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McDonalds celebrate 77th wedding anniversary on Jan. 18 George A and Julia b tamed them throughout then IllcDonaisi celebrated their 77th lives wedding anniversary Jan 18, Julia still says today that 2008, in their home on Overland George is her -savior." They say Road they were two kids who had been Theu-s was a difficult begm- on their own for years(Julia since nmg At the time they decided to she was 16 and George since he marry. George was working at the was 15 ) They recognized they Metlen Ranch up Horse Prairie were life partners They informed Dale Metlen of By having a common goal, their decision to marry at his store working hard together as a team, in Dillon, the Four Square Gro- and expressing great love and cery devotion towards each other,they Dale sat the young couple not only achieved their goals, but down on an apple box in the back they set an example for all who of his store and informed them know them as to how a marriage he would fire George if they mar- should be lived ried They have three children. They married. Dale fired Ernest Martin (deceased), E George This was the Great De- Marion (Dale)Zink, and May Beth pression (John) Breen,five grandchildren, Still together George and Julia share a deep nine great-grandchildren and four George and Julia McDonald recently celebrated 77 years love and friendship that has sus great-great-grandchildren together Sotmined photo First Giving Tme for New Hope Center called "a success" The Giving Tree for New Hope tor Because the community do- ents once again in 2008," she said nations, and once again Dillon has Pregnancy Support Center, lo- nated office supplies, new baby Plans for 2008 include offer- come through loud and strong in cated at The Gallery, has been clothes, paper, pens and folders, ing ultrasound services, provid- support of our mission and pur- deemed a success in Its first year the center doesn't have to use its ing support to the Ruby Valley, pose," she said "Thanks to all "The community response was cash donations for such items. and expanding educational pro- who supported the Giving Tree, more than we had hoped for," said "We are able to continue offering gramming, Schuetz explained. especially Sue for giving us the 19 Jan Schuetz, the center's direc- support and programs to our cli- "The center exists because of do- opportunity w. 9r. 60-inch base at Pass; free lessons Jan. 26 mid It's time to guess when the ice will melt Frigid temperatures have to get to Picnic Meadow using the Bitterroot, and Salmon-Challis joy their sack lunches out of the • (right) set the Rotary Dan Pence (left) and Jim Mclsaac made for slightly slower skiing , about national forests. weather. us Club ice clock in motion Friday, Jan. 18 and placed it at for cross-country enthusiasts at one-half mile from the parking A warming hut one mile in For more information, call the fly Gracie's Pond Ice-melt tickets will be available at the Rotary Chief Joseph Pass, west of Wis- lot. Lessons begin at 1 p.m. from the parking lot offers ski- Forest Service in Wisdom,at (406) ol- Club meeting today. Barbara Bauerte photo dom But, thanks to an additional Volunteers from the Bitterroot ers a chance to warm up and en- 689-3243. th, nine inches of fresh snow last Cross-Country Ski Club groom the week, skiers have a nice 60-inch ski trails on Fridays and send in a 'en History book to be reprinted base. report to the Forest Service. A sincere thank you to all family and friends Free cross-country ski lessons Chief Joseph Pass has a 24. done of Shirley Peterson Foster The Beaverhead County Mu- The re-print will he by will be offered at the pass on Sat- kilometer cross-country-ski-trail Please notify the for their thoughtful wishes, prayers. el ,seum Association has received subscription urday, Jan. 26. Participants system, along the Continental Di- ht. ,funds to reprint History of Bea- museum with the number of cop- should plan to be in the parking -. ide, that's open free to the pub- cards and donations. Your kindness and ,verhead County, Vol. 1. ies you would want to purchase. lot by 12:30 p.m. so they have time lic in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, love gives us strength to help us un- There have been many re- There will be no commitment through this difficult time. quests for this hook, and publish- til actual costs can he provided. needed ers have been contacted regard- Payment must be received before Museum volunteers Joe. Allyson, Molly and Katie Foster mg costs. Four publishers that the publication goes to press to The Beaverhead County Mu- qualifications other than liking to Russell and Pat Peterson & Family pave given affordable estimates reserve a copy or copies. The seum has lost two Experienced meet people and a willingness to bre sending examples of their price is expected to be about $50, Works people and is very short commit to a particular timefranie +Not*. The association hopes to depending on the number of books handed. Volunteering at the mu- each week )mike a selection in the spring. printed. seum doesn't take particular Jobs that need help include • greeters for the front desk, help- ing with new displays, filing, dust- ing, etc. There are so Marty areas, volunteers can pick where they would like to help. Please stop by the museum for more information

Thank Your Mentor Dar promotes Four Ways to Honor your Mentor: • Contact your mentor directly to express your appreciation: •"Pass it on" by becoming a mentor to a young person in your community, • Write a tribute to your mentor for posting on the campaign's Web site; • Make a financial contribution to a local mentoTing program.

Thank you to the Mentors of Youth Connections Mentoring Program. You 9re the heart and soul of the program. You are making a difference in your community one child at a time. We love you!

Community Mentors: School-Based Mentors: Kevin, Roxanne, J.T., Kyla Helle • Madison Lemhouse for mental health Raising dough Courtney & Kyler Engellant Susan Rehse • Shelby Demars The Great Harvest Bread Co raised dough ($3,017)for the Western Mental Health Amberly Pahut • Andy Molenda Maggie Warren • Kim Pape :Center on Friday. Jan 18. Barbara Bauerte photo Jess Nagy • Chase Wanner Jake McGinley • Tim Goins Chelsey Goodwin • Lisa Tash Alex Boka • Michael Allen • Allison Barth recycling group seeks volunteers Kelsi Helsley Ellie Fjeseth • Bailey Ferns Beaverhead Courtney Elder • Dawn Eisenzimer Grace Zitzer • Bryce Carver Are you willing to help pro ment, especially young people woman Diane Mosolf at 683-2928. Andy James • Mark Ward mote local recycling? Beaver- with energy, are needed. The Beaverhead Community Recy- Bonnie Cypher • John Seymour Nadie Dietrich head Community Recycling Com- group hopes to create publications cling is a diverse group of mittee needs more interested to inform and promote recycling. Dilionites who share the common community members Last year The committee meets monthly goal of reducing solid waste the Youth Connections the group successfully secured except during the summer. The through recycling. It is an affili- Thank you from funding for four additional paper next meeting is 7 p.m.. Tuesday, ate of Headwaters Cooperative Program Staff receptacle "hinnies" through a Feb. 19, in the Tom Welch Room Recycling, Incorporated, a non- Mentoring United Way grant and a Great of the Old Pioneer Federal Build- profit organization that services Harvest Bake Day fundraiser ing at 102 N. Washington. New the local hinnies. UM-Western also purchased a bin attendees are welcome. On Dillon currently has three re- for the fairgrounds site through March 20, a presentation by De- cycling sites One is near the fair- its $2 recycling fee assessed to partment of Environmental Qual- grounds and another is behind Dil- ake a differenoe students. ity spokesperson Sandra Boggs lon Middle School. These two newspapers, maga b Recycling in Beaverhead will discuss how communities can sites accept in the life of a child... County has grown over the past set up an e-waste recycling pro- zines, phone books and office pa- few years, necessitating the pur- gram. The "e" is for electronic; per; aluminum and steel cans: and chase of these new receptacles recycling computers, televisions clean glass with lids and rings cH 683-063 But while recycling has grown. and other electronic equipment removed. A third site, located at interest in making it possible has is important because they contain West Electric, 1310 Hwy 91 languished More citizen involve- toxic compounds North, has a large walk-in con To join in and promote this tamer dedicated for corrugated Mentoring worthwhile endeavor, call Chair- cardboard None accept garbage group topic at Rotary Club

Dawn Eisenzimer will talk with Dillon's Rotarians and guests Wednesday. Jan 23 about the Youth Connections Mentoring Program As always, guests are very welcome Programs begin at 12:30 p.m The club meets in the Guild Hall of the Episcopal Church, 203 E. Glendale Anyone interested in joining Dillon Ro- tary is invited to come at noon to be the club's guest for lunch Ice-melt tickets will also be available The clock is now on the ice at Gracie s Pond (see related photo above)