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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.

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