FLOAT ON... Stapleton to Visit Madison County

FAIR SECTION ON PAGES A8 AND A9

THE LOCAL NEWS OF THE MADISON VALLEY, RUBY VALLEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS Montana’s Oldest Publishing Weekly Newspaper. Established 1873

75¢ | Volume 147, Issue 34 Thursday, August 1, 2019 Secretary FLOAT ON... Stapleton to visit Madison County

Submitted by SUSAN AMES

Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton will be visiting Madison County on his Things That Matter outreach tour. He will be discussing ways to help commerce thrive and learn about the community. Stapleton will host a public meeting on Thursday August 8, 2019 at the Sportsman Lodge in Ennis for local business owners and residents. He will discuss ways his office can be helpful and will take audience questions. A representative of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce will also give an update on local subjects of interest. A no-host lunch is available.

What: Things That Matter Business Roundtable Lunch Where: Sportsman Lodge in Ennis, Montana When: August 8, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Who: Business owners and the public are welcome to attend RSVP: HTTPS://SOSmt. Montana Secretary of State gov/ttm-rsvp/ Corey Stapleton See more photos of Twin Bridges’ Annual Floating Floatilla on page A2.

This image of grizzly movement tracking via Madison County telemetry by airplane is from 2016/ 911-Dispatch Upgrade PHOTO COURTESY OF USGS, PUBLIC DOMAIN Technology advancement for Madison County 911-dispatch in the near future

BY HANNAH KEARSE “Minutes count here,” available for all Montana Pub- [email protected] Madison County 911-Dispatch lic Safety Answer Point agen- Communication Manager, cies, which includes 911-dis- Madison County 911-Dis- Lynda Holt, said. “Our pro- patches, law enforcement, fire patch was approved a $270,000 tocol is to dispatch within 90 departments and emergency grant from the State of seconds after the phone call.” medical services. Montana 911 Program in The project is in the bid- Madison County requested May, to update its equipment. ding stage, where contractors $270,000 from the funds for a Plane crash south of Ennis, Madison County’s emergency are providing estimated costs new CAD system and was ap- response and dispatch record and their capabilities of in- proved its full request. keeping will be more efficient stalling the new system. Cur- “Everything starts with both passengers walk away with the installation of a new rently, three companies have CAD,” Holt said. computer-aided dispatch sys- proposed their services. It’s the system that in- tem, which could be operating Holt wants to make sure forms first responders, a legal Observational flight used for monitoring as soon as next summer. that the company chosen will record of a 911-call or a police From the moment 911-dis- be able to transfer the old data dispatch page and a timeline patch receives a civilian’s call to the new system, implement regarding the call or page. grizzly bear activity or an officer’s page, they are the new equipment and train Insurance companies, courts providing information to first the individuals who will oper- and involved individuals can BY KEELY LARSON described this type of plane as who was also the pilot, and a responders and assisting the ate it. request to have access to that [email protected] a, “two-seat, high-wing, utility scientist working for USGS. call in many ways. A major “We’d rather go slow with legal record. Otherwise, the aircraft,” via email correspon- “They’re part of our annual sur- advancement for Madison it and get it right the first system is confidential because On July 17, an Aviat-1A dence. Two people were aboard veys of population monitoring of County 911-Dispatch, working time, than scramble to get it it contains information like Husky crashed into a meadow the plane at the time of the crash, the Greater Yellowstone Grizzly with a new CAD system, is the going and get it wrong,” Holt past criminal8/19-20 convictions, “Ways35 miles WesT” south of Ennis. Al- including the pilot. Bear. (It is) one piece of data used ability for the 12+ programsWhile to one’ssaid. oWn tWo legs Waslicense a fine plate Way numbers to and make ad- itlen to Kenitzer, nevada with the City, Office there of TheWere passengers many consisted other of options.in annual monitoring,” Suzanna interface with the CAD system About $6.2 million were dresses. Only the sheriff’s de- Communications at the Federal a contractor hired by the United that is communicating with Aviation Administration (FAA), States Geological Survey (USGS), CRASH continued on A2 first responders. UPGRADE continued on A2 LIVING HISTORY august 3 & 4 “modern mediCine?” loCated in the nevada City museum. From amputations to typhoid the doctors and midwives had much to attend to. How does the town respond to the epidemics that sweep through?

Montana Heritage Commission | PO Box 338 | Virginia City, MT 59755 www.virginiacitymt.com | 406-843-5247

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCAL NEWS...... 1-6 COMICS/GAMES...... B4 OPINIONS...... 4 CLASSIFIEDS...... B5 Visit us online @ PANORAMA...... B1 PUBLIC NOTICES...... B6 HEALTH & WELLNESS...... B2 OUTPOST...... B10 www.madisoniannews.com COLUMNS...... B3 THE MADISONIAN A2 August 1, 2019

UPGRADE continued FROM A1 partment, detention adminis- system to alert and inform all go to the responders’ cell and send out ‘I am Respond- trators and dispatch services first responders. It sometimes phones, but this program isn’t ing” information. can access this information. freezes and some fields have part of the current CAD sys- The current CAD system Madison County’s 911-Dis- character limitation that are tem. The information has to is from 2004. At the time, patch services has three problematic. be entered into both. It’s time it was the most technologi- Custom Building Design responding stations, each with The map illuminated on consuming, especially when cally advanced system of its & six screens of information the screen above the CAD is multiple things are going on. kind on the market, but so towering over the operators a program called Rapid SOS, ‘I am Responding’ is con- was the Motorola Razr for sitting in rolling desk chairs. it accurately uses cell phones’ sidered a secondary resource cellphones and the iPod for Multiple programs operate on GPS to locate a 911-call. The ‘I because when the current Apple Inc. Technology dates most of the screens, except for Am Responding’ and Text 911 CAD system was installed, itself quickly, an aspect that a the screen sitting front and programs also use that screen depending on cell phones for new CAD system can adjust to center, the CAD. but only one window can be immediate information wasn’t with updatable software. Currently, with the Swift opened at the same time. a reliable option. According to “CAD is set up to grow Justice CAD system, the The ‘I am Responding’ pro- Holt, the program is a primary with us,” Holt said. “We’ve • Conventional Frame Homes 911- dispatch operator has to gram updates first responders resource in today’s culture and just outgrown the current type information from the with incoming information as technology. The new CAD sys- one.” • Commercial Remodels & Additions other programs into the CAD units are in route. The updates tem will automatically update • Hand-crafted Log Homes

All phases of construction, design and consulting

e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 Madison County p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 911-Dispatch Communication Manager, Lynda Holt, using the current computer- aided dispatch system, Swift Justice, at the Madison County Dispatch office on July 26. PHOTO BY HANNAH KEARSE

CANCELED

CRASH continued FROM A1

Soileau, outreach coordinator after 8:00 a.m., Joe Brummell, spond to injuries. Once the plane took the passengers to Bozeman with USGS, stated. Deputy Director of Emergency crashed, it was engulfed in flame, Deaconess and arrived after 11 Annual reports from these Management in Madison County but the passengers were luck- a.m. Since the meadow was on Lisa Brubaker, LCSW, LLC observational flights are added explained. “Essentially they were ily able to get out. The scientist federal land, the Beaverhead/ to the USGS website by the doing observations, looking for on board attended the Aviation Deer Lodge fire crew from the Licensed Clinical Social Worker Interagency Grizzly Bear Com- grizzly bears, and they were tak- Accident Report in Bozeman on Madison District responded to mittee (IGBC), which provides ing a turn to look back because Tuesday. the scene. “(It was a) good learn- It’s never too late to find balance. reproductive rates of grizzlies, they saw a sow and three cubs, Response time was speedy ing curve, unfortunately. Actions PO Box 602 data that estimates survival and some of the winds com- and efficient. The scientist with happen like that and kind of test Ennis, Montana 59729 and annual mortality levels and ing off the mountain essentially USGS had his cell phone on him, your capabilities,” Brummell [email protected] estimates the current population just forced the plane down,” he and hiked up to get better service pointed out. Insurance Accepted. (406) 670-4546 of the bears. It is, “perhaps the provided. to call in the crash. The contrac- The crash remains under largest collection of scientific in- In terms of injuries, the con- tor contacted a helicopter, and investigation, which the National Individual & Couples Specializing in Adults formation on any bear species in tractor took a little bump to the just as the helicopter reached the Transportation Safety Board will Counseling & Adolescents the world,” the website explained. head, according to Brummell, but meadow, the fire crew arrived, lead. The Husky took off around was Emergency Medical Techni- the whole process taking just 5:00 a.m. and crashed shortly cian trained and knew how to re- about an hour. The helicopter

SLINGIN’ MUD LIKE BLOOD AND SLICING SHEETROCK DISTRICT COURT ROUNDUP UP SINCE 2001! There was nothing to report from the Madison County Judicial District Court on July 22.

Whatever Floats Your Boat Whether folks kept their floats simple or decked them out, it was a hot summer day perfect for a cool float on the Beaverhead River. Spectators HARDY stretch across the Twin Bridges bridge over the Beaverhead River as people floated under. PHOTOS BY HANNAH KEARSE DRYWALL

FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO 596-3137

Water Well Drilling , Solar Pump Systems for Stock Water, Pump Sales Installation, Service & Repairs Clockwise, from top left: Serving Residential & Commercial Customers in Madison County for over 30 years One of the final floats that QUALITY SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE passes under the Bea- verhead Bridge in Twin Phone (406) 842-5214 or (406)682-5290 Bridges during the River WWW.GRAHAMDRILLING.COM Float on July 27. Lela Wendt sits on the bridge as floats pass under on the Beaverhead River during Twin Bridges River Float July 27. Wendt lives in Twin Bridges and she comes to the event every summer.

The crowd cools off after the floatilla commences. THE MADISONIAN A3 August 1, 2019 Arts and Entertainment A Chucking Good City Art Show Virginia City bustled with people for a double event Saturday

44th annual Virginia City Art Show and the seventh annual Bozeman Trail Chuck Wagon Cookoff filled the boardwalk with people. Visitors and residents ate pioneer-style meals cooked in Dutch ovens and looked at art. PHOTOS BY HANNAH KEARSE

Lance Johnson from Billings, Montana paints oil on canvas during the 44th annual Virginia City Art Show July 27.

John Goodsell with the Lewis and Clark Chuck Wagon from Helena, cooks pork in a Dutch oven as it was a common way for pioneers to cook. Goodsell and Chris Munson started cooking at 8 a.m. for the seventh annual Bozeman Trail Chuck Wagon Cookoff.

The woman who started the Bozeman Trial Chuck Wagon Cookoff in Virginia City, Janet Allstead, sits at the entrance of the event July 27. Allstead and the Historic Preservation As- sociation started the event in 2013, the 150th anniversary of the Bozeman Trail. The trail ends at near the Virginia City baseballs field, where the event was held for the first couple of years.

Dan McCaffree from Roundup, Montana stands next Julio Shield talks about Madison County living outside to his Musselshell Chuck Wagon at the seventh annual the Bale of Hay Saloon during an event packed weekend Bozeman Trail Chuck Wagon Cookoff in Virginia City. in Virginia City. Pet of the Week ...... Because it’s time to meet your match

mmm. I can’t figure out why you haven’t come to see me. I’ve Hbeen here quite awhile [my dad passed away in 2018] and you still haven’t come. Purrhaps you don’t know what a nice girl I am. I’m quiet, housetrained, gentle and loving. I like to play also. I get along with most others and especially my brother Tyrell. Got things taken care of, well I will need my boosters when they’re due, but that’s not much. Purrrease can you call Misty at 439-1405 and come soon? Trista McLeod Mercantile 2 convenience store locations Norris & Sheridan Bulk fuel delivery in Madison & Jefferson counties (406)685-3379 **24 Hour fueling** **snacks** Trista **ﬁ shing licenses, bait & tackle**

We would like to thank everyone for the support you all have given in the sudden loss of our son Hunter Adams. Words cannot express how much the support through love, prayers, cards, meals, food donations for Hunter’s reception, donations for funeral expenses, & all the hugs has meant to us. Hunter may be gone physically, but he will always remain in all our hearts. Thank you with love, Lance, Angel, Makenna Adams & Family THE MADISONIAN A4 August 1, 2019

Ruth Luella Croskrey Long Established in 1873 Ocotber 8, 1927- April 22, 2019 (USPS 325-340) Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper OBITUARIES Owners/Publishers: David C. Bostwick Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard Editor: July 26, 1940- July 21, 2019 Cori Koenig Mexico, passed away on July and he was adored in his neigh- ert Martin and Marshall Martin, Accounts Payable/Receivable: Susanne Hill 21, 2019 after suffering a heart borhood for always lending a Jr. (Gina) and their kids, Taylor Art Director: Erin Leonard attack. David was born in Dil- hand. and Keaton; five siblings - Mau- Reporter: Hannah Kearse lon, Montana on July 26, 1940 to David was a beloved hus- rice Bostwick (Marian), Virgil Staff Writer/Customer Service: Keely Larson Gerald and Marjorie Bostwick. band, father, brother, grand- Bostwick (Harriet), Ted Bost- He graduated from Beaverhead father, great grandfather, and wick (Linda), Edna Jones (Joe), County High School, and served uncle. He is survived by his wife, and Dallas Bostwick; first wife, Contributors: in the U.S. Army National Laura Bostwick (Aug 30 would Sandra Pfau; numerous nieces & Keith Axberg, Les Gilman, Art Kehler, Stacy Gatewood, Guard for 33 years. He retired mark 40 years); three daughters nephews; and two fur friends - Kelley Knack, Nancy Nesbit, Christopher Mumme, Matt from the U.S. Forest Service - Revae Bostwick (Koichi Ueno) Wiggles and Sammy. Hill, Keri Montgomery, Charlie Rossiter, Andi Christensen where he served as an engineer, and their girls, Miana and Alee- David has elected to be and then worked as a contractor na; Brenda Kitto (Jeff) and their cremated and there will be no for Kirtland Airforce Base and girls Macee, Jennevieve, and funeral service or visitation. managed his own construction Kate; and great granddaughter, Condolence messages can be ENNIS, MONTANA David C. Bostwick, 78, a company. He was well-known Tehya; and Leigh Bostwick and posted athttps://noblinfuner- resident of Bosque Farms, New for his skills in wood-working her son CJ; two step-sons – Rob- alservice.com. - Madisonian Editorial Policy - Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the Editor’s viewpoints on matters of public importance. Guest editorials and letters from readers (Letters to the Editor) reflect the Helen “Virginia” Fenton Thompson opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Editor or the staff of The Madisonian. September 3, 1925 - July 17, 2019

- Press Release Policy - tana where she graduated from genuinely interested in their Dave) of Hamilton, Montana. •The Madisonian staff will give all press releases full consideration, high school in 1943. In 1947, she lives. Having known many trag- She is also survived by her four but ultimately retains the authority to determine whether or not to married Otto Maurice “Mike” edies in life, she demonstrated grandchildren, Josie Thompson, publish releases. Thompson. They had three chil- an attitude of gratitude and Lucas Thompson and Matthew •Content must be factual and objective. dren and lived in Mesa, Arizona cheerfulness. One of the most Thompson (wife Ornella Her- •Content must not contain advertising language (such as “Thank from 1952 to 1969. Virginia lived precious gifts she shared with nandez) of Portland, Oregon and you,” “Congratulations,” “call now,” “to buy tickets for,” “now in Eagar, Arizona for 49 years. her friends and family was her Chelsie Davidson of Phoenix, showing,”) or include pricing. Virginia started her career boundless curiosity and sense and two great grandchildren, •Items of a general business interest are appropriate for in Medical Records at Chan- of wonder with nature. Virginia Scott and Jessica Davidson. She advertising—see advertising policy and current rates. •Content must not be derogatory to competing companies dler Regional Hospital in 1967. was a talented artist in oils, is preceded in death by her hus- or organizations. In 1970, she began working in watercolors, pencil and weaving. band, Mike Thompson and her •Content may only be submitted and published once. Medical Records at the White Her interests were varied and brother Jack Fenton. •There are no guarantees that press releases will be published. Mountain Regional Medical included archeology, geology, A memorial service will be •The Madisonian may edit submissions for grammar and content. Center in Springerville, Arizona. botany, architecture, science, held this fall in Springerville, Helen “Virginia” Fenton She retired in 1991 as the head history and spirituality. Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the •The Madisonian reserves the right to make all determinations Thompson died Wednesday, July relative to the above policy. of the Medical Records depart- Virginia is survived by her family is asking that donations 17 after complications from a ment. three children: Tyler Thomp- be made to The Round Valley Li- fall. Virginia was born Septem- Virginia had a special place son of Eagar, Arizona, Steven brary, the Little Colorado River - Letters to the Editor/Readers Speak Policy - ber 3, 1925 in Ely, Nevada to The Madisonian encourages the opinions of readers on public in the hearts of those who knew Thompson (wife Darlene) of Chapter of Arizona Archaeolo- issues and matters of local concern. Letters must be close to 350 Stanley and Helen Fenton. She her. She made people around Portland, Oregon, and Christine gy, or the Environment Arizona words, and author may only submit twice monthly. Please include was raised in Sheridan, Mon- her feel appreciated, as she was Thompson Schultz (husband Research & Policy Center. the writer’s name, address and phone number. The Madisonian reserves the right to edit content for grammar, good taste and libel. We also reserve the right to reject or delay publications. Joyce Lee Wilber We will not publish individual grievances about specific businesses September 26, 1930 - July 21, 2019 or letters that are abusive, malicious or potentially libelous. Announcements, thank yous and letters of a commercial nature will not appear in this column. Davis. In 1949 Joyce and Kenny Elliot) while Rick attended nurs- and Hannah; Robert Mathews divorced and Joyce went to work ing school in Havre, Mt. In 1998 and his wife Trisha; Louie, - Display & Classified Advertising Policy - for Perry’s Drive In as a carhop Joyce and Jim moved to Sweet Ryan (G.G.C. Rylan); Anna and The Madisonian accepts most advertising, but may turn away any to help provide for her daughter Springs, Missouri to be closer her husband Billy Slote; Levi, advertisement for any reason. It is up to us to decide on placement and family. She always got such to their daughter Sylvia and her Charlotte (G.G.C. Amelia); and content acceptability. a kick out of telling people back husband Louis along with their Andrew Mathews and his wife The advertisements in this publication are not necessarily then her wages were a mere grandkids and great grandkids Tammy; Dustin, Aaron (G.G.C. the opinion of or supported by The Madisonian. .35 cents an hour plus tips but until her husband Jim passed Lily), Kristina; Betty and her Please note: Our client information is confidential. back then that was pretty good away in 2006. husband Mike Toth; Wendy and money. She then moved back to her husband Doug Austin; Tori, ~ Subscription Rates ~ In 1951 she met and married where she always considered Liam, Taylor; Michael John, his In-State - $39.00/1 year or $69.00/2 years Out-of-State - $49.00/1 • the love of her life. A strapping home while here on earth, En- fur baby and Joyce’s great grand- year or 79.00/2 years (e-Edition complimentary with print subscription)• $30 - e-Edition only •$45 - 6 mos. print/1 year e-Edition young San Diego WWII Navy nis, Montana where she was dog Tripp; Joseph Toth: Kaleb, vet, horse trainer, and rodeo bull a well-respected and loved Jadyn, Landon; Richard Wilber Postmaster: Please, Send Address Changes to: On July 21st 2019, Joyce Lee The Madisonian, P.O. Box 365, Ennis, MT 59729 rider James Kenneth Wilber. member of her community and and his wife Louise (deceased); Wilber 88, of Ennis, Montana, Shortly after marriage Joyce, church, Ennis Assembly of God Jeremiah Wilber and his wife Phone 406-682-7755 decided it was time she go to Toll Free 1-888-238-7849 Jim, and Sylvia moved to Pacific until she passed away after a Jess; Leticia, Mehki, Dallas, email: [email protected] her eternal home with her Lord Beach/San Diego, California brief bout with cancer surround- Arizona; Peter Wilber and his Jesus, her husband Jim and all of were Jim started his career as an ed by her son Rick, daughter wife Naima; Kahlil; Nita and HOURS OF OPERATION: her loved ones that have preced- aircraft machinist working for Betty, son in-law Mike, and her husband Leo Leicht; Cayde; Monday - Friday ~ 9 am - 5 pm - Call ahead as we’re short staffed ed her. Joyce was the third child the Navy, and Joyce enjoyed the grandson Michael John. She was Elliot Wilber and his wife Kay- and want to make sure we are available to you! of six born to her late parents honor of being a stay at home loved very much and her family linda; Uriaha, Isaiah. Gleason and Amy Tate. Joyce’s mom and raising their grow- is at peace knowing she has been Joyce was also survived by Any submissions to our paper, including photos or content, may be used in place of birth was officially in ing family. In 1952 Joyce and reunited with all her loved ones and loved by countless extended any of our print and digital products. Fort Coffee, Oklahoma on Sept. Jim were blessed with another in heaven and the Lord. Joyce family and friends. Joyce always 26th 1930, however if she was daughter, Betty Joyce Toth and Wilber is survived by: Sister had a way of making someone here to tell you she would say in 1957 a son, Richard Eugene Wanda and her husband Dale, feel special, and touching the NEWS & ADVERTISING it was just up the street from Wilber. In 1978 Joyce and Jim her children, grandchildren, lives of so many whether they the Bush’s (42nd president) and decided to leave San Diego and great grandchildren and proudly were a new acquaintance or a DEADLINE Any ads accepted after the Friday deadline down the road from Brad Pitt 5 p.m. - Friday of 5 p.m. will be charged a $25 late fee. moved to Ennis, Montana where proclaimed great great grand- life-long friend or family mem- (actor). they helped raise their daughter children; (Sylvia/Robert Louis ber. A memorial service will be At age 11, she and her family Betty and her husband Mike’s Mathews, deceased): (Michael held at the Ennis Assembly of left Oklahoma and moved to two sons (Michael John and Jo- James Mathews, deceased) and God, Ennis, Montana on Sat- Southern California. In 1948 she seph) along with their son Rick wife Sara; Andrew, Michael Jr. urday, August 3 at a time TBA. met and married first husband and his wife Louise’s growing (G.G.C. Evan & Elizabeth), Tyler All those who knew Joyce are Editor’s note: Kenny Davis having her first family (Jeremiah, Peter, Nita, (deceased), Connor, Alex, Jake, welcome to attend. The Madisonian does of three children, Sylvia Dale not endorse the BITS AND PIECES viewpoints or statements of those who submit letters to the editor. MSU to purchase pigs from 4-H’ers Please do your own research and check your for use in dining halls Submitted by at 12 fairs across Montana. Aug. 2 judged. And, to a person, they facts. MSU NEWS SERVICE “We’re committed to buying • Western Montana Fair, always thank us afterwards, and as much Montana food as we Missoula, Aug. 10 often send us a nice thank you Summary: Last year, MSU can, and there is nothing more • Madison County Fair, Twin note and picture of their hog. purchased 42 pigs from 4-H’ers Montanan than livestock raised Bridges, Aug. 10 These individuals are our future, at eight county fairs across the by a 4-H kid,” said Rich Huff- • Northwest Montana Fair, and we know we’re in good state. This year, MSU expects man, MSU Culinary Services Kalispell, Aug. 17 hands!” to purchase about 60 pigs at 12 director. • Ravalli County Fair, Hamilton, Each year, MSU Culinary Klasen Septic fairs across Montana. This year, MSU buyers plan Aug. 31 Services purchases approxi- Buyers for Montana State to visit the following fairs on the • Beaverhead County Fair, mately $2 million in local food, University’s Culinary Services following dates: Dillon, Aug. 31 Huffman said, which amounts to How long has it been since you will begin fanning out across the • Sanders County Fair, Plains, about 25% of its total food pur- pumped your septic tank? state this week to purchase pigs • Gallatin County Fair, Bozeman Sept. 1 chases. That includes purchases at 4-H auctions that will end up July 19 “We so enjoy meeting the of more than 60 MSU lambs and ! on the plates of college students. • Lewis and Clark County Fair, 4-H youth; their enthusiasm more than 25 steers from the You don’t want to be out Last year, MSU purchased 42 Helena, July 27 and professionalism stands MSU College of Agriculture’s in a foot of snow, hunting pigs from 4-H’ers at eight county • Carbon County Fair, Red out,” Huffman said. “They often Steer-A-Year student program. fairs held across the state from Lodge, July 27 approach us before the auc- Culinary Services provides for that lid! Plentywood to Hamilton, which • Sheridan County Fair, tion with a firm handshake and more than 12,000 meals in its accounted for 5,000 pounds of Plentywood, July 27 introduction, tell us all about dining facilities each day during Call for a quote: pork used in the university’s two • Butte-Silver Bow County Fair, raising their pig, how much the academic year. More infor- 406-683-2063 or 925-1076 dining halls. This year, MSU ex- Butte, Aug. 1 they feed it each day, how much mation is available at montana. pects to purchase about 60 pigs • Richland County Fair, Sidney, it weighs and how well it was edu/culinaryservices/. THE MADISONIAN A5 August 1, 2019

ATTENTION MADISON COUNTY REPUBLICANS Did you know your legislator—Ray Shaw—was a principle member of the minority of Republican legislators assisting the Democrat legislators pass Governor Bullock’s big government agenda?

During the past four legislative sessions, Rep. Ray Shaw has been a reliable member of a small group of liberal Republicans forming the “Democrat Wing” of the Legislative Republican caucus who joined with the Democrat legislators in opposition to a majority of their fellow Republican members who attempt to represent conservative and Constitutional principles during the Montana Legislature.

Rep. Shaw was Rep. Llew Jones’s (leader of the “Democrat Wing” of the Republican legislators) and Sen. Jeff Welborn’s right-hand man in sabotaging their fellow Republican majority in the Legislature.

To review the history of Rep. Shaw supporting the Democrat efforts to increase taxes and fees on Montana citizens during his Legislative terms see his complete record on the Legistats website at www.legislatorloyality.com which is a computer analysis of Republican votes on only politically partisan bills in identifying Republican legislators who aided the Democrat minority in passing the Democrat legislative agenda.

In helping pass partisan Democrat bills during his 8 years in the Montana Legislature, Rep. Shaw voted against his fellow Republican majority an average of 40% of the time. During the 2019 legislature Rep. Shaw voted against the Republican majority 261 times or 43.2% regarding the 610 partisan votes as one of the top 4-5 members of the Democrat Wing of the Republican legislative caucus promoting Bullock’s agenda.

During recent legislative sessions these cross-over legislators have been a growing problem for the majority of mainstream Republican legislators attempting to represent their voters. In recent years, Llew Jones and Jeff Welborn have been helping the Democrat Party recruit liberals to file as Republicans in several Conservative Republican Montana legislative districts like HD 71 & HD 72 and SD 36 in southwest Montana.

The 2020 election is approaching and the mainstream Republican legislators don’t need Rep. Llew Jones and his lieutenant Jeff Welborn recruiting another liberal (Democrat) to represent Madison Co. in the Legislature as a Republican.

Southwest Montana has a history of strong conservative Republican representation with outstanding legislators like Bill Tash, Diane Rice, and Debbie Barrett—Montana needs more of this caliber.

Montana Republicans would like to have a Madison County smaller government Republican step up and replace Ray Shaw in the Montana Legislature—Let the Democrats run their own candidates.

Paid for by a concerned Montana citizen, Sen. Ed Butcher (Ret)—PO Box 89, Winifred, MT 59489

bhhsmt.com Ennis: 406.682.5002 shEridan: 406.842.5650 twin bridgEs: 406.684.5686 PricE rEductions

Michelle Rikki Dilschneider VanDyke 24 colEttE’s way, shEridan broker o’dEll sPring crk ranch, Ennis broker $68,50 | #324256 406.684.5686 $2,600,000 | #330701 406.581.5155 • 4.45± acre corner lot • 100± acres w/majestic mountain views • Fabulous views in every direction! • 1± mile of both sides of O’Dell Spring Creek • Phone, gas, power & fiber already to the lot • State land adjacent. Modest duplex

Dot Melinda Merrill Merrill n. mEadow crEEk, mcallistEr broker 119 shEEP crEEk road, camEron broker $1,375,000 | #321311 406.570.9067 $349,000 | #331255 406.596.4288 • 40± acres w/high producing hay ground • 20± acres set up for horses • Remodeled 3 bd, 2 ba home • Open floor plan, large windows • Multiple outbuildings--shop, barn, corrals • Detached garage, barn, lean to, and more!

Ron Dawn Marie 364 sundancE bEnch, camEron Gay Dickson sales associate 203 mill strEEt | shEridan sales associate $475,000 | #330549 406.596.5000 $335,000 | #331633 406.600.4802 • Spectacular views all around! • 3,222± sf, 2bd, 2ba home • 1,558± sf, 2 bd, 2 ba log home • 200± feet Mill Creek Frontage • Borders USFS on the western border • 3 garage spaces & shop

A Great Value Doesn’t Last Long

A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity. THE MADISONIAN A6 August 1, 2019

An Evening of Cowboy Poetry Cameron Community Club hosts the 8th annual Cowboy Poetry

BY HANNAH KEARSE of the Cameron Community Club, or- [email protected] ganized the event. A food truck served food at the event, which was a new addi- bout 200 people brought tion. People purchased Texas-style BBQ camping chairs and sat in from the Bozeman food truck, Blue the mowed lawn next to the Smoke BBQ. one-roomA Bear Creek Schoolhouse to “The food truck brought a cool vibe listen to cowboy poetry on July 20. A lo- to it,” Lee said. cal band from Ennis, the Tune Tanglers, The blue sky gradually darkened played in between poetry readings at as the sun dipped behind the Madison the eighth annual Cowboy Poetry in Mountain Range, the event ending with Cameron, Montana. the daylight. With no running water The Cameron Community Club or electricity, the schoolhouse operates hosted the evening event at the historic between the days’ golden hours. Shortly schoolhouse. The club owns and main- before 9 p.m. people folded their chairs tains the small, white schoolhouse for and most drove away. the community’s use. Donations from A few people stayed after the event in the Cowboy Poetry event help pay the campers, an option Lee hopes to expand operation cost of the Bear Creek School- more in the future. Residents from house, which is about $1,200 a year, ac- surrounding towns and counties made cording to the Co-President of Cameron the drive. One family from Georgia Community Club, Doreen Lee. made the event a part of their Montana “If you’ve never heard cowboy po- vacation. etry before, it’s funny and heartfelt and “It helps the schoolhouse, it’s great family friendly,” Lee said. for the community and it’s great for the Lee and Kent Newton, presidents poets,” Lee said. Attendees at the eighth annual Cowboy Poetry event at the Bear Creek Schoolhouse in Cameron, Montana July 20 PHOTO COURTESY GERRY MOONEY

Will the Real Tecumseh Smith Please Step Forward A History of Pony, Montana’s name-sake

BY BRIAN RUMSEY seh Smith, with a nickname that a Tecumseh Smith ever The doctor’s report on his Smith McComsey eventu- on March 12, 1880 and died of Pony due to his diminutive existed in Montana during that discharge thought his condi- ally settled in Utah, where he April 22, 1966; and Alice Lily ince Pony was first set- size, found gold in a tributary time frame. tion was inherited, which resided at 134 North 6 West in who was born on October 13, tled, numerous articles to North Willow Creek circa His name was a mystery could have contributed to his Salt Lake City for close to 60 1882 and died March 12, 1965. have been written 1867. This tributary is now after he left and was argued small size. years and worked as a carpen- Neither surviving daughters aboutS how the Town of Pony called Pony Creek, the first about into the early 1900s with Accounts from Ancestry. ter. He married Amanda Eliza married, so that ends the line. got its name. Almost all the settlement being called Pony one person saying his name com are a little vague but state Hatfield on Dec. 26, 1872, There’s an empty lot at 134 articles claim a miner, Tecum- Gulch, and the subsequent was Tecumseh Smith, another that a Smith McComsey, who and they had four daughters: North 6 West today. adjacent town site being named saying it was the other way fought in the Civil War, went Mary Evaline who was born Smith’s wife Amanda died Pony. around – Smith Tecumseh, to Montana. After Smith left on May 19, 1875 and died Dec. on August 20, 1912 of a rup- The dates slightly differ in and another saying it was Mc- Pony, he traveled to the Boise 12, 1878 at the age of three; tured appendicitis, and Smith articles but most center around Cumpsey. All agreed that the area, where he was listed as be- Eliza Amanda, living less died on December 23, 1929 of the time of 1866 – 1868 for his diminutive wanderer went by ing a placer miner on the 1870 than a year, born and died in old age at 86 years old. discovery of gold and that by the nickname of ‘Pony’. census record. 1879; Ida May who was born 1870, the mining camp of Pony In the early 1920s, Katha- Gulch and all traces of Tecum- rine O. Adkins (Mrs. Henry A. seh Smith were gone. All ac- Adkins), who was the Histo- counts agree that his nickname rian for the Pony Women’s was Pony and that is how the Club wrote the following in the town of Pony got its name. article noted below: So, who was Tecumseh Smith, and – like “Cotton Eyed EARLY HISTORY OF PONY, Joe” – where did he come from MONTANA COMPILED FOR and where did he go? Most THE PONY WOMEN’S CLUB folklore says that he was placer BY mining in Alder Gulch and, MRS. W. HENRY ATKINS then headed northeast until he Pony, Montana got to the Pony area. He was in the Pony area for a couple “Smith McCumpsey found years and, then never heard gold in a gulch in 1866 or ‘67 from again. and his placer ground was re- Using some of todays’ ferred to by his mining associ- technology, I thought it might ates as ‘Pony’s Gulch’. History be interesting to see if I could does not record from whence find out more about Tecumseh he came nor whither he went Smith. To date all I’ve found is but his friendly nickname folklore and no solid evidence ‘Pony’, adopted for the entire camp, stands as a monument to his having passed this way.” The Ennis Arts Association presents the 24th Annual Using modern technology, I can now say I know whence Smith McComsey came and whither he went: Smith McComsey (sometimes spell McCumsey) was From the Dec. 28, 1929 edition of the Salt Lake City Tribune. born in Ohio on Oct. 27, 1843 to Henry G McComsey, his father, and Mary Evaline (Ross) Madison Valley McComsey, his mother. He had three brothers and two sisters. Smith fought in the Civil War. He was a private in Com- Arts Festival pany H of the 15th Regiment of the Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was listed on his military SATurdAy, record as a farmer, when he en- listed at the age of 18 on Nov. AuguST 10th, 2019 22, 1861, mustered on Dec. 13, 1861, and was discharged for disability on Dec. 20, 1862 At Peter T's Park, Ennis in Yokena, Mississippi. His military record shows him at 5 foot 2-1/2 inches so hence, his 10 am - 5 pm diminutive size from where his nickname ‘Pony’ was derived. The 15th Regiment was at • 60 Juried Artists Shiloh on April 6-7, 1862 as well as the battle of Corinth on • Food Vendors Oct. 5-12, 1862, so Smith probably saw action at both those battles. • Art raffle The last 40 days that Smith was in the service, he had sores • Live Music by the on both legs inhibiting him of walking and preventing him of Tune Tanglers performing his soldier duties, so he received a disability dis- From findagrave.com. charge at Yokena near Corinth. THE MADISONIAN A7 August 1, 2019

B I G S K Y B I G S K Y Classic concerts. VOLUNTEER CLASSICAL CLASSICAL MUSIC Classy setting. MUSIC FESTIVAL FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT August 9-11, 2019 Big Sky, Montana August 9: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Jonathan Gunn, clarinet Yvonne Lam, viola Angella Ahn, violin Alexandra Osborne, violin John Eckstein, cello Purchase tickets at warrenmillerpac.org. $35/$25/$15

August 10: Center Stage at Town Center Park, 6 p.m., FREE! Dallas Brass (right). Join one of America’s foremost ensembles with a collection county’s firetrucks to their needed stand- of music including classical masterpieces, Dixieland swing, Scott McClintock ard. McClintock sits on the Local Emer- Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music! gency Planning Committee as chairman, BY HANNAH KEARSE he’s a trustee for the Elks Lodge in Vir- [email protected] ginia City and in his spare time, he works August 11: Center Stage at Town Center Park, 5 p.m., FREE! One might see Scott McClintock giving at the Corral Creek Ranch in Cameron, A free outdoor symphony concert with the Big Sky Festival tours through the streets of Virginia City Montana. Orchestra featuring Maestro Peter Bay (right) and soloist on his refurbished 1941 firetruck or at the “It’s way easier to stay busy than not Jonathan Gunn. Ravel, Mozart and more! Madison Valley Rural Fire Department, a too,” McClintock said. volunteer fire station in Cameron, Mon- McClintock has been in the fire service More information at: bigskyarts.org tana. McClintock is the assistant fire chief for 35 years and with the Madison Valley there. Rural Fire Department for nearly 18 years. Presented By: From Sula, Montana, McClintock He is proud of his volunteer fire depart- moved away from his home state in ment and considers the Madison Valley the ’80s and returned at the turn of the Rural Fire Department as a renowned century with his wife Gay. He joined the team in Montana. Madison Valley Rural Fire District in 2000 As chairman of Madison County’s while living in the southern part of the LEPC, McClintock has big plans of im- county. In 2014, he bought the historic fire proving the disaster mitigation resources truck and its business, The Historic Tour for the county. He wants everyone at the Company LLC, in Virginia City. table to have a voice at their bimonthly McClintock also works part-time as a meetings. refurbishment officer for the Madison “I love being in a community that cares,” Valley Fire Department. He updates the McClintock said. “It’s kind of the coolest thing in the world.”

“It’s easy to make a buck. Madison County It’s a lot tougher to make a YELLOWSTONE MINE diﬀ erence.” ~Tom Brokaw DISPATCH THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. 7/21/2019 – 7/27/2019 PROUD VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR

Nobody Sells More 7/21/19 Suspicious circumstances on 21 Twin Bridges Real Estate Than RE/MAX! Suspicious circumstances in MT Hwy 287 Ennis Citizen assist in 200 Blk 100 Blk E Main St. Ennis Suspicious circumstances in Madison St. Sheridan Call us at 406-682-5001 Disturbance in 200 Blk 200 Blk E Main St. Ennis Fire call on Sitz Rd. Harrison “We Give Where We Live” ™ Wallace St. Virginia City Suspicious circumstances Theft complaint on Mill Creek Bill Mercer, Broker/Owner Vandalism/criminal mischief out of county Rd. MM 6 Sheridan Quinn Diamond, Owner/Office Manager on Bar 7 Ln. Ennis Trespass complaint on Lewis Medical aid in 200 Blk N RE/MAX Mountain Property Theft complaint on Ln. Twin Bridges Main St. Ennis Norwegian Creek Harrison Traffic complaint on US Hwy Suspicious circumstances in 7/23/19 287 MM 11 Cameron 100 Blk Ruby St. Sheridan Animal complaint in 100 Blk Accident on Potossi Rd. Fire call on Mill St. & Indian Ruby St. Sheridan Pony Creek Rd. Sheridan Citizen assist in 100 Blk Tobe Animal complaint on MT Hwy Rd. Ennis 7/26/19 41 S MM 19 Twin Bridges Suspicious circumstances in Suspicious circumstances Call Bill Call Lincoln Mercer Roberts Traffic complaint in 100 Blk N 300 Blk Sterling Rd. Norris in 5500 Blk US Hwy 287 N 406.581.5574 406.581.6283 Ennis Lake Rd. McAllister Suspicious circumstances on Cameron 32 Tuke Lane – Sheridan - $249,000 Traffic complaint on US Hwy Front St. & Park St. Harrison Disturbance in 300 Blk W Lot 2 Boulder River Subd – Cardwell - $239,000 • 26.88+/-acres • S. Boulder River runs through it • 7.970+/-acres • 3bd, 2 ba, 1216 +/- sq ft 287 MM 56 McAllister Accident on MT Hwy 287 MM Steffens St. Unit A Ennis • very quiet rural setting • close to trailheads, great • a well kept manufactured home Medical aid on MT Hwy 84 24 Alder Traffic complaint on US Hwy building site • hiking, fishing, hunting all nearby • irrigated ground with 50” of water rights MM 11 Norris Welfare check in 5300 Blk 287 MM 67 Norris • agent owned • approx taxes $ 91. per yr • highway frontage with no covenants Suspicious circumstances on MT Hwy 41 N Silver Star Accident in 4900 Blk US Hwy • close to hunting, fishing, and riding MT Hwy 84 MM 7 Norris Traffic complaint on US Hwy 287 Ennis Privacy in communications in 287 MM 25 Cameron Medical aid in 200 Blk E 300 Blk W Main St. Ennis Traffic complaint on US Hwy Main St. Ennis Coroner call in Ennis 287 MM 51 Ennis Suspicious circumstances in 100 Blk Center St. Harrison 7/2219 7/24/19 Suspicious circumstances on Call Corinna Call Lincoln Disturbance on Depot Rd. Suspicious circumstances in MT Hwy 287 Ennis Christensen Roberts Ennis 100 Blk Jeffers Loop Rd S Medical aid on Stoner Ln. 406.570.6742 406.581.6283 Warrant service in 100 Blk W Ennis Cardwell 703 South First Street, Ennis - $319,000 47 Rainbow Loop – McAllister - $418,000 Main St. Ennis Fire call on MT Hwy 41 N • 0.98 +/- acres • 3bd, 2ba, 1809+/-sq ft • 1.15+/-acres • 5bd, 3 ba, 2924 +/- sq ft Accident on Carey Ln. & MT MM 48 Twin Bridges 7/27/19 • open Floor Plan, Bonus Office • on the edge of town • cathedral ceilings, open floor plan Hwy 287 Sheridan Animal complaint on MT Hwy Traffic complaint on US Hwy close to fishing, hunting, recreation • updated cabinets, • floor to ceiling windows furnace, siding, roof, flooring and more • low maintenance and utilities Suspicious circumstances on 287 Ennis 287 Norris • well for irrigation of mature landscaping • close to Ennis lake & the Madison River Shining Mountains Loop Rd. Fire call on South Meadow Suspicious circumstances in Ennis Creek Rd. McAllister 800 Blk Mirza Wy. Ennis Suspicious circumstances on Traffic complaint on S Suspicious circumstances in US Forest Service Rd 100 Second Ave & Rodeo Dr. 800 Blk Mirza Wy. Ennis Ennis Ennis Suspicious circumstances in Coroner call in Cameron 800 Blk Mirza Wy. Ennis

Citizen assist in 200 Blk 7/25/19 Wildlife complaint on US Call Laura Call Laura Madison St. Harrison Fire call on MT Hwy 41 MM Hwy 287 MM 42 Cameron Gilmore Gilmore Animal complaint in 406.570.8729 406.570.8729 3400 Blk MT Hwy 287 Sidehill Trail – Ennis - $419,900 Coachman Drive – McAllister - $479,000 Sheridan • 8.96+/- acres • 4 bd, 3ba, 2600+/- sq ft • log Home • 1.72+/- acres • 4bd, 2ba, 1902 +/- sq ft • open floor Traffic complaint on and shop • open floor plan, vaulted ceilings plan, vaulted ceilings • river rock gas fireplace • beautiful • custom river rock fireplaces, mountain views US Hwy 287 MM 57 lawn featuring mature trees • concrete drive, composite • views of Sphinx Mountain with Madison River in decks • custom accents throughout McAllister distance Traffic complaint on US Hwy 287 MM 49 Ennis Suspicious circumstances in 5500 Blk US Hwy 287 N McAllister Call Bill Call Corinna Mercer Christensen 406.581.5574 406.570.6742 The Madison County Comley Way – Ennis - $525,000 Mustang Ranches Lots 44, 45& 54 - $1,200,000 Sheriff’s Office responded • 1.27+/-acres, mature landscaping • 3bd, 2.5ba, 2464 +/- sq ft • • 61.54 +/- acres • .62+ miles Bordering Wilderness/Forest to 144 Calls for Service spectacular in town log home, mountain views Service • two Homes on 3 Parcels • custom Log Home, Vaulted Ceilings • modular Home with Attached 3 Car from July 21-27, 2019 • rock fireplaces in master, living room and family room • Moores Creek runs through, 2 car garage • 40x48 insulated shop Garage/Shop • live Water…Shell Creek • panoramic Views 406-581-5574 Fax 406-682-3524 • www.EnnisMontanaRealEstate.com THETHE MADISONIAN MADISONIAN A8B1 AugustAugust 1, 2, 2019 2018 Madison County fair 2019

Excavation • Construction • Hauling 406.685.3372 Proud Supporter 105 Sterling Rd. Norris, Montana We wish you the best of 4-H! of luck at the 2019 Madison County Fair!

800.796.4567 685-3372 • P.O. Box 2808 3rivers.net Norris, Mt 59745

Madison/Jefferson County Fair’s 4-H and FFA Livestock Show Buyer’s Appreciation Lunch Traditions Run Deep August 7th - 11th- Twin Bridges, MT Schedule of Events Saturday, August 3: Milking 9:00 am-- 4H/FFA Horse Show 9:00 pm--Exit 53 Band (Beer Garden Stage) LUNCH & Sunday, August 4: 10:00 am--Madison County Youth Saturday, August 10: Rodeo ** Bounce off the Wallz Entertainment LIVESTOCK SALE! (Throughout the day) Wednesday, August 7: ** Cirque Adventure Circus Shows 6:30 pm--Madison County Barrel Racing (Throughout the day) 8:00 am--Horseshoe Tournament Saturday, Thursday, August 8: 9:00 am--Jacobs Livestock Team Roping 12:00 pm--Bingo (Pavilion) 12:00 pm--Bingo 5:00 pm--Madison County Ranch Rodeo 12:00 pm--Madison/Jefferson 4H August 10th 8:00 pm--Sheridan FFA Tractor Pull Livestock Sales BBQ 2:00 pm--Livestock Sale Friday, August 9: 6:45 pm--Ramblin’ Rose Drill Team ** Bounce off the Wallz Entertainment Performance (Throughout the day) 7:00 pm -- Commanding General’s ** Cirque Adventure Circus Shows Mounted Color Guard Performance at (Throughout the day) NRA Rodeo LUNCH 12-2 p.m. 8:00 am--NRA Rodeo Slack 7:00 pm--NRA Rodeo 12:00 pm--Montana Horse Racing – 7:00 pm--All Girl’s Stock Saddle Bronc Brenda Wahler Book Signing Riding Sale 2 p.m. 12:00 pm--Bingo 8:45 pm--Twin Bridges FFA Labor 1:00 pm--Stick Horse Rodeo Auction 2:00 pm--Fiber Fleece/Wool Show 9:00 pm--Benny Reynolds Wild Cow 3:00 pm--Police Dog Demonstration Milking (Riverside Park) 9:00 pm--Exit 53 Band (Beer Garden Jeffers Building at the 5:00 pm--Ken Overcast Show Stage) 6:45 pm--Ramblin’ Rose Drill Team Madison County Fairgrounds Performance Sunday, August 11: 7:00 pm -- Commanding General’s 6:30 am--Twin Bridges Fire Department Mounted Color Guard Performance at Pancake Breakfast in Twin Bridges, MT NRA Rodeo (tentative) 10:30 am--Parade on Main Street led by 7:00 pm--NRA Rodeo Commanding General’s Mounted Color 7:00 pm--Mens Stock Saddle Bronc Guard Riding 12:00 pm--Ken Overcast (Cowboy Lunch is $10.00 for 9:00 pm--Benny Reynolds Wild Cow Church) the public or FREE Please join us for open class shows, vendors, 4H/FFA shows, quilt show, beer gardens, petting for last year’s buyers. zoo, circus shows, and much more. THE MADISONIAN B2A9 August 1,2, 20192018 Fair officials prepare for the big event Submitted by Getting ahead THE MADISONIAN Once this year’s fair ends, it is back to step It is the event of the one: getting ready for the summer. The one that next one. merges two valleys for a But for now, everyone week of showmanship, involved in preparing for rodeo and fun. It is the the fair is just ready and Madison County Fair. excited for a fun-filled week. History of the fair From pack horse and The Madison County police dog demonstra- fair and the fairgrounds tions, to magic shows, to extend clear back to the the petting zoo, to the late 1880s, when past youth rodeo and be- Madison County resi- yond, this year’s Madison dents used the grounds County Fair is bound to to congregate for social be a good time. gatherings. In 1889, Madi- son County held its first fair. After a few name changes, come 1901, the event would come to be known as it is presently: the Madison County Fair. The earliest fairs were solely based around showing stock with the exception of some im- pressive produce. Now, the Madison County Fair has grown to include animals for show and sale, shooting sports such as air rifle and archery, woodworking projects, craft and sewing works and even baked goods.

Final grounds prep Dana Escott, Madi- son County Fairgrounds manager, and her team have been busy all year, preparing the grounds for not only the fair but for events that take place year round. With weddings and flotillas and more, Escott and the crew work around it all to stay ahead and ready for the fair. “We start preparing for the fair a year in advance,” Escott said. “Looking for entertainment, bands, keeping facility up to date, etc.” Whether it is preparing the arena for the horse show or the rodeo or even the lawnmower tractor pull, the grounds crew is all hands on deck. Deemo’s Meats All the pens are set and ready to go in the animal barns, and tables and Owner, Chris DiMichele chairs are ready for all the crafts and open indoor 682-7306 projects. “There is a lot of pa- perwork and behind the scenes work that goes We can butcher your McLeod Mercantile on which no one sees,” 2 convenience store locations Escott said. “There is a lot fair animals! of communication with Norris & Sheridan rodeo contractors, enter- tainers, vendors, advertis- ers, arena sign sponsors, fair sponsors and special award sponsors who we are always trying to Best of encourage being part of our big event. There’s painting, staining, mow- ing, trimming, washing Luck at down buildings and more as well.” 160 N. Main St. - Ennis, MT Call for an appointment the Fair!

We wish the 4Hers their very best, as they (406)685-3379 live the 4H Pledge...

To Make the Best Better

Wade & Susan Miller CUSTOM LEATHER GOODS BANKING LOCATIONS INCLUDE: in the tradition of the past Ennis • Boulder • Montana City • West Yellowstone • Bozeman MADISON COUNTY ATM LOCATIONS INCLUDE: 83 Jeffers Rd, Ennis, MT 59729 Harrison • Ennis • Virginia City • Sheridan • Bozeman www.bankingonthefuture.com 406-682-7134 THE MADISONIAN A10 August 1, 2019

Jackson’s Garden Annual Brunch to be held on August 4 Jackson’s Garden in Sheri- Opportunity Bank in Sheridan dan will host its 10th annual or from any garden volunteer. brunch fundraiser August 4 $5.00 each or 5 for $20. Raffle from 10 a.m. to noon. Prior items are a queen size quilt, a to the brunch, an ecumenical redwood picnic table and a ca- worship service will be held tered Italian dinner for 8. Jack- at 9 a.m. This brunch is the son’s Garden is a non- profit perfect opportunity for com- 501c-3. Since 2009 we have been munity members to enjoy good helping our community grow food, conversation and tour the healthy foods, stay fit and enjoy flower and vegetable gardens. the benefits of our natural ~Always Hiring Quality~ Everyone is invited to attend. world. The floral gardens are Brunch is by donation and now available as a venue for Continental Construction is 100% of the proceeds go toward weddings, parties, memorials operating expenses. There will and more. We are located two currently looking for be a silent auction and the win- miles east of Sheridan on Mill ners of the raffle will be drawn. Creek Road. Visit our website Frame & Trim Carpenters, Raffle tickets are still on sale at at jacksonsgarden.org Tile Installers, Masons, licensed/insured Cabinet Builders. Christensen (406) 596-1541 R e n t a l s Servicing Madison Valley and Big Sky Full benefit package Landscape • Lawn & Garden Home Improvement & Construction EOE/DFW Rototillers, Power Rakes & Aerators Backhoe, Skidsteer & Mini Excavator Email: [email protected] or Ask about the Weekend Rates: Pick up between 1 and 2. Fax 406-624-0684 Call for availability! Alpenglow HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 406-682-4748 • 201 MADISON ~ ENNIS, MT Window Cleaning

Barney Construction, INC. When Quality Counts. Residential Contracting 406-581-9388 [email protected]

~Always Hiring Quality~ Continental Construction is currentlylooking for Painter/Cabinet Finisher

Skilled in lacquer and other finishes. Ke’lah Savage-Willauer, MSW, LCSW Mark Sixel • Free Quotes Full benefit package Licensed Clinical Social Worker #7713 (406) 660-0421 • Residential Peak Mental Health, LLC PO BOX 314 • Commercial EOE/DFW phone: 406-925-9441 Ennis, MT 59729 • Satisfaction Guaranteed email: [email protected] pure-windowcleaning.com Email: [email protected] [email protected] or Fax 406-624-0684 Ennis Physical ThEraPy Individualized patient focused care.

PO BOX 921 • 110 South First Street 121 West Main Street, Ennis, MT Gemcore (waterproof LVT & Hardwood) Where Eastern Medicine PH: 406-682-3112 Carpet - Vinyl - Hardwoood Sherwood Swanson Meets The West. FAX: 682-3132 NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL! Drywall Inc. Owner/Sales/Installation - Rob Blair (406) 539-1440 Robert “BOB” Sahli, PTATC LAT Hanging Finishing OldEsT hEalThcarE PracTicE in ThE MadisOn VallEy Custom Textures Painting Office: (406)682-5438 Cell: (406)599-3524

Your partner in community. D&D Auto, Inc. 682-7755 AUTO & TRUCK SALES We Are YOUR Go to Guys! Auto & Truck Repair - Gas or Diesel - All Makes & Models MADISON County weather We Make Hydraulic Hoses New Tires, Wheels & Tire Repairs Th u r s d ay Engines & Transmissions Installed - Car & Truck Accessories We Install Windshields - Alignments Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower Quote of the or thunderstorm is possible. High 81F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. ENNIS • 682-4537 Daily Parts Deliveries to Alder, Sheridan & Twin Bridges Areas Week: 24 Hour Towing (CELL 406-570-9872) Fr i d ay

Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. A stray shower or “Someone asked thunderstorm is possible. High 83F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. me, if I were S at u r d ay stranded on a Sunshine and some clouds. High 81F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. desert island S u n d ay what book would Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 84F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. I bring... ‘How to

M o n d ay Build a Boat.’ ”

Partly cloudy skies. High 83F. - Steven Wright Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. panorama August 1, 2019 On the Way Out PHOTO COURTESY JIM MURPHY. Former Vice President of Winston Rod Co. will miss Madison County

BY HANNAH KEARSE Murphy’s little white house that he river and the water [email protected] thought he’d buy one day, was almost seems to slow down empty inside. A green chair, a white sofa, in his focus. The im Murphy thought he’d be a couple of Turkish-style rugs and Beau’s sport is a strong working at R.L. Winston Rod dog bed remained. All of which, except part of his relation- Company for at least five more for Beau’s bed, now belonged to the land- ship with his four years.J He moved to Sheridan, Montana lady who is worried about finding a new adult sons. in 2016, adopted a dog named Beau from tenant. He sold most everything else, and Originally from the Beaverhead County Animal Shelter, the rest was in the small U-Haul trailer Massachusetts, rented a white house along Mill Creek that sat unhitched beside the road. Murphy’s path to and took his place as the Director of Ex- Down the dirt road immediately after becoming a leader ports at the warehouse in Twin Bridges, Sheridan welcomes people to its town, in the fly-fishing Montana. where the booming mining district of industry was A year and a half into the job, he Brandon once existed, was the first and unconventional. became the vice president. Murphy only place that Murphy lived in west- It began with his worked with the design team to create ern United States. He’s lived all over the first love, books. He and market the high-quality fly-fishing world and regards this section of the Big jokes with his wife rods that R.L. Winston Rod Co. is known Sky as one of the finest. of 41 years, Tess, an for. His design, the Winston AIR TH, Mill Creek takes a sharp turn before oil painting restora- won the award for best new fly rod at the rushing by the little white house Murphy tion specialist, that Brussels’ 2019 European Fishing Tackle lived in for three years. he’s loved books Trade Exhibition in June. “Brook trout just fills the backyard,” longer than her, not He’s won many awards during his 28 Murphy said. more, but longer. years in the fishing industry. For Murphy, fly fishing is an escape. Tess and “It’s not just me, it’s the team,” Mur- A meditative state washes over him and Murphy met in Jim Murphy and his dog, Beau, in the back yard of their Sheridan, Montana house on Mill Creek July 21. phy said. the land appears to move as if it were a England, where he PHOTO BY HANNAH KEARSE went to university. They moved fans flocked to fly shops to buy rods, the ket more often than ever before, and that to Martha’s Vineyard and got married. market boomed. takes personnel and an ambitious design Murphy worked as a commercial “A River Runs Through It came out team. fisherman and enjoyed diving for with a rather expensive outtake in the in- Winston Rod Co. has a personal scallops. They began their family on dustry,” Murphy said. “I wanted to create history with its home, Twin Bridges, the island. something more accessible, pricewise.” Montana. It’s a small town in the Ruby Murphy opened academic libraries He and David Redington created a Valley with a small employee pool, which in college towns all over the country $195 fly rod and it was a success. They can make consistent employment dif- during the ‘80s and early ‘90s. He were one of the first companies in the ficult. According to Murphy, moving the marketed the libraries as a necessary fly-fishing industry to offer no ques- company to an area with more human part of the university experience, tions asked lifetime warranties for their resources could solve the issue. especially to northeastern ivy league products. But R.L. Winston Rod Co. is commit- university-towns. Since Murphy’s inception to the ted to Twin Bridges – its history as essen- “You can’t have a university town fly-fishing industry, he sold Reding- tial as its personnel. Though the demand without an academic library,” Murphy ton to Sage, served as the President of is hard to keep up with, the company said. Hardy North America for several years, doesn’t target customers whom appeal to His marketing strategy was founded more rod companies – Albright a larger production model. Quality rods hatched: sell an experience and people Tackle and Douglas Outdoors in New is their target. will buy the product. Murphy under- York – and took a director position with Murphy might disagree with some of stands this better than most. Winston Rod Co., where he rose to vice R.L. Winston Rod Co.’s business ideals, In 1987, Murphy purchased a president before leaving. but is confident in its ownership, David historic gristmill on the Sawmill River R.L. Winston Rod Co. recently de- Ranch, and leadership. outside of Amherst, Massachusetts cided to consolidate its business, accord- “Winston belongs to the industry, and transformed it into a used book- ing to Murphy. A decision that Murphy David is a care taker,” Murphy said. “It store, the Montague Bookmill. When said was reasonable, making the business belongs to the culture and experience. It’s Amazon came along and the market more manageable. Some of the ambitious important that I support Winston.” for retail bookstores spiraled, Murphy company leaders that are “retiring” won’t Murphy loved living in Madison sold the business. But the Bookmill be replaced. County. He loved the community and was a “labor of love” for Murphy and The company employees about the “overwhelming friendliness, open- upon its sale, the new owner had to be 40 people in Twin Bridges., Montana. ness and acceptance” that he felt. As a well intended on operating the build- According to Jeff Evans, the opera- poet, Murphy said that the beauty of it ing as a bookstore. tions manager of R.L. Winston Co., the all was constant inspiration, but the most Thomas & Thomas, a fly rod company will continue to grow and keep difficult part is leaving the R.L. Winston company out of Michigan, couldn’t its 90-year-tradition of high-quality Rod Co. team. convince Murphy to sell the Bookmill performance fly fishing rods. “You come to care about people, their to them, so they offered him a job. Though fly fishing is becoming more families and kids,” Murphy said. “And Murphy saw an opportunity in popular, the retail market of the industry then it just disappears.” the industry. He moved to Stuart, is competing with recycled products Though relieved to be more help to Florida and started the rod company, being sold online. The old distribution his family during hurricane season, the Redington in 1992, shortly after the model that drove the market to its peak little white house on Mill Creek is Mur- movie A River in the ‘90s doesn’t exist, according to phy’s favorite place that he’s lived. Jim Murphy at Runs Through It Murphy. Consumer expectations are “It’s been 12 years since I’ve lived at the Brussels’ 2109 European Fishing Tackle Trade Show in June, where he won the award for best new fly was released. As high, new products have to hit the mar- home,” Murphy said. rod for his design, the Winston AIR TH. PHOTO COURTESY FLYFISHINGBLIG.COM THE MADISONIAN B2 August 1, 2019 BE WELL If you want nice hair, eat like you care A poor diet leads to bad hair days — and hair loss — proper nutrition restores the look

Submitted by salmon has lots of omega-3, and and is easily mistaken for female MIGUEL CASELLAS-GIL, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, pattern baldness,” Varona says. NEWSANDEXPERTS.COM and soybeans are also a good “Meats including chicken, fish, source of this healthy hair nutri- and red meats are good sources Poor nutrition literally ent.” of easily absorbable iron. Plant impacts people from head to toe • B vitamins. B vitamins sources of iron include beans because diet can significantly are essential for hair growth, and lentils, dark leafy greens, affect your hair — and that provide extra support to healthy and potatoes. Many breads and includes losing it. hair, and help it maintain cereals are also enriched with Healthy, attractive hair is lustrous integrity. “They help iron.” often due to a combination create red blood cells, which • Trace minerals. These of factors, including genetics, carry oxygen and nutrients to include iron, chromium, copper, physical health, hair care, and the scalp and hair follicles,” zinc, iodine, manganese and eating habits. But if someone is Varona says. “Many vegetarians selenium. “A daily multivitamin experiencing hair breakage, hair and vegans have a deficiency of can be helpful to ensure you’re loss, or lost luster, their poor vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid, getting those vitamins and min- diet may be mostly to blame, important nutrients for healthy erals that your body, and your says Dr. Chris Varona, a hair hair. You can find B6 in bananas hair, need most,” Varona says. restoration specialist and the and potatoes, B12 in meat and “A healthy, well-rounded diet owner of Varona Hair Restora- dairy products, and folic acid in often contains all the foods and tion in Newport Beach, Calif. citrus fruits and tomatoes.” nutrients needed for beautiful, “If you’re not putting the • Protein. Hair is composed healthy hair,” Varona says. “A right fuel in, your hair may not of a protein called keratin. “If simple blood test can check for be getting the nutrition that it you’re short on protein, your nutritional deficiencies, and needs to thrive,” says Varona hair won’t thrive,” Varona says. if they are found, a change in (www.varonahairrestoration. “Animal products like meat, fish, diet or supplementation may com). “But for some, a few and eggs are a good source of improve your hair and stop hair simple changes in their diet can protein. You can also get protein loss.” have a dramatic effect on their from plants, including beans, About Dr. Chris Varona hair’s appearance and health. lentils, nuts, and grains.” Dr. Chris Varona (www. “And in many cases, if the • Vitamin D. “Vitamin D varonahairrestoration.com) is a diet deficiencies are addressed, keeps the skin, bones, and hair leading hair restoration special- hair loss stops or reverses.” healthy,” Varona says. “Some ist and the owner of Varona Varona discusses the most studies have linked vitamin D Hair Restoration in Newport important nutrients for healthy deficiency to hair loss. You can Beach, Calif. One of the few hair hair and the foods that supply find vitamin D in fatty fish, liver, surgeons who perform FUE graft them: egg yolks, and in fortified foods extractions manually himself, • Essential fatty acids. These like milk.” Varona focuses on follicular are vital for healthy skin, hair, • Iron. Severe iron deficien- unit extraction (FUE surgery) and nails. “Omega-3 fatty acids cy, also called anemia, causes and also performs follicular unit nourish and protect hair, help in hair loss in some patients. “It is transplantation (FUT). He has regrowth, and add a silky shine,” especially common in women performed over 5,000 cases. Varona says. “Fatty fish like with heavy menstrual periods MSU College of Nursing receives nearly $2.8 million, four-year grant to expand, enhance nurse practitioner program

Submitted by rigorous Doctor of Nursing Prac- Rural Ready will collaborate Would you like to advertise in our ANNE CANTRELL, MSU tice program but also receive ad- with critical access hospitals NEWS SERVICE ditional education to address be- and their rural health clinics, ing part of a rural community, as community health centers, tribal Statistics show that rural well as training on subjects such health clinics and Indian Health “BE WELL”section? states such as Montana face a as advanced life support and Service sites to provide clinical shortage of primary and mental advanced trauma life support. training for students. Students Call us at 682-7755 and we’ll help you out! health care providers. Now, the Students in the program will be will be paired with an instruc- Montana State University Col- eligible to receive up to $17,500 tor on site who will serve as a lege of Nursing, supported by per year for tuition, travel, hous- mentor. The grant also provides a four-year, nearly $2.8 million ing, books, equipment and other funding for instructor develop- federal grant, is expanding and expenses over the course of the ment, curriculum modifications Exams enhancing its Doctor of Nursing three or four years it takes to and other support. Practice program to help address complete the doctorate. Stellflug said there is a Glasses those shortages and create nurse The MSU Doctor of Nursing pressing need for the program: practitioners ready to hit the Practice Program began in 2013. More than a quarter of people in Contacts ground running in rural areas of It’s delivered primarily via online Montana live in rural and fron- the state. classes combined with on-site tier settings, yet 52 of the state’s The Advanced Nursing Edu- clinical supervision. Graduates 56 counties have a shortage of cation Workforce Training grant are eligible to become board- primary care providers, while all Ennis: The first and third Friday from the Health Resources and certified in their areas of spe- 56 counties are short on mental Dr. Jeff Squire of every month by appointment. Services Administration of the cialization, including psychiatric health care providers, accord- U.S. Department of Health and mental health or family nurse ing to statistics from the Rural 406-586-2173 Bozeman: Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm Human Services will support a practitioners. Health Information Hub. and Friday 8am-5pm. new College of Nursing program Currently, approximately She added that research 222 E. Main St #1C, Ennis, MT known as the Rural Ready Nurse 40 students are accepted into shows nurses who train in rural Practitioner Program. the Doctor of Nursing Practice areas – or who have a rural We appreciate your patronage and will work hard MSU students in the Rural program each year, according to background – are more likely to Ready program will complete the Susan Raph, associate dean for return to a rural setting to prac- to maintain your trust. academic affairs with the College tice after they graduate. of Nursing. Beginning this fall, “The whole idea of Rural 20 of those doctoral students Ready is that nurse practitioner will also be selected for Rural graduates will be ready to hit the MAC’S CHC Ready. Approximately 80% of the ground running in their rural Need an MRI? College of Nursing’s Doctor of setting after they graduate,” Stell- PHARMACY Nursing Practice students stay in flug said. “They’ll be ready to be You can get it Tuesday morning at Montana following graduation to a functional member of a health work as nurse practitioners, she care team in a variety of settings.” added. The college anticipates that Ruby Valley Medical Center (406) 842-7434 “This is a really exciting at least 24 nursing doctoral 317 Madison St opportunity,” said Stacy Stell- graduates will find and maintain flug, director of Rural Ready primary care employment in Sheridan, MT and an assistant professor with rural and underserved commu- the College of Nursing on its nities throughout Montana as a Billings campus. “What I’m result of the four years of grant Monday - Friday most enthused about is we as a funding, according to Stellflug. 9 am to 5:30 pm college are really focusing in on “In the end, the graduates of our roots – rural nursing. In our this program will provide a high undergraduate program, we pro- caliber of care to people who The Monida Mobile MRI van is at Ruby Valley vide theory and clinical knowl- live in rural communities and in Medical Center every Tuesday morning. edge specific to rural nursing. settings which might have had Call (406) 842-5453 for an appointment. This grant will allow us to create difficulty attracting providers ‘rural ready’ nurse practitioners to their clinics or keeping them also by focusing on rural aspects there,” Stellflug said. “The Col- www.RVMC.org Ruby Valley Medical Center is an equal 321 Madison Street specific to the advanced nursing lege of Nursing is proud to bring (406) 842-5453 opportunity provider and employer Sheridan, Montana practice role.” this opportunity to Montana.” THE MADISONIAN B3 August 1, 2019 columns Hollowtop Smoke Signals by Art Kehler MEETING MY NEW MUDDER Memories concerning my initial induction-reduction in the military

ca from all enemies. The instant of their lungs, the drill instruc- Shortly, a very large and very I was a—”maggot!” That very my hand and, for the first time, the induction oath concluded; tors demanded to know what ugly sergeant major marched night, I dashed off a letter to my called me--“soldier.” the previously polite officer in the (bad word) we inductees smartly to our front and bel- dad telling him that, at the rate After basic training, I un- charge underwent a personal- were looking at. At that, we lowed – “I’m one of the three I was advancing, I would be a derwent further training. ity change like none I had ever were rudely informed that, ac- toughest guys in the world, and general in five years. Eventually, I served overseas seen. Before my disbelieving cording to military tradition, the other two send me Christ- All these many years later, I for a year and three and a half Let me begin by saying I am eyes, the Lieutenant-Colonel new recruits were considered mas cards.” He then went on to understand the reason behind months before mustering out. a proud veteran of the United transformed into a raging ma- to be the lowest of earthly life announce—“I’m also your new the Army’s use of induction-re- In the final analysis, despite States Army (1966-1968). How- niac. While fairly foaming forms. Thusly, on the day of our mudder (mother). ” “Welcome duction on new recruits. Surely having endured induction- ever, my initial contact with at the mouth he screamed— induction, we were subjected to to the United States Army.” being reduced to the lowest reduction from the indelicate that branch of the service was “What the (obscenity) are you the time-honored Army prac- Soon thereafter, my new level of creature was humiliat- mouth of my new mudder, the anything but cordial. In fact, I (expletive) idiots standing there tice of “induction-reduction.” mudder bequeathed upon me ing. However, it left only one Army made a man of me. remember the day of my induc- for?” The next thing I knew, we In other words, we were sum- my initial military rank when direction to go--upward. Af- tion as though it were yesterday. were being hustled onto a bus. marily demoted from a human he called me a ---”cockroach!” ter completing basic training, I Art lives in Harrison, Mon- Upon arriving at the induc- About an hour later, the bus being to a thing before our feet I felt better when I heard that was awarded the rank of Private tana. His essays, stories, and tion center, I and my fellow in- turned into a military base. ever touched the ground. With the recruits who were over- E1. With a stripe on my shoul- poetry have been published in ductees were politely greeted Before the tires had stopped those heartwarming words still weight had been assigned to der, I felt a genuine sense of newspapers, journals, literary with the words – – “Gentlemen turning, an assault squad com- ringing in our ears, we “things” the—“fat slob platoon.” On the pride about serving my country magazines, and on-line maga- please be seated.” Shortly, we prised of sadistic mad men, exited the vehicle at a dead run. positive side, just two weeks in the Army. Far more impor- zines. were asked to stand, raise our wearing Smokey the Bear hats, Next, our nervous group later, I received my first Army tantly, during the graduation right hands and swear to pro- stormed onto the bus. Where- was lined up on a parking lot promotion. No longer was I a ceremony, the sergeant major tect the United States of Ameri- upon, while shouting at the top to await our official “welcome.” lowly cockroach. Now by golly (my new mudder) smiled, shook

COMMODITY INSITE: An Old Chinese Curse by Jerry Welch

“May you live in interesting times,” is an Eng- necessary to keep the expansion going. But now, and flooding this year in the Grain Belt exceeded were not planted this spring due to wet and flood- lish translation of a traditional Chinese curse. I there are no signs policy makers have made up that experienced in 1993. And in ‘93, the failure ing conditions. They go on to argue that the June am beginning to understand fully why that old their minds about a July cut or any cut at all, for to plant corn acres was so pronounced that prices 28 USDA report showed what farmers intended saw is considered a curse based on the interest- that matter. In the past, the Fed was reluctant to doubled in value. to plant amid good intentions. But when push ing scenarios emerging in the marketplace right cut rates when unemployment was low. Today, But the June 28 USDA report suggested that came to shove, the reality was simple. Farmers this very moment. Situations are unfolding that the unemployment rate is at a 50 year low with things were not all that bad and farmers were were unable to fulfill their intentions due to the I cannot fully grasp or explain easily. Conse- wages rising at a rate of 3.1% percent. In past able to seed their crops in a timely manner. That reality of the wet conditions. Thus, the June 28 quently, I am having a difficult time wrapping years, the Fed would be taking the punch bowl report left me speechless. It still does. I cannot report may turn out to have been a huge, huge my mind around what is going on with a number away in face of such data. But now they want to believe with all the rain and flooding, so many miss on the part of the USDA. of markets. spike the punch bowl instead! acres were indeed planted. I am not the only one If FCStone and yours truly are correct, the Here are a few examples of what has my head Is it a given the Fed will lower rates to push holding such views. Here is what one of my favor- USDA, “do-over” report to be released on August spinning, leaving me feeling cursed. Let’s start the current economy to even greater gains? No, ite groups had to say about the issue of what was 12, could be one of the most bullish grain reports with the Federal Reserve and the fact they intend and by the time this column is published, the Fed and was not planted this spring. The highlights released in years. Assuming, of course, the un- to lower interest rates sooner rather than later in will have made a decision one way or another. are mine. planted acres this year are record large. If so, that the face of a strong economy. Still, the fact this Fed is even contemplating spik- From FCStone, dated this week. “As the evi- also means ending stocks of corn and soybeans William McChesney Martin Jr. was the lon- ing the punch bowl to keep the party going with dence leaks out that acreage claimed in PP (pre- could, conceivably be reduced by half. I cannot gest serving Chairman of the Federal Reserve. He historically low unemployment rates and solid vent plant) is not only a record amount, but much imagine any scenario so bullish as having end- served under five presidents from April 2, 1951 to gains with wage growth make my head hurt. It more than expected, the market is taking note. ing stocks or corn and soybeans in one growing January 31, 1970. He once said and famously so, makes me curse the fact I know about history. While the last USDA acreage was over the top on season due to unplanted acres. “the job of the Federal Reserve, is “to take away And then there is the USDA that on June 28, corn and well below expectations on beans, we I will know about the Fed spiking the punch the punch bowl just as the party gets going.” His- released an acreage report that was shockingly may be coming to a realization that planted ideas bowl in a few days and so will you. But I will have torically, the Fed tends to move aggressively by bearish and sent grain values dropping $.40 and reality are much closer and that intentions to wait until August 12 to hear from the USDA. hiking rates to cool the economy down out of fear to $.50 cents a bushel. The report was released may have been just that good intentions, but So will you. And having to sit around and wait that inflation will suddenly rear its ugly head. knowing full well that this year’s corn crop was nothing close to reality.” for that report makes me feel cursed. But the current Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, re- the latest planted in history and the soybean crop FCStone is echoing my thoughts perfectly. cently stated, “the Fed is open to cutting rates if the second slowest seeded in history. The rain First, they argue that a record amount of acres

Montana Night Sky Highlights for August

by Richard Stouffer

The biggest highlight of the Montana night occurs on August 13, and then drop off rapidly. sky in August is the Perseid Meteor shower, the This characteristic leaves many moon-free op- best meteor shower of the year. Even though the portunities to observe the Perseid Meteor Shower viewing times will be limited this year because in the days leading up to the shower’s peak and of a bright moon, there will still be moon-free even briefly on the morning of August 13 when Hank’s New Life viewing opportunities to watch the Perseids put the sky will be free of interference from the on their yearly show. August includes planetary moon. Thus, as early as August 9, there should be highlights as well with Jupiter and Saturn shin- a fair number of Perseid meteors visible between Hank lifted up the latch and then he locked the gate down tight. The old man choked the tears ing brightly in the evening sky and speedy Mer- when the moon sets about 1:20 a.m. and when back. This would be his final night. cury coming into view in the morning sky during the sky begins to lighten toward dawn, which the middle of the month. is about 5:30 a.m. that day. On August 10, the The young cowboys had chided him, “You’re dang near old as dirt. It’s time you packed it in, if As August begins and darkness falls, look for moon sets about 2:00 a.m. giving another view- not, you’ll probably get hurt.” the giant planet Jupiter well up in the southern ing opportunity. On August 11, the moon sets But the ranch belonged to corporate, and the bankers weren’t no fun. They’d made a hint about sky. Jupiter is located above the constellation about 2:40 a.m. The moon then sets about 3:30 Hank’s age. His cowboy days were done. Scorpius and to the left of reddish Antares, the a.m. on August 12 as the Perseid Meteor Show- brightest star in Scorpius. Jupiter dominates er nears its peak. Finally, on August 13, which Hank had been the ranch’s cowhand forty years in all. Now starin’ at his final paycheck thumb- the night sky until it sets about 2:10 a.m. as the is the morning of the shower’s peak, the moon tacked to the wall. month begins and about 12:15 a.m. as August sets about 4:25 a.m. Thus, although the viewing He walked out from the bunkhouse, then he climbed up in his truck. A young cowboy came run- comes to an end. Further to the left of Jupiter in times are limited, there will still be numerous op- nin’. Said, “I hope you’ll have some luck.” the night sky is the ringed planet Saturn. Look portunities to observe the Perseid Meteor Shower for Saturn to the left of the teapot shape of the this year in the days leading up to and even brief- Hank had found an old farmhouse just one mile west of town. He was lookin’ for seclusion, constellation Sagittarius. Saturn sets about 4:20 ly on the morning of the shower’s peak. At its maybe try and settle down. a.m. as the month begins and about 2:15 a.m. as peak, which occurs on the morning of August 13, But Hank weren’t much for separation. Hated loneliness. So, he made a stop at Merkle’s Store the month comes to a close. Last up in the night an observer may see upwards of 60 Perseids per sky is the speedy planet Mercury. Mercury puts hour. To observe the meteor shower, just go to and bought a Weekly Press. on its best morning showing of the year as it be- the darkest site you can find with as open an area He scanned through all the want ads. Then one notice caught his eye. “Volunteer at the Living comes visible in the eastern sky beginning about of the sky as possible, get out your lawn chair or Center.” That’s the one he’d give a try. the end of the first week in August. By August 9, blanket, lay back and look straight up in the sky The manager said, “Thank you and we’ll see you sharp at noon.” Hank felt a little nervous ‘bout Mercury is visible in the east-northeast sky about facing generally northeast and enjoy! You will be 10 degrees above the horizon by about a half hour looking at left over dust from Comet Swift-Tuttle, the job he’d found so soon. before sunrise. Mercury becomes lost in the solar a comet that won’t return to the neighborhood of Hank washed his brand-new wranglers and he pressed a clean white shirt. He dusted off his glare by around August 26. Earth until 2126. Wing Tips. What the heck, it couldn’t hurt. For those who have been waiting patiently for As for the moon, the moon passes to the left Hank’s brand new job was passin’ trays and helpin’ older folk. ‘Cuz some were mighty helpless an exceptional meteor shower, the real highlight of Jupiter on August 9 and to the right of Saturn of the Montana night sky in August is the Perseid on August 11. The moon is full on August 15. from a devastating stroke. Meteor shower, the year’s best meteor shower. The moon passes above Aldebaran, the brightest Hank couldn’t help but notice he stood out like center stage. An older gal shot him a wink. He’d Even though the viewing hours will be limited star in the constellation Taurus, on the morning try to act his age. this year by a bright moon, which reaches its full of August 24. phase on August 15, the Perseids tend to build up That day, Old Hank felt comfort giving service to a few. The old folks needed Hank. Turns out, gradually until the morning of their peak, which Hank needed their help too. THE MADISONIAN B4 August 1, 2019 comics & Puzzles Sudoku

682-7755

Get the Good News! www.madisoniannews.com The local news of the Madison Valley, Ruby Valley and surrounding areas

Editor's Note: Any editorial cartoons printed in our paper do not reflect the opinion of the staff of The Madisonian. sudoku solution

Puzzle answers on B11

“Stick With The Best!” BOWMAN APPLIANCE SERVICE 1035 S. Main St. · Butte, Montana 59701 Margaret Stecker, PLS • (406) 581-0144 (406) 723-6797 Box 321, McAllister, MT 59740 We Work On All Major Brands. In Ennis, Sheridan and Twin Bridges and surrounding areas EVERY WEDNESDAY

Tobacco Root Flooring in Sheridan, MT We sell all types of flooring products and install with competitive prices. We also refinish and sand wood floors. Call 406-842-7133 Licensed and Bonded 40 years of experience THE MADISONIAN B5 August 1, 2019

MARKETPLACE

ESTATE SALES FOR RENT Chimney & Vent LOST & FOUND Cleaning Gary Kinney Registered Nurse, PRN Sheridan apartment for rent. $100 REWARD The Ruby Valley Medical Call 702-5372 Small red camera lost on July 4 Prescription glasses. May Able Estate Sales 1 BR, W/D in unit. $520 per be for a youth. Red stems and Center is accepting month. No pets, call 596-4495. or Text 596-7003 on Revenue Road, near North applications for a PRN Meadown turnoff. Sentimental black frames. Found at Ruby Registered Nurse for back-up Window family photos. Please call 843- Reservoir on July 14. Stop by The and emergencies. Please 368-5956 Madisonian to retrieve. 12 x 40 RV Storage. Call 581- Clean ing visit www.RVMC.org/ 7687 for information. career-opportunities for more Multi Estate Sale information and to apply Thursday, Friday, Satur- on-line. day Aug. 8, 9 & 10th Open at 10 AM BARKER VILLAGE At Orphanage Lunchroom- APARTMENTS: Property Caretaker Twin Bridges Madison Laundry and Cleaners • Across from the Fair- 1 bedroom furnished apartments Remodels Decks is in need of a self starting available in Ennis. A/C, washer/ grounds! person work in the plant doing Room Additions Enjoy the Madison County dryer equipped, private location. Patio Covers Fair at same time. laundry, pressing, and other 4 month lease, $750 per month See Photos at related duties. DAYS! NO nights plus security deposit, utilities Roofing www.AbleEstateSales.com or weekends! Contact John or included, non-smoking, no dogs. and Facebook Marilyn at 406-682-4933 or Call Erich Vogeli, Manager at Mike and Cheryl Gordon STOP IN for an application. 406-682-5737. ROBERT PEABODY (406) 404-5925 406-842-5251

FOR SALE BARKER VILLAGE APARTMENTS: HELP WANTED 1 bedroom unfurnished 2006 Silverlite Spirit 3 Certified Nurse Assistant, apartments available in Ennis. 3 Horse slant horse trailer with Per Diem The Ruby Valley A/C, washer/dryer equipped, living quarters. Excellent shape. Medical Center is accepting private location. 1 year lease, For all inquiries and more info, applications for a per diem $700 per month plus security call 406-640-1682. Certified Nurse Assistant. deposit, utilities included, non- Please visit www.RVMC.org/ smoking, no dogs. career-opportunities for more Call Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406-682-5737. ORGANIC FORCES information and to apply REAL ESTATE on-line. When the BEST is Madison Valley Medical Good Enough. Center seeks a Full Time For Rent: Ground level office/ Receptionist. Applicants to retail space in Lone Elk Mall. Over 200 feet of Ennis Lake 450sf. Includes all utilities and complete an employment Sheridan School District No. frontage on 3 acres located on common area maintenance. $650/ application and submit 5 is accepting applications for the Coveted west side. This is mo. 640-1351 a resume to careers@ an assistant Varsity Volleyball a near Dead End location and mvmedcenter.org or call Coach. Information and is the Privacy you Deserve Madison Valley Medical employment applications can be Center at 682-6862. obtained on the Sheridan School PETERSON'S DISCOUNT yet less than 10 minutes from website at https://sheridan.k12. STORAGE the town of Ennis. The Views mt.us, or by contacting Rebecca Indoor & Outdoor RV/Boat of the Madison range and Larsen, District Clerk at storage, storage units. Ennis, 842-5302. 581-9254 Ennis Lake are Unobstructed and Breathtaking. Build your Madison Valley Manor is Dream Home in a location hiring a part-time-time Harrison Public School is MADISON MANAGEMENT worth INVESTING your Housekeeping position. seeking a part-time assistant Vacation and Long Term Rentals Money. There are No Known This is a great opportunity to 570-5401 PRE-OWNED 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA cook (Approximately 30 Covenants for these 3, one acre work in a “5-Star” personal hours; roughly, 8:00 am - 2:00 www.madisonmanagement.com lots adjacent to one another. WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE healthcare setting. · Excellent pm). Starting pay is currently 22-tfc • Only 350 miles. 14” lowered rubberized floor. pay – $14.65 - $18.18 DOE Neighboring homes are $10.50 an hour and contributes • 56” headroom at foldout ramp. · Benefits including Health $237-$475 dollars a month Beautiful. Call agent Randy J. Insurance, Retirement, Life • Overhead ramp/door controls to insurance, or if you have Large 5 bedroom, 4 bath fully Cain at 406-223-7688 Today Insurance, vacation and sick insurance, you can add the $237 furnished home. $2000 per • Trade possible with wheelchair accessible vehicle time If you are interested in to your salary. Harrison Public month. 5.5 miles west of Ennis. for a showing of this Awesome a rewarding career, Madison School is also seeking a head Available Dec 1 - May 1. Call Property! This Motivated seller Valley Manor is the place. volleyball coach ($2,666), junior 406-490-4380 is asking $625,000. G&J ENTERPRISES Applications may be found at high volleyball coach, $1,333 Check our selection for home or business at www.madisoncountymt.gov or and a 5-12 cross country coach, (406) 248-5767 you can pick one up at Madison ($2,339). I anyone is interested, Valley Manor, 211 N Main St., please contact Fred Hofman at Ennis, MT 59729. EOE 685-3428 or send your letter SERVICES REAL ESTATE of application to PO Box 7, Harrison MT 59735 / fhofman@ harrison.k12.mt.us or stop on by the school. GOPHER EXCAVATING: PROPERTY FOR SALE Mini 4x4 tractor/blade/bucket. 2.64 acres $38,900 Looking for a job? Low impact/cross lawns. Tree Madison Valley Manor is DEQ pending planting, deck supports, trench hiring a full-time Dietary 4.14 acres $58,900 For a new place to live? HELP WANTED FOR NEW water/sewer lines. No job too Aide/Cook position. This For information, contact GERMAN/AMERICAN small! Affordable! Senior is a great opportunity to 406-842-5936 RESTAURANT OPENING Discount! For a treadmill? work in a “5-Star” personal SOON IN VA CITY! 406-842-7737 - 916-600-3018 healthcare setting. · Excellent - Wait Staff - WE CAN HELP! pay - $14.65 - $18.18 DOE [br Cook/Kitchen help /] · Benefits including Health *Please contact ‘JJ’ Are you wanting to hire Insurance, Retirement, Life YARD SALE at 406-202-5750 or by email Madison Valley Insurance, vacation and sick at [email protected] time If you are interested in Caring & Sharing locally? a rewarding career, Madison Hours: NEIGHBORHOOD Valley Manor is the place. Mon. Noon-2:00 p.m. YARD SALE Are you hoping to unload Applications may be found at Sat. 9-11:00 a.m. August 3 and 4 Willie’s Distillery in Ennis, Wed. 5-7 p.m. www.madisoncountymt.gov or MT is hiring! Advanced level 10 am to 2 pm some firewood? you can pick one up at Madison Lone Elk Mall, Unit 4. 22 Old Virginia City Hwy bookkeeper with intermediate/ Ennis. 682-7844 Valley Manor, 211 N Main St., advanced level QuickBooks Call 682-5488 for more WE CAN HELP! Ennis, MT 59729. EOE experience, accounting degree information. preferred but not required with right experience. Must have a AMERICAN LEGION solid understanding of P/L and YARD SALE Balance Sheet reports, A/P, Expert Saturday August 3rd A/R, payroll, cash flow, and tax As part of the Sheridan Days and accounting functions and Tree Care events, American Legion Post 89 Place a classifed in The Madisonian. terms. Meticulously organized, 406-683-5592 in Sheridan will be having a huge able to meet or beat deadlines 406-865-0000 Yard Sale from 8am to 2pm at Call 406-682-7755 or email [email protected] and without fail, and discreet. 60’ Lift Truck the Post building on Main Street. Manufacturing experience Assistant Chief Nursing Correct tree and shrub Proceeds to be used to support we can take it from there. a plus. Approx 20 hours per pruning and tree removal. Officer local Youth Programs. week to start with potential for The Ruby Valley Medical No early birds. Center is accepting full time, negotiable in-office applications for a full-time, schedule, negotiable salary. Rare Assistant Chief Nursing opportunity in a fast-paced, Officer. Please visit quickly growing company. www.RVMC.org/career- Email or drop off resume MORE opportunities for more with references to careers@ information and to apply williesdistillery.com or 312 E Marketplace on page B6 on-line. Main St in Ennis. THE MADISONIAN B6 August 1, 2019

more MARKETPLACE

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

Ad #175 Center (NWCHC), Libby, MT Maria Clemons (406) 283-6819 Real Estate– Northwest Montana looking for a Data Analyst and maria.clemons@northwestchc. – Company owned. Small and Quality Improvement. Applicant org large acre parcels. Private. Trees must hold a bachelor’s degree

Full Benefits to Qualified Employees and meadows. National Forest in Business Administration, Ad #179 working 30+ hours per week boundaries. Tungstenholdings. Finance, economics, Northwest Community Health com (406) 293-3714 mathematics, statistics, Center is looking for a motivated healthcare administration, Public and team oriented Certified Increased Wages Ad #176 Health, information management, Medical Assistant or LPN to Authentic Timber Framed Barns. 2+ years experience analyzing work full-time. Job requires Registered Nurses $24.00 to $30.00 DOE Residential and Commercial data and preparing reports, associates degree or higher from Timber Packages. Full graphs and information analysis an accredited college, university, Licensed Practical Nurses $19.79 to $24.74 DOE Service Design - Build Since to team or workgroup is required. or technical school: 1 year 1990, (406) 581-3014 brett@ 1 year of health care system recent or relevant experience Certified Nurse’s Aides $15.20 to $19.00 DOE bitterrootgroup.com, www. experience is preferred. The in health care is preferred. To bitterroottimberframes.com Data Analyst will act as a quality apply submit resume and cover For More Information Call Human Resources 406-843-4201 consultant and expert on quality letter to: Maria Clemons (406) Ad #177 activities. To apply submit 283-6819 maria.clemons@ Apply On-Line www.madisoncountymt.gov Northwest Community Health resume and cover letter to: Maria northwestchc.org Clemons. (406) 283-6819 maria. [email protected] Ad #180 If you are reading this ad, you Ad #178 can see that classified advertising Looking for a job? For a new place to live? Northwest Community Health works! Reach over 400,000 Center (NWCHC), Libby, readers in Montana and beyond MT, is seeking a professional, to promote your product, service, For a treadmill? team-oriented individual event and business. To get to fill its open Licensed results, contact this newspaper, Addiction Counselor (LAC) or the Montana Newspaper WE CAN HELP! Position. Applicant must have Association at (406) 443-2850 or comprehensive knowledge of email [email protected] addiction and therapeutic change or [email protected]. Are you wanting to hire locally? processes. Applicants must have 25 words for the small investment a MT LAC or be license eligible. of $149. (Required). Applicants in the Are you hoping to unload some firewood? process of obtaining licensing will be considered. To apply submit resume and cover letter WE CAN HELP! to:

INCOME PRODUCING HOTEL SALE: OFFERS DUE AUG. 23 HOTEL RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR HAMPTON INN CONVERSION AT 50% OF NEW BUILD WELL-LOCATED 89-ROOM ASTORIA HOTEL & SUITES Place a classifed in The Madisonian. 201 CALIFORNIA STREET, GLENDIVE, MT Approved for Best Western & Other Major Flags SHOWINGS: JULY 31 & AUG. 1, 11AM - 12:30PM Call 406-682-7755 or email [email protected] BUILT IN 2012 • Centrally located, a 1-minute walk from Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil Museum & 12 minute walk to Dawson County Fairgrounds • Local economy to benefit from approval of Keystone Pipeline and we can take it from there. Also Available: 68-Room Hotel – Minot, ND For Additional Info, Please Call or Visit our Website: 855.755.2300 HilcoRealEstate.com Note: The above information is subject to inspection and verification by all parties who are relying on it to formulate a bid. No liability for its inaccuracy, errors, omissions, is assumed by the Seller or its agents. Hilco Real Estate, LLC in cooperation with Lesh & Company, LLC - Montgomery Lesh, Licensed Montana Broker #16659.

Madison Valley Manor, Ennis, MT Madison County Employee Benefits • Activities Assistant-Full-time $18.61 hourly; • Certified Nurse’s Assistant/Aide-Full-time or Part-time $15.20 to $19.00 hourly; ∗ Public Employees Retirement System – 5 Year Vesting • Dietary Supervisor-Full-time $23.26 hourly; ∗ 457 (b) Deferred Benefit Plan Option Savings • Housekeeping/Laundry Aide-Part-time $14.45 to $18.16 hourly; ∗ Paid Employee Health Insurance-BCBS optional dependent coverage • Licensed Practical Nurse-Full-time or Part-time $19.79 to $24.74 hourly; ∗ 3–Weeks Paid Vacation + 12 days Sick Leave (pro-rated PT Employees) • Registered Nurse-Full-time or Part-time $24.00 to $30.00 hourly; ∗ 10 Paid Holidays Per Year (11 paid holidays in even numbered years) ∗ Employer Sponsored Life Insurance $20,000 ∗ Optional dental & life insurance benefits Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center, Sheridan, MT • Certified Nurse’s Assistant/Aide-Full-time or Part-time $15.20 to $19.00 hourly; Visit our Employment page online at • Director of Nursing-Full-time $66,400. to 83,000 Salary DOE; www.madisoncountymt.gov • Licensed Practical Nurse-Full-time or Part-time $19.79 to $24.74; Join Our Team! • Registered Nurse-Full-time or Part-time $24.00 to $30.00 hourly;

Madison County, Virginia City, MT • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Contract position (as needed) $300.00 per response; • Madison County Sheriff’s Department Communications Officer-Full-time $17.24 to $21.22; and • Nursing Home(s) Administrator (Supervise 2 Facilities) Madison Valley Manor-Ennis, MT, and Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center-Sheridan, MT, -Full-time DOE.

Please visit Madison County’s online employment page at www.madisoncountymt.gov for additional information or contact the Human Resources Department at 406-843-4201. Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. (07.31.19) THE MADISONIAN B7 August 1, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICES AUGUST 1, 2019

NOTICE TRUSTEES SALE Box 517, Ennis, MT 59729 (406-682-4258). the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute R. STEPHENS; MATTHEW G. BAGLEY; 6. As of August 1, 2019, the amount of tax (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) On November 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM, at (Pub. July 25, Aug 1, 8, 2019) Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana Any Assigns, Successors, Personal due is: Harrison School the North Entrance, Madison County Ennis School 59604-5805 on or before August 19, 2019. Representatives, Heirs, Devisees or TAXES: $53.68 MNAXLP Courthouse, 100 West Wallace, Virginia MNAXLP What happens if the transfer is protested? Beneficiaries of or to the Above Parties; PENALTY: $1.06 City, MT 59755, Brigham J. Lundberg, Depending on the number of protests and and Any Other Parties Claiming an Interest, INTEREST: $12.07 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE a member of the Montana State Bar, as PROPOSED BUDGET HEARING the protest grounds, a public hearing will be Whether Legal or Equitable in the Real COST: $343.52 CONDITIONAL USE successor trustee, will sell at public auction The preliminary budget of The Town of held in Helena or Ennis. All valid protestors Property Described Below. TOTAL: $410.33 REQUESTS to the highest bidder, the following described Sheridan, Madison County Montana, has will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a rate On August 8, 2019, 6:30 p.m., at Ennis Town real property situated in Madison County, been completed and is on file in the office location. Hearings typically are scheduled Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY of 5/6 of 1% per month. Hall the Zoning Board of Adjustment will Montana, and described as follows: of the town clerk. The budget is open for within 90 days. A protester’s hearing GIVEN: 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, review, take comments and make a decision Lot 4-B, also being Tract 4-B remainder of inspection on August 1st and August 8th testimony is limited to the grounds in the 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus on two Conditional Use applications. 1) SHINING MOUNTAINS AIR PARK, situated from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sheridan protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the a property tax lien exists on the following any subsequent accrued interest and the Jason Roylance is requesting a Conditional in Section 31, Township 6 South, Range Town Hall, 103 E. Hamilton Street, Sheridan, Department of Revenue will notify the public described real property in which you may applicable $50 redemption fee charged by Use for 4 lots next to the Post Office on Hwy. 1 East, P.M.M., as shown on Amended Montana. There will be a public hearing on whether the license transfer is approved or have an interest (Madison County Tax Madison County and any other applicable 287 to allow Commercial with dwelling units. Certificate of Survey, filed in Book 7of Monday, August 12th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at denied. How can additional information be Parcel/ID No. 27188900): costs due, must be paid by October 7, 2019, Current zoning for these lots is Commercial/ Surveys, Page 557, according to Certificate the Sheridan Town Hall, 103 E. Hamilton obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online Madison County Treasurer’s Abbreviated which is the date that the redemption period Industrial. of Survey filed in Book 7 of Surveys, Page Street, Sheridan, MT., at which time any at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may Legal Description: expires or expired. 2) North 40 Development is requesting 1676, records of Madison County, Montana. taxpayer may be heard for or against any art be directed to Jamie Williams, Compliance SECTION: 24 TOWNSHIP: 06S RANGE: 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs a Zone Change on Block 4 & 6, North More Correctly Described As: of the said budget. Ginger Galiger, Clerk Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s 02W VIRGINIA CITY RANCHES, LOT 154 are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER 40 Subdivision from Core Commercial to Lot 4-B remainder of the Amended Certificate (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at (406) - 155, PLAT 4/83 GEOCODE: 25-0422-24- on or prior to October 7, 2019, which is Residential Town Density. Information and of Survey of SHINING MOUNTAINS AIR Town of Sheridan 444-0712 or [email protected]. 2-01-03-0000 the date the redemption period expires, or materials related to these applications may PARK, Madison County, Montana, according MNAXLP (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) Full Legal Description: on or prior to the date on which the county be viewed at Ennis Town Hall, 328 W. Main to the Certificate of Survey filed in Book 7 Dept of Revenue LOTS OR TRACTS 154 AND 155 OF THE treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a Street, during normal business hours. Public of Surveys, Page 557, records of Madison INVITATION TO BID MNAXLP VIRGINIA CITY RANCHES SUBDIVISION, tax deed may be issued to the purchaser/ comment may be given at the meeting or in County, Montana. Separate sealed bids for supplying and THE PLAT OF WHICH IS OF RECORD assignee on the day following the date that writing and sent to Town of Ennis, 328 W. Parcel ID No.: 27199300 delivering materials for the Twin Bridges NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND the redemption period expires or on the date Main, Ennis, MT. 59729. Written comments which has the address of 1.8 Airport Road, 6th Avenue Storm Drain Improvements BE ISSUED RECORDER OF MADISON COUNTY, the county treasurer will otherwise issue a must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Ennis, MT 59729. will be received at the office of Great West IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS MONTANA, IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGES tax deed. August 8 , 2019. Said sale will be made to satisfy the obligation Engineering at 2501 Belt View Drive, Helena, NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR 82-84. 9. The business address and telephone (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) secured by and pursuant to the power of sale MT until 11:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, PROPERTY 2. The 2015 property taxes (second half) number of the county treasurer who is Ennis Town conferred in the trust indenture/deed of trust August 14, 2019. Electronic bids via email will TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED became delinquent on June 1, 2016. responsible for issuing the tax deed is: MNAXLP (“Deed of Trust”) dated July 24, 2007 and be received by [email protected] PARTIES (REGARDING THE REAL 3. The property tax lien was attached as the Madison County Treasurer, 103 W. Wallace executed by Gordon D. Matson and Tanya L. and are subject to the same bid due date. PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW) WHOSE result of a tax lien sale held on July 14, 2016. Street, P.O. Box 247, Virginia City, MT TOWN OF ENNIS: NOTICE Matson, as grantors (“Grantor”), to American Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. CURRENT ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a 59755, Telephone: (406) 843-4212. OF FIRST PUBLIC HEARING/ Land Title Company, as trustee, in favor of Bid packages for pipe materials and structure JACK B. LEAN; NOREEN RIEDEL; JAMES tax lien sale on July 14, 2016, by: FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS ADDITION TO AND CHANGES TO Wells Fargo Financial Montana, Inc., as materials will be separate and awarded with J. LEAN; PATRICK N. LEAN; JEFFERSON Madison County, 103 W. Wallace Street, P.O. LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES THE PARKING ORDINANCE FOR beneficiary, and recorded on August 1, 2007 separate contracts. The project consists of ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS Box 247, Virginia City, MT 59755. ARE UNKNOWN: THE TOWN OF ENNIS as Instrument No. 121252, official records of constructing a new storm drain system along ASSOCIATION; Any Assigns, Successors, 5. The lien was subsequently assigned on 1) The address of the interested party is The Town of Ennis will hold a Public Madison County, Montana. 6th Avenue in Twin Bridges, Montana. Drop Personal Representatives, Heirs, Devisees August 9, 2016, to: unknown. Hearing on August 8, 2019 at 6:50 p.m., Brigham J. Lundberg (“Successor Trustee”) inlets and curb inlets will be used to collect or Beneficiaries of or to the Above Parties; Eric Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT 2) The published notice meets the legal at the Ennis Town Hall located at 328 W. is the successor trustee of the Deed of Trust stormwater, and a trunk line with manholes and Any Other Parties Claiming an Interest, 59108. requirements for notice of a pending tax Main Street, Ennis MT. for the purpose of pursuant to an Appointment of Successor will convey stormwater to existing facilities. Whether Legal or Equitable in the Real 6. As of August 1, 2019, the amount of tax deed issuance. obtaining public comments on the proposed Trustee/Substitution of Trustee recorded on The new storm drain will connect to the Property Described Below. due is: 3) The interested party’s rights in the changes to the Parking Ordinance for the July 11, 2019 as Instrument No. 184048, existing storm drain along Main Street. Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana TAXES: $4,146.70 property may be in jeopardy. Town of Ennis. Interested persons will be official records of Madison County, Montana. Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY PENALTY: $82.94 Dated at Ennis, Montana this 1st day of given the opportunity to ask questions and Beneficiary has declared the grantors in available at www.greatwesteng.com or www. GIVEN: INTEREST: $822.65 August, 2019. express their opinion regarding the proposed default of the terms of the Deed of Trust questcdn.com for a fee of $20.00. These 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, COST: $412.02 By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, changes to the Parking Ordinance. Written and the promissory note (“Note”) secured documents may be downloaded by selecting a property tax lien exists on the following TOTAL: $5,464.31 Billings, MT 59108 comments will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on by the Deed of Trust because of Grantors’ this project from the “Current Projects described real property in which you may NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a rate (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) August 8, 2019 and will be read for the record failure to timely pay all monthly installments Bidding” tab. The contract documents, have an interest (Madison County Tax of 5/6 of 1% per month. Bashore at the public hearing. Written comments may of principal, interest, and, if applicable, consisting of half size Drawings and Project Parcel/ID No. 11009300): 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, MNAXLP be mailed to Town of Ennis/Pkg. Ordinance, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance Manual, may be examined or obtained at the Madison County Treasurer’s Abbreviated the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus 328 W. Main St., Ennis, MT. 59729, faxed as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. office of Great West Engineering, located at Legal Description: any subsequent accrued interest and the NOTICE OF FINAL BUDGET to 406 682-5011, or delivered in person to According to the Beneficiary, the obligation 2501 Belt View Drive, Helena, MT 59601, SECTION: 14 TOWNSHIP: 02S RANGE: applicable $50 redemption fee charged by MEETING AND REGULAR 328 W. Main Street. Copies of the proposed evidenced by the Note is now due for the phone (406) 446-8627. Required fee of $50 06W JEFFERSON ACRES – TOBACCO Madison County and any other applicable AUGUST MEETING ordinance changes can be reviewed at Ennis January 28, 2019 installment payment. As per set, which is not refundable. The Supplier ROOT UNIT, LOT 2, PLAT 4/22 costs due, must be paid by October 7, 2019, The Final Budget Meeting for Alder School Town Hall or Madison Valley Public Library of June 17, 2019, the amount necessary to must ensure that employees and applicants GEOCODE: 25-0785-14-4-02-18-0000 which is the date that the redemption period District No. 2 will be held Thursday, August during normal business hours. satisfy this obligation was $85,893.01. This for employment are not discriminated against Full Legal Description: expires or expired. 15th, 2019 in the School Board Room at (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) amount includes the outstanding principal because of their race, color, religion, sex or LOT 2 OF THE TOBACCO ROOT UNIT 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering Ennis Town balance of $83,119.87, plus accrued interest, national origin. This project is funded in OF JEFFERSON ACRES SUBDIVISION, are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER and adopting the final budget of the district. MNAXLP accrued late charges, accrued escrow part or in whole with grant/loan funding ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT on or prior to October 7, 2019, which is Any taxpayer in the district may appear at installments for insurance and/or taxes (if from Treasure State Endowment Program THEREOF FILED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE the date the redemption period expires, or the meeting and be heard for or against any any), and advances for the protection of the (TSEP) and Water Pollution Control State 22, RECORDS OF MADISON COUNTY, on or prior to the date on which the county part of the budget. This meeting may be beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Due Revolving Fund (SRF). Award of the project MONTANA. treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a continued from day to day until final adoption to the default stated above, Beneficiary has will be contingent upon receiving funding 2. The 2015 property taxes (second half) tax deed may be issued to the purchaser/ of the district’s budget. The budget meeting elected, and has directed the Successor and award concurrence from SRF. Bids became delinquent on June 1, 2016. assignee on the day following the date that will be held in conjunction with the regular Trustee, to sell the above-described property may only be withdrawn as provided in the 3. The property tax lien was attached as the the redemption period expires or on the date August meeting. Kathleen Wuelfing District to satisfy the obligation. General Requirements after the scheduled result of a tax lien sale held on July 14, 2016. the county treasurer will otherwise issue a Clerk The sale is a public sale and any person, time for the public opening of bids. The right 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax deed. (Pub. Aug 1, 2019) including the beneficiary, excepting only the is reserved to reject any or all proposals tax lien sale on July 14, 2016, by: 9. The business address and telephone Alder School trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price received, to waive informalities, to postpone Madison County, 103 W. Wallace Street, P.O. number of the county treasurer who is MNAXLP must be paid immediately upon the close the award of the contract for a period not Box 247, Virginia City, MT 59755. responsible for issuing the tax deed is: of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept 5. The lien was subsequently assigned on Madison County Treasurer, 103 W. Wallace FINAL BUDGET MEETING money orders, certified checks or cashier’s the lowest responsive and responsible bid August 9, 2016, to: Street, P.O. Box 247, Virginia City, MT The 2019-2020 Final Budget Meeting for checks). The conveyance will be made by that is in the best interest of the Owner. Eric Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT 59755, Telephone: (406) 843-4212. the Harrison School will be held August Trustee’s Deed without any representation All questions about the bid solicitation are 59108. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE 14th in the Montana Room at 7:30 p.m. Any or warranty, including warranties of title or to be submitted in writing or via email and 6. As of August 1, 2019, the amount of tax PERSONS/PARTIES LISTED ABOVE taxpayer may attend and give testimony on possession, express or implied, as the sale received by Great West Engineering no due is: WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: the budgets. The regular August meeting will is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, later than 11:00 A.M. local time on Monday, TAXES: $602.10 1) The address of the interested party is be held in conjunction with the Final Budget without limitation, the sale being made August 12, 2019. Questions received after PENALTY: $12.06 unknown. Meeting. This meeting may be continued subject to all existing conditions, if any, of this date will not be answered. Written INTEREST: $123.42 2) The published notice meets the legal from day to day until final information lead paint, mold or other environmental comments may be submitted to Ryan Holm COST: $364.07 requirements for notice of a pending tax becomes available. Judi Ward, District Clerk or health hazards. The sale is subject to of Great West Engineering by mail at: P.O. TOTAL: $1,101.65 deed issuance. bankruptcy filing, payoff, reinstatement, or Box 4817, Helena, MT 59604 or email at: NOTE: Interest continues to accrue at a rate 3) The interested party’s rights in the other circumstance that affects the validity of [email protected]. Interpretations of 5/6 of 1% per month. property may be in jeopardy. the sale. If the sale is set aside or the trustee or clarifications considered necessary by 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, Dated at Ennis, Montana this 1st day of is unable to convey title for any reason, Engineer in response to such questions will the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus August, 2019. the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive be issued by Addenda delivered to all parties any subsequent accrued interest and the By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, remedy shall be the return of funds paid to recorded as having received the Bidding applicable $50 redemption fee charged by Billings, MT 59108 the successor trustee, and the successful Documents. Only questions answered by Madison County and any other applicable (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) bidder shall have no further recourse. The Addenda will be binding. Oral and other costs due, must be paid by October 7, 2019, Bashore purchaser shall be entitled to possession of interpretations or clarifications will be without which is the date that the redemption period MNAXLP the property on the 10th day following the legal effect. The Town of Twin Bridges is an expires or expired. sale. Equal Opportunity Employer. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER BE ISSUED Mozart in the Mountains postponed by public proclamation up to 15 Town of Twin on or prior to October 7, 2019, which is IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS IF days for any reason, and in the event of a MNAXLP the date the redemption period expires, or YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, Festival Amadeus August 2-11 bankruptcy filing or other court-ordered stay, on or prior to the date on which the county YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY Whitefish, Montana the sale may be postponed by the trustee PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED for up to 120 days by public proclamation at PROTEST TRANSFER OF tax deed may be issued to the purchaser/ PARTIES (REGARDING THE REAL least every 30 days. OWNERSHIP OF MONTANA assignee on the day following the date that PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW) The grantors, the successor-in-interest to ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES the redemption period expires or on the date WHOSE CURRENT ADDRESSES ARE GET YOUR TICKETS @ the grantors, or any other person having LICENSE the county treasurer will otherwise issue a UNKNOWN: an interest in the aforesaid property, at any Pony Bar, LLC – (Members: Hannah Lambert tax deed. CLARA L. SCARBROUGH; JESSICA Glaciersymphony.org time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to and Tanner Lambert) has applied to transfer 9. The business address and telephone MCKENZIE; Any Assigns, Successors, the present beneficiary the entire amount Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License number of the county treasurer who is Personal Representatives, Heirs, Devisees or call 406.407.7000 then due under the Deed of Trust and No. 25-999-4628-002 to be operated at Pony responsible for issuing the tax deed is: or Beneficiaries of or to the Above Parties; the obligation secured thereby (including Bar, 108 Broadway, Pony, Madison County. Madison County Treasurer, 103 W. Wallace and Any Other Parties Claiming an Interest, costs and expenses actually incurred and The public may protest this license transfer Street, P.O. Box 247, Virginia City, MT Whether Legal or Equitable in the Real attorney’s fees) other than such portion of in accordance with the law. Who can protest 59755, Telephone: (406) 843-4212. Property Described Below. the principal as would not then be due had no this transfer? Protests will be accepted from FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana default occurred and thereby cure the default residents of the county of the proposed PERSONS/PARTIES LISTED ABOVE Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY theretofore existing. location (Madison), residents of adjoining WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: GIVEN: This communication is from a debt collector. Montana counties (Beaverhead, Silver 1) The address of the interested party is 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any Bow, Jefferson, Gallatin), and residents of unknown. a property tax lien exists on the following information obtained will be used for that adjoining counties in another state if the 2) The published notice meets the legal described real property in which you may purpose. criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code requirements for notice of a pending tax have an interest (Madison County Tax DATED: 07/15/2019 /S/ Brigham J. Lundberg Annotated (MCA), are met. What information deed issuance. Parcel/ID No. 8306300): Ready for the next step? Brigham J. Lundberg, Successor Trustee must be included? Protest letters must be 3) The interested party’s rights in the Madison County Treasurer’s Abbreviated Lundberg & Associates, PC 3269 S. Main legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full property may be in jeopardy. Legal Description: Check out St., Ste. 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801- name, mailing address, and street address; Dated at Ennis, Montana this 1st day of SECTION: 17 TOWNSHIP: 04S RANGE: 263-3400 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (2) the license number (25-999-4628-002) August, 2019. 04W HENRY NICKLE SUR 5475, ME 3690 Dawson Community College (Pub. July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8, 2019) and the applicant’s name (Pony Bar, LLC); By: /s/ Eric J. Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, GEOCODE: 25-0594-17-1-01-02-0000 Rodney Service Co. (3) an indication that the letter is intended Billings, MT 59108 Full Legal Description: Career & Technical Programs MNAXLP as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds (Pub. Aug 1, 8, 2019) THE HENRY NICKEL LODE MINING for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s Bashore CLAIM, SURVEY NO. 5475, LOCATED Seamless Transfer Degrees NOTICE OF FINAL BUDGET signature. A letter with multiple signatures MNAXLP IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, Online Programs & Courses MEETING will be considered one protest letter. What RANGE 4 WEST, P.M.M., MADISON On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at 5:00 are valid protest grounds? The protest may NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY COUNTY, MONTANA. On-Campus Housing p.m. the Ennis School District 52 Board of be based on the applicant’s qualifications BE ISSUED 2. The 2015 property taxes (second half) Trustees will meet in the Ennis High School listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS became delinquent on June 1, 2016. Flexible & Affordable Room #3 for the purpose of considering denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR 3. The property tax lien was attached as the and adopting the final budget of the district. Examples of valid protest grounds include: PROPERTY result of a tax lien sale held on July 14, 2016. Contact us today to learn more! The regular August meeting will also be (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a conducted at that time. The trustees’ budget the establishment in compliance with the PARTIES (REGARDING THE REAL tax lien sale on July 14, 2016, by: 406-377-9400 www.dawson.edu/learn-more meeting may be continued from day-to-day law; (2) the proposed location cannot be PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW) WHOSE Madison County, 103 W. Wallace Street, until adoption of the final budget no later than properly policed by local authorities; and CURRENT ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: P.O. Box 247, Virginia City, MT 59755. August 25th. Any taxpayer may appear at the (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity JACK C. ROSENLUND; ROSENLUND 5 The lien was subsequently assigned on Now enrolling meeting and be heard for or against any part of the proposed location will be adversely FAMILY TRUST; LINDA SUE SERINA; August 9, 2016, to: for fall! of the budget. For further information please and seriously affected. How are protests SECURITY NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE Eric Bashore, P.O. Box 80242, Billings, MT contact: Casey Klasna, Superintendent, P.O. submitted? Protests must be postmarked to COMPANY; MAX A. HANSEN; JEFFREY 59108. THE MADISONIAN B8 August 1, 2019

Your Top Priority deserves one of the nation’s Top Hospitals

• Acute Inpatient Care • Obstetric & Newborn Care (with Hospitalist Expertise) (Epidural Service) • Behavioral Health • Pharmacist-run Clinics • Cancer Care (Coumadin, Heart Failure, Hypertension, • Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Asthma, Medication Management) • Diagnostic Imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, • Sleep Studies Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Bone • Surgery (General, Orthopedic, Urology, Densitometry, Radiography, Fluoroscopy) Podiatry, Gynecology, Ophthalmology) • Emergency Services 24/7 • Transitional Care (skilled restorative • Family Clinic & rehabilitative care) • Gynecology • Therapy (Physical, Occupational, • Health Improvement Program Speech & Language Pathology, • Home Health & Hospice Sports Medicine, Athletic Training) • Internal Medicine Clinic • Walk-in Clinic • Laboratory

AH WINNER 600 MT Hwy 91 South, Dillon, MT 59725 TO P 20 C

www.barretthospital.org | 406-683-1188

YELLOWSTONE CLUB 2018 - 2019 WINTER SEASON

- HIRING ALL POSITIONS -

Join Yellowstone Club for the largest season in YC History with the opening of the new Village Core!

Visit the hiring page, YC Careers at yellowstoneclub.com or visit https://harri.com/yellowstoneclubcareers THE MADISONIAN B9 August 1, 2019 Missouri River Corps of Rediscovery. part 8: Visionary Inchantment “The hills and river Clifts which we passed today exhibit a most romantic appearance... The water in the course of time in descending from those hills and plains on either side of the river has trickled down the soft sand clifts and woarn it into a thousand grotesque figures, which with the help of a little immagination and an oblique view at a distance, are made to represent eligant ranges of lofty freestone buildings, having their parapets well stocked with statuary; collumns of various sculpture both grooved and plain, are also seen supporting long galleries in front of those buildings... As we passed on it seemed as if those scenes of visionary inchantment would never have and end; for here it is too that nature presents to the view of the traveler vast ranges of walls of tolerable workmanship, so perfect indeed are those walls that I should have thought that nature had attempted here to rival the human art of masonry had I not recollected that she had first begun her work.”

—Meriwether Lewis, May 31, 1805

STORY AND PHOTOS BY dle this stretch of the Missouri ago with my kids and then-wife in a hollow branch of the cotton- of Bureau of Land Management along the Jefferson, published THOMAS J. ELPEL every year. Thus campsites are from Coal Banks to James Kipp wood. A turkey hen guided her land perched on the riverbank maps, and have since purchased sometimes full, requiring parties Recreation Area. chicks through the snowberry and surrounded by private land, additional campsites to fill in the Meriwether Lewis’s White to push on and look for other Our Corps of Rediscovery bushes by camp. I nearly stepped as yet unfenced and unposted, gaps. Our most recent acquisi- Cliffs of “visionary inchant- sites. In comparison to the rest effectively launched upstream at on a spotted fawn hiding in the as was most of Montana in my tion was the 30-acre Lost Toma- ment” mark the start of today’s of the world, however, the wild Fort Benton after our three-day grass. The shrubby box elder youth. hawk, named by local school Upper Missouri National Wild and scenic river is anything but layover, camping our first night trees were full of house wrens, It was floater friendly kids after an incident recorded and Scenic River, now included crowded. At peak season, one at Senieurs Reach Recreation yellow warblers, yellow-breasted campsites like this that inspired in the Lewis and Clark journals. within the Upper Missouri may expect to see half a dozen Area. Here we were greeted by chats and Bullock’s orioles. my own work on the Jefferson Back here on the Missouri, Breaks National Monument. groups float by in the course of a friendly camping sign at the Every time I turned around it River Canoe Trail. Working we visited Decision Point at the This wild and scenic river is a day, varying from a canoe or river’s edge and a welcoming seemed I saw another deer or with like-minded folks, we confluence of the Missouri and remote and accessible primarily two up to eight or more. This plains cottonwood sheltering a fawn. We saw two bald eagle identified, scoped, and named the Marias rivers. The Corps to those willing to paddle and is my second trip through the fire ring and grill. chicks in a nest perched high up isolated parcels of BLM land of Discovery camped here for camp. wild and scenic corridor, having We watched a pair of kestrels on a nearby cliff face. Many people return to pad- first paddled it nineteen years feeding their own frantic chicks Senieurs Reach is just a scrap CORPS OF REDISCOVERY continued on B11 Find Fellowship Get Results. With Us Call 682-7755

- Christian Science CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Area Senior Meals Services LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday Service & Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome Sunday School 10 a.m. Sacrament Meeting Sundays, 10:00 a.m. ENNIS SENIOR CENTER ALL WELCOME Sunday School 11:20 a.m. 315 W Main Street: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – Each week a Bible lesson full of R S & Priesthood 2:00 p.m., Reservations 682-4422. To help us plan, healing Christian concepts is read 12:10 p.m. aloud in our Sunday service. Mutual (Youth Group) please call at least 24 hours in advance for meal Monthly Open 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Weds. 7:00p.m. Bible Study & Discussion 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 delivery or if you plan to dine in. www.ChristianScience.com Sheridan 842-5860 Families, kids & everyone welcomed! Thursday, August 1 – Cheesesteak Noodle Casserole, Bishop Shaw 684-5255 4th Saturday each month 2-5pm Salad, Dessert Twin Bridges Friday, August 2 – Baked Fish, Sweet Potatoes, Senior & Community Center Rocky Mountain HARRISON March 23 topic: Book of Esther Baptist Church COMMUNITY CHURCH Veggies, Dessert, Pinochle at 12:30 p.m. Info (406) 684-5181 Scott or Dawn Will Stevens, Pastor Harrison, Montana Monday, August 5 – BLT, Sweet Potato Fries, Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. 682-4949 Pickle, Dessert, Mahjong at 1:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45am Sunday School & 3 RIVERS Morning Service 11am Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6 – Sheppard’s Pie, Salad Family Church Afternoon Service 1:30pm Pastor Joe Miller Roll, Dessert, Pan at 12:30 p.m. NON- DENOMINATIONAL Tuesday Womens Bible Study 6pm Come Worship & Sing Praises Wednesday, August 7 – Worship - Sundays - 10:30 am Wednesday Night Prayer Group 6pm To Our God. Spread the Word! Chicken Parmesan, Veggies, “Join the Revolution” 6 Blocks South of City Complex Fruit, dessert, Mahjong at 1 p.m. 3648 MT Hwy. 287 Located in the heart of Thursday, August 8 – Madison Valley for the Madison Beef Stroganoff, Veggies Sheridan, MT Hearts of Madison Valley 3RiversFamilyChurch.org Valley Dessert, Red Hat Ladies Presbyterian Friday, August 9 – Brawt with Onion, Pea Salad Church Dessert Pinochle at 12:30 p.m. WORSHIP September - April ~ 11 a.m. May - August ~ 9:30 a.m. RUBY VALLEY FOOD PANTRY, SHERIDAN Everyone Welcome, Fully Accessible In communion with ELCA, UCC, RCA Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Located at Phil 2:16 Rev. Jean M. Johnson Holding forth the word of life: 114 N. Main St., in Valley Assembly (formerly New 682-4355 ~ Ennis Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Dr. Ray Teston Beginnings). Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver Pastor Star to Virginia City. Contact Doug 842-5587 or Jim Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. 842-5573 for more information. Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Nights: MEALS ON WHEELS, SHERIDAN THE BAHA’I FAITH ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Prayer meeting 6 p.m. Allow no trace of jealousy to creep between Loving God, Loving People 114 N. Main, Sheridan The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors you, for jealousy, like unto poison, vitiates the 842-5845 very essence of love. Let not the ephemeral Sunday School 9:30 AM 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Pastor Duane B. Deshner 60 years and older, Monday - Friday. Seniors may incidents and accidents of this changeful life Worship Service 10:30 AM Phone 682-4244 SBC Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. cause a rift between you. When differences MADISON VALLEY choose to eat at the Senior Center, family style present themselves, take counsel together Wednesday Ministries Wednesday Valley Kids- after in secret, lest others magnify a speck into Kids Club Submerge (K-6) 3:15 PM school to 6:45 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH for $3.50, or have their meals delivered for $4. a mountain. Harbour not in your hearts any Family Dinner 5:30 PM Aides for the hearing impaired grievance, but rather explain its nature to each other with such frankness and understanding Youth and Adult Bible Study/Prayer Ruby Valley Food Pantry- Delivered meals are within the city limits of Sheridan that it will disappear, leaving no remembrance. Meeting 6:30 PM Saturdays 10 a.m.-Noon Choose fellowship and amity and turn away from and should be called in by 10 a.m. Contact Shirley jealousy and hypocrisy. Pastor Greg Ledgerwood Ruby Valley United Our mission is to Love Jesus, Love Methodist Parish Sand at 842-5966. www.bahai.org | 406-451-3923 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT People, and Reach the Valley. Bahá’ís of Madison County Invites You To Worship With Us 682-4197 Reverend Susan DeBree VIRGINIA CITY CAFÉ Ruby Valley Senior meals for Madison County Seniors 60 and Madison County Episcopal Churches Office: (406) 842-5934 In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Baptist Church Home: (406) 842-7732 over will be served at the Virginia City Cafe on

Tony Shaw, Pastor Church of the Valley Tuesday & Thursdays from 11 am to 3 pm for $4.00. Join Us for Sunday Worship! 842-5602 Twin Bridges Worship & Sunday School Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church 9:45 a.m. Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Bethel UMC Sunday Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. 10 a.m. adult forum Sheridan TWIN BRIDGES 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. www.rvec.org Bible Study Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. SENIOR CENTER Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Ready Set Grow Preschool The Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center One block behind IGA, Sheridan Contact Julie Russell 842-5876 682-4199 843-5296 842-7713 provides meals for seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon at the Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center. Meals are for seniors 60 years and up (spouses and caregivers GET RESULTS. are invited). Donations for meals are appreciated. Activities include bingo each Monday, cards on Wednesday. The Senior Center Group meets the advertise in The Madisonian. first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. call 682-7755 to make a plan.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group – LIFERING – Meeting Every Thurs. at Faced with a drinking problem? A Life Ring group is starting in En- 8 p.m., Church of the Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. nis. Lifering is an abstinence-based, Valley, Twin Bridges ALANON MEETING SUN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, worldwide network of people seeking Same Time - Same Place Virginia City Library to live in recovery from addiction to MON. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of alcohol or non-medically indicated ENNIS FAMILY and FRIENDS M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking “Keep it Simple.” drugs. SUPPORT GROUP ALANON WED. - 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church in Jeffers In Lifering, we offer each other 100 Prairie Way, Ennis (599-3659) Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley A.A. MEETING FRI. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of Thursdays, 8 pm Bethany Hall, Sheridan M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking peer-to-peer support to encourage For those who have a loved one personal growth and empowerment. struggling with any type of addiction (behind Methodist Church) 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis ALANON Wednesdays ~ 8 p . m . Those interested in participating, can Tuesdays ~ 5 p . m . Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm 843-5352 Virginia City Suzy 685-3692 call 682-4463. THE MADISONIAN B10 August 1, 2019

Download the b2 VirtualCare App to talk to a doctor after hours, today.

Get answers from doctors. Not some randos on the internet.

Ongoing headache? Get answers after hours for commonly treated conditions such as sinus infections, or ﬂu and cold symptoms from your cellphone, computer or tablet with b2 VirtualCare.

Convenient care when & where you need it. THE MADISONIAN B11 August 1, 2019

CORPS OF REDISCOVERY continued FROM V9

Cooking hamburger, orache, and prickly pear “nogales” in the wok

Senieur’s Reach Recreation Area. Campsites like this inspired the creation of the Jefferson River Canoe Trail. Three Great Services Under One Roof!

ConstruCtIon Locally Owned & Operated Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured

The White Cliffs of the Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River. Call Mike McKitrick Today! ten days to explore and debate on a nearby cliff face. Later we dantly on the Missouri. A 406-682-4529 which fork was the true Mis- camped near Hole-in-the-Wall. relative of spinach, the plant has souri. For me it is also a conflu- Although the hole is in the become our preferred green to 100 Prairie Way #2 - Ennis, Mt 59729 ence of memories, having pad- side of a cliff, the backside is complement our meals. dling the Marias River exactly accessible by foot. Every walk Every four or five days one year ago, the maiden voyage turns into a botany walk as we we take a layover day, here at and test of Belladonna Beaver encounter new flowers, here an Slaughter River, to take addi- the dugout canoe. obvious pea like a milkvetch, tional time for bird-watching, We improvised camp on but with deeply segmented botanizing, sewing projects, ’ ? Boggs Island in one of the few pods that indicate a sweetvetch writing, and relaxing, then back Where s Melinda spaces free of deep grass and instead. in the canoes and the journey poison ivy, settling in just before Feral orache grows abun- continues. a big storm blew through. Josiah striKe Gold! Find your Montana dream!! bravely finished cooking dinner under a tarp, and we enjoyed * Home with large shop and no eating and talking there until covenants! $294,900 it seemed that even the tarp would blow away. We collapsed * Motivated Seller reduced cabin on it for the night and ran for our horsey 20 acres to $349,900 individual tents. The next day brought us * 3 bed - 2 bath on 1.6 landscaped beyond Virgelle Ferry and Coal acres within minutes of downtown. Banks Landing to camp at Little Seller wants offer!!! Sandy Creek, where we slogged through fifty feet of mud to Jim, Dennis, Frank & Steve * Land allows modular and shop dry ground. Although one beginning at $34,900 should avoid camping under ClassiC Western MusiC cottonwood trees in wind and and Folk roCk * 10+ acres with well, power and access to public lands for hunting, lightning, there was little choice Our upcoming performance dates are: there, but wow, that storm was fishing, hiking, and 4 wheeling. $119,000 spectacular! Other paddlers later sat. 8/10, Pioneer Bar, Virginia City, 6:00-8:00 pm said the storm packed seventy mile-per-hour winds. Fri. 8/16, ted’s Grille, Bozeman, 6:30-9:30 pm Melinda Merrill, Broker Another day in the canoes thurs. 8/22, Gravel Bar, ennis, 6:00-8:00 pm © 2019 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee sun. 9/1,Willie’s distillery, ennis, 2:00-4:00 pm of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire brought us to the actual White Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of Cliffs and the official start of sat. 9/7, norris Hot springs, norris, 7:00-9:30 pm America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. the Wild and Scenic River. We stopped at Eagle Creek for lunch For more information, contact Dennis Aigner, and hiked to see petroglyphs (406) 682-4681 or [email protected]. 406.596.4288 | [email protected] Pierce Flooring and Cabinet Design Center Proudly Serving the Ennis Community

Marc Avalos, Project Manager, 406-209-1026, [email protected] THE MADISONIAN B12 August 1, 2019

Wildflowers in bloom. PHOTO BY JANA BOUNDS

MONDAYS community room. Every two weeks over the Post 89 Huge Yard Sale Library Book Sale 6:30 p.m. Books and Babies, Ennis TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 Every Monday, Wednesday Madison Valley Public Library, summer, from 5 p.m. - 9 at the Post Bldg, There will be an eclectic and Friday 10:30 a.m. 682-7244 Adult Pickleball 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. p.m., the Ruby Valley Brew 217 Main Street Sheridan. assortment of fiction, All adults are welcomed to play 11 a.m. Volunteers Wanted! will host a Classic Car/ All Proceeds benefit local nonfiction, vintage, DVDs, pickleball at the Sheridan Ball Baby Bistro, Fields at AR 72150. Ennis Help us make a fence Motorcycle Cruise-In. This American LegionYouth and CDs. Come on out to First and third Wednesday of is a free event to all. Programs support your library! 2:30 p.m. the month at the Madison Valley friendly for wildlife! The Madison County Mental Public Library GYC is a collaborator on Our local farmers market will Health Local Advisory be taking place at the same TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 Council, Virginia City THURSDAYS the pronghorn migration SATURDAY & SUNDAY, Meeting the first Monday of MV Woman’s Club project in the Madison time, along with music and AUGUST 3-4 R each month from 2:30 - 4:30 FIRST THURS OF EA. MONTH wonderful food being dished 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. p.m. at Thompson-Hickman September through May at Valley, and this project Library. noon at the Madison Valley focuses on getting fences up. Please pass on the 10 a.m. Summer Wildlife Speaker Baptist Church. word and we look forward Series: Otters 10:30 a.m. fixed to allow pronghorn to Pony Days E Ennis Arts Association, Ennis 1 p.m. move more freely across to lining main street with Did you know that river otter Meet on the second Monday of MV Manor Auxilary Meeting, This year’s theme is every month. Ennis the landscape.Meet at the old time beauties. Call in compliments of Mrs. can stay under water for ennisartsassociation.org SECOND THURS Storey Ditch Boat Launch at the brewery for updates: up to 8 minutes? Join us at OF EA. MONTH Katharine O Adkins (Mrs. W. G TUESDAYS Madison Valley Manor Sun in scenic Madison Valley 406.842.5977. Henry Adkins). In the 1920’s, the Divide Grange Hall in 10:30 a.m. Room Divide, MT for our seventh Tuesdays and Thursdays and we’ll carpool to the Katherine wrote an article Summer Reading Program 7 a.m. site. All physical fitness FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 as Historian of The Pony annual Summer Wildlife Come join the Children’s SUP Land/Water Fitness Speaker Series to find out U Summer Reading Program Class, Ennis, levels welcome. Lunch and 4 p.m. Women’s Club that was at the Thompson-Hickman Paddle & Pilates on stand- beverages provided. RSVP The 100th Anniversary of published in the Three Forks more about Otters! Wildlife Madison County Library. up paddleboards on Ennis Biologist, Kerry Foresman of Tuesdays are for babies- Pre-K. Lake. 75-minute classes every required. the Twin Bridges Veteran’s Journal and also sent to the Thursdays are for elementary Thursday at 7 a.m. Call or text For more information about Organization Historical Archives in Helena. MSU will present on Otters. L kids. Christine at 406-600-6379 to Local beef and lamb will be reserve your spot. what the work will entail, Women for Veterans It was titled “Early History of 9:30 a.m. what to bring, and to Auxiliary is serving provided as the main course Commissioner’s Meeting, FRIDAYS Pony”. Her final line of the Virginia City 9 a.m. RSVP please contact lunch, including a 100th article read: With the coming of and a community potluck A Madison Co. Commissioners Tennis, Ennis Brooke Shifrin at bshifrin@ is encouraged. Dinner will meet every Tuesday in the 9 a.m. til 1p.m., come play anniversary cake. Invitation the Northern Pacific Railway in Annex Building. tennis at the Madison Meadows greateryellowstone.org or is extended to veterans and 1890, Pony has felt secure of begin at 6 p.m., followed by Golf Course. All levels welcome. (406) 586-1593. their families. the presentation at 7 p.m. R 10:30 a.m. her “place in the sun.” Children’s Story & Craft Time, 11 a.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 Virginia City Story Time, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Every Tuesday at the Thompson Ennis TWO FRIDAYS: AUGUST 16, FRIDAY - SUNDAY, 10 a.m. Hickman Library. Pre-K to Grade 2. Madison SEPTEMBER 20 AUGUST 2 - 4 Annual Brunch Fundraiser Valley Public Library. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 682-7244. for Jackson’s Garden- Movie Night, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 5 p.m. – Sunday Sheridan Madison Valley Arts Virginia City 5:30 p.m. Festival Movie Night at the Thompson- Live Music, Ennis Evening of Art anytime Join us for our 10th annual E Hickman Madison County Willlie’s Distillery hosts live At the Gallery 287 and the Montucky Campout on the The Ennis Arts Association Library music in the tasting room. Sunday Brunch Fundraiser Every other Tuesday night. Cattleman Gallery in Ennis, Ruby River at Jackson’s Garden in presents the 24th Annual SATURDAYS Montana. Come enjoy Join us as DJ Quinn’s Ranch Madison Valley Arts Festival Open Table Tennis, 10 a.m. - noon Sheridan. Church service V Pony 7 - 9 p.m. Jeffers Garden Market refreshments and meet the for a weekend of camping, at 9:00 followed by brunch at the Perter T’s Park in For all ages and skill levels - Every Saturday downtown Ennis. Come Two Tables Join us at the Jeffers featured artists at two of fishing and good times. served from 10:00-noon. At the Pony School Community Garden next to the the friendliest and finest There will be a casting Brunch is by donation and join the festivities! There Info @ 685-3481 Trinity Episcopal Church. will be 59 juried artists, E galleries in Montana. Free competition, live music all proceeds go towards Support group, Ennis 9 a.m. – noon and open to all ages. Bring Saturday night and enough operating expenses.There food vendors, an art raffle Ennis family and friends support Every Saturday, May through and live music by the Tune group for those struggling with September your guests and friends! Montucky Coldsnacks will be a silent auction addiction. 5 p.m. 100 Prairie Twin Bridges Farmers Market For more information for all! This is a 21+ event and the drawing for the Tanglers. N Way, 599-3659. We invite everyone who makes it, bakes it, sells it & grows it email cathy@Gallery287. sponsored by Montucky winners of the raffle. Come WEDNESDAYS to join us every Saturday at com or visit https:// Coldsnacks, Willie’s TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 8:30 a.m. Main Street City Park (weather and enjoy the company of TOPS, Ennis permitted). www.facebook.com/ Distillery, IFlyFishMontana, friends and neighbors and T Weekly weigh-ins are events/371131383503952/ 6 p.m. at 8:30 a.m. FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY Moonshine Rod Co. and tour the garden to see Meetings at 9 a.m. and Komado Joe. Go to whats growing. 2 miles east American Legion Post 89 MVMC in downstairs 7 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Montuckycampout.bpt. in Sheridan Post Meeting S conference room. Jeanne, Live Music - Norris of Sheridan on Mill Creek 682-3299 AND AUGUST 22 me for tickets and more Road. All Veterans are 9 a.m. welcome to attend. 9 a.m. Farmers’ Market, Twin 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. information. Tennis, Ennis Bridges TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 9 a.m. til 1p.m., come play Every day. Sheridan, Montana - tennis at the Madison Meadows Cruise-In SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Golf Course. All levels welcome. SUNDAY CARS-FOOD-MUSIC- 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. FARMERS MARKET- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During Library Hours Yoga with Emily Live Music, Ennis Join us for yoga with Emily Willlie’s Distillery hosts live FAMILY FUN!! Sheridan American Legion Madison Valley Public at the Thompson- Hickman music in the tasting room. Madison County Library

Please email any EVENINGS: ADULTS $8 • SENIORS $6.50 • CHILDREN (12 & UNDER) $6 SHOW TIME AT 7:15 PM, BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 6:30 PM events to Now playing: Come and news@ Yesterday (PG13) The Beatles madisoniannews. Let’s Go to the Movies this Weekend! com Friday 7:15 • Saturday 7:15 pm • Matinee Sunday 4:00 pm Celebrate! COMING SOON: or submit on Toy Story 4 (G), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (R) Please call to verify for last minute changes 682-4023 | 115 Main St, Ennis OutpostEvents.net. EnnisMovies.com | Facebook.com/MadisonTheatreEnnis Live Music It’s Larry Perry’s N RRIS HOT SPRINGS Fri. 8/2 79th birthday! Big Bo Festivities will take place LIVE MUSIC IN THE DOME Fridayand on August 3 at 1:00 p.m. at fRI 8/2 TOM KIRwaN fOlK/COuNTRy/aMeRICaNa Girl Kacey the Twin Bridges School SaT 8/3 KaRaj lunchroom. A taco bar, cake and aCOuSTIC fOlK ROCK SuN 8/4 jOSePH RuNNING CRaNe Sat. 8/3 cookies will be provided. aMeRICaNa/fOlK No gifts necessary. 50-MIle GRIll & CaMPGROuNd NOw OPeN! Tim Miller We hope to see as many people Hwy 84 @ Hwy 287 • 15 MIleS NORTH Of eNNIS as possible coming together to OPeN 10aM-10PM (ClOSed TueSday) celebrate Larry. NORRISHOTSPRINGS.COM • 406-685-3303 682-5553