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By HANNAH KEARSE [email protected]

Madison County now has more active COVID-19 cases then it did before the statewide lockdown. A of July 7, Madison County has 11 active cases. This does not account for the three out-of-staters who have tested positive and are isolating in Madison County, according to the Madison Coun- ty Public Health Department Nurse Melissa Brummel. Another 48 Madison County residents are quarantining and unable to go to work because they have been in close contact with a known COVID-19 case. Teigan Wilcox, from Absarokee, sits on his horse Smokey next to his father, Ty Wilcox, outside the Ennis Rodeo Arena July 3. Ty “If people follow the 6 feet rule,” Brummel said. “We can really competed and won in the 2006 Ennis Rodeo. He competed in the tie down roping after a 14-year hiatus from the Ennis Rodeo. decrease the amount of people who are in quarantine and out of a See more from the Ennis Rodeo on page B1. PHOTO BY HANNAH KEARSE job.” Statewide, active cases are approaching 600 with 80 new cases confirmed July 7. A combination of reasons explains the increasing COVID-19 cases in Montana. Testing is more readily available, Montana’s tourist season is attracting visitors and some Montanan’s have grown complacent. Students’ show Most of Madison County’s active cases are under the age of 60. But two Madison County residents who test positive for COVID-19 MADISON COUNTY FAIR are in their 60s, which increases their chances of developing a life-threatening case of the virus. Many of these cases were detected By HANNAH KEARSE through MCPHD’s contact tracing, after individuals came into close [email protected] contact with a known person infected with COVID-19. “You’re not in close contact if you’re 6 feet apart,” Brummel said. FFA and 4-H students will showcase their animals at the Madison County Fair Aug. 12-16. The Madison County Board of Commissioners, at the recommendation of the Madison County Fair Board, canceled all entertainment for the 2020 county fair. The coronavirus posed too much of a risk to the staff, volunteers, participants and spectators to conduct the rodeo, parade, indoor vendors and open classes. But the animal showcases and livestock sales portion of the Drive through fair met COVID-19 safety requirements. “We did it for the kids this year,” Madison County Fairgrounds Manager Dana Escott said. “The kids put surveillance in a lot of effort and time with these animals.” Each late winter/early spring, 4-H and FFA stu- dents purchase baby animals to care for and showcase about six months later. Students raise any domestic testing animal of their choosing – cats, dogs, chickens, rab- bits, pigs, cows, sheep, goats. Students are judged on their showmanship of their animal. Livestock animals MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH are also judged on their desirable market traits. All market animals are sold in an auction after being DEPARTMENT IN VIRGINIA CITY exhibited and judged. “It gives the kids a snapshot of what the industry is like,” Madison and Jefferson County 4-H Agent By HANNAH KEARSE coronavirus symptoms are not Mikayla Hudson said. [email protected] eligible for surveillance testing All the animals, except pigs, will be shown in the and should be tested at a clinic. grandstands arena. The larger arena will allow for Surveillance testing will COVID-19 tests for symptomatic social distancing among the students and the limited be available to people without individuals are prioritized and spectators. Unleashed pigs would be a mess in the COVID-19 symptoms from 10 will receive quicker results than grandstands, according to Escott. Pigs will be shown a.m. to 6 p.m. July 10. being tested in the surveillance in a smaller arena designed to show pigs. Ten pigs The Madison County Public program. Both tests are free. will be exhibited at a time and rotated through until Health Department and the The surveillance testing is a final grand champion and a reserve champion is National Guard will be conduct- conducted from people’s cars. awarded. ing the drive through testing at 7 The workers at the drive through According to Escott, most fairs in the state have Placer Loop in between Virginia surveillance testing site will be in made similar decisions about their county fairs. Stu- City and Nevada City. Any- protective gear and are further dent participation is lower than usual, but it is unclear where between 750 and 1,000 protected if people remain in by how much. Hudson said that the participation rate tests will be available for any their cars. Individuals will use is not as bad as she predicted, with Madison County’s asymptomatic individuals in the a cotton nasal swab to collect a 4-H exhibitors at 61% of the 2019 participation. area. According to the MCPHD, sample that will be labeled and The Madison County Fair Office is selling the 2020 t-shirts over the phone for those The Madison County Public Health Board has ap- Madison County residents will sent to a lab. not participating in the livestock portion of the fair. The shirts were designed by proved the showcase and livestock sale’s health plan. have preference in the testing, Test results will be returned Therese Hutchinson from Twin Bridges. “I really think it’s going to go off without a hitch,” but visitors can be tested as well. between 7-10 days. Hudson said. People who are displaying

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Custom Building Design 40-foot waterway construction & setback, approves PUD

By KEELY LARSON Lee’s Pool is from Jack Creek meadow’ of the property. Grigsby asked the board to [email protected] Road via Lone Mountain and The applicant asked for the deny the request and address Moonlight Trail from the east 100-foot construction setback the shortcomings Bacon iden- The Lee’s Pool Subdivision (Big Sky) side. The staff report specified for perennial streams tified in her report, including • Conventional Frame Homes Public Hearing was originally called for the pavement of this in the MCSR to be reduced to a blanket 40-foot setback, and • Commercial Remodels & Additions scheduled Jan 29. The appli- section of road to comply with 40 feet, “in order to establish asked the applicant to delineate cant, Moonlight Basin, request- Madison County Subdivision guest cabins on a forested area where buildings under 100 feet • Hand-crafted Log Homes ed to postpone this hearing Regulations (MCSR), which of higher ground between the would be built. to address topics in the staff the applicant recognized as the ‘west’ and ‘east’ meadows,” Ho- “We did ask for a blanket All phases of construction, design and consulting report including a Geotech intention. gle said in the staff report. 40-foot stream setback,” Kevin analysis, and resubmitted part The main proposed road is “The streams and other wa- Germain, applicant on behalf of e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com eight of the preliminary plat referred to as Roosevelt Road ter bodies are being preserved Moonlight, said. “The only area brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 which discussed a request for which would loop around to to a maximum extent possible. we need it is right here. It can p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 a stream construction setback connect with another road, Big Impacts have been limited to be limited to this one area. It’s reduction. Stick Road, to potentially pro- road crossings and utilities only on the map and that’s the only After the resubmittal, vide alternate emergency access. where absolutely necessary. No area that we need a relaxation COVID-19 altered board In terms of geological haz- buildings or site grading will with the streamside setback is operations and the public ards, the original preliminary impact the streams or other wa- right in that general cluster.” hearing was postponed until it plat showed construction areas ter bodies,” the applicant stated He asked if the board denied could be conducted in-person, in orange and red Geotech in the preliminary plat. the setback that the applicant in alignment with Gov. Steve areas. These were plotted as The setback would allow for be able to look into open spaces Bullock’s Phase Two of reopen- condo lot units to allow for clustered development, which for development possibilities. 121 West Main Street, Ennis, MT ing Montana. The in-person flexibility of placement in the aims to preserve open space The board questioned why Gemcore (waterproof LVT & Hardwood) hearing was held on Monday, future. Site-specific Geotech areas and promote efficiency, the cabins could not be moved June 29 with options to attend will be performed, and the ap- preservation and enhancement back further from the stream to Carpet - Vinyl - Hardwoood via WebEx or dial-in. plicant assured the staff’s con- of those spaces. “The objective abide by the 100-foot setback in NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL! The Lee’s Pool Subdivision ditions would be met regarding is to allow for thoughtful design the MCSR. Moving the cabins is proposed to have commercial geological safety. practices in circumstances back would encroach upon Owner/Sales/Installation - Rob Blair (406) 539-1440 elements including a hotel, a The key elements sur- where functionality is main- existing wetlands. The board ski lodge, a spa, a restaurant rounding this preliminary plat tained while observing a sensi- also asked if these 13 cabins and a parking area. Residential included its status as a Planned tivity to the site characteristics,” proposed near the unnamed elements would include condo Unit Development (PUD) and Hogle said in the staff report. stream were crucial to the lots, cabins and family resi- the request for a decreased After going through a development plan. Germain dences, totaling 96 hotel keys construction setback near a wa- summary of the staff report and confirmed this, saying they were essential for a successful hotel operation. Sherwood Swanson Most board members did not approve of the reduced set- back. The issue is complicated Drywall Inc. and much debate about unclear Hanging Finishing definitions and regulations that could be interpreted in multiple Custom Textures Painting ways developed. “Residents like Dr. Sheridan, Office: (406)682-5438 Cell: (406)599-3524 who have lived in the canyon, and those residents that we heard from tonight—there are a lot of pieces to this puzzle. I don’t have the answer and I’m Lisa Brubaker, LCSW, LLC aware that the conversation Licensed Clinical Social Worker has been going on a long time, but there are so many sides to It’s never too late to find balance. the story. It’s not going to be answered in the subdivision PO Box 602 review,” Hogle said. Ennis, Montana 59729 The board went through 35 [email protected] findings of fact and voted on Insurance Accepted. (406) 670-4546 whether to approve or not. The MSCR stream construction Individual & Couples Specializing in Adults setback of 100 feet, as the board Counseling & Adolescents saw it, was imperative to protect Photo including the stream in question, looking south at the bottom of the ‘west meadow.’ PHOTO COUR- the headwaters that flow into TESY OF ALEX HOGLE, PLANNING BOARD STAFF REPORT Moonlight and Jack Creek and ultimately the Madison River. and 66 residential units. terway which impacted public hearing from the applicant and At ten minutes before 1 Lee’s Pool would be serviced health safety and protection of others, the meeting was opened a.m., the planning board voted by existing facilities—water and riparian resources, according to to public comment. Lynn unanimously to disapprove of Stay safe wastewater treatment through the board. Bacon, wildlife biologist and the 40-foot setback request. Moonlight Basin Water and “The language in our reg- professional wetlands scientist Laurie Schmidt pointed out in out there. Sewer District and existing util- ulations does provide oppor- and principal of TerraQuatic, her 20 years of experience the ities offered within the site and tunities through the PUD for LLC, pointed out that Montana board has never gone against along Jack Creek Road. somebody to modify or custom- Fish Wildlife & Parks did not the MCRS. The board did The Big Sky Fire Depart- ize the applicable development approve of the 40-foot set- approve the preliminary plat as ment and the Gallatin County standards for a particular pro- back. “Clustering for me is not PUD. Sheriff’s Department—through posal. That has been the avenue enough of a reason,” she said. Moving forward, the board an interlocal agreement with or the mechanism by which the Paul Grigsby, attorney in will forward their insight to the the Madison County Sheriff’s applicant has requested the re- Bozeman representing Dr. county commissioners within Department—would serve the duction,” Alex Hogle, planning Howard and Brenda Sheridan 10 days after the meeting. “We area. director, said at the meeting. who live along Jack Creek Road, do not make any final deci- Elements in the preliminary If criteria are met, an expressed the importance of sions,” Darlene Tussing, board plat that required extra discus- applicant may use the PUD to the wildlife corridor where president, said. sion included access, geolog- request modifications, in this construction was intended. The Madison County Board ical hazards and a proposed case, a construction setback “It’s just not appropriate in that of Commissioners will decide waterway construction setback reduction. The setback is in area between the two wetlands, whether or not to approve the HARDY DRYWALL reduction. relation to an unnamed, peren- between the two meadows,” setback informed by the find- The intended access to nial stream located in the ‘west Grigsby said. ings of the planning board. FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO 596-3137

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By HANNAH KEARSE baugh’s job, and he said that he ties, had the opportunities they [email protected] understood the seriousness of needed to decrease any likeli- the COVID-19 pandemic. hood of contacting COVID-19 The Ennis Rodeo was on The NRA’s COVID-19 re- – hand sanitizer, hand washing the right track in complying sponse and action plan resem- stations, rodeo-themed social with safety regulations over the bles much of Gov. Steve Bull- distancing signs. The event Fourth of July weekend. ock’s orders, both including the venue checked the appropriate Ennis continued its 66-year importance of social distancing boxes for an COVID-era event. tradition with its Fourth of July requirements. The governor’s But Linebaugh’s announcement Rodeo July 3-4. Preparation orders require social distancing went against these efforts, for the event was more com- of 6 feet for events with over 50 which according to him was plicated than in past years due people. The NRA’s guidelines unintentional. to the COVID-19 pandemic. say to “limit physical contact to “I understand it’s a serious The Ennis Rodeo Club and the the greatest extent possible.” thing,” Linebaugh said. Madison County Public Health Linebaugh said that he did NRA President Joe Warner Department worked together not recall the announcement said the statement is part of to make a safe rodeo for its that took place during the team the rodeo lifestyle, and that contestants and spectators. The roping competition July 3. After he himself has said something Northern Rodeo Association two to three hours of constant like it many times as a rodeo announcer, Josh Linebaugh, talking, it can be difficult to commentator. was compliant with public safe- remember what was said, ac- “It’s part of the commandry, ty measures until one address- cording to Linebaugh. introducing yourself to your ment to the audience during the “If I said it, not saying I did, neighbor” Warner said. team roping competition July 3. not saying I didn’t,” Linebaugh Warner also apologized for “Turn to your left and shake said. “If I did, I first and fore- Linebaugh’s statement. Line- hands with your neighbor,” most apologize.” baugh’s knack for blending Linebaugh said. “Turn to your The coronavirus pandemic humor with riding outcomes right and shake hands with has canceled many of Madison kept the pace of the evening. He your other neighbor. It’s ok, we County’s traditions over the was encouraging to each rider. A couple of cowboys stand around the arena next to the Ennis Rodeo Club's COVID-19 signage July 3. can do that here.” last several months. It was no When Havre contestant George PHOTO BY HANNAH KEARSE Linebaugh’s quick wit has surprise that an electricity radi- Marcenko was bucked off his been a part of the Ennis Rodeo ated from the crowd during the horse in the tie down roping for three years. He has always county’s first official gathering competition, Linebaugh’s “He gave the livestock a He had anecdotes for con- “Give it up for Gavin enjoyed working with the Ennis since March. Smiles were abun- commentary brought the crowd break in a quick 14-in-4 with a testants. His familiarity with Nelson,” Linebaugh said. “Last Rodeo Club and Ennis. The dant and wide. from an uncomfortable mur- mild concussion,” Linebaugh the riders and the sport was year he went over the fence on a pandemic has impacted Line- People, at their own liber- mur to a steady applause. said. evident. great bucking horse.”

to three or four big cities, and in 2014, Campbell argued that parents age. they’re the only places that have a a well-designed long-term care “Virtually everyone would large number of youth. Montana system delivers good benefits at a welcome any help that a new pro- has two counties, Gallatin and moderate cost. gram would provide,” Campbell Missoula, that have lots of young “Good long-term care will said. people. Everywhere else they’re lead to real savings in health care And the earlier a long-term just gone.” provision,” he said. “Frail older care system is started, the lower If Montana were ever to people who get good day-to-day the cost, according to Campbell. consider a nursing care insurance care are less likely to get sick, “When the number of qualify- program, Dowdle said, one con- and particularly are less likely to ing older people is relatively low, cern would be making sure there relapse after being hospitalized. and traditional family supports are enough young people to pay Long-term care is inherently less are still working fairly well, the into the program. costly than medical care, as it uses demand for public programs will But John Campbell, a profes- staff with lower wages and does not be very high,” he explained. sor emeritus of political science not lead to open-ended benefits.” Campbell said that means at the University of Michigan Campbell said that in any Montana would be well-served and one of America’s foremost society in which the population is to look into the possibilities of an experts on Japanese health care aging, the issue is acutely felt by elderly care system now, before and policy implementation, more and more ordinary citizens demand becomes overwhelming, believes governments would be who are concerned about what and while there are enough young Montana is the oldest state west of the Mississippi, and demographic wise to consider similar options. will happen to their parents, and people to pay for it. In a paper for the World Bank ultimately themselves, as their projections show the state growing collectively older as more Montanans enter their senior years. The economic, cultural, and personal impacts of that trend present the state and its residents with new challenges and, with those challenges, opportunities. Graying Pains is a series of weekly stories and broadcasts exploring those challenges and opportunities in communities statewide. By investigating how other communities have responded to the issues raised by aging, Graying Pains hopes to point the way toward policies and innovations that can help Montana, and Montanans, improve with age. VOLUNTEER The series is produced by the Montana Fourth Estate Project, a collaboration among 13 Montana newsrooms and the University of Montana School of Journalism under the auspices of the Montana Newspaper Association and the SPOTLIGHT Solutions Journalism Network. See montanafourthestate.org for the collected Graying Pains stories and more information.

Last week in Graying Pains, said. move her to my brother’s house.” the Missoulian’s David Erickson However, voters here are Coclough said the health care examined the introduction and highly protective of health care system in the United States is very implementation of Kaigo Hoken, programs like Medicare and Med- different from that in Japan. or care insurance, in Japan, the icaid that overwhelmingly benefit “Health insurance here [in the world’s demographically oldest older people, he acknowledged. United States] is tremendously country. This week’s conclusion Dr. Yoshi Colclough is an high, much much higher than in of that story explores how a associate professor of nursing at Japan,” she said. “If you need your similar policy might translate to Montana State University. She appendix removed, for example, 10K Montana, the oldest state in the grew up in Japan and remembers and need surgery, in Japan wher- $ donated American West. how her mother took care of her ever you go, you pay only to the Keely Larson A full 13% of Montanans are grandmother. hospital, only one bill. Wherever The Madisonian in their 60s, and the “baby boom- “There’s a complete family re- you go it’s the same price, basical- er” generation is nearing or enter- sponsibility to take care of elders,” ly. Here it’s completely different. Rocky Mountain Supply (RMS) announced a $5,000 grant to the University of Montana Western ing retirement age. Care for the she explained. “When I was born, You pay for the physician, you pay Foundation and the Montana Center for Horsemanship in Dillon, Mont. elderly will become an increas- [my grandmother] was already the lab people, you have different The donation was matched dollar for dollar to reach $10,000 through a CHS Seeds for Stewardship ingly pressing issue in Montana living with us.” bills. So the health system is dif- as larger and larger numbers of In Kobe, Japan, a city with a ferent, so I don’t know if it’s going grant. This money will go towards classroom construction in the Montana Center for Horsemanship. voters enter the older brackets of population of 1.5 million, Col- to work here.” The Montana Center for Horsemanship focuses on a specific practice of equestrian care called the state’s demographics. clough said, there were only three There’s no doubt that Montana natural horsemanship, “a philosophy and approach based on understanding horse behavior and the In an interview with the nursing homes when she was is facing a crisis. According to horse’s natural instincts,” its website said. “Its focus is on working with the horse to build a foundation living there. For many Japanese Missoulian, Montana Gov. Steve Melissa Favreault of the Urban of mutual trust and respect, enabling the horse to act and respond with willingness and a desire to be Bullock said he believes the women, taking care of the elderly Institute and Judith Dey of the state’s voters prioritize allocating is a way of life and can get in the U.S. Department of Health and a partner.” resources toward the elderly in way of a career. Human Services, Americans who Beyond classroom construction, the aim of the donation is to help young people pursue careers in many cases. He pointed to the “My mother’s generation need long-term care can expect the agricultural industry, which horsemanship falls under, Brad Gjermo, CEO of RMS, said. fact that Montana is one of just a didn’t need to work outside the to incur costs of $138,000, on “We’re proud to support this project as a way to strengthen the community and see it thrive. Pro- handful of states without publicly home,” Colclough said. “That’s average. They say that about half jects like this are essential to enriching our rural area and the people who live here,” Gjermo said. funded preschool, despite his more a man’s responsibility. The of Americans turning 65 today administration’s concerted efforts woman takes care of the family. will eventually need assistance The collaboration between RMS and the CHS Seeds for Stewardship grant allows for expanded to win funding from the state For people educated before World with bathing, dressing and other local impact, both monetarily and through commitment to rural youth leadership. Legislature. War II, there’s a separate male and personal activities. Yet people ages “Education is central to our mission,” Montana Center for Horsemanship president William Kriegel “Not in my experience,” female role. It’s pretty much old 55 to 64 with retirement savings said. “This grant will further help us to provide the resources and facilities that advance learning Bullock said, when asked if traditional.” accounts have a median balance Montana voters would generally She said some older people, of $104,000, according to the opportunities for rural youth and economic development for our rural community. We are grateful rather spend money on policies like her father, didn’t like out- National Institute on Retirement for these dynamic partnerships.” that mainly benefit young people siders coming into the home to Security. rather than those of advanced cook and clean. However, when Brian Dowdle, an assistant age. “Our legacy citizens have so her mother lost her eyesight, professor of Japanese at the Uni- much more voting power. It’s an Colclough, said the law paid for a versity of Montana, said Japan’s High Speed Internet interesting dynamic.” helper to be there for an hour and demographics are similar in many Without any knowledge of a half every day. That also means ways to Montana’s. Digital Voice Japan’s policies, Bullock said he good jobs for Japanese people, “If you look at the population was doubtful that Montana voters many of them women. pyramids of Montana coun- would approve a statewide man- “I don’t think we could have ties, you’ll see a big hole in the Long Distance datory nursing care insurance law afforded it,” Colclough said, when 18-to-25 age bracket,” he said. in any form. asked how her family would have “The young people are gone and Business Systems “When you’re talking about a taken care of her mother if the they’re not coming back. 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This is due to schools fail- competency. 72% of black kids are new study by The Education Trust, This article is about the upper ing to hold all students accountable raised without a father being pres- reveals that graduation rates for Any submissions to our paper, including photos or content, may be used in echelon tier of colleges lower- to a high standard. We integrated ent. Those children are four times African American students (print- any of our print and digital products. ing their grading standards to and lowered our standards. Now more prone to be involved in crime ed March 7, 2017) are the lowest accommodate black students. How we pay the consequences. Look and fail in school. That is a moral of all races and ethnicities. The is that not discriminatory to other at every other minority who has responsibility issue not a problem lowering of standards has clearly NEWS & ADVERTISING minorities.? Would you want the entered this country WITHOUT solved by lowering the standards in not improved or even maintained a DEADLINE surgeon working on you who was a assistance. These people struggled our education system. quality of education for all. Any ads accepted after the Friday deadline of 5 p.m. will be product of the lower standard? For and not only survived but excelled My daughter graduated from a Lowering the standard is racist. 5 p.m. - Friday charged a $25 late fee. over 55 years we have had an inte- on their own. No standards were college that was ranked in the top That implies being too stupid to do grated education system. This was lowered for them. In many cases, 50 in the nation. After she graduat- it on your own. initiated so that the “separate but not only did they have to learn a ed and went on to Vet school, they equal” notion could be done away new language, but play catch up lowered their standards to accom- with and all individuals would in where they were educational- modate black students. Within Marc Dingfelder Editor’s note: have the same quality of education ly. They accomplished this and four years, their national ranking Ennis, MT The Madisonian does available to them. The most recent thrived. We have thrown money plummeted to below 100. As a not endorse the viewpoints or statements of those who submit letters to the editor.

Please do your own research obituaries and check your facts. Dorothy Brown newly adopted home and grew celebrated. She embodied the idea Ashley Kent (Brandon), Kerri deep roots in Sheridan and the that life is what you make of it and Passmore (Miles), Aubrie and surrounding areas. Retirement met all challenges with a positive Kyle Perry. Five great grand- from her long held position as the attitude. children, Kyra and Aili Varner, Madison County Clerk and Re- Dorothy treasured her Karli and Landon Passmore, Klasen Septic corder gave her the opportunity friendships near and far. She en- Bodhi Kent, as well as nieces and to embark upon adventures and joyed the time she spent in Bible nephews. worldwide travel. She was lucky Study and many various clubs In remembrance of Dorothy, How long has it been since you enough to know love twice and as opportunities to further the donations can be made to a local married Max Jackson after losing relationships she was grateful for. charity. pumped your septic tank? Marion. She valued her community and The family would like to Dorothy went peacefully to be Mom's greatest pleasure was enjoyed volunteering to give back thank the compassionate, kind, with her Loving Heavenly Father ! spending time with her grand- to those around her. and caring providers at Tobacco You don’t want to be out on July 3, 2020 at the age of 87, children. She attended every Dorothy was preceded in Root Mountains Care Center and with her daughters at her side. in a foot of snow, hunting activity come rain or shine - as death by her husbands, Marion Home Park Assisted Living. After growing up the middle their biggest cheerleader and and Max, and her beloved son Please join us for the Celebra- for that lid! child out of seven, she married supporter. She leaves a legacy of Steve. She is survived by her three tion of Life at Jackson Gardens on Marion Brown. The couple had love, kindness, the importance of daughters, Karen, Cheryl (Phil), Friday, July 10 @ 12 p.m. The fam- Call for a quote: four children and moved to “Big Family, hard work, and living life and Judy (Kendon). Five grand- ily will have a private graveside Sky Country” in 1970. Dorothy 406-683-2063 or 925-1076 as an adventure to be enjoyed and children, Amber Varner (Ted), ceremony. embraced and cherished her THE MADISONIAN A5 July 9, 2020

obituaries MADISON COUNTY CONTINUED William “Bill” Emer Yeager Jr DISPATCH December 15, 1962 to June 17, 2020

Madison County Clerk and around her. Recorder gave her the opportu- Dorothy was preceded in 57% OF SCAM VICTIMS nity to embark upon adven- death by her husbands, Marion tures and worldwide travel. and Max, and her beloved son ARE OVER THE AGE OF 60 She was lucky enough to know Steve. She is survived by her love twice and married Max three daughters, Karen, Cheryl Jackson after losing Marion. (Phil), and Judy (Kendon). Five Mom's greatest pleasure grandchildren, Amber Varner was spending time with her (Ted), Ashley Kent (Bran- Madison County residents report scam calls grandchildren. She attended don), Kerri Passmore (Miles), every activity come rain or Aubrie and Kyle Perry. Five shine - as their biggest cheer- great grandchildren, Kyra and leader and supporter. She Aili Varner, Karli and Landon By KEELY LARSON leaves a legacy of love, kind- Passmore, Bodhi Kent, as well [email protected] Dorothy went peacefully to ness, the importance of Family, as nieces and nephews. be with her Loving Heavenly hard work, and living life as an In remembrance of Doro- The Montana Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) received 902 phone/online Father on July 3, 2020 at the adventure to be enjoyed and thy, donations can be made to scam reports from January-July 2020. Of those 902, 511 victims were reported age of 87, with her daughters at celebrated. She embodied the a local charity. over the age of 60. her side. idea that life is what you make The family would like to After growing up the of it and met all challenges thank the compassionate, middle child out of seven, she The types of scams vary. Family-based scams are particularly consequential. with a positive attitude. kind, and caring providers at A caller claims to be a grandchild in trouble, needing thousands of dollars married Marion Brown. The Dorothy treasured her Tobacco Root Mountains Care couple had four children and immediately. While this scam is financially devastating to begin with, it can do friendships near and far. She Center and Home Park Assist- the added damage of leaving the victim embarrassed and unwilling to tell their moved to “Big Sky Country” in enjoyed the time she spent in ed Living. 1970. Dorothy embraced and Bible Study and many vari- Please join us for the families, or law enforcement, what happened. cherished her newly adopted ous clubs as opportunities to Celebration of Life at Jackson home and grew deep roots in further the relationships she Gardens on Friday, July 10 @ “We can try to help and determine you’re not in trouble, that this is a scam,” Sheridan and the surround- was grateful for. She valued her 12 p.m. The family will have a Madison County Sheriff Phil Fortner said. He encouraged folks to never give ing areas. Retirement from community and enjoyed vol- private graveside ceremony. personal information over the phone. There is not a lot law enforcement can do her long held position as the unteering to give back to those once the scammer receives and uses this information.

Often when law enforcement attempts to follow up, scammers’ phone numbers are spoofed or changed. Sender addresses may be from random places or may Ronald Hubert McParland correspond to vacant plots of land with no connection to the scammer.

April 1, 1944 to June 25 ,2020 Dick Lower did call law enforcement after he started receiving scam calls on his landline. Over the past three weeks he received six different calls telling him they weren’t working hard on 2020, while fishing at Reser- he won anything from $1.5 to $10 million. their family ranch in Clem- voir Lake, Ron suddenly passed ents, Calif. Starting with their away. We can only imagine Sometimes it was the same call with the same purpose but a different person honeymoon backpacking trip that God needed the man with on the phone, and other times it was the same person with caller ID in different at Bass lake near Yosemite in the golden gift of gab; a true locations. 1966, Ron and Chris enjoyed man’s man, up in Heaven. He countless other horse and mule will be greatly missed here “The first number I got was from Las Vegas. The second number was from a pack trips together with their on Earth, but he was Blessed wireless call, unknown, and [one] call was from West Virginia and they were all kids and friends. Ron loved to to live and die doing what the same guy,” Lower, Harrison, resident, said. These calls happened within ten cook and was always at home he loved. Rest easy Dad and minutes of each other. in a 4-star kitchen or behind a ride on with your good mule campfire stove. In addition to through the mountains of his wife Chris, his two children Paradise. “And apparently there’s been lots of calls in the area,” Lower continued. He Ron was known as an Brian and Kellie, and his be- Ron is survived in death by heard from another Harrison resident and a couple Ennis residents that received outgoing, friendly and talented loved grandchildren, Cade and his wife Christine McParland similar calls. man who could do just about Hanna McParland, Ron loved of Clements, Calif., his son anything well. He was an avid his animals. His hunting dogs Brian McParland and daugh- At the end of May, the Madison County Police Department was contacted by bird and game hunter, fisher- Hooch, Gus and Lizzie and ter in law Emily of Sheridan, residents regarding Publisher’s Clearing House scams. Essentially, these scams man, mechanical whiz, and he best mule Albert were some of Mont. and beloved grand- send victims fake money and designate how some of it should be spent. Once had an amazing green thumb. his closest friends. children Cade and Hanna, realizing it was a scam and contacting law enforcement after spending the money, He spent his early years work- In 2017 Ron moved to Al- daughter Kellie McParland one adult in their fifties was out $2,500. Sheriff Fortner encouraged people to ing in Agriculture and farming der, Mont. to fulfill his dream Shields of Clements, Calif., report red flags sooner rather than later. in the San Joaquin Valley of of retirement in the Big Sky and his brothers Larry McPar- Country that he loved so much. land, Whitehall, Mont., David California and later branched The fake money was sent in FedEx envelopes. Sheriff Fortner explained out into Retail Hay Sales. A Frequently selling walnuts at McParland, San Jose, Calif. and 1966 graduate of Cal Poly, San Farmer’s Markets and Holiday Rick McParland of Pennsylva- this was the first indication of a red flag. That and specifying spending criteria Luis Obispo in Crop Science, events, Ron fit right in with the nia. He is preceded in death by triggered suspicion. Sometimes scammers send a letter and do not pay attention Ron enjoyed the outdoors so kind and relaxed lifestyle that his parents Hubert and Loretta to the current resident’s name. Sheriff Fortner explained some recipients look much. He was happy planting Montana offers. He made new McParland of Merced, Calif. past the name on the envelope and straight to the millions of dollars. trees, working in his garden, friends there and joined up A private family service and selling walnuts that he with old buddies that already will be held later, and a joyful “If anybody gets that [money] in there, I would suggest contact your local law grew in his orchard. lived in Montana. He was hav- celebration of Ron’s life will be enforcement and try to verify that it was real money,” he said. Chris, his wife of almost 54 ing a grand time there doing planned. Please no flowers are years, enjoyed exploring and what he loved. needed. A scholarship is being Home Instead Inc. offers in-home care to older adults and created a Senior hunting in the Sierras and the On the quiet summer developed in Ron’s name and Montana evening of June 25, will be announced. Fraud Protection Kit which goes through common senior scams and financial Western States with Ron when abuse tactics and discusses why seniors are targets.

Ruth Ann Marchi, a certified senior advisor with Home Instead in Bozeman, presents the protection kit in collaboration with Bozeman detectives and the police department in class form. Once after a class, Marchi received a call from a woman who had attended. The woman explained that someone posing as her grandson in trouble in Mexico needed $10,000 immediately. advertise in The Your partner in community. “She said if it hadn’t been for going to this class, I think I would have fallen for Madisonian. it,” Marchi said. call 682-7755 to make a Check us out on Often, those who fall for a scam feel embarrassed. These examples should plan. highlight the frequency and locality of these situations and show that victims are social media! not alone.

“I hope that everybody that reads it [the article] will understand what those people [scammers] are doing when they’re calling,” Lower said.

The Office of Consumer Protection under the Montana Department of Justice can be used as a resource for scam indicators, what scams are going around the state currently and identity theft information. Three Great Services Under One Roof! The dispatch log will return next week with two weeks' worth of calls.

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HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT LAND VALUES? WE HAVE ANSWERS

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Madison County Senior Citizen’s Shuttle Schedule

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1st Week of the Month Ennis/Virginia City to Bozeman Ruby Valley to Butte Pony/Harrison to Bozeman Departs @ 8:00 AM Departs @ 8:00 AM Departs @ 8:00 AM 2nd Week of the Month Ennis/Virginia City to Bozeman Ruby Valley to Dillion Pony/Harrison to Bozeman (or Butte) Departs @ 8:00 AM Departs @ 9:00 AM Departs @ 8:00 AM 3rd Week of the Month Ennis/Virginia City to Bozeman Ruby Valley to Butte Pony/Harrison to Bozeman Departs @ 8:00 AM Departs @ 8:00 AM Departs @ 8:00 AM 4th Week of the Month Ennis/Virginia City to Bozeman Ruby Valley to Bozeman (or Butte) Pony/Harrison to Bozeman Departs @ 8:00 AM Departs @ 8:00 AM Departs @ 8:00 AM

For additional information concerning the shuttle schedule and to make reservations please contact: Al Lingenfelter @ 406-596-1179 Other contact information:

Ennis Senior Center 682-4422 Pony/Harrison Senior Center 685-3586 Sheridan Senior Center 842-5966 Twin Bridges Senior Center 684-5175

$4.00 donation is appreciated  Please make doctor appointments between 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM. Program Funded by: The Tax Payers of Madison County & Coordinated Through the Madison County Senior Citizen Advisory Board THANK YOU!! For Supporting Our Seniors

Revised: 06.25.20 THE MADISONIAN A7 July 9, 2020

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BLM’s Dillon Field Office welcomes new field manager

Submitted by by Montana/Dakotas BLM process and look forward to of our rangeland management next Dillon Field Manager.” began her federal career. She DAVID ABRAMS State Director John Melhoff. working with the community and forestry programs, as well James has worked for earned her bachelor’s degree in James, a 20-year veteran on important public land man- as experience managing special the BLM for more than two Resource Conservation from The Bureau of Land Man- of federal land management, agement issues.” and sensitive public lands decades, previously serving the University of Montana in agement’s Dillon Field Of- replaces Cornie Hudson who A Montana native, James highly valued by the American as the manager of the BLM’s 2000. fice greeted its new manager retired in September 2019. returns to her home state after public,” said Western Montana Agua Fria National Monument The Dillon Field Office during an outdoor swearing-in “I’m very grateful for the a four-year stint as the Uki- BLM District Manager Katie near Phoenix, Ariz. Among her manages more than 900,000 ceremony under sunny, blue opportunity to help manage ah Field Office Manager in Stevens. “She has a real apti- other positions in the Bureau, acres of public lands and 1.3 skies June 24. such a special place in south- the BLM’s Central California tude for collaborative, part- she has worked as a natural million acres of mineral estate Socially-distanced field western Montana,” James said District. nership-focused public lands resource specialist in Montana within Madison and Beaver- office employees watched as after the ceremony. “I partic- “Amanda has a strong back- management. For all these for the Missoula and Miles head counties. Amanda James was sworn in ularly love the collaboration ground in and understanding reasons, she’s a great fit as the City field offices, where she Tax payment options available for Montanans

Submitted by MT DOR Revenue reminds those with account and logging into the to find payment options that Because of the COVID-19 automatic extension for filing difficulty paying their state department’s TransAction work for them,” said Gene pandemic, both federal and their returns, but the pay- With the July 15 dead- income taxes that they can Portal (TAP) at tap.dor.mt.gov. Walborn, director of the Mon- state income tax filing dead- ments of 2019 income taxes line for federal and state design and request payment “We understand many tana Department of Revenue. lines were extended to July are still due July 15. individual income tax filing plans online. Montanans are facing finan- The department will con- 15 from the usual deadline of For more information and payments approaching, Taxpayers can request a cial stresses right now, so we sider the requests on a case- April 15. Montana taxpayers call (406) 444-6964 or email the Montana Department of payment plan by creating an want to work with taxpayers by-case basis. may receive an additional [email protected]. Hurst-Skillman wedding

Emily Hurst and Matthew Skillman were married at an intimate ceremony in the Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Colo. on June 24, 2020 with their parents and family mem- bers in attendance. The bride is the daughter of Celeste and Scott Hurst of Puyallup, Wash. Emily is a graduate of the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and a minor Gerontology. She is currently completing her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at the same university. The groom is the son of Leslie and Doug Skillman formerly of Ennis, now living in Cameron, NC. Matthew, a 2014 graduate of Ennis High School, graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and was commissioned into the US Army in 2018. Currently Matthew holds the rank of 1st Lieutenant with the 588th Brigade Engi- neer Battalion at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo. The couple will be living in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Natural Resource News MCD enters final phase of lower Jack Creek restoration project

Submitted by 15 miles and 3,000 vertical feet on two accounts: flow regime eroding. This portion of Jack vesting and planting. Phase I We were fortunate to have DAVID LAUFENBERG AND to the Madison River. Histor- modification and alteration of Creek flows through multiple of the restoration project began the help of a number of pas- BAYLEY GIBSON, ic forestry and agricultural streamside or littoral vege- private properties, so the MCD in the spring of 2018. This first sionate and talented partners, Madison Conservation District practices, modern-day housing tation. Nearly five years ago, worked with those landowners phase focused on three spe- funders, contractors, and developments, and recreation the Madison Conservation to ensure that this multi-year cific streambank sites. These volunteers in order to meet our With its headwaters high in each individually and col- District (MCD) recognized a project would be a success. streambanks were bio-engi- objectives: the Madison Range, Jack Creek lectively affect the health of particularly degraded section The scope of the restoration neered and constructed with 1) Increased pool frequency drains a large and spectacular this stream and the watershed of the stream near Jeffers project was large enough to woody materials, biodegrad- basin of the Madison Water- as a whole. The Department which lacked a diverse riparian merit two phases of construc- able coir fabric, gravel, cobbles, and trout spawning habitat shed. Land use varies as the of Environmental Quality plant community, had unstable tion, both involving several soil and willows for bank 2) Expanded riparian corridor stream meanders and descends considers Jack Creek impaired streambanks, and was actively volunteer days for willow har- stabilization. Meanders, riffles, 3) Reduced water temperatures and pool structures were con- 4) Reduced sediment loads structed in one section, and native riparian vegetation was from eroding streambanks planted throughout the project 5) Improved hydrologic con- area. Streamside vegetation nectivity with the floodplain provides a number of bene- 6) Natural channel migration fits. Notably, shade facilitates better fish habitat by helping The restored habitat, which to lower water temperature. includes 1,550 feet of linear Colder water holds more oxy- streambank and over half an gen, and ensures that trout are acre of riparian buffer, will able to breathe. help to conserve the long-term Presently, the Madison health of our riparian resourc- Conservation District is es in the Madison Watershed. entering the final stage of Every stretch of stream counts! restoration along this stretch Funds and support for of Lower Jack Creek. The last this project were graciously of the geo-engineering (dirt provided by: Montana Water- work) was completed in the shed Coordination Council, fall of 2019, and the final Northwestern Energy, MTD- bio-engineering (planting NRC, Madison Valley Ranch, saplings) was completed this Trout Unlimited, Trout and spring. Numerous willows and Salmon Foundation, MT Fish, a couple dozen cottonwoods Wildlife and Parks, Yellow Dog were planted on the newly Community and Conserva- constructed streambanks. tion Foundation, The Nature The site already looks much Conservancy and RE Miller better than prior to the start of and Sons. the project, but as with most *Note: A similar article restoration projects, the true appeared in MCD’s seasonal test is time. The MCD and its e-newsletter (June 2020). Visit partners will continue to water madisoncd.org to sign-up for the young plants until they future editions of the e-news- are established, and monitor letter. the quarter mile stretch in the coming years to ensure that the site reaches maturity and meets permit requirements. THE MADISONIAN A9 July 9, 2020

Grizzly bear captured after finding unsecured attractants near West Yellowstone

Submitted by in the back of a pickup truck. ated human activity with access the center test new bear-resis- • In hard-sided vehicles non-compliance. Deliberately MORGAN JACOBSEN The bear also toppled a tent and to food usually leads to further tant products being developed. • In certified bear-resistant feeding wildlife is also illegal in climbed on an occupied vehicle conflicts as bears often return This is a rare option because containers Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & at the campground. to the same area where they space and opportunities for • Hung at least 10 feet above the Grizzly bears in the lower Parks captured a grizzly bear Multiple attempts were made were captured to look for food. bears are limited at such facil- ground and 4 feet away from a 48 states are currently listed as after it got into unsecured to haze the bear away from the Bears in these situations can’t be ities. tree or pole, out of the reach of threatened under the Endan- attractants at a house and camp- area, but they were unsuccessful. rehabilitated, so they often must Residents and recreation- wildlife gered Species Act. Management ground near West Yellowstone The U.S. Forest Service closed be euthanized. ists in southwest Montana can • Placed within a fenced area authority for grizzlies rests with last week. the campground on Friday, and However, the 5- to 6-year- help keep bears in the wild by that meets the Interagency Griz- the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, The bear reportedly gained FWP successfully trapped the old male grizzly bear captured following Forest Service food zly Bear Committee regulations working closely in Montana access to an unsecured garbage bear later that evening. at Rainbow Point last week has storage orders, which are in for approved bear-resistant with FWP, the U.S. Depart- can at a house on Wednesday. Unsecured attractants, such been transferred permanently effect every year from March 1 products ment of Agriculture’s Wildlife Then it made repeated visits as food and garbage, can lead to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery to Dec. 1. These orders require People who do not comply Services, the Forest Service and to the Rainbow Point Camp- to property damage and human Center in West Yellowstone. all unattended food, garbage with these orders can be issued Tribal lands. This collaboration ground, where it got into a cool- safety risks. Relocating and This bear will provide educa- and attractants to be stored in at a violation and held civilly liable happens through the Interagen- er, as well as food and garbage releasing bears that have associ- tional opportunities and help least one of the following ways: for any damages that occur from cy Grizzly Bear Committee. Greater Yellowstone Adventure Series still on

Submitted by SAM KORSMOE than 50 athletes and to enforce these are the 9th Annual Madi- the 4th Annual Tour de Gravelly the events outright though online noted that there are still spots social distance requirements son Triathlon (July 16), 9th An- (July 26). The Inaugural Madi- registration ceased shortly after available for each race. The Greater Yellowstone among other adjustments. nual Madison Duathlon (July 17), son Ultras are 50K running races it opened in early March. Some The last minute prepara- Adventure Series (GYAS), a series “We were more than happy to 13th Annual Madison Marathon in two directions. The Madison athletes took offered refunds tions included the design of the of eight races on the public lands comply with Governor Bullock’s (July 18), and the 6th Annual Ultra Up starts on the banks of or chose to defer to 2021 while race shirts which features the of Southwest Montana, will be Phase Two requirements. It Big Sky Marathon (July 19). The the Madison River and runners others decided to wait it out and strangeness of the year with a held from July 16 to 26. Due meant we could host our races in triathlon and duathlon are both run up the Gravelly Range Road hope for the best. With a new hopefully humorous twist. The to Covid-19, the vast majority a safe way and continue to show Olympic-distance road events. to the finish line at Monument cap on participants of 50 athletes, design comes from the inaugural of sporting events across the off Montana’s public lands,” said The marathons (full and half) Ridge which is at 9,587 feet. The online registration re-opened on Madison Marathon in 2008. United States have been can- Sam Korsmoe, the race director are high-altitude events held on Madison Ultra Down is the exact July 1 for the remaining spots “There has been nothing but celed or postponed. The GYAS and owner of the GYAS. The rac- the Gravelly Range Road in the opposite with the runners start- available. bad news recently. The GYAS is races, which include an Olympic es are held in Madison County Gravelly Range mountains out- ing at Monument Ridge and then “I’ve been receiving emails a community. It’s so nice to be distance triathlon and duathlon, and primarily within the Beaver- side of Ennis. The Madison route running downhill to the Madi- every day from athletes around able to host these races and give two marathons, a 5K running head Deerlodge National Forest. averages 9,000 feet in elevation son River. The Tour de Gravelly the USA looking for marathons everyone something to celebrate, race, two 50K ultra marathons, These events require a permit while the Big Sky is a downhill is a 55 mile gravel road cycling to compete in,” said Korsmoe share, and most importantly and a gravel road cycling race, from the US Forest Service. marathon that starts up on the race that starts in Ennis and goes who is based in Ennis for the rac- enjoy the great outdoors of Mon- are the exception for the state of Korsmoe also reached out to the Gravelly Range and descends to up and over the Gravelly Range es. “When we received the green tana,” said Korsmoe. Montana and the nation. The Madison County Public Health the Madison River. The follow- to the Ruby Valley. light from the Madison County Interested athletes can get races have been downsized and Department with his plans for ing weekend the series hosts the Considering the devastating Health Department and the US more information and signup for re-purposed to comply with hosting the races in compliance 25th Annual Madison River Run, impact of COVID across the Forest Service, we had to kick the races at www.themadison- Montana’s Phase Two conditions with Phase Two restrictions. a.k.a. the Water to Whiskey 5K USA, most marathons and other everything into high gear to meet marathon.com or email the race for COVID. The key requirement The first four races of the in Ennis (July 24), the Inaugural sporting events have been can- our deadlines even with only 50 director at [email protected] was to limit each race to no more series are from July 16 to 19 and Madison Ultras (July 25), and celed. Korsmoe did not cancel athletes per event,” he added and A letter to the community from Madison County Nursing Homes

Dear Community Members of combined with the inherent notice of the recommended Here comes the challeng- Additionally, state and local may adjust the requirement for Madison County, risks of congregate living in a safeguards to residents and ing position this places on the officials should consider the weekly testing of staff based on healthcare setting, requires family Facility Administration making following as a part of a compre- data about the First, we would like to thank aggressive efforts to limit members. Visitation should these de-cisions to safeguard hensive reopening plan.” circulation of the virus in their you for your support and under- COVID-19 exposure and to be conducted in accordance our residents. These are the • Case status in community: community); standing during these difficult. prevent the spread of COVID-19 with the strict screening, phys- CDC recommendations the State-based criteria to deter- • Written screening protocols and challenging times. Everyone within nursing homes. ical Governor is refer-ring to. mine the level of community for all staff (each shift), each has been so accommodating, Secondly, we would like to distancing, sanitation, On June 23, 2020 CMS transmission and guides resident (daily), and all creative and adaptive with your address Governor Bullock’s hygiene, and other infection released guidance for nursing progression from one phase to persons entering the facility, visit-ing strategies and coping June 25, 2020 nursing home control protocols set forth in the home reopening: another. For example, a decline such as vendors, volunteers, and skills. visitation update as it relates to CMS and CDC guidance “CMS encourages that any in visitors; Nursing homes have been se- our obligation to follow Centers applicable to nursing homes. decisions to relax requirements the number of new cases, hos- • An arrangement with labora- verely impacted by COVID-19, for Medicare and Medicaid Before permitting visitation, fa- or conduct creative alternatives pitalizations, or deaths (with tories to process tests. The test with outbreaks causing high regulations: cilities should review the appli- within nursing homes be exceptions for temporary used should be able to rates of infection, morbidity, “Subject to the conditions set cable CDC and CMS guidance made in coordination with state outliers). detect SARS-CoV-2 virus (e.g., and mortality. The vulnerable forth in this Directive, senior and ensure that they are able and local officials after a careful • Case status in the nursing polymerase chain reaction nature of the nursing home and assisted living facilities may to follow the recommendations review of facility-level, com- home(s): Absence of any new (PCR)) with greater population allow visitors after giving contained therein.” munity, and state factors/orders. nursing home onset of than 95% sensitivity, greater COVID-19 cases (resident or than 90% specificity, with re- staff), such as a resident acquir- sults obtained rapidly ing COVID-19 in the Therefore, given these CMS SNOTEL nursing home. guidelines, us, as well as many • Adequate staffing: No staffing other Montana nursing homes, shortages and the facility is not will find it impossible to reopen under a contingency safely under these guidelines. staffing plan. We are certainly disappointed • Access to adequate testing: The that we are unable to meet these facility should have a testing requirements but are especially plan in place based on weary as COVID-19 rapidly contingencies informed by the worsens all around us. Our hope Centers for Disease Control and is that testing capacities, timeli- Prevention (CDC). At ness and availability of test kits minimum, the plan should con- will con-tinue to improve. sider the following components: Please continue the utilizing • The capacity for all nursing the communication strategies home residents to receive a we have set forth for window single baseline COVID19 test. visits, FaceTime and any other ( Close to 50% of our residents means of communication we have refused and this is their can assist with. We are continu- right.) ously brainstorming on creative • Similarly, the capacity for ways to enhance the lives of our all residents to be tested upon residents during these challeng- identification of ing times. We are currently con- an individual with symptoms structing an outdoor visitation consistent with COVID-19, or if booth that shall provide another a staff member op-portunity for residents to tests positive for COVID-19. Ca- interact with their families and pacity for continuance of weekly friends. re-testing of all Please call the facility at nursing home residents until all 406-682-7271 and speak with residents test negative; Allison or Christine for any • The capacity for all nursing further details or questions you home staff (including volunteers may have. and vendors who are in the facility on a weekly Sincerely, basis) to receive a single baseline COVID-19 test, Steve McNeece with re-testing of all staff con- Administrator tinuing every week (note: State Madison County Nursing and local leaders Homes THE MADISONIAN A10 July 9, 2020

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An Ennis Rodeo champion Photos and story by HANNAH KEARSE in the bareback riding competition. He scored 76 points, a single 25-year-old has been rodeoing for as long as he can remember. He [email protected] point higher than J2 Bridges of Dillon, July 3. competed in the Ennis Rodeo once before and placed in the top “I knew I had a good horse,” Clemens said. “You have to capi- five. But this was the first year he took the top score, earning him ne of the seven riders representing Madison County in the talize on getting a good horse.” nearly $900. Ennis Rodeo placed first. Clemens is from Blackfoot, Idaho. He comes to Cameron “It’s a fun rodeo,” Clemens said. “The small-town atmosphere OCooper Clemens, a part-time local of Cameron, took first place during the summer and fall to help on his friends’ farm. The makes for a good audience.” PHOTO BY MARK LAROWE, THE PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHER THE LAROWE, MARK BY PHOTO Matt Lesofski from Helena quickly lassos a calf in the tie tie the in a calf lassos quickly Helena from Lesofski Matt down roping. WHO COVERED THE EVENT FOR THE NORTHERN RODEO ASSOCIATION. RODEO NORTHERN THE FOR EVENT THE COVERED WHO Cooper Clemens holds on during the bareback riding competition at the the at competition riding bareback the during on holds Clemens Cooper 3. July Rodeo Ennis Gayleen Malone from Pray competes in the ladies barrel racing. barrel ladies the in competes Pray from Malone Gayleen Charles Lytle from Arlee earns 74 points, placing fifth, in fifth, placing 74 points, earns Arlee from Lytle Charles the saddle riding competition. bronc Abby Knight from Charlo places sixth in the ladies barrel racing. racing. barrel ladies the in sixth places Charlo from Knight Abby Caleb Meeks from Geraldine ties for second place in the saddle saddle the in place second for ties Geraldine from Meeks Caleb bronc riding competition. Brandt Ross gets ready to compete in the team roping competition. competition. roping team the in compete to ready gets Ross Brandt riding bull the in competes Cameron from Croy Tracer competition. THE MADISONIAN B2 July 9, 2020 BE WELL Healthcare is a local affair

Submitted by service area have also received important that you complete BAILEY GREENWELL a survey in their mailbox. This and return the survey by July survey, which was sent to a 24, 2020. Madison Valley Medical random sample of homes, will “The ultimate goal of a Center is making healthcare a help the hospital identify the community health needs as- local affair by participating in health services needed in the sessment is to develop strate- the Montana Office of Rural community. The purpose of gies to address the communi- Health-Community Health the survey is to obtain infor- ty’s health and wellness needs”, Services Development pro- mation from a wide range according to Allen Rohrback, cess. Through this process, a of participants to assist in CEO of MVMC. “It is a community steering group has planning programs, services collaborative effort between been assembled comprised and identifying community the hospital and the commu- of local leaders organized health and wellness needs. If nity. It is very important that with the task of identifying you have received this survey we provide as many services local healthcare needs and in your mailbox, your re- as possible right here in our establishing health priorities. sponse will represent others community, with an emphasis Community members in the in the community, so it is very on quality and safety.” DPHHS releases report on preventing child fatalities in Montana

Submitted by JON EBELT The report can be found en deaths reported of children here: https://dphhs.mt.gov/ who were not known to the Today, Department of Portals/85/cfsd/documents/ Montana child welfare sys- Public Health and Human ChildFatalityReport2020.pdf tem. DPHHS learned of the Services (DPHHS) Director In 2019, there were 17 children when it was notified Sheila Hogan released the De- fatalities of children known immediately after the fatali- partment’s 2019 Child Fatality to the child welfare system. ties. The main causes of those Prevention Report. The primary three causes of fatalities include drowning “Montana’s child fatality death were: unsafe sleep for (2), abuse and neglect (2), and rate is lower than the national infants (5), medical-related unsafe sleep (1), choking (1), average,” Hogan said. “We conditions (4), and abuse and and undetermined (1). at DPHHS continue to build neglect (3). The 2019 data shows a and support our community The remaining causes 20% decrease in unsafe sleep partnerships as we all work included drowning, a car fatalities since 2017, from to prevent child abuse and accident, a firearm and SIDS. seven fatalities to five. This neglect in our communities.” There were an additional sev- follows a targeted campaign

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Crock of horse shoes COMMODITY INSITE:By JERRY WELCH

This year has been surreal. historically delayed plantings gain since 1950, 70 years ago. coronavirus hints loudly that Are Happening All Over The “perfect storm” is just getting Markets of all kinds have been and farmers failed to plant 5.6 What a crock of horse shoes things may get worse before Globe” comes the following. started, and that means that flying all over the place, up and million acres. This year, the that is! they get better. Yet, the stock, “Just when you think that 2020 what we have experienced up down since January, leaving in- spring was nearly ideal and Then again, crude oil prices petroleum and gold and other has been filled with enough to this point is just the tip of vestors, traders and speculators farmers supposedly planted 6.7 just enjoyed their biggest quar- markets, including cattle, are trouble, even more stuff starts the iceberg.” Mr. Snyder may be breathless. A goodly number of million less acres, the largest terly gain in 20 years and gold suggesting the very opposite. happening. Coming into this right that, “things are getting those intense market fluctua- intentional decline in 40 years. prices had their best quarter- It should also be noted that week, we were already dealing started.” Time will tell. tions defy logic or reason. But I find that impossible to believe ly gain in four years. Stocks, the Nasdaq 100, rose to a new with a new COVID-19 surge Moving forward, ag-produc- when it comes to markets and fewer corn acres were planted petroleum and the yellow metal all-time historic high this week. which has pushed the number ers should be using this week's movement you have to play the this year than last. But it is what are simply oblivious to the The Nasdaq was supported by of daily cases to the highest sharp rally to be a seller. Stock hand you are dealt. In other it is. disaster unfolding with the U.S. shares of Amazon and Netflix, levels we have seen so far, a market investors should view words, it is what it is. And what Earlier in the week it was Employment rate and surge companies that benefit from global economy which is in the the wild price swings as a bright it is in my view is a crock of announced by the Bureau of with cases of coronavirus. people staying home. FedEx process of imploding all around red flag of warning. The key horse shoes. Labor Statistics that 47.2% of In the face of a collapsing was the best performing stock us, massive civil unrest in U.S. to the economy has been and al- Take for instance, the June working-age Americans were jobs market which is a direct in the S&P 500. And the rally cities from coast to coast, and ways will be jobs, jobs and jobs. USDA stocks and acreage report without jobs in May, the highest result of the coronavirus pan- with the Nasdaq, FedEx and giant swarms of locusts that are With the U.S. job market now this week by the USDA. The level recorded since the end of demic, things are only getting S&P took place one day after wiping out farms all the way in the midst of a literal collapse following comes from my twice World War II. However, even in worse. The largest jump in Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that from eastern Africa to parts of amid a new surge in coronavi- a day newsletter Commodi- the face of such wildly bearish coronavirus infections took if the coronavirus continues at India. Unfortunately, now we rus cases, things may indeed ty Insite. “The USDA report employment figures that in the place on April 25, at 34,203 its torrid pace, daily cases could have several more items to add get worse before they get better. yesterday was a bullish shocker past slammed the stock market cases. This week, a new daily surpass 100,000 new infections to our growing list.” The Big Four: stocks, bonds, and hard to explain. The big hard, the S&P 500 just enjoyed record was set at 52,000 cases per day. The final words from currencies and commodities are news was the decline in corn its biggest quarterly gain since with Texas, Arizona, California From, “endoftheamerican- Michael Snyder, author of the nothing more in my view, than plantings. Last year, the spring 1998, 22 years ago. Plus, it was and Florida leading the way. dream.com with a headline that article above was, “ Unfortu- a crock of horse shoes. was wet, cool and causing the fourth-biggest quarterly The new surge upward with reads, “Really Bizarre Things nately, the truth is that this

Masked perfection THIS, OUR VALLEYBy Keith Axberg

for some essential fix-it doo- and then let it go for the sake of decades. So to step into a shower remembering to unlearn all the signaled the lack of a claymore Perfection is dad. But beyond that (and my my peace of mind and sanity. and feel more secure than when things that come so automatically sword hidden up one’s sleeve, so the voice of the near-daily walks), I just haven’t Although life today is a bit of wearing spike-shoes on ice is a to us in a civilized society. the donning of a mask will come gotten out of the house. a mixed bag (or a bag of haggis, wonderful feeling. As people trundle up the to represent one’s desire for the oppressor, the enemy I discovered some time ago at any rate) there are things that When the surround was driveway, my first instinct is to “other’s” good health. of the people. that my view of the outside help break us out of our stupor. done, we purchased everything open the door and do a “hail thee Some future generation world during these days of the Or at least I’ve got some things we needed to finish the bathroom fellow well met,” but instead the watching television reruns may ~ Anne Lamotte pandemic has been fairly well that keep me on my toes and remodel and it was delivered the new code of the west is to don find themselves asking why the limited to what I can see from remind me not to take life too day the state shut down for the our masks, stand six feet apart, lone stranger took to wearing Oh what fresh perdition are my front and back windows, and seriously. current pandemic, so the garage and quick-draw a hand-waving his mask up around his eyes, we in for today? from what I’m exposed to on the We began a bathroom re- looks like one of those long-for- finger-wiggle. The visitor makes and when they do, I expect we’ll television. I don’t really care for model at the first of the year and gotten and abandoned ware- every effort not to touch any- all have a big laugh in this, our I don’t know about you, but what I’m served from the telly, so had the old tub and surround houses you see posted on those thing in the house as he takes valley. Until then, keep your I am a bit tired of always being I minimize my consumption in replaced with a beautiful walk-in websites that major in minor measurements, listens to the distance, wash your hands, and a bit tired. People are starting to that regard. It’s not that I want shower and a shower pan that, re- weirdness. muffled wishes of the homeown- keep your mouth and nose under talk about quarantine fatigue, to be ignorant, but I find it all so markably, grips better when wet I tend to be pretty patient, so er, and asks questions through wraps. We at The Madisonian and I understand the sentiment. repetitious, and if the only thing than when dry. I don’t know how have quietly awaited the re-open- the hygienic face covering his want y’all perfectly healthy for I haven’t eaten a meal in or from one is exposed to is trash, well they do that, but I love a grippy ing of the state. It has finally wife has made him. Christmas, folks! a restaurant since at least March then it makes sense that it could floor. I hate windmilling my way happened, so I have been able to We did (and do) the best we (and it could be February – I be the source of that garbage feel- around a room or down a ramp, round up contractors to drop by can under the circumstances. Keith Axberg writes on never thought to keep track). I go ing I’ve been getting. So I watch especially as the warranty on that to give me estimates for finishing After a while, I suspect many matters concerning life and faith. grocery shopping weekly and oc- enough to confirm the world is thing laughingly called my body the bathroom (as the original of the things we find awkward He can be reached at kfaxberg@ casionally to the hardware store still turning (as is my stomach) has been expired for quite a few team is no longer available). today will become second nature. gmail.com The struggle, though, has been Just as hand-shaking originally A Wrangler’s Reckless Montana Night Sky Writings

By Bryce Angell Pulled over I hardly remember driving home on Sunnyside that evening. Dog-tired and still thinking about two of my patients who had received devastating news a few hours earlier, I felt emotionally drained and must have slipped into auto pilot. My old Chevy truck, however, knew the way home and was in a hurry to get there. HIGHLIGHTS Suddenly the sight of a state patrol car in the oncoming lane got my attention. I glanced at my speedometer, groaned, and slowed. The cruiser passed me, made an immediate U-turn, and came up behind me, lights flashing. I pulled over, knowing I was guilty and that a bad day was FOR JULY about to get worse. The highlights for the Saturn. Next up in the night a curving line with Jupiter and The officer walked slowly along the side of my truck, giving me time to roll the window down Montana night sky in July are sky is the Red Planet Mars, Saturn. Then on the next eve- and collect myself. I looked up through a wall of tension and saw his face, anger and disgust brilliant Jupiter and bright which rises at 1:05 a.m. as the ning, Jupiter, Saturn and the Saturn pairing up to provide month begins and about 11:40 moon form a triangular pat- written all over it. He almost shouted. “You were driving 55 in a 35 mile zone!” All I could do an impressive planetary display p.m. as the month comes to a tern. Look for the moon to the was mumble, “I’m sorry.” Knowing you’re in the wrong is a tough pill to swallow. through most of the night. close. During the month, Mars left of Venus on the morning Later in the night, the rapidly brightens rapidly as it heads of July 17. The moon is then He paused, but I had seen him eyeing my scrubs and RN badge. And had I also seen some- brightening Mars joins Jupiter toward its next close approach located to the left of Mercury thing else—a spark of recognition maybe? (A lot of people visit patients on my floor every day.) and Saturn in the night sky. to Earth in the fall. Following on the morning of July 19. Mars is followed by the bright- Mars in the night sky is the For meteor shower watch- He cleared his throat and then spoke calmly. “Are you just getting off work?” I nodded. He said est planet Venus as it makes its brightest planet Venus, which ers, the Delta Aquarid meteor his day was almost over, as well. And the wall between us crumbled. steepest climb in the morning makes its steepest climb in the shower takes place in July with sky in 8 years. In the latter morning sky in 8 years. As a peak occurring before dawn To my surprise, he said, “I want you to go home, get some sleep, and drive a little slower part of the month, the inner- July begins, Venus rises at 3:50 on July 29. With the moon tomorrow.” He extended his hand and added, “Thank you for all you do.” I gratefully took that most planet, Mercury, rises out a.m. On July 11, Venus comes setting about 1:35 a.m. that of the solar glare. within a degree of Aldeba- morning, any time after moon- hand, and as we shared a respectful handshake, I thanked him, too, for his service and for keep- As July begins, the giant ran, the brightest star in the set would be a good time for ing knuckleheads like me in line. Then through my left side mirror, I watched him walk back to planet Jupiter rises about 40 constellation Taurus. By the viewing this shower. The Delta minutes after sunset. Jupiter is end of the month, Venus rises Aquarids can produce up to 10 his cruiser, his hand sliding along the bed of my truck. joined about 20 minutes later at about 2:55 a.m. During the to 20 meteors per hour with by the ringed planet Saturn last two weeks of July, look the best viewing chances being I drove the rest of the way home, still tired but totally in control of my truck and feeling to form a spectacular pairing for speedy Mercury, which around 3 to 4 in the morning grateful for that perceptive state patrolman. Instead of getting the speeding ticket I deserved, I that only gets better as the becomes visible in the early before the sky begins to bright- year progresses. By the end of morning sky as it heads out of en toward sunrise. The Delta received his thanks for the work I do. And then, in turn, I thanked him for the work he does, the month, Jupiter and Saturn the solar glare. By the end of Aquarid meteors will radiate which is considerably more dangerous than mine. I will always remember that officer’s kindness both rise well before sunset the month, Mercury rises at from the southern direction of and don’t set until around 4:45 a.m. the sky below the Great Square on such a difficult evening and how much it lifted my spirits that day. an hour before sunrise with As for the moon, the moon of Pegasus. Jupiter setting first followed by is full on July 4 when it forms THE MADISONIAN B4 July 9, 2020 comics & Puzzles THEME: SUMMER OLYMPICS

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DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY RESOLUTION 310 APPLICATION POLICY WHEREAS, Section 20-6-604, Montana Code Annotated, provides in pertinent part: (1) Whenever the trustees of a district determine that a site, building, or any other real or personal property of the district is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for the school purposes of the district, the trustees may sell or otherwise dispose of the real or personal property. If a decision to sell or dispose of property is made, the trustees shall adopt a resolution to sell or otherwise dispose of the district real or personal property because it is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for the school purposes of the district. (2) The resolution may not become effective for 14 days after the notice required in subsection (3) is made. (3) The trustees shall provide notice of the resolution in the manner required for school elections in 20-20-204. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20-6-604, Montana Code Annotated, the Board of Trustees of Ennis School District, has found that student and staff equipment are obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for school purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of Ennis School District, shall place the following real property on the open market, advertise the real property as being for sale and sell the same if a qualified buyer makes an acceptable offer to the District: Pianos, music instruments, 6” jointer, and other miscellaneous items. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with District practice and as required by Sections 20-6-604 and 20-20-204, Montana Code Annotated, this Resolution shall be posted in three different places in the district and published in the Madisonian. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the resolution shall become effective fourteen (14) days after such publication and posting if, in accordance with Section 20-6-604, Montana Billings Hampton Inn Code Annotated, no taxpayer appeals this Resolution prior to July 8, 2020, by filing a verified petition with the Clerk of the District 5110 Southgate Drive Court setting out in detail the objections to the adoption of the Resolution or the disposal of the property and serving a copy of such petition upon the School District. DATED this 17th day of June, 2020BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ennis School District By /s/ Karen Ketchu, Vice-Chairperson of the Board ATTEST: /s/ Martello, Clerk of the Board Take a drive and check into our $6M (Pub. JULY 2, 9, 2020) ENNIS SCHOOL renovated Hampton Inn in Billings MT MNAXLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lyman H. Bennett, III BENNETT LAW Ask about our Discount for GROUP, PLLC P.O. Box 337 Virginia City, MT 59755-0337 Telephone: (406) 843- Montana Residents 5650 Facsimile: (406) 843-5651 E-mail: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MADISON 406.248.4949 COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD D. RICHARDSON, Deceased. Probate No. DP-29-2020-16. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MEG SAMMONS has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their As always we will claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must make your stay be either mailed to MEG SAMMONS, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at PO BOX 164, MCALLISTER, safe and clean! MT 59740 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 17th day of JUNE, 2020. /s/LYMAN H. BENNETT III ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Pub. JULY 9, 16, 23, 2020) BENNETT MNAXLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MADISON COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF K. WALTON PETERSON, Deceased. Probate No. DP-29-2020- 17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above- named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to LAURA LOUISE BRUNZELL and JAY WILFRED PETERSON, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o HARSHBARGER LAW FIRM, P.O. Box 310, Dillon, MT 59725 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct." DATED this 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2020. /S/ LAURA LOUISE BRUNZELL C/O HARSHBARGER LAW FIRM PO BOX 310 DILLON, MT 59725 (Pub. JULY 9, 16, 23, 2020) HARSHBARGER MNAXLP

MADISON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE No matter what kind of work you do in Montana, MEETING School Administrators, Board Chairs, safety works. From tending the herd to growing Transportation Supervisors, and County Commissioners The annual transportation the future, safety is what keeps us going and gets meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 13th, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the Public Meeting us home. Montana State Fund has been at the job room at the Madison County Administrative Offices Building All school transportation of promoting safety for decades, and we’re proud to questions will be addressed at this time. Find the agenda with a link for WebEx at say that it’s working, all over the state. Watch stories madisoncountymt.gov under department of Superintendent of Schools of real Montana businesses starting every day with (Pub. JULY 9, 2020) safety, at safemt.com. MC SUPT SCHOOLS MNAXLP

safemt.com THE MADISONIAN B7 July 9, 2020 Find Fellowship Area Senior Meals ENNIS SENIOR CENTER With Us 315 W Main Street Closed Dine-in & Activities 315 W Main Street: TAKE OUT PICK-UP: M-F NOON TO 1 P.M. To help us plan, please call at least 24 hours in advance: Christian Science CHURCH OF 682-4422 or www.ennisseniorcenter.org Services JESUS CHRIST OF MOW delivery area expanded: S. to Cameron, W. to Virginia City LATTER-DAY SAINTS N. to McAllister E. to lower Jeffers. Sunday Service & Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome Due To Food Product Shortages menu items may change. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sacrament Meeting Sundays, 10:00 a.m. ALL WELCOME Sunday School Thursday July 9 – Reuben, onion rings, 11:20 a.m. pickle spear, dessert Each week a Bible lesson full of R S & Priesthood healing Christian concepts is read 12:10 p.m. Friday, July 10 – Clam chowder, salad aloud in our Sunday service. Mutual (Youth Group) croissant, dessert 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Weds. 7:00p.m. Monday, July13 – Tater tot casserole, 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 www.ChristianScience.com Sheridan 842-5860 salad, dessert Tuesday July 14 – General Tso chicken, Bishop Shaw 684-5255 rice, veggies, dessert Wednesday July 15 – Pulled pork sandwich, Rocky Mountain HARRISON slaw, chips, dessert Baptist Church COMMUNITY CHURCH Thursday, July 16 Turkey & stuffing, veggies, Will Stevens, Pastor Harrison, Montana cranberries, dessert 682-4949 Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 17 – Chicken & grape salad on Sunday School 9:45am Sunday School & lettuce leaf, roll, dessert Contact your Morning Service 11am Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Afternoon Service 1:30pm Pastor Joe Miller RUBY VALLEY FOOD PANTRY, SHERIDAN place of Tuesday Womens Bible Study 6pm Come Worship & Sing Praises Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Located at Wednesday Night Prayer Group 6pm worship for To Our God. Spread the Word! 114 N. Main St., in Valley Assembly (formerly New current 6 Blocks South of City Complex Beginnings). Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver Star to Located in the heart of guidelines. Madison Valley for the Madison Virginia City. Contact Doug 842-5587 or Hearts of Madison Valley Valley Jim 842-5573 for more information. Presbyterian Church SENIOR CENTER, SHERIDAN WORSHIP The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors 60 10 a.m. Everyone Welcome, Fully Accessible years and older. Seniors may choose to eat at the Senior In communion with ELCA, UCC, RCA Center, family style for $4 or have their meals delivered Rev. STEVE HUNDLEY Phil 2:16 for $4.50 (Meals on Wheels). Meals on Wheels are within 682-4355 ~ Ennis Holding forth the word of life: Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Dr. Ray Teston the city limits of Sheridan and should be called in by Pastor 10 a.m. Contact Shirley Sand at 842-5966. 201 Crofoot Peter Rosenberger Street (the former Ruby Valley Medical Clinic). Minister of Music VIRGINIA CITY CAFÉ Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. Senior meals for Madison County Seniors 60 and over Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. will be served at the Virginia City Cafe on Tuesdays & THE BAHA’I FAITH ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Weds. Nights ~ prayer meeting 6 p.m. The principle of the Oneness of Mankind, Loving God, Loving People 114 N. Main, Sheridan . Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $4.00. as proclaimed by Bahá'u'lláh, carries with 842-5845 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT it no more and no less than a solemn Sunday School 9:30 AM Delivery in VC if seniors call between Pastor Duane B. Deshner Phone 682-4244 SBC assertion that attainment to this final Worship Service 10:30 AM 10am and Noon on those days. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. MADISON VALLEY stage in this stupendous evolution is Wednesday Ministries Wednesday Valley Kids- after BAPTIST CHURCH Thursday, July 9 Potato au gratin with ham, veggie, roll, not only necessary but inevitable, Kids Club Submerge (K-6) 3:15 PM - that its realization is fast school to 6:45 p.m. Aides for the hearing impaired dessert Family Dinner 5:30 PM approaching, and that nothing short of a power that is born Youth and Adult Bible Study/Prayer Ruby Valley Food Pantry- Tuesday, July 14 - Fish and chips, dessert of God can succeed in Meeting 6:30 PM Saturdays 10 a.m.-Noon establishing it. Pastor Greg Ledgerwood Our mission is to Love Jesus, Love Ruby Valley United TWIN BRIDGES www.bahai.org | 406-451-3923 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT People, and Reach the Valley. Methodist Parish SENIOR CENTER Bahá’ís of Madison County 682-4197 Invites You To Worship With Us The Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center Reverend Tonya Whaley provides meals for seniors every Monday, Wednesday Ruby Valley Madison County Episcopal Churches Office: (406) 842-5934 and Friday at noon at the Twin Bridges Senior and In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Baptist Church Community Center.

Tony Shaw, Pastor Church of the Valley Take Out lunch as well as Home Delivery is ready at Join Us for Sunday Worship! 842-5602 Twin Bridges Worship & Sunday School 11:30 In house meals begin at 12:00 noon. Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. **** All in house meals are served using social Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Sunday Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel UMC distancing and sanitary measures. 10 a.m. adult forum Sheridan Wednesday, July 8 - Roast Beef, potatoes, gravy, veg. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. salad, dessert www.rvec.org Bible Study Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Friday, July 10 - Corn Chowder, hoagie sandwich, cookie Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Ready Set Grow Preschool One block behind IGA, Sheridan Contact Donna Gilman 596-0456 682-4199 843-5296 842-7713 Monday, July 13 - BBQ Brisket, baked potato, veggie, coleslaw, fruit pizza

HOLLOW TOP SENIOR CITIZENS Pony, Harrison and Norris. The Hollowtop Senior Center GET RESULTS. is open at 12 noon. Any questions call: 685-3460. Wednesday, July 8 - Boast Beef Dinner Wednesday, July 15 - Broc. & Rice Casserole advertise in The Madisonian. Wednesday, July 22 - Succulent Ribs call 682-7755 to make a plan. Wednesday, July 29 - Mexican Chicken

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS DO YOU THINK YOU MIGHT Meeting Every Thurs. at Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? 8 p.m., Church of the Faced with a drinking problem? CONTACT A.A. - WE’RE ALCO- Valley, Twin Bridges Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous can help. HOLICS HELPING OTHER ALCO- ALANON MEETING SUN. – 10 a.m., Library in Virginia City HOLICS STAY SOBER. Same Time - Same Place MON. – Open, 7:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church-Ennis CALL 1-833-800-8553 TO TALK TO ENNIS FAMILY and FRIENDS Social distancing and masks optional AN A.A. MEMBER WED. – 7:30 p.m., Call numbers OR SUPPORT GROUP ALANON “Keep it Simple.” below for on line Zoom meeting directions Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley GET THE MEETING GUIDE APP 100 Prairie Way, Ennis (599-3659) A.A. MEETING FRI. – Open, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church-Ennis Thursdays, 8 pm Bethany Hall, Sheridan OR For those who have a loved one Social distancing and masks optional struggling with any type of addiction GO TO AA-MONTANA.ORG (behind Methodist Church) 406-596-5000 Ennis ALANON Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. FR VIRTUAL AND FACE-TO-FACE 5 p.m. Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm 406-925-0371 Virginia City Tuesdays ~ Suzy 685-3692 MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS

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· Lost and Found classifieds 682-7755 are FREE! Photo by GINA HODGIN July 9, 2020 9, July ALDER DAYS IS CANCELED. ALDER DAYS IS CANCELED. DAYS SHERIDAN IS CANCELED. SHOW ART ASSOCIATION ENNIS ARTS CANCELATIONS Sunday, July 19 July Sunday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Arts Festival Fiber MT Whitehall, of K Barn South the Copper place at Taking Rocks Road of 796 Point in the weekend Food, a fun fiber filled Activities, Workshops, Vendors, Admission! Free country. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open Studio Tour Madison Valley In Ennis and surrounding area while and creating their studios for two days artists opening local of A collaboration a kind and have to meet the artists. Be respectful, way and a great Art for sale open. 287. and Gallery Commerce the Ennis Chamber of at good time. Maps available EVENTS 10 July Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. free of Montana to provide the State Madison County is partnering with Building testing in the Madison County Public Health snapshot community City. parking lot in Virginia members community all encouraged to get tested, but are Frontline workers tests on snapshot testing--conducting community about More welcome. are a to provide communities in tourist dependent/gateway individuals asymptomatic be found in the link below. warning system--may early community-level https://covid19.mt.gov/Portals/223/Documents/Montana%20Tourism%20and%20 Gateway%20Testing%20Brochure%20DESIGN%20(3).pdf?ver=2020-06-10-141415-970 17 July Friday, 5-8 p.m. of Art Evening Ennis businesses. artists at meet featured Come 18 July Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Arts Festival Fiber MT Whitehall, of K Barn South the Copper place at Taking Rocks Road of 796 Point in the weekend Food, a fun fiber filled Activities, Workshops, Vendors, Admission! Free country. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open Studio Tour Madison Valley In Ennis and surrounding area while and creating their studios for two days artists opening local of A collaboration a kind and have to meet the artists. Be respectful, way and a great Art for sale open. 287. and Gallery Commerce the Ennis Chamber of at good time. Maps available B8 If you're planning an event, please share. please post at Outpostevents.net so our public stays active and informed. please post at Outpostevents.net so our public EDITOR’S NOTE* Let’s keep our public involved. As you schedule virtual meetings, EDITOR’S NOTE* Let’s keep our public involved. SATURDAYS Market Twin Bridges Farmers’ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Main Street and Open Air Market Farmers’ Bridges Twin Market Farmers’ Whitehall 9 a.m. to noon Legion Street Market and Open Air Farmers’ Whitehall Monday through Friday through Monday a.m. 6:30 -7:30 Swim and Lap Aerobics Water fit in the summer. to stay Pool in Sheridan is offering a cool way Swimming Valley The Ruby a lane. or reserve aerobics up for water 406.842.5272 to sign Call Noon – 1 p.m. Aerobics Water fit in the summer. to stay Pool in Sheridan is offering a cool way Swimming Valley The Ruby up. 406.842.5272 to sign Call 10 a.m. Briefing Operations Hazard Incident Management Team Madison County All link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/289992789 Meeting 289-992-789 Code: Access (872) 240-3311 phone: +1 by Join FRIDAYS 10 a.m. Briefing Operations Hazard Incident Management Team Madison County All link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/289992789 Meeting 289-992-789 Code: Access (872) 240-3311 phone: +1 by Join WEDNESDAYS TUESDAYS 9:30 a.m. Madison County Board of Commissioners Meeting Webex. by be available will This Meeting link: https://globalpage-prod.webex.com/join Meeting 295 441 840 number (access code): Meeting VCMadison Password: or 289925 Host key: phone +1-408-418-9388 by Join MONDAYS 10 a.m. Briefing Operations Hazard Incident Management Team Madison County All link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/289992789 Meeting 289-992-789 Code: Access (872) 240-3311 phone: +1 by Join REGULAR EVENTS MON-WEDS-FRI 6 p.m. Pickleball Adult park Sheridan baseball 406-596-0473 for info. Call THE MADISONIAN THE