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By HANNAH KEARSE and abiding to social distanc- gradually reopen Montana’s [email protected] ing recommendations. economy. The directives that are “I’m a little sensitive be- ov. Bullock an- lifted or reduced will allow cause we just had Easter a few nounced a phased local governments to decide days ago,” Madison County reopening of what is best for its unique Public Health Nurse Melissa Montana'sG economy, which community. The phases of Brummel said. will begin when all directives reopening the state’s economy The holiday brought some expire April 24. More details will be in accordance with people together spite social of the gradual process will be the Montana Public Health distancing recommendations, announced later in the week. Department, local health pro- according to the MCPHD. Montana has to ensure viders, first responders and In addition, over 300 peo- a sustained reduction of local businesses, according to ple gathered at the Capitol COVID-1 cases, that its Gov. Bullock. building to protest statewide hospitals have the capacity Madison County Public closures. It will take the vi- to treat all patients, that it Health Department will gauge rus’ 14-day-incubation period has the testing capacity to its decisions based on the de- to know if these gatherings test anyone with COVID-19 tails of the Governor’s Office contributed to spreading symptoms and that it can first phase to reopen parts of COIVD-19. work with public health and Montana’s economy. “I’d love to give the assur- businesses to continue to mit- School-openings are not ance that there won’t be any igate the risk of infection. likely to be a part of the first more spikes,” Bullock said. "Even as we do scale-backs phase of reopening the econ- “We won’t be able to give that on the directives, it's not omy. State level plans will assurance until COVID-19 like this virus is going to go include actions and rollbacks has gone away or there’s a away," Gov. Bullock said. in the event Montana has a vaccine. So, that won’t neces- Stringent guidelines will surge of COVID-19 cases. sarily dictate what happens.” accompany the facets of Montana has recently seen a The Madison County Montana’s economy that will decline in COVI9-19 cases, Board of Public Health will PHOTO COURTESY MARY ANN DOWD-SUSSMAN reopen, like taking employ- which will have to continue meet on Thursday to discuss ees’ temperatures every day to move forward with plans to its plans after April 24. TWIN BRIDGES TAKE-OUT CRUISE Supporting local restaurants

Photos and story by HANNAH KEARSE [email protected]

he community gathered on Twin Bridges’ Main Street to support their local restau- rantsT Friday evening. The Old Hotel’s daily 50 bento boxes were accounted for before the day started. The Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Steakhouse & BBQ had to call employees into work for the first time since it closed its dining room. Pre-orders for take-out in the evening surged in the morning. “Tons of BBQ,” Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Steakhouse & BBQ owner Janet Dustin said. “Which was good because we love making BBQ.” Dustin said her sales were up compared to the last month. Most of her staff went on unemployment when the statewide directive restricted restaurants from serving due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. A cruise around town followed take-out orders. There is talk of another Friday-night cruise in Twin Bridges April 24. “I would say it was a huge success,” Dustin said. “I appreciate the support and the continued support from the community and other restaurants.”

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By HANNAH KEARSE [email protected]

Madison County’s District #1 will vote for a county commissioner in the primary elections June 2. District #1 includes Virginia City, Alder and Sheridan. It is a nonpartisan election, with four candidates running for the seat. The top two • Conventional Frame Homes candidates will carry on to the general election ballot in November. • Commercial Remodels & Additions • Hand-crafted Log Homes worked in the medical research field, done #1? software training and support, been a A: First of all, to change the climate of All phases of construction, design and consulting financial advisor and a Medicare specialist. indecision that currently takes place. We Since retirement, Bacon has worked at the also need to take care of the infrastructure e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com Bale of Hay Saloon and the Star restaurant that we already have – not just ignore it and brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 in Nevada City. build something new. p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 He has been involved in the community in various ways including the President Q: Why do you think you would make a of the Virginia City Planning Board and good county commissioner? a member of the Source Water Protection A: My demeanor for one. My ability to Committee. Bacon currently sits on the take a look at all aspects of things, not just Virginia City Town Council and runs the have a predetermined Visitor Center for the Virginia City Cham- outcome. ber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Virginia City Fire Department and Q: What would you prioritize in your Dark Skies Committee. community, if elected district #1 county 121 West Main Street, Ennis, MT “My wife and I have no official family commissioner? Gemcore (waterproof LVT & Hardwood) in the Ruby Valley, however, I've had an A: The people that work for the county Carpet - Vinyl - Hardwoood extended family of friends here for over 50 are our biggest asset. Organized meetings NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL! years,” Bacon said. between the towns and county in Sheridan, Alder and Virginia City. Owner/Sales/Installation - Rob Blair (406) 539-1440 Q: Why do you want to be the county commissioner for Madison County’s District Q: What impact(s) do you hope to make #1? as county commissioner for district #1? Dan Allhands, incumbent, has been A: I'm running for commissioner in A: Promote economic growth through- involved in the Ruby Valley community for order to effect much needed change. In my out the whole of Madison County, and decades. travels around the county, I am hearing promote safety on our highways and in our He was a member of the Alder Fire increasing dissatisfaction about county towns. Department for 12 years. Allhands served government. Over the past few years we have Sherwood Swanson as the Fire Chief three of those 12 years, lost public transparency and communica- which coincided with the construction of tion in the Madison County government. the current fire hall. During his three years I believe that transparency is fundamental Drywall Inc. on the Sheridan School Board, the Sheri- to any government structure in the United dan Elementary School was built. Allhands States and must not be lost. Hanging Finishing was in the ranching business for 43 years Custom Textures Painting until he was elected to the County Com- Q: Why do you think you would make a missioner seat in 2016. good county commissioner? Office: (406)682-5438 Cell: (406)599-3524 Allhands was raised on his family’s A: All my adult life I have been a prob- ranch in Sheridan. He has always lived in lem solver, all the facets of my careers have the Ruby Valley, graduating from Sheridan demanded that capability. I have been on High School in 1977. He and his wife, Jody, many boards and commissions through- have four sons all working and living in out my life and have learned that the best Sheridan. Five of their seven grandchildren solutions come from actually listening to Lisa Brubaker, LCSW, LLC also reside in Sheridan. and working WITH people to create those Licensed Clinical Social Worker “Jody and myself, along with our four solutions rather than blindly following an boys, always support the people of the agenda. It’s never too late to find balance. Ruby Valley if there is a need,” Allhands Q: What would you prioritize in your said. community, if elected district #1 county PO Box 602 commissioner? Ennis, Montana 59729 Q: Why do you want to be the county [email protected] A: My priorities would be to make sure commissioner for Madison County’s District (406) 670-4546 that there is fiscal responsibility within the Insurance Accepted. #1? Madison County government and that has A: I am currently the Commissioner for public exposure, to make sure that the rules Individual & Couples Specializing in Adults District #1 in Madison County. Being a com- Counseling & Adolescents of government are being followed correctly After serving in the Marine Corps in missioner is a learning curve that takes time by Madison County, insure that the future of the late ‘60s, Eli Thompson retuned to the to learn and build working relationships and the Senior Care Centers are secure, examine county he grew up in. He was raised in the gain the trust of those who you work with the personnel practices in the county and Madison Valley but returned to the Ruby and also for those I serve. confirm they are fair and proper and address Valley. the county road access issue. Thompson is a fourth-generation Q: Why do you think you would make a Montanan. His family has been in Madison good county commissioner? Q: What impact(s) do you hope to make County for three generations. He earned A: I feel I make a good commissioner as county commissioner for district #1? a living driving at truck and operating I’m not because of my commonsense, ability to A: I would expect that my impact as Dis- heavy equipment most of his life. But he afraid to problem solve and my understanding of trict #1 Commissioner in Madison County also worked on farms and ranches, owned the problems facing the people of Madison would be to ensure that the citizens of Dis- a small trucking company and operated a blow the County in these changing times. trict #1 would enjoy the right of be included garage in Nevada City. whistle! in the governing process and understand Thompson tried retirement but pre- Q: What would you prioritize in your that their needs and input are important in ferred work. He has worked at Yellowstone community, if elected district #1 county that process. Additionally, I would like to National Park for three years and serves on commissioner? make Madison County a great place to work, the Madison County Road Review Com- A: My priorities are to make sure that we where the employees have the respect and mittee. For several years, he was on the plan for the future in a responsible encouragement they deserve. County Airport Board and the Virginia way for future generations. We need to City Fire Department. CORY HARDY, be sure that our planning regulations will “Done all sorts of things as long as it let get us into the future, that our care centers me live here in Madison County,” Thomp- ENNIS TOWN COUNCIL in Sheridan and Ennis are there for the son said. residents who go there. Madison County needs to keep improving our infrastructure Q: Why do you want to be the coun- HARDY DRYWALL – roads, bridges, etc. ty commissioner for Madison County’s District #1? Q: What impact(s) do you hope to make FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO A: I see things happening in the county as county commissioner for district #1? government that should be handled differ- This ad is paid for by Cory Hardy, A: The impact I want to see as a Com- ent, the transparency and openness is dis- 71 Ramshorn Creek Road missioner is to have Madison County be a Sheridan, MT 59749 596-3137 appearing. Handling issues that come up stronger better prepared County going into in a timely manner and following through the future. is lacking.

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Q: What would you prioritize in your Robert “Dude” Erdall is the Public community, if elected district #1 county Works Director for Virginia City. commissioner? Erdall is originally from Edina, Min- A: It’s hard to put something ahead of nesota. He moved to Madison County 48 others. No reason several can’t be handled years ago. He has lived in the same house together, just do it. There are issues with for 36 years, where he raised three daugh- the nursing homes, county employees, ters in Virginia City. He is the grandfather road closures, county hiring practices, to seven grandchildren, two of them living fiscal responsibility and several more that Water Well Drilling , Solar Pump Systems in town. other people know about and will bring for Stock Water, Pump Sales Installation, Erdall has been the Virginia City Public up. Service & Repairs Works Director for about three years Serving Residential & Commercial Customers and is the Fire Chief of the Virginia City Q: What impact(s) do you hope to in Madison County for over 30 years Fire Department. He helps maintain the make as county commissioner for district David Bacon has loved the Ruby Valley Virginia City skating rink and is active in #1? QUALITY SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE since the first time he visited from Port- other organizations. A: I would hope that I could get trans- land, Oregon with his father in 1966. Phone (406) 842-5214 or (406)682-5290 parency and openness, issue handling and He and his wife, Jane, became perma- Q: Why do you want to be the county follow through, and better fiscal responsi- WWW.GRAHAMDRILLING.COM nent residents seven years ago. Bacon has commissioner for Madison County’s District bility into the county practices. THE MADISONIAN A3 April 23, 2020

twin bridges SCHOOL Twin Bridges Schools Foundation and a fifth through eighth grade middle school discussed

By KEELY LARSON As an action item, the intent Intent from the public if interest- to bargain with the board regard- board is considering moving the board of a committee created [email protected] to create a Twin Bridges Schools ed in serving on the foundation. ing conditions and pay. This will towards a different middle school to brainstorm graduation ideas. Foundation was declared. “The Letters may be sent to the school pick up speed in the next month model, encompassing grades five No final decisions have been Twin Bridges School Board foundation would be a vehicle for before May 12, the next board or so, Janzen said. through eight. No action was made. “He just wanted to let us met Tuesday, April 14 to discuss individuals who want to donate meeting. Currently, the school divides taken on this item. know that they’re working on it,” establishing a Twin Bridges to the school. It would be an in- Classified staff and teachers students into lower elementa- Regarding COVID-19, the Janzen said. Schools Foundation, the rehiring dependent foundation to receive were rehired for the next aca- ry, kindergarten through sixth board discussed the possibility of “Hopefully, this is a once in a of classified staff and teachers and allot those donations,” Board demic year. Collective bargaining grade, junior high, seventh and postponing the senior trip and/or hundred years event,” Janzen said and creating a fifth through Chair Steve Janzen said. is still in progress for teacher eighth grade, and high school changing the destination. Super- about the coronavirus and its eighth grade middle school. The Board asked for Letters of hires. Each year, the staff is able from ninth through twelfth. The intendent Thad Kaiser informed cascading effects.

alder SCHOOL Rural Fridays and continued remote learning discussed

By KEELY LARSON conducted to obtain feedback Birkeland explained. next week to discuss salaries. Steve Bullock lifts the Stay date,” Birkeland said. [email protected] about the Rural Friday pro- The Board offered Letters Birkeland gives the board at Home Directive before the “They (teachers) were all gram. Parents have mixed sen- of Intent to teachers verifying sections of polices to review school year ends, Alder School quite happy with the way Alder School Board met timents, transportation being that pay and insurance for next each meeting. Under Montana may continue with remote instruction is going right now. remotely Thursday evening one concern. “Moving forward, year will not be less than what Code Annotated, the Online learning. This is not dissimilar They’ve had great feedback using the county’s WebEx the supervising teacher, Teresa, was offered this year. Teachers Student Privacy Protection Act to other District conversations from parents,” Birkeland said. account to discuss the Rural is going to meet with UM are to sign and submit letters was reviewed this month. In in the state, she said. “We The insulation project will Friday program, policy review (University of Montana) West- to the Board, establishing an part, this focuses on protecting won’t know until next week take place this summer. Two and looking to the remainder ern and provide some feedback agreement. Teachers know they students’ privacy when using whether the Governor is going bids were received, and the of the school year amid the and see if they can work with have a job and the Board is different apps. to lift the closure or not, and if board awarded the project to coronavirus. some of the issues parents are sure of their return. Birkeland Regarding COVID-19, he closes schools for the rest of one. A survey of parents was having,” Superintendent Pam and the board chair will meet Birkeland assumed if Gov. the year, we carry onto our end Access to remote ennis school Contracts renewed By HANNAH KEARSE learning [email protected] About 60 contracts were renewed at the Ennis School Board meeting April 15. Every teacher and classified staff were offered a contract for the 2020-2021 school year, according to Ennis Superintendent Casey Klasna. Teachers and the public are allowed to join public school Waving hook-up costs for students meetings digitally via Zoom. Ennis Schools is not broadcasting meeting IDs due to Zoom-bombing, an unfortunate occur- rence of hackers posting inappropriate videos and images during meetings. The public can call the By HANNAH KEARSE school to get the needed information to join meetings. Ennis Schools will be discussing further [email protected] plans for educating and caring for its students April 23. “We’re working really well considering the circumstances,” Klasna said. All of Ennis Schools’ 382 students have internet access at home. But that was not the case before the COVID-19 pandemic closed Montana schools. 3Rivers Communication is offering free internet service to families whom do not have internet access but whose children need it to complete their classwork. Ennis teachers are scheduling Google Meet classes and providing face-to-face tutoring for their students. CLARIFICATION “We’ve been able to do some pretty incredible things for outside education,” Klasna said. Ennis Schools provided its students without a computer at home with laptops to complete school- work. According to 3Rivers Communication Marketing Manager Don Serido, the internet provider contacted the 26 schools within its service area, including all of Madison County’s schools, and As of April 14, Opportunity Bank branches in Madison County had not lent money to local compiled lists of students who were without internet access. 3Rivers Communication has hooked-up small businesses approved for Payroll Protection Program loans. Opportunity Bank of Montana over 200 families with 25 mbps internet so far. All costs for the free hook-up are waved until the end deposited more than $15 million into customer accounts approved for PPP loans as of April 16, of the school year. according to Opportunity Bank Vice President Ashley Kuehn. “We’re doing this because this is what we do,” Serido said. “We’re a cooperative.”

TIPS FROM YOUR CHILDRENS’ TEACHERS Madison County teachers have some tips to help parents continue their children’s education at home. VOLUNTEER FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOL PARENTS SPOTLIGHT 1 If you as a parent don't understand and the child is struggling, ask the teacher for help. Emailing the teacher is such an important way to communicate. Teachers don't know there is an issue if no one asks for help. And, it's okay to not understand an assignment! Sharing the love Keely Larson The Madisonian 2. Check your child's work. I know that they are getting older and should have more responsibility, As social distancing unfolded and lodging but in school, the teacher is always checking their restrictions were put in place, Upper Canyon work. Making sure they understood and followed Outfitters (UCO) reached out to their social the directions is really important. media audiences to stay connected with their communities. “As a business, we’re obviously worried 3. Hold them accountable for doing quality work. I about our future as a travel destination,” Cassie tell my students quality over quantity right now. Sara Decker Ubaldo, third-generation Tate family member, Sheridan School’s sixth grade teacher said. Educator for 16 years On their Instagram and Facebook pages, UCO started a ‘Spread the Love’ campaign. UCO is operated by three-generations of family. They asked followers to share how they were Donna (L) and Jake (R), pictured here, are the supporting local, wherever local was to them, current owners. Eli, Ubaldo’s son, was helping by commenting on the post. It was originally with t-shirts during the live video. PHOTO meant to last for a single day, but Mystery COURTESY OF UCO Ranch donated a custom-made backpack as part of the prize and the contest was extended. The rest of the winnings included a t-shirt description of their actions were written from UCO and $100 given to the winner to down, cut out and placed in Ubaldo’s dad, Jake be used at a local restaurant of their choice to McDonald’s, cowboy hat. They drew a winner , provide lunch for medical workers. live on Facebook. “We talked about trying to Doughnut worry stay positive, and it’s really hard to be positive In the comments, followers described shopping less at larger chains, volunteering in hard times, and that was basically our goal,” at church food drives, ordering takeout from Ubaldo said. local restaurants and someone’s 94-year-old “The thing that we’re trying to have every- be happy body remember is we’re all in this together grandmother sewing face masks. “You can get caught up in that doom and and we’re all going to come out stronger at the gloom and it isn’t easy times, but you gotta’ other end. We as a business are determined to stay positive,” Jake McDonald said during try and support our local community be there UCO’s Facebook Live event. for our guests, our friends and family,” Donna Michelle Bodenheimer, a commenter who Tate McDonald said. ordered gardening supplies locally instead Though their phone has been essentially of driving to Home Depot in Bozeman and silent for summer bookings, UCO is going to shopped locally instead of heading to Costco, preserve, Donna said. was drawn as the winner. And how will that come to be? By sharing The names of the commenters and short love.

“It’s easy to make a buck. Community spirit thrives despite quarantine. Friends and neigh- It’s a lot tougher to make a bors line up for blocks on Saturday mornings to greet one another YELLOWSTONE MINE diﬀ erence.” ~Tom Brokaw from their vehicles and enjoy fresh doughnuts and delights from the drive through options available at the Old Hotel and Main Street Market in Twin Bridges. The Madisonian would like to THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. extend a thank you to local businesses for their creativity and pioneering spirit during the COVID pandemic. PHOTOS COURTESY LINDA DIXON PROUD VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR THE MADISONIAN A4 April 23, 2020

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Editor’s note: Alice Schmieding The Madisonian does September 5, 1933 to March 20, 2020 not endorse the viewpoints Alice passed at home with and Allen Bradley. She worked zles, reading and watching ter Kathy (John) Gessner of or statements of those who children by her side. Alice was and Hideaway Lounge in the baseball, football and golf. Go Bozeman and son Ken (Julie) submit letters to the editor. born in Utica, Ill. deli and liquor store. She went Bears and Cubs! Schmieding of Russelville, She married Jim Schmied- to work at First Security Bank She was on the board for Ark., 4 granddaughters, 6 great ing Dec. 3, 1956 when they and she worked there until the Senior Center in Sheridan. granddaughters and 4 great moved to Montana. Jim worked she retired and they moved to She loved volunteering and grandsons. Please do your own research for Safeway and they moved Sheridan, Mont. hanging out with everyone. Due to COVID-19 we will around Montana until 1969 She enjoyed going for She is preceded in death by announce the celebration of and check your facts. when they moved to Bozeman. walks, taking drives around her husband Jim and son Lar- life this summer. Alice worked for Summit Eng. the valley, doing jigsaw puz- ry. She is survived by daugh-

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Larry Leroy Martin January 28, 1942 to March 28, 2020

of the summer, he returned Troy and his wife, Mary, Africa looks like the pictures Larry served on both the of his heritage. He also had to Montana to start college in came on board with Heart you see, but you haven’t had Beef Committee and Sales very talented blacksmith/ mechanical engineering. His L Ranch in 1991. Larry and the full take on Africa until Committee for 4-H. He was mechanics on both sides of take on that adventure was Troy enjoyed a special father/ you smell it. Board Commissioner for the his family from where he when you have to show the son bond as they worked Larry’s deep love for his East Bench Irrigation District inherited his mechanical professor how to do things, together on the ranch. Larry family was very evident and for 19 years, always trying to talents. He always carried his that’s not the place to be. So, felt life could not be any better he was always there to support keep the best interests of those pliers and an 8 inch crescent he left school at the end of the being able to have family work them, whether it be in sports, he served at heart. He was wrench on his belt and later quarter, never looking back. together doing something they 4-H, concerts, or whatever the a member of Church of the added a Leatherman to the Larry married his high all loved. One of his greatest activity might be. He always Valley in Twin Bridges and belt collection, thus rendering school sweetheart, Niki blessings in life was being able loved to talk about chasing was chairman of the board of him ready for any necessary Ward, on January 18, 1964. to watch his granddaughters, the yellow school buses all trustees for several years. “quick fixes”. Larry and Niki were constant Morgan and Megan, grow up over the state. And this was Larry was a true farmer/ Larry is preceded in death companions and worked side and to be able to share in their without a doubt some of the rancher, as he loved cattle by his grandparents; father, by side their entire lives. One lives. Larry felt a deep sense best times of his life. When and raising hard red spring Bill Martin; mother, Olive son, Troy Ward, was born to of pride that Troy and the Troy was in school, Larry wheat, malt barley and alfalfa Martin Logan and stepdad this union on July 20, 1967. girls had the opportunity to never missed a football or hay. He brought some of the Lars Logan. He is survived Larry and Niki also have grow up on a ranch where they basketball game or track first Simmental cattle into by his wife, Niki; his son, Larry was taken to be with several “adopted” kids. They learned work ethics and so meet. He was always there the valley and after several Troy (Mary); granddaughter his Heavenly Father on March gladly opened their home to many lessons in life itself. supporting Troy not only in years settled on red angus/ Morgan (Lou Munoz), 28, 2020, after a brief battle youngsters having problems Agriculture was not only a sports, but in his many 4-H Simmental cross cattle. He granddaughter Megan (Kelby with the Covid-19 virus. He and helped them out until first love of Larry’s, but it was projects also. also loved his big Tennessee VanDyken), grandson Ryan was born in Bozeman on they could get their lives back a passion of his, working and Then, granddaughters Walking horses, which he Swalling; sister Rita White January 28, 1942, to Albert on track. Larry loved young improving what he could. In Morgan and Megan started raised for several years. (Jack); sister-in-law Resa (Bill) Martin and Olive Egeler people and was always willing the 1980’s Larry and Karl Ohs through all of their sports, Another of his favorites were Roethle (Ray); brother-in-law, Martin. He grew up in the to help them out through were instrumental in starting 4-H and other activities and his cattle dogs and he raised Gary Ward; brother-in-law Gallatin Valley and attended kindness, a helping hand and an organization called MAGPI there was never an activity some of the best. One would Lonnie Ward (Lydia). He school in Bozeman through encouragement. (Montana Ag Producers, missed. He was so incredibly rarely ever see Larry without is also survived by several his sophomore year in high Larry and his dad farmed Inc.) Several members of proud of the girls and it was one or several dogs at his side. cousins, nieces, nephews and school. When the Vo-ag together until the loss of this organization, including probably one of the most Larry was an incredibly many, many friends. His program was taken out of the his father in 1969. At that Larry, went to Nigeria, Africa, rewarding times of his life. hard-working, kind, patient beloved dog, “Sunny”, with Bozeman schools, that deemed time Larry decided to move on a mission to try and help In fact, when he was very ill and gentle man. He was big whom he had a very special the school unfit to Larry and out of the Gallatin Valley improve cattle and farming with a serious staph infection in stature, and when he was bond, and the newest member he transferred to Belgrade and purchased a ranch up conditions. It was an eye in 2012, the surgeon told him young was as strong as a of the family, “Skye”, also for his last two years of high McHessor Creek south of opener to find new equipment they were going to have to gorilla. His biggest trademark survive. school where they had an Twin Bridges. He moved his sitting along the road, as no do some more surgeries. He was his laugh—one could To our beloved husband, excellent Vo-ag program. One family to the Ruby Valley in one had shown the people informed the surgeon that the easily hear his laugh in a large father and grandpa, we will of the highlights of Larry’s February of 1970. Larry was a how to run the equipment, put surgery would have to wait, crowd of people. He always love you and miss you forever. Vo-ag was when he and a member of the Garden Creek oil in the engines, etc. Larry as he had a granddaughter had a twinkle is his eye, a big Thank you for always being train load of other blue jackets Stock Association while on also found it interesting that playing in the State basketball smile and was ready to tease there for us and making our traveled to Kansas City for the McHessor Creek Ranch another country had come in tournament and he wasn’t or give someone a hard time. lives special. “Blessed are the national FFA convention. and especially loved the fall and built a beautiful big dam about to miss that! Well, He was a great story teller those who mourn for they will He always loved to tell stories roundups. After Larry was with very plentiful water for the surgery did wait an and loved to show visitors the be comforted.” Matthew 5:4. about the trip. seriously injured in a horse irrigation and the outlet for extra week. When the girls picture of his grandfather’s The family is planning a Upon graduating from wreck in 1991, the family sold the water was on the top of the graduated from high school, threshing crew of 32 men, memorial/celebration of life at high school, Larry headed to the ranch in 1993 and moved dam rather than the bottom. a piece of Larry’s heart went which he proudly displayed a later date. Alaska to run a caterpillar on to their present ranch on Larry could keep one busy with them, as being there and on the living room wall. He a subdivision his brother-in- Stone Lane, also south of Twin for hours talking about his supporting them was a major came from an agricultural law was building. At the end Bridges. African trip. He would say joy in his life. background and was proud

Molly Cummings Minot Cook Richard D. Marshall August 5, 1917 to April 2, 2020 May 16, 1926 to April, 12, 2020

taught aerial navigation became a celestial navigator, June, 15, 1952. Dick worked as cheery smile, and his quick wit. and communications to the a vital talent to assist on her a ranch manager in Montana According to Dick, his greatest Enlisted Air Corps Cadets and her husband’s frequent and Wyoming, and Lenore accomplishment was raising for preparation for active long voyages abroad. Mr. as a teacher. They raised two three kids. duty. She rose to the rank Cook passed away in 1983. children, Ellen Gail Marshall Dick was preceded in death of Captain by the end of the In his memory, his wife and James Wilson Marshall. The by his parents; Lenore; parents war. Additionally, she was a hosted an annual cookout couple retired and moved back in-law, Alma and Eric Wilson; Red Cross Nurse’s Aide in the at her Edgartown home to to the family ranch in 1984. brother-in-law, Richard Kovash; Greenwich Hospital, before welcome Academy sailors Lenore passed away in 1993, Uncles Tom and Jim Marshall; and during World War II. She from the Navy, Coast Guard, and Dick later married his nephew, Brendan Reints; niece, was among the first group of and Maritime who competed present wife, Valerie Lake, and Amy Lake. women to train for this job in in the in the annual ‘Round- gained another daughter, Julie He is survived by his wife, the U.S. Her brother, Wilbur the-Island Race at the EYC. Noel Leavitt. Dick and Valerie Valerie of Twin Bridges; parents- (Bill) L. Cummings, Jr., was a She also created the Hobart enjoyed 27 years together, and in-law Harvey and Boots Lake Navy pilot who was the first A.H. Cook Trophy at the they had fun raising Julie in the of Dillon; children, Ellen (Steve serviceman from Greenwich to EYC, which is awarded to the valley. Rose) of Twin Bridges, James die in the War. Academy sailing yacht with Dick loved being involved (Tammy) of Worland, Wyoming, After the War, she and her the best corrected time for the in the community. He held and Julie of Twin Bridges; Molly Cummings Minot husband managed the Coca 'Round-the-Island Race. Richard D. Marshall passed leadership positions in the grandchildren, Matthew Baird Cook, a resident of Greenwich, Cola Bottling Company in St. After Mr. Cook’s death, away at home Easter morning Twin Bridges Rotary Club, the (Marisol), Elizabeth Hetland Conn. since 1923 and a Thomas, VI. Mr. Minot went she took over management April, 12, 2020 with his wife, American Legion, and the VFW. (Travis), Brandon Stone (Amy), homeowner in Edgartown, on to work for the Government of the family cattle ranch in Valerie by his side. Dick was He was a board member of the Kate Vail (Jeff), Carrie Rose, Mass. since 1973, died Service, requiring a move to Montana, where she enjoyed born in Twin Bridges on May Twin Bridges Cemetery, the Big and Vince Rose (Kristen); eight peacefully in her sleep on Paris, France, where he was the many summers horseback 16, 1926 to Frank Marshall and Hole Watershed Committee, great-grandchildren, Joshua, April 2, 2020 at the age of 102 head of Foreign Aid to France. riding with her family. Norabel Robbins. The family and the Twin Bridges Historical Beau, Caleb, Liam, Wesley, years in her Greenwich home. Upon their return to the U.S., Once more, following in lived in Twin Bridges on the Society Museum of which he was Evelyn, Norah, and Wheeler; She was born August 5, 1917 Mr. Minot was the President her mother’s footsteps. Mrs. family ranch and at age four a founder. Dick was a member cousin, Hope Mommer; brothers in Seattle, Wash. Her father, and owner of Canada Dry Cook enthusiastically took moved to a ranch on Jackson of the Church of Jesus Christ of and sisters in-law, Marlene Wilbur L. Cummings, had of Fairfield County, Conn.. up painting, from canvases Creek, east of Bozeman, where Latter-day Saints. Kovash, Ronnie Lake (Nancy), been sent to Seattle as a Judge During this time, his wife to furniture. She attended he grew up. He attended On several occasions Dick Shelly McDonald (Jerry), Nolan Advocate during World War attended classes at the New the Isabel O’Neil School of Malmborg Elementary School said, “You have to do what makes Lake (Erin), Robin Reints I where he married Marian York School of Interior Design Art of the Painted Finish in and graduated from Gallatin you happy,” and that is how he (William), and Harvey Lake Jr. Engle, the daughter of Alice and the New York School of New York City. She became County High School. He enlisted lived his life. Dick enjoyed hours (Patty); and numerous nieces Warbass and Abraham W. Modern Photography, two an instructor there, and she and served in the United States of games with his friends and and nephews. Engle of Seattle. Mrs. Cook careers she actively pursued taught art courses at the Army Air Force as a Corporal family, working on the ranch, Due to COVID-19 moved with her parents to throughout her lifetime. Sadly, Round Hill Community from 1944-1946. tending to his animals, watching restrictions, a private burial Greenwich when the War was Mr. Minot passed away in Church. Mrs. Cook became Upon returning from the birds, learning about family has taken place at the Twin over. She attended Greenwich 1963. Mrs. Cook then took well-known for her skill in service he attended Montana history, taking drives, and Bridges Cemetery. Memorials Academy, Rosemary Hall over management of Canada creating magnificent Sailor’s State University on the G.I. packing into the Bob Marshall may be sent to the Twin Bridges in Greenwich, Conn, and Dry until 1968. Mrs. Cook Valentines, artistically bill and earned a degree in with his cousin, Delos Robbins, Historical Association at P.O. then Vassar College in remarried in 1965 to Hobart arranged tiny seashells that Agricultural Economics. He and relatives. All who knew Dick Box 227 Twin Bridges, MT Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Amory Hare Cook. form geometric designs and married Lenore Jean Wilson knew of his quiet strength, his 59754. As a young woman, Mrs. Cook was a passionate messages within an octagonal Mrs. Cook was a passionate gardener and conservationist, wooden frame. equestrian, competing in many who greatly enjoyed teaching Mrs. Cook’s eldest child, horse shows. She was a member others. She was President Marian Cummings Minot, of the Fairfield Westchester of The Greenwich Garden known as Gil, passed away Hounds. Her mother also took Club, as well as Treasurer of from cancer in 1986. Mrs. her under her wing (literally), the Garden Club of America Cook is survived by her son, encouraging her to become a (GCA), becoming an Honorary Winthrop Gardner Minot, pilot. Marian Engle Cummings Member. In May 2015, the and his wife, Marilyn, of Three was the first woman to receive GCA recognized her 65 years Cohasset, Mass. She is also a commercial pilot license in of service as an exemplary survived by her three beloved Great Services Under One Roof! the U.S. Mrs. Cook obtained member. granddaughters, Hilary Russell her pilot license at the age of Sailing provided new Minot of Boston, Mass., Amory 18 and flew her own plane opportunities for adventure Minot Hollis of New York, in many intercollegiate air and learning which she and N.Y., and Constance Gardner meets. She loved to stunt fly her husband, known as Hoby, Minot of New York, N.Y., and in Armonk, N.Y., thrilling the enjoyed throughout their their mother, Gale Winslow spectators who came to watch marriage. Their home in Minot of Newton, Mass. at the airport on Sundays. Edgartown, Mass. on Martha’s A memorial service will be ConstruCtIon In 1939, she married Vineyard provided the ideal held at a later date. In lieu of William Amory Gardner place to pursue this mutual flowers, donations would be Locally Owned & Operated Minot. When World War pastime. Both were active appreciated to the Greenwich Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured II started, Mr. Minot was members of the Edgartown Garden Club Conservation commissioned an Ensign in Yacht Club (EYC), and Mrs. Scholarship Fund (Greenwich the US Navy, and his wife Cook served as the Secretary Garden Club., P.O. Box 4896, Call Mike McKitrick Today! joined the Civil Air Patrol of the Club for 9 years. Mrs. Greenwich, CT, 06831) or the in Westchester County, NY, Cook also attended celestial Greenwich Land Trust (370 where she was commissioned navigation courses at the Round Hill Rd, Greenwich, CT, 406-682-4529 a Second Lieutenant. She Hayden Planetarium and 06831). 100 Prairie Way #2 - Ennis, Mt 59729 THE MADISONIAN A6 April 23, 2020

Painting for the Pantry True Value Greenhouses Artist around Montana support food will be open for the 2020 Season! banks in their own way In light of COVID19 restrictions, KEELY LARSON by necessity or not. Artists from send it along with the $50. [email protected] all over Montana have sold 92 This way, artists know which we are accepting free phone, text, or email paintings as a group. Toot sold pieces have been purchased and Cathy Toot, owner of Gallery four thus far. have addresses for the buyer and orders and curbside pick up, with deliveries available 287, is not a sewer. She sees peo- Typically, Toot is an artist the food bank. The two checks ple sewing face masks as a way to of living history, portraying keep food bank designations and on orders over $50. help amid the coronavirus, “and reenactments, ranch life and shipping costs separate. Kesler that’s one thing I can’t do,” she moments of bygone times in her updates the Facebook page to said. work. The size constraints of this show which pieces have been Toot was contacted by Leslie project have forced her to branch purchased. Visitation of the greenhouse is available starting May 1 Kesler, an artist in Choteau, out from her norm. Oil paintings Painting for the Pantry Mont. Kesler had an idea for how of flowers or animal faces fit this Facebook page here: https://www. artists could add to the altruistic particular project and encourage facebook.com/pg/Painting-for- subject to state issued directives. spirit demonstrated in many Toot to be innovative. the-Pantry-108027934191178/ communities. She sees Painting for the Pan- photos/?tab=album&album_ Thus began Painting for the try as a way for artists to remain id=108154620845176 Pantry, the creative alliteration a creative while events are can- Artists interested in partic- Videos and pictures of our selection in the greenhouse Toot original. “She’s (Kesler) the celed. “It just makes it so it feels ipating can contact Toot (406- one that wanted to start it and I like we’re a part of something 490-1453) or Kesler (on Painting will be posted on Facebook each morning so you can shop kind of thought about maybe be- that’s going to help for the greater for the Pantry). ing a part of it, and she contacted good,” she said. from home if you prefer. Look for us on Facebook at the me, so we collaborated back and To order, buy- forth,” Toot explained. ers may go to the Artists involved sell paintings Painting for the greenhouses at True Value. or drawings no larger than 8x8 Pantry Facebook for $50 plus a $7 shipping fee. The page. After select- $50 goes to a food bank of the ing a piece, they buyer’s choice. Montana is the mail a $50 check We are also offering plant potting services this year. Just focus, but purchases designated to the artist made elsewhere will be accepted. Toot out to the food drop your planters off with a list of desired plants and we mentioned Florida clients who bank of their bought paintings and instructed choice with an will have it ready for pick up the next day. their money to be sent to Ennis. address attached. “We just see the importance They write a of the pantry, of the food bank, second check for in anybody’s area,” Toot said, $7 for shipping Please call Jennifer Johnson at 406-599-3659 whether they are overwhelmed to the artist and with any questions.

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Retirement announcement Submitted by Karen Kilman and then earning a M.S. degree ride from one city to another. their dedication and military return to the general population away from family and friends, in Physical Therapy at Northern 4) On return to the states, the discipline. Here the Marine after this tour of duty. 8) A it has opened the door to many After 35 years of service to the Arizona University in Flagstaff, USS John Stennis aircraft carrier members who had been injured welcomed return to Indian opportunities with precious United States Navy and United Ariz.(1996). During this Reserve provided an opportunity to serve in action just wanted to complete Health Service at Phoenix Indian memories to enjoy in retirement States Public Health Service, time (1984-1996), she advanced with the floating Navy right rehabilitation and return to Medical Center (2012-2017) was years. CAPT Karen Kilman, is setting in rank to HM1 (E6). 2) As a after the 9/11 bombing (2001- their unit so that they were back very productive for the next five her sights on a well-deserved NAU graduate, she accepted 2003.) During deployment for with their “brothers” supporting years in the big city. 9) She has retirement to play and enjoy her active duty commission as Operation Enduring Freedom our Nation. 6) The next duty just completed her 35 years of more time with her family and a Physical Therapist (LTJG) and (OEF), Karen proudly earned her stationed was an inter-service service after another isolated friends. was stationed at Naval Medical surface warfare pin. The 24/7 transfer to the US Public Health tour at Pinon Health Clinic Karen was a 1983 graduate Center, San Diego, Calif. (1996- work days aboard ship made one Service to work on the Zuni on the Navajo Nation in Ariz. from Ennis High School and 1999). She spent the three years appreciate our military members Indian Reservation, N.M. (2005- (2017-2020). Many folks still live continued her college education working at Naval Station North hard work for our country, while 2008). It was a joy to work with in their fascinating traditional at the University of Montana, in Island working with the Naval being away from home during the Native American population. ways with a requirement to Missoula, Mont. After one year surface fleet. 3) Her next tour of multiple holidays. On-board, Many of the traditional elderly have livestock on the Navajo of college, she joined the Naval duty in Sigonella, Italy (1999- she had the opportunity to be Native population still live reservation. Muddy dirt roads Reserves which lead to nine duty 2001) was a fun filled over-seas in a plane launched off a ship in homes without running were common and raising sheep stations as listed. 1) Enlisted assignment with opportunities and stopped (“catch the wire”) water or electricity. 7) She provide the main dietary food (E2) in U.S. Navy Reserves in to travel. One can never really with the catapult on return to then transferred to Bureau of staple. Butte, Mont. She remained appreciate the freedoms we so the ship. The G-forces our pilots Prisons / Health and Human All these tours of duty in the US Navy Reserves for easily take for granted until experience daily are incredible. Services, Department of Justice have provided a wide variety 12 years while completing her you have spent a week in Russia 5) A transfer to Camp Pendleton, in Tucson, Ariz. She worked of learning experiences while college education with a B.S. and are “locked in” your train Calif. (2003-2005) to work with with inmates (2008-2012) which meeting many wonderful people degree in Athletic Training at compartment without restroom the Marines for the next two was considered a Hazardous with different cultures / beliefs. the University of Montana (1988) facilities during an all-night train years was enlightening with Duty Station; and she happy to Though it has been hard to be Gubernatorial candidates to debate on rural & agriculture issues by virtual debate on April 25

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reweries changed with the times during pro- Bhibition and again as craft brewing became trendy. In the coronavirus era, social distancing effectively shut down breweries, but their adaptive nature keeps the kegs flowing. Henry S Gilbert, who possessed this nature that lent itself to a lengthy brewing industry, arrived in Virginia City in 1863 plagued by the same disease as many—gold fever.“Mining was not to his liking, however, and he sold his claims,” an excerpt from Pioneer Trails and Trials said. He established the Virginia City Brewery with surnamed accomplices Smith and Richter Four generations of Gilberts. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIONEER TRAILS AND TRIALS in 1863 and served two terms as mayor of Virginia City. After 11 years, Gilbert took incorporation were filed in over the brewery and saw the 1935, but operations never be- operation through until his Montana Historical Society’s interactive map lists breweries gan. Charles Bovey bought the “’A man’s skin is his own untimely death in 1903. Pinned around the state and categorizes them by era. PHOTO COURTESY building in 1945 and turned it underneath an overturned wag- OF MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY into a tourist attraction. skin’ was the slogan by the on, he died before help could Breweries changed with the come. “Thus, ending a fruitful tion began as a way to separate shareholder in saloons. times during prohibition and mine owners. It had a lot to career of one of Madison Coun- whiskey’s characteristics from As a consequence, a lot of again as craft brewing became ty’s prominent pioneers,” an beer. breweries failed. Many were trendy. In the coronavirus era, excerpt from Pioneer Trails and Some breweries in Montana bought out by bigger compa- social distancing effectively do with that individual idea Trials said. went underground and pro- nies, the domestic beer compa- shut down breweries, but their Other early arrivers to Mon- duced beer. Some citizens took nies of today, that had a larger adaptive nature keeps the kegs of a man makes his own tana included Irish and Ger- up home brewing. Some bigger advertising budget and could flowing. man immigrants who brought breweries just keep trucking sell cheap beer thanks to mass Henry S Gilbert, who decisions,” their beer-making traditions along. production capabilities. possessed this nature that lent with them. “That played into Many brewers were lo- Valentine Gilbert ran Gil- itself to a lengthy brewing in- Steve Lozar, Montana Historical the early rise of brewing beer cal politicians, and citizens bert Brewing Company right dustry, arrived in Virginia City in the state. They were doing watched as ‘upstanding, leading up until prohibition and was in 1863 plagued by the same Society Board Member, explained. what they loved and what they men in their towns’ ended up to reopen in 1934. Articles of disease as many—gold fever. knew,” Anneliese Warhank, fined or arrested for produc- archivist with the Montana tion. Many breweries claimed Historical Society, said in a to make ‘near beer,’ which was virtual tour of the Good Beer monitored closely as it needed Here exhibit. to have less than a percent of After the Civil War, south- alcohol to qualify. Others pro- erners made up another duced cheese, soda and soda demographic of Montana’s water to stay in business and population. They came to make sold malt product that people a living, for the anonymity and used to make beer at home. to live life on their own terms In many ways, beer quite instead of in a Reconstructed accurately demonstrates the South. ‘Montana mentality.’ Many Prohibition coursed through pioneers felt like prohibition the country at varying times as was not an ‘American approach’ states wanted to have con- and wanted to make their own trol over how it worked for decisions about the topic. their populations. Nationally, “’A man’s skin is his own prohibition extended through skin’ was the slogan by the 1920-1933. mine owners. It had a lot to do Montana passed its own with that individual idea of a prohibition law in 1916. “There man makes his own decisions,” was a real push for brewers to Lozar explained. Montana begin to unite and ask, how repealed prohibition in 1916 can we fight this?” Steve Lozar, before it happened nationally. Montana Historical Society A change in laws made it Board member, said in an in- difficult to jump back into terview in 2017. production. Before prohibi- Breweries took up ads in tion, breweries could sell their local papers admonishing beer, exclusively in many cases, whiskey and presenting beer as directly to taverns or saloons. a non-intoxicating alternative. After, breweries could not own The Montana Brewer’s Associa- a saloon or tavern or even be a

The Julius Lehrkind Brewery in Livingston opened pre- prohibition. The flight pictured here was taken at Neptune’s Brewery, a part of the craft beer boom. PHOTO BY KEELY LARSON THE MADISONIAN B2 April 23, 2020 BE WELL Teens taking charge of their health

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By Bryce Angell A WORD FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Cowboy Blessing EMPLOYMENT SCAMS The February midday air still had a nasty bite. So, we tossed more sagebrush on the flame and By Hannah Stiff watched the shrubs ignite. The smoke from arid sagebrush had us moving ‘round the fire. One cowboy sat right through the As businesses remain closed suspiciously short interaction, you bbb.org, where we keep records on smoke. His words would soon inspire. because of COVID-19, unem- might even land the good-paying more than 5 million businesses. He said, “The Good Lord’s blessed me, been a cowboy all my life. I’ve got five kids, a favorite dog ployment rates continue to rise, job. Having accepted what appears Also, take research efforts one step and best of all my wife. with nearly 80,000 Montanans to be an excellent opportunity, further and look online to see if filing for unemployment in the you’re asked to provide personal the same job is coming up in other “Ain’t sayin’ life is easy, ‘cuz it’s usually dang hard work. And sometimes life can throw a curve week ending April on 11. Despite and banking information. This cities. If it is, it is likely a scam. that’ll drive you plumb berserk.” the fact that almost 60,000 of is where the sham goes south. If Different hiring or onboard- He said, “I’ve had some broken bones from a well-intended hoof.” His gnarled and twisted fin- those were continued claims, the the job is a scam, all communi- ing procedures should raise your numbers point to many Montan- cation is shut off, and you, the suspicion. You shouldn’t have to gers were a picture of the proof. ans out of work. And for many, unsuspecting jobseeker, just gave pay for training or expensive office And then he said, “I’ve worked all day and never gave much thought to how much we’ve been the uncertainty of their long-term an untrustworthy entity private supplies up front. Watch out for given, well deserved or even not. employment status and a decrease information. on-the-spot job offers. You may be in income has them looking for So, what is the best way to an excellent candidate for the job “But today I look across this burning sagebrush, ways to make money working avoid falling into this trap? but beware of offers made without smoky fire. I see that we’ve been blessed with those from home. First, realize that some jobs an interview. An HR represen- whose friendship we aspire. Ads promising work-at-home are more likely to be leveraged tative from a real company will jobs via internet businesses, for scams than others. Be wary of want to talk to a candidate before “Each friend has his own talent that contributes to shipping or mailing work, selling secret shopper positions or any hiring them. this group. We even have a cowboy who gets rid of goods and more, are alluring at job with a generic title such as Also, don't fall for an over- all the poop. a time when most of America is caregiver, administrative assistant payment scam. No legitimate job stuck at home. But many of these or customer service representa- would ever overpay an employee “So, today I’ll thank the Lord for all you cowboy "jobs" are scams. They are aimed tive. Positions that don't require and ask for money to be wired friends of mine. Just know that we’re a special at getting your money and infor- specialized training or licensing back to the “company.” This is a group of men who’ve grown up fine.” mation and won't deliver on the appeal to a wide range of appli- common trick used by scammers. claims they make. cants. Scammers know this and Be careful if a company promises And when he’d finished speaking not a cowboy Here’s one way Better Business use it in their fake ads. you great opportunities or high said a word. We all were contemplating ‘cuz our Bureau Northwest and Pacific has If the job posting is for a income as long as you pay for souls had just been stirred. seen this con play out: you see a well-known brand, check the real coaching, training, certifications help-wanted ad online or receive company's job page to see if the or directories. We finished up our spam and then we headed an email or text message from an job is posted there. Always try to If you are looking for a job, down the trail. Each cowboy noticed God’s great "employer," asking you to apply for apply directly from the company’s you are not alone, but take the land, that day in more detail. a position. Your interest is piqued, website. If you have questions time to find a legitimate fit. Better That night we all gave thanks, too many blessings and you decide to receive a little or need clarification, pick up Business Bureau also encourages more information about the po- the phone and call the company you to report possible scams to to keep score. ‘Cuz we’re all a bunch of cowboy sition via a limited exchange over directly. If you don’t know much BBB Scam Tracker at bbb.org/ friends. How could we ask for more? the phone or via email. After a about the company, research it at scamtracker. HOLLOWTOP SMOKE SIGNALS Isolation contemplation - Some tongue in cheek suggestions for dealing with the current pandemic By Art Kehler

After hearing the federal and a lesser man would have been I have come up with what I think away from me. I’m sure some limiting exposure to coronavirus clear that I am not one to make state mandates to isolate myself embarrassed, but not yours truly. are some pretty clever ideas to folks could consider such meth- and, at the same time maintain light of something as serious as in my home in order to avoid Luckily, I am not easily deterred. encourage isolation and social odology to be a tad overly harsh. our legendary Tri-City cordiality. a worldwide pandemic. Rather, contracting coronavirus, I was Better yet, now that their distancing. But then, it will be for the safety Additionally, eating a these hypothetical solutions are struck by the irony of the situa- prayers have finally been an- Despite the current isolation of others as well as myself. After heaping portion of sauerkraut meant to, hopefully, lift spirits tion. After all, since I have been swered, these same folks are mandate, there are times when all, one can’t be too safe. and bratwurst, one-half hour during a stressful time. In truth, writing for The Madisonian, unable to take advantage of I will simply have to leave my Even better, I am working on before entering the public do- I hope all who read this are some Tri-City (Harrison, Pony my public absence because they house to purchase food and pick ways to protect one’s social dis- main, might be one of the most coping with isolation and social and Norris) residents have taken too are being required to isolate up mail. On such occasions, tance through nonphysical meth- effective ways to ensure adequate distancing well. Together, we will umbrage to a few of my harmless in their homes. I have to admit, maintaining the recommended ods. For instance, rather than personal space. Also, carrying a whip this thing. I value those witticisms. Go figure! I can’t help but derive a certain 6-foot physical distance (aka-so- engage in elbow bumping, that’s container of disinfectant with a who read my digital blather and Consequently, I have amount sadistic satisfaction from cial isolation) between myself meant to replace handshaking, 6-foot spraying radius, would be only wish them the best. Take lost count of the number of times the situation. and others will be nearly im- why not employ the “six-foot- another useful nonphysical way care my friends! certain Tri-City residents have Nevertheless, the current cir- possible. Accordingly, to be sure apart elbow bump.” Said exercise to keep others at bay for their exhorted me to isolate myself cumstances are serious enough no one enters my pristine space, includes having both parties turn own good. Nevertheless, it is Art lives in Harrison, Mon- from public exposure as much to warrant significant reflection I am considering purchasing a their heads aside while vigorous- important to remember that, no tana. His essays, stories, and as possible. There have even on how to best protect myself 6-foot-long cattle prod. I reckon ly flailing their separated elbows matter how effective something poetry have been published in been a few petitions circulated and, at the same time, protect just the sight of the ultra-stimu- in the general direction of each may be, a person has to be care- newspapers, journals, literary around the area urging me to my fellow Tri-City residents. So, lating device, will send potential- other. This admittedly awkward ful not to create lifelong grudges. magazines, and on-line maga- do the same thing. No doubt with plenty of time on my hands, ly infectious persons scrambling exhibition could go a long way to In summation, let me be zines. THE MADISONIAN B4 April 23, 2020 comics & Puzzles THEME: MOTHER'S DAY

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NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGULAR are mailing your ballot, please allow plenty County Commissioners’ Office P.O. Box 278 Commission Meetings (Tuesdays) will be MNAXLP VOTER REGISTRATION of time for it to arrive here. If you have any Virginia City, MT 59755 available by Webex. Meeting link: https:// AND OPTION FOR LATE questions, please contact us at the number (Pub. APRIL 23, 30, 2020) globalpage-prod.webex.com/join Meeting REGISTRATION above. Dated this 10th day of April, 2020 MC COMMISH number (access code): 295 441 840 NOW HIRING 2020 SHERIDAN SCHOOL Kathleen D. Mumme Madison County MNAXLP Password: VCMadison Join by phone +1- DISTRICT ELECTION Election Administrator 408-418-9388 Access Code: 295 441 840# Notice is hereby given that regular (Pub. APRIL16, 23, 2020) NOTICE OF SPECIAL Numeric Password: 826 234 76# registration for the SCHOOL Election to MC CLERK RECORDER COMMISSION MEETINGS (Pub. APRIL 23, 30, 2020) be held on MAY 5TH, 2020 will close at MNAXLP The Madison County Board of Commissioners MHC 5:00 p.m., APRIL 27TH, 2020. Only School will conduct special meetings each Friday MNAXLP District #5, Sheridan will be conducting an NOTICE TO CREDITORS beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Public Meeting election this year. ALL OTHER DISTRICT MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Room of the Madison County Administrative NOTICE TO CREDITORS ELECTIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. COURT, MADISON COUNTY Offices Building in Virginia City, Montana, Montana Fifth Judicial District Court, Madison THIS TRUSTEE ELECTION WILL BE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF to discuss and/or take action on topics County In the matter of the estate of GARY CONDUCTED BY MAIL ONLY! NO POLLING LURA B. MILKOVICH, related to the COVID-19 Crisis. Meetings JACK LANCASTER, Deceased Probate No: PLACE WILL BE AVAILABLE! DUE TO THE Deceased. will be conducted through Webex and the DP-29-2018-19 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN COVID-19 SITUATION, THE GOVERNOR DP – 29-2020-6 public is encouraged to participate using that the undersigned has been appointed HAS INSTRUCTED THAT THE CLOSE OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the the link below. These meetings will continue Personal Representative of the above- REGISTRATION FOR THIS ELECTION undersigned has been appointed Personal until the Board determines they are no named estate. All persons having claims WILL BE EXTENDED, and in-person Late Representative of the above-named estate. longer necessary. The COVID-19 meetings against the said deceased are required to Registration be limited to the ten days prior All persons having claims against the said (Fridays) will be available by Webex. Meeting present their claims within four (4) months to Election Day. 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WHITEHAIR, Attorney FOR Persons who wish to register and who are Kent Milkovich, Personal Representative, To access regular Commission meetings, at Law, 403 West Mendenhall, Bozeman, LIMITED GOVERNMENT not presently registered, OR are inactive may return receipt requested, at McLean, Younkin which are held each Tuesday beginning MT 59715, or filed with the Clerk of the Bad oﬃcials are elected by good citizens do so by requesting a form for registration by & Willett, PLLC, 2066 Stadium Drive, Suite at 9:30 a.m., please use the link below. above-entitled Court. Dated this 21st day of who don’t vote. ~ George Jean Nathan mail or by appearing at the county election 101, Bozeman, Montana 59715, or filed with Agendas for these meetings can be found August, 2018 /s/ Theresa Tanascu Personal office BETWEEN APRIL 28TH AND NOON the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. on our website at https://madisoncountymt. Representative of the Estate of Connie A. Verify your voter registration at My Voter Page Montana ON THE DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, DATED this 10th day of March, 2020. gov/AgendaCenter or you may contact the Richards, Deceased MAY 4TH. If you have moved, please update /S/ THOMAS KENT MILKOVICH Commissioners’ office at 406-843-4277 or (Pub. APRIL 23, 30, May 7, 2020) your registration information by filling out a Thomas Kent Milkovich, [email protected] . Regular WHITEHAIR www.mtﬂg.org new voter registration card and submitting Personal Representative for the Estate of Paid for by: Montanans for Limited Government Kathy Kay, Treasurer PO Box 1154, Lolo, MT 59847 it to the county election office AS SOON AS Lura B. Milkovich POSSIBLE and prior to APRIL 28TH NOTE: (Pub. APRIL16, 23, 30, 2020) Late registration is available, but voters must MYW appear IN PERSON at the Madison County MNAXLP Election Office (103 West Wallace Street (Admin Building), Virginia City) in order PUBLIC MEETING to register and have their ballots issued MHC will be holding a public meeting as to them. LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE on a Environmental Review to determine if AVAILABLE AT THE MADISON COUNTY the properties listed below are exempt. The ADMIN BUILDING BEGINNING ON APRIL public meeting will be April 24th at 12:00 at 28TH. Hours for late registration are: Monday VC Meeting Hall. through Friday between 8 am and 5pm until Hickman Residence the Friday before the election (APRIL 28TH Gilbert Residence – MAY 1ST) From 8 am until NOON on the Jack Taylor Residence day before the Election (MAY 4TH) From (Pub. APRIL16, 23, 2020) 7 am until 8 pm on Election Day. 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PERSONAL FINANCE MADISON COUNTY MADE EASY DISPATCH An umbrella for your picnic In areas with low cell phone coverage, you can By Jon C. Goodman now text 911 in case of emergency. •Are your beneficiary designations current and complete, ie, including Not to be morbid, but now would dates of birth, social security numbers, April 12, 2020 be a terrific time to get your affairs and, where relevant, with up-to-date April 16, 2020 in order. When my wife and I were in married surnames? A coroner call was made in Twin the ministry and I officiated weddings, •Have you attached transfer on Bridges. Traffic complaints were made in we liked to rehearse things in reverse death (TOD) paperwork to your A dog complaint was made in Sheridan. McAllister. order, starting at the altar. This is a taxable banking and investment A trespass complaint was made in An animal complaint was made in good practice for preparing for funer- accounts. (Remember, only tax als as well. Ennis. Cardwell. deferred financial products like life Here’s a list to get you started: An accident occurred in Cameron. insurance, annuities, and retirement • Would you like to be buried or April 13, 2020 Suspicious circumstances were accounts convey with beneficiary cremated? reported at the Waterloo Bridges. designations; whereas, taxable • How would you like your eulogy Suspicious circumstances were accounts don’t) to go? And who would you like to reported in Sheridan. April 17, 2020 •Have you included secondary or read it? A citizen was assisted in Cameron. contingent beneficiaries in the event • Do you have a slide show, video, A dog complaint was made in Ennis. A citizen was assisted in Cameron. that your primary beneficiaries have or box of photos that honor the A theft complaint was made in Harrison. A traffic complaint was made in Ennis. passed? And, if so, have you decided people who meant something to you? A wildlife complaint was made in Ennis. whether you’d like assets to transfer Or perhaps a song list that might set April 14, 2020 A trespass complaint was made in to contingent beneficiaries on a pro the mood for the attendees at your Ennis. rata or per stirpes basis? (Per stirpes memorial? Theft complaints were made in Harassment was reported in Sheridan. simply means that the assets in • Are there certain individuals Cardwell, Cameron and Twin Bridges. question transfer according to blood you’d like to thank? Some people Traffic complaints were made in Ennis April 18, 2020 line, that is, to the family members of kindly write letters to be read at their and Twin Bridges. the intended beneficiaries versus split passing. Medical aid was administered in Ennis. A road hazard was reported in Cameron. equally among surviving contingent •Do you have a set of trusted beneficiaries.) A coroner was called in Ennis. Medical aid was administered in Twin friends or family members that could •Do you have a map of where all Suspicious circumstances were made in Bridges. share a story or two that speak to your assets are, including any safety Twin Bridges. Suspicious circumstances were your time together, friendship, or deposit boxes with working keys? reported in Cameron and Sheridan. character? •Have your prepared a detail list April 15, 2020 A wildlife complaint was made in •Do you have accessible notarized of what specific items you’d like Sheridan. durable health and financial powers to go to whom? Leaving specific An accident occurred in Harrison. A fire call was made in Sheridan. in place that permit your significant gifts to individuals is a way to add Suspicious circumstances were other or family member or friend to extra meaning to the heirloom, plus reported in Silver Star. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office act on your behalf in the event of your will lower the risk of beneficiaries A citizen was assisted in Ennis. responded for 49 calls to service between April demise or incapacitation? squabbling over things. Medical aid was administered in Ennis. 12-18. •Have you left instructions to Hopefully, you’ll find several of these Theft was reported in Virginia City. your designated trustee or executor, suggestions helpful. Check them off granting them secured access to your now, and it will be like bringing an usernames and passwords? umbrella to a picnic—as close as you’ll •Do you have an updated will? get to a guarantee that everything, (A best practice is to update it every The Madison County even in the midst of a global five years, whatever it takes to avoid Sheriff’s Office will pandemic, will be A-OK. probate.) be closed until further notice. 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Tony Shaw, Pastor Church of the Valley TWIN BRIDGES Join Us for Sunday Worship! 842-5602 Twin Bridges Worship & Sunday School SENIOR CENTER Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan The Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center Sunday Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel UMC 10 a.m. adult forum Sheridan provides meals for seniors every Monday, Wednesday Sunday Evening 6 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. and Friday at noon at the Twin Bridges Senior and Bible Study Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. www.rvec.org Community Center. Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Ready Set Grow Preschool One block behind IGA, Sheridan Contact Donna Gilman 596-0456 682-4199 843-5296 842-7713 COVID UPDATE: Still serving meals Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Center as Take Out Only. Wednesday, April 22 - Meatloaf, mashed potato, lemon dessert Friday, April 24 - Pasties, salad, choc cake GET RESULTS. Monday, April 27 - Breakfast cinnamon rolls, breakfast casserole

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group – LIFERING – Meeting Every Thurs. at A Life Ring group is starting in En- 8 p.m., Church of the Faced with a drinking problem? nis. Lifering is an abstinence-based, Valley, Twin Bridges Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. ALANON MEETING SUN. - 10 a.m., Elks Club worldwide network of people seeking Same Time - Same Place MON. - Open, 7:00 pm Call numbers below to live in recovery from addiction to ENNIS FAMILY and FRIENDS for on line Zoom meeting directions alcohol or non-medically indicated drugs. SUPPORT GROUP “Keep it Simple.” WED. - 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church in Jeffers ALANON FRI. - Open, 7:00 pm Call numbers below In Lifering, we offer each other 100 Prairie Way, Ennis (599-3659) Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley A.A. MEETING Thursdays, 8 pm for on line Zoom meeting directions peer-to-peer support to encourage For those who have a loved one Bethany Hall, Sheridan struggling with any type of addiction (behind Methodist Church) 406-596-5000 Ennis personal growth and empowerment. ALANON Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. 406-925-0371 Virginia City Those interested in participating, can Tuesdays ~ 5 p.m. Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm Suzy 685-3692 916-316-2824 call 682-4463.

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MONDAYS 10 a.m. Madison County All Hazard Incident Management Have something you would like updated or know curbside for appointments. Boarding and grooming Team Operations Briefing someone who may benefit? Email connect@ still offered. Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.- 4 Meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/ madisoniannews.com to get in touch. p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Businesses join/289992789 406-682-7151 Access Code: 289-992-789 Rank’s Mercantile—open 9 am-5:30 pm, Monday Join by phone: +1 (872) 240-3311 ENNIS Finish Factory—open. 406-570-5404 through Saturday.

First Interstate Bank—open Monday through Friday TUESDAYS Restaurants 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at drive up only. Safe deposit GREATER RUBY Madison County Board of Commissioners Meeting box accessed by appointment. Notary access by ap- 9:30 a.m. Alley Bistro—open Tuesday-Sunday for takeout. pointment. Call for CD’s maturing. Visit the website VALLEY This Meeting will be available by Webex. Use the takeout window adjacent to takeout park- for new accounts and loan payments. 406-682-3124. Meeting link: https://globalpage-prod.webex.com/ ing. Lunch from 11 am till 2 pm, dinner from 4 pm https://firstinterstatebank.com join till 8 pm. App available for orders. 406-682-5694. Restaurants Meeting number (access code): 295 441 840 https://alleybistro.com Gossack Creative—open. Available for online Password: VCMadison menus for stores. Discounts on menu design for The Shovel and Spoon (Sheridan)—open Monday, Host key: 289925 or Blue Moon Saloon—closed. RV Park and Cabins businesses. https://www.gossackcreative.com Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for delivery Join by phone +1-408-418-9388 open. and takeout. Credit card payments only. Check web- Lateral Electrical Services—open for electrical site for daily specials. www.theshovelandspoon. 10 a.m. Burnt Tree Brewing—closed, growler fills on service and maintenance troubleshooting, 24/7. com 406-842-7999 Art Lessons with Miss Katie Sunday, Wednesday and Friday from 3 pm till 7 pm. 406-595-2915 EIA’s own Katie Coyle is teaching art on Facebook 406-682-5552 Bread Zeppelin (Sheridan)—open for takeout. Live. Tune in and get creative! Madison Foods—open. Full service grocery store. Monday-Tuesday, 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesday-Satur- Ennis Pharmacy and Yesterday’s Soda Fountain— Delivery and curbside pickup available. 6 a.m.- 9 day, 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. Serving pizza 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Call WEDNESDAY open daily from 6 am till 3 pm. Delivery, takeout p.m. 406-682-4306 406-842-7777 to order. 10 a.m. and curbside delivery offered. 406-682-4246 Madison County All Hazard Incident Management Madison River Propane—Open 8 am till 4:30 p.m. Ruby Valley Brewery (Sheridan)—open for growler Team Operations Briefing Ennis Senior Center—Meals on Wheels can deliver 406-682-7001 fills. Daily, 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. 406- 842-5977 Meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/ to McAllister, Ennis, Jeffers Flats, south to Blue join/289992789 Moon Saloon, Shining Mountains Subdivision, Madison Theater—closed. 406-682-4023 The Shack—open, Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m.- Access Code: 289-992-789 Virginia City Ranches and Virginia City. Call 406- 7 p.m. Delivery available in Twin area. Curbside Join by phone: +1 (872) 240-3311 682-4422 or order online at ennisseniorcenter.org, Madison Valley Plumbing—open. 406-682-7913 pickup. 406-684-5050 preferably a day ahead. THURSDAYS Magic Mirror—closed. 406-682-4700 Chick’s (Alder)—takeout and delivery Mon- Gravel Bar—open 12 pm till 6 pm with a menu day-Thursday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. an 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. 10 a.m. Art Lessons with Miss Katie changing daily. Take out offered with credit card High Peaks Federal Credit Union (Dillon)—all three Friday-Sunday open 8 a.m.- 11a.m. for breakfast, 11 EIA’s own Katie Coyle is teaching art on Facebook only. 406-682-5553. http://www.gravelbarmt.com branches closed to walk in traffic. Staff available by a.m.- 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. for dinner. Live. Tune in and get creative! appointment only. Online banking at highpeaksfcu. Different specials available each day on Facebook Nacho Mama’s—open Monday through Saturday com. Drive up in Dillon open 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon- page. Bar open from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. seven days a 2 – 3 p.m. 11 am till 3 pm. No delivery or curbside takeout. day-Thursday, Friday from 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. week. Call Randy at 406-596-0324 406-682-4006 MSU Extension offers webinars about the coronavirus and its effects on the economy Montana Healing Arts—Call or email to schedule Alder Creek Coffee Co (Sheridan): open for take out http://farmpolicy.msuextension.org/covid19/ Tavern 287—open and offering curbside takeout. appointment. 406-551-3536 only. Call for updates. 406-577-6322 Daily specials are published on Facebook. 406-682- 7287 Northern Energy Propane/Amerigas—Walk-in The Prospector (Sheridan)—call 406-842-5850 FRIDAYS service suspended. Propane delivery and service is 10 a.m. McAllister Inn—closed business as usual. Available by phone 8 a.m.- 4:30 The Shack (Twin Bridges)—open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 Madison County All Hazard Incident Management p.m. locally. 406-682-4230 a.m.- 7 p.m. New carryout menu, beer available with Team Operations Briefing Sportsman’s Lodge—open for takeout 12 pm- 8pm, order. 406-684-5050 Meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/ Thursdays-Mondays. Curbside pickup available. Parts City Auto Parts—open Monday through join/289992789 Menu available at sportsmanslodgemt.com. 406- Friday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. 406- The Wagon Wheel (Twin Bridges)—open Mon- Access Code: 289-992-789 682-4242. 682-4261 day-Saturday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Call 406-684-5099 Join by phone: +1 (872) 240-3311

Willies—open. Offering walk-up bottle service. Plain Janes—open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 2:30 p.m. Hand sanitizer production to begin. 406-682-4117 a.m.- 5 p.m. 406-682-5252 Businesses Special Commission Meeting Madison County Commissioners discuss and take Walters Family Foods and Ace Hardware (Sher- The Daily Grind—coffee delivery and curbside action on topics related to the COVID-19 pandem- Pure Window Cleaning—open Monday through idan)—open daily 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Delivery and pickup Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. 406- ic. Meetings will be conducted on Webex for the Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. 406-660-0421 curbside pick up available. Call before noon to place 682-5336. Free delivery within a three mile radius public to join online. an order. 406-842-5417 of Ennis. Service All Heating and Air—open. 406-491-4089 Meeting link: https://meetingsamer.webex.com Meeting password: VCMadison Main Street Market and Espresso Drive Through Pic A Nic Basket—open Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 Meeting number (access code): 625 129 350 Shedhorn Sports—open Monday Through Saturday (Twin Bridges)—open. Drive through and take out p.m. Saturdays 7 a.m.-noon. Take out from front 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 406-682-4210 Join by phone +1-408-418-9388 windows. Same menu. only in coffee shop. Deli food available for take out only. 406-684-5075 Whispering Willow—closed FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Businesses Main Street Market (Twin Bridges)—delivery 2 – 3:30 p.m. Trenz Salon and Day Spa—closed options for sick and elderly. Call before 11 a.m. Mon- Online Storm Spotter Training Blue Sky Cleaning—closed. 813-767-4198 day-Friday. 406-684-5070 Want to be a storm spotter or just curious about Madison County Sheriff’s Office—closed. Renewing weather? Join a free online training seminar. For Ennis Fish Bowl—closed. 406-682-7406 concealed carry permits and fingerprinting services The Old Hotel (Twin Bridges)—closed for dining un- more information call 406.453.2082 or go to www. will not be performed. Please call 406-843-5301 with til further notice. Facebook page offering curbside weather.goc/tfx/2020spottertraining Ennis Chamber of Commerce—closed. Contact any questions. backed good specials. 406-684-5959 [email protected] for brochures or infor- Twin Bridges Car Cruise mation. Golf course—usual hours. Call for tee time and pay- Bartoletti Dental (Sheridan)—open for emergen- 8 p.m. ment. Walking only. Pro-shop closed. 406-682-7468 cies, no hygiene at this time. 406-842-5400 Meet at the intersection of 9th and Main and Ennis Physical Therapy—call for appointments. “cruise” through town. 406-682-3112 Beacon Business Center (Sheridan)—open 9 a.m.- 5 Remember, social distancing is critical to our safety, VIRGINIA CITY p.m. 406-842-7488 so please remain in your car the entire evening. Ennis Trading Post—open. 406-682-4329 Restaurants High Peaks Federal Credit Union (Sheridan)—all SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Ennis True Value—open Monday through Saturday three branches closed to walk in traffic. Staff Candidates for Montana governor will have the from 8 am to 6 pm. Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. available by appointment only. Online banking at Bob’s Place—open for take and bake. Email order opportunity to state their positions on rural and 406-682-4015 highpeaksfcu.com. Drive up in Dillon open 7:45 by 9 a.m. Wednesday of each week to kirkbelding@ agriculture issues by virtual primary debate on April a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Friday from 7:45 gmail.com and [email protected]. 25. Cowles Media Television Network and Northern Ennis Veterinary Hospital—People not allowed a.m.-5:30 p.m. Pizzas will be ready for pick up from 2 pm-5 pm News Radio Network will air the debates statewide inside hospital. Food and medications are available on Thursdays. Deliveries available if needed. Cash, beginning for delivery and team members will collect pets at Home Park Assisted Living (Sheridan)—closed to check or Venmo accepted. at 7 p.m.

VOTE CINDY YOUNKIN House Dist. 71 JONNY APPLESEED EXPERIENCE matters:

STARTER PLANTS • 30 years LISTENING to families, ranchers, farmers FOR SALE! All Heirloom. and business owners in Southwest Montana and helping resolve their issues. LOCATED IN NORRIS. • Legislative LEADERSHIP (1999, 2001 and 2003 TEXT 406-404-5562 sessions) • Will get results in the EVENINGS: ADULTS $8 • SENIORS $6.50 • CHILDREN (12 & UNDER) $6 SHOW TIME AT 7:15 PM, BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 6:30 PM Legislature for the good folks of Madison County and the southern tips of Silver Bow We will keep and Jefferson Counties you updated as closed things change. Contact me with questions: 406-586-9060 or until further notice [email protected]

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