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75¢ | Volume 142, Issue 35 www.madisoniannews.com Thursday, June 26, 2014 Time is running out Cellular One customers must find new cell phone service Providers keeping mum; sheriff is ily has three phones.” during the year – and most is supported by AT&T-owned According to Sheriff Dave “I stirred up this can of will expect their cell phones and leased spectrum,” Suzanne worms intentionally to get concerned about public safety Schenk, the issue boils down more involvement because to work – in addition to the Tratnow, media contact for to the fact that neither Verizon [AT&T] wasn’t listening to Ruby Valley residents who AT&T, told The Madisonian. Abigail Dennis cell phone service, accord- nor AT&T – the two providers the customers.” must choose a new provider. “We recently agreed to The Madisonian ing to Matt Greemore, Twin likely to step up to the plate – – Matt Greemore, “We have a huge num- purchase additional spectrum, [email protected] Bridges Town Council member. have committed to anything. Twin Bridges council ber of cars driving through which will allow us to end our “I talked to Cellular One “We have major concerns Madison County every day,” agreement with Sprint at the Madison County Com- When Cellular One goes and they said there were 1,836 about this in terms of public Schulz said. “Everyone should end of our current lease term missioners Dave Schulz and dark in Montana on July 31, customers,” he said. “And safety,” Schenk said. “Every- be provided service.” and, in the longer term, roll Dan Happel pointed out that 1,836 customers in the Ruby that’s customers, not phones. thing is quiet from the com- “3G/4G wireless voice and approximately 1 million visi- Valley alone will be without I’m a customer and my fam- panies. We want answers.” data coverage in Ruby Valley tors travel through the county Turn to CELLULAR on pg. 2 Strong and Steady County seeks better animal control at fairgrounds Draft proposal helps Photo by Abigail Dennis animal owners and Water surges from the outlet pets stay safe of the recently completed Lori Newman Ruby Dam, The Madisonian signaling [email protected] the end of the dam’s rehabiliatation. The Madison County Com- missioners approved the first reading Monday of a draft pro- posal to amend the county’s ex- isting Animal Control Ordinance. Ruby Valley The county already has clear rules about harboring vicious, un- vaccinated or “public nuisance” Dave Schulz animals, according to the existing celebrates dam ordinance. The recommended changes in this amendment, how- ever, are specifically intended to assist animal owners renovations with the safe management of dogs and other animals while they’re on the county-owned fairgrounds Repaired dam should last Turn to CONTROL on pg. 2 another 75 years or more DISTRICT COURT Abigail Dennis The Madisonian Corvallis man [email protected] Photo by Abigail Dennis From left: Governor Steve Bullock, Rep. Ray Shaw and Madison County Commissioner Dave More than $17 million and four years of renovations later, Schulz discuss the dam project on Tuesday, June 17. the Ruby Dam is again sending water to ranchers in the Ruby sentenced for Valley. Now the updated dam should ensure a reliable water supply for at least another 75 years, according to officials. Approximately 40 community members joined local and tire slashing state leaders at the dam to celebrate the project’s completion on Tuesday, June 17. The day was rainy, but Department of Abigail Dennis Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) director John The Madisonian Tubbs said the precipitation didn’t bother him at all – be- [email protected] cause it’s like “gold falling from the sky” for the valley. The Ruby Dam, south of Alder on the Ruby River, A Corvallis man was sentenced Mon- was built in 1938. Both its concrete spillway and out- day to six months in jail and nearly $2,600 flow channels have slowly deteriorated over the years. in fines and restitution by Montana Fifth Ju- “The spillway was shot, and the gates in the outlet dicial District Judge Loren Tucker. were in dire need of repair,” State Rep. Ray Shaw from Jonathan Scott Morgan, 40, was sentenced for Sheridan said. “When things get old, they need to be three counts of misdemeanor criminal mischief fixed. If the dam had failed, there could have been two charges, stemming from a Nov. 1, 2013 inci- feet of water in Townsend, Mont., for goodness’ sake!” dent in Ennis, according to court documents. By 2005, the Ruby Water Users Association had already Morgan was arrested at that time for slashing made a number of repairs to the spillway, which allows the the tires of two Madison Valley Medical Center water to overflow the dam when the reservoir is at peak ca- employees’ vehicles and the tires on the trailer car- pacity. According to John Grassy, public information officer Photo by Abigail Dennis rying “Megan’s Car,” donated for impaired-driving The need for rehabilitation work on the Ruby Dam became apparent when the original spillway educational purposes by the parents of 20-year-old Turn to DAM on pg. 2 showed signs of disrepair. Pictured is the new spillway. Turn to SLASHING on pg. 2 Debate continues over public access from roads Photo by Ruby River access returns from Supreme Court to Madison County Courthouse Abigail Dennis

Abigail Dennis Judicial Court Judge Loren After overturning Tucker’s “The question is, what is the The debate The Madisonian Tucker ruled that public use 2012 decision on the Seyler public’s right to use the area off over public access to the [email protected] of the Seyler Lane Bridge Lane Bridge, south of Twin the pavement of county roads,” Ruby River at doesn’t guarantee public use Bridges, the Montana Supreme Susan Swimley, attorney for Seyler Lane How far do public rights-of- of the Ruby River from the Court sent the case back to the Madison County Commis- Bridge near way extend from a county road? land around that bridge. And district court and instructed sioners in the case, explained. Twin Bridges will The issue is still unde- it’s been 10 years since the Tucker to define the width have statewide Turn to ACCESS on pg. 2 cided, two years after Fifth issue first arose in court. of a public right-of-way. significance.

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CELLULAR from pg. 1 “I stirred up this can of for expanded cell phone service, reception will inconvenience Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates out LTE service to customers worms intentionally to get more Schulz said. But the company has most community members, in this area,” Tratnow said. involvement because [AT&T] not yet offered a firm timeline the county’s greatest concern 30 Years - .000% Points That information differs wasn’t listening to the cus- on potentially offering cell is with public safety. Sheriff tomers,” Greemore said. “I’m phone reception to the area. Schenk said a lack of cell phone % Rate % APR from what many community 4.125 4.264 members who reached out to leaning toward Verizon because When asked, however, Ve- service will result in extended AT&T directly have been told. they seem willing to work with rizon communications manager response times for emergency the county and the custom- Meagan Dorsch said the com- vehicles, among other issues. 15 Years - .000% Points Greemore said he spoke with AT&T in Butte and was unable ers, but I don’t know yet.” pany is “evaluating all options.” “We’ve been work- 3.125% Rate 3.365% APR to receive a clear answer about Verizon has been clear “I have no further details ing on getting answers whether or not AT&T phones with the county commission- or timelines I can share at for four weeks,” Schenk Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a $200,000.00 loan amount ers that they understand the this time,” Dorsch said. said.“Time is running out.” with a 1% loan origination fee, $975.00 underwriting fee, $295.00 document processing fee, Mers fee will have reception once Cel- $11.95, $15.00 flood determination fee, $4.00 transcript fee, 15 days of prepaid interest and *discount Ruby Valley has a great need Though loss of cell phone point fee as stated above. lular One pulls out of the area.

AUTO LOANS CONTROL from pg. 1 proposal before it comes up for The existing ordinance • To keep, harbor or main- AS a final reading can do so at the states that the following tain a vicious animal – unless property in Twin Bridges, LOW AS county annex in Virginia City. actions are unlawful: that animal is securely con- according to County Commis- The existing animal control • To fail to obey a lawful or- fined to the owner’s property, sioner Dave Schulz of Sheridan. ordinance was created in 2009 der of an animal control officer. or that of an other person who “This first draft is simply to increase public safety and • To remove any dog or cat has charge, care and control %rate to include some new language Office: 406.682.4215 prevent the spread of infec- quarantined from the place of of said vicious animal so as 4.5 about how dogs on the fair- Toll Free: 888.622.4215 tious diseases such as rabies. quarantine without permis- not to injure any person or grounds must be kept on a leash 213 E. Main St To achieve this, all dogs and sion from the Madison County property or to be a hazard to %APR or restrained in the back of a Ennis, MT 59729 cats over 4 months of age must animal control officer. public safety; and is restrained 4.879 truck or trailer, or at least under Rates subject to change without notice. APR calculation be vaccinated against rabies. • To own any animal on a leash of six feet or less in the control of someone qualified based on $20,000.00 loan amount with a $149.00 loan fee, The ordinance mandates that that is a public nuisance. length, properly muzzled and 48 payments of $459.67 on approved credit. to [control them],” Schulz said. animal owners who violate any • To own a barking dog – under the control of a person The proposal now goes to the of its provisions may be fined defined as any dog that un- capable of controlling the dog. county attorney for approval. If up to $500 for each offense. reasonably annoys or disturbs Also, an animal control offi- www.bankingonthefuture.com changes are made, the new draft Anyone owning an animal any person by continuous and cer is authorized to kill any dog will come up for another read- that inflicts damage on other habitual barking, howling, or cat that the officer deems “vi- ing at a regular commissioners’ animals, persons or property, yelping, crying or whining. cious” in order to protect him- meeting in late July, Schulz said. including livestock, also may • To allow a dog to run self or herself from imminent Conventional Frame Homes Any resident who would like be required to pay restitu- “at large” – which means danger, or to protect the public, Commercial to examine a copy of the draft Remodels & Additions tion for any damage done. “off the owner’s property.” according to the ordinance. Hand-crafted Log Homes

All phases of construction, design and consulting SLASHING from pg. 1 count of felony criminal mis- disgusted with my behavior,” Since Morgan is cur- chief to three separate counts Morgan said before sentencing. rently being held in the Rav- Custom Building Design Megan Peterson of Bozeman, of misdemeanor criminal Morgan was ordered to alli County jail, Tucker said & who died in an impaired- endangerment. Morgan pled serve six months in the county Morgan’s time served there driving crash on July 16, 2011. guilty to all three counts via jail, consecutively, for each will count toward his sentence The damages were esti- video from the Ravalli County count. All but 30 days, however, here. In the past year, Morgan mated at more than $1,500, Detention Center, where he is were suspended on each count. has been arrested for alleged so Morgan was initially being held on $100,000 bail for Morgan was also ordered to possession of a switchblade charged with one count of repeatedly violating a protec- pay a $500 fine for each count knife, violating a court protec- felony criminal mischief, tion order, according to Ravalli and pay full restitution to the tion order, and driving with according to court reports. County Justice Court reports. victims — a total of $2,592.05, a suspended/revoked license, Tucker granted deputy “I want the court to know – with payments to begin within according to arrest reports from county attorney Justin Ekwall’s and the victims to know – I am 90 days at $300 per month. Ravalli and Missoula counties. motion to amend the single

ACCESS from pg. 1 road and over the bridge to a decision back to Judge Tucker, Prescriptive easements stream’s high-water mark. with instructions to consider “What is the public’s right in Although the bridge is a Kennedy and his lawyer, Pe- all evidence in the record and a county easement area?” “prescriptive easement,” mean- ter Coffman, filed a cross-appeal conduct whatever proceed- A county easement area in- ing the public has a history of claiming both those laws, which ings he considers necessary e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com cludes the land on either side of using the bridge, Tucker ruled allow public access to private to establish a definite width brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 a county road, which the county the public could continue to land, are an unconstitutional of the public right-of-way. p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 uses for road maintenance such use the road, but declared taking of Kennedy’s property. Tucker met with Coffman, as snow removal, weed spraying that only the paved surface In a 5-2 decision, the Su- Swimley and PLWA attorney and mowing, Swimley added. was public, Swimley said. preme Court ruled in favor of Devlan Geddes on May 12 to The case now back in the The adjacent right-of-way the PLWA in January 2014. discuss a timeline for defining Madison County court first area could be used only by “The areas that are rea- a public right-of-way width. came before Judge Tucker in the county to perform mainte- sonably necessary to support Once the court establishes 2004, when the Public Land/ nance on the road and bridge. and maintain Seyler Bridge, what the county’s right-of-way Hi-yo, Water Access Association That means anglers access- and to ensure the public’s is for maintaining the road and Silver, (PLWA) filed a lawsuit against ing the Ruby River would safe and convenient use of bridge, that width will apply Madison County concerning be considered trespassers it, are included in the Seyler also to recreationists accessing away! the issue of stream access at if they left the pavement. Lane public road right-of- the river, in accordance with bridges. The suit focused on the The PLWA appealed Tucker’s way,” stated Justice Mike the Supreme Court’s decision. bridge crossing the Ruby River decision on the grounds it Wheat’s majority statement. Tucker asked the attorneys on Seyler Lane, a prescrip- violated the Stream Access Law The high court “determined to review the record to establish tive right-of-way that crosses of 1985 that allows people to that the public prescriptive if enough evidence exists in private land owned by James access waters by staying within right-of-way on Seyler Lane that record to specify the width Cox Kennedy, according to the the ordinary high-water marks extends beyond the traveled before June 30, 2014, when they Supreme Court case synopsis. of rivers and streams. The asso- way and includes such width as will reconvene at the courthouse HARDY DRYWALL The lawsuit claimed “private ciation took the case to the Mon- is reasonably necessary for the to discuss how to move forward. property owners had erected tana Supreme Court in 2013. construction, maintenance and “[Judge Tucker] will set a FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO fences in the public right-of- The PLWA said the ruling repair and for the public’s safe specific width for Seyler [Lane] way along county roads” near also violated Montana’s 2009 and convenient use of the road.” but that will create a precedence the bridge, preventing the Bridge Access Law, which for all other prescriptive county 406-596-3137 public from accessing the Ruby upheld the public road right- Back to Madison County roads,” Swimley said. “This River, the synopsis stated. of-way as the full width of the The Supreme Court sent the case has statewide significance.”

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DAM from pg. 1 Dam is classified as a “high “[The crews] started work in May was a poignant one significance.” – attorney hazard” dam. So if it fails, in the fall and had to work for irrigators and recreation- for the DNRC, the Ruby Dam it would cause catastrophic through the winter,” Smith ists in the Ruby Valley. was one of 13 dams statewide loss of life and property. said. “We had to make sure the “The guys who built the identified for rehabilitation Construction on the spill- water was delivered in May.” original dam had no idea of Susan Swimley in a 2005 legislative report. way started in 2010 and was The task was completed how it would benefit the valley,” h West Se “My name was at the top out Locally Owned & Operated ptic completed two years later. Work on time, and water surged Doornbos explained. “It was S of the call list if something on the outlet channel started downstream to more than 200 first done for agriculture alone For All Your Septic went wrong,” Tubbs said. last fall. The crews had to time farms and ranches in the val- – they weren’t thinking in terms & Portable Toilet Needs “In 2007, we got a call that their work on the outlet care- ley beginning in mid-May. of the fisheries and recreation. a piece of rebar was stick- We want your stinkin’ business! fully to allow for the timely Dan Doornbos, president It was done for survival. Now, Get your butt on the schedule. Spiffy Biffy ing out of the spillway.” release of irrigation water from of the Ruby River Water Users it’s a combination of recreation, That information spurred WWW.SWSMT.COM • [email protected] the dam, said Kevin Smith, Association, said the mo- agriculture and survival.” the project along, because Ruby Ennis 682-7854 • Sheridan 842-7854 • Cell 596-7854 Water Projects Bureau chief. ment the outlet was opened Thursday, June 26, 2014 A3 AROUND THE COUNTY News briefs from the area

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Madison Valley seniors gather at the Lions Park in Ennis for a fishing derby sponsored by the Lions Club on June 20.

SHERIDAN Jackson’s Garden hosts potluck Saturday

Everyone is invited to the started the garden back in annual appreciation potluck 1972, Marsh said. Bing then Get out and fish! dinner at Jackson’s Garden on donated the land, buildings and Saturday, June 28, to thank Les garden equipment to a nonprofit “Bing” Jackson for the gift of group of volunteers in 2010. Area seniors enjoy a day at the pond his garden to the community. Since then, the community The festivities start at 5 p.m. has enjoyed not only a wide Abigail Dennis The Ennis Lions Club Father’s Day fishing derby, Hopper with the Ennis at the garden, two miles east of variety of local produce at the The Madisonian hosted a senior fishing derby according to Kris Williams, Fish Hatchery stocked the Sheridan on Mill Creek Road, garden, but a beautiful space [email protected] on June 20, giving seniors who has organized the event pond with about 200 fish said organizer Carla Marsh. for functions such as weddings, from the Ennis area a chance for the past six years. “It’s open the day before the derby. Everyone is welcome to bring concerts, picnics, church ser- In the span of 20 minutes on to cast a line and snag some to all seniors but they mostly The group has been orga- a potluck dish to share and to vices, cider pressings, garden Friday morning, Alvin Ped- fish. The idea to host a senior come from the [manor] and nizing and hosting the senior take a tour of the gardens. tours and educational events derson reeled in three trout derby came about when the assisted living homes,” Wil- fishing derby for nearly a Bing and his wife Betty for children, Marsh said. from the pond at the Ennis Madison Valley Manor (MVM) liams said. “The Lions arrange decade, Lions members re- Lions Park. His third catch approached the club following everything and provide lunch.” ported, with the first year being VIRGINIA CITY was a 22-inch, 5-pound trout. the success of the Lions’ annual Steve Nelson and Ron sometime in the early 2000s. Lots of art on display this weekend Shrader pleads not guilty to assault, endangerment The 39th annual Virginia boardwalks from Friday at 10 City Art Show is attracting a.m. through Sunday at 4 p.m. dozens of artists to Madison In addition to oil and Abigail Dennis pearance to answer charges an April 29, 2014, incident in County deputies shortly after County. And they’re all display- watercolor paintings, visi- The Madisonian filed against him on June Harrison where Shrader alleg- the incident was reported. ing their work in the com- tors can check out a variety [email protected] 2 on behalf of the state by edly “purposely or knowingly He was released on $5,000 munity center and along the of other artistic media. Deputy Madison County caused reasonable apprehen- bond, which is continued. An Ennis man pleaded Attorney Justin Ekwall. sion of bodily injury” to his ex- Conviction on the criminal THE RUBY VALLEY not guilty Monday to two Court records show Shrader girlfriend when he drew a load- endangerment charge could re- charges in Judge Loren was charged with two counts: ed revolver from his truck in sult in a fine of up to $50,000, Meet your neighbors Friday in Twin Tucker’s Fifth Judicial Dis- felony criminal endangerment the midst of a heated argument, and a maximum of 10 years trict Court in Virginia City. and misdemeanor assault of according to court records. in prison. The misdemeanor If you want to get to know 5:30 p.m., to be followed by Spencer Joseph Shrader, a partner or family member. Shrader was arrested in charge carries penalties of up the Ruby Valley, hear some a dinner of locally-raised 24, made his initial ap- The charges stem from Gallatin County by Madison to $1,000 and a year in jail. live music and find out what’s burgers at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., going on with the area’s water Adam Siglar from the MSU quality and fish, the ninth an- Extension Service gives a nual Welcome to the Neigh- short presentation on water Bradshaw benefit gaining steam borhood Party is for you. quality, followed by “Arctic Lori Newman lining, and then spread to his grams and were active in their This free event is on Grayling – Glacial Relics,” The Madisonian lungs and bones.” Leech told (Assembly of God) church.” Friday, June 27 at the by FWP’s Emma Cayer. [email protected] The Madisonian. “Sadly, like Leech reported that she’d Jeffers Building on the The event is hosted by so many people who work heard from Barb that Brad had Madison County Fair- the Ruby Valley Conserva- Friends of Brad and Barb on ranches, the Bradshaws completed his pre-radiation grounds in Twin Bridges. tion District and the Ruby Bradshaw had raised $1,370 have no medical insurance.” requirements and begun a Ethan Kunard kicks the Watershed Council. by Monday afternoon – on Bradshaw worked on five-day regimen of radia- evening off with music at their way to a goal of $5,000 ranches in the Madison Val- tion therapy on Monday. SILVER STAR – to help the couple pay ley most of his life, but has On top of that, Leech some expenses involved in been working in eastern said, “His chemo will con- Kudos to the ‘landfill guys’ Brad’s cancer treatments. Montana for the past two or tinue every two weeks for It will barely make a dent three years, Leech said. now. But his progress is a lot Brad Bradshaw Jim Hicks of Silver Star Monday morning to tell them: in his medical bills, but it’s “Many people in this faster than they’d expected. be made directly to the Brad made a special trip to the “I just wanted to let you know a good start in showing Brad community remember the He can breathe better now.” Bradshaw Benefit Fund at weekly meeting of the Madi- the landfill guys are doing how much the community cares selfless service Brad and She encourages all friends Valley Bank of Ennis. son County Commissioners a great job in Silver Star.” about him, said Jayre Leech, Barb gave on Madison Val- of the Bradshaws to visit their “The initial goal is $5,000, who created the fundraising ley’s volunteer ambulance fundraising page at www. but no doubt we will need WHITEHALL campaign on YouCaring.com. service and Brad’s work with youcaring.com/medical- more than that,” Leech said. “Brad was diagnosed with the fire department,” Leech fundraiser/brad-bradshaw- “It would be wonderful if Caverns offer free hikes, other shows inoperable cancer (in late said. “They also both worked benefit-find/190852. the community could pitch May). It started in his stomach extensively with 4-H pro- Contributions also can in and help this couple.” At loose ends this week- life, including some of the end? Too much time indoors park’s more unusual bird watching the rain? Then a species,” Forwood said. 4-mile naturalist hike might Other free activi- WOW: 2014 Ennis be just what you need. ties at the Caverns late Lewis & Clark Caverns this week include: Parade Honorees The State Park is hosting just • Thursday at 8 p.m. – Madisonian/ such a hike on Saturday, “Geology Rocks” at the remember founder File photo June 28th at 9 a.m., start- campground amphithe- ing at the visitor center. ater tells how the London Lori Newman efforts through- WOW founder Ruth Haak talks The Madisonian This fairly rigorous route Hills were formed and out the Madi- to a Women of will take you into the park’s why the caves are there. [email protected] son Valley by the Wild hiking backcountry, through Sheep • Friday at 8 p.m. – Carla marshaling her group as they Gulch, guided by Park Wambach presents a hands- And the winner is: Women hiking group’s prepare for Ranger Tom Forwood. on program at the amphithe- of The Wild, Madison County’s human power another trek “Sheep Gulch gives great ater with Montana animal only all-female hiking club. and resources. into the woods views of some fantastic hides – fun and educational The “WOWs” have been “Ruth would in 2011. park geology, wildflow- for younger audiences. selected by the Ennis Parade just put on her ers and interesting wild- Committee as this year’s boots and climb special honorees, according to every moun- SHERIDAN a news release from the club. tain and ford WOW members say the every stream in Slate Hill, N.Y., a few miles Haak led thousands of visitors Library hosts musical event club was started 28 years ago and loved to go a wandering east of her home state. She died and residents alike on hikes because so many fishermen along the mountain tracks as on April 12, 2014, at the home throughout the Madison Valley If a top-notch musical show tendees will be treated to such abandoned their wives when- in the famous songs,” a club of her daughter, Susan Peters, in and Yellowstone areas of Mon- about the life and music of Johnny Cash classics as “Five ever they got the urge “to fish spokesperson reported. Shohola, Penn., after a two-year tana and Idaho, usually on Tues- Johnny Cash sounds interest- Feet High and Risin’,” “There the Madison River in pursuit WOW’s membership grew as battle with cancer. Her husband, days – with as few as three or as ing, stop in at the Sheridan You Go” and “Ring of Fire.” of the elusive trout.” So the women from nearly every U.S. George W. Haak, who also had many as 50 women on each trek. Public Library to find out The event is a fundraiser wives discovered an outdoor state – and from as far away retired from teaching in the Ruth would form a friend- how you can attend Steve for the Friends of the Sheridan activity of their own to enjoy. as Ireland – came to treasure same district, died in 1996. ship circle before each hike Christiansen’s one-man show Public Library, who have raised As the 2014 parade honor- the time they spent socializing, Although she lived in The and ask each hiker to introduce on July 10 at the library. $34,000 so far of the $60,000 ees, the WOWs will walk near exercising and exploring new Villages, Fla., during the winter herself, WOW members recall. The evening includes fine needed to expand the library to the front of the parade this year areas of the Madison Valley months, Haak came north every “In my wildest dreams, desserts and a drawing to win provide more space for archival in honor of their founder, Ruth and Greater Yellowstone. year to spend June through I never imagined our hiking one of Christiansen’s CDs. At- storage, Carol Delisi reports. Haak, who died in April. “Guest hikers are wel- October in the Raynolds Pass group would emerge as it has. The WOWs are a women- come, and if they participate area of Madison County. While The friendships and memo- SHERIDAN only hiking club with more in three hikes they are en- here, she served as a volunteer ries of all the gallant women than 200 members ranging titled to join and wear the for numerous organizations – who have hiked with me will Swimming lessons begin soon in age from 6-89. Haak cre- official WOW red shirt,” the including the Madison Valley be forever in my heart,” Haak ated WOW – along with Deb WOW news release said. Historical Association, Madison often said before each outing. Townshend and Jan Harris It’s not too late to sign available, thanks to the $500 River Foundation, the Madison She will be missed. But – back in 1985 after a trek up Ruth’s life and times up for swimming lessons Turner Foundation grant. Valley Ranchlands Group and on Friday morning at 10 a.m., Sheep Creek resulted in strong Ruth Haak was born May at the Ruby Valley Pool in Swim team practice also Madison Valley Medical Center Ruth Haak’s legacy will shine bonds of friendship forming 1, 1937, in Bethlehem, Pa., and Sheridan. Classes start July starts on Monday, July 7, – while enjoying the area’s many as her fellow hikers gather at among members of the group. enjoyed a long career as an 7, and each class is lim- from 9-10 a.m. each morning. hiking and biking trails and Ennis’ Fourth of July Parade to Haak assisted with many elementary school teacher in the ited to six swimmers. For more information, visit world-class fishing streams. carry on their WOW tradition conservation and fundraising Minisink Valley School District Some scholarships are still www.rubyvalleypool.com. For nearly three decades, of walking together as a group. Thursday, June 26, 2014 A8 A4 opinion TBHS class taught me the value of money

Dear Editor, and that it should be a re- during study hall time. til disability (stomach ulcers) quired course in school. I intended to attend Kinman ended it. I then went into a I have never written a “Let- I not only agree with Business College (in Spokane) tax prep business for 30 years. ter to the Editor,” but wanted her, but would make it a after my discharge from the This career was all due to my to. Today it was a necessity two-year course. It teaches Army (WWII), but settled for education at TBHS. This also as it regards a subject dear good budget sense. Grays Harbor Business Col- taught me the value of money to my heart: Accounting. Going back to 1937-39, lege night school at Aberdeen, – never spend more than you In Abigail Dennis’ June 12 when I was a student at Twin Wash. Six months into school, make. Also, I never knew of article, “Twin Bridges Grad Bridges High School, other the state of Washington Tax an accountant out of work! Fast. Easy. Follows Her Passions,” TBHS students and I took a class Commission hired me as a tax grad Bailey Escott states that called Bookkeeping I. I re- auditor. It turned out to be po- Ray White, TBHS Comprehensive. she learned more applicable ally liked the class, and the litically connected, so the IRS Class of 1940 skills through her Busi- following year I signed up hired me as a deputy collec- Pasco, Wash. ness Professions of America for Bookkeeping II as an tor – later changed to Revenue Searchable. (BPA) course than most of extra grade subject. I was Officer – the same day I quit. her other classes combined a class of one and did it The job lasted 29 years un- Find your good time! U.S. immigration and border policies are a mess Dear Editor, Millions of taxpayer dol- ises that a new life can be temporary and skilled workers. lars are being spent to suc- started because America will To be effective, the On TV you have seen cor these children and their not deport children. So they change to our immigration Central Americans invad- relatives and to transport them come to America by paying laws can only occur if our CIVIC EVENTS, ing our southern border, most to states as far away as Mas- human smugglers thousands border is secured, our exist- LOCAL SPORTS, of whom are children. It is sachusetts to meet relatives. of dollars. The children arrive ing immigration laws are CLASSES, estimated that as many as They are then told to report with their parents’ hopes in enforced and the children CONCERTS, 90,000 children may cross at an immigration office in a hand, but these hopes can only returned to their families. PLAYS, the border this year. Border few weeks. The children will be dashed with the pain and If President Obama does GOVERNMENT Agents are making sand- become part of the under- suffering of their geographi- not enforce the laws the chil- MEETINGS, wiches to feed them, instead ground economy and will risk cal dislocation from their dren will continue to come and FUNDRAISERS... of interdicting cartel drug further harm of exploitation. families and with the knowl- the President and the Demo- dealers and human traffickers. In 2012 President Obama, edge that at some point they crats will have only themselves The illegal immigrants are without the consent of Con- will be found and deported. to blame for a lack of Repub- being staged by the hundreds gress, announced that illegal Please tell your elected rep- lican consensus and support in gyms and other public immigrant children would not resentatives that we need a new for a new immigration law. buildings, and many are sleep- be deported. Now the Ameri- immigration policy to provide ing on floors. Our border can people are reaping what a path of citizenship to illegal Jay Bingham towns are being sucked dry to President Obama has sown. immigrants who have been McAllister, MT [email protected] provide services and housing In Central America the here since before 2011 and (406) 682-7755 for the illegal immigrants. media is replete with prom- to provide new visa laws for Legislators’ responses tell a lot about them Dear Editor, these public servants. was important to him. Nothing and prepared his own responses. Established in 1873 From Walsh I received a about the issue of my concern. I understand that he is an (USPS 325-340) Recently I visited Senator campaign letter touting his From Steve Daines I received experienced and successful Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper Walsh’s website and addressed vast experience and the many a detailed and reasoned response businessman. In sharp contrast a letter to him regarding a reasons he should be re-elected indicating his thoughts on the are two unresponsive Senators, Owners/Publishers: current issue I believe impor- in November. Not a word about issue. Now I don’t suppose any of blowing their horns and hop- Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard tant to Montana. I addressed a the issue of my concern. these gentlemen actually read my ing to remain in office. All this Editor: similar letter to Congressman From Tester, a form letter letter, but their staffs did. Each from three letters? Yes, indeed! Lori Newman Daines and to Senator Tester. telling me how much he ap- man selects his staff and directs Director of Sales & Marketing: The responses I received preciated my letter and to write their work. Steve Daines has Brian Sindelar Susanne Hill spoke volumes to me about him often as my “feedback” apparently chosen his staff well Belgrade Art Director: Erin Leonard Circulation Manager/Sales Assistant: Sara Racine Cards of thanks Reporter: Abigail Dennis Contributors: Gail Banks, Keith Axberg, Gen Pearce, Faith Moldan Steve DiGiovanna, Art Kehler, Stacy Gatewood, Tammy Wham Thank you for your kindness while at hospitals ENNIS, MONTANA Thank you friends, relatives and neighbors for all your prayers, get well wishes, cards, flowers, gifts and food for the guys while I was in the hospitals in Salt Lake and Ennis. - Madisonian Editorial Policy - Thanks so much. Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the Nola Maack Editor’s viewpoints on matters of public importance. Guest edi- Harrison torials and letters from readers (Letters to the Editor) reflect the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or the staff of The Madisonian.

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HELENA – State of Mon- first detected by department bers, bank account informa- tana officials said today that officials. When the suspicious tion and dates of service. 1.3 million people will be activity was discovered, agency Again, the information held notified regarding the incident officials immediately shut on the server for each of these where hackers gained entry down the server and contacted individuals is also different. to a Department of Public law enforcement, according to a The number of individuals Health and Human Services DPHHS news release Tuesday. being notified represents the (DPHHS) computer server, In recent weeks, the depart- number and breadth of pro- though officials said there is no ment’s staff have been thor- grams the department admin- knowledge that information on oughly reviewing all files on isters, plus the length of time the server was used inappro- the server to determine those the agency is required by state priately, or was even accessed. individuals to be notified. and federal law to maintain The state is notifying DPHHS clients are being its records. For example, Vital individuals whose personal notified because information on Statistics, which maintains the information was on the server, the server included demograph- birth and death records for the consistent with state and fed- ic information, such as names, state, is part of DPHHS. Those eral laws. The notification addresses, dates of birth, and records were on the server. list includes both current and Social Security numbers, Opper Also, the state is offering former Montana residents, and said. The server may also have free credit monitoring and in some instances, the estates included information regard- insurance to eligible individu- of deceased individuals. ing DPHHS services clients als who receive a letter. The Officials announced applied for and/or received. letters include detailed instruc- that the state is also noti- Client information may tions about how to sign up for fying individuals of free include information related this recommended service, credit monitoring and iden- to health assessments, di- including their own personal tity protection insurance. agnoses, treatment, health activation code. “I encourage “Out of an abundance condition, prescriptions, Montanans who are notified of caution, we are notifying and insurance. The informa- to sign up for the free credit those whose personal informa- tion held on the server for monitoring and insurance that tion could have been on the each client is different. This is being provided,” Opper said. server,” said DPHHS director incident should not impact Opper stressed that due Richard Opper. “Again, we DPHHS services as none of to privacy laws, the depart- have no reports, nor do we the information contained on ment is not allowed to en- have any evidence that any- the server was lost and we roll individuals directly. one’s information was used in have a complete back-up of Anyone with questions any way, or even accessed.” the information, Opper said. is encouraged to call the On May 22nd, an inde- DPHHS contractors and toll-free Help Line, which is pendent forensic investigation current and former employ- available Monday to Friday determined that a department ees are being notified be- from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (MDT) computer server had been cause the information on the at 800-809-2956. Additional hacked. The forensic investiga- server may have included their information is also avail- tion was ordered on May 15th names, addresses, dates of able at www.dphhs.mt.gov. when suspicious activity was birth, Social Security num-

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MILLIONAIRE ME Good, Better, Best Ways for a Young Investor to Prepare for Retirement Where’s Melinda? By Jon C. Goodman, Private Wealth Advisor Ennis, Montana is fortunate to have 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative that has kept us at the forefront of technology with high speed lines found throughout most of Madison County……which is great for those of us Recently a 50-something in the first place. (Turns out, it $25,000 in student debt at 6%, that “need” to stay connected. For those of you that are ready to disconnect: year-old client and I were dis- is worth it, as college graduates is that the college graduate was cussing the highs and lows of earn on average $800,000 more able to enjoy twice that amount 3 bed/2 bath home on 14 acres with having children in college, about over their lifetimes than their in discretionary spending dur- awesome views - $290,000 how excited and proud we were diploma-only counterparts.) ing their working years, i.e., the that they had chosen to go to col- That said, going to college $800,000 mentioned previously. lege in the first place and the pos- isn’t without substantial costs. In the final analysis, the 33 acres that is in a perfect “off grid” itive impact it will have on their Today’s average college gradu- best case scenario would be location - $149,900 futures, but also about the exor- ate leaves school owing north of that our college students work bitant costs. Along the way, the $25,000 at an interest rate of 6% while in school to both fully question arose as to the best way which causing some students to fund their Roth IRAs and keep High mountain cabin with propane for a college student to prepare put off getting married, having their student debt to a minimum, appliances, lights and generator - for retirement—whether by fund- children, purchasing a home, etc. and continue to do so during $105,900 ing a Roth IRA or the traditional until long after leaving school. their working years while also route of college/job/funding one’s In view of the question, contributing to their 401(k) 401(k) with 3% of one’s earnings. assuming a 22 year-old gradu- up to the employer match. 10 acres with common area fishing When I did the math for ate gets a job paying $65,000/ The important thing is to access on the Madison River - $89,900 myself, here’s what I found. year ($32/hour, the average plan and take action sooner than From previous weeks, we wage for someone with a college later. The only wrong choice is already know that if an 18 degree), begins funding their to do nothing at all or procrasti- You do more than buy a property year-old were to fully fund 401(k) at 3% of their salary, and nate until one’s thirties or later in Montana...you purchase a lifestyle their Roth IRA at $5,500 a year receives a 3% match from their before preparing for one’s future.

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Firefighters say homeowners can make their jobs safer and easier by creating defensible space around their homes. Photo courtesy of Jon Agner.

This before and after shot (above and below) of the same home in the Bear Trap illustrates what happens after a wildfire moves through an area but an ember settles in an attic. MVRFD chief Shawn Christensen said the fire could have been prevented with one day of labor and $20 of material from the homeowner. Photo courtesy of Shawn Christensen

CREATING DEFENSIBLE SPACE AROUND YOUR HOME HELPS IT WITHSTAND FIRE Abigail Dennis house, embers will drift and collect in the same The Madisonian places,” he explained. “Whether [a structure] stands [email protected] or goes down to the ground depends on what the homeowner does before the fire even gets there.” Shawn Christensen and Joe Husar understand the The fire crews in Madison County are manned importance of creating defensible space around structures by volunteers and short-staffed. Christensen and to protect them from fires. Christensen has been fighting Husar said when homeowners take responsibility for fires since 1995 – he became the Ennis fire chief around 12 protecting their own property, the firefighters are years ago – and Husar was bumped to Harrison fire chief in given a much better chance of saving a structure. 2004, three years after he first volunteered as a firefighter. The No. 1 factor that helps them determine whether “Firefighters will risk a lot to save something a space is defensible or not? The driveway. save-able,” Husar said. “They won’t risk much to Fire trucks need adequate space to back down try to save something impossible to protect.” a driveway, Christensen said. Loop driveways or Christensen said there are a variety of home ones with a large turnaround areas are best. maintenance items homeowners can do to give their “Are there branches overhanging [the houses the best possible chance of surviving a wildfire. driveway],” he questioned? “Is it a narrow drive Simple things like trimming back vegetation and mowing with tall grass on both sides? Then no.” lawns can decrease fuels, and more involved projects, Driveways are natural firebreaks, Christensen like replacing wooden patios with cement, also help. explained. But if the grasses and vegetation on Christensen recalled a home in the Bear Trap a few years both sides are not maintained, fire can jump that ago. He said the fire passed through and left the house break with ease. If a fuel such as grass is a foot tall, untouched, but an ember slipped in through the shingles. Christensen said the flame height will reach four Though everyone believed the real danger had passed, the to five times that – four to five feet in the air. house went up in flames and the structure was engulfed. “Then factor in the wind,” he added. “It was all because of an ember in the attic space,” he “The wind makes it unpredictable.” said, shaking his head. “Probably one day of labor and $20 of materials from the homeowner could have prevented it.” Things like vehicles and wooden patio furniture are also combustibles, Husar added. “When you get the evacuation notice, you want “Those who protected A fire burns around a ranch in Wyoming during 2012. to get your family heirlooms and photos. But stop Photo courtesy of Michael Gue. and think about pulling in the patio furniture,” Husar their homes had a bed to said. “You want to get anything that is combustible sleep in at the end of the into the house. The little things help a lot.” day. Their neighbors didn’t.” Here’s a list of simple steps from the Embers drift like snow Madison Valley Rural Fire Department John Agner, Forest Service fire management officer – Joe Husar, based out of Ennis, said it is often not flames that burn to prepare homes for wildfire season: houses down, but the embers that collect near structures. Harrison fire chief “If you know where snow drifts around your Fire is unpredictable √ Remove pine needles, dead limbs, twigs, Battling fire is an unpredictable fight because of a dry leaves and flammable vegetation from variety of fuels, wind patterns and general topography. Both Christensen and Husar emphasize how important it is for within five feet of your home. homeowners to take responsibility for their own structures. √ Sweep porches and decks to clear pine “We’re able to help residents throughout needles and leaves. the county,” Christensen said, referring to the multiple volunteer fire departments in the Ruby √ Remove leaves and rubbish from under and Madison valleys. “But, creating defensible structures. space is an ongoing project to maintain.” Husar described a fire in Colorado where √ Thin a 15-foot space between tree multiple homes were destroyed. crowns and remove limbs within 15 feet of “Those who protected their homes had a bed to sleep in the ground. at the end of the day,” he said. “Their neighbors didn’t.” Though Southwest Montana has benefitted √ Prune tree branches and shrubs within 15 from a wet spring and a substantial snowpack, feet of a stovepipe or chimney outlet. Husar said that does not mean homeowners should √ Remove all branches that extend over the be complacent approaching fire season. Joe Husar (left) and Shawn Christensen (right) say homeowners “My gut feelings is when we stop getting moisture, roof. can take a few simple steps to give their homes a better say July, things will dry out,” he said. “We’ll start having √ Keep woodpiles 30 feet from your home. chance of surviving wildfires. Photo by Abigail Dennis. electrical storms and we could have some issues.” B2 health & Wellness Thursday, June 26, 2014 Twin Bridges pharmacist wins award The Madisonian/ Shawn Patrick is new pharmacist in Sheridan Lori Newman Shawn G. Patrick Lori Newman when he accepted the position Pharmacists looks around his new The Madisonian of pharmacist at Mac’s CHC Mutual Companies workplace at Mac's [email protected] Pharmacy in Sheridan. – the Montana CHC Pharmacy in “I’m really honored … Pharmacy Sheridan after being Madison County has and thankful to my colleagues Association prefers honored as Montana's 2014 Distinguished another statewide award- at Barrett for nominating that nominees Young Pharmacist winner to add to its roster me. I really enjoyed working be a member of by the Montana of notable residents now with all of them,” Patrick the MPA, and Pharmacy Association. that Shawn Patrick of Twin said. “It was a surprise, requires that they: Bridges has been named the but a very good one.” • Be a licensed 2014 Distinguished Young Patrick is “excited to pharmacist in Pharmacist by the Montana be serving the residents of Montana Pharmacy Association. Madison County now in • Have earned The honor was announced my new position here (at their degree at the association’s annual Mac’s CHC),” he said. no more than business meeting on May 31. He’s also happy to have 10 years ago Patrick was nominated a shorter commute to work. • Be active in by his colleagues at Barrett In order to be eligible professional organizations • Exemplify professionalism in 2007. The son of Carol standout track athlete – Hospital and HealthCare in for the annual Distinguished and community service and leadership. and Glenn Patrick of taking first place in the triple Dillon, where he was on staff Young Pharmacist award • Be considered a role Patrick earned his Whitehall, he graduated in jump at the state Class B for four years until this May, – which is sponsored by model for their peers doctorate in pharmacy from 2001 from Whitehall High track meet his senior year. the University of Montana School, where he was a

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Tuition/fees: included w/ realignment of passion and When: ongoing Mondays 7:00- spring class tuition, $10 for new purpose and then add the for a $500 grant for youth swim lessons , Ruby Valley 9:00 pm students equine partner to guide the Foundation for our new ADA Lift, Alder Community Team Where: Elementary Gym Cost: Contact info: russscruggs@ process. This work is all done none aol.com Location: Ennis from the ground and does not for our Automatic External Defibrillator “AED”, Thompson High School Band room for involve riding. Horses are mirrors TRAINING FOR YOUR FIRST 5K WALK/ discussion to our souls. During this time we Distributing, Dane our WSI Instructor from the Butte RUN: Duration: 2 or 2 1/2 hours will ex-plore old rules, beliefs, Community YMCA, Janet Doornbos and all our patrons! 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Equipment supplied attention to their behavior and the perfect spot for picnics and birthday parties! running/walking homework, if you don’t have a bow. Bring what they are mirroring in us, share favorite routes, and chat your own bow and get pointers we gain valuable insights. We about fitness. End the course on shooting. gain awareness of the present DON’T FORGET! with a bang by competing in Session 2- 1 pm-3 pm Mixed moment. We can make the Big Dipper Last Chance archery. Men and women powerful choices when we are We were recently awarded a $500 grant from the Turner 6k on Saturday, August 30th. welcome. Come one, come grounded and fully occupying See www.runmt.com for more all. Equipment available if our heart and body. Foundation which will be used for free youth swim details. needed. Get tips or try it for the Heart Awakening: We will lessons. 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What You Need • Pat evenly on bottom of jelly roll 3 c vanilla wafers pan, 15 x 10 inches. 4 tbsp butter, melted • Sprinkle gelatin over milk in small RHYMES 3 tbsp sugar substitute saucepan. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes. 1 pkg unflavored gelatin • Heat over medium low heat, stirring (1 envelope) constantly, until gelatin is dissolved. 1 c milk Cool to room temperature. 16 oz cream cheese, softened • Beat cream cheese until fluffy in 2 tbsp lemon juice large bowl; gradually beat in milk 1 tbsp grated lemon rind mixture. Beat in lemon juice and 2 tsp vanilla extract rind, vanilla and remaining sugar. 1/3 c sugar • Pour mixture over crust; refrigerate 1 pt blueberries until set, 3 to 4 hours. 2 pt raspberries • Before serving, decorate to look like a flag, using the blueberries for the Directions stars, the raspberries for the stripes. • Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, • Janet’s Tip: I prefer a fairly solid butter and 3 tablespoons crust, so I chose to bake the crust for of sugar (to taste) in a 10 minutes at 350 degrees. medium bowl.

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In addition to cutting the amount of time and water you put into your grass this summer, there are also some inexpensive Valley: ways to efficiently maintain the garden plants around your yard. This, Our One example is using mulch around your trees and shrubs. By Reverend Keith Axberg There are different kinds of mulch you can use, including: bark chips; grass clippings; straw; leaves; or stones, but they all provide the same benefits. Using mulch around your plants allows the soil to retain water where the plants need it, and helps reduce Asking questions the loss of water through evaporation. Additionally, mulch keeps Ethan Kunard the soil cooler on hot days which will reduce stress to your plants. keeps you young Madison Conservation District An added benefit of using mulch is that it inhibits weed growth around your plants, thus eliminating the need to pull “I am not afraid of storms and is covered with much weeds or apply a chemical treatment. If using mulch around trees, for I am learning how to sail brighter yellow over most The Easier Path to Greener Grass however, be sure to allow a few inches of space between the my ship.” –Louisa May Alcott of her body and wings. She trunk and the mulch to prevent rot around the base of the tree. One of the things I enjoy is so quick and flighty that I Our recent rainfall has been a welcome sight as we A final thing you can do to create a healthy lawn while using doing is sitting in the comfort haven’t really seen her well now begin our first week of summer. These precipitation minimal resources is to assess your fertilizer and water usage. of our home and watching enough to compare her to the events have been especially beneficial for anyone trying First off, start by minimizing or eliminating fertilizer the birds flit around outside pictures in the field book, so to get a start on their lawn and garden maintenance. use. Fertilizer encourages new top growth, which requires our front window. I had never that mystery shall continue. However, as summer temperatures increase and moisture additional water to support the root systems below. given much thought to birds. Mysteries are OK. It declines, it’s important to start thinking about how If fertilizer is needed, however, try to use a fertilizer I grew up in Seattle and most is fun figuring out what we can best manage our yards to be healthy and with slow-release ingredients so that plants receive it of what they had there were things are, and today I often efficient. Conserving time and conserving water are more slowly and evenly. This will promote a healthier gulls, pigeons, swallows approach matters with the two elements you might consider incorporating into grass with a stronger root system, while also reducing and, come spring, robins. questions: Why, or how? your maintenance routine this summer. Here are some nutrient runoff into surface and ground water. If there was anything else I don’t remember asking quick and easy tips for minimizing your water usage In addition to managing fertilizer use, it is important in the air, I didn’t notice. my parents “why” very and maximizing your spare time so that you can get to be strategic when watering your lawn. For example, Here in the Treasure State, often. I wasn’t inquisitive as out and enjoy your favorite summer activities. Ethan Kunard be sure to water your lawn early in the morning, and of course, it is different. Our a child. I mostly operated on There are several practices you can implement be careful not to apply too much water at one time. usual residents are the magpies, the assumption that things into your lawn and garden maintenance that will make Watering in the morning when the sun and winds are low will crows, and a variety of raptors, simply “are.” When you flip your life easier, and reduce your water bill at the same reduce water loss to evaporation, and will allow time for the but with the advent of spring a switch and the light comes time. For example, when mowing your lawn you can raise leaves to dry out during the day so they are less susceptible to and warmer weather, in come on, I wouldn’t ask how it the deck height of your mower to allow your grass to grow fungal growth. Breaking up your watering time into shorter all the migratory birds. works or why; I simply noted taller. Taller grass promotes deeper root growth, and could periods also allows time for water to soak into the soil and Heading down to the that’s what happens when actually make your lawn more drought-resistant while also will minimize the amount of water that is lost to runoff. Madison Dam the other day one flips a switch and that, providing shade, which can reduce unwanted weeds. Following these simple and easy steps this summer with my as they say, would be that. Another practice that can save time is leaving your grass can help you sustain a healthy lawn even as the heat sweetheart, I suspect that one reason I clippings on your lawn once it has been mowed. These clippings of summer falls upon us. In addition to being easy to we enjoyed lacked curiosity as a youngster will decompose quickly, and will add nutrients back into implement, these practices can also save you time and watching is because I grew up feeling your soil. This is an easy way to add organic matter to your money, while also conserving our precious water resources bald sort of dumb, and asking lawn while also building your soil’s water holding capacity. in the time of year when they are most critical. eagles soar questions would simply overhead, confirm that impression so I I learned a new train right on the outskirts of Whitehall where you turn to head pelicans wouldn’t ask anyone anything. word, "Juneuary." to Twin Bridges. Two were killed and one was badly hurt. Rev. Keith Axberg floating As I have gotten older, of It is a word derived On the Milwaukee track about five miles from Whitehall on gently on the river, and course, I have discovered that from the combination Montana Highway 55, a school bus just barely made it across the muskrats swimming past. A being dumb isn’t permanent, of June and January. track with out being hit. The kids riding in the back seats told what fleet of Canada geese crossed especially when you learn Used to describe it was like watching the train speed past them right outside their the road to the lake with their to ask questions. Getting awful weather in June, bus window. (Might add that was the last bus trip for that driver.) young ’uns; an osprey sat on answers makes one less dumb, because although it's These incidents were all within a 30-mile radius. People a power pole surveying the and that is a good thing. To supposed to be getting traveling across the track in Whitehall need to remember land, and a flotilla of red- be teachable – now there’s close to summer, it around the that there are many more trains lately on that track. For winged blackbirds played a concept I can embrace. still looks and feels a while, hardly a train went by, but now there are many leap-frog with us as we drove Over the years I have come like January outside. more trains with schedules constantly changing. along. It was magnificent! to accept that I don’t know "I'm supposed Wood Stove The track in town has arms, but the tracks coming Each morning we listen everything, and that’s OK. by Gail Banks to be enjoying from Twin Bridges to Whitehall have only sight and sound to the mourning doves land Birds don’t know everything my summer! Why the heck is it still raining and to warn you. Operation LifeSaver will bring its two-hour on our chimney’s tin cover, either. In fact, being bird- cold out?" "Because it's Juneuary!" presentation to any community in Montana for free. cooing and calling gently to brains I suspect they don’t Had to laugh when it was snowing last week and cold outside, the Contact Clark Wheeler at [email protected] or 406-890- one another to come visit or know much, but what they do radio was playing "Winter Wonderland" on the radio. Too funny! 3121. Remember to Look, Listen, and Live! play. And now, we have some know is enough for them. They It was chilly last week. Bad thing about it, most people don’t I also enjoyed the classes on distracted really beautiful birds – reddish know when to fly south and keep their wood boxes full of wood in the summertime. It was driving. We all know we should never be on heads, yellowish bibs, touches when to fly north; they know chilly enough for a wood stove, but the wood outside was so wet a phone talking or texting, but we seem to of white and brown – flying where to find food, drink, and from all the rain. As soon as it ever quits raining, I’m going to need to be reminded of it. Some of the drills in and out of our evergreens mates. They know how to care have to do the unspeakable and fill the wood box for summer! in those classes really help you understand in front. I called them Lone for their young and how to Attended the Montana Pupil Transportation conference why driving and yakking on the phone and Rangers, for they had masks protect them (for the most part) last week in Missoula. People who drive school buses have texting is a NO-NO. like the one Tonto’s friend wore from predators and dangers. to have 10 hours of training each year, so the conference is Terrible wreck outside of Helena in days of yore, but I wanted What they do, they don’t Gail Banks an excellent place to go to get the training. Nearly half of last week, killing the Three Forks to know their true identity. do perfectly. One bird hit this year’s conference was training on violence and dangers fire chief in the fire truck and the family of five in the pickup. I snapped some pictures and our front window and died for schools or on school buses. Gosh, life is changing. You simply never know from day to day, how life will go. sent them off to David Hoag, instantly. My wife and I gave One evening everyone at the conference was invited So what else have we learned this week? my good friend and go-to-guy him a decent burial. I figured to the fairgrounds to watch the Missoula police and • Freedom is being yourself without anyone’s permission. for avian identification. I find that’s the least we could do. area swat team do some training. We watched the police • Pain is part of life and love, and it helps you grow. he is much faster at identifying Death, after all, is very much a and swat team train for a hostage takeover on a school • Mindset is half the battle. our feathered friends than I am part of life, and I have learned bus with much gunfire. It really was interesting. • Your biggest fears don’t really exist. (as I fumble my way through how to respect that, too. Three law enforcement officers spoke at the conference • You are growing through experience. the Field Guide to North Being dumb gets old, but – good topics and full of knowledge. I personally always like • You can’t change situations you don’t American Birds). He told me learning to ask questions attending the workshops on Operation Lifesaver, which is about take some responsibility for. they were cedar waxwings, tends to keep us young in trains and railroad crossings. It is amazing the number of people • The present is all you really have to deal with. and the mystery was solved. this, our valley, and that who lose their lives or are badly injured from not respecting • There is always, always, always something to be thankful for! There is another bird that is a powerful truth. trains or just not paying attention to railroad crossings. • Great things take time. flies in and out so quickly I I was thinking that just around this area, there have been • You are not alone. have not been able to snap a Keith Axberg writes on many a mishap with trains. I remember a young man who was • There is a crack in everything; that is how the light gets in. picture. He (or she) has a much matters concerning life and hit by a train right in Twin Bridges, at the crossing going to the • Positive vibes are catching. deeper red head (more round faith. He can be reached at dump. He wasn't killed, but was really hurt. A man was hit by Well, June is nearly gone now; so it's on to and without a waxwing’s crest) [email protected]. a train in Waterloo while grading the roads; he also was hurt the Fourth of July three-day holiday. very badly. Three young boys from Whitehall were hit by a "Make sure they know how much you care!"

Bird Report: Natural Transitions by Kathy Haigh June is a month of birds are taking high-protein visits, or even more birds. demand. Young birds need be ready to weather all the in business from Rocky transitions. It’s even official. foods to their chicks on the Some may look a little these for growing into adults. changes. Happy Bird Feeding! Mountain College, an MBA With the summer solstice nest. As the weeks go by, more ragged. These are the young Adult birds need them for and an MMGT from University on June 21, the transition and more young birds make ones, just off the nest. They’re changing out their feathers. Kathy grew up in Ennis of Mary. She is a past from spring to summer appearances at your feeders as still growing their feathers Offer foods like shelled and is a Certified Bird Feeding president of the Yellowstone was certified, at least they harass their parents for an and looking for quick-energy peanuts or peanuts in the shell, Specialist, with a bachelor’s Valley Audubon Society. according to the calendar. easy meal. Watch for parents drinks at feeders. This is a mealworms, sunflower chips. In the early part of the bringing their young to your great month to add a second Water is often more month, the dawn chorus of feeders teaching them where (or third) feeder in a different plentiful early in the month bird song is so loud as to wake to find food and how to eat part of your yard to prevent and begins to become more you up, but it will no longer it. They are looking for fats, a bully hummingbird from scare toward the end as the disturb your slumber as July proteins and calcium in food. chasing others away. temperatures rise. Be sure to approaches. At night, the din The questions of, “where Even the birds’ appearance have a clean, reliable water of mosquitos and squabbling are all of my hummingbirds” starts to change. As the source, like a birdbath, so juvenile raccoons will is finally answered as a new molting season begins to take birds can bathe and drink. become almost inescapable. crop of youngsters leave hold, their once brilliant, To make water sources The birds in your yard are the nest and descend on well-groomed breeding even more attractive, get making transition, too. Nesting the feeders. Hummingbirds plumage give way to a the water moving with a is in full swing early in the often seem scarce at feeders messy, disheveled look. dripper or waterfall. month and not so much by the early in the month. However, As nesting is ending, Be sure to keep your end. At the beginning of the as the month progresses, high-protein and high fat eyes and ears open during month, many backyard nesting it seems there are more foods will be in very high this month of transition, and

injuries to vehicle occupants. The initial report indicated and the roadway open. Rural Fire Chief Shawn MADISON VALLEY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT Firefighters established that there was road blockage. We would like to remind Christensen invites you to traffic control operations until The MVRFD responded you of our annual Fourth of July contact us at 682-3311. the roadway could be made with a Rescue from Station 2 pancake breakfast from 6 to We look forward to hearing safe for traffic. MVRFD and a Rescue from Station 1 10 a.m. at the Madison Valley from you. You also can get up- fireline personnel were deployed with three firefighters while Rural Fire Department Station to-date emergency information By Steve Orr | Madison Valley Rural Fire Department for just under two hours. three additional firefighters 1, located at 5037 US Hwy 287 at the Madison County Montana The MVRFD was dispatched stood by at Station 1 with N. in Ennis. We hope to see Emergency Information On June 7 at 10:06 p.m., marker 44 on US Hwy to a report of a travel trailer that further resources. The everyone there. Stop by and website, at madison.homestead. the Madison Valley Rural 287 North. The MVRFD had come loose from its towing response from Station 1 was have a hearty breakfast before com/. Or visit our home page Fire Department (MVRFD) responded with a Command unit on US Hwy 287 South canceled when Station 2 the day’s festivities begin. at www.mvrfd.org/. Remember was dispatched to a vehicle- and a Rescue vehicle with four near the Quake Lake Visitors personnel arrived on scene If you have any questions to sign our guest book and versus-elk accident at mile firefighters. There were no Center on June 6 at 10:53 a.m. and found the trailer gone or concerns, Madison Valley let us know what you think. Thursday, June 26, 2014 B7B7

PUBLIC NOTICES Week of June 26, 2014

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PUBLIC NOTICE TENT TO REQUEST RELEASE The Department of Commerce will accept ceive comment on the proposed Madison NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given that on July 17, 2014, OF FUNDS (NOI/RROF) an objection to its approval of the release of County Airport Affected Area Regulations. MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT at ten o’clock a.m., in the office of the Madi- TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS funds and acceptance of the certification only The purpose of the regulations is to promote COURT, MADISON COUNTY son County Treasurer in Virginia City, Mon- AND PERSONS: if it is on one of the following bases: the public health, safety and general welfare IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE tana, taxes on the 2013 delinquent property In order to meet the minimum guidelines of (a) that the certification was not in of airport users and persons and property OF KRISTY WRIGHT, PETITIONER will be offered for sale on assignment. Delin- federal regulation, the Town of Twin Bridges fact executed by an officer approved by the in the vicinity of the Ennis Big Sky and Twin Cause No. DV-29-14-25 quent taxes including penalties, interest and is providing this notice of a revision to the Department of Commerce; Bridges Airports by addressing the effects of ENNIS NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE costs are a lien upon the property and, unless Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (b) that the applicant’s environmen- noise, height of structures and trees, lighting, This is notice that Petitioner has petitioned such are paid prior to this time, the lien will that was published on May 22, 2014. On or tal review record for the project indicates and land use in the vicinity of the Airports, the District Court for the 5th Judicial District be offered for sale. Per SB281, notice is to about June 26, 2014, the above-named Town omission of a required decision, finding, or in accordance with Section 67-7-203, MCA. for a change of name from KRISTY LEE be mailed certified at least two weeks prior to will request the Montana Department of Com- step applicable to the project in the environ- These regulations are intended to protect the MEALS WRIGHT to KRISTY LEE RANSON. The the date of the payment to whom the property merce to release funds under Title I of the mental review process; transportation infrastructure provided to the hearing will be on July 28, 2014, at 11:30 is assessed. Before issuing the tax lien sale Housing and Community Development Act of (c) that the grant recipient has com- community by the Airports from incompatible a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in certificate, the treasurer is to receive proof of 1974, as amended, (PL93-383) for the follow- mitted funds or incurred costs not authorized development and protect the Airports from Madison County. this notice. ing project: by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a re- personal or property injury claims due to ON Dated this 2nd day of June, 2014. A list of each property and all persons owing PROJECT NAME: Twin Bridges Senior and lease of funds by DOC; or noise and hours of operations. /s/ Kacey Smart, Clerk of District Court, taxes for the year 2013 and prior is on file in Community Center (d) that another Federal agency Written comments should be received by 3:00 Madison County the County Treasurer’s office and is open to PURPOSE OF PROJECT: Provide a perma- acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has p.m. on July 14, 2014, and may be sent to the By: /s/ Lana K. Atkins, Deputy Clerk of Court. the public for inspection. nent building facility for the Twin Bridges Se- submitted a written finding that the project is Madison County Airport Board by: mail to WHEELS (Pub. June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2014) kw MCA 15-17-122 nior and Community Center unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environ- P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, Montana, 59755; MNAXLP Shelly Burke, Treasurer LOCATION: Twin Bridges, Madison County, mental design. fax to (406) 843-5229; or e-mail to planb@ TUESDAY THROUGH [email protected] Montana Objections must be prepared and submitted madison.mt.gov. Oral or written comments FRIDAY www.madison.mt.gov in accordance with the required procedures may also be given at the public hearing. NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: 11:30 AM – 1 PM 406-843-4212 An Environmental Review Record document- (please see 24 CFR Part 58) and may be ad- The draft Airport Affected Area regulations IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE Madison County dressed to the CDBG Program, Department are available for review at: MADISON VALLEY MANOR STATE OF MONTANA, ing review of all project activities in respect to (Pub. June 19, 26, July 3, 2014) mct impacts on the environment has been made of Commerce, Community Development Divi- • Madison County Commission- COUNTY OF MADISON MNAXLP sion, P.O. Box 200523, 301 S. Park Avenue, ers Office & Madison County Planning Office IN RE ESTATE OF: by the above-named Town. This Environ- mental Review Record is on file at the above Helena, Montana 59620. (Madison County Annex, 205 N. Broadway, JENNIE POGLIANO, Deceased Objections to the release of funds on bases Virginia City); Cause No. DP-29-2014-14 address and is available for public examina- NOTICE OF HEARING ON tion or copying, upon request. other than those stated above will not be • Madison County Courthouse NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- considered by the Department of Commerce. (100 W. Wallace, Virginia City); signed has been retained by the appointed NAME CHANGE The Town will undertake the project de- scribed above with Community Development The Montana Department of Commerce will • Madison Valley Library (210 East personal representative of the above-named MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT not consider objections received after July Main Street, Ennis); wednesday, estate. All persons having claims against COURT, MADISON COUNTY Block Grant funds provided by the Montana Department of Commerce, under Title I of the 11, 2014. • Twin Bridges Public Library (206 said decedent are required to present their IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE Town of Twin Bridges South Main, Twin Bridges); June 25: claims within four (4) months after the date OF FAY ANN ROLFE, PETITIONER Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The Town is certifying to Mayor Thomas O. Hyndman • Twin Bridges Airport (Ruby Val- BEEF STEW W/ of the first publication of this notice, or said Probate No. DV-29-14-26 Environmental Certifying Officer ley Aviation, 11 Citation Dr.) claims will be forever barred. THIS IS NOTICE THAT PETITIONER has MDOC that Mayor Thomas O. Hyndman, in POTATOES & CARROTS, his official capacity as Environmental Certify- (Pub. June 26, 2014) gwe • Ennis Big Sky Airport (Choice Claims must either be mailed to LARRY asked the District Court for a change of name MNAXLP Aviation, 35 Runway Rd.); BANANA MUFFIN JAMES HADERLI, Personal Representative, from Fay Ann Rolfe TO Fay Ann Wing ing Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to • Online at www.madison.mt.gov, return receipt requested, care of the law firm This hearing will be on July 28, 2014 “Current Proposals”. of Kasting, Kauffman & Mersen, PC, at 716 at 11:45a.m. The hearing will be at the Court- enforce responsibilities in relation to environ- MADISON COUNTY AIRPORT mental reviews, decision-making, and action; After considering the recommendations and South 20th Ave., Suite 101, Bozeman, MT house in Madison County. BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC suggestions elicited at the public hearing, the thursday, 59718, or filed with the Clerk of the above- /s/KACEY SMART, Clerk of District Court and that these responsibilities have been sat- isfied. The legal effect on the certification is HEARING ON AIRPORT AF- Airport Board will adopt a resolution recom- june 26: entitled Court. Madison County mending appropriate action be taken by the Dated: June 12, 2014 BY: /s/ Diane Degner, Deputy Clerk of Court that upon its approval, the Town may use the FECTED AREA REGULATIONS PULLED PORK. CDBG funds, and the Department of Com- The Madison County Airport Board will con- Madison County Commissioners. //s// Jane Mersen (Pub. June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2014) ar Call (406) 843-5250 for more information. Attorney for Personal Representative MNAXLP merce will have satisfied its responsibilities duct a public hearing on Monday, July 14, BAKED BEANS, under the National Environmental Policy Act 2014, at 6:45 p.m. in the Commissioners Con- Tom Miller, President, Madison County Air- (Pub. June 19, 26, July 3, 2014) kkm port Board PEA SALAD, ICE MNAXLP of 1969 as delegated to the State of Montana ference Room at the Madison County Annex, PUBLIC NOTICE: through the 1981 Amendments to the Hous- 205 N. Broadway, Virginia City, Montana. (Pub. June 26, July 3, 2014) mcab CREAM SANDWICH REVISION OF NOTICE OF IN- ing and Community Development Act. The purpose of the public hearing is to re- MNAXLP Friday, june 27: K&L Mortuaries & Crematory, Inc. 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References available. wine glasses - Fri, some benefits, must be 33-tfc-b 1 bedroom furnished apart- Call 406-560-7979 Christmas tree lights dependable. Drop off resume ments available in Ennis. A/C, LAND FOR SALE: 32-4-b much, much more or pick up application at 333 W. Drivers: 2 Local Bozeman runs washer/dryer equipped, pri- 2.46 acres north of Twin Bridg- 35-1-p Main, Ennis. 682-7153. with occasional layovers! vate location. 4 month lease, es, Jefferson River fishing, pow- $650 per month plus secu- 25-tfc-b Excellent Pay, Benefits! er in front of property, $28,000. Paid Vacations! 842-5936 rity deposit, utilities included, non-smoking, no dogs. Call Summer Long Garage Sale CDL-A, 1yr. Exp. Req. 25-tfc-b wanted Already in Progress Estenson Logistics. Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- 682-5737. 1610 Hwy 287 Apply: www.goelc.com, Nevada City 1-866-336-9642 PROPERTY FOR SALE 15-tfc BY OWNER Invitation to Bid Ice fishing equip, knives, items 35-2-b too numerous to list 20 acres/Vacant Land For Rent: SMOA 35-2-b Rising Sun Estates, between 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. is now accepting bids for Kitchen Help Wanted: Griz- Sun Ranch & Carroll Ranch, Available now. Sheridan. gravel crushing. Submit bids zly Bar and Grill is now hiring on private road, behind locked for 10,000/15,000/20,000 cubic Mega Moving Sale Youth Dynamics of Montana is cooks and dishwashers. Full- gate. Prime elk habitat. Lot 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. yards. Please include cost seeking on-call respite provid- time or part-time positions avail- includes 4 exclusive hunt- Saturday, June 28th (8 am to 4 pm) ing permits. $120,000 (below Available August. Sheridan. for mobilization. The SMOA ers to open their homes to youth able. Call Nick at 600-5335 for reserves the right to refuse any 2 Hollowtop Mountain Court market price!). Contact Steve & No smoking, no pets. Call 842- ages 0-17 who are in need of a more information. and all bids. Bid closing date: Ennis Golf Course Kathy Coontz, 682-5479 5585 safe placement for 1-14 days. 33-tfc-b July 1, 2014. For more informa- 35-1-p 30-tfc-b 35-2-b Providers are paid a tax free tion contact SMOA, 682-5017 stipend of $50/week for being 30-6-b Garage Sale on-call with an additional $34/ Employment Opportunity: Sat, June 28 (7:30 am to 2:00 pm) day paid for each day a youth South West Septic is seeking a is placed in their home. Please positive, conversant and orga- Cowhides, collectibles, house- SERVICES hold items, chain saw, rugs, tools call Christina Bosley at (406) nized individual to assist in day For RENT WANTED: #3 Snowcrest Crt, Ennis 222-6610 or email: Christina. to day operations in our Alder New clients to stay LOCAL Condos, by golf club house [email protected]. office. Qualified applicants can with their insurance policies. Portable Irrigation Pipe Press - Cancelled if rain. 33-8-b get a full job description by Single or multi-policies wel- calling the office at (406)842- For rent in Ennis. 20x30 heated steel/aluminum welding parts 35-1-b shops and RV storage. 581-7687 available. Repair, wheel lines, come. Call 682-4202. 7854or (406)682-7854 and seri- 30-tfc-b ous applicants can send resume 30-tfc-b hand lines. ALSO: Custom built Help Wanted - ASAP Moving Sale [email protected]. Closing steel fencing, arenas, corrals. Call VC Stagecoach seeks experi- Saturday, June 28 date is July 4, 2014. Applications 925-1752 enced horse people to guide trail Retail Space For Sale or Rent 7am - 1 pm will be reviewed upon receipt. 22-tfc-b rides & stagecoach tours. Call Unit 1E in Lone Elk Mall 843 Mirza Way 33-tfc-b Lisa 595-8224 Please call 682-4856 for details Furniture, board sports equip, 33-2-c 34-2-b For Sale scooter, lots of other misc. items NOTICE OF BOARD VACAN- 35-1-p CIES: Experienced Carpenters work- PETERSON'S DISCOUNT Small Bale Hay For Sale. 3 ton The Madison County Board of Two Family Yard Sale ing in Madison and Gallatin STORAGE Indoor & Outdoor of hay from a first cutting. Ask- Commissioners has vacancies 612 S. 3rd St, Ennis counties. Good wages. Secure RV/Boat storage, storage units. ing $160/ton. Call 682-7411 for on the Big Hole River Advisory Saturday, June 28 employment. Full time. Call Ennis, 682-7442 more information. Board, the County Compensa- Books, x stitch, knitting, cro- (406) 842-5068. Yellowstone 29-1-b tion Board, and the Mental 18-tfc-b chet, toys, jewelry, 4 kw genera- Custom Country Homes. Health Local Advisory Council. tor, pro tool sharpener, tools, 29-tfc-b If you are interested in serving Nice upstairs 2-BDRM apart- fishing, household, clothing. on any of these boards please 2008 YAMAHA VStar 1300 8 am - 3 pm contact the Commissioners’ Of- ment for rent. Utilities paid. Employment Opportunity Washer + Dryer. $700/mo. Sher- Touring Bike. Windshield, sad- 35-1-b Hourly rate $11.76. There are fice at 406-843-4277, by email dlebags, 1800 miles, girl owned. at [email protected] , or idan. 842-5888. new opportunities as Postmas- 32-4-B $6800. 842-7737 ter Relief (PMR). The Postal visit our website at www.madi- 35-4-b YARD SALE Service is a great place to work! son.mt.gov. Saturday, June 28th, at 9:00 a.m. 35-2-b Location: Unit #165, Madison We need your help in getting the For Sale: word out. 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Owner retiring, but "Keyword" search line and any will train. 842-7900. postings for that city will display. 32-4-p Immediate openings available The Madison Valley Manor Storage Rental Units Available in Virginia City, McAllister and dietary department is hiring all Located in the Town of Sheridan auctions Cameron, MT. Apply today. kitchen positions. The posi- Various Sizes – Call 596-0018 26-tfc-b tion is fill in with some benefits 16-tfc-b 1998 Jeep Cherokee including retirement and paid White, 4 wheel drive vacation. Cooking and baking 4 door Help Wanted: Matson Excava- experience is helpful. Please Office/Retail space available Mileage 178,379 AUCTION - SUPERIOR tion is looking for a part-time contact Candy at 682-7271, Main and 3rd. St. in Ennis Minimum bid $750/OBO QUALITY OVERSIZED laborer starting immediately. Po- [email protected] or stop 1020 Sq. Ft. with full bath. Mail bids to DOORS, WINDOWS, sition could turn into full time. by MVM to fill out an applica- $600 a month. 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Commissioners will be accept- Commissioners, in conjunction (formerly Joelle's) HOME in the Ruby Valley. 1-tfc ing applications until filled with the Ruby Valley Hospital has moved to a larger location AUCTION FLYER ONLINE for one short-term road crew Board, is accepting applica- 119 Chowning St - 1 block south HAGEDORNAUCTION.COM position in the Sheridan/Alder tions for a trustee to serve on ENNIS MINI STORAGE of Town Pump (406)684-5181 area. This position starts at the Ruby Valley Hospital Board. New low prices with 10 x 10’s Beautiful, quality, kingsize 34-4-b $16.62 per hour and will last This is a three year term. If you starting at $35. Larger sizes matress, box spring set w/ head- for approximately 2-4 months are interested in serving on this available. Call Melinda at board $185, 2 sizes of sofas to at approximately 40 hours per board please contact the Com- 596-4288. 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In- 1 bedroom unfurnished apart- Maintenance terested candidates may request garage sales a job description and employ- ments available in Ennis. ment application by contacting REAL ESTATE A/C, washer/dryer equipped, ESTATE SALE the Madison County Commis- private location. 1 year lease, Madison Valley 60+ Years Accumulation sion office at 406-843-4277, $600 per month plus secu- Caring & Sharing Saturday 6/28/14 8am-2pm June 26, 27, & 28th Hours: Troutdale 1, McAllister via e-mail at madco@madison. rity deposit, utilities included, Open at 10 AM mt.gov, or visit our website at 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home for Mon. Noon-2:00 p.m. SA Fiberglass fly rod, Hardy LIVINGSTON sale in Harrison, 1196 square non-smoking, no dogs. Call Sat. 9-11:00 a.m. www.madison.mt.gov. reel, wood bedroom set, 30cc See Photos at: http://www. feet. $105,000 with $3000 al- Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- Weds. 6-8 p.m. dirt bike, tools, clothes, house- Madison County is an equal op- lowance at closing. Info call 115 Chowning St. 682-7844 AbleEstateSales.com portunity employer. 406.235.4487 682-5737. 30-tfc-b hold 1-tfc-b 35-2-b 26-tfc-b 15-tfc 35-1-b Thursday, June 26, 2014 B9 Gravelly Range wildflower tour is July 8 ENNIS – The Forest wildflowers. Forest Service always plentiful array of vehicles, but they can catch Service will sponsor its 17th employees on the tour wildflowers to view, as a ride with others if they annual wildflower tour of the will help identify plants well as the potential for don’t want to take their Gravelly Range on Tuesday, seen along the way, as limited accessibility. own vehicle. Attendees July 8, starting at 9 a.m. each year brings a varied The tour will begin at are advised to dress for The free tour winds show of wildflowers. the Forest Service office inclement weather and bring through the Gravelly The colder, wetter winter in Ennis and proceed their lunch and water. Range in Madison County, and cool spring brings toward the Gravelly Range. For more information, noted for its spectacular, its own set of growing Most participants drive contact the Forest Service high-elevation display of conditions, producing an their own high-clearance in Ennis at (406) 682-4253. H.F. Hardy Painting & Decorating

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more than two-thirds of the Madison County population is reading newspaper. our www.madisoniannews.com Ruby Valley Hospital Physical Therapy Find Fellowship With Us Occupational & Speech Therapy Hands on care for all your body needs. Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church CHURCH OF Worship 10:00 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Orthopedic & Sports Injuries Self Care Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery LATTER-DAY SAINTS Non-Denominational Christ Total Joint Rehabilitation Home Safety Vern Grotzke, Pastor Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome Centered, Spirit Led Worship Sacrament Meeting Back & Neck Care Adaptive Equipment 682-4949 Joel Trenkle/Pastor Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Check website for ministries: Sunday School Liturgy Schedule Sore Stressed Muscles Hand, Wrist - & Elbow Syndromes Sunday School 9:30 a.m. dayspringsheridan.com 11:20 a.m. Tension Headaches & Chronic Pain Neurological Rehabilitation Morning Worship 11 a.m. 596-0707 • 3648 Hwy 287 R S & Priesthood St. Patrick, Ennis Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges 12:10 p.m. Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. Available Mon.-Fri. at Ruby Valley Hospital Evening Service 6 p.m. Mutual (Youth Group) 406-842-5081 Mid-Week Service, HARRISON Weds. 7:00p.m. 220 E. Crofoot, Sheridan, MT 59749-9508 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 St. Mary, Laurin Wednesday 6 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH Sheridan 842-5860 Harrison, Montana Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. “Stick With The Best!” 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Bishop Dustin 684-5255 Deacon Andy Dorrington, Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 6 Blocks South of City Complex Sunday School & Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Madison BOWMAN Located in the heart of Valley Pastor Joe Miller APPLIANCE SERVICE Madison Valley for the Presbyterian Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises 1035 S. Main St. Butte, Montana 59701 To Our God. Spread the Word! Church · WORSHIP (406) 723-6797 September - April ~ 11 a.m. We Work On All Major Brands. May - August ~ 9 a.m. In Ennis, Sheridan and Twin Bridges and surrounding areas Everyone Welcome EVERY WEDNESDAY Rev. Jean M. Johnson 682-4355 ~ Ennis Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Phil 2:16 Holding forth the word of life: Wolfpack Dr. Ray Teston Fencing & Painting Pastor CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. Fencing Painting JESUS CHRIST OF Society LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Entry Signs Int/Ext Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church Sunday School 10 a.m. 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Log Railing Stain Sacrament Meeting 114 N. Main, Sheridan 10:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Phone 682-4244 SBC Sunday School Testimony Meetings 1 p.m. 842-5845 MADISON VALLEY 11:20 a.m. ALL WELCOME BAPTIST CHURCH Jeff Wingard • 682-4827 R S & Priesthood Aides for the hearing impaired wolfpackoutfitters.com Each week a Bible lesson full of Pastor Lonnie Horn 12:10 p.m. healing Christian concepts is read Family History Center aloud in our Sunday service. Ruby Valley United 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Sunday Service Methodist Parish Pres. Thompson 682-7415 Invites You To Worship With Us 133 MT Hwy 287 www.spirituality.com 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) Area Senior Meals Pastor Ben Nardi Wednesday (Kids/Youth) Office: (406)842-5934 THE Home: (406)842-7732 ENNIS ASSEMBLY 6:30-8:00 p.m. Senior meals, Virginia City BAHA’I FAITH Church of the Valley O my Lord! O my Lord! OF GOD Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Twin Bridges Senior meals now being served in Virginia City for citizens 60 I am a child of tender years. Nourish me from Love God, Love People the breast of Thy mercy, train me in the bosom Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) Sunday School 11:00 a.m. and over every Tuesday and Thursday at the VC Creamery for a of Thy love, educate me in the school of Thy Worship 11:00 a.m. guidance and develop me under the shadow of Interim Pastor Ed Vainio Youth Group (7th-12th grade) nominal fee of $3. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to noon. Thy bounty. Deliver me from darkness, make me a brilliant light; free me from unhappiness, SUNDAY SERVICE Bethel UMC make me a flower of the rose garden; suffer Schedule Sheridan Meals for seniors, Twin Bridges me to become a servant of Thy threshold and Ruby Valley Food Pantry confer upon me the disposition and nature of Bible Study Worship 9:00 a.m. The TBS&CC provides meals for seniors every Tuesday and the righteous; make me a cause of bounty to Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Sunday School 10:15 a.m. the human world, and crown my head with the Extreme Faith Youth Group Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Twin diadem of eternal life. Children’s Church 10:45 Sunday Evenings Verily, Thou art the Powerful, the Mighty, the Bridges for seniors 60 years and up. (Spouse and caregivers are Seer, the Hearer. We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT invited.) Donations for meals are appreciated. www.baha’i.org 589-4107 to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 Ruby Valley Food Pantry, Sheridan Madison County Episcopal Churches Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon. Located at 114 N. Main St. In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in New Beginnings. Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver Star to Virginia City. Contact Doris at 842-7161 or Wannetta at 842- Join Us for Sunday Worship! 5783 for more information. Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Meals on Wheels, Sheridan Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Sunday Sunday The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors 60 years and 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. over Monday - Friday. Seniors may choose to eat at the senior center, family style for $3.50 or have their meal delivered for www.rvec.org Bible Study 9:00 a.m. $4.00. Delivered meals are within the city limits of Sheridan and Prayer requests: should be called in by 10 a.m. Call Shirley Sand at 842-5966. 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713

ALCOHOLICS Cryptoquip Answer: ANONYMOUS ENNIS ALANON Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group Meeting Every Thurs. at Monday ~ 10:45 a.m. Faced with a drinking problem? Celebrate Recovery 8 p.m., Church of the Basement of Madison Valley Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. SINCE THOSE Valley, Twin Bridges Presbyterian Church, Ennis SUazN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, ALANON MEETING Hugel & Charles FELLOWS CALL 682-5097 or 682-7023 Virginia City Library Meets every Saturday at 6 Same Time - Same Place MON. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of UNLAWFULLY M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking p.m. & starts with a meal. FIRED AIR RIFLES, ALANON “Keep it Simple.” WED. - 7:30 p.m., Basement of Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley M.V. Presbyterian Church THEY'LLACA Meeting PROBABLY Thursdays, 8 pm A.A. MEETING DAYSPRING MISSION Bethany Hall, Sheridan FRI. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of BE12-step TRIED program IN for A M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking (behind Methodist Church) 3648 Hwy 287, Sheridan AdultPELLET Children COURT. of Alcoholics ALANON 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. 843-5352 Virginia City Bethany Hall-Sheridan | Weds 7 pm Suzy 685-3692 596-0707 B10 Thursday, June 26, 2014

Resisting Change sinCe 1863! Some folks made a fortune here... But what they left behind is priceless.

All of Montana has the deepest pride and affection for Virginia City. No more colorful pioneer mining camp ever existed. Dramatic tales of the early days in this vicinity are legion. Rich placer diggings MONTANA’S TERRITORIAL CAPITAL were discovered in Alder Gulch in the spring of 1863 and the stampede of gold seekers and their parasites was on! Sluices soon lined the gulch and various “cities” blossomed forth as trading and amusement centers for free-handed miners. Virginia City, the best known of these and the sole survivor, became the Capitol of the Territory. The very much alive ghost town, Virginia City, Montana, is frozen in time. It is a remarkably well-preserved Old West Victorian gold mining town just 50 miles west of Yellowstone National Park (90 miles by road). When the gold ran out, there was still enough left so that homes and businesses were occupied, but there was not enough wealth to remodel the buildings. So it froze, and now represents the whole Victorian era. Virginia City is the true and original Old West. It is a gem, held within an incredibly rich area of natural beauty, recreation and history. Come rediscover Virginia City & Nevada City, Montana!

The come and Brewery Follies Live comedy at the old H.S. Gilbert Brewery Stay & Play Satire! Nonsense! Foolishness! Absurdity! Available from Memorial Day weekend May 31-June 29 July 1-Aug 3 through Labor Day weekend includes - one night at the Fairweather Inn or Nevada City Hotel - unlimited rides on the train Aug 5- Sept 1 - gold panning at the River of Gold - entry to Living History Museum in Nevada City Plus our Varied, Vigorous, Vagary rd th of Vivacious vaudeville variety acts! - discounts at participating businesses May 23 - Sept 20 Offer valid SHOW TIMES 4PM & 8PM Adult $18 Mon-Thurs Tu, W, F & Sat 7pm College.Seniors.Military $16 reServationS required W, Th, Sat & Sun 2pm Children 17 & under $10 of each week Group discounts available 800.829.2969 x3 $ 129 www.breweryfollies.net to those who have spent the night at the Fairweather Inn or Nevada City Hotel

Living History EvEry WEEkEnd Upcoming 2014 Events between mid-May through mid-Sept! June 21-22 Brothel Days 800.829.2969 June 27-29 39th Annual Virginia City Art Show 800.829.2969 July 4 Fourth of July Fireworks at Dusk 800.829.2969 July 18-19 Dog & Grog - Montana Microbrew Festival 800.829.2969 July 18-20 Daylight Creek Gathering 800.829.2969 July 24 Christmas Eve in July (Opera House) 800.829.2969 June 26-27 Cyrus Skinner & Alex Carter June 26 Lantern Tour July 12 -13 The Great Duel July 19-20 Steve Marshland Aug 9-10 Murphy & Brady $ Aug 16-17 The Flour Riot 49 Aug 23-24 Women of the Gulch for Madison County Good for 2 days for families of 5 Residents, State Employees Purchase at VC Depot or NC Museum Aug 30-Sept 1 Jack Slade’s End & those who stay the INCLUDES TRAIN, RIVER OF GOLD, night in a Montana hotel! LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM & discounts! $69 Montana Heritage Commission

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expertise in natural resource and burro organizations. BLM wants new issues, who combine their • Representatives of state, knowledge to help the BLM county, or local elected nominations in in its mission to manage office; representatives multiple uses on more than and employees of a state before July 21 245 million acres of public agency responsible for the lands in the U.S. – mostly management of natural Lori Newman in the west, according to resources; representatives The Madisonian a BLM news release. of Indian Tribes within [email protected] Nominees must be or adjacent to the area residents of the state where for which the RAC is There’s a place at the their council has jurisdiction. organized; representatives table for a few special Applications will be judged and employees of academic people interested in any on the nominees’ education, institutions who are involved of the following issues: training and knowledge of in natural sciences; and • Grazing rights the council’s geographical the public-at-large. on public lands area, as well as on a Nomination forms and • Environmental issues proven ability and history recommendations for a seat • Recreational activities of consensus-building and on the Western Montana on public lands collaborative decision- RAC must be sent by July • Energy or mineral making, the release explained. 21 to David Abrams, BLM development The open positions Butte Field Office, 106 • Wild horse management are in the following N. Parkmont, Butte, MT, • Preserving archeological three categories: 59701, dabrams@blm. or historic sites • Public-land ranchers gov, (406) 533-7617. • Commercial recreation and representatives of To nominate yourself – or The Bureau of Land organizations associated someone you recommend Management in Montana with energy and mineral highly – for the Central is calling for nominations development, the timber Montana RAC, send for open positions on its industry, transportation nomination form and at least Western and Central Montana or rights-of-way, off- one letter of endorsement Resource Advisory Councils. highway vehicle use, and to Jonathan Moor, BLM These groups advise the commercial recreation. Lewistown Field Office, 920 BLM on public land issues. • Representatives of NE Main Street, Lewistown, Montana residents may nationally or regionally MT, 59457, jmoor@blm. nominate themselves or recognized environmental gov, (406) 538-1943. others to serve on an advisory organizations, archaeological For more information council before July 21. and historical organizations, and a link to the Each council is made dispersed recreation nomination form, visit up of 10-15 people with activities, and wild horse http://blm.gov/94kd. Twin Bridges Veterans news

Submitted by Al Fox 14 at Lori's Pond. all felt this a good idea It was well attended and hope to accomplish Our June 12 meeting though the weather threatened that project this season. in the Montana Room of us with rain and a chilly Member Bill Hanley the Twin Bridges Schools breeze came up. However, reported that he had painted went well, with nine the fish were really biting the base of the flagpole at members in attendance. and many fish were caught. the City Park near the fire Joe Witherspoon reported The largest was a grand hall. It certainly looks a that he had attended the Eagle 6-1/4-pound rainbow trout. lot better, and we thank Scout meeting and presented The possibility of pouring him for that effort! Collin Anderson with a Good a concrete slab and erecting The meeting was closed Citizenship Award and medal a permanent metal-roofed with our 50/50 drawing. upon Anderson's achievement structure over it – under Member Walt Schular’s name of the rank of Eagle Scout. which to put picnic tables, was drawn but, since he was The Kids' Fishing and for shade at Lori’s not in attendance, the $29 Derby took place on June pond – was discussed. We pot will continue to grow. B12 Thursday, June 26, 2014 Go to outpostevents.net for a complete listing of events THURSDAY of water. BBQ served Pancake High Tower Ranch, JUNE 26 after the workday Breakfast, Ennis enter at 6 p.m., rope Annual fundraiser for at 7 p.m., concessions TIRED OF DUST? Appreciation the Madison Valley available. 581-4656 Wildlife Speaker Potluck, Sheridan Rural Fire Department, Dust Control for dirt roads Series, Dillon Giving thanks to Les 6 a.m. Ennis Fire Hall Live Music, Virginia City and driveways WCS Community (Bing) Jackson for his The Booze Hounds, Partnerships hosts gift of the community Car Show, Ennis 9:30 p.m. Wells madison valley summer series, topic: garden, bring a dish to Fourth of July Car Fargo Steakhouse DUST BUSTERS the birds of Lewis share, 5 p.m. Jackson’s Show and Swap & Clark, ice cream Gary Cooper: Michelle Cooper: Garden, 842-7956 Meet, Sportsman’s SATURDAY 208-709-4112 208-709-4013 social 6:15 p.m., Lodge, 9 a.m. – 12:30 presentation 7 p.m. Live Music, Virginia City p.m. Joe, 581-2969 JULY 12 Depot Theatre, 683-5027 Mo Hippa, 9 p.m. or Brent, 579-1714 Bale of Hay Saloon Motorcycle Rally, FRIDAY Parade, Ennis Madison County JUNE 27 SUNDAY Fourth of July parade, Vigilante motorcycle sponsored by Ennis rally and poker run, JUNE 29 Drew 580-3737 Puppet Show, Chamber, theme: Virginia City Where the West is Montana’s Territorial Still Wild, 10 a.m. Live Music, Pony Live Music in the tasting RooM! A Fizz! Boom! Dragon Series, Laurin Pony Homecoming eveRy FR i day night 5:30 – 7:30 p.M. Mystery puppet show, First of three Climbing Club hosts Johnny 10 a.m. Madison Live Music, Ennis Mountains in Skirts Leo Rondeau Cash Tribute Show, County Thompson- programs, hosted by Pony Gym, 7 p.m. FRIDAY JUNE 27TH: DIRTY MIKE Hickman Library (Americana) plays after Friends of the Sheridan parade, Gravel Bar THURSDAY JULY 3RD: Library, “Pretty Shield, Karaoke, Virginia City Art Show, Virginia City Medicine Woman of DJ Dubs invites you JACK CREEK COYLES & FRIENDS 3 – 6 PM 39th Annual Virginia Rodeo, Ennis the Crow” by Frank Bird NRA sanctioned rodeo, to come sing your FRIDAY JULY 11TH: ETHAN KUNARD City Art Show on the Linderman, presented heart out, Bale of boardwalks of town rough stock and FRIDAY JULY 18TH: QUENBY AND THE by Dr. Kristen Ruppel, timed events, 2 p.m. Hay Saloon, 9 p.m. and Creighton Stone 2 p.m. Robber’s WEST OF THE WAYLAND BAND Block building, starts Roost, Hwy 287, two Fireworks, Virginia City TUESDAY at 10 a.m. each mile north of Laurin coMe join the Fun, Listen to soMe gReat Music and day June 27 – 29 Celebrate the holiday JULY 15 with a fireworks display enjoy spiRits with a westeRn FLavoR!! Neighborhood Party, TUESDAY at dusk, pending Blood Drive, Twin Bridges JULY 1 conditions, put on by Twin Bridges WCS Community the VC Fire Department Eagle Scout Project Partnerships hosts 9th Movie Night, for Joshua Kneeland, Live Music, Virginia City annual Welcome to the Virginia City 11:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Comstock Lode SHERIDAN Neighborhood party: Community movie TB High School, 593- (rock) Bale of Hay free community BBQ, night, Thompson- 7004 or 533-9004 Saloon, 9 p.m. SCHOOLS wildlife presentation Hickman Library, 7 p.m. on glacial relics: fluvial Wildlife Speaker, Laurin ADULT arctic grayling, MC THURSDAY SATURDAY Summer wildlife speaker EDUCATION Fairgrounds, 5:30 p.m. JULY 5 series: Becky Kean, 842-5741 or 570-3185 JULY 3 Montana Raptor Conservation Center, JUNE 6, 13,20, 27 • 7-9 PM Kid’s Day and Fishing Rodeo, Ennis presents us with some Live Music, Virginia City Derby, Virginia City JUNE 7,14,21,28 • 1-3 PM NRA sanctioned rodeo, of Montana’s owls. Fun Montana Rose, 9:30 Sponsored by the rough stock and timed starts at 4:30 p.m. Ruby Is it broken? Let’s fix it together! p.m. Wells Fargo VC Vigilance Club Steakhouse events, 8 p.m. tickets Habitat Foundation’s DIY PROJECT REPAIR CLASS at gate or 682-4215 Woodson’s Ranch with Live Music, Virginia City Bring your small projects to the VoAg Building at the tour and community SATURDAY Sugar Daddies Sheridan School and get some expert advice on Live Music, Ennis BBQ, followed by (rock) Bale of Hay how to get it done. FREE! JUNE 28 Leo Rondeau presentation at 6:30 Saloon, 9 p.m. (Americana) plays after p.m. 842-5741 ext. Basic - Mechanics Machine Shop Ruby Weed Day, Alder rodeo, Gravel Bar 106 or 682-3437 Meet two mile south of SUNDAY Welding & More Ruby Dam by 8 a.m. JULY 6 Movie Night, Bring spray equipment, FRIDAY JULY 4 Independence Day Virginia City To register for a class call Emily at 842-5302. spades, shovels, gloves, Community movie bag lunch and plenty Duathlon, Ennis 3rd annual Madison night, Thompson- Duathlon, visit Hickman Library, 7 p.m. The Red Shed Madison Trifecta website to register Live Music, Ennis Friends of the Madison YARD NOW MONDAYS THURSDAYS THURSDAY Valley Public Library present a Johnny ART HERE Commissioner’s Sheridan Farmers' JULY 10 Cash Tribute Show, GifT Shop Silver STar,MT Meeting, Virginia City Market 7 p.m. First Madison Fudge, jewelry, knives of all kinds and sharpening service, purses, Madison Co. 4:30 p.m., Sheridan Live Music Fundraiser, Valley Bank, 682-7244 scarves, toys, Seiko watches and clocks, home decor, blowguns, Commissioners meet Main Street Park yard art, tin signs, rubber duckies, garden fairy supplies, local every Monday, unless Sheridan soap, furs, custom art, custom lumber available, etc., etc., etc. Friends of the Sheridan noted, public welcome. FRIDAYS WEDNESDAY ! • Closed Sunday• 684-5255 9:30 a.m. Annex Building Public Library present All in our happy little cabin Summer Reading a Johnny Cash Tribute JULY 16 TUESDAYS Program, Ennis Show, 7 p.m. Sheridan 682-4023 Pre-K to Grade 2, 11 Public Library, 842-5770 Wildlife Speaker, Dillon 115 Main St., Ennis, MT Summer Reading a.m. Madison Valley Summer wildlife Program, Virginia City Public Library. 682-7244. June 27- July 10 Closed July 3-4 speaker series: Dr. Bob 10:30 a.m. Madison Auxiliary Meeting, Ennis TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (PG-13) Garrott, MSU, and April County Thompson- Live Music, Ennis Madison Valley Friday through Thursday 7:15 pm Hickman Library. Willlie's Distillery hosts Craighead, Craighead Manor Auxiliary, 1 Matinee Saturday & Sunday 4:00 pm 843-5346 live music in the tasting p.m. Sun Room Institute, speak on room, 5:30 p.m.. See mountain top ecology, Premier Opening 6/27 with the Reading Program, the weekly ad on this rest of the U.S.A.! Ennis page for performers. Wilderness Medicine mountain goats, pika Coming Soon - How To Train Your Dragon 2 Summer reading Presentation, Ennis and bighorn sheep. Evenings: Adults $8 • Children (12 & under) $6 Show time at 7:15 pm, program for grades WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Ice cream social starts Box Office opens at 6:30 pm • Visit our website: ennismovies.com MVMC Foundation Find us on at Madisontheatreennis 3 – 6, 11 a.m. welcomes Dr. Eric the evening, 6:15 p.m. Madison Valley Public Open Tennis, Ennis Depot Theatre, 125 Library, 682-7244 9 a.m., Madison Johnson to discuss vital Meadows emergency care in S Montana Ave. 682- NORRIS HOT SPRINGS WEDNESDAYS remote settings, 5 – 6:30 3437 or 683-3768 FRIDAY-SATURDAY- p.m. Madison Theatre TOPS, Ennis SUNDAY THURSDAY Weekly weigh-in, 8:30 THIS WEEKEND: a.m. Meeting, 9 a.m. Live Music - Norris FRIDAY JULY 17 MUSIC MVMC in downstairs 7 p.m. See the weekly Fri 6/27 - Kent Johnson conference room. ad on this page for JULY 11 Singer/Songwriter Molly, 682-3959 weekly performers. MVAC Meeting, Ennis Sat 6/28 - Gallatin Grass Magic Show, Madison Valley Project, Bluegrass Books and Babies, Ennis SATURDAY Virginia City Aquatic Center Sun 6/29 - Cottonwood Line Madison Valley Mr. E Magic visits us monthly meeting, Acoustic Roots Public Library, 10:30 Ennis Farmers' Market a.m. 682-7244 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. from Pueblo, Colo., 8:15 a.m. FMVB Valley Bank parking lot with musical magic Grief Support at two libraries, 11 FRIDAY NOW OPEN! Group, Ennis Twin Bridges a.m. at MVPL 682- JULY 18 Everyone welcome. Farmers' Market 7244 and 1 p.m. MC SUMMER Meets every 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thompson-Hickman Wednesday, 5:30 Town Park Music Festival, Ennis HOURS: p.m. Madison Valley Library, 843-5346 Baptist Church Whitehall Farmers' Moods of the Madison, June, July & August Market Team Roping, 3 p.m. July 18-19, 4979 10-10 everyday but Tuesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Twin Bridges US Hwy 287 N, visit local • organic • sustainable • fresh East Legion Street park moodsofthemadison. 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welcome to one of madison county's biggest weekends!

What is your favorite thing about the Fourth of July?

"This is the greatest country in the world… and it’s more than the Fourth of July. When you have good buddies and you lose them, you just never forget it. Every “We always go to Ennis single day is the Fourth of July to me.” and have a family Ken Mumme, Sheridan picnic. We’ll be having a gathering over there again this year!” Dick and Polly Todd, Sheridan

“The Fourth of July is always especially fun in Montana because you can have a lot of fun without having to spend a fortune. And the fireworks, good grief! For us, it’s always been about lots of fun “Well, I like going camping for the kids throughout the day– on the Fourth of July. just building up to those fireworks!” Usually, I go up to Mill Elaine Stalder, Sheridan Creek.” Presley Young, age 7, Sheridan

“It’s the pinnacle of summer. The Fourth in Montana is like what Christmas was to me when I was kid; most all your family and friends are around.” Paul McMullin, Ennis “I really like the fireworks and I like that my birthday is right before it and sometimes when our neighbors across the street are there, we have a big fireworks show and it’s just a great time for family time.” Beth Wrzesinski, age 12 almost 13, Twin Bridges

“It’s one of the high points of the year. My son is coming from Africa which is exciting to me and my two daughters, a nurse and a writer.” Peggy Todd, Ennis

“When it’s over with so I don’t have to listen to all “It’s a time to honor our that poppin’ and bangin’. country and I’m proud The rodeo is good.” to be an American.” Have a happy & safe George Mickelberry, Ennis Ann Hokanson, Norris Fourth of July!

“The fact that we’re still free. The bad guys are chippin’ away at us and we need to protect what we’ve got now.” JASON RACINE, OWNER 406-531-3173 | www.sphinxmtnwoodwork.com Donald Carey, Ennis

R Weed Spraying HAPPY 4THfrom the OF JULY! Custom Leather Rueben Briggs SILVER DOLLAR Day: 581-0877 SALOON Evening: 682-7549 Lacey Pearl Hanson Stop in for a cold beer, One of a kind quality handmade leather. Traditional Custom Leather work with a great cocktails & Bloody Rockin’ Soul Cowgirl Twist. Mary specials! Stop by booth at park beside Prudential’s West office July 3rd. Then at rodeo grounds during the rodeo Open 8 am on July 4 performance 3 and 4th. For your Large selection of chinks and cowboy gear! spraying needs! 131 W Main St, Ennis Now taking custom orders 406 579 4328 (406) 682-7320 4th of July Special! Available after parade.

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Saturday - 6:00 p.m. July 19th, 2014 Cowboy Ennis Rodeo Pole Barn on the Rodeo Grounds JULY 3 JULY 4 Poetry Ranch Dinner 8 P.M. 2 P.M. Starting at 5 p.m. Night No-Host Bar

Come and enjoy an evening of uniquely western entertainment performed by cowboys from through- Ennis Rodeo out Southwest Montana.

Two days of NRA sanctioned Rodeo featuring the top cowboys and cowgirls from the Northwest! Tickets at gate OR First MadisonValley Bank (682-4215)

Benefitting the Cameron Community Club & Ennis Rodeo Inc. Info: Chad 596-2052, Jeff 570-5516 Bozeman Saddle Outlet ALL MAJOR BRANDS ~ BEST PRICES “The cowboys. A lot of good ropers Saddles ~ Tack ~ Pack Equipment there and some good horses.” Sid Klevenow 80155 Gallatin Hwy MANAGER Bozeman, MT 59718 Hank Gates, Ennis (406) 586-8225 bozemansaddleoutlet.com

“It reminds us of our freedom in this country. HAPPY 4TH! Glad that we live here and can enjoy the things we want to do. I enjoy the parades by the different organizations too.” Tom Hyndman, Mayor of Twin Bridges Wishing everyone a happy & safe Fourth!

“I like the purpose of the 6 Sunrise Loop, Ennis, Mt 59729 holiday, celebrating our “The delight of (406) 682-4015 independence. That’s children watching the most important to me.” fireworks.”

In the Mark Weber, Holly Heizemann, In the SPIRIT of SPIRIT of the 4th! Sheridan Norris the 4th!

“A day off from work to enjoy family and friends and have a beer.” Joe Reynolds, Norris

“Everything. I love the “Warmth, watermelon, Celebrating the Red, White & Blue! 406-682-4215 ~ Ennis, MT fireworks and the fireworks, and rising family get-togethers, picnics and, despite the fish…what's not to Welcome rodeo fans problems in our country, like?" contestants! I love that we still have Dave Delisi, & our independence.” Twin Bridges Stop by for Kali Stender, Sheridan your propane needs! 5076 US Hwy 287 | Ennis, MT 682-4230 “It’s our busiest day of the year in retail. And, the fireworks.” JR’s Tire Sales Don & Trish Schaufler, Ennis Have a safe & Happy Fourth!

6522 U.S. 287, Norris, Mt (406) 685-3384 ENNIS AUTO PARTS, INC. Wade & Susan Miller HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! CUSTOM Your local NAPA Repair Service! LEATHER GOODS Rob Pasley 406-682-4261 Ennis, MT in the tradition of the past

83 Jeffers Rd, Ennis, MT 59729 406-682-7134 Proudly serving the best shakes in Ennis at our Antique 1920’s Marble Soda Fountain HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! DANCINGART ~ JEWELRY BUFFALO ~ GIFTS RAVEL BAR - Main Street, Ennis ~ 406-682-4246 lOcateD in the DepOt ~ Virginia city, MOntana Ennis Pharmacy

Live Music ALL weekend!

July 5th From our family to your family - HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! July 3 - 11 am to 11 pm July 4 - 9 am to 3 pm 682-4006

“KALEIDOSCOPE” BY ROCKY HAWKINS - LIMITED EDITION GICLEE Open Daily MeMOrial Day thrOugh SepteMber 110 WEST MAIN, ENNIS “The Ennis Rodeo, Three Forks Ramblin’ roping and the Huntley Wrangler roping. The fireworks in Virginia City. Golfing at Ennis. That’s pretty much what I do on the Fourth of July; rope, golf and watch fireworks.” Pete Novich, Twin Bridges “I get to ride around in a fire truck all evening and I love the “I like that they have the parade fireworks.” Toni James, and that anyone can do anything Virginia City they want like, there’s the clowns, the horses and the floats. I also love helping my dad at the car “All the community support.” show.” Shawn Christensen, Ennis Avery Oliver, age 11, Ennis MVRFD Fire Chief “I kind of like it because it’s the official kick-off weekend to the busy season.” Kirk Belding, Virginia City

“Probably the parade and the rodeo. Growing up, we always had a picnic at home. I usually get to see people I haven’t seen in a year.” Mona Durham, Cameron

“You get, like, fireworks.” Dilan Ryan, age 6, Ennis

“The parade! For a tiny town, we have quite the parade.” Kenny Sciuchetti, Ennis

“Hot dogs.” Chevy Boyko, age 4 almost 5, Ennis

“Coloring and the other thing is playing with my Mom and my brother.” Mackenzie Boyko, age 6, Ennis PANCAKE BREAKFAST Madison Valley Rural Fire District When: July 4 6:00 am to 10:00 am - Where: Madison Valley Rural Fire Station Cost: Adults $7.00 - Children $4.00

Thank You For Supporting Your Local Fire Department!