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Conventional Frame Homes BOARD from A1 week and all month, but what we have to Ketchu voted against it. Commercial do right now is decide what is best for the The board unanimously voted to add Remodels & Additions levy and a voted building reserve levy – the district,” she said. a voted building reserve levy to the May 2 Hand-crafted Log Homes permissive levy is only for remodeling and “We’re going round and round on this, ballot, in the amount of $300,000 over five maintenance, not new construction. The but really, it’s a $1.30 increase in taxes (on years, which is $60,000 per year. l p se f n ti n voted levy can be used for new construc- d n lt a home with a taxable value of $100,000),” Custom Building Design tion, which will possibly be necessary Inman added. Vo-tech “We can in Ennis in the future if the number of building students continues to grow. Voted levies Before speculate all “We can run our (voted) building Per the state, Ennis’ general fund will adjourn- reserve levy for $300,000 over five years increase by $210,000 for the next school ing the night, all next – $60,000 per year – and if the voters say year, Klansa said. special yes and the permissive levy passes (in the “That’s great,” he said. “We need it to meeting, week and all legislature) we can say we do not intend to sustain our growth. I think $210,000 is the board month, but use permissive levy funds,” suggested Lake. doable, but not much wiggle room. The unani- “Unfortunately, we may need both,” state is allowing us to ask our voters for up mously what we have said Funston. “I don’t want to run off the to $70,000 more – you have to decide if we voted to to do right now voters, but if we could educate them that want to do that.” hire Lutey one is for maintenance and repairs and Funston said she preferred the school Construc- is decide what another is for new construction, hopefully not run a voted general fund levy this year tion – the the taxpayers will understand.” if Klasna truly thinks the $210,000 increase Crafts- is best for the Inman moved to approve the permis- is enough to run the school. man, Inc., district.” sive levy resolution as it stands, with “I disagree,” said Inman. “If we want as the the understanding the board and school the school to be the best it can be, we need general e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com administration will have to educate the wiggle room.” contrac- - Karen Ketchu, brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 public about how the funds differ from p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 Coffman moved to not run a general tor for the Ennis School Board other, voted levies. Coffman seconded the fund levy this year, considering the school vo-tech motion. is still in the process of formalizing a stra- project, Before the board voted, Ketchu said the tegic plan. Funston seconded the motion. which will commence this spring. important thing is to decide what is best The board voted not to run the levy in a When complete, the project will have Yellowstone Horseshoeing for the school district now. three to two vote – Coffman, Funston and remodeled the current bus barn into a vo- “We can speculate all night, all next Lake voted for the motion, and Inman and tech shop, with an added classroom. Rusty Wiseman - Farrier 406.581.4600 VOL from A1 Ennis Ambulance crew is “nev- and Rescue might be the one “A full time fire depart- [email protected] er doubt that a small group of exception. ment cost varies greatly from and ready in Pony, Norris and volunteers can change your William Sinclair has been one to the next,” said Dustin Gentle Horsehandling on Armstrong Road, but with world,” according Art Behar, with RVSAR for years, and Tetrault, director of emergency Reliable - Prompt Service the lack of trained volunteers, who has been an ambulance said there were only four active management. “For our size until someone from the de- driver for just over two years members when he started. and population it would cost a Honesty - Integrity partment can get to the tender, and an EMT for a year. Now there are 29. large amount of money to have Knowledgeable it is a wash. The Ennis ambulance has “I think you just have to a full time fire department. You “It’s a constant challenge 22 members on their roster include everyone in every- would be looking upward of and just having some trained with seven members that make thing and make the trainings $1 – $2 million for a basic full to operate those tenders and 80 percent of the runs. And challenging and make (people) time service for just one side of start getting water on fire while with a record of 266 runs in want to have a job to do,” Sin- the hill.” we’re trying to get there would 2016, that is a small percentage clair said. Adding a paid ambulance cut our response time,” said of people sacrificing a lot to Sinclair said he sets high to the equation would gener- Atkinson. help those in need. standards and asks volunteers ate an additional $500,000 All agree the biggest issue But Behar is hopeful this to not “spread themselves – $700,000, according to with volunteer services is the year, as the department imple- out too thin” by getting too Tetrault. ELECTRONIC SUPPLY commitment. ments a new active recruiting involved – though that is not a “The benefit to the ambu- Jim Forsberg (406) 682-7858 “I’m basically working a program, which has already requirement. lances is they actually gener- Mountain View TV & Satellite, Inc. (406) 596-1513 second job,” said Atkinson. seen success. “We have rigid standards ate some revenue from billing 6 Sunrise Loop Ste B “But when it comes to some- [email protected] “We have had an active for our meetings, trainings and recoup some of the cost Ennis, MT 59729 one’s life and limb, I’m there.” recruit/retention program this and real-life missions,” said while the fire department is “It’s a big commitment last year which has been highly Sinclair. “It’s a tough deal and all taxpayer generated money, and it’s not for everyone,” said successful with six new mem- everyone needs to train and generally speaking,” he said. Starr, adding staying up-to- bers already,” he said. work together as a team.” In his position with the date on certifications is a While getting volunteers county, Tetrault said he de- commitment in itself. “But it’s Ruby Valley Search and and help for RVSAR does not pends on volunteer services Lisa Brubaker, LCSW, LLC rewarding to be able to help Rescue seem to be an issue for Sinclair, and with a lack of responders Licensed Clinical Social Worker your community.” While most Madison he said they still have trouble or services, he would have to County volunteer emergency getting the right and most rely on other counties for mu- It’s never too late to find balance. Ennis Ambulance services are struggling to current equipment, as well tual aid, increasing response This year’s theme for the find help, Ruby Valley Search as making sure everyone is times. PO Box 602 Ennis, Montana 59729 equipped with what they need. “The volunteers are the [email protected] “It’s critical to keep every- backbone of all of our emer- thing up-to-date and stocked,” gency response within the Insurance Accepted. (406) 670-4546 he said. county and without them we Individual & Couples Specializing in Adults would be extremely disabled,” Counseling & Adolescents Costing the county Tetrault said. “We have an Without volunteers and amazing bunch of dedicated volunteer services, the cost responders in the county right for emergency services would now but they could always use bring a large burden to the more help and are always look- MY DRYWALL county and its taxpayers. ing for volunteers.” IS WITH YOU Photo courtesy William Sinclair ‘TIL THE END OF Members of Ruby Valley Search and Rescue practice a water THE LINE. rescue. DISTRICT COURT ROUND UP Caitlin Avey denied the allegations against Pendergraft was released on alternative count of operating a HARDY DRYWALL [email protected] her and is awaiting a hearing a previously posted bond and noncommercial motor vehicle date. is waiting a for a pre-sentence with alcohol concentration Petition to revoke investigation. above .08. Candy Jean VanBlaricom ap- Pendergraft changes plea Sharp was sentenced to a fine peared before Judge Luke Berger Doug Clemen Pendergraft Sharp pleads guilty of $2,500 and one year in jail on March 20 at the Madison pleaded guilty to one count of Justin Richard Sharp with all but 30 days suspended, County Courthouse on a peti- driving under the influence changed his plea to guilty before and must serve three of those tion to revoke her previously of alcohol, fourth offense, and Judge Luke Berger on March 20 days within the next 30 days, FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO deferred sentence. VanBlaricom to one count of driving with a at the Madison County Court- with the ability to be eligible for was charged with one count suspended license at the Madi- house. Sharp pleaded guilty to work release. Sharp was also of theft in 2014 and failed to son County Courthouse before one count of driving with an sentence to a $25 fine for the 406-596-3137 appear in court. VanBlaricom Judge Luke Berger. expired registration and one expired registration charge. Thursday, March 23, 2017 A3 more news: Utterly The case for Jim Alan Road inspiring Commissioners vote road private after road review committee’s recommendations Hi readers, Caitlin Avey • There is a petitioned county road established 1972 Resolution. This resolution states “ ... all roads Earlier this month, I [email protected] in 1921 that is approximately 1⁄2 mile north of the between the Hutchins Bridges and the Montana- attended the University present day location of Jim Alan Road. The 1921 Idaho line that have been maintained by and gener- of Montana School of During their meeting with Madison County petitioned road goes through Sections 26, 27 and 28 ally considered to be county roads are herewith Jour- Commissioners on March 14, the county road (as described in the petition). Jim Alan Road goes declared to be county roads ... ” There is evidence nal- review committee presented a recommendation for through Sections 33, 34. Jim Alan Road has not that Jim Alan Road has at times been considered by ism’s Jim Alan Road. In a six to one vote, the committee been properly established as a county road by the some to be a county road. However, the committee intern- recommended the road be private. Commissioners petitioning process. could find no evidence that the county has main- ship then voted in favor of the committee’s recommenda- • Jim Alan Road has not been dedicated for pub- tained Jim Alan Road to any degree before 1972 or and tion. lic use in the county and approved by resolution by since. The 1972 resolution only applies to roads that In May of 2016, commissioners established a the county commissioners. have been maintained. career road review committee to research contentious • Madison County has not purchased or other- • Property owners in Buffalo Lance Subdivision fair. I county roads – one of which is Jim Alan Road south wise lawfully acquired an easement or right-of-way have legal access via Horn Creek Road. trav- of MT Highway 87 near the Montana/Idaho border where Jim Alan Road traverses private property. Committee members also recommended the eled to and Horn Creek Road – and report their findings There is evidence (affidavit of Ronald Shaw) that commissioners speak with the Three Dollar Ranch Mis- back to the commissioners. The purpose of the use of the portion of Jim Alan Road crossing what to allow for controlled use for medical and emer- soula without any committee is to examine the area between point A is now Three Dollar Ranch was with the owners’ gency services, as well as consider trying to estab- expectations – though and point B on many Madison County maps that permission and only during the time they owned lish portions of the road as a county road through The Madisonian and the lack specific definitions of where roads exist, and the ranch. prescriptive use or the petitioning process. West Yellowstone Star researching whether they are technically classified • No portion of Jim Alan Road has been estab- “You’ve done your due diligence on what you are not desperate for as a county road, private road or public road. lished as a county road by prescriptive use as deter- have been asked to do,” said commission chair Jim interns, I wanted to see The committee recommended the road private mined by a court. Hart. “I think your recommendation is viable, con- based on these findings, according to the commit- • A majority of the committee does not believe siderable and, to me, it’s agreeable.” a young crop of journal- tee’s official recommendation: Jim Alan Road is established as a county road by the ists. If I found a student Buffalo Lance Subdivision with skills complimen- Stephanie Kruer was present during the meet- tary to what our orga- ing as the attorney representing the members of nization preferences, all the Buffalo Lance Subdivision who argue the road the better! should be a county road. I had nine, 20-min- “As the representative for the Buffalo Lance ute interviews, start- Subdivision, we are still taking the position that Jim ing at 9 a.m. The first Alan Road is a county road,” Kruer said, adding a student I met impressed petition from homeowners who use and have used me. She was driven, the road is in process to have the road declared a county road, and there is historical evidence that passionate and excited has been presented showing use of the road since about journalism. She’d the 1960s. done her research, and Part of Kruer’s argument for Jim Alan Road to be during our interview, claimed as a county road comes from a 1921 open she referenced re- petition filed by residents to open a road 1/2 a mile cent articles from our north from where Jim Alan Road currently is in an papers. At the end of effort to access Cliff and Wade lakes. her 20 minutes, I was “Whether a road was developed out there is hard smiling ear-to-ear, but to say and what we suspect to have happened is they assumed she would be decided to put the road where Jim Alan Road cur- an outlier. rently is because of the less difficult terrain,” said Kruer. She wasn’t. For the most part, every student Other business brought enthusiasm Commissioners and committee members also about the journalism began discussion on a road closure in Pony at the industry and a drive request of the Pony Homecoming Club. The road to work in the media being discussed is a portion of Center Road and is world. Whether they currently blocked at both ends. were fashion writers, “The Pony road is a portion of Center Street be- designers, videogra- tween Lots 14-19 of block 21 and lots 14-17 of block phers or print-focused, 22 in the original township of Pony, being solely they were doing it for a contained within the boundaries of the Pony Park,” said Laurie Buyan, administrative assistant to the reason. Madison County Commissioners. It was a good re- The PHC owns the pieces of property on either minder for me. I love side of the road, which runs through a park, and my job, and I can’t pic- are hoping to formally close the road in an effort to ture myself in any other preserve the park for the community. career. But like with The commissioners and committee set a time to anything, it can wear on go a view the road and will hold a public hearing on you a bit. My few hours April 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the school of journalism in Missoula helped me shake those feels and get inspired again. Print journalism is Top left not dying. Community Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian Ellis Thompson was the only member of the road journalism isn’t failing. review committee to vote against Jim Alan Road as a In our rural, Mon- private road. tana communities, we recognize the impor- Bottom left tance in providing a Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian hyperlocal news source Kevin Pearce with the Madison County Road Review now more than ever – Committee presented recommendations to the you, readers, can seek commissioners on March 14. national information from any of thousands of media conglomer- ates, but the only place you will read about a county spelling bee or Bill of the week: SB 206 a town council meeting is from a community paper. Senate addresses daylight saving time, suggests creating Montana Standard Time That being said, it’s time for my yearly Caitlin Avey Daylight saving time was originally Montana Standard Time. ber. Arizona and Hawaii are the only request to all of you: [email protected] put into place in an effort to save en- Sen. Jeff Welborn, R-Dillon, said he two other states that do not observe Please, engage with us! ergy and reduce electricity consump- voted in favor of the bill after a number daylight saving time. After passing through the Senate in tion, and came into federal law in 1966 of his constituents asked for his sup- We want to hear what a 36:14 vote, a bill to address daylight under the Uniform Time Act. port. * To follow this bill or any others, is important to you, so saving time hit the House floor for The bill, which was introduced “So I listened,” he said. visit www.leg.mt.gov. If you have a bill we can better inform, its first reading and is now in its first by Sen. Ryan Osmundson, R-Buffalo, If the bill passes, Madison County you would like The Madisonian to ad- entertain and enlighten hearing with the House State Adminis- would exempt Montanans from adjust- and the rest of the state would set their dress, please contact Caitlin at news@ all of you. tration Committee. ing to daylight saving time, creating clocks back, one last time, this Novem- madisoniannews.com or call 682-7755. My door is always open in Ennis – if that’s too far of a trek, call the office at 682-7755 or Sheridan town council appoints new member email (editor@madisoniannews.com). Caitlin Avey to town clerk Ginger Galiger. “I felt it was my obligation hopes to gain experience and Rossiter’s engineering back- Our staff lives here. [email protected] Rossiter fills Bob Stump’s and I wanted to give back to knowledge. ground and history with the We’re invested here. We seat after Stump took a posi- the town,” said Rossiter. “I just want to see what town will make him a good Pete Rossiter was appoint- tion as the interim mayor Rossiter was born and it’s all about and I do want to councilman. care. And that’s excited to the open council seat upon the resignation of raised in the Ruby Val- make moves in the best inter- “He has many good ideas ing! during the March 13 Sheri- Mayor Tom Shaffer in Janu- ley and said he has no set est of the town, whatever of where he’d like to see some dan town council meeting in ary. Stump was officially ap- agenda when it comes to those might be,” he said. growth and how to help this a unanimous vote, according pointed mayor in February. issues before the town, but he Stump said he thinks town grow,” said Stump. Abigail A4 Thursday, March 23, 2017 Local representatives voted GOP line on budget

Dear Editor, labor/industry for prevention No to restore funding for any proposed bill for needed of workplace injuries; No to higher education cuts and revenue, such as a small tax Fellow voters, the next bi- funding for the jobs for Mon- MT Digital Academy; and increase on earnings of more ennium budget affects us all. tana Graduates Programs; No no to amendment to provide than $500,000, or other sensi- opinion In the House this week, our to restore funding for disas- grants to expand pre-school ble taxes, are quickly rejected Representatives Ray Shaw and ter/emergency services; No to programs by Republicans. Tom Welch voted the GOP restore funding for Depart- Many budget bills re- Responses from both party line, 49-51, defeating all ment of Military Affairs for turn to Montana millions Reps. Shaw and Welch to my Democratic amendments to the military; No to restore of Federal dollars that we inquiries about their votes the House budget. A partial funding for respite services have already sent to Wash- said essentially: do not worry list of their votes and values: provided by your own care- ington, D.C., as taxes. (One about it, the Senate will make No to provide funding for givers; No to reverse cuts for example is the GOP rejected changes to appropriations (so staffing for the Office of Po- senior and long term care; No Appropriations decision we just passed the buck and litical Practice, the watchdog to provide a bare $1 per hour to restore five FTE safety voted along with the House for ethics and corruption in wage increase for direct care workers costing $2,500 that majority). Values again … or Established in 1873 politics; No to provide fund- workers; No to funding the would have given Montana game playing with our vote ing for Youth Challenge Acad- Rule of Law for the already $446,000 in returned federal and our tax dollars. emy, proven Dillon school passed CSKT Compact law; funding.) Many amendments (USPS 325-340) that helps struggling students; No to provide an increase in only restore funding, not ask Pat Bradley Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper No to restore funding to special education funding; for more. More importantly, Twin Bridges

Owners/Publishers: Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard We have known for 50 years tobacco is killing us Managing Editor: Abigail Dennis Accounts Payable/Receivable: Dear Editor, part of an expensive, unhealthy It is not just cancer – tobac- ins quit, do not let your kids habit on the way out. co and nicotine damage your start, make your life healthier Susanne Hill We have known for 50 years Tobacco addiction does not heart, combine with diabetes and independent of the tobacco Art Director: Erin Leonard that tobacco is killing us – mil- have to be dealt with alone. to impair your circulation, companies. They take your Reporter: Caitlin Avey lions of people have quit using, Montanans can take part in and make you vulnerable to all money, and give you ... what, Sales Manager/Circulation: Rachel Anderson and there are more ex-users in campaigns to fight back. Take manner of dangerous and de- exactly? America than there are tobacco this first step to protect yourself bilitating ailments. Stop using addicts. Cigarettes, chewing to- or someone you know from the them, help your parents and Phil Taylen Contributors: bacco, snuff, cigars, they are all health risks of dipping. brothers and sisters and cous- Ennis Keith Axberg, Les Gilman, Art Kehler, Stacy Gatewood, Kelley Knack, Nancy Nesbit, Christopher Mumme, Matt Hill, Jeremy Weber, Keri Montgomery, Charlie Rossiter

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He worked fulltime p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2017, elementary school in Wakarusa won titles in 80C, 80B, Juniors for Titan Excavation of Ennis, from injuries received in a dirt and started a full 4-H experi- and Intermediates, before be- where his friendship with Luke WE OFFER bike accident. Jared was born ence, showing pigs and steers ginning his dream of riding pro Clark grew to that of brothers. Feb. 4, 1996, in Goshen, Ind., to from age 9. He grew up going classes in 2015. Jared also rode Luke and Jared rode snow- John and Carla (Yoder) Wisler. to Sunday school at Wakarusa Montana’s Big Sky Motocross mobiles and bikes with amazing COMPLIMENTARY Jared moved to Montana eight Missionary Church, where he series. He rode in Horn Rapids, tenacity. On the last weekend of years ago from Wakarusa. He learned about having a personal Wash., to qualify for a chance at Jared’s life, Luke and Jared went received his associates degree relationship with God. Wisler Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Nation- to the state basketball games OBITUARIES in motorcycle mechanics family evenings were spent als and on professional tracks at in Bozeman and spent the next from Motorcycle Mechanics around the dining room table, Waushougal, Wash., HangTown day riding in the Revenue Flats Institute, Phoenix, Ariz. He with Jared usually at the center at Rancho Cordova, Calif., and area above Norris. Jared died Guidelines: Must be 450 words or less and one photo. worked as an excavator and a of the jokes that made everyone Redbud, Mich. from blunt force trauma when a motorcycle mechanic. Jared laugh until they cried. At Twin Bridges High ramp broke beneath the weight (Otherwise, it will be 25 cents per word thereafter) attended Mountainview Chapel Jared travelled to Wyo- School, Jared participated in of his bike and sent him to the SUBMISSIONS MUST BE TO in Twin Bridges. Surviving are ming and Montana for family basketball, football and track ground. Jared left us on March THE MADISONIAN his parents, John and Carla vacations at his Uncle Jim’s and found a love for FFA. In 12, 2017, at 5 p.m. BY FRIDAY AT 5 PM Wisler, Twin Bridges; sisters, ranch. Jared loved the trips his junior year, Twin Bridges If you knew and loved Jared Joy (Braden) Hurst, New Paris, to the mountains; camping, reopened their FFA chapter you know that his faith was at Please call or email: Ind., Jenna Wisler, Nashville, horseback riding, fishing and and Jared served as an offi- the core of his amazing person- Tenn.; brother, Justin (Johanna) zipping around way too fast on cer. He competed in sales and ality. His parents plead with all 682-7755 or [email protected] Wisler, Center, Colo.; nieces, the ranch four-wheelers. At age mechanics competition and his friends to take a relation- Jaylayne and Katie Hurst, Fin- 12, Jared got his first Honda 85 worked tirelessly to help the ship with Jesus Christ seriously. ley Wisler; nephews, Landon race bike. He tried several races chapter grow and thrive. He We are comforted in knowing The Madisonian does not endorse the viewpoints or statements and Micah Hurst, Trenton in Indiana, finding out he had never forgot his farming roots that Heaven got a lot louder of those who submit letters to the editor. Wisler; grandmother, Birdena trouble starting, cornering and and loved his ranch jobs at the with the sound of Wisler’s Please do your own research and check your facts. Bollenbacher, Sarasota, Fla.; keeping the bike on two wheels. JBarL, Ashcraft’s CLazy4 and laughter. Thursday, March 23, 2017 A5 & sports: Spring sports have sprung! Madison County athletes are back in action as track and field, golf begin

Caitlin Avey jumper, sophomore Jourdain Klein, and the very hard work- said Young. [email protected] ing and hungry juniors who are ready to make a name for Young is assisted on the field by assistant coach Kelly Leo themselves this year, Josie Jenkins and Krysta Saunders, who and throwing coach Heather Tyler. Before summer comes spring, and for many of Madison are true competitors and love this sport more than any girls County’s youth, that means sports. March 13 marked the I know,” said McKitrick. “On the distance end of things, I Sheridan beginning of track and golf practices, and many students and believe we need to watch out for Dillon Williams and I have While school board members in Sheridan are still look- coaches around the county are are excited to be back in ac- high hopes that Quinten Hamilton will show everyone what ing into updating the track facility, the Panthers are ready to tion. he’s got this year as well.” jump into the season, new facility or not. The majority of the Mustang team is underclassmen – only The Panthers have 18 athletes out for the season, including eight juniors and seniors total, and McKitrick is also looking seniors Janie Smart, Tionna Schwend and Tristen Horn. GOLF to some of her new “tracksters” to add to the list of elites. “(Smart and Schwend) have both had good careers as McKitrick is in her fourth year coaching track and field throwers and after an outstanding basketball season, (Horn) Madison County’s lone golf team – based in Ennis – will and said she loves that kids are able to find their “niche.” hopes to have a good track season as well,” said Ed Burke, once again be led by Chris McCown and Nick Burgess. The “I love how the sport makes each competitor individually athletic director for Sheridan Schools. Mustangs have 14 athletes out for the season and will host accountable for their success,” she said. Burke said the turnout for underclassmen is exciting, as their home meet at Madison Meadows Golf Course on April Joining McKitrick on the coaching staff this season is there is a good mix of both track and field participants, and 29. throwing coach Paul Bills and distance coach Nicole Bailey. the distance team is definitely a group to keep an eye on. McCown, who has been golfing for two years and enjoys “We are looking forward to continued success from our se- the mental strategy of the game, said to keep an eye on the Harrison niors who have advanced to divisional and state meets in past upperclassmen this season as they make an attempt at the Kaysha Young is ready to hit the track with her crop of years, as well as looking forward to building for the future state meet, which will be held in Seeley Swan. young runners. Twelve athletes, a good mix of upper and low- with a good group of sophomore boys and freshmen girls,” he “Seeing what we can accomplish this season and improve- er classmen, will represent the Wildcats on the field as Young said. ments on everyone’s game and technique is what I’m most takes on her second season as head coach. She has been the looking forward to,” he said. cross-country coach for three seasons. Twin Bridges “Track athletes are incredible,” said Young. “I absolutely The Lady Falcons, who took sixth at state last year, are love the heart that every athlete puts into their practices – it’s returning a good crop of young talent, including state cham- TRACK AND FIELD truly a sport that you can give your all and no one can bring pion in the high jump, Kailee Oliverson. The Falcons have you down.” 34 athletes out this season – 17 boys and 17 girls. Ennis Young said this year will be Derik DeFrance’s first year in Head coach Louis Reynolds is in his 12th year coaching After a successful track and field season last year culmi- the sport – she is looking to him to do well in the mile and at Twin Bridges and said he enjoys the sport and the dedica- nating in a state win for the boys’ team, head coach Wendy 2 mile this season. DeFrance placed fifth at the state cross- tion. McKitrick said to expect a lot from the 26 Mustang athletes. country meet this year. “I really like track because it is such an individual sport “I would keep an eye on all of our upper classmen,” she After missing half of last season to a knee injury, Josie that leads to teamwork,” he said. “It takes hard work, dedica- said. “They are the few and chosen who have decided to stick Hokanson will be back in the 800 meter run and Young said tion and effort in individual events, but everyone is work- it out and I believe we will see great things from all of them to expect a great year from her, as well as Stephanie Strong, ing to place high as a team. Everyone gets a chance to show this year.” who as a freshman made it to divisionals in the shot put and what they can do.” State champs Ty Morgan, Austin Baum and Tanner and discus. Lane Buus will be back in the long jump and triple Reynolds said he enjoys watching his athletes grow and Corbin Wood are all back for the season and looking to re- jump after just missing a chance at state last year. improve from freshman to senior year as well as the compe- peat their titles in throwing, jumping and sprinting events. “We are a young team and are looking forward to improv- tition the sport brings. “On the girls end, we have returning state champion triple ing our form, gaining muscle and learning to work as team,” Reynolds is joined by assistant coach Nancy Bell. Buzz from the schools Greetings from Mustang Country:

Spring is a fast and furious time of the year for all schools and before we know it, it will be summer. A couple talking points for this newsletter will be the legislature and the vo-tech project. We definitely want to keep up on the various bills that have an effect on our schools. House Bill 191 was signed into law and it allows for the inflationary increases for the school’s general fund. Another bill that has been moving quickly through the legislature is Sen- ate Bill 307. All schools are affected by this bill as it requires a school district to pass a resolution by April 15 of this year and post to the stakeholders estimated increases in their permissive levies. Schools have always had permissive levies, which they adopt every year in August. Schools will continue to levy in the various permissive funds, but with this bill will have to post the estimated increases in the permissive levies. One change is that this bill will give the trustees the opportunity to permissive levy for school facilities for remodeling, repairing, etc., but not new construction. This bill allows for transparency to the stakeholders. As it stands, SB 307 has not been signed into law. The consensus of various school organizations is that it will pass and be signed. The trustees approved a contractor for the vo-tech project. Lutey Construction out of Bozeman was approved ENNIS as the lowest responsible bidder. The project is a remodel of a school storage shop for additional safe working space for students and it will also include the demolition of old classrooms and the construction of new classrooms. This project is to start on April 3 and be complete in early August of this year. This project has been carefully discussed and planned for the past two school years. Careful consideration was taken on this project along with due diligence SCHOOLS from the trustees and building committee. This project also fits nicely in the district’s strategic plan for enhancing the academic opportunities for students. Being in a technology driven world, we are faced with both the positives and negatives associated with technology. We have scheduled Richard Guerry from the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell Phone Communication to present to the parents and stakeholders from Madison County on Tuesday, April 25 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Ennis High School gymnasium. All Madison County high school students are invited for a student assembly on April 26.

Casey Klasna Ennis Schools Superintendent

Ennis resident awarded top retailer of the year

Caitlin Avey [email protected]

Tammy Haas of Ennis was recently awarded top retailer of the year for made in Montana products from the Montana Department of Commerce and The Office of Tourism and Business Develop- ment during a recent trade show in Helena. Vendors throughout the state nominated Haas and Governor Steve Bullock presented her with the award. Haas owns a store in downtown Ennis that showcases over 80 Montana vendors’ products, including some of her own, and said she thinks the award is not only good for her business, but for the town in general. “Ennis is a tourist town and the fact that we own this store with all these Montana made products that people want for souvenirs I think is really what has brought us success,” she said. Haas said she hopes the award will help generate more business for the town and spread the uniqueness of all Ennis businesses.

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“Let’s just list it high and, if someone is looking, just tell them to make me an offer!” The downfall to this logic is that our Buyers are far more savvy and have access to online information more than ever before. If you overprice your property then you decrease the pool of interest Buyers and increase your days on market. The first 30 days are crucial to selling your property. The best time to generate interest is when a property is first listed on the MLS and sent out by Agents, when it hits the syndicated websites (REALTOR.com, Zillow, Trulia, etc. and when it first hits print advertising). This is when every current Buyer on the market sees the new listing. After 30 days statistics show us that only “New Buyers” to the market will view your listing. The impact of accurate pricing is huge. Properties priced within market range generate more showings and offers and sell in a shorter period of time! What is your property worth? Call your local REALTOR and ask them to do a Comparative Market Analysis to help you establish a fair market value.

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Submitted by Bernie Oglietti MARTHA SCUDDER Ennis Senior Center Last week, the Ennis Senior Center served its 10,000th meal since opening on Oct. 6, 2015. In honor of the milestone, pictured is Senior Center Board President Lynn Foreman awarding th frequent diner Don Clark with two gift cards for being the lucky 10,000th patron. Because of the tremendous response to the program, the senior center now serves lunch Monday through 90 Friday. Thursday, March 30th 2:00 - 4:00 pm Ennis Senior Center Enjoy cake & ice cream, beverages and wish Martha well!

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On March 7, the American Legion Constitutional Essay Contest came to a close. Both the high school and junior high schools had competitions to write individual essays on their thoughts of the president having the title of “Commander and Chief of the United States military forces.” After the high school contest was completed, Mara Johnson came in first, Caleb Bausch was second and Sierra Frandsen was third. The junior high school winners were Charlie Kruer in first, Tate Smith in second and Bailey Stockett in third. Each winner received a certificate of appreciation and a cash prize. The first place essays have been sent on to a state competition to compete for further prizes.

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Members of the Madison Valley History Association celebrate birth of William Ennis Caitlin Avey [email protected]

William Ennis would have celebrated his 189th birthday this year – on St. Patrick’s Day, to be exact. Despite being an Irishman born on one of Ireland’s biggest holidays, the tale of William Ennis is much greater than that. William Ennis founded the town of Ennis in July of 1863.

History of a pioneer Born in 1828 in County Down, Ireland, William Ennis was one of 11 children. Born to Scottish parents, John and Mary Stuart McKee, William and his family moved to Northern Ireland to escape religious persecution and at the age of 14, he arrived with his father in America, according to an insert written by Winifred Jeffers in “Pioneer Trails and Trials.” William took on a life of railroading, working first in machine shops before becoming a conductor and eventually a roadmaster, but left the railroad trade in 1858 to begin freighting. “He moved to Central City, Colo., where he took up land and opened a general store,” writes Jeffers. After marrying his wife, Katherine Shriver, in 1863, William bought 80 pounds of goods, such as flour, sugar, tools, etc. and “with his 100 head of oxen, some mules and a few saddles horses, headed his freight outfit toward Bannack.” He arrived in the Alder Gulch in June of 1863 and “sold as fast as could be weighted out.” It was his need for land for his livestock that sent William over the hill and into the Madison Valley. “He was directed to the Madison Valley but the townspeople of Virginia City did not think he could get over the Tobacco Root Drive,” writes Jeffers. “On July 5, 1863, he told his teamsters to hitch up and start up Daylight Gulch. They climbed the race track, went down Freiler Creek to the south side of Moore’s Creek and out onto the bench, east across the bench … thence due north along Moore’s Creek to where Main Street Ennis is now.” William is said to have built the first cabin in the valley and before heading back to Virginia City to sell more goods, he claimed “squatters rights” on the land. On Aug. 13, 1863, he claimed it as a homestead. After a few more freighting trips, William opened a general store before becoming post master in 1881. He died on July 4, 1898, from gunshot wound and at the time of his death, owned over 2,000 acres of land in the valley. William Ennis MVHA In 2009 the Madison Valley History Association held their first Irish stew dinner in honor of William. “We always need fundraisers and always wanted to do something to honor the founder of the town,” said Larry Love, vice president of the association. With their mission to “develop a museum to house and preserve collections of artifacts, tapes, photographs and stories of historical importance in the Madison Valley,” the MVHA helps to keep the history of the valley alive and well, with many different events, speakers and fundraisers, including a birthday celebration for one William Ennis. What started out as just coffee and cake to celebrate the Madison Valley pioneer, has turned into a two hour event with everything from Irish stew to soda bread to specialty Irish themed desserts and even a couple bags of Barry’s tea, a staple in an Irish home. With a membership of 200, Love said there is a nucleus of about 35 members that participate and to help put on most events, including preparing most of the food for the birthday dinner. “This is just something we’d like to see the town’s people get behind and celebrate,” said Love, who has a background in history education. “It could be made into something really big and unique to the town.”

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Submitted by Sue Heald said. “By integrating behavior- Hospital and Clinic, Madison County. Most of the groups available on the internet. This skills to handle difficult situa- Madison County Mental Health al and physical health services, Valley Medical Center, West- began their work in December database will be searchable by tions. This team is considering Local Advisory Council we can more effectively treat ern Montana Mental Health and will likely continue their topic, so people can easily find ways to help educate school the whole person.” Center and Madison County. efforts through the summer. what they need. personnel, medical staffs and Madison County health- The Mental Health Coun- County officials participating One team is addressing long- An overall integration other community members care providers, including cil, an advisory board to the in the project include Sher- standing concerns about how team is working on standard- on existing resources, suicide local hospitals, clinics, mental Madison County Commis- iff Roger Thompson, Public we respond to mental health izing medical procedures so prevention and the role that health counselors and county sioners, was awarded a plan- Health Nurse Melissa Brum- crises. Mental health crisis ser- that patients coming into childhood trauma can play in officials, are working together ning grant from the Montana mell and Commissioner Jim vices are lacking in the county, the healthcare system, either behavioral and physical health. to improve patient services Healthcare Foundation last Hart. Local schools, mental and this team is looking at through our clinics or through This initial planning grant for Madison County resi- fall to address the issue of health counselors, an addic- how to fill existing gaps. The a mental health provider, will from the Montana Health- dents. Doris Fischer, chair of “integrated behavioral health.” tion counselor, several Mental crisis response work group is be easily connected with all care Foundation is a starting the Madison County Mental Behavioral health includes Health Council members and exploring telemedicine options the resources they need. Such point for advancing the level Health Local Advisory Coun- both mental and addictive dis- other community leaders are to connect with off-site crisis resources might include addic- of healthcare integration in cil, recently summarized the orders. The grant provides the also involved. The public is response counselors through tion treatment, mental health Madison County. If funds basis for this new partnership. partners with a national con- welcome to be part of this ef- the local hospitals. They are counseling, primary care phy- are needed to implement the “We all know the mind and sultant to assist with putting fort as well. also looking into establish- sician visits or social services. new plans, additional grant body are intricately connected, plans in place to improve our The partners have set up ing a system of local on-call This group is also looking at money can be sought from but sometimes our healthcare healthcare integration. The four work groups to iden- mental health counselors, and routine patient screening for the foundation to help get the system doesn’t adequately ad- primary partners involved in tify improvements in areas of adjusting current procedures mental illness and substance programs up and running. dress that connection,” Fischer the grant are the Ruby Valley particular concern to Madison to make our support of people abuse at the clinics, in an at- However, the goal is for all in crisis and after crisis more tempt to identify and address changes to be self-sustaining effective and efficient. issues before they become financially within a couple of A second group is working more acute. years, so that insurance pay- Exams on improving public access The fourth group is tack- ments cover the costs of the to information about social ling issues related to the over- improved services. Glasses programs, mental health all health of children and fam- If you have questions or Contacts resources and the whole range ilies. The children and families are interested in participating of health and wellness services work group, which just started in any part of this planning available in the area. A long up in February, will identify project, please contact either list of contacts has been pulled ways to strengthen families Doris Fischer at 842-7161 or together and will soon be and increase children’s coping Sue Heald at 682-3151. Ennis: Thursday by appointment Dr. Jeff Squire 406-577-2380 Bozeman: Monday through Friday 222 E. Main St #1C, Ennis, MT 9am to 6:30pm World Down Syndrome We appreciate your patronage and will work hard to maintain your trust. Day celebrated March 21 Submitted by Jon Ebelt and the Montana Council on providers joined the celebra- Montana Department of Public Developmental Disabilities tion to honor and highlight Health and Human Services joined together to celebrate the exceptional contributions World Down Syndrome Day on individuals with down syn- The Department of Public Tuesday, March 21. drome and other disabilities Health and Human Services Lt. Governor Mike Cooney, are making to society and the (DPHHS), West Mont, Helena DPHHS Director Sheila Hogan opportunities that exist for Industries, PEERS Unlimited and representatives from local them through state and local resources. Amanda Beedy Morrison According to the Cen- ters for Disease Control and Licensed cLinicaL ProfessionaL counseLor Prevention, down syndrome LCPC, LAC, NCC remains the most common Offering supportive, confidential chromosomal condition di- counseling for all ages: couples, agnosed in the United States. children, families and adults. 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sagebrush steppe and even As breeding season winds alpine tundra; anywhere with down, flocks of 30 or more HOLLOWTOP open country with at least a Mountain Bluebirds begin few trees or human-altered to form. Each post-breeding MOKE IGNALS habitats that can provide nest flock centers on one or more S S cavities, and will often forage families with dependent in pastures. fledglings, later joined by By Art Kehler A female Mountain unattached adult birds who for The Madisonian Bluebird pays more attention failed to reproduce that year. By Rebecca Ramsey, Ruby Watershed Coordinator to good nest sites than to As the last fledglings become attractive males. She chooses mobile, these post-breeding her mate solely on the basis of flocks may wander out of TO CHANGE the location and quality of the sight for periods of days or Mountain Bluebirds nesting cavity he offers her weeks, returning to visit their – disregarding his attributes nesting areas for a few hours OR NOT as a singer, a flier or a looker. or days, until eventually they (Sialia currocodies) Courting males sing near a disappear from the territory, nest cavity, flying back and according to the Cornell Lab Exploring the challenges of Thank goodness it is These vivacious birds are forth between the cavity and of Ornithology. finally spring! Monday, March a type of thrush, related to a perch near the female. Once Unlike many thrushes, switching to daylight-saving time 20, was officially the vernal robins (another one of our a female chooses a cavity, she Mountain Bluebirds hunt equinox, when the day and spring-bringing birds) and becomes extremely focused insects from perches or while March 12 marked the ing at their workplaces. Thus, night are roughly the same are similarly comfortable on nesting activities. The on the wing, with hovering beginning of daylight-saving instead of laboring diligently, length and most importantly, around civilization. Mountain male will pretend to help flight and quick dives. They time. On that momentous exhausted employees moped it marks the end of our long, Bluebirds are common build the nest, acting as if will pounce on their insect date, the long nights of around aimlessly until the cold winter and signals the in our wide-open spaces, they are bringing materials prey from an elevated perch. winter were finally over. On mid-morning break when – time of the earth’s awakening, particularly at middle and to the nest, but carrying This kind of hunting takes the other hand, many folks they needed a nap. and new life springing forth. higher elevations. They nothing. The female builds an incredible amount of perceived of the event more Likewise, rhythm altera- One of the great harbingers are cavity-nesters, flitting the insulated nest by herself, energy. Mountain Bluebirds as making the daylight last tions had a devastating effect of spring is the Mountain between perches in mountain usually working hardest in eat mostly insects, especially longer. Anyway, before going on people’s hunger patterns. Bluebird. meadows, or where prairie the early morning, filling during breeding season. to bed on March 11, compli- As a result, an hour before Mountain Bluebirds make meets forest – especially in the cavity floor with coarse, Beetles, grasshoppers, spiders ant citizens set their alarm noon, folks felt as though everyone happy upon first places where people have dry grass stems and other and caterpillars are favorites. clocks ahead one hour. Still, they were starving. Therefore, sight. I saw my first one on provided nest boxes. These vegetation, hollowing out a In winter, they go after they also lost an hour of sleep countless mortified mothers March 11 this year, flitting nesting boxes have become cup just large enough to allow small fruits, seeds, berries that night. watched as their famished through the sagebrush up essential to the ecology and her to cover her eggs snugly. (including juniper berries) With that brainteaser in children gnawed on table legs. the Mill Gulch drainage. The recovery of the birds, who The cup is usually greater and insects when available. mind, I asked myself: “How Also, it’s been proven that, males are easy to spot with in recent decades have seen than 2 inches deep, and Enjoy this beautiful time is it possible to lose an hour when daylight-saving takes their bright cerulean blue a significant decline due to placed as far as possible from of year, and look around on and, at the same time, gain an effect, individuals become feathers, mimicking the big issues like fire suppression the entrance hole. She lines your landscape for the joy- hour? After all, there are only grumpier. Add that to the blue Montana sky above them, efforts (creating unfavorable the cup with fine grasses, inducing Mountain Bluebird, so many daylight hours dur- already sour mindset brought and offering a sharp contrast conditions such as too many soft bark, wool or feathers. certain to make you smile. ing any 24 hour period. Thus, on by ongoing cabin fever, to the open, golden habitats small diameter trees too close The whole process can take Happy spring! no matter what we did with and the scene was set for they return to each spring. together) and competition for more than a week. Mountain our clocks, the only change murderous interactions. Hard The females are not as flashy, nesting sites with non-native Bluebirds often reuse nest that could come about was in as it is to believe, even more but still beautiful against species such as Starlings and cavities within and between our minds. Consequently, as alarming discoveries fol- the dormant landscape with House Sparrows, who are breeding seasons, and I saw it, daylight-saving time lowed. wings and tail of light blue more aggressive. accumulating nesting material was a shell game designed to For example, studies against her mostly grey- The birds breed in native can pile up to the level of the Photo courtesy Carol Delisi bamboozle us earthlings into showed that on the day after brown body. habitats such as prairie, entrance hole. A Mountain Bluebird. thinking we were somehow the time change, there’s an outsmarting the sun. increase in heart attacks. Seeking more clarity, I Moreover, during the fol- conducted an internet search lowing two days, the odds of on the topic. Initial results suffering a stroke rise percep- revealed that the official tively. Lastly, I discovered the purpose of shifting clocks an depressing reality that fully hour forward in the spring adjusting to daylight-saving was to save energy. Regret- time takes a week or longer. tably, as I delved deeper into Then, in a cruel twist the time-change process, I of fate, just eight days after discovered that several other the switch – the first day of time-related factors were at spring arrived! So, on a day play. when folks were still recover- To begin, I learned that ing from the double whammy human beings possess a circa- of changing time and cir- dian rhythm (a.k.a. – internal cadian rhythm disruption, clock) which controls the tim- the poor wretches endured ing of their daily actions. For a longer period of light with example, by abruptly switch- which to watch it snow. ing to daylight-saving time, Ultimately, exploring the we adversely disrupted our challenges of switching to rhythm-driven sleep patterns. daylight-saving time was Consequently, it was harder more complex and more dis- to fall asleep and our chances turbing than I had imagined. of waking up during the night Nonetheless, because the increased. So, in addition to peak period for murderous losing an hour’s sleep, folks interactions has passed, I feel got to toss and turn for the confident enough to advocate remainder of the night. leaving our clocks set on stan- Plus, rapid rhythm change dard time, year-round. adversely affected the tim- ing of people’s energy surges. © Art Kehler Hence, because they were Art lives in Harrison, Mon- used to starting work an hour tana. His essays, stories and earlier, disoriented work- poetry have been published in ers consumed (wasted) the newspapers, journals, literary majority of their morning magazines and online maga- get-up-and-go before arriv- zines. Commodity Insite! Higher rates and trade wars by Jerry Welch

William McChesney Mar- bowl removed just when the by a quarter percentage point that old saying about the Fed considerable discretion to language regarding trade tin was the longest serving party was really warming up.” as part of a planned effort to in mind, do not expect com- employ various kinds of deficits.” And the blaring and ninth chairman of the And once in testimony hike rates further this year modities per se to do much punitive or protective tariffs headline about the CNBC United States Federal Re- before the U.S. Senate he and in the years to follow. on the upside. Certainly, if without congressional assent. poll was, “Trump on the serve. He served under five said, “Our purpose is to lean After the rate hike announce- the growing season is a prob- Past presidents have general- brink of triggering a major presidents from April 1951 against the winds of deflation ment was made, Yellen lem or an international event ly used that power sparingly trade war: CFO survey.” to Jan. 31, 1970. In a speech or inflation, whichever way stated: “The simple message surfaces, a handful of com- largely because they haven’t My point is this. The Fed dubbed, “the punch bowl they are blowing.” is that the economy is doing modity markets could rise in wanted to use it. But Trump usually gets what they want speech” on Oct. 19, 1955, A week ago, Fed Chair well. We have confidence value. Markets such as grains does want to use it, and Con- and what they want is slower Martin began his talk with Janet Yellen said sometime in the robustness of the or petroleum could easily gress wants to let him.” economic growth with fewer these words, “If we fail to quite similar to Martin. She economy and its resilience to catch a stiff bid if Mother The CNBC Global CFO inflationary pressures. Such apply the brakes sufficiently said, “We realize that waiting shocks.” Nature throws producers a Council represents some of a monetary policy has always and in time, of course, we too long to scale back some The Fed is also sticking curve. Or if political turmoil the largest public and private been bearish commodities shall go over the cliff. If of our support could poten- to its forecast of two to three somewhere on the globe were companies in the world. per se. Add the potential for businessmen, bankers, your tially require us to raise rates more rates hikes this year, to flare up. But all things According to CNBC, “they a trade war with China and contemporaries in the busi- rapidly sometime down the three hikes next year and being equal, the upside collectively manage more or Mexico and what U.S. ness and financial world, stay road, which in turn could three hikes in 2019. Their potential for hard assets of than $4 trillion in market ag-producers are facing stiff on the sidelines, concerned risk disrupting financial mar- goal is to keep inflation at 2 all kinds is limited with the capitalization across a wide headwinds, the sort seldom only with making profits, kets and pushing the econ- percent and no higher. For Fed hiking rates as they are variety of sectors.” In a seen in history. letting the government bear omy into recession.” Martin this year, the Fed expects the doing. quarterly poll conducted on The stiff headwinds all of the responsibility and believed if the Fed was too annual inflation rate to be 1.9 A bearish wild card for March 1 through 10, CNBC suggest loudly that as ral- the burden of guidance of the slow to act when need be percent up from 1.8 percent the U.S. grain and livestock stated, “Nearly all CFOs sur- lies with grain and livestock economy, we shall surely fail.” we would, “go over a cliff.” last year. And since one of markets this year and next veyed are concerned that the prices unfold, and they At the end of his speech Yellen believes if the Fed is the oldest and most reliable depends on Donald Trump’s Trump administration's poli- usually do, such, “dead cat” he stated: “The Federal too slow to act, the economy of all sayings is “Don’t fight plan to use tariffs to initi- cies could trigger a trade war bounces should be sold ag- Reserve, as one writer put it, would slip “into recession.” the Fed,” the odds are excep- ate a trade war with foreign between the United States gressively. That is assuming, after the recent increase in It goes without saying, either tionally high that inflation countries. and China. The council of course, weather problems the discount rate, is in the result ain’t good! will indeed be capped at 2 From vox.com: “For start- echoes the growing concern do not surface this growing position of the chaperone And this week, the Federal percent. ers, existing statutes actually of business experts over the season and the year is free of who has ordered the punch Reserve raised interest rates Moving forward and with give the executive branch president's persistent tough geo-political tensions. Thursday, March 23, 2017 B4 comics & Puzzles Sudoku

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The Madison County Weed Board will be accepting applications for Field Crew Personnel for the 2017 season. Employment may be from May 1, 2017 to September 28, 2017 at 40 hours/ week, and a Compliance/Mapp- ping Tech. for the 2017 season. Employment approximately from May 1, 2017 to September 28, 2017 at 24 to 32 hours/week. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Weed Board Office at; 2296 Hwy. 287, Alder, MT. or Human Resource Office AND DOING BUSINESS in the Madison County Admin- istration Office at: 103 West Wal- lace, Virginia City, MT. Applica- tions will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. April 3, 2017. Return Applications to: More than 6,500 people are waiting to read about your business! Madison County Weed Board P.O. Box 278 We reach more area residents and visitors than any other local media. Contact us today to find out how our Virginia City, MT 59755 For additional information con- print and online advertising solutions can help your business thrive! tact: Margie N. Edsall, Coordina- tor, or Janie Alt Office Manager Contact Rachel! [email protected] at (406)842-5595 21-3-b B6 Thursday, March 23, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICES for the week of march 23, 2017

REQUEST FOR BIDS Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Ameri- such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, and the close of business on the day before Elec- Madison County Commissioners Request for bids by the Town of Virginia City for can Federal Savings Bank, Corporation, as Ben- If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in tion Day, you may complete and submit a voter (Pub. March 16, 23, 30, 2017) mcwd the construction of two baseball/softball dug- eficiary, by Deed of Trust on March 12, 2008, and amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then registration card, but you will need to return to MNAXLP outs. The project site is at the Field of Dreams recorded on March 12, 2008 as Document No. secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses due under the deed of trust and the obligation the local election office on Election Day to pick in Virginia City. The project specifications and 124997. The beneficial interest is currently held to be charged against the proceeds of this sale secured thereby (including costs and expenses up and vote a ballot. PUBLIC NOTICE requirements are available at the Virginia City by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Associa- include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than Polling will take place at the school district polling Minutes of the Madison County Board of Com- Town Hall. The project contact is Justin Gate- tion. First American Title Company, LLC, is the costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, such portion of the principal as would not then places in Ennis and Harrison. missioners’ meetings for the period beginning wood (406.579.2168). Bids accepted until March Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of if any. be due had no default occurred and thereby cure All active and inactive**electors of Madison Val- February 1, 2017, and ending on February 28, 31, 2017. Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the the default. ley Hospital District, are entitled to vote at said 2017, are now available for public review in the (Pub. Mar. 9, 16, 23, 2017) tovc Recorder of Madison County, Montana. Trustee to sell the above described property to The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed election. office of the Clerk and Recorder at the Madison MNAXLP The beneficiary has declared a default in the satisfy the obligation. by public proclamation up to 15 days for any rea- [**Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing County Administrative Office Building in Virginia terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the The sale is a public sale and any person, includ- son, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting City, MT. Individual requests for personal copies NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE monthly payments beginning March 1, 2013, and ing the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying of these minutes, or any previous minutes, will be TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE each month subsequent, which monthly install- may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid 120 days by public proclamation at least every the County Election Administrator in writing of accepted by the Clerk and Recorder in her office. on July 6, 2017, at 02:00 PM at the Front Door ments would have been applied on the principal immediately upon the close of bidding in cash 30 days. the elector’s current address in the county.] Approved minutes can also be viewed on the to the Madison County Courthouse located at and interest due on said obligation and other or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certi- THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. Persons who wish to register and who are not Madison County website at www.madisoncoun- 100 West Wallace in Virginia City, MT 59755, charges against the property or loan. The total fied checks or cashier’s checks). The convey- ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE presently registered may do so by requesting a tymt.gov . Signed this 17th day of March, 2017. the following described real property situated in amount due on this obligation as of February ance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. form for registration by mail or by appearing at Kathleen Mumme Madison County, Montana: 28, 2017 is $163,756.85 principal, interest total- any representation or warranty, including war- Dated: February 22, 2017 the county election office. If you have moved, Madison County Clerk and Recorder A tract of land situated in Section 17, Township 4 ing $39,284.77 late charges in the amount of ranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is Rae Albert please update your registration information by (Pub. March 23, 2017) mccr South, Range 5 West, P.M.M., Madison County, $203.52, escrow advances of $13,703.75, other made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without Assistant Secretary, filling out a new voter registration card and sub- MNAXLP Montana, more particularly shown as Lot 5 on fees and expenses advanced of $3,950.03, plus limitation, the sale is being made subject to all First American Title Company, LLC mitting it to the county election office. accruing interest, late charges, and other costs existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or Successor Trustee DATED this 10th of March, 2017 the Amended Plat of 7M-4R Subdivision as filed PUBLIC NOTICE in Book 4 of Plats, page 322-A, records of Madi- and fees that may be advanced. other environmental or health hazards. The sale Title Financial Specialty Services Madison County The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the PO Box 339 /s/ Kathleen D. Mumme, The Madison County Board of Commis- son County, Montana sioners approved payroll for payment in the Bret Carter and Connie L. Hill AKA Connie Hill, such amounts as may be required to preserve property on the 10th day following the sale. Blackfoot ID 83221 Election Administrator and protect the property and for real property The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor STATE OF Idaho ) (Pub. March 16, 23 and 30) mccr amount of $889,547.49 and claims for all funds as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First in the amount of $350,094.86 with a total of American Title Company of Madison County, as taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless or any other person having an interest in the ) ss. MNAXLP County of Bingham ) $1,239,642.35 for the period beginning Febru- ary 1, 2017, and ending on February 28, 2017. On this 22nd day of February, 2017, before me, MADISON COUNTY WEED a notary public in and for said County and State, The full and complete claims and payroll lists personally appeared Rae Albert, know to me to BOARD YEAR 2017 HERBICIDE are available for public review in the office of the be the Assistant Secretary of First American Ti- CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENT Clerk and Recorder the Madison County Admin- tle Company, LLC, Successor Trustee, known to istrative Office Building in Virginia City, MT. Indi- FOR BIDS vidual requests for personal copies of these lists me to be the person whose name is subscribed Madison County Weed Board is calling for to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to will be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder in her sealed quotes for Noxious Weed Herbicides office and can also be viewed on the Madison me that he executed the same. for the 2017 Madison County Weed Manage- Kaitlin Ann Gotch County website at www.madisoncountymt.gov. ment Season. Quote specification (Type and Signed this 17th day of March, 2017. Notary Public Amount of Herbicides), and invitation to quote Bingham County, Idaho Kathleen Mumme forms are available at the Madison County Madison County Clerk and Recorder Commission expires: 07/29/2022 Weed Board Office, 2296 Hwy. 287, Alder, J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs CARTER (Pub. March 23, 2017) mccr P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, Montana, 59755. MNAXLP 100786-4 (406) 842-5595. (Pub. Mar. 16, 23, 30, 2017) mk Quotes will be accepted until the close of MNAXLP business, 12:00 PM Thursday, April 7, 2017. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE: Quotes will be opened and read publicly at This is a public notice from B & D Keylock to the PUBLIC NOTICE - NO MEETING the regular Weed Board Meeting at the Weed Lessee Of Units #62 & #70 located at 3538 Hwy The Board of Madison County Commissioners Board Office, Alder, Montana, at 2:00 PM 287 in Sheridan, Mt 59749 that your Units are will not be holding their regular Commission Thursday April 13, 2017. under foreclosure proceedings. meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, as they will The contract will be awarded to the bidder (Pub. March 23, 30, 2017) b&d be attending the Montana Association of County whose bid is most beneficial to the County. MNAXLP Road Supervisors annual conference in Great Consideration will be given to Madison Coun- Falls, Montana. The next regular meeting fol- ty resident bidders in accordance with MCA NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGU- lowing this date will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 7-5-2309, part 1, which states “If there are no LAR VOTER REGISTRATION 2017.(Pub. Mar. 16, 23, 2017) mcc out of state bidders for a contract subject to MNAXLP competitive bid under this part, the contract AND OPTION FOR LATE REG- may be awarded to the lowest and best re- ISTRATION NOTICE OF CLOSE sponsible bidder that is a county resident and Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that makes a bid that is no more than $500.00 Clerks of Alder School District No. 2, Sheri- OF REGULAR VOTER or 3% higher, whichever is less, than the bid dan School District No. 5, Harrison School REGISTRATION AND OPTION of the lowest responsible bidder that is not a District No. 23, Twin Bridges School District FOR LATE REGISTRATION county resident”. Prices are to be guaranteed No. 7, and Ennis School District No. 52, Madi- Notice is hereby given that regular* registration to September 30, 2017. son County, State of Montana that regular for the Madison Valley Hospital District Election Madison County Weed Board reserves registration for the Annual School Election to to be held on May 2, 2017 will close at 5:00 p.m., the right to reject any or all irregularities in be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, will close at April 3, 2017. quotes. 5:00 pm on Monday, April 3, 2017. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration Date: 2/21/17 NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election /s/ John Armstrong, Vice President deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up Madison County Weed Board by showing up at the county election office to and including on Election Day. Between noon /s/ James P. Hart, Chairman up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. All active and inactive electors of Alder School District No. 2, Sheridan School Dis- trict, No.5, Twin Bridges School District No. 7, Harrison School District No. 23. and Ennis School District No. 52 are entitled to vote at said election. Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying the county election administrator in writing of the elector’s current address in the county. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing at the county election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the county election office. Late registration is only available through the county election office, and not the school district. The county election office is located at: 103 West Wallace St., Virginia City, MT 59755 DATED this 9 day of March, 2017 /s/ Judi Ward, Clerk, Harrison School /s/ Kathleen F. Wuelfing, Clerk, Alder School /s/ Rebecca E. Larsen, Clerk, Sheridan School /s/ Joyann L. Breakall, Clerk, Twin Bridges School /s/ Ginger R. Martello, Clerk, Ennis School (Pub. March 31, April 7, 2016) ss, as, hs, tbs MNAXLP

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MADISON COUNTY 395 LAMPE, LLC, A Nevada Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, v. Klasen Septic OVERLOOK PARTNERS, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company; YELLOWSTONE CLUB PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Montana Corporation; TIMOTHY BLIXS- ETH, an individual; CASEY HEITZ, an individual Defendants. WINTER IS COMING! Civil No. DV-29-2016-46 Hon. Judge Luke Berger Need your septic tank pumped NOW? THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREET- INGS TO We’re available! THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, TIMOTHY BLIXSETH Call for a quote. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which We also rent portable toilets. is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff's attorneys, Mark H. Gunderson, Esq., Austin K. Sweet, Esq., and Catherine R. Reichenberg, Esq., of Gunderson Law Firm, 3895 Warren OR Way, Reno, Nevada 89509 and Dan G. Ceder- 683-2063 925-1076 berg, Esq., of Cederberg Law Offices, P.O Box Three 8234, Missoula, Montana 59807, within twenty- one (21) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of Great Services Under One Roof! the day of service; This action is brought to obtain an order of sale and decree of foreclosure regarding real property in Madison County, Montana and described Ruby Valley Hospital Physical Therapy as follows: Lots 202, 203, 204, and 205 of the Plat of Over- Occupational & Speech Therapy look Subdivision, according to the official plat thereof on file and record in the office of the Hands on care for all your body needs. Clerk and Recorder in book 4 of Plats, page 541, records of Madison County, Montana. ConstruCtIon In case of your failure to appear to answer, judg- Orthopedic & Sports Injuries Self Care ment will be taken against you by default, for the Locally Owned & Operated WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court, this 6 Total Joint Rehabilitation Home Safety day of March, 2017. Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured Karen J. Miller Back & Neck Care Adaptive Equipment CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT (court seal) Sore Stressed Muscles Hand, Wrist - & Elbow Syndromes By: Karen Miller Call Mike McKitrick Today! Clerk Tension Headaches & Chronic Pain Neurological Rehabilitation (Pub. March 23, 30, 2017) cl MNAXLP 406-682-4529 Available Mon.-Fri. at Ruby Valley Hospital 100 Prairie Way #2 - Ennis, Mt 59729 220 E. Crofoot, Sheridan, MT 59749-9508 406-842-5081 Thursday, March 23, 2017 B7 Around the County

and Sheridan bank locations or on our website at Montanans. Madison County Ruby Valley National Bank www.rubyvalleybank.com. The bank has awarded The first hour-long program on Tuesday, March Democrats to organize announces scholarships over $42,500 to 58 area students since 2003. 28, is entitled, “Jeannette Rankin: America’s Con- Our recipients last year were Cameron Haag – science.” The program highlights Rankin’s career as Submitted by Ian Root Submitted by Karen Town Sheridan High School; Madyson Beagley, Jessica a legislator and advocate for social reform. It will Madison County Democratic Central Committee Ruby Valley National Bank George and Kjersten Sandru – Twin Bridges High be at the high school auditorium. The morning School; Rachel Nye – Beaverhead High School; and presentation is at 9 a.m. and the afternoon presen- The Madison County Democrats are Ruby Valley National Bank of Twin Bridges Kyra Armstrong – Whitehall High School. tation is at 12:45 p.m. forming a new central committee to institu- and Sheridan is accepting applications for $750 Applications must be postmarked or delivered Then on Wednesday, March 29, Bradbury will tionalize our collaboration with the Mon- scholarship awards for 2017 graduating high school to either branch of the Ruby Valley Bank by May 4, present Nancy Cooper Russell, a successful self- tana State Democratic party in a joint effort seniors that meet the following eligibility: The 2017. The scholarship recipients will be announced made business woman who lived in Great Falls and to elect Rob Quist for House of Representa- graduating high school senior has applied or been by May 12, 2017. helped to manage her husband Charlie’s art career tives in the special election May 25, 2017. accepted at an accredited two or four-year college, – and sometimes Charlie too. This presentation will Ryan Zinke, Montana’s at-large congress- university or vocational school or specialized pro- Speakers in the Schools in be for the elementary grades. person, was appointment and confirmed gram studies (i.e. cosmetology) in Montana com- Bradbury is a scholar and actress who brings to be Secretary of the Interior. He resigned mencing no later than the fall following completion Sheridan history to life for audiences of all ages in the Rocky prior to the Montana Democratic party of high school; the parents or the student them- Mountain region. She teaches for the Colorado nominating Quist for that vacant seat. The selves are a customer in good standing with the Humanities, and is an historic interpreter for the Submitted by Sally Schendel Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Madison County Democratic Central Com- Ruby Valley Bank for the previous two years prior Sheridan Schools mittee will continue after the special elec- to scholarship application; the student has demon- All the presentations are free and open to the public. tion in order to promote democratic prin- strated good citizenship by active participation in The Sheridan School Library will host two pro- ciples in all future elections. All Democrats school, church and/or community organizations; For more information, please call Sally B. grams at the end of March; both programs feature Schendel, teacher librarian for the Sheridan School interested in being a member should contact and the student has maintained a 2.5 GPA. Mary Jane Bradbury who appears as two famous Ian Root at 682-3151. Applications are available at the Twin Bridges at 842-5401 or 842-5302

Ruby Valley Christians are invited to gather together in preparation for this holy, Lenten time. As in years past, we will join for a breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a short time of worship and The Madison Valley Lenten breakfast will be served each LENTEN reflection each Wednesday. This started on Ash Wednesday, March 1, and will continue through Wednesday at 7 a.m. early April. The schedule is as follows: The schedule of remaining breakfasts is as follows: Wednesday, March 22: Trinity Episcopal Church Wednesday, March 22: Valley Assembly Church in Sheridan Wednesday, March 29: Assembly of God Church BREAKFAST Wednesday, March 29: Church of the Valley in Twin Bridges Wednesday, April 5: Madison Valley Baptist Church Wednesday, April 5: Notre Dame Catholic Church in Twin Bridges Area Senior Meals Find MEALS FOR SENIORS, TWIN BRIDGES The Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center provides meals for seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon at the Twin Bridges Senior and Com- Fellowship munity Center. Meals are for seniors 60 years and up (spouses and caregivers are invited). Donations for meals With Us are appreciated. SENIOR MEALS, VIRGINIA CITY Dayspring Church CHURCH OF Senior meals for Madison County Seniors 60 and over will be Worship 10:00 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Rocky Mountain Sunday School/Nursery LATTER-DAY SAINTS served at the Virginia City Cafe on Tuesday & Thursdays Baptist Church Non-Denominational Christ Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome Centered, Spirit Led Worship from 11 am to 3 pm for $4.00. 682-4949 Sacrament Meeting Joel Trenkle/Pastor Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 23: Goulash, corn, roll, dessert. Check website for ministries: Sunday School dayspringsheridan.com 11:20 a.m. St. Joseph's in Sheridan Tuesday, March 28: Chicken salad on a croissant, soup, dessert. Sunday School 9:30 am Tues. and Thurs. 7:30 a.m. 596-0707 • 3648 Hwy 287 R S & Priesthood Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges 12:10 p.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 am Mutual (Youth Group) St. Patrick's in Ennis Sunday evening bible study Weds. 7:00p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. RUBY VALLEY FOOD PANTRY, SHERIDAN HARRISON 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 Sunday 11:00 a.m. and prayer time, 6 p.m COMMUNITY CHURCH Sheridan 842-5860 St. Mary's in Laurin Harrison, Montana Sunday 8:30 a.m. Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon. Located at 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Bishop Dustin 684-5255 114 N. Main St. in Valley Assemply (formerly New Sunday School & Father John Crutchfield • Pastor ~ 842-5588 6 Blocks South of City Complex Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Madison Beginnings). Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver Located in the heart of Valley Pastor Joe Miller Star to Virginia City. Contact Doug 842-5587 or Jim Madison Valley for the Presbyterian Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises 842-5573 for more information. To Our God. Spread the Word! Church WORSHIP September - April ~ 11 a.m. MEALS ON WHEELS, SHERIDAN May - August ~ 9 a.m. Everyone Welcome The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors 60 Fully Accessible years and over Monday - Friday. Seniors may choose Rev. Jean M. Johnson to eat at the senior center, family style for $3.50 or have 682-4355 ~ Ennis Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Phil 2:16 their meal delivered for $4.00. Delivered meals are within Holding forth the word of life: the city limits of Sheridan and should be called in by 10 Dr. Ray Teston a.m. Call Shirley Sand at 842-5966. Pastor CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. ENNIS SENIOR CENTER MEALS, ENNIS JESUS CHRIST OF Society LATTER-DAY SAINTS 114 N. Main, Sheridan Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Ennis Branch Sunday Service & 842-5845 MONDAY – FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Pastor Duane B. Deshner 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Sacrament Meeting Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Reservations 682-4422 10:00 a.m. Phone 682-4244 SBC Wednesday Valley Kids- after MADISON VALLEY To help us plan, please call at least 24 hours in advance for meal deliv- Sunday School ALL WELCOME school to 6:45 p.m. 11:20 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH ery or if you plan to dine in. Ennis Senior center, 315 W Main Street Each week a Bible lesson full of Aides for the hearing impaired R S & Priesthood Ruby Valley Food Pantry- 12:10 p.m. healing Christian concepts is read aloud in our Sunday service. Saturdays 10 a.m.-Noon Family History Center Ruby Valley United THURSDAY MARCH 23 - THURSDAY MARCH 30 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Our mission is to Love Jesus, Love Methodist Parish THURSDAY MARCH 23: HAMBURGER GRAVY President Chandler www.ChristianScience.com People, and Reach the Valley. Invites You To Worship With Us 682-3020 ON BISCUITS, VEGGIES, DESSERT Pastors Travis & Kristina Walker FRIDAY MARCH 24: PORK ROAST, VEGGIES, Office: (406)842-5934 THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Ruby Valley Home: (406)842-7732 DESSERT BAHA’I FAITH Loving God, Loving People Baptist Church Church of the Valley MONDAY MARCH 27: TURKEY/BACON CLUB Sunday School 9:30 AM Tony Shaw, Pastor Twin Bridges Armed with the power of Worship Service 10:30 AM SANDWICH, CHIPS, DESSERT 842-5602 Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Thy name nothing can ever Wednesday Ministries Worship 11:00 a.m. TUESDAY MARCH 28: GENERAL TSO hurt me, and with Thy love Kids Club Submerge (K-6) 3:15 PM Youth Group Weds at 6:30 pm Family Dinner 5:30 PM Sunday School 9:45 a.m. CHICKEN, FRIED RICE AND FRUIT, DESSERT in my heart all the world's Bethel UMC Youth and Adult Bible Study/Prayer Worship Service 11 a.m. Sheridan WEDNESDAY MARCH 29: BURGER WITH afflictions can in no wise Meeting 6:30 PM Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. GARNISH, PASTA SALAD, DESSERT alarm me. Pastor Greg Ledgerwood Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. Ready Set Grow Preschool THURSDAY MARCH 30: SALISBURY STEAK, 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT One block behind IGA, Sheridan Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 www.baha’i.org 682-4197 MASHERS AND VEGGIES, DESSERT Madison County Episcopal Churches In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Join Us for Sunday Worship! Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan 10 a.m. adult forum Sunday Sunday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. SHOP SPACE FOR RENT IN ENNIS www.rvec.org Bible Study All sizes available up to 1,200 square feet Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Heated, insulated, large doors, half bath. 682-4199 843-5296 842-7713 Gary at 581-3531 or Paul at 581-7878

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