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Montana is the oldest state west of the Mississippi, and demographic In the past, updated signage and projections show the state growing collectively older as more Montanans rumble strips were added to this area enter their senior years. The economic, cultural, and personal impacts of that to decrease crash trend present the state and its residents with new challenges and, with those clusters. MDT plans to add left challenges, opportunities. turn lanes into Red Mountain Graying Pains is a six-month series of weekly stories and broadcasts exploring Campground and those challenges and opportunities in communities statewide. By investigating PHOTO COURTESY how other communities have responded to the issues raised by aging, Graying OF MD Pains hopes to point the way toward policies and innovations that can help Montana, and Montanans, improve with age.

The series is produced by the Montana Fourth Estate Project, a collaboration

among 16 Montana newsrooms and the University of Montana School of By KEELY LARSON to “tricky curves,” Jason Senn, firm, Morrison Majerle, was Journalism under the auspices of the Montana Newspaper Association and the [email protected] with MDT, said. Quite a few hired to start the year and a half crashes have occurred in this long corridor study. A corridor Solutions Journalism Network. See montanafourthestate.org for the collected Montana Department of small area, hence the title crash study is conducted early in proj- Graying Pains stories and more information. Transportation (MDT) an- clusters, and indicated a need ects to find possible solutions to nounced the Highway 84 East of for change. problems. Currently, there are Norris Corridor Study with the Carving into the moun- no obvious answers for Hwy 84 goal of straightening Hwy 84 tainside to make curves longer, and many above options would between Red Mountain Camp- redirecting the road around be economically infeasible, Senn ground and Warm Springs Boat the mountains or tunneling said. HOW, WHERE, AND WHY Launch to work towards MDT’s through mountains, and build- “Really, nothing’s off the Vision Zero by reducing crash ing a bridge to direct traffic to table at this point,” he said. clusters in the area. Vision Zero the other side of the Madison The most feasible, economic MONTANA BECAME THE aims to eliminate deaths and River were suggested in a press and environmentally-sound injuries on Montana highways. release as options to combat option will be chosen as the Crash clusters were identi- crash clusters. final answer after the study is GRAYEST STATE IN THE WEST fied on this stretch of road due A consulting engineering completed. Once identified, it By ERIC DIETRICH AND BRAD TYER, Montana Free Press 84 continued on A3

eople have been parsing 1980’s, British historian Peter government policies and cultural the human lifespan Laslett proposed a revised map customs that influence them. into a taxonomy of ages of three ages, with a caveat for Navigating those factors requires forever.P Aristotle proposed three the third: it could be a time of independence, assistance, ac- VIRGINIA CITY TOWN COUNCIL categories: youthful, prime of post-retirement fulfillment and cess, and education. The latter, life, and elderly. Two thousand achievement, or it could collapse, especially, is lacking. Missoula years later, Shakespeare’s Seven a la Shakespeare, into depen- Aging Services Executive Di- New pavillion on Wallace Street Ages of Man carved human dence and decrepitude. rector Susan Kohler told a room chronology into seven slices, The character of any individ- full of Montana journalists in BY HANNAH KEARSE the summer. The pavilion is show that a building has never with the body’s final frailty ual’s third age hinges on some November that one of the biggest [email protected] planned to be available for pub- been on the lot. Jim Jarvis from circling back to the original key factors, including health, impediments to a fulfilling third lic use and to rent for private the Virginia City Historic Pres- oblivion of infancy. And in the wealth, community, and the age is “lack of preparedness.” A structure, where a struc- events before summer of 2020. ervation Advisory Council said ture has never been, will be “It’s a nice design, it will be that he has not dealt with the built in Virginia City’s Historic well built but it’s a new build- concept of preserving a space. GET READY District. ing in an old space,” owner of “I feel that the site is already The Virginia City Town Rank’s Mercantile, Toni James being compromised by virtue of Already, Montana is the old- Florida, Maine, and a few other 2017, the baseline year used by Council approved a Montana said. “That concerns me because the temporary tents that show est state west of the Mississippi, eastern states. those projections, 18% of Mon- Heritage Commission site and I feel like we’re losing Virgin- up every summer, year after according to median age statis- Peak age is yet to come, tanans were 65 or older, up from zoning permit for a pavilion ia City because of things like year,” Jarvis said. “If my choice tics from the U.S. Census Bureau. according to demographic 14% in 2001. The figure is expect- on Wallace Street March 5. The that. I can see why they want it is temporary tents that don’t With half the state’s population projections produced for the ed to climb to 22% by 2030 then timber-framed structure will and why they need it, so I have look very good verses a perma- 40 or older, we’re the 9th oldest state Department of Commerce plateau through 2040 as boomers replace the tents on the Bale mixed emotions.” nent structure that will visually in the nation, out-grayed only by by consulting firm REMI. As of reach the end of their lives. of Hay Saloon’s patio during Old maps of Virginia City disappear, I will take the struc-

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Graying Montana: Portion of population above retirement age Custom Building Design % of county population 65-plus & 10% 20% 30% 40% 2001 (recorded) 2017 (recorded)

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Data: Births and migration, U.S. 0 Census Bureau; Life expectancy, CORY HARDY, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. ENNIS TOWN COUNCIL Maps: Eric Dietrich / MTFP -15 HARDY DRYWALL Migration rounds out the picture. lion’s share of movers. According to census tribute to the graying of places where there FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO While Montana attracts some older mi- estimates based on surveys conducted aren’t enough new arrivals to balance the grants looking for a change of scenery in between 2014 and 2018, 58% of Montana’s number of young people moving away for This ad is paid for by Cory Hardy, 71 Ramshorn Creek Road retirement, migration is on the balance a new arrivals to Montana are under the age school or work, creating the “brain drain” Sheridan, MT 59749 596-3137 youthening force for destination commu- of 30, versus just 11% who are 60 or older. dynamic that has posed a challenge for nities, because young people constitute the As such, migration patterns also con- swaths of rural Montana for decades.

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Your partner in community. Those trends create challenges. government level as well. the working-age share of the population is At a community level, an older popu- At the same time, an aging population expected to decrease slightly, to 60%, by 682-7755 lation means more demand for health care is predicted to diminish the proportion 2030. services. A 2012 study by economists at of state’s residents who are in the work- That study also concluded that the ag- Montana State University, for example, es- force and available to staff nursing jobs, ing of Montana will produce a modest shift timated that the state’s aging demographics not to mention other businesses. Mon- in state revenue sources away from income would necessitate increased state Medicaid tana’s working-age population of residents taxes, which are highest for workers in the spending. And with large portions of the between the ages of 15 and 64 was 64% of peak of their careers, and toward property health care system funded by the state-ad- the populace as of 2017. While the total taxes, which are higher for older adults, ministered Medicaid program, aging number of working-age Montanans is pro- including retirees, who tend to live in more creates public policy questions at the state jected to increase with population growth, valuable homes than younger residents.

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BY HANNAH KEARSE Twin Bridges’ school board The alleged misconduct that Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Bill 640 defines DPHHS em- make a recommendation if a [email protected] held a closed session to conclude took place on the bus ride back The law requires local law ployees as mandatory reporters, crime was committed in the the misconduct investigation from West Yellowstone Feb. enforcement to complete an which requires an investigation. near future. The Twin Bridges The Falcons’ boys basketball involving the boys’ basketball 8, including the involved four investigation of reports from the Failure to report a potential School Board spent about six team is expected to have a full team March 5. Another investi- individuals, is confidential. But Department of Public Health child sexual abuse or sexual hours in a closed session to de- roster for the 2020 State Class C gation is ongoing in the Madi- House Bill 640 applied to the and Human Services regarding exploitation is a felony. termine further actions, which Tournament. son County Attorney’s Office. investigation according to the child abuse and neglect. House The county attorney will were also kept confidential.

84 continued FROM A1 will go to design and then to pleted in 2021, making 2026 “It’s a great time for everyone Takami Clark with questions to know if one will affect the to identify the possibility of construction. the earliest year construction to get involved,” Senn said, as or comments. other. MDT will look at both increased traffic coming down “It’s really hard to put any could begin. the project is in its early phase. Regarding the corridor projects to make sure they will (Hwy) 84 because that’s the sort of schedule to it right Ideas and recommenda- Individuals may visit study in the Gallatin Canyon, not significantly impact each alternate route to get to Ennis,” now,” Senn said. The corridor tions from those who regularly https://www.mdt.mt.gov/pub- Senn explained the Hwy 84 other. Senn said. study is expected to be com- travel this area are encouraged. involve/highway84/ and email study is not far enough along “I’m sure they’re going

VC continued FROM A1 ture that visually disappears.” the roof from the proposed 12 The grassy dome where the of Hay Saloon will be able to use “We have made sure that the this is a fair balance with keep- The open-faced pavilion will feet, so it would not tower over Mechanical Bakery burnt down the pavilion for entertainment metal is rustic, and the logs are ing the preservation standards, be set back from the boardwalk the surrounding buildings. A in 1983 will remain. Some are and its customers can carry treated to blend well with other tourist enhancement and the about 8 feet. The Virginia City new concrete slab will replace hopeful its ruins can be recon- drinks out. But the bar cannot buildings,” Virginia City Mayor Department of Liquor require- Town Council agreed to lower the current broken floor. structed in the future. The Bale serve drinks outside its walls. Justin Gatewood said. “I feel ments.”

A plan-view-sketch of the Virginia City Pavilion provided by the Virginia City Town Council. PHOTO A street-view-sketch of the Virginia City Pavilion provided by the Virginia City Town Council. The Council COURTESY MHC/VC TOWN COUNCIL has lowered the height of the pavilion by at least 2 feet. PHOTO COURTESY MHC/VC TOWN COUNCIL

healthy adult in Medicaid Expansion, which according to Olszews- where they have recovered. It is illegal to hunt grizzly bears in the ki, is $9,000 a year per person. national parks. Olszewski wants to change the argument around whether “We would have that conversation with our Native American healthcare is a right or a privilege. He said that it’s neither, it’s a Tribes if on their reservations and reserved lands, they do not want service and compared it to access to electricity. hunting on the grizzly bear, that’s fine,” Olszewski said. “I think healthcare is that 20th-century equivalent of our common good story of what we should do,” Olszwski said. “And I do believe that healthcare is a common good. Everybody should have PUBLIC LANDS access to at least a certain level of healthcare.” Olszewski has hiked, hunted and fished the Little Bell Moun- tains, Highwood Mountains and along the Missouri River all his BY HANNAH KEARSE AFFORDABLE HOUSING life. [email protected] “For me public lands mean access,” Olszewski said. “For men There are a lot of contributing factors contributing to Madison and women and families to recreate. We need make sure we have A bright blue bus with the Republican State Legislature from County’s affordable housing problems. multiple use throughout our public lands.” Kalispell, Sen. Al Olszewski, painted on was the first indicator that Olszewski thinks that construction regulations and zoning Olszewski understands the many uses for public lands and “Doc” was in town. issues that are a part of the affordable housing problem should be the foraging rights ranchers can have on lands. He would like the Olszewski is one of three Republicans running for the governor’s dealt with on the county and city level. government “entice” ranchers with a negotiated price tag for public office in the 2020 elections. He held a a meet and greet at the Bea- According to Olszewski, the Montana Environmental Protection access in foraging areas. It is the public’s responsibility to respect verhead Brewery in Dillon Feb. 26. Olszewski plans to make a visit Act is denying subdivision development. the access. to Madison County in April. “Our law was designed to say yes, and these are the hurdles or “We want to make sure that people who access it, do so with Olszewski was elected to represent Kalispell’s district as a sena- gates you have to be able fulfill,” Olszewski said. “You have to mit- good stewardship,” Olszewski said. “If you’re going to a steward and tor, after serving two terms in Montana’s house of representatives. igate the environment; you have to be able to mitigate issues with want access to these lands, they belong to all of us.” He is from Great Falls and served in the Air Force as an orthopedic your neighbors.” surgeon. He retains his practicing license, as a consultant, while Olszewski spoke on the unintended consequences of telling on the campaign trail. Olszewski is the only practicing doctor in builders how to build and Airbnbs driving up housing costs and the Montana Legislature. Most of the bills he has sponsored have availability in communities. He also discussed about providing the involved healthcare. locals with what they want. In Whitefish, city greenspace has some- “I’m an old protégé of Dr. Losee,” Olszewski said. “When times trumped housing needs. people call me Doc, I’m going I’m not ‘Doc,’ Dr. Losee’s ‘Doc.’ So, “It is a democracy and if the people of Whitefish don’t want it when people call me Doc, I wear it as a badge of honor, in honor of and they voted regulations to prevent it, should the state be oppres- Losee.” sive and tell them no? The answer to that is no.” His run for governor is a result of his dissatisfaction of agencies Olszewski believes that no one is entitled to their hometown. overstepping the process of law. “If you’re having a hard time finding a place to live and you can’t “The last two administrations have allowed a culture of the get your wage to meet with that, maybe it’s time to look at other agencies pretty much can do what they want,” Olszewski said. “And parts of Montana,” Olszewski said. “Just because you’re from one instead of serving, they get to determine how they serve us. So, certain spot or place doesn’t mean that you get to live there forever. what I believe is that we need a governor that’s going to reign in our If you could, great.” agencies, so they actually follow the law and not interpret them in a Olszewski also contributed property taxes to the affordable way that’s to their benefit.” housing problem. He wants to find another way to fund K-12 education, so property taxes can be lowered. Olszewski plans to find different funding for Montana education and freezing property taxes. HEALTHCARE Olszewski stepped in the political arena as he saw healthcare GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT become more unaffordable for his patients. “If we want to make healthcare affordable, the first thing we Several hunters in the Gravelly Mountains were attacked by “I think healthcare is that 20th- need to do is make sure that grizzly bears in the 2019 hunting season. The nature of hunting – century equivalent of our common everybody pays the actual cost of healthcare, Olszewski said. quietly stocking wildlife— makes it more likely to come in contact “That means the first people up is our government has to pay it.” with a grizzly bear. good story of what we should do,” Most healthcare providers receive below cost for the services Olszewski was a biologist before he was an orthopedic surgeon. Olszewski said. “And I do believe they provide for Medicare and Medicaid. Olszewski explained how He worried that grizzly bears have become too comfortable around that healthcare is a common good. healthcare costs are shifted on to patients when the government people, associating hunters’ gun shots as a free meal. does not pay in full. Critical Access Hospitals, such as in Madison “We need to delist the grizzly,” Olszewski said. “And our current Everybody should have access to at County, are refunded in total due to their venerability with low grizzly population needs to be trained to stay away from humans. least a certain level of healthcare.” volumes in the rural communities they service. We need to be a negative stimulus to them, and that includes hunt- Olszewski also has a tax credit program in mind for people who ing. So, a limited hunting of the grizzly bear along with the black pay for healthcare. The tax credit would refund people’s healthcare bear.” Al Olszewski speaks with locals at the Beaverhead Brewery in Dillon premium to the level of their premium or what they would pay as a He specified that management hunts should only be in the areas Feb. 26. PHOTO BY HANNAH KEARSE THE MADISONIAN A4 March 12, 2020

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Madison County prepares for Covid-19

By HANNAH KEARSE held a public Coronavirus hospitals, ambulance services what the CDC is recommending it is not a severe case, infected be available soon. Montana has [email protected] Preparedness meeting March 9. and other healthcare fields for us to do.” individuals will self-quarantine 200 test kits in Helena. “We in the healthcare field, and first responders attended MVMC and the Ruby Valley at home. “It’s a start,” Brummell said. Madison County is taking we’re ready for things like this,” the Coronavirus Preparedness Medical Center each have a “Going back to the basics,” “It’s not enough.” preparedness measures for a Madison Valley Medical Center meeting in Virginia City. negative pressure room, which MVMC Director of Nursing Brummell encourages people coronavirus outbreak. infection control officer Peggy According to Madison County’s is a temporary holding area that Allison Treloar said. “Stay at to make their own preparations, Preparation for diseases and Shumsky said. “We use infection Public Health Nurse, Melissa does not recirculate the air in home when you’re sick, wash like having extra prescription viruses is a constant task for control measures all the time. Brummell, all organizations are the building. These rooms could your hands and cough into your medicine in the event that you’re hospitals and first responders. We use personal protection working on continuing their be used to quarantine a potential arm.” unable to go to the pharmacy. Leaders in healthcare have equipment, which for this virus preparation efforts. severe case of the coronavirus. A shortage of test kits in the People with preexisting health been and continue to prepare is gown, gloves, masks and eye “The entire county is Depending how sick an United States is a concern. The issues and the elderly are the for the Coronavirus. Madison protection. working together,” MVMC CEO individual is, will determine Centers for Disease Control and highest risk of contracting County’s Public Health Services Forth-eight people from both Allen Rohrback said. “Which is where they will receive care. If Prevention have said more will Covid-19.

Safety protocols are in place Barrett Hospital & HealthCare for the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19

Submitted by that the measures taken have - If you have recently work with Montana’s public and mouth and proceed sneezes with the crook of your CHRISTIE TRAPP been effective in containing returned from an international health department and CDC directly to the Emergency elbow or a tissue, the virus but are predicting country or U.S. state with to determine if you need to be Department. To safeguard our • Wash your hands Barrett Hospital & that there will be further ongoing COVID-19 infections, tested for COVID-19. staff and other patients, please frequently, and void touching HealthCare announced community spread of the novel monitor your health and - If you have these do not attempt to be seen in your eyes, nose and mouth, Monday that safety protocols coronavirus, COVID-19 in the call and tell your healthcare symptoms, have been in close Clinics. • Clean and disinfect are in place for the novel United States (U.S.) at some provider if you develop a fever contact with someone with To help prevent the spread frequently touched objects coronavirus, which causes the point. In anticipation, the and symptoms of respiratory symptoms, or have traveled of COVID-19 and other and surfaces using a bleach disease known as COVID-19. following safety protocols are illness, such as cough or recently and feel you need to be respiratory illnesses, you can solution or bleach wipe. Montana state and local public in place at Barrett Hospital & difficulty breathing. Tell evaluated, call the Emergency take simple steps to protect health officials are monitoring HealthCare to help keep patients your healthcare provider Department at Barrett Hospital yourself and your family. To learn more about the COVID-19 situation very and healthcare workers safe about your recent travel or & HealthCare first, so we • Stay home if you’re sick, COVID-19, please refer to the closely. Currently, there are no and to help minimize the risk close contact with a person can prepare and take further • Avoid contact with sick CDC’s website https://www. COVID-19 cases in Montana. of the COVID-19 virus in the known to have COVID-19. precautions. Be sure to protect people when possible, cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- U.S. health experts agree community. Your healthcare provider will others by covering your nose • Cover your cough and ncov/index.html

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Madison County Public Health Department prepares for prevention and control efforts for coronavirus, COVID-19

Submitted by measures to curb the spread partners’ current preparedness United States. families and individuals to Department of Public Health MELISSA BRUMMELL, of disease. The Centers for status and needs, information In the state of Montana prepare to take action to help and Human Services and State MCPHD Disease Control and Prevention sharing and partner 26 returning travelers from prevent the spread of the virus. Department of Emergency (CDC) has advised about the coordination. MCPHD working China have been monitored The website Ready.gov Services to establish response Madison County Public importance of our health alongside its partners will since February 1st and 19 provides family emergency relationships. • Worked Health Department (MCPHD) systems and first responders strive to keep the community have successfully completed plans and checklists to help you to discourage rumors and and Madison County Disaster having the resources they need informed on current disease the 14 day monitoring period. prepare for disease outbreaks misinformation. Emergency Services (DES) to respond and that the public status, along with disease Seven individuals are currently and other situations. The As this situation evolves, have taken several steps to has the information necessary prevention and other pertinent being monitored. None of the best way to stop the spread of the public can find accurate prepare for the possible spread to begin making individual information. individuals who have been infectious viruses is by washing and timely information on of the coronavirus known as plans. As of March 4, 2020, there monitored are residents in your hands, covering coughs COVID-19 through the CDC’s COVID-19 in Madison County. MCPHD is hosting were more than 90,000 cases Madison County. and sneezes, cleaning surfaces website, www.cdc.gov/COVID19 To date, there are NO CASES of an Emergency Services of COVID-19 worldwide, Cases of COVID-19 have and staying home if you are , Montana DPHHS website, and COVID-19 in Montana. and Healthcare Covid-19 including more than 3,000 ranged from people with little sick. social media channels. Since January, MCPHD staff Preparedness meeting early next deaths. According to the CDC to no symptoms to severe To date, MCPHD/DES Further information to have been on alert monitoring week. The goal of the meeting there are close to 150 cases in illness and death. The CDC has: • Activated Madison come regarding community and the evolving situation and will be to focus on Emergency the United States. There have expects cases to continue to be County Incident Command. business information sharing, preparing to take necessary Services and Healthcare been eleven deaths to date in the confirmed, and MCPHD wants • Interacted with Montana planning and updates. THE MADISONIAN A6 March 12, 2020 SPORTS

Twin Bridges wins second place at the Western C Basketball Challenge Game in Belgrade March 2. PHOTO BY HANNAH KEARSE

MADISON COUNTY FALCONS TO STATE 2020 State C Boys DISPATCH Basketball Tournament In areas with low cell phone coverage, you can now text 911 in case of emergency. By HANNAH KEARSE [email protected]

Madison County’s Twin Bridges team is playing in the March 1, 2020 Medical aid was administered in Ennis. 2020 State C Boys Basketball Tournament. A scam complaint was made in Ennis. The Falcons are competing for the championship title Suspicious circumstances were reported in A theft complaint was made in Ennis. at the University of Montana Adam’s Center March 11-14. Ennis and Whitehall. Their first game is against Fort Benton Wednesday at 4:30 Medical aid was administered in Virginia March 5, 2020 p.m. City. Twin Bridges will compete with seven other schools, A traffic complaint was made in Sheridan. A citizen was assisted in Cameron. including Western C champions Manhattan Christian. Big Sky agency was assisted. Hazards on the road were reported in Sexual assault was reported in Norris. Cameron. An animal complaint was made in Harrison. March 2, 2020 Dog complaints were made in Twin Bridges. A citizen was assisted in Pony. Medical aid was administered in Ennis. An order of protection violation was placed An agency was assisted out of county. in Ennis. A citizen was assisted out of county. An accident occurred in Sheridan. A disturbance was reported in Harrison. March 6, 2020 March 3, 2020 Agencies were assisted in Big Sky and Medical aid was administered in Ennis. Cardwell. Medical aid was administered in Sheridan. Fire calls were made in Ennis. A dog complaint was made in Twin Bridges. Hazards on the road were reported in Agencies were assisted in Big Sky and out Cameron and Silver Star. of county. Suspicious circumstances were reported in Citizens were assisted in Sheridan. Cameron. A missing child was reported in Sheridan. An accident occurred in Whitehall.

March 4, 2020 March 7, 2020

A traffic complaint was made in Ennis. A stolen vehicle was reported in Ennis. A welfare check was performed in Sheridan. A coroner was called in Alder. Accidents occurred on the Virginia City hill. Suspicious circumstances were A dog complaint was made in Virginia City. reported in Sheridan and Silver Star.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to 87 Calls of Service between March 1 and March 7.

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A word from the Association of Montana Retired Public Employees

receiving benefits from the last. Those funds are then dire straits and they need to conservative in setting up Montana public retirement professionally invested and be “studied” or “fixed”. Their its public retirement systems systems. And there are managed by the Montana goal is to convince lawmakers (unlike other government another 51,000 Montanans Board of Investments on behalf and politicians to “change” the entities across the nation who are not yet retired but of the retirement systems. way the retirement systems are who grossly over-promised are making contributions You can see that the managed, thereby creating an without an ability to pay for to the retirement systems. retirement funds for 10% opportunity for these entities those benefits). Contact the In total, there are almost of Montana’s citizens is a to access those funds directly Montana Public Employee 95,000 Montanans or about tempting target for out-of-state or indirectly. Retirement Administration 10% of the state’s population organizations and individuals The truth is the retirement and the Montana Board of covered by these public who would like to re-direct system is sound and will serve Investments to get facts. retirement systems. Their the money or avail themselves the state well for the next 75 Ask legislative candidates, retirement dollars stay in of the opportunity to profit years as documented by the the Governor’s Office (or local communities buying personally by changing the Montana Board of Investments gubernatorial candidates) what groceries and gas, supporting systems. These people do not and the Montana Public changes to the systems will do main street businesses, and have the interests of Montana Employee Retirement Board. to retirees, your community, contributing to the local citizens, taxpayers, and When you read newspapers your local economy, and you. economy. certainly not Montana public and media articles using the It takes all of us working To get any retirement retirees in mind. What they do words “study”, “fix”, “reform”, together to keep Montanans benefits, these folks must first have is a strong desire to create “underfunded” – be skeptical. secure, safe and healthy. Visit Submitted by LYLE MANLEY, the retirement funds and put their own money into the a narrative claiming that the Montana historically has our website, www.amrpe.org PRESIDENT – ASSOCIATION benefits that Montanans have systems (roughly 8% of their state retirement systems are in been very cautious and for more information. OF MONTANA RETIRED paid into, invested toward, paychecks currently) and the PUBLIC EMPLOYEES and earned, are at risk from employer matches that amount individuals and organizations (or that amount plus 1%) for a The Association of Montana using propaganda and partial NOTICE TO ENNIS OFFICE CUSTOMERS minimum of five years. Full Retired Public Employees information to influence retirement benefits require (AMRPE) is a group of 2,500 decision-making by the 30 years of paying in for As of February 2020, individuals whose sole purpose Montana Legislature in 2021. most jobs (with certain jobs Eyes on Main will be consolidating to is to protect the retirement AMRPE’s goal is to eligible at 20 years due to the our Bozeman location only. rights of public employees in provide facts and encourage nature of the work). Unlike Montana. Our organization honest, critical thinking and many 401K plans, Montana Come see us at 1425 W. Main St. Unit B went to court in 2013 to discussion among Montanans public employees don’t get a preserve Montana retirees’ and decision-makers. choice about contributing – Monday through Thursday 8am to 6pm Guaranteed Annual Benefit First the facts. There are that money is withheld from & and prevailed. But once again, 43,500 Montanans currently their first paycheck to their Fridays 8am to 5pm Dr. Jeff Squire 406.586.2173 IAN DAVIS is Alder 406-586-2173 Student School’s Student of 222 E. Main St #1C, Ennis, MT EyesOnMain-Bozeman.com the Week! Ian, whose of the parents are Aaron and Week Christen Davis, was chosen because of his desire for learning. Ian is a bright student and always enjoys helping others Three learn. Keep up the good work, Ian! Great Services Under One Roof! We are proud of YOU! ConstruCtIon Locally Owned & Operated Propane Hunting & Fishing Supplies Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured Hunting Licenses Call Mike McKitrick Today! 406-682-4529 2325 Hwy 287 • 406-842-5679 100 Prairie Way #2 - Ennis, Mt 59729

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Sheridan High School goes to College and Careers

Submitted by LAURIE the day was “Trades and BARTOLETTI Technical” We were fortunate to have many programs come Students often wonder to the school to explain their why they are in school. All opportunities to our 7th – 12th Sheridan High School students graders: Gallatin College, travelled to Helena for a visit Dawson Community College, to Helena College and Carroll Great Falls College, Area College. The Helena College Health Careers, Highlands tour included an onsite visit of College, and Job Corps from their many programs including Anaconda all participated. airplane mechanic, welding, Overall, we realized how much manufacturing and automotive. more there is to learn and do. The visit to Carroll included The Teachers’ Panel an overview of campus life and presented at a 7th -12th grade explanations of different 4 year assembly on the last day of programs. the week. Teachers and Mr. The Career Fair was held Wetherbee, Superintendent, at the school on a Wednesday spoke to students about their afternoon. The theme for choices from colleges to careers. OHV operators must Woman’s Club purchase trail pass scholarships Submitted by two calendar years, expiring Temporary Use Permit costing GREG LEMON, FWP on Dec. 31 of the second year $35. The permits are available Submitted by education at the undergraduate line , madisonvalleywomans- of purchase. In addition to at http://stateparks.mt.gov/ LAURA GILMORE – Commit- or graduate level at any college club.org or ennisschools.org. Montana residents who are the pass, Montana residents recreation/ohvProgram.html. tee Chair or tech school, Scholarship applicants must off-highway vehicle operators must have a permanent The Montana Legislature 2.) Non-traditional students follow the exact instructions are required to purchase a registration sticker, which passed House Bill 355 in 2019, Due to the overwhelming who may not have started col- accompanying the application Resident OHV Trail Pass. The is available through their which created a Resident Trail community support of the lege directly from high, earned form. pass, which costs $20, can be County Treasurer’s office. If Pass for OHVs. Revenues from Nearly New Shoppe in Ennis, a GED, previously had to drop Applications may be taken purchased from many local a resident purchases a two- each Resident OHV Trail Pass the Madison Valley Woman’s out of college or those who have to RE/MAX Mountain Property vendors or online at http:// year Resident OHV Trail will be used to maintain and Club is pleased to announce earned an associate’s degree or mailed to the Madison Valley stateparks.mt.gov/recreation/ Pass and presents it to their improve designated OHV routes they will be funding scholar- and would like to pursue a four- Woman’s Club at P.O. Box 122 ohvProgram.html. The pass County Treasurer’s office while and trails on public lands in ships for the 2020-2021 school year degree, train in another • Ennis • MT • 59729. COM- is required on all public lands permanently registering their Montana. The funds will be year. Last year a record break- area, desire to attend a trade or PLETED applications must be where Montana residents ride OHV, the resident is eligible for distributed through a grant ing year for scholarships award- vo-tech school or a parent or RECEIVED by is April 6, 2020 OHVs on designated motorized a reduction of $20 toward the program beginning in the fall. ed. All applicants must have senior citizen who finally has – late or incomplete applica- routes and trails. The pass must cost of their permanent OHV For more information on a home address in the Ennis the time to pursue the dream of tions will not be considered. We be attached and visible on the registration. OHV passes and permits, School District area. an education. look forward to seeing every- OHV. Nonresidents are required to visit http://stateparks.mt.gov/ Scholarships will be offered 3.) High school seniors 4 yr one’s applications and are very The pass is valid for up to purchase an annual Nonresident recreation/ohvProgram.html. in four categories: degree: proud to be part of a commu- 1.) Alumni from this area 4.) VO Tech/Trade School nity with such talented and who wish to continue their Applications available on motivated students! Timely Snowpack recovery improves spring LOOKING FOR A CAREER and summer streamflow forecasts

INSTEAD OF A JOB? Submitted by that “future snowfall, spring break our spring and summer LUCAS ZUKIEWICZ precipitation and temperatures streamflows,” said Zukiewicz. during the next three months Long-range forecasts issued WE CAN HELP YOU START YOUR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE! Following on the heels of will play a critical role in both by NOAA’s Climate Prediction January’s abundant snowfall, the timing and volumes we Center for the next two weeks February also delivered above experience during runoff this (March 3-17) indicate better normal to record-setting year.” than normal chances of above snowfall in mountain ranges As the transition into spring average temperatures across the CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT supplying water to regional continues, weather patterns state and near to below normal rivers and streams. New records across Montana will change. precipitation. “While we’ve got were set for February snowfall Mountains west of the Divide more water than we typically (CNA) CLASS at seven mountain SNOTEL typically experience lower have stored in the snowpack (SNOwpack TELemetry) sites in monthly snow totals through on March 1, I’ve learned from southern and central Montana spring. However, spring months experience it’s never wise TH ST that were favored by the unstable can be significant to river basins to assume we will be in the north-northwest flow coming east of the Divide. “Even though same shape come May 1,” said MARCH 16 - 31 , 2020 from Canada during the first spring starts on March 19, there Zukiewicz. three weeks of the month. is still typically a lot of winter Monthly Water Supply The recovery in snowpack left to come in the mountains, Outlook Reports can be found 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. was well timed. “January and and the juicy months are on at the website below after the February snowfall took the the horizon for some of our fifth business day of the month: dismal snowpack totals reported east of the Divide river basins. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/ 75 HOURS ($750 VALUE) on January 1 along the Montana/ These months can make or portal/nrcs/mt/snow/ Idaho border and improved snowpack to near to above normal on March 1,” said Lucas LET US PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION! Zukiewicz, USDA Natural Resources BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM! Conservation Service water supply specialist for Montana. “This is MADISON VALLEY MANOR HAS A LIMITED NUMBER OF great news for water users as we approach OPENINGS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN spring and summer.” HEALTHCARE. GET PAID WHILE YOU LEARN. Snowpack totals in all river basins across Montana are now near to above normal for IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CNA PLEASE March 1. At this point in the CONTACT CHRISTINE DESPRES, DON, AT 682-7271. winter, around 75 to 85% of the seasonal peak snowpack has typically accumulated Deadline FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 11, 2020 at mountain locations. This data gives forecasters clearer insight into what the snowmelt may yield in seasonal water supply during spring and summer. “Streamflow prospects for spring and summer look to be near to slightly above average at this time due to the healthy snowpack totals we have in the “ ” mountains,” Zukiewicz Our Family Taking Care Of Your Family said. However, he warns THE MADISONIAN A9 March 12, 2020 Ask the

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These sandhill cranes were spotted at Ennis Lake. A wide variety of shorebirds can be found there.PHOTO BY PATSY ECKERT

Killdeer nest in the ground and are shorebirds, Eckert explained. PHOTO BY PATSY ECKERT

Pelicans taking flight.PHOTO BY PATSY ECKERT

By KEELY LARSON Freezout was frozen when the clock. [email protected] snow geese returned. Zugunruthe, or ‘migratory Ennis Lake is also a stopover restlessness,’ uses genetics and atsy Eckert, Ennis point for birds traveling north. that clock to tell birds migration resident, started If found frozen, ducks would is upon them without needing P bird watching probably decide to skip the lake environmental triggers, an arti- with her husband 30 years ago. as they depend on water for cle from The Spruce explained. They sketched the birds they habitat. Blue birds need water Like bears and ungulates, saw and bought books to help mainly for drinking and could birds have a variety of physio- identify species. Eventually, pause on the frozen lake to rest. logical changes that bolster their they acquired binoculars, Nikon The same goes for snow geese migration process, The Spruce cameras, a canoe and a Jeep. and tundra swans at Freezout— discussed. Packing on extra They used that canoe to go some stop and visit nearby pounds, going on short flights around the south side of Ennis ponds and some continue to strengthen wings and molting Lake to find a variety of shore flying. to produce new, aerodynamic birds including killdeer, willets Variation in species produc- feathers are a few examples. and avocets. es variation in migration dis- Birds’ gonads shrink to Eckert could recite differ- tances. Long-distance migrants, decrease overall weight and the This is a saw-whet owl. Eckert has seen snowy and Bird’s colors fade in the fall and become more pro- ent types of birds she has seen like flycatchers and warblers, fly amount of energy needed to fly. great horned owls in the Ennis area. PHOTO BY nounced in the spring, shown by this puffy goldfinch around Ennis with ease and to Central and South America Hemoglobin levels increase to PATSY ECKERT bursting with yellow hues. PHOTO BY PATSY ECKERT spontaneity. Mid-conversation for food. Medium to short-dis- deliver more oxygen to muscles she would remember a species tance migrants, like mountain in order to produce less sore- she had not yet mentioned bluebirds and western mead- ness and disorientation. bluebirds make their reappear- that area has been developed, important stopover for them and rattle off a handful more. owlarks, visit northern New Resident birds around the ance. Males travel first to secure they may be at a loss. on their way to Canada to nest,” Different ecosystems nearby Mexico or Texas and arrive in county, like bald eagles, mag- nest locations. Competition is “These migration corridors Harris explained. lend themselves to a variety of Montana earlier. The first blue- pies, common ravens, mountain tough, and they rely on prees- go back probably thousands Eckert’s biggest tip for aspir- birds—snowy owls, sandhill bird sightings were towards the chickadees and woodpeckers, tablished locations as bluebirds of years and these birds, each ing bird watchers is to get a bird cranes, Canadian geese, mallard beginning of last week. stay locally and cache food for do not excavate their own nests. generation, learns from the par- book. Her husband preferred ducks, kestrels, kinglets, nut- Migration, much like hi- winter months. They do not rely Females arrive later and choose ent. In a lot of cases they learn an Audubon book while she hatches, meadowlarks. bernation for bears, is all about on water sources and are tough their mate not on looks or song from their parent where to go chose The Golden Bird book. “You just never know what food. Birds fly south for the enough to survive cold winters. ability, but on the location of the and where to stop, and over the Bird watching requires a lot of you’re going to see,” she said. winter to make use of different “I watch my chickadees nest. decades, a lot of these places are patience and stillness, aided by Up to 300,000 snow geese food sources and come back here in my yard and they’re “They start window-shop- no longer available,” Harris said. binoculars and folding chairs. and 10,000 tundra swans make home when their staple foods constantly taking seeds and ping. They start looking for just Ennis Lake is established as “You have to look to the edges,” pit stops at Freezout Lake are back in stock. Fluctuations caching them around the yard,” the right location for their nest,” an Important Bird Area (IBA). Eckert’s husband would say. The near Choteau to rest and find in daylight are environmental Lou Ann Harris, president of Harris said. IBAs exist to remind people congruence of a tree line and a sustenance after the 1,000-mile cues that let birds know migra- the Sacajawea Audubon Society, Birds are habituated to the importance of habitats to meadow are the best spots for flight from California, the Great tion is coming, but they also said.As the days get longer and coming back to the same spots bird populations, in this case, sightings. Falls Tribune reported. In 2019, have quite the tuned biological humans relish in sunnier days, during migration each year. If to common loons. “It’s a really

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Submitted by you are 50 or older, talk to your for all adults age 50 to 75. That is participating. A link to the need to keep this important had colorectal polyps or colorec- JON EBELT, DPHHS doctor about which test is right the age range when this type of participating shops can be found issue in the forefront,” she said. tal cancer; for y ou .” cancer occurs most often. Those here https://dphhs.mt.gov/publi- “We appreciate the coffee shops • you have inflammatory Public health officials and “Colorectal cancer is pre- younger than 50 with a person- chealth/Cancer/colocoffeesleeve joining us in this effort.” bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, numerous Montana coffee shops ventable through screening at al or family history of cancer, Sara Murgel of the DPHHS Screening tests can find or ulcerative colitis; or have announced a new effort to- age 50,” DPHHS Director Sheila and those between ages 76-85, Cancer Control Program said precancerous polyps so they can • you have a genetic syn- day to promote the importance Hogan said. “It’s vitally import- should consult with their doctor new data shows that Montana be removed before they turn drome, such as familial ade- of colorectal cancer screening ant that people are screened. about when to screen. has shown an increase in the into cancer. Screening also finds nomatous polyposis (FAP), among individuals ages 50 to 75. Early detection is the key.” Taralee Mongoven, owner percentage of men and women colorectal cancer early, when or hereditary non-polyposis As part of Colorectal Cancer Hogan said that of cancers of Leilani’s Lattes said she and aged 50-75 who report being up- treatment works best. colorectal cancer (Lynch syn- Awareness Month in March, the affecting both men and women, her family have been personally to-date with colorectal cancer Colorectal polyps and early drome). Department of Public Health colorectal cancer is the second impacted by cancer. “This is screening. According to the 2019 stage cancers don’t always cause Any coffee shop that wants and Human Services (DPHHS) leading cancer killer in the U.S. such an important message the Montana State Health Improve- symptoms, especially at first. to participate is encouraged to is providing coffee sleeves to and the risk increases with age. public needs to be aware of,” ment Plan, 65% of Montanans That is why getting screened reg- contact the DPHHS Montana participating coffee shops in Colorectal cancer occurs most she said. “Lives can be saved if are up-to-date, which is up from ularly for colorectal cancer is so Cancer Control Program for Montana with an important often in people age 50 years or people know the importance of 62% in 2018. important. more information by calling public health message: “Col- older. early screening.” However, Murgel said the You may be at increased risk Murgel at 444-1437. orectal cancer screening saves Regular screening for col- Across the state, over 75 goal nationwide is to reach 80%. for colorectal cancer if: lives, but only if you get tested! If orectal cancer is recommended coffee shops and clinics are “We are improving, but we still • you or a close relative have Don’t let the pace of the baseball arms race hurt your young pitcher

Submitted by ing virtually year-round in injury – or risk injury them- efficiency. Wolforth says another matter entirely.” TexasBaseballRanch.com) is ASHLEY PONTIUS, leagues and talent showcases. selves. inefficient mechanics are a Know when to shut it the founder and CEO of Texas prnewswire.com “What we have is the per- “If they decide to go for big cause of injuries. “No two down. Teach your athlete to Baseball Ranch in Mont- fect storm for pitching inju- it, preparing the soft tissue pitchers in history have ever stop immediately if anything gomery, Texas. A long-time That magical phrase Major ries, putting enormous stress for the stress it will be placed thrown identically, and par- feels odd, uniquely uncomfort- pitching trainer who’s been a League Baseball fans can’t wait on the soft tissue around the under is absolutely essential,” ents should reject the concept able or painful. “The impor- consultant for numerous Major to hear every winter – “Pitch- joints and growth plates,” says Wolforth says. given by any instructor of a tance of the particular game League Baseball organizations ers and catchers have report- Ron Wolforth (www.Texas- He offers these tips to universal throwing model,” he or tournament is not more and NCAA baseball programs, ed to spring training” – often BaseballRanch.com), a long- young pitchers and their par- says. “Mechanical efficiency is important than the long-term Wolforth has written five comes with a disclaimer: time pitching trainer who ents to reduce the chances of about fine-tuning each unique health of your young athlete,” books on pitching. His latest is Many pitchers may actually is founder of Texas Baseball arm injuries: delivery style for synergy and Wolforth says. “If your pitcher Pitching with Confidence: A not report because they are Ranch and author of Pitching Do not pitch year-round. coordination of movement complains of pain anywhere in Parent’s Guide To Giving Your injured. with Confidence: A Parent’s “An athlete should participate segments, and the ability to the soft tissue of the elbow or Elite Pitcher An Edge. Known A high rate of arm injuries Guide To Giving Your Elite in multiple sports for as long decelerate is just as important shoulder, it is a sign of a weak as America’s “Go-To Guy” on to pitchers continues at all age Pitcher An Edge. as he or she can,” Wolforth as the ability to throw hard. link, disconnection and/or pitching, Wolforth has creat- levels of baseball. The trend “The bottom line is veloc- says. “I strongly recommend So are posture, rhythm and mechanical inefficiency. Seek ed groundbreaking training is particularly concerning in ity is coveted by the athletes taking off a minimum of six degrees of individual throwing immediate expert advice.” programs. Since 2003, 121 of youth leagues and high school and by coaches at every level. months a year from competi- freedom.” “Welcome to the world of his clients have been drafted by baseball as athletes’ bodies Today, it’s almost a necessity tive pitching.” Manage workloads. Wol- competitive youth athletics, MLB teams. In that same pe- are still developing. Medical to throw 85-plus miles-per- Prepare for the stress forth says parents should get circa 2020,” Wolforth says. “It’s riod, Wolforth has helped 425 professionals and pitching hour to pitch for the better of pitching. “You need to involved in managing their a world where an athlete’s soft pitchers break the 90 miles- experts say more young pitch- high schools. And to be con- train the entire body for pitcher’s workloads if coaches tissue and growth plates are per-hour barrier. Wolforth and ers get hurt today due to the sidered for the Major League the requirements involved are putting the pitcher at risk. put under tremendous stress. his Texas Baseball Ranch have increasing demands they must Baseball draft, sometimes 92 in high-level competition,” “You must be educated regard- Parents can’t just hope their been featured in Sports Illus- meet to draw the attention isn’t enough.” Wolforth says. “Injuries come ing workloads,” Wolforth says. kids won’t get hurt. Hope is trated, ESPN the Magazine, of professional and college That leaves parents and from being underprepared “How well you articulate your not a plan.” Men’s Journal, Baseball Digest, baseball scouts. That means athletes with two choices: Stay for the specific demands of concerns and the willingness The Wall Street Journal and throwing the ball faster than safe and be passed over by intensity or workload.” of the coach to hear reason- About Ron Wolforth The New York Times. most others do and pitch- other athletes willing to risk Improve mechanical able, well-stated concerns is Ron Wolforth (www. New vein treatment center in Butte Western Vein Care Center will provide quality vein care to patients in southwest Montana

Submitted by Center. David M. Fortenberry, are very common, impacting Dr. Fortenberry is a board are associated with less pain general surgery internship CHRISTIE TRAPP, MD, FACS will lead Barrett many in Southwest Montana. certified general surgeon and fewer complications for and residency at the Universi- Marketing Manager Hospital & HealthCare’s new As the population ages, more whose practice in Butte will patients. ty of Colorado Health Science [email protected] vein care center, located in patients are in need of referral focus entirely on the evalua- “In joining Western Vein Center in Denver from 1986 Butte Montana. to a vascular specialist who tion and treatment of venous Care Center, I will be part of until 1991. He was awarded a Barrett Hospital & Health- Leg problems related to can diagnose and manage dis- diseases. Prior to joining a team which provides patient fellowship in vascular surgery Care announced March 4 it venous insufficiency, varicose eases of the body’s circulatory Barrett Hospital & Health- centered care. We will see at the Lahey Clinic Medical will open Western Vein Care veins, and other complications system (arteries and veins). Care, Dr. Fortenberry prac- individuals with a variety of Center at Burlington, Mas- ticed vascular surgery while vascular diseases, especially sachusetts, in 1991/1992. Dr. on staff at Kalispell Regional those with venous disorders, Fortenberry will begin seeing Healthcare. With more than such as varicose veins and patients in Butte on March 10, Recuperate Close to Home with 28 years of practice experi- venous insufficiency,” said 2020. To schedule an initial 111111111111 ence in general and vascular Dr. Fortenberry. “Here we consult with Dr. Fortenberry Ruby Valley Medical Center’s surgery, Dr. Fortenberry can spend more time working at Western Vein Care Center, 2 is proficient in many tech- directly with patients and please call 406-683-1188 or Transitional Care 3 niques, including minimally assessing their conditions, visit www.barretthospital.org/ 2When Transitional Care is recommended following acute3 invasive procedures which in order to develop indi- western-vein-care-center for care treatment for surgery, injury or illness, vidualized treatment plans. more information. This will allow for optimal ABOUT BARRETT 2 look to the Ruby Valley Medical Center to 3 care, delivered in an efficient HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE 2 maximize your rehabilitation potential. 3 and convenient outpatient Barrett Hospital & Health- MAC’S CHC setting.” Care is a non-profit critical Skilled Nursing Laboratory Radiology Physical Therapy “We are pleased to have access hospital (CAH) in 2 3 a vascular specialist with Dillon, Montana. Critical PHARMACY Dr. Fortenberry’s experience access hospitals make up 2 3 and reputation on our team approximately twenty-five as we expand our services percent of hospitals in the 2 3 (406) 842-7434 for patients in need of vein United States; there are 1,343 care into Southwest Mon- in the nation, with 50 critical 2 3 317 Madison St tana,” said Ken Westman, access hospitals in Montana. CEO of Barrett Hospital & They are, by definition, at 2As needed, Transitional Care services integrate - 3 Sheridan, MT HealthCare. “This is our first least 35 miles from another  Regular healthcare provider appointments  Radiology vein center, where we can hospital and have no more 2 Medication management  Lab Tests 3 exclusively provide specialty, than 25 acute care beds at  Physical therapy  Mental Health Services Monday - Friday outpatient vein care.” any given time with most 2Our Transitional Care practice is supported with evidence-based best 3 Dr. Fortenberry came to hospitals being located in practices through a partnership with Allevant Solutions developed by 9 am to 5:30 pm Barrett Hospital & Health- rural areas. Barrett Hospital 2the Mayo Clinic and Select Medical. 3 Care from Kalispell Regional & HealthCare is a four-time Ruby Valley Healthcare, where he had recipient for being a Top 20 2Stay close to home, family and friends Medical 3 worked as a general and Critical Access Hospital of while completing your recovery. vascular surgeon since July the 20 highest ranked Critical 2For more information, please visit Center 3 1992. Dr. Fortenberry carried Access Hospitals (CAHs) in our website at www.RVMC.org. www.RVMC.org out his medical studies at the the nation by National Rural 2 (406) 842-5453 3 Louisiana State University Health Association (NRHA). The Ruby Valley Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer School of Medicine in New For more information, visit 24444444444443 Orleans, then completed his www.barretthospital.org. THE MADISONIAN B3 March 12, 2020 columns COMMODITY INSITE: STOCKS ARE IN A BEAR TREND by Jerry Welch

The year is but a few Wall Street and Main Street the Dow fell 22% in one day. was at 183.50. stock market. Those forces are; 2008 out of fears coronavi- months old and already, believe deeply that, “as January Mr. Paulson said, “Well, it’s That spread caused me higher interest rates. A reces- rus would slow domestic and history has been made for the goes, so goes the rest of the certainly a full panic. I’d say... some anxiety for a few days, sion. Or, a war. When rates rat- global growth. The rate was entire Big Four: stocks, bonds, year.” it really reminds me of 1987.” but then turned in my favor. At cheted higher back then, I was dubbed an, “emergency” cut currencies and commodities. Unfortunately, February I vividly recall the Crash of this time, the profits on that ice cold bearish. and it caused the U.S. dollar For investors, traders and ag- was more bearish yet. Global ‘87. Not only do I remember it trade are in excess of $33,000 This year, I turned bear- to drop to a multi-month low riculture producers, 2020, thus equities in the final week of but I wrote about it. From my per spread. Nimble traders, on ish stocks and bullish bonds along with stocks and yields far, has been surreal to say February endured their worst book, “Back To The Futures,” the other hand, should have because China announced for the debt markets. the very least. And all because week since 2008 as fears of in a chapter entitled, “Black profits of nearly $37,000 per they were having issues with Until new all-time highs virtually markets of all kinds the coronavirus deepened. Monday” I wrote the following: spread. coronavirus in early January. are posted for the stock market have declined sharply due to Commodities did as bad, if not “October 19, 1987 will Black Monday was a very I specifically wrote various I will remain bearish. I cannot coronavirus fears. worse, than stocks. I believe forever be known as Black hectic and exhausting day. It articles in various publications suggest buying bonds either. I described the first month February was likely the most Monday. It was the darkest day was also a very profitable one. with headlines such as; “Get With interest rates now below of this year as the most bearish bearish February in history. in history for the Dow Jones I came into the day short and Long Hogs. Get Short Stocks,” 1% coupled with the largest January for commodities in If correct, that means the first Industrial Average and for all hedged in cattle, wheat, and “Do Not Confuse Brains job force in 50 years and the history. The month flashed red two months of this year were other stock exchanges located stock indices, and long the With A Bull Market,” “ASAP,” dollar weakening significantly ink immediately as commodity also the most bearish back-to- throughout the world. debt markets such as T-notes “Time To Embrace Bonds and and based on history, such a values did a swan dive. On the back months in history. If not In the past few issues of and bonds. It cannot get much Shun Stocks?,” “Buy Bonds, scenario is bullish hard assets, final trading session of Janu- the most bearish, certainly the Commodity Insight, I have better than that.” Shun Stocks.” Events My Dear not paper markets. ary, the Dow fell a few points most volatile! suggested that traders buy the The reason I turned bearish Readers, Events.”“ Still Comes For more information, shy of 600 points, making for Jim Paulson, chief invest- March T-Notes and sell the stocks just prior to, “Black Down To Events.” I touted the take a peek at my twice a day one of the most bearish starts ment strategist for Leuthold March NYFE Composite at a Monday” in ‘87, is because potential for a sharp decline newsletter. Drop me a line at to a new year in history for Group interviewed by CNBC ratio of 2.050:1. On September interest rates were rising and with the stock market in Janu- [email protected]. stocks. The weakness with News said the stock market de- 25 and 28, I entered into that bond prices falling. Histor- ary, long before it unfolded. Or, feel free to call me at 406 stocks and commodities was cline of recent days reminded spread when the notes were ically, there are three forces And this week, the Fed cut 682 5010. But please wear a shock because so many on him of the Crash of ‘87 when trading at 89.00 and the NYFE that can break the back of the rates for the first time since face mask if you call.

A Wrangler’s Reckless Writings HOLLOWTOP Smoke Signals CERTAIN JOURNEY By Art Kehler

Life, I am told, is a journey and so I believe it to be. With childhood outgrown, we strike for the unknown. By Bryce Angell

Freeing our vessels frail across vast oceans to sail. Dogged the rudder grasped, Walt’s Leprechaun determined our lives to path.

Walt slid down off the bar stool. Could he make it to his horse? Old Joe would Midcourse to shadowy goal, take him from Jim’s Bar and keep him on his course. it dawns, though taut our hold, But now Joe seemed a little off. Was it terror in his eyes? Or was he just a might steering is tenuous at best, confused? He was in for a surprise. and thus are we put to the test. It was dark around the corner, hardly visible to view. Something moved and stepped on out. Walt’s eyes got wide and grew. Much more are we at the whim A tiny man dressed all in green. A vision one would seize. His fitted coat came of a lawless, shifting wind. to his waist. His pants just to his knees. With little regard for our want, His shoes were pointed at the toes, his socks stretched to the top. His face was to blow us astray as to taunt. worn and gnarled beneath a frizzy, red-haired mop. Above it sat a derby hat. His teeth clenched on a pipe. He smelled of Guinness Such remains a chilling notion liquor. Every breath was whiskey ripe. till, as nears our journey’s margin, The little guy then spoke right up. “O’Shamus is my name. I come from Ireland the fading sun does illumine far away. I hold a bit of fame.” that long sought after Eden. “Some call me by O’Shamus. Most call me Leprechaun. And I can read your

thoughts right now. You’d prob’ly like me gone.” And nothing is as imagined. O’Shamus walked toward old Joe. That horse blew out a snort. He pulled straight Knowing now, hearts gladdened, back, and off he flew like old hairs off a wart. one are the ship, the wind; the sea O’Shamus said, “I’m sorry Walt. Looks like your horse is gone. Let’s go back in and never once adrift were we. and have a drink. He won’t be back till dawn.” Now the leprechaun was full of fun. He showed what he did best. He found some ©Art Kehler guys to sing along, got drinks for all the rest. Art lives in Harrison, Montana. His essays, stories, and poetry have been published in newspapers, journals, literary magazines, and on-line magazines. His fav’rite song was “Danny Boy.” He sang with all his heart. Then ended up with “Galway Bay” and said, “It’s time we part.” Walt liked the little leprechaun and wished that he would stay. But the leprechaun had disappeared, left Walt the bill to pay. The bar-keep said “You’ve got no dough? I’ll take your horse and saddle.” Walt cried, “That leprechaun has left me nothin’ left to straddle.” Walt was standin’ in the dark and he was wonderin’ what to do. He saw old Joe come trottin’ in about as good as new. Your partner in community. He settled with the bar-keep, and he kept his good horse Joe, but lost his saddle and his boots. He’d never felt so low. Now if you spy a leprechaun who offers you a drink, just turn around and walk 682-7755 away. That leprechaun’s a fink. THE MADISONIAN B4 March 12, 2020 comics & Puzzles THEME: RENAISSANCE FAIRE

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PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO All proposals must be sealed and identified unknown claimants requesting that the Court BOARD - NOTICE OF PUBLIC PROTEST ISSUANCE OF ONE NEW on the outside of the envelope as “Employee enter an Order quieting title to the following HEARING MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC Group Benefits Proposal”. Proposals must be real properties: A tract of land situated in The Madison County Planning Board will BEVERAGES LICENSE received no later than March 23, 2020, at 5:00 the SW¼ of Section 36, Township 5 South conduct a public hearing on Monday, March MOONLIGHT GOLF SPIRITS LLC (Samuel p.m. by the Madison County Commissioners’ of Range 1 East, P.M.M., Madison County, 30, 2020 at 6:15 pm in the Public Meeting Byrne and Matthew Kidd, Owner(s)) has Office at 103 W. Wallace Street, P.O. Box Montana, described as: Beginning at the Room of the Madison County Administrative applied for one new Montana All-Alcoholic 278, Virginia City, MT 59755-0278. Sealed Southeast corner of the tract of land hereby Office Building, 103 W Wallace, Virginia Beverages License No. 25-999-4544-009 to bids will be opened at the Commissioners’ described, from which point the South City, Montana. While the public hearing was be operated at MOONLIGHT GOLF SPIRITS meeting on March 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Quarter Corner of Section 36, T5S of R1E, previously scheduled to occur on January LLC, 510 Moonlight Trail, Big Sky, Gallatin All proposals must be submitted in the P.M.M., bears N89°58’E 923.4 feet distant; 27, 2020, the applicant requested the item County. The public may protest this license format specified in the RFP with 10 copies thence S89°58’W 600 feet to the Southwest be postponed to address certain review transfer in accordance with the law. Who available for the Employee Group Benefits corner of said Tract, which is identical with details. The Planning Board will consider the can protest this transfer? Protests will be Committee and Commissioners. Additional Corner No. 2 of Homestead Entry Survey agenda item and make a recommendation to accepted from residents of the county of the information may be obtained by contacting No. 190; thence N15°07’E 834.90 feet to the Board of County Commissioners who will proposed location Gallatin County, residents Laurie Buyan, Commissioners’ Assistant, or the Northwest corner of said Tract which is take final action. A request by Lone Mountain of adjoining Montana counties, and residents a Madison County Commissioner at 406- identical with Corner No. 3 of Homestead Land Company on behalf of MB MT of adjoining counties in another state if the 843-4277, or madco@madisoncountymt. Entry Survey No. 190; thence N89°14’E Acquisition LLC for Preliminary Plat approval criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code gov. Madison County reserves the right to 370.70 feet, to the Northeast corner of of Lee’s Pool Subdivision and Planned Unit Annotated (MCA), are met. What information reject any or all proposals, waive formalities, said Tract; thence South 814.50 feet to the Development (PUD), a 132-unit residential/ must be included? Protest letters must be and to select the carrier and benefit options Southeast corner of said tract to the place of commercial development that would divide legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full that best meet the needs of Madison County beginning, as previously described in Book the 233.78-acre subject property into five name, mailing address, and street address; and its employees. Madison County reserves 180, page 530, records of Madison County, Condo lots, one future development lot, (2) the license number 25-999-4544-009 and the right to select and terminate any servicing Montana. A tract of land situated in the SW¼ and two Open Space lots proposed to be the applicant’s name MOONLIGHT GOLF agent, agency, company or administrator. of Section 36, Township 5 South of Range developed as follows: Condo Lot 1 (35.60 SPIRITS LLC; (3) an indication that the letter /S/ Dan Allhands, Madison County 1 East, P.M.M., Madison County, Montana, acres) - four lodge buildings with 81 units, is intended as a protest; (4) a description Commission Chairman described as: Beginning at the Southwest a spa facility, restaurant, and 13 detached of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the (Pub. FEB.27, MAR. 5, 12, 2020) corner of the tract of land being hereby guest cabins; Condo Lot 2 (14.95 acres) - protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple MC COMMISH described, from which point the South Quarter a Ski Lodge, one chairlift terminal, and two signatures will be considered one protest MNAXLP corner of Section 36, T5S R1E, P.M.M., detached residential condominiums; Condo NOT YOUR TYPICAL letter. What are valid protest grounds? The bears N89°58’E 923.4 feet distant; thence Lot 3 (14.08 acres) - 17 detached residential protest may be based on the applicant’s NOTICE OF ELECTION North 449.50 feet to the Northwest corner of condominiums; Condo Lot 4 (9.19 acres) - 9 qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or EAST BENCH IRRIGATION DISTRICT said tract; thence S85°46’20”E 541.88 feet, detached residential condominiums; Condo SUMMER the grounds for denial of an application in BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS to the Northeast corner of said tract; thence Lot 5 (7.57 acres) - 10 detached residential 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest Please take notice that election for S4°13’40”W 318.8 feet to the Southeast condominiums; Lot R (89.72 acres) - to be grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely Commissioner for Precinct 3 of the East corner of said tract; thence West 193.75 feet re-divided and developed in the future; ADVENTURE to operate the establishment in compliance Bench Irrigation District will be held at the to a point which is the Northwest corner of Open Space A (40.40 acres); Open Space with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot annual meeting thereof in the Courtroom of the H. J. Prebensen one-acre tract; thence B (9.91 acres). Accessed from Jack Creek be properly policed by local authorities; and the Beaverhead County Courthouse, 2 S. South 100 feet to the Southwest corner of Road via Lone Mountain Trail and Moonlight Youth 12-18 yrs old (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity Pacific St., Dillon, MT on April 2, 2020 at 7:00 the H. J. Prebensen one-acre tract; thence Trail, the subdivision would be served by an of the proposed location will be adversely P.M. S89°58’W 314.80 feet to the Southwest extension of existing public water and sewer Montana Conservation Corps and seriously affected. How are protests (Pub. MARCH 5, 12, 2020) corner of the Bing-Hall Tract, to the place of services operated by Moonlight Basin Water submitted? Protests must be postmarked to EAST BENCH IRRIGATION beginning, as previously described in Book & Sewer LLC. The proposed PUD regards a the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute MNAXLP 184, page 422, records of Madison County, requested modification to standards outlined Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana Montana. That certain tract of land being a in Section IV-B-1(c)(3) of the Madison 59604-5805 on or before March 28, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE portion of Homestead Entry Survey 190, County Subdivision Regulations, to reduce What happens if the transfer is protested? Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking which lies South of the Center of Jack Creek the applicable construction setback from Depending on the number of protests and public comment on a proposal to temporarily situated in Section 36, Township 5 South, onsite waterways from 100-ft to 40-ft.. the protest grounds, a public hearing will be close the Ennis Fishing Access Site on the Range 1 East, P.M.M., Madison County, Located within the Moonlight Basin Overall held in Helena or Big Sky. All valid protestors Madison River for road construction. Located Montana, more particularly described as Development Plan area, the subject property will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and half a mile south of Ennis, the closure would follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner is legally described as Tract A1 of Certificate location. Hearings typically are scheduled take place during a 7-day, early-season No. 1 of the parcel of land hereby described, of Survey 2508 in the NE1/4, SE1/4, SW1/4 within 90 days. A protester’s hearing construction window between April 1 and from which point the South Quarter corner & NW1/4 of Section 12, Township 6 South, testimony is limited to the grounds in the May 15. As there are no access alternatives of Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 1 Range 2 East, P.M.M., Madison County, protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the to this FAS and for public safety, a full closure East, P.M.M., bears S37°50’W 1330.00 feet Montana. Comments should be received Department of Revenue will notify the public is required. Every effort will be made to distance, thence N22°04’E 100.90 feet to by 3:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020, and may whether the license transfer is approved or notify the public in advance of this closure. Corner No. 2 in the center of Jack Creek; be sent to the Madison County Planning denied. How can additional information be Comments on this proposal can be submitted thence N50°46’W 84.90 feet to Corner Board by: Mail to P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online by email to [email protected]; by phone at 406- No. 3, in the center of Jack Creek; thence Montana, 59755; Fax to (406) 843-5229; or WWW.MTCORPS.ORG at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may 577-7873; or by mail to FWP, Attn: Jay Pape, N65°55’W, 47.50 feet to Corner No. 4 in E-mail to [email protected]. be directed to Charlene Sholey, Compliance 1400 S. 19th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59718. The the center of Jack Creek; thence N79°32’W Verbal or written comments may also be Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s deadline for comments is April 3. 148.59 feet to Corner No. 5 in the center of given at the public hearing. The preliminary Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444- (Pub. MARCH 5, 12, 2020) Jack Creek; thence S79°58’W 128.20 feet plat and supplemental information pertaining 3505 or [email protected]. MFWP to Corner No. 6 in the center of Jack Creek; to this proposed subdivision is available (Pub. FEB. 27, MAR. 5, 12, 2020) MNAXLP thence N81°45’W 143.17 feet to Corner for review at: • Madison County DEPT REV. No. 7 in the center of Jack Creek; thence Planning Department, 103 W. Wallace, MNAXLP NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION S33°33’W 125.40 feet to Corner No. 8, Virginia City; • Madison Valley Alanah Griffith Patrick Tillisch Griffith & thence S86°39’E 331.92 feet to Corner No. Library, 210 West Main Street, Ennis; • 2020-2021 REQUEST FOR Cummings, PC P.O. Box 160748 Big Sky, 9, thence S79°23’E 226.60 feet, to Corner Big Sky Fire Department, Station 1, 650 PROPOSALS Montana 59716 (406) 624-3585 Alanah@ No. 1, the place of beginning. As previously Rainbow Trout Run, Big Sky Call (406) 843- CARING FOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Madison BigSkyMTlaw.com Patrick@BigSkyMTlaw. described in Book 204, page 495, [said tract 5250 for more information. Darlene Tussing, County, Montana, is requesting proposals for com Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA FIFTH is labeled as “Bing/Beardsley Bk. 328, pg. President, Madison County Planning Board MONTANA’S Employee Group Benefits Coverage inclusive JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MADISON 434” tract on Certificate of Survey filed in (Pub. MARCH 12, 19, 2020) of medical and prescription coverage with COUNTY BING FAMILY, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Book 7 of Surveys, page 1361, records of MC PLANNING BOARD dental, vision, and life insurance as additional THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA E. BING, et. Madison County, Montana]. No hearing has MNAXLP coverage for the plan year beginning July 1, al, Cause No. DV-29-2020-16 Bing Family, been set in this matter. Objections may be 2020, through June 30, 2021. This coverage LLC, Plaintiff, has filed a quiet title action filed with the Court by any person who can YEAR 2020 HERBICIDE may be extended for additional years without against The Estate of Cynthia E. Bing, show good reasons why title should not be CONTRACT futurefuture calling for subsequent proposals at the Beardsley Stock Ranch, The Estate of vested in Plaintiff. Year 2020 Herbicide Contract Madison discretion of Madison County. We hope to Kathryn B. Prebensen, John D. and Sue (Pub. MARCH 12, 19, 26, 2020) County Weed Board Year 2020 Herbicide No one will do more secure an initial contract for three-four years. Brack, Alicia and Ross Lingle, and other GRIFFITHS & CUMMINGS Contract Advertisement for Bids Madison important work MNAXLP County Weed Board is calling for sealed quotes for Noxious Weed Herbicides for the As a licensed child care PUBLIC NOTICE - MINUTES 2020 Madison County Weed Management provider, you can stay Minutes of the Madison County Board of Season. Quote specification (Type and Commissioners’ meetings for the period Amount of Herbicides), and invitation to home with your children, beginning January 1, 2020, and ending quote forms are available at the Madison have your own business, on January 31, 2020, are now available County Weed Board Office, 2296 Hwy. 287, and make a difference for public review in the office of the Clerk Alder, P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, Montana, and Recorder at the Madison County 59755. in the lives of children Administrative Office Building in Virginia City, Quotes will be accepted until the close of in our community. We MT. Individual requests for personal copies of business, 12:00 P.M. Thursday, April 2, 2020. can help support your these minutes, or any previous minutes, will Quotes will be opened and read publicly at business through financial be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder in her the regular Weed Board Meeting at the Weed office. Approved minutes can also be viewed Board Office, Alder, Montana, at 2:00 P.M. incentives, professional on the Madison County website at www. Thursday April 9, 2019. development, and more. madisoncountymt.gov . Signed this 6th day The contract will be awarded to the bidder This publication was made possible by Grant of March, 2020. Kathleen Mumme Madison whose bid is most beneficial to the County. Number 90TP0026-01-00 from the Office of County Clerk and Recorder Consideration will be given to Madison Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human (Pub. MARCH 12, 2020) County resident bidders in accordance Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility MC COMMISH with MCA 7-5-2309, part 1, which states of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the MNAXLP “If there are no out of state bidders for a Administration for Children and Families, or the contract subject to competitive bid under U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. MADISON COUNTY PLANNING this part, the contract may be awarded to the lowest and best responsible bidder that is a County Resident and that makes a bid Madison County Sanitarian’s Office that is no more than $500.00 or 3% higher, P.O. Box 278 - 103 W. Wallace Street whichever is less, than the bid of the lowest Virginia City, MT 59755 responsible bidder that is not a County (O) 406-843-4275 [email protected] Resident”. Prices are to be guaranteed to September 30, 2020. Madison County Weed Board reserves the right to reject any or all irregularities in Quotes. SERVSAFE TRAINING Date: February, 13, 2020 /s/ John Armstrong, Chairperson Madison County Weed Board The Madison County Sanitarian’s Office will be holding a ServSafe training. /s/ Dan Allhands, Chairman Madison County A successful passing grade will satisfy the Montana Food Code, which requires all licensed Commissioners (Pub. MARCH 12, 19, 26, APRIL 2, 2020) food establishments to have a Certified Food Manager on staff. MC WEED BOARD The date and location is listed below: MNAXLP

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME DATE: MARCH 30, 2020, MONDAY, 8:00AM-5:00PM CHANGE D&D Auto, Inc. MONTANA 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC MEETING ROOM VIRGINIA CITY COURT, MADISON COUNTY. CAUSE NO.: AUTO & TRUCK SALES DV-29-2020-17. In the matter of the name change of TAMMIE TUMSUDEN, Petitioner Fee: $75.00 This is notice that Petitioner has asked the We Are YOUR Go to Guys! Registration Deadline: One week prior to the class District Court for a change of name from Auto & Truck Repair - Gas or Diesel - All Makes & Models TAMMIE LYNN TUMSUDEN to TAMMIE LYNN SALSTROM. We Make Hydraulic Hoses The hearing will be on April 13, 2020 at 11:30 Registration forms can be found on the Sanitarian’s page of the Madison County a.m.. The hearing will be at the courthouse New Tires, Wheels & Tire Repairs in Madison County. website at madisoncountymt.gov or the Sanitarian’s Office, located at Date: March 3, 2020 Engines & Transmissions Installed - Car & Truck Accessories 103 W. Wallace Street in Virginia City. Karen J. Miller Clerk of District Court We Install Windshields - Alignments Textbooks will be available for pick at the Madison County Sanitarian’s Office. /S/ Carmin Hill Applicants must be registered and fee paid in advance of receiving your textbook and Deputy Clerk of Court exam materials. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Please call the Sanitarian’s Office (Pub. MARCH 12, 19, 26, APRIL 2, 2020) ENNIS • 682-4537 TUMSUDEN Daily Parts Deliveries to Alder, Sheridan & Twin Bridges Areas at 843-4275 to register for this training. Seating is limited, so please register early. MNAXLP 24 Hour Towing (CELL 406-570-9872) THE MADISONIAN B8 March 12, 2020

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Each week a Bible lesson full of R S & Priesthood healing Christian concepts is read 12:10 p.m. MARCH 11: aloud in our Sunday service. pickle, dessert - Mahjong @ 1 p.m. M.V. BAPTIST CHURCE Mutual (Youth Group) Tuesday March 17 – Corned beef, cabbage, 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Weds. 7:00p.m. MARCH 18: 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 potatoes, dessert - Pan at 12:45 p.m. ST. 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Come Worship & Sing Praises 114 N. Main St., in Valley Assembly (formerly New Wednesday Night Prayer Group 6pm 4th Saturday each month 2-5pm To Our God. Spread the Word! Beginnings). Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver Star to Twin Bridges 6 Blocks South of City Complex Virginia City. Contact Doug 842-5587 or Senior & Community Center Located in the heart of Madison Valley for the Madison Jim 842-5573 for more information. March 23 topic: Book of Esther Hearts of Madison Valley Info (406) 684-5181 Scott or Dawn Valley Presbyterian SENIOR CENTER, SHERIDAN Church The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors 60 WORSHIP years and older. Seniors may choose to eat at the Senior September - April ~ 11 a.m. Center, family style for $4 or have their meals delivered May - August ~ 9:30 a.m. for $4.50 (Meals on Wheels). Meals on Wheels are within Everyone Welcome, Fully Accessible In communion with ELCA, UCC, RCA Phil 2:16 the city limits of Sheridan and should be called in by Rev. STEVE HUNDLEY Holding forth the word of life: 10 a.m. Contact Shirley Sand at 842-5966. 201 Crofoot 682-4355 ~ Ennis Dr. Ray Teston Street (the former Ruby Valley Medical Clinic). Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Pastor Peter Rosenberger VIRGINIA CITY CAFÉ Minister of Music Senior meals for Madison County Seniors 60 and over Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. will be served at the Virginia City Cafe on Tuesdays & Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $4.00. THE BAHA’I FAITH ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Weds. Nights ~ prayer meeting 6 p.m. The Great Being saith: Loving God, Loving People 114 N. Main, Sheridan Thursday, March 12 - Pot roast, potatoes, carrots, O ye children of men! The . 842-5845 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT fundamental purpose animating Sunday School 9:30 AM Pastor Duane B. Deshner Phone 682-4244 SBC dessert the Faith of God and His Religion Worship Service 10:30 AM is to safeguard the interests and Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. MADISON VALLEY Tuesday, March 17 - French dip, fries, dessert Wednesday Ministries promote the unity of the human Wednesday Valley Kids- after BAPTIST CHURCH race, and to foster the spirit of Kids Club Submerge (K-6) 3:15 PM school to 6:45 p.m. Aides for the hearing impaired love and fellowship amongst men. Family Dinner 5:30 PM Suffer it not to become a source TWIN BRIDGES of dissension and discord, of hate Youth and Adult Bible Study/Prayer Ruby Valley Food Pantry- and enmity. This is the straight Meeting 6:30 PM Saturdays 10 a.m.-Noon SENIOR CENTER Path, the fixed and immovable The Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center foundation. Pastor Greg Ledgerwood Ruby Valley United Our mission is to Love Jesus, Love provides meals for seniors every Monday, Wednesday www.bahai.org | 406-451-3923 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT People, and Reach the Valley. Methodist Parish Bahá’ís of Madison County and Friday at noon at the Twin Bridges Senior and 682-4197 Invites You To Worship With Us Community Center. Meals are for seniors 60 years and Reverend Tonya Whaley Ruby Valley up (spouses and caregivers are invited). Donations for Madison County Episcopal Churches Office: (406) 842-5934 meals are appreciated. Fresh home baked bread served In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Baptist Church with each meal. Activities: Monday is Bingo with Gayle; Tony Shaw, Pastor Church of the Valley Join Us for Sunday Worship! 842-5602 Twin Bridges Wednesday is cards, games and puzzles; Worship & Sunday School Blood pressure clinic (with county health nurse) - Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Each last Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Sunday Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel UMC 10 a.m. adult forum Sheridan Friday, March 13 - ST. PATRICK’S DAY MEAL 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. www.rvec.org Bible Study Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Corned beef & cabbage, soda bread, Irish cream cake Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Ready Set Grow Preschool Monday, March 16 - Pork chops with mushrooms & One block behind IGA, Sheridan Contact Donna Gilman 596-0456 682-4199 843-5296 842-7713 swiss cheese, potato, veggie salad, dessert Wednesday, March 18 - Meal loaf, mashed potato, veggie, salad, apple-rhubarb crisp GET RESULTS. HOLLOW TOP SENIOR CITIZENS Pony, Harrison and Norris. The Hollow Top Seniors meet at the Senior Citizen Center in Pony every Monday and advertise in The Madisonian. Wednesday at noon. Call 685-3323 for more information. call 682-7755 to make a plan. Wednesday, March 11 – Pork enchiladas Monday, March 16 – Saucy fish bake Wednesday, March 18 - Corned beef

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group – LIFERING – Meeting Every Thurs. at Faced with a drinking problem? A Life Ring group is starting in En- 8 p.m., Church of the Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. nis. Lifering is an abstinence-based, Valley, Twin Bridges ALANON MEETING SUN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, worldwide network of people seeking Same Time - Same Place Virginia City Library to live in recovery from addiction to MON. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of alcohol or non-medically indicated ENNIS FAMILY and FRIENDS M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking “Keep it Simple.” drugs. SUPPORT GROUP ALANON WED. - 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church in Jeffers In Lifering, we offer each other 100 Prairie Way, Ennis (599-3659) Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley A.A. MEETING FRI. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of Thursdays, 8 pm Bethany Hall, Sheridan M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking peer-to-peer support to encourage For those who have a loved one personal growth and empowerment. struggling with any type of addiction (behind Methodist Church) 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis ALANON Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. Those interested in participating, can Tuesdays ~ 5 p.m. Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm 843-5352 Virginia City Suzy 685-3692 call 682-4463.

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MONDAYS Madison County Library 2:30 p.m. community room. Madison County Mental Health Local Advisory 10:30 a.m. PHOTO BY DAVID DETRICK Council, Virginia City Story Hour, Twin Bridges Meeting the first Monday of Twin Bridges Library each month from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Thompson-Hickman 10:30 a.m. Library. Books and Babies, Ennis Madison Valley Public 10:30 a.m. Library. Ennis Arts Association, First Wednesday of Every Ennis Month Meet on the second Monday Bugs and Bourbon of every month. 6 - 7:30 p.m. ennisartsassociation.org Have a drink and tie some flies at Willie’s Distillery. This 2 p.m. is a free fly-tying workshop Crafters Unite, for everyone. Beartooth Twin Bridges Fly Fishing provides the Twin Bridges Library materials and Tavern 287 provides snacks. 5:15 P.M. First and Third Monday 6 – 7:30 p.m. of Every Month. Free Open Mic Night Meditation Classes at Grab the mic at Willie’s Sheridan Public Library. Distillery. Musicians, poets, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., 1-4 p.m. For seniors and others with low- comedians and story tellers Free Income Tax Preparation moderate income. By appointment 6 p.m. are all welcome. 7 a.m. For seniors and others with low- only at the Ennis Senior Center. Dementia Caregiver Lenten Breakfasts moderate income. By appointment Support Group THURSDAYS This support group provides MV Woman’s Club Breakfast on Wednesdays through only at the Ennis Senior Center. 2 p.m. 12th Annual Poker Tournament emotional, educational and FIRST THURS OF EA. Lent at Ruby Valley Churches. This social support for family and MONTH breakfast will be served at Saint 4 – 5:30 p.m. Throw in on the poker table for the friend of individuals with September through May at Mary’s Catholic Church in Laurin. Joint Replacement Class kids! The Texas Hold’em Scholarship dementia. Join the group at noon at the Madison Valley This free class is limited so call Tournament at the Silver Dollar Saloon the Sheridan Senior Center. Baptist Church Noon Madison Valley Medical Center to in Ennis benefits students at Ennis Brown Bag Lunch: Dynamic Butte in reserve a spot. It will be in the MVMC High School. TUESDAYS 1 p.m. Rehabilitation Gym. 9 a.m. MV Manor Auxilary Time Lapse Meeting, Ennis 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Historic Newspaper Montana author Doug Ammons Reading Group SECOND THURS THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Youth of Madison County Art Show presents “Dynamic Butte in Time At the Sheridan Public OF EA. MONTH Lapse” at the Butte-Silver Bow Public Celebrate Madison County’s youth Library. Madison Valley Manor Sun Archives. 4 p.m. art at the Elling House Arts and Room MVHA Presents Rollie Hebel on the Humanities Center in Virginia City. 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. Bicentennial Wagon Train Commissioner’s Meeting, Come celebrate the town’s namesake, 6 p.m. Virginia City Knitting Club Free Income Tax Preparation At the Sheridan Public William Ennis’s, birthday at the Ennis V.C. Rural Fire Dept. Cake Walk Madison Co. Commissioners For seniors and others with low- meet every Tuesday in the Library. On the second moderate income. By appointment Senior Center. Serving cake and ice The entire family is sure to have a Annex Building. Thursday of the month, meet only at the Ennis Senior Center. cream. ball at the annual Virginia City Cake at the Ruby Valley Brewery. Walk. Come to the Elks’ Lodge to get R 10:30 a.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 12 5:30 p.m. sugared up for a good cause. Children’s Story & Craft 7 p.m. DUI Task Force Meeting Time, Virginia City Movie at Sheridan Public Library The public is welcome and WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Every Tuesday at the 1 p.m. E Thompson Hickman Library. First and Third Thursday of Madison Valley Book Club encouraged to attend the meeting at Every Month All are welcome to discuss Where the the Commissioner Conference Room 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., 1-4 p.m. 6 p.m. Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens at the in Virginia City. Free Income Tax Preparation G First and Third Tuesday of FRIDAYS Madison Valley Public Library. For seniors and others with low- Every Month 11 a.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 21 moderate income. By appointment Dementia Care Giver Story Time, Ennis only at the Ennis Senior Center. Support Group Pre-K to Grade 2. Madison SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Join us at the Tobacco Root Valley Public Library 10 a.m. U Care Center Conference 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Madison County Democrats Meeting 6:30 p.m. Room. The third Tuesday is a 5:30 p.m. Free Income Tax Preparation Meeting at the Thompson-Hickman Project Lead the Way Dinner training session. Live Music, Ennis For seniors and others with low- Library in Virginia City. Twin Bridges Schools will receive a L Buzz in Friday night with live music and a drink. moderate income. By appointment national “Distinguished Classroom” 6:30 p.m. Noon award. Come learn more at dinner at Second and fourth Tuesday only at the Ennis Senior Center. FRIDAY-SATURDAY- Meet Bryce Bennett, Candidate for the Twin Bridges School. of every month A Mental Health Support SUNDAY 6 p.m. Secretary of State Group 7 p.m. Elks Lodge St. Paddy’s Dinner Come meet Bryce Bennett at the SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Join us at the Madison Valley Live Music - Norris Get your corn beef fix! Call the Virginia Thompson-Hickman Library in Virginia R Medical Center SATURDAYS City Elks Lodge to reserve a spot or City. The meeting is open to all and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (emergency room entrance) refreshments will be served. Spring Jubilee Vendor Show 11 A.M. get your tickets at the door. First and Third Saturday Visit numerous hand-crafted vendors 7 p.m. Movie Night, of Every Month. Romp 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Virginia City & Rhythm Story Time at Pinochle Party Chautauqua Twin Bridges. The first 50 patrons can Movie Night at the Madison Valley Library. Everyone is welcomed to the At the Elling House Arts & Humanities participate in a scavenger hunt, which Thompson-Hickman Pinochle Card Parties every Saturday Center in Virginia City. Open to all will have free prizes. E Madison County Library SUNDAYS evening in March at the Bear Creek seeking entertainment, intellectual Every other Tuesday night. 2 p.m. or spiritual growth and local culture. Live Music, Ennis Schoolhouse, 636 Bear Creek Loop, V Open Table Tennis, Willlie’s Distillery hosts live Cameron. Coffee, water and snacks SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Pony 7 - 9 p.m. music in the tasting room provided. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 For all ages and skill levels SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH - Two Tables at the Pony 1:30 p.m. MONDAY. MARCH 16 7 a.m. 7 p.m. E School. Second Sunday of Every Harrison School Board Meeting Month Lenten Breakfasts Meet at Harrison School. Breakfast on Wednesdays through Support group, Ennis Sheridan Book Club 6 p.m. Ennis family and friends Lent at Ruby Valley Churches. SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH At the Sheridan Public Financial Peace University N support group for those Library. This breakfast will be served at the 7 p.m. Dave Ramsey’s 9-week financial Twin Bridges School Board Meeting struggling with addiction. 5 education course led by Chris and Church of the Valley, Social Hall in Meet at Twin Bridges School p.m. 100 Prairie Way. SUNDAYS Britanny Hirsch. Information and Twin Bridges. T JAN. 19- MARCH 29 signups are through the Madison 7 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 10 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Valley Public Library. 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. Sheridan School Board Meeting Elks Lodge Brunch and Free Income Tax Preparation Meet at Sheridan School. TOPS, Ennis Bingo S Weekly weigh-ins are Come over to Virginia City WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 For seniors and others with low- SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH at 9 a.m. for brunch and bingo at the moderate income. By appointment 5 p.m. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. Elks Lodge. 7 a.m. only at the Ennis Senior Center. Ennis School Board Meeting MVMC in downstairs Meet at Ennis School Lenten Breakfasts conference room. Breakfast on Wednesdays through SATURDAY, MARCH 28 SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH 5 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Lent at Ruby Valley Churches. This Yoga with Emily 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Alder School Board Meeting breakfast will be served at Valley Meet at Alder School Join us for yoga with Emily Assembly, 114 N Main St, Sheridan. Free Income Tax Preparation at the Thompson- Hickman

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