to- ARE: Get protests against the proposed sewer rate taling $22,309.07, late charges in the amount Grantor: FARMHOUSE PARTNERS – of $2,034.20, escrow advances of $3,643.96, increase. Further information about the proposed rate increase may be obtained by BIG SKY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, (the and other fees and expenses advanced of “Grantor”) Original Trustee: AMERICAN LLC $2,671.00, plus accruing interest at the rate contacting Cathy Grose, Town Clerk-Treasur- Results. Nestegard Construction, LAND TITLE COMPANY Successor Trustee: of $20.24 per diem, late charges, and other er, Town of Twin Bridges at (406) 684-5243. Done by Order of the Town Council of the BENJAMIN T. CORY, an attorney licensed costs and fees that may be advanced. The to practice law in the State of Montana (the Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse Town of Twin Bridges, Montana, this 28th ~Custom Wood Floors~ day of January, 2013. “Trustee”) Beneficiary: AMERICAN BANK such amounts as may be required to preserve OF MONTANA (the “Beneficiary”) Present Sales • Installation • Sanding and protect the property and for real property /s/Cathy Grose, Town Clerk (Pub. Feb. 7, 14, 21 2013) tb Record Owner: FARMHOUSE PARTNERS taxes that may become due or delinquent, un- – BIG SKY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Finishing • Re-finishing less such amounts of taxes are paid by the THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the COVERED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE IS: Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be add- NOTICE OF WATER RATE IN- The real property and its appurtenances in Bart Nestegard [email protected] ed to the obligations secured by the Deed of CREASE AND PUBLIC HEAR- Madison County, Montana, more particularly Trust. Other expenses to be charged against PO Box 790 Cell: 581-6743 ING described as follows: the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s TRACT 5F OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF s.hill@ Fax/Home: 682-7634 fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January Ennis, MT 59729 28, 2013, the Town Council (the “Council”) A PORTION OF TRACT 5 AND TRACT A OF madisoniannews.com of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficia- BLOCK 1, AMENDED, CASCADE SUBDIVI- ry has elected, and has directed the Trustee of the Town of Twin Bridges, Montana (the to sell the above described property to satisfy “Town”), adopted a Resolution of Intention the obligation. The sale is a public sale and of the Town of Twin Bridges, Montana to any person, including the beneficiary, except- Increase Rates for the Users of the Municipal We have competitive ing only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The Water System. bid price must be paid immediately upon the The Town has determined that it is neces- close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents sary for the Town to increase its water rates auto rates! (valid money orders, certified checks or ca- in order to pay the principal of and interest shier’s checks). The conveyance will be made on its outstanding bonds, to provide for Call today to get your free rate quote! by Trustee’s Deed without any representation adequate operation and maintenance on the Auto • Home • Farm • Business • Health • Life • Worker’s Comp • Contractors or warranty, including warranty of Title, ex- Town’s water system (the “System”), and to Tuesday, press or implied, as the sale is made strictly maintain or build necessary reserves. The Town currently charges a base rate/or Dean A. Derby, CIC, Agent on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, 21 yrs Experience February 19Th aT 7:30 pm the sale is being made subject to all existing shut off rate of $19.32 per month per EDU to conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other users of the System who are connected to Member, NFU President’s Council, National Sales Honor Award sporTsman’s Lodge environmental or health hazards. The sale the System but are not actually using water. Dish Network In addition, the Town charges a base rate of Ennis: 406-682-4215 | Bozeman: 406-556-0893 purchaser shall be entitled to possession of and Cell: 406-580-0893 | Fax: 406-556-0896 the property on the 10th day following the $28.50 per month per EDU to users of the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the System who are connected to the System DirectIn Ennis TV Tuesdays & by Appointment grantor or any other person having an inter- and actually using water. These charges are est in the property, at any time prior to the shown below: trustee’s sale, may pay to the beneficiary or Service Line Multi/EDU EDU/Base & ½ O&M/Off EDU/Base & Full O&M/On the successor in interest to the beneficiary ¾ inch 1.00 $19.32 $28.50 Joe Veland the entire amount then due under the deed of 1 inch 1.70 32.85 48.45 trust and the obligation secured thereby (in- 1 1/4 inch 2.60 50.24 74.10 Mountain View TV cluding costs and expenses actually incurred 1 ½ inch 4.00 77.28 114.00 and attorney’s fees) other than such portion 2 inch 7.10 137.18 202.35 406.682.3999 of the principal as would not then be due had 3 inch 15.30 295.60 436.05 & Satellite no default occurred and thereby cure the de- 4 inch 28.44 549.46 810.54 fault. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be 6 inch 64.00 1,236.48 1,824.00 Your local satellite Service Work postponed by public proclamation up to 15 8 inch 113.78 2,198.23 3,242.73 days for any reason, and in the event of a 10 inch 177.78 3,434.71 5,066.73 New Construction TV specialists bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed Remodels by the trustee for up to 120 days by public Effective March 1, 2013, the Town proposes Serving Madison County since 1993 proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS to charge all users connected to the System AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY a flat rate of $28.50 per month per EDU, INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED regardless of water usage (the “Base Rate PO Box 987 FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: November 16, Charge”). 6 Sunrise Loop 682-7858 Ennis Ennis, Mt 59729

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FINNIGAN’S FIREWOOD: Honest Cord, $150 delivered. HUFF'S ANTIQUE SHOW. Any size or amount, Ennis/VC/ FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apart- Feb. 23rd, 10-5 and Feb. 24th, Ruby Valley. 599-5270. Senior/ ment for rent. Major appliances 10-4, MetraPark, Billings. Ad- Veteran/Volume Disc. included, no pets. 682-7152. VACATION RENTAL: Close mission $5.00-good both days. 15-13p 12-tfc to Ennis. Rent by the night, 406-238-9796. #050 week or month. Sleeps 12+ Horse Sale: February 16th at people. Call for rates and more Gallatin County Fair Grounds. information at 406-287-7861 or Preview from 11:30-12:30pm / FOR RENT: Commercial/Retail 406-498-6113. Annual Board Meeting Sale starts at 1pm. Call Head- 48-e/o tfc Human Resources Council waters Livestock at 285-0502 space available on Main St. in SERVICES or Mary Olson at 580-5743 for Ennis. Great exposure and loca- DISTRICT XII more information. tion - 930 Sq. Ft. Call Paul if in- Madison Conservation 16-1b terested at 406-581-7878. HELP WANTED We will meet at 39-tfc District Meeting 700 Casey Street, South MAIN STREET Butte, MT 59701 FOR SALE: Like New House- PROFESSIONAL Mon., February 18 hold Items: 2-piece sectional ny- HAIRDRESSER Wanted one day lon sofa, eggplant 90x62 $200 / a week for resident hair at Madi- SERVICES Lone Elk Mall 2 glass door display cases w/ 2 son Valley Manor. Contact Jayne Let us relieve some of the Ennis hursday, February LONE ELK MALL stress from your life! T shelves $50 ea (406) 682-4550 Retail/Service/Commercial at 682-7271. 28th, 2013 15-2b space for rent. 2,000 +/- sq/ ft. 16-tfc-b All phases of bookkeeping 7:00 p.m. Previously occupied by kitch- Accounts Payable/Receivable en & bath boutique. Call for HELP WANTED: Sheridan Payroll terms. 406-682-5653. School District No. 5 has an Account Reconciliation STEEL BUILDINGS. Huge opening for a Head Cook for the winter discounts for spring de- 15-tfc And Much More! WE BUY ESTATES 2012-2013 School Year. Please Call 842-5822 for an livery. 50x80, 62x100, 68x120, contact Linda E. Walter, District FREE APPRAISALS 68x200, 100x200. Take advan- Clerk, Sheridan Schools, PO Box appointment. tage of tax deductions. Limited 586, Sheridan, MT 59749, or call 401 S. Main Street, Sheridan. Moving – Downsizing – Death – Foreclosure Offer. Call Jim 1-888-782-7040. FOR RENT: Cozy 3 bdrm log (406) 842-5302. 46-tfc #057 cabin in the country south of En- 16-2b nis. Woodstove, W/D $600/mo. www.AbleEstateSales.com Call 682-7552 PART TIME MEDICAL AS- 16-tfc-b SISTANT. Seeking personable Local Montana Pickers! Rescu- Sheridan Montana 406-842-5251 individual to assist providers in ing Montana history. We buy Call Toll Free 1-877-339-3229 patient care, taking vital signs, most anything from one item to For RENT prepping for procedures, EKGs, entire estates. Call David. 406- FOR RENT: 2 bdrm, 2 bath injections, and performing other 579-3500 AFrame on 5 acres. Pets ok. duties as directed. Must have 16-8p FOR RENT: Call Apex Manage- experience with computers, ment at 682-7112 or 581-0103 for $800/mo + utilities. 406-570- 5401 knowledge of MS Word and Ex- long term or vacation rentals in 16-tfc-b cel, and good communication Ennis and the Madison Valley. skills. Send cover letter and re- SHOP SPACE FOR RENT IN ENNIS 1-tfc sume to careers@mvmedcenter. org. All sizes available up to 1,200 square feet 15-tfc Heated, insulated, large doors, half bath. ENNIS MINI STORAGE FOR RENT IN ENNIS: Office New low prices with 10 x 10’s Gary at 581-3531 or Paul at 581-7878 Space - 390 sq. ft. includes of- HELP WANTED: Housekeeping starting at $35. Larger sizes fice, storage area & bathroom. positions. Apply in person at Fan available. Call Reed Real Es- Please contact Cindy at 682-3011 Mountain Inn. tate at 682-4236. Carpets • Rugs • Upholstery or 581-5372. 16-3b Water • Smoke • Fire Mitigation 15-tfc 14-tfc Vacation • Seasonal • Custom Cleaning Home • Business • Rentals • RV’s • Windows

683.2226 (Bvhd/Big Hole Valley) FOR RENT: Downtown retail 682.7767 (Madison/Ruby Valley) space located in the Lone Elk found Toll Free 1-800-227-5894 Mall, 1,250 sq. ft. price negotia- FOR RENT: Large mobile Free Estimates • Licensed • Insured ble call 640-1351. home site 1 mile from Ennis. FOUND: Wedding band in Ruby 28-tfc 100 x 150’, water & sewer, Reservoir area. Call 782-1132 to country atmosphere, quiet. identify. - New, clean and well-kept 581-7878 NO DOGS. 682-4854. Professional Office Space 15-1b - A nice variety of sizes 29-tfc Home Vent or available in downtown Ennis, - Yearly prices available 682-7878 close to banks, restaurants. and - Lowest rates in the valley Common area facilities in- cluded. Various sizes starting REAL ESTATE chimney MADISON VALLEY STORAGE at $190 per month. Call 682- FOR RENT: Quaint 2 bedroom, 5653. 1 bath country home in McAllis- cleaning 15-tfc ter. NS/NP, $650/mo. Call 682- DUPLEX FOR SALE: Troutdale 3850. 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No Tree Care Coca Cola Pendant Lamp 24" - traffic location for your business. 406-683-5592 Call Sara, Prudential Montana, smoking or pets. Available Feb. Retail $495. Asking $50. Ruby FOR SALE: Antique Speed 1. $600 a month. Call Paul 581- HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 406-865-0000 red glass, brilliant white script Queen wringer washer, excel- at 682-5002 for more informa- 7878 or Gary 581-3531. 2 bath, new everything, extra 60’ Lift Truck logo lettering, green trim on the lent condition, even works, tion. 11-tfc large master, landscaped Sheri- Flag Pole Tiffany inspired pendant lamp $45; antique secretary desk, 22-tfc dan home, $139,000. Call 916- Maintenance .599-5485 $45; Portable Kenmore sew- 600-3018 or 406-842-7737. ing machine, $45. Call 406- MADISON MANAGEMENT 5-tfc Stainless Cuisinart Toaster 579-8411. 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