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BIG SKY from pg. 1 housing is the biggest issue Transportation Highway 64).” that stands out,” Schulz Ennion Williams, chair Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates for infrastructure needs said. “Before we get sucked of the Big Sky Transporta- Sustainable water within the district. 30 Years - .000% Points into a TEDD being the only tion District, informed the Kristin Gardner, executive “It would have to be two solution, have you looked at commissioners the ridership director of the Gallatin River 3.375% Rate 3.485% APR TEDDs,” Germain explained. other alternatives?” of the Skyline Bus, which Task Force, addressed the “One in each county. It 15 Years - .000% Points Germain said the com- runs buses from Bozeman to commissioners about an on- would be to address our mittee is looking into other Big Sky, is up 21 percent this going project to identify and 2.750% Rate 2.946% APR water, sewer and broadband solutions to the infrastruc- year. mitigate water issues in Big Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a ! ! ! ! ,! ! ! .! ! loan amount with a ! ! loan origination fee, needs.” ture issues, but have not “We will celebrate our Sky – the Big Sky Sustainable ! ! ! ! .! ! processing fee, ! ! ! ! .! ! document processing fee, ! ! ! ! .! ! settlement fee, ! ! ! .! ! tracking fee, ! ! ! .! ! Mers fee, ! ! .! ! life Germain said it is no of loan ood determination fee, ! ! .! ! transcript fee, ! ! days of prepaid interest and *discount point fee as stated above. found anything concrete. 10th anniversary in Decem- Water Solutions Forum. secret that Big Sky has a “99 “The toolbox is still ber,” he said. “By that time, “There is an incredibly percent tourism driven econ- You are invited to assist the members of the American Legion open,” he said. we will have had $1.5 million fragmented oversight of water omy,” and the community of Ennis with expenses for improving and making the Ennis riders.” management (in Big Sky),” VFW Hall more energy e cient. Post 65 has been re-energized wants to attract other value Workforce housing Williams said Big Sky’s Gardner said. “We are in two with past and new members meeting monthly on second adding industries, which is Earlier this year the Big current growth seems “sus- watersheds. Two counties.” Mondays at 7:00 in the Ennis VFW Hall. Consider becoming a the purpose of a TEDD. community donor and/or a member to promote Americanism Sky Chamber of Commerce tainable,” and until the hous- At the start of the year, Ide said the chamber sup- within our country. and HRDC, a housing au- ing shortage is remedied, the Gallatin River Task Force Mail your donation to ports the creation of a TEDD thority in Gallatin County, demand on the bus service hired a team of people to Ennis American Legion Post 65 – Box 284 - Ennis, MT 59729. because they are focused on formed the Big Sky Commu- will most likely continue to work on the sustainable water trying to adapt from relying nity Housing Trust, which increase. project. Following extensive solely on tourism. is responsible for leading “Maybe it won’t be such stakeholder interviews, Gard- “This is a way for us to the charge to find affordable a strain once housing gets ner said three resource issues grow and diversify our work- housing solutions in Big Sky. resolved,” Williams said. were identified as the most force,” Ide said. “It would “This is not a problem Recently, Ide has been important to address: waste- help us during our shoulder unique to Big Sky … or conferring with the Montana water treatment and disposal; seasons.” Montana,” said Brian Guyer, Department of Transporta- water supply and availability; Both the Gallatin and HRDC. “Right now, the tion about a corridor study and overall ecological health Madison commissioners (BSCHT) is under the um- for the Big Sky area, but said of the watershed. O ce: ! ! ! .! ! ! .! ! ! ! • Toll Free: ! ! ! .! ! ! .! ! ! ! expressed a few concerns. • brella of HRDC.” she cannot apply for one “We’ve had three stake- ! ! ! E. Main St Ennis, MT ! ! ! ! ! “What will happen to the The group’s initial project until the 2018 cycle. holder meetings to date,” rest of Madison County?” .. is a 32-unit development, “In the meantime, we’re Gardner said. “We will pres- asked Hart. which will be constructed requesting MDT do a speed ent to the public (in Decem- “This sounds like creating on land donated to the trust study on MT Highway 64,” ber) … in 2017, we have to industry that will demand earlier this year. she said. “We want it done roll up our sleeves and start Conventional Frame Homes housing, and those indus- Commercial “The aim is to provide during peak season.” working on hard issues.” tries do not exist now and Remodels & Additions housing for those looking Ide provided each At the end of the day, we already have demand for Hand-crafted Log Homes to put down roots and be county’s commissioners Gardner’s hope is that Big Sky housing,” pointed out Galla- civically engaged in Big Sky,” with letters requesting MDT will come out of the process tin County Commissioner l p se f n ti n Guyer said. “This is just the complete a speed study. Both with “healthier rivers than Steve White. “What effects d n lt first effort of the trust.” boards decided to place what they are today.” will this have on other tax- Custom Building Design A 2014 study showed 83 the letter on their official payers in Gallatin County? I percent of Big Sky’s 2,200 agendas for a vote to decide Working together don’t want to sound dis- year round workers com- whether to send the request Before wrapping up the couraging, but these are the muted to Big Sky for work – to MDT. meeting, Schulz said he is answers I’m waiting for.” commonly Gallatin Gateway, Since MDT’s corridor impressed how every entity Both Schulz and Gallatin Belgrade and Bozeman. study schedule is a few years in Big Sky seems to work County Commissioner Don “We want to provide out, Ide is pursuing starting together. Seifert emphasized that Big homeownership opportuni- one independently, by hiring “I find that incredible,” he Sky is not unique in their ties,” Guyer said. “But also an engineering firm. said. “Though you are often workforce housing problems. seasonal opportunities, “And good news,” she said. competing for the same dol- “Any time we talk about rental opportunities and long “MDT is committed to look- lars, here, it seems like you hiring teachers, hospital term rental opportunities in ing into the intersection at are competing on the same staff or county employees, the future.” (U.S. Highway 191) and (MT side.”

INDIAN CREEK from pg. 1 other’s property with respect liability, stating there had under Montana Code An- while crossing.” been accidents with people “There are only so many notated 7-4-2613 stating the e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com Prior to the Hudson’s falling off their horses along access points into the Lee “Forest Service shall replace brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 purchase of the Wonder the bridge. Metcalf Wilderness and it’s the Statement of Interest p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 Ranch Property in 1968, trail “The sign talked about great that we’re able to keep on file with the Madison use had not been an issue. access being provided by those open and continued,” County Clerk and Recorder The order states that “apart the landowner and that the Olson said. from a very few isolated landowner would not be with a certified copy of the Yellowstone Horseshoeing incidents,” the Hudsons responsible for any injuries,” final judgment.” The ruling never attempted obstruction said John Bloomquist, the “The Court noted that The judge’s 35 page ruling Rusty Wiseman - Farrier of the trail. In the early 80s Hudsons’ attorney. the current location of the discusses the trail history, 406.581.4600 and 90s, the Forest Service The Hudsons and the For- trail ‘has remained un- noting the earliest evidence began a trailhead project and est Service, along with other changed since before the [email protected] of a trail shown on a 1888 posted signs notifying the landowners, attempted ne- statutory period of pre- USGS map, to ownership public of access to the forest gotiations to move the trail scription’ and therefore will Gentle Horsehandling history and deeds to use, boundary via private land, from its historical location, become the officially re- including, but not limited to, Reliable - Prompt Service and to stay on the trail. but nothing materialized corded location of the public recreational, outfitter, Forest Honesty - Integrity In 1985, the Hudsons and the trail remains in its easement,” according to the Service and livestock use. Knowledgeable installed two signs similar original location. DoJ release. According to the ruling to the Forest Service, and Prior to 1953, the statu- issued by Judge Haddon, the “It’s finally come to frui- instructed trail users to stay tory period of a prescriptive Forest Service tion,” said Olson. easement claim was has been is- U.S. Attorney for the 10 years and has suing grazing District of Montana Michael since been reduced permits for “There are only so many Cotter stated the ruling was to five years – un- forest al- der Montana law, important to historic access lotments to access points into the Lee all elements are to one of the “most beautiful families and “open, notorious, parts of Montana.” ELECTRONIC SUPPLY ranchers in Metcalf Wilderness and exclusive, adverse, “Today’s ruling upholds the area as Jim Forsberg continuous and an important historic route (406) 682-7858 early as 1926. it’s great that we’re able Mountain View TV & Satellite, Inc. uninterrupted.” of access to one of the most (406) 596-1513 In the early 6 Sunrise Loop Ste B According to the beautiful parts of Montana, [email protected] 30s, the area, to keep those open and Ennis, MT 59729 order, the Forest and in so doing vindicates a now known Service “established core Montana value: public as the Won- continued.” the elements of access to public land,” Cotter der Ranch open, notorious, ex- stated. Property, was - Dale Olson clusive, continuous When asked if they are homesteaded Madison District Ranger and uninterrupted looking to appeal the rul- Lisa Brubaker, LCSW, LLC and patented use of the trail for under the ing, C. Hudson said they Licensed Clinical Social Worker on the trail. Between the a time period well beyond Homestead Act of 1862. were unsure and still needed years of 2007 and 2009, the the statutory period … the “No easement in favor of to talk with their counsel. It’s never too late to find balance. Hudsons installed signage burden shifted to Wonder the United States over the Bloomquist said he and the along the trail the stated ac- Ranch to prove the public’s PO Box 602 then-existing trail was re- rest of the counsel were still cess was provided based on and the (Forest Service’s) use Ennis, Montana 59729 served in the patent,” accord- [email protected] “gratuitous permission of the of the trail was by permis- reviewing the order and ing to the order, which also (406) 670-4546 landowner,” which was then sion. Wonder Ranch failed have 60 days to file an ap- Insurance Accepted. noted historical evidence followed by gates across the to meet that burden.” peal if they choose to take supporting a tight-knit com- Individual & Couples Specializing in Adults trail. that route. munity during that time. “ Counseling & Adolescents According to C. Hudson, What it means for public “It’s certainly not look- … it was customary to allow Wonder Ranch Property had lands ing like we’re going to do one neighbor to cross an- signs along the trail prior The court ordered a that,” Hudson said. “It’s not other neighbor’s land when to the Forest Service’s signs prescriptive easement across a course we’re planning on needed, and to treat the in an effort to shield any the Wonder Ranch Property t a k i n g .” HARDY DRYWALL MAKING DRYWALL GREAT. AGAIN. DISTRICT COURT ROUND UP

Abigail Dennis with a weapon (partner ligently cut the finger(s) and/ to every charge on Bausch’s [email protected] or family member), or the or palm of (the victim) with behalf. alternative partner or family a knife,” court documents A previously-posted Bausch enters not guilty member assault; intimidation; stated. $30,000 bond was continued. pleas kidnapping; partner or family Court documents also In addition, Bausch was on Jason Karl Bausch ap- member assault; theft; and allege Bausch restrained probation when these alleged peared at the Madison County resisting arrest. the victim, took control of events occurred, and the state Courthouse on Oct. 31 for According to court docu- a weapon belonging to the filed a petition to revoke his an arraignment before Judge ments, Bausch allegedly “pur- victim without her consent sentence, stating he violated Loren Tucker. posely or knowingly caused and attempted to prevent law the terms of his probation by The state, represented bodily injury and or reason- enforcement from effecting possessing firearms or deadly by Deputy County Attorney able apprehension of bodily an arrest. weapons and failing to com- Justin Ekwall, charged Bausch injury to a partner or family “Given the number of ply with all laws and court with seven counts, all stem- member with a weapon.” charges, it seems the court orders. FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO ming from alleged incidents “Bausch purposefully should enter not guilty pleas,” Bausch pleaded not true occurring in June and July or knowingly punched (the Judge Tucker stated. to those allegations, and was 406-596-3137 of 2016. Bausch was charged victim) in the face and/or Hearing no objection, the released pending a future with two counts of assault purposely, knowingly or neg- court entered not guilty pleas court date. Thursday, November 3, 2016 A3 more news: ‘A five star facility’

Photo courtesy Sue Marxer Construction of new Ruby Valley Hospital to commence next spring Abigail Dennis the new RVH. totaling more than $2.5 million. the winter means added costs of winteriza- [email protected] “It was really just an incredible event,” “We had hoped to start construction this tion, the hospital board decided to hold off Semingson said. “There were probably year, but we got backed up with a variety of until next spring to save money. “To think that, over all these years, we’ve between 75 and 100 people there – founda- issues,” explained Ken Walsh, chairman of “It all depends on the weather, but it come to a point where we’ve reached our tion members, board members, the public, the hospital’s board of directors. “We could could start as early as February,” Walsh said. goal is very positive,” said John Semingson, auxiliary, the architect, contractors.” have started this fall, but we thought it “I would speculate more toward April.” Ruby Valley Hospital CEO. The new facility, which has been years in would be better to get all the T’s crossed and According to Langlas and Associates, Last Wednesday, Oct. 26, community the making, is being funded through a Unit- I’s dotted, so when we hit the ground every- general contractors, construction will take members gathered for a groundbreaking ed States Department of Agriculture loan for thing would be taken care of and smooth.” ceremony on the lot that will be the home of $9.95 million and fundraising contributions Since starting a construction project in Turn to RVH on p. A8 Playoff football Mustangs topple Scobey and advance, Falcons fall to Belt

Abigail Dennis the punt, and as soon as it hit his “It was a good first round game,” down, but a referee’s flag called it “We competed really well,” said [email protected] hands, he was in motion. Baum said head coach Chris Hess. “We are back again, bringing up a fourth head coach Brett Nordhal. “We had weaved through the entire Spartan excited to be playing another week.” down and a Mustang punt. opportunities to put points on the Though the Mustangs kicked off special team for a touchdown with Ennis’ aggressive defense kept the With Scobey back in possession board but didn’t get it done early in to start their first round playoff game just under two minutes ticked off the Spartans scrambling – Scobey players and with momentum, the Mustangs the game. We had a long touchdown against Scobey, the Spartans did not clock. Making good on the conver- were met with a thundering herd of needed a stop with the clock wind- called back from the third play from have possession for long. A few well- sion, Knack added two more points Mustangs everywhere they tried to ing down on the first half. Enter scrimmage, which would have helped placed tackles from Mustangs Corbin and Ennis had eight on the board. move the ball for the remainder of C. Wood, who picked off a Spartan us get momentum early. But it was Wood and Jake Knack brought up a Though Scobey put up a tough fight, the first quarter. pass to put the ball back in Mustang called back and we ended up punting fourth down just a few seconds into the Mustangs continued their win- On offense, the Mustangs capital- hands. With less than a minute left and (Belt) scored first.” the game. ning streak, defeating the Spartans, ized on nearly every drive. Knack in the half, T. Wood found Knack Though the Falcons played Belt Austin Baum sat back to receive 62 – 8. carried the ball into the end zone two for another touchdown, and Ennis close in the first quarter, thanks to a more times, and the Mustangs had entered the locker room up 42 – 8. well-placed pass from Chace Guin- an impressive 22 – 0 lead heading The Spartans kicked off to start nane to Wesley Harshbarger, they into the second quarter. the second half, and on the next play were unable to keep up, ultimately Just a minute into the sec- T. Wood kept the ball and took it falling to Belt, 27 – 58. ond, quarterback Tanner Wood all the way, extending Ennis’ lead to Twin Bridges found their way into launched the ball to his twin 48 – 8. the end zone in each quarter, but the brother, C. Wood, who took it all The Mustangs continued to put undefeated Belt team slowly pulled the way into the end zone, and the points on the board with two more ahead. At the end of the game, Belt Mustangs extended their lead, 28 Knack touchdowns – one from a had 540 total yards to the Falcons’ – 0. recovered Spartan fumble. After a 287. Again, the tough Mustang de- scoreless fourth quarter, the Mus- “I’m really proud,” Nordhal said. fense, led by Gavin McKitrick and tangs clinched their victory, 62 – 8. “They stayed in the game the whole Ty Morgan kept the Spartans far Ennis’ total offense racked up time and really competed.” from the end zone. 267 yards on 34 plays, averaging 10.8 With 7:44 left in the half, T. yards per play. The powerhouse Mus- Wood connected with Knack who tang defense also sacked the Scobey Counterclockwise from top left scored again. Baum made good on quarterback five times for 29 yards. the two point conversion, and the However, by the end of the game, Abigail Dennis/The Madisonian Mustangs had 36 points to Scobey’s Ennis had eight penalties, which Jake Knack races past a pack of Spar- 0. resulted in 70 lost yards. tans all the way to the end zone. Then Ennis hit a second quarter “We need to clean up some penal- slump. The Spartans made it into ties, but overall played a good game,” Photo courtesy Ken Hall the end zone and got two points Hess said. Mustang defenders prevent a Scobey after, and the Mustang defense This weekend, Ennis welcomes player from moving the ball. stumbled briefly. Cascade to Scully Field for a quarter- On offense, T. Wood made it final match up at 1 p.m. Photo courtesy Gail Banks into the end zone, but there was From L: Chace Guinnane, Cooper a flag on the play and the ball was Twin Bridges Christensen, Gage Baumeister and brought back to Ennis’ 25 yard line. Despite a strong showing from the Wesley Harshbarger walk hand in A few plays later, Knack battled his Falcons, Twin Bridges’ season ended hand to centerfield. way to the goal line for a touch- on the field in Belt on Oct. 29. A4 Thursday, November 3, 2016 Correcting impression from Allhands ad Dear Readers, and a few hours after I discov- rather than those for Twin While MCA 7-4-2104 ered the problem. I reminded Bridges in the county’s voter states the residency require- I feel the obligation to Allhands of this directly after system data base. The mistake ments which caused us to clarify several things Dan the forum and he did not was found when one of the contact Allhands (and as I opinion Allhands stated in his ad last dispute it. residents in this area was ask- previously stated in The Madi- week. I want the residents of ing about the school district sonian in August), it is not Allhands implied publicly Madison County to know that boundary. All of the property up to the clerk and recorder at the forum that as soon as I there is not now, and never taxes for the properties north (nor the county) to determine discovered his residence was has been, “a mistake in the of this boundary have been eligibility of a candidate to located out of district one, district boundaries” as All- going into the Twin Bridges file or run for office. And, if a that Madison County Attor- hands asserted in his ad. Road districts for almost 40 years. candidate chooses to proceed, ney Chris Christensen and I numbers associated with three However, the voters at these any challenge to residency went directly to the commis- residences on Parsons Lane residences have been voting, must come from a voter or sioners to inform them. That – specifically those north of mistakenly, in Sheridan. That voters. is not the case. After speaking the boundary of Sheridan and mistake was corrected in our with Christensen, Allhands Twin Bridges precincts (and records immediately, I have Kathleen Mumme was the next person I contact- the two commission districts), taken full responsibility for Madison County Clerk and Established in 1873 ed. He knew a full 48 hours were incorrectly placed into the error, and all affected vot- Recorder before the commissioners did, Sheridan’s voting districts ers were notified. Sheridan (USPS 325-340) Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper

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After several by his children Guy, Joel, Postmaster: Please, Send Address Changes to: he went on to serve in the years, Ralph retired and en- Monte, Colette Davis and The Madisonian, P.O. Box 365, Ennis, MT 59729 military as an aircraft engine joyed it with his wife. Many Brenda (Cameron) Funke Phone 406-682-7755 Toll Free 1-888-238-7849 mechanic crew chief, where people have told us our father of Ennis; Barbara (Kevin) email: [email protected] he earned a medal for code was a “one of a kind” man. Davis of Peyton, Colo.; and of conduct. After serving he He could make anyone laugh Keith of Wyoming. As well as HOURS OF OPERATION: moved back to Deer Lodge with his humor and quick many grandchildren and great Monday - Friday ~ 9 am - 5 pm - Call ahead as we’re short staffed where he met the love of his wit. He had stories of his past grandchildren. 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He is preceded in give donations to the Wound- NEWS & ADVERTISING Bozeman and grew up in Deer an opportunity to transfer to death by his wife Ruth; son ed Warriors or St Jude Chil- DEADLINE Lodge where his father was Ennis to work for the Mon- Kenneth; his father Ralph and dren’s Hospital. 5 p.m. - Friday Harry Arthur Odden Jr. September 25, 1934 – October 12, 2016

Harry was born in Har- close friends in both places. 17 Lodge and the Mountain WE OFFER lowtown on Sept. 25, 1934, He was preceded in death View Lions Club. and when he was 10 years by his wife, Marian; parents There will be a celebration of age his family moved to Harry Arthur Sr. and Mar- of life at the Ala Aska Shrine COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES Sheridan, where he grew up. guerite; and sister Beverly at 1930 E. Northern Lights He moved to Alaska in the Marsh. He is survived by his Blvd. on Nov. 6, 2016, at 3 50s, where he married his son Harry Arthur Odden p.m. Guidelines: Must be 450 wife Marian. He worked as a III (Cindy); daughter Lucy In lieu of flowers dona- history teacher at Hanshew Odden; daughter Ruth Coe tions can be sent to: Ala Aska words or less and one photo. Middle School until he went (Gregory); grandchildren Sid- Shrine Patient Transportation to work for GoodYear Tire eny Coe and Emily Coe; and a Fund at 1930 E. Northern (Otherwise, it will be 25 cents per word thereafter) Harry Arthur Odden Jr., Company until he retired. great grandchild Paxton Coe; Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK, 82 years of age, passed away He spent many of his last and his beloved dog Roxy. 99508. in the early hours of Oct. 12, years balancing his time be- Harry was a long time Arrangements entrusted Please call or email: 2016, due to complications of tween Sheridan and Anchor- member of the Ala Aska to Legacy Funeral Home, 682-7755 or COPD and arrhythmia. age and maintained many Shriners, the Masonic Aurora Witzleben Chapel. [email protected] OBITUARIES CONTINUED ON A9.

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Caitlin Avey fellow senior Brooke Schandelmeier snagged 25-12, 25-6. [email protected] two digs. In their semifinal match, the girls in green After sending the Bears to the consolation were pitted against Drummond, and the The Maroon Activities Center in uptown bracket, the Falcons met the Trojans – a team strong Mustang team was once again, unbeat- Butte was “bumping” with action as the teams they have been even with throughout regular able. Senior Brigit Croy put up eight digs from 12C converged on the facility for the dis- season play. The tension was on in the gym, against the Trojans and Josie Jenkins grabbed trict tournament on Oct. 27 and 28. not just between the teams but their follow- one block. Seven teams, including all four of Madison ers and team mascots. Both student sections Ennis defeated Drummond in three sets: County’s, saw court time, but only two teams took turns chanting for their teams while 25-7, 25-12, 25-8. – the Ennis Mustangs and Drummond Trojans their mascots, a menacing falcon and a strong The championship match was a repeat of – were lucky enough to advance to the divi- warrior, met at half court, hoping to lead their the semifinal as the Mustangs once again saw sional tournament on Nov. 3, 4 and 5. team to victory. the Trojans for a quick game. Klein was a key Caitlin Avey/The Unfortunately for the Falcons, the Lady player in the Mustangs’ success as she led in Madisonian Trojans came out on top. Twin Bridges lost the kills with 17, digs and blocks. Junior setter Madison Fabel, sheridan battle in three sets: 23-25, 17-25, 19-25, and Payton Fortner put up 24 assists for Ennis and Sheridan. The Lady Panthers were first on the floor made a trip to the loser-out bracket. grabbed nine digs. in the opening match as they took on the Lady Riah Edsall and Kailee Oliverson each had Ennis defeated Drummond in three sets, Prospectors from Granite. The Panthers, led four kills for The Falcons. Edsall was also able 25-12, 25-12, 25-12, taking the district cham- by seniors Tionna Schwend and Janie Smart, to grab four blocks while teammate Savanna pionship and is the only Madison County put up a tough fight, especially in the second Stewart had seven aces against the Trojans. team to advance to the Divisional tournament. set, but were unable to match the Prospec- The Lady Falcons were able to make their The Mustangs will play Valley Christian at tors’ tough front row. Schwend led the team in way back in to the game when they defeated 11:30 a.m. at MAC in Butte on Nov. 3. aces and kills with three and five, respectively, the Lady Panthers in their third game of the while Smart was able to grab three blocks and tournament, knocking the Panthers out. four kills for the team. The Panthers lost in Back with a vengeance, the ladies in red three sets: 11-25, 20-25, 15-25. made their way to the semifinal game after After an opening tournament loss, the girls they defeated Granite in three sets: 25-21, in purple were sent to the consolation bracket 25-19, 25-13, and would play for redemption for another early morning game on Oct. 28, against Drummond. where they met their Ruby Valley rivals – the Edsall and Oliverson once again led the Twin Bridges Lady Falcons. The winner of the team in kills and blocks, each grabbing six consolation game would advance in the tour- and two, respectively. Schandelmeier helped nament, knocking out the other team. in the team kills, grabbing six points for the The Lady Falcons defeated the Lady Pan- Falcons. thers in three sets: 25-11, 25-12, 25-13. With a trip to the championship on the Caitlin Avey/The Senior Mara Johnson had an impressive line, the Falcons played hard but were unable Madisonian seven kills to lead the Falcons to victory, as to redeem themselves against the Trojans, Brigit Croy, Ennis. well as six aces. Kailee Oliverson put down losing in three sets and taking home the six kills for the Falcons and was able to shut third place plaque: 16-25, 11-25, 26-28. down three Panther attempts from the top of Defensive specialist Clancy Phillips put up the net. seven digs against the Trojans. Oliverson and For the Panthers, Smart once again led the Schandelmeier each grabbed four kills. team in kills, digs and blocks, while freshman setter Micara Devereaux led the team in as- sists with nine. ennis The Lady Mustangs were able to continue their undefeated streak as they prevailed in harrison their opening match of the tournament and The Lady Wildcats opened their post- easily secured their spot in the champion- season play with a tough match against the ship. The Mustangs played three games dur- number three seed, Drummond. The ‘Cats ing the 12C district tournament, defeating started strong, leading the Lady Trojans by each of their opponents in three sets. five points in the first few minutes of play, but In their opening match against Granite, were unable to keep momentum and fell to the sophomores Jourdain Klein and Whitney Trojans in three sets: 21-25, 12-25, 10-25. McKitrick led the team in kills, digs, blocks Eighth grader Aleena Bacon had five digs and aces. Klein grabbed a total of 17 kills and Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian against the Trojans while Stephanie Strong put three blocks, while McKitrick put up nine digs Falcon Brooke Schandelmeier looks for a kill. down four kills. and four aces in the game against the Lady The loss against the Trojans sent the Wild- Prospectors. Photo courtesy Tanya Moen cats to a consolation game where they met the Ennis defeated Granite in three sets: 25-12, The Mustangs display their championship plaque. ladies from Lima, defeating the Bears in three sets: 25-15, 25-8, 25-17. Junior Josie Hokanson led the team in digs with five and Bacon grabbed five kills while her older sister Alexys had seven aces against Caitlin Avey/ the Bears. The Madisonian Thanks to their comeback, the hopeful Josie Wildcats continued their tournament pursuit. Hokanson, In what would be their final game of the sea- Harrison son, the Wildcats met Granite in a loser-out game and fell to the Lady Prospectors in three sets: 14-25, 4-25, 13-25. twin bridges The Lady Falcons had the most games dur- ing the tournament and made their way into the semifinal match. First up for the Falcons was a face-off with Lima. The Falcons won in three sets: 25-12, 25-9, 25-20. Mara Johnson led the team to victory with seven kills, three blocks and seven aces, while Communications coordinator honored Madison County’s Lynda Holt receives APCO’s highest award Abigail Dennis from the awards chairperson saying I won,” people she works with. [email protected] Holt said. “Having my staff (nominate me) was “The sheriff and the deputies are all so great amazing.” to work with and so supportive,” she said. “I On Oct. 19, Sheriff Roger Thompson pre- As communications coordinator, Holt is the have a great staff here at the communications sented Lynda Holt, Madison County commu- manager of the 911 center. center. Our officers are an awesome group of nications coordinator, with the Association of “I handle scheduling and activity and all the people who work hard and are dedicated.” Public Safety Communications Officers’ direc- things that happen here,” she explained. Thompson made the trip to Great Falls to tor of the year award. Madison County’s communications center see Holt accept the award, and when he arrived “I’ve only been in this position for a year has a staff of eight dispatchers – generally, one the conference coordinator asked if he wanted and a half, so to mean that much to the people is in the dispatch center at a time, but during to present it. I work with means I’m doing something right,” peak hours, two dispatchers are at work. “I accepted,” he said. “It’s a wonder to work Holt said. “It’s overwhelming – an honor.” “As a communications officer, I really did with (Holt) – a great time.” Holt joined the county as a communications enjoy the job of dispatching,” Holt said. “To be Thompson said Holt’s “honest initiative” officer in 2008, and was promoted to communi- able to get people to places they needed to be, makes her a great communications coordinator. cations coordinator in June 2015. This year, her and to help citizens in times of need was fulfill- “She brings experience and also an honest staff nominated her to the APCO for the award. i n g .” initiative to get things done,” he said. “She is a Photo courtesy Bonnie O’Neill “I was all set up to go to the annual confer- What is the best part of the role of commu- hard worker. That is what we needed in (that Sheriff Roger Thompson (L) presents Lynda Holt ence, and two weeks before, I received an email nications coordinator? If you ask Holt, it is the office).” (R) with the director of the year award. A6 Thursday, November 3, 2016 & more news: ELECTION COVERAGE

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We heard good feedback about the last few pieces we ran from this year’s University of Montana journalism students about election coverage. This week, we are running the pieces about the race for Secretary of State and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Do not forget to vote on Nov. 8! Race profile: Montana Secretary of State Lindeen, Stapleton square off in Secretary of State campaign

By Abby Lynes strongly about,” she said. Stapleton grew up in Great Falls, graduated Roy Brown, who ran for governor in 2008. He Community News Service Her Republican opponent, Billings finan- from the Naval Academy and earned a master’s said he was impressed by Stapleton’s work in UM School of Journalism cial adviser and former state Senator Corey degree in political science from Temple Uni- the Senate, where he rose to become minority Stapleton, said the trend toward absentee versity in 1995. He served as a naval officer leader. If elected, he predicted Stapleton will Montanans are about to hire a new elec- voting is positive, but he would prefer ending before moving to Billings in 1997. do the job well. tions boss. voter registration before Election Day. He served in the state Senate from 2000 to “I think he’ll do it strictly according to the The Secretary of State’s office keeps records “Election days would be less chaotic if we 2008, and ran unsuccessfully for governor in laws and regulations we have here in Mon- for businesses and government and helps didn’t have voters registering to vote on the 2012 and for Congress two years later. tana,” he said. manage state lands, but its most visible role is very last day, but that’s our state law now, so as The next Secretary of State will also serve The race also features Libertarian Party overseeing elections. Secretary of State, I would honor that,” he said. on the Land Board, which manages five mil- candidate Roger Roots, who ran for the office For eight years that’s been the job of “My personal preference would be to give our lion acres of state lands, the proceeds from in 2012, finishing last with about 3.5 percent Democrat Linda McCulloch, who supported elections staff more breathing room by shut- which support public schools. of the vote. State GOP officials tried to remove making it easier to register and vote. The two ting off new registrations a day or two before As auditor, Lindeen has been on the board Root from the ballot this year but the Montana major-party rivals running to replace her do the election. I do like voting absentee myself, for eight years. In one controversial vote, she Supreme denied the request. not dispute those goals, but they differ on how and think it’s a positive trend for Montana in sided with McCulloch and then-Governor to get there. terms of convenience and ability to more thor- Brian Schweitzer in approving leasing of state- Democrat Monica Lindeen, currently Mon- oughly research initiatives and candidates.” owned coal in the Otter Creek area. tana’s State Auditor, said she supports Mon- The security of voter databases should Lindeen said her Land Board priorities are tana’s same-day registration law, which allows be on the next Secretary of State’s radar too, whether the project is responsible and does voters to register right before they vote. She Stapleton added, citing attempts to hack such not damage water supplies. also would explore online registration. data in Illinois and Arizona. Stapleton said he would ensure that the “I absolutely would resist any attempts to state’s lands are used in environmentally suppress voters, meaning if someone wanted Different career paths sound ways and protect public access. He also to get rid of same-day registration, that would Of the two, only Lindeen has managed wants to see the Land Board meet regularly be something I would oppose, definitely,” she a state agency. She was first elected as State with legislators. Photo courtesy Jake Green said. Auditor in 2008. The office oversees the state’s Monica Lindeen She said she would explore requiring all insurance and investment industries and em- Support and supporters elections be conducted by mail, though doing ploys about 75 people. As races go, this one has been low key. away with in-person voting would end a tradi- A Democrat from Yellowstone County, Lin- Lindeen’s supporters include former Bill- tion important to many Montanans. deen earned a bachelor’s degree in education ings state Senator Tom Towe and Democratic “So we may want to keep that,” she said, from Montana State University-Billings, taught organizer Evan Barrett of Butte, who watched “but it’s also important that we look at the fact part-time in the school’s English department Lindeen rise from running a business to the that there is a lot of money to be saved by hav- and helped start one of Montana’s first internet Legislature and statewide office. ing all mail-in elections.” service providers. “She got a lot of bills passed and is a suc- She said she would like to revisit a Mc- For eight years, she represented a Montana cessful business person,” Barrett said. Culloch proposal to allow high school juniors House District that stretched from Huntley Stapleton’s supporters include Attorney and seniors to be election judges. Project to Miles City. She ran unsuccessfully General Tim Fox and Greg Gianforte, the Re- “Getting young folks more involved in for the United States House of Representatives publican nominee for governor. Photo courtesy Corey Stapleton the election process is something I feel very in 2006. Another is former Billings state Senator Corey Stapleton Race profile: Superintendent of Public Instruction Arntzen, Romano vie to oversee Montana’s K-12 system

By Ethaniel Fitzgerald kindergarten teacher. steeped in education. Arntzen earned a bach- date” that came from out of state. She said it Community News Service She is not shy about her support for public elor’s degree in economics from the University should be revised because parents and com- UM School of Journalism schools and opposition to what she sees as a of Montana in 1978 and a bachelor’s in educa- munities did not have enough input in the Republican push to privatize education. tion from Montana State University in 1992. process. It has been more than 30 years since a “We know Republicans are about privatiz- She said she is in the race to represent “I don’t think the door has been shut on the Republican won election as Montana’s Super- ing public education,” Romano said. “Public public schools. discussion of Common Core,” she said. “Stan- intendent of Public Instruction. education is the great equalizer. Everybody “I grew up in our public school system, dards are here to stay. We’ve had standards in The party’s current nominee, Elsie Arntzen should have the chance to get the best life and went to both of our university systems and my Montana for a long time and I view Common of Billings, is hoping her 23 years’ experience have every single opportunity to be their best. children are from our public school systems,” Core as the floor. It should not be the ceiling.” as a teacher and 12 years as a state legislator – We take every kid and push them as far as we she said. “All of that resonates with a lot of Arntzen also said Montana schools need and support for local control of schools – will can get them. And with Republicans in office, individuals.” less regulation by the federal government and change that. that’s not going to happen.” But she is not opposed to cooperation with they are also overburdened with too many “This is Montana, and we need to make Romano has endorsements from the Mon- non-public schools. requirements to collect data. She hopes that by sure Montana schools continue as they are,” tana Education Association-Montana Fed- “I’m running for this office to serve stu- pushing for more local educational freedom, Arntzen said. “These are Montana schools, eration of Teachers, which represents 18,000 dents in our public school system,” she said. schools can become more flexible. they are not federal government schools. So teachers and school workers, and Montana “However, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all Another issue dividing the two is whether making sure that local control means some- Conservation Voters. Her priorities include approach to education. My focus is on public local school districts should admit 19-year-old thing in our state is something that I can put adequate funding for K-12 schools, for pre- schools, but it’s important to have open lines students who may have dropped out or have back into it.” kindergarten and for funding to allow schools of communication with schools outside of our special needs. Current law allows schools to But standing in her path is Melissa Ro- to accept students older than 18. public system, since thousands of students cut off public support for students at age 18. mano, a fourth-grade teacher in Helena and a “Melissa believes in public education for flow between our different education systems Arntzen voted against a bill to allow that 13-year veteran of the classroom. In 2012, she all, not some, but all,” said MEA-MFT Presi- every year.” last session. Romano supports the idea. won the National Science Foundation’s Presi- dent Eric Feaver. “She believes that public Romano has a bachelor’s degree in science “I’d like to make sure that every single dent’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics school teachers must be properly prepared, and a master’s in elementary education from student, whether you’re a student with special for her work as a kindergarten through eighth- professionally developed, licensed and en- Connecticut’s University of Bridgeport. She needs, our highest achieving student or you’re grade math coach and as a second-grade and dorsed.” has been active in local and state groups work- a 19-year-old has the resources they need to Arntzen has backers too. ing to improve teaching in math and science. learn,” Romano said. “I do believe we should She has endorsements from She also supports Common Core, the na- fund 19-year-olds. We are the only state in the the Montana Chamber of tionwide effort to set achievement standards nation that doesn’t do that.” Commerce, which gives her with local and state educators determining Arntzen supports the current law. a 100 percent score for her how to meet them. She said she helped with “I believe it is important to direct fund- legislative voting record. The their development in Montana. ing to our students already in K-12 education Montana Bankers Association “I’m a huge advocate of Montana Common instead of spreading resources too thin,” she has also endorsed her.? Core,” she said. “There are high standards for said. “We must serve the kids already in our “Her experience as an students, from a teacher’s point of view. When buildings.” elementary school teacher teachers can collaborate, and teachers are Compared to Montana’s race for gover- and business-friendly state learning more together, students learn more as nor, this contest has been a low-profile affair, legislator make (Arntzen) an an end result.” though Romano has teamed up with Gov. excellent choice to oversee She said Arntzen’s time spent in Helena and Steve Bullock in making campaign stops education, including Mon- out of the classroom puts her “out of touch” around the state. tana’s future workforce,” with issues such as Common Core. Arntzen’s has racked up the mileage, too. chamber officials wrote. Arntzen, who retired from teaching in “I have changed my oil in my car four 2015, said Common Core is not necessarily times,” she said. “I have a slow leak on my Backgrounds and issues bad but she is not necessarily a fan, either. She front, right tire. I feel pretty confident with Photo courtesy Bekah Welch Photo courtesy Elsie Arntzen Both candidates are has called Common Core a “top-down man- what I’m doing.” Melissa Romano Elsie Arntzen Thursday, November 3, 2016 A7

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OBITUARIES CONTINUED FROM A4. Elaine A. West September 15, 1924 – October 21, 2016

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Caitlin Avey [email protected] Madison County schools were all about Halloween on Monday, Oct. 31. Countywide, students and faculty spent the latter part of the school day celebrating the spooky holiday with H costume parades, games, treats and probably a few tricks! From Twin Bridges to Harrison and every stop in between, ghosts and ghouls, princes and princesses, superheros and more, showcased their very best. “They’re always excited to dress up,” said Teresa Murdoch, Alder School teacher. Photo Courtesy Teresa Murdoch Murdoch and the kids at the Alder school spent the last part of their school Students in Alder play a Halloween edition of Bingo. A day with a costume party while other places, like Harrison, celebrated early with their annual Trick-Or-Treat street. “Due to declining enrollment, we called upon area organizations to help sponsor games for the kids,” said Harrison Superintendent Fred Hofman. Harrison celebrated on Oct. 29 L with bowling, bingo, a cake walk and much more! The Alder community celebrated fall and Halloween for all of October with a local pumpkin patch, straw maze, L train rides and a bouncy O house.

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Photo Courtesy Jody Sandru E Seventh grade students in Twin Bridges pulled out all the stops for Halloween.

photo couresy Rod Stout Sheridan fifth grader Lexi E Manis and fourth grader Eleanor Sutton parade through N IN the school. Caitlin Avey/The Madisonian Pattyn Wuelfing gets a ride in a wagon during an outing to the pumpkin patch in MADISON Alder. COUNTY

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season. According to Jim, systems. a difference of a couple Management intensive inches of grass residue left grazing techniques are HOLLOWTOP after grazing can mean up most applicable to irrigated to 60 percent greater forage or sub-irrigated pastures SMOKE SIGNALS production in the long run. where the plants are not That equates to dollars in limited on water and will By Art Kehler By Dan Durham your pocket. It turns out that therefore allow for multiple for the MaDisonian District conservationist, nrcs leaving some grass behind grazings during the grow- also improves your soil, ing season. Typically these makes plants more drought pastures are also closer to tolerant and means your home so checking and mov- WET LEAVES livestock are only eating the ing livestock is pretty easy. Photosynthesis improves most nutritious part of the However, the idea of leav- plant. ing some grass behind for A less-heralded Improved grazing man- increased regrowth, root de- your bottom line agement can be accom- velopment and soil health is source of fall colors plished a number of ways, also important on rangeland Last week, local land plants to take sunlight and, but much of the recent pastures. In fact, there are managers had the opportu- in the presence of water and workshop focused on the use already local ranchers that Well it is that time of brown trout, a person has only of temporary electric fenc- recognize the importance of year again – autumn. Once to look beneath the surface nity to hear grazing expert carbon dioxide, use that Jim Gerrish speak about solar energy to produce ing to quickly rotate grazing grass residue and are us- more, brook trout (techni- of our rivers and streams to animals through multiple ing electric cross fencing to cally a char) and brown trout discover colors that surpass ways to improve their soil, leaves, roots and fruit. This and financial bottom line, process occurs primarily in pastures. By allowing critters shorten their rotations on are swimming up our rivers even the brightly colored, fall to use smaller paddocks for native pastures with great and streams to spawn. Just foliage currently displayed. through improved grazing plant leaves, so essentially management. Jim has an each leaf acts like a small shorter periods of time, they success. as surely, the rainbow and Over the years, I have extensive background in ag- solar panel. The more leaf eat the best part of the plant Like many things in natu- cutthroat trout are following caught numerous male brook ricultural research as well as area that a plant (or a square and then move on, leaving ral resource management, if them upstream in order to cal- trout arrayed in their spawn- decades of hands-on experi- foot of pasture) has at any plenty of solar panels be- you think it will work, you lously gobble as many of those ing finery. Individually, ence with his own ranching point in time, the more solar hind and allowing for rapid are probably right. Like- laboriously laid eggs as pos- the shades of black, scarlet, endeavors. The premise of energy it can collect and use regrowth. Increased plant wise, if you think it will fail, sible. But then, as is only fit- purple, blue and milky white his message was that a better for growth. Therefore, as residue also reduces evapo- you are also probably right. ting in the often mean-spirited seemed too starkly opposed understanding of fundamen- land managers we need to ration and puts carbon and Each generation of land natural to possibly merge in a con- tal ecosystem processes such always consider how much nutrients back in the soil. managers has adopted new realm, the gruent manner. Yet, amaz- as the water cycle, photo- leaf area is on the landscape Some land managers think tools and techniques that brook and ingly enough, they formed a synthesis and the nutrient to maximize productivity. they do not have enough they have found work for brown mosaic unmatched. Not even cycle can increase produc- If pastures are grazed time to rotate their animals. them and will improve their trout will the arresting red rose bush tion, lower costs and result too heavily there is very However, there is quite a operation and land. There is return and yellow willow bush leaves in more economically and little leaf area remaining to bit of evidence to suggest overwhelming evidence that the favor could match the kaleidoscopic environmentally sustainable capture sunlight. Therefore, the economic and natural finding ways to leave more when the creatures that flopped in my ranching operations. regrowth is going to be slow resource returns make it well grass on the landscape is a rainbows net. Throughout the day Jim and overall forage produc- worth the additional labor. concept that this generation and cut- Likewise, I have caught addressed many important tion will be less than the Moreover, there are all kinds should give a lot of consid- throats numerous male brown trout, of gadgets on the market eration. Of all the things we Art Kehler concepts and practical ap- potential for that site. When run up- clothed in their mating colors. plications. However, one of grazing animals are care- these days to make rota- learned from Jim Gerrish: stream to For sure, their tones were the most basic (yet often fully managed to leave more tional grazing much easier there is no such thing as spawn in the spring. not as showy as the brook overlooked) ideas he dis- grass, we retain the plant’s including better electric wasted grass! What’s more, during their trout’s. Nonetheless, those cussed was the role of plant photosynthetic capacity so fencing, geared fence reels, aquatic marathon, the tes- fish were also a treat for the leaves as “solar panels.” We it can regrow quickly and solar fence chargers, step-in Photo courtesy Jim Gerrish tosterone-driven male brook optic senses. From the dark all know that photosynthesis produce more biomass over fence posts, automatic gate Cows peek through healthy and brown trout will become green along their backs, to the is the process that allows the course of the growing openers and portable water grass. extraordinarily aggressive. light-brown sides with red, Their collective mood turns black and orange spots, to so foul that they will furiously the reddish brown flanks, to attack anything resembling an the gold-tinged bellies – they invading threat (i.e. a marabou were a study in exquisitely streamer) to the all-important nuanced hues. Again, even the task in progress. Then, after celebrated, golden cottonwood the hook is set, a fiercely-con- leaves were left wanting by tested, no-holds-barred fight comparison. erupts, involving an enraged These days, I can no longer fish and (by way of the stream- navigate stream banks to fish. er) an electrified fisherman. As a result, I don’t see many On a disturbing note, if it is spawning trout. However, I released back into the water, don’t need photographs to re- the trout’s disposition will member the dazzling creatures likely grow even nastier. I once held in my hands. All Worse yet, during the ac- that’s necessary for me to see tual mating ritual, male brook them again is to close my eyes and brown trout engage in a and smile inwardly. blatant act of spousal abuse. In In the final analysis, I am the midst of the frenzied pro- left to believe that spawning creation activities, they virtu- male brook and brown trout ally knock the stuffing (eggs) are the – “wet leaves” – of out of their respective female autumn. Shimmering in the companions – and get away watery depths, they offer a with it! Add to that the fact less-heralded, but nonethe- that the females’ noses were less exquisite, source of fall already out of joint because colors. Like the bank-side nature had assigned them foliage, those splendid fish comparatively bland spawn- still brighten my world just by ing colors, and it’s not hard to being there. imagine those male fish suf- fering the “cold fin” later. © Art Kehler Nevertheless, there is an Art lives in Harrison, aspect of the finned fellows’ Montana. His essays, sto- procreation ritual that (even if it is unintentional) more ries and poetry have been than compensates for their published in newspapers, unsavory behavior. Thanks journals, literary magazines to the ornery male brook and and online magazines. The Headless Horseman of Warm Springs Creek: Part I By Charlie Rossiter

There’s a story about an incident that educated (a graduate from Princeton Uni- 26 years he inhabited a small cabin with ber of horses, and summered his stock in happened in 1923, at the head of the North versity) and had been a classmate of former very little contact with the outside world. the Gravellys near Lyttle’s property. Morgan, Fork of Warm Springs President Woodrow Wilson. He also Lyttle had business dealings with some of whose horse ranch in the Madison Valley Creek in the Upper Ruby. had other friends and acquaintances the area folks as he raised some very fancy was in the Bradley Basin on a stream above At that time, the area was in high government offices, with and sought after horse stock. In 1910, he Wigwam Creek. (It was later named Morgan very sparsely populated whom he occasionally corresponded. traveled to Tennessee (it was rumored he Gulch.) Morgan was very interested in get- with the nearest neigh- President Harding’s secretary of the was collecting some inheritance money) and ting his horses bred by such pedigreed stock bors being anywhere from interior, Albert Fall, and Attorney returned with two magnificent purebred and readily made a deal with Lyttle. Lyttle 10 to 20 miles in distance General Harry Doheny were two stallions (one a Kentucky Walking Horse was to receive a share of the colts as stud fee from each other. Accord- such people of notoriety who Lyttle and the other was a Thoroughbred racehorse and other considerations. They were in busi- ing to the tale, in 1898, corresponded with. (Both were later stud). Upon his arrival in Madison County, ness for a very short time when an argument a well-to-do family from indicted in the Teapot Dome Scandal he traveled to Virginia City and made a deal at Morgan’s place ended the partnership and Murphysboro, Tenn., sent and one wonders what their dark for the purchase of the Home Park Ranch, almost their lives. The dispute was so heated a problematic son (it was connection was.) which was owned by the Elling State Bank that Morgan started running for his cabin never revealed as to what Charlie Lyttle raised a few head of horses at the time. The deal seemed to be a go for to get his gun, and Lyttle beat it towards the his transgressions were) to on his property and was crazy about the ranch but then something went wrong barn. Morgan said later, “I stuck my gun out Montana where he was ban- Rossiter the animals. It seemed it was the that caused the deal to fall through and he through a hole in the wall and tried to get ished for life. His name was only interest that he ever talked was left with the two stud horses and no a bead on him, but he was zigzagging like a Marion D. Lyttle, and at age 38 he arrived about when he came to town for supplies place large enough to keep them. He knew coyote and got away.” The feud had begun! in the Ruby Valley and took up residence in and usually he could be caught in conversa- of a fellow from the Madison Valley named this lonely part of the west. He was highly tions or small talk dealing with horses. For Morgan Lewis Morgan, who had a fair num- Check back next week! Thursday, November 3, 2016 B4 comics & Puzzles Sudoku

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On Oct. 17 the NILE, or Northern International Livestock Exposition, kicked off their annual FFA and 4-H youth compe- titions featuring livestock judging as well as the sales contest, both popular and competitive events in Montana. At the NILE, the Ruby Valley Sales team took eighth place overall with a team consisting of committed, experienced members including Des- tiny Fabel, Kenny Foster, Juan Pablo Du-Pond and Moxon Lee. The chapter advisor Rodney Braaten said, “there is time to grow,” as he and the team have hopes of competing well at John Deere Agriculture Expo in November. The success quickly traveled to the scores of the youth livestock judgers in the ring as they placed seventh among all Montana FFA teams overall. Seniors Janie Smart and Charali Wetherbee contributed greatly to the team score with help from younger members Coleman Gilman and Grace Larsen. Wether- bee placed fourth among nearly 200 Montana FFA youth. In conclusion, this group of kids has a future ahead of them in two very important parts of the agricultural community.

Bennett receives lifetime achievement Submitted by Lyman H. Bennett cluding attorneys, doctors, dentists, realtors, accountants, each state in each category of practice who best exhibit Virginia City engineers and architects. Membership in each specific excellence and the highest ethical standards in their re- category is by invitation-only after a multi-phase selec- spective professions. With these high standards, less than 1 Lyman H. (Bill) Bennett, III of Virginia City, has been tion process including third-party research and statistical percent of professionals in the United States will be se- awarded a lifetime achievement award and designated analysis of the candidate’s professional experience, achieve- lected for membership as one of America’s Top 100 in their among America’s Top 100 attorneys in Montana. ments, significant results, community impact, peer reputa- profession. It is the mission of America’s Top 100 LLC to recognize tion, consumer satisfaction and other proprietary factors Bennett has also been designated as a Mountain States annually and on a lifetime basis the most qualified and specific to each profession. Super Lawyer. This designation having been received annu- accomplished professionals in various fields of practice, in- Membership is limited to the top 100 professionals from ally since 2007. Thursday, November 3, 2016 B7 Around the County

craft fair. The fair benefits the Sheridan Relay for Boot stations coming Life teams. There is a soup lunch available. For more back next year information, call Robin Bieroth at 596-1201. Submitted by Liz Davis Love INC offers a Madison River Foundation The four boot cleaning stations at Varney Bridge, hand up Three Dollar Bridge, Valley Garden and Ennis Town fishing access sites were picked up at the end Submitted by Laura Malesich of October and stored until spring. Many anglers Love INC and others have used the stations to clean their gear Over the past several months, Dillon Area Love more than two-thirds of before moving to another watershed. This practice INC has been growing from a possibility to a reality. is encouraged by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks A Christian non-profit of organized compassion, the Madison County population is and the Invasive Species Action Network to prevent Love INC will effectively coordinate resources, both the spread of aquatic invasive species. The stations physical and relational, to meet individuals needs in reading our newspaper. will be put back in place in the spring. The Madison Beaverhead and western Madison counties. Con- Conservation District and the Madison River Foun- necting clients with legitimate needs to resources dation partnered in this effort and received a grant offered through ministries and agencies, and engag- to purchase these stations from the Department of ing local Christian church members to share their Natural Resources and Conservation. gifts and skills, Love INC offers a hand-up, not a hand-out. Our unique fundraiser, Culls for a Cause, gives local ranchers the opportunity to donate funds from Annual Sheridan culled livestock anytime during the year to support Love INC’s efforts. When ranchers donate a cull craft fair through Beaverhead Livestock Auction this first www.madisoniannews.com year of operation our two to one matching grant will Submitted by Robin Bieroth triple the impact in your communities. As a 501(c)3 [email protected] Ruby Valley National Bank organization the donation is also tax-deductible. If On Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., head to the you would like to be a donor please contact us at Sheridan elementary gym for the fourth annual 660-3636 or [email protected].

Ruby Valley Area Senior Meals Baptist Church Find Tony Shaw, Pastor Meals for seniors, Twin Bridges 842-5602 The Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center pro- Sunday School 9:45 a.m. vides meals for seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Worship Service 11 a.m. Fellowship Friday at noon at the Twin Bridges Senior and Com- Sunday Evening 6 p.m. munity Center. Meals are for seniors 60 years and up Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. (spouses and caregivers are invited). Donations for meals One block behind IGA, Sheridan With Us are appreciated. Monday October 31: Tombstone chicken and green Dayspring Church CHURCH OF bean bake, breads tick bones, purple potion punch, Worship 10:00 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Birthday cake Rocky Mountain Sunday School/Nursery LATTER-DAY SAINTS Baptist Church Non-Denominational Christ Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome Wednesday November 2: Pot roast with roasted Centered, Spirit Led Worship Sacrament Meeting vegetables, cornbread dressing, vinegar coleslaw, 682-4949 Joel Trenkle/Pastor Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Check website for ministries: Sunday School MASS TIMES pineapple bake dayspringsheridan.com 11:20 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 am St Joseph's in Sheridan Friday November 4: company chili, skillet cornbread, 596-0707 • 3648 Hwy 287 R S & Priesthood Morning Worship 11:00 am Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges 12:10 p.m. Sat. at 4 pm & Tues&Thurs at 7:30 am squash and corn casserole, cranberry sauce Mutual (Youth Group) St Mary's in Laurin Sunday evening bible study Weds. 7:00p.m. Sunday at 8:30 am HARRISON 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 and prayer time, 6 p.m COMMUNITY CHURCH Sheridan 842-5860 St. Patrick's in Ennis Senior meals, Virginia City Harrison, Montana Sunday at 11 am, Weds. at 9 am Senior meals for Madison County Seniors 60 and over will be 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Bishop Dustin 684-5255 served at the Virginia City Cafe on Tuesday & Thursdays Sunday School & Father John Crutchfield • Pastor ~ 842-5588 6 Blocks South of City Complex Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. Madison from 11 am to 3 pm for $4.00. Located in the heart of Valley Madison Valley for the Pastor Joe Miller November 1: Halloween pulled pork slider with fries, dessert Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises Presbyterian November 3: Ham, mac and cheese, roll, dessert To Our God. Spread the Word! Church November 8: Lasagna, salad, garlic toast, dessert WORSHIP September - April ~ 11 a.m. November 10: Enchiladas, Spanish rice, beans, dessert May - August ~ 9 a.m. Everyone Welcome Fully Accessible Ruby Valley Food Pantry, Sheridan Rev. Jean M. Johnson Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon. Located at 682-4355 ~ Ennis 114 N. Main St. in Valley Assemply (formerly New Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Phil 2:16 Holding forth the word of life: Beginnings). Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver Star to Dr. Ray Teston Virginia City. Contact Doug 842-5587 or Jim 842-5573 Pastor for more information. CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Society Meals on Wheels, Sheridan LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors 60 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Sacrament Meeting Sunday School 10 a.m. 114 N. Main, Sheridan years and over Monday - Friday. Seniors may choose 10:00 a.m. Phone 682-4244 SBC Sunday School ALL WELCOME 842-5845 MADISON VALLEY to eat at the senior center, family style for $3.50 or have 11:20 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH R S & Priesthood Each week a Bible lesson full of Pastor Duane Deshner Aides for the hearing impaired their meal delivered for $4.00. Delivered meals are within 12:10 p.m. healing Christian concepts is read aloud in our Sunday service. the city limits of Sheridan and should be called in by 10 Family History Center Sunday Service Ruby Valley United 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) Methodist Parish a.m. Call Shirley Sand at 842-5966. Pres. Thompson 682-7415 www.ChristianScience.com Invites You To Worship With Us 133 MT Hwy 287 Wednesday (Kids/Youth) Pastors Travis & Kristina Walker ENNIS MEALS ON WHEELS, ENNIS Tuesday-Friday 11:45 am to 12:30 pm THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6:30-8:00 p.m. Office: (406)842-5934 Home: (406)842-7732 Reservations 682-4422 BAHA’I FAITH Loving God, Loving People Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Church of the Valley To help us plan, please call at least 24 hours in advance for Sunday School 9:30 AM Joy is the best cure for your Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) Twin Bridges meal delivery or if you plan to dine in. Ennis Senior center, Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 11:00 a.m. illness. Joy is better than a Wednesday Ministries Youth Group (7th-12th grade) Worship 11:00 a.m. 315 W Main Street hundred thousand medicines Kids Club Submerge (K-6) 3:15 PM Youth Group Weds at 6:30 pm Family Dinner 5:30 PM NOVEMBER 3 - NOVEMBER 10 for a sick person. If there is a Ruby Valley Food Pantry Bethel UMC Youth and Adult Bible Study/Prayer Sheridan THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3: BLT, POTATO sick person and one wishes Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Meeting 6:30 PM Worship 9:00 a.m. to cure him, let one cause joy Sunday School 10:15 a.m. CHIPS, FRUIT, DESSERT and happiness in his heart. Pastor Greg Ledgerwood We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4: HAM & SCALLOPED 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 www.baha’i.org 682-4197 POTATOES, VEGGIES, DESSERT TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8: BAKED MAC & Madison County Episcopal Churches CHEESE, VEGGIE, DESSERT In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Join Us for Sunday Worship! Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan 10 a.m. adult forum Sunday Sunday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. SHOP SPACE FOR RENT IN ENNIS www.rvec.org Bible Study All sizes available up to 1,200 square feet Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Heated, insulated, large doors, half bath. 682-4199 843-5296 842-7713 Gary at 581-3531 or Paul at 581-7878

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meeting Every Thurs. at Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group 8 p.m., Church of the Faced with a drinking problem? Valley, Twin Bridges Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. Meets every Saturday at 6 ALANON MEETING SUazN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, p.m. & starts with a meal. Same Time - Same Place Virginia City Library MON. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking ALANON “Keep it Simple.” WED. - 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church in Jeffers DAYSPRING MISSION Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley A.A. MEETING Thursdays, 8 pm FRI. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of 3648 Hwy 287, Sheridan Bethany Hall, Sheridan M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking (behind Methodist Church) 596-0707 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis ALANON Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. Pony School House • Weds. 7 pm 843-5352 Virginia City Suzy 685-3692 B8 Thursday, November 3, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES for the week of november 3, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Residing at: Albert Lea, Minnesota within four (4) months after the date of the first requests for additional information should be Hall IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE My Commission expires: January 31, 2020 publication of this notice, or said claims will be sent to: For Absentee Voting, electors may request an STATE OF MONTANA, COUNTY OF MADI- (seal) forever barred. Herb Rolfes absentee ballot by mail, or come to the new SON Personal Representative’s Attorney: Claims must either be mailed to HARRIETT Operating Permit Section Supervisor Madison County Administrative Building, di- IN RE ESTATE OF: Karen McMullin L. WARDEN, the Personal Representative, Hard Rock Mining Bureau rectly across the street from the Courthouse, We re on MARIAN JOSEPHINE MARTINSON PETER- Post Office Box 55 return receipt requested, at 805 S. Taft Street, Department of Environmental Quality at 103 West Wallace, Virginia City, at the Clerk SON, also known as MARIAN JOSEPHINE Ennis, MT 59729 Humboldt, IA 50548, or filed with the Clerk of P.O. Box 200901 and Recorder / Election Office, from 8 am to PETERSON, Telephone: (406) 682-7878 the above-entitled Court. Helena, MT 59620-0901 5pm, Monday thru Friday. Deceased. (Published Oct 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, 2016) km Dated: October 11, 2016 Mr. Rolfes also can be reached at (406) 444- Absentee voting will end at NOON November the web! Cause No. DP-29-2016-25 MNAXLP /s/ HARRIETT L. WARDEN 3841 or [email protected]. 7th, 2016. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Personal Representative (Pub. November 3, 2016) deq FOR PRECINCT 5, 7, 15-2, 20 AND 21: www. That the undersigned has been appointed PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF IOWA MNAXLP THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 am madisoniannews Personal Representative of the above-named Project Manager, Dennis Miotke would like :ss to 8:00 pm estate. All persons having claims against said to remind the public that all roads along the COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT FOR PRECINCT 1-1, 1-2, AND 15-1 (Polls .com decedent are required to present their claims East Bench Canal and Laterals are not public HARRIETT L. WARDEN, being first duly PUBLIC NOTICE-POLLING having fewer than 400 registered voters): within four (4) months after the date of the first roads. sworn, upon oath, deposes and says: THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:00 publication of this notice, or said claims will be That she has read the foregoing NOTICE TO PLACES noon to 8:00 pm These roads are for the District and the Land- THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRIMARY Check us out! forever barred. owner's use. Anyone seeking permission to CREDITORS and that the facts and matters If you have questions, please feel free to con- Claims must either be mailed to JEFFREY contained therein are true, correct, accurate ELECTION TO BE HELD ON tact us at 406-843-4270 use these right-of-ways must ask the land- General Election November 8th, 2016 ARE AS EDWARD PETERSON or DIANE JANETTE owner's permission before entering. and complete to the best of her knowledge and or visit our web site at madisoncounty.mt.gov MILLER, the Co-Personal Representatives, belief. I make this declaration under penalty of FOLLOWS: Kathleen D Mumme (Published Oct 27, Nov 3 2016) ebid PRECINCT #1-1 VIRGINIA CITY: Virginia City return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 1103, En- MNAXLP perjury under the laws of the State of Montana. Madison County Election Administrator nis, MT 59729 or 12828 – 210th Avenue, New /s/ HARRIETT L. WARDEN Players Rehearsal Hall (on Idaho Street) (Pub. November 3, 2016) mccr Richland, MN 56072, or filed with the Clerk of Personal Representative PRECINCT #1-2 ALDER: Alder Community MNAXLP the above-entitled Court. PUBLIC NOTICE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Fire Hall Dated: October 3, 2016 The Madison County Board of Commissioners 11 day of October, 2016. PRECINCT #5 SHERIDAN: Sheridan Public will not be holding their regular Commission Library PUBLIC NOTICE /s/JEFFREY EDWARD PETERSON /s/ Michelle Nielsen SHINING MOUNTAIN AIRPARK/MUSTANG Co-Personal Representative meeting on Monday, November 7, 2016. The Notary Public for the State of Iowa PRECINCT #7 TWIN BRIDGES: Twin Bridges next regular meeting following this date will be High School’s Montana Room RANCHES /s/DIANE JANETTE MILLER Residing at: Iowa Is soliciting bids for road improvements and Co-Personal Representative held on Monday, November 14, 2016. My Commission expires: 9/25/17 PRECINCT #15-1 JEFFERSON ISLAND: (Published Oct 27, Nov. 3, 2016) mcc Cardwell School snow plowing services. Interested parties STATE OF MONTANA (SEAL) should contact Helen Harris at helenharris- :ss MNAXLP Personal Representative’s Attorney: PRECINCT #15-2 HARRISON: Harrison School [email protected] for a copy of the bid specifi- COUNTY OF MADISON Karen McMullin cations. Closing dates for bids is: 11/15/2016. JEFFREY EDWARD PETERSON, being first PUBLIC HEARING ANIMAL Post Office Box 55 PRECINCT #20 ENNIS (RURAL): Ennis Rural Fire Hall (Pub. November 3, 2016) sma/mr duly sworn, upon oath, deposes and says: ORDINANCE CHANGES/ADDI- Ennis, MT 59729 MNAXLP That he has read the foregoing NOTICE TO Telephone: (406) 682-7878 PRECINCT #21 ENNIS (TOWN): Ennis Town CREDITORS and that the facts and matters TIONS TOWN OF ENNIS (Pub. November 3, 10, 17, 2016) km contained therein are true, correct, accurate The Ennis Town Commission will hold a Public MNAXLP and complete to the best of his knowledge and Hearing on November 10, 2016 @ 6:45 p.m. @ belief. I make this declaration under penalty of Ennis Town Hall to receive public comments on the proposed Animal Ordinance Changes/ perjury under the laws of the State of Montana. LEGAL NOTICE /s/ JEFFREY EDWARD PETERSON Additions for the Town of Ennis. A copy of the proposed Ordinance changes/ Garnet USA, LLC (Garnet USA) has request- GREAT BIG THANK YOU!! Co-Personal Representative ed full bond release on the Red Wash Alluvial A SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this additions can be picked up at Ennis Town Hall or Madison Valley Public Library during normal site, a Quarry that operated under Operating The ladies from Sheridan (Rachel, LaTesa, and Hannah) with the Sheridan 3rd day of October, 2016. Permit No. 00157. The Red Wash Alluvial site To /s/ JANET R. COOKSON business hours. Public comment may be given at the meeting is located on private land in portions of Section Baseball League. What a great 23rd Annual Granny Lueck Memorial Golf Notary Public for the State of Montana 24, Township 6 South, Range 4 West, about Residing at: Ennis, MT or submitted in writing by sending it to: Town Tourney on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Even though we had fewer teams, of Ennis, 328 W. Main St., Ennis, MT. 59729. three miles Southeast of Alder, MT, in Madison My Commission expires: 1/30/2017 County. (seal) Written comments must be received no later we sure had a good time, weather was beautiful, and the Sheridan ladies put than 3:00 p.m., November 10, 2016. The Department of Environmental Quality STATE OF MINNESOTA ) (DEQ) has previously approved partial bond :ss (Published Oct 27, Nov. 3, 2016) toe on a wonderful baked potato bar for lunch and had numerous door prizes and MNAXLP reflecting successful reclamation of most of COUNTY OF FREEBORN) the disturbed area (36 acres) at the site. DEQ a silent auction, along with the 50/50 raffle! Also, many thanks to Golf Pro DIANE JANETTE MILLER, being first duly retained bond in the amount of $10,800 to sworn, upon oath, deposes and says: NOTICE TO CREDITORS ensure reclamation of erosion features and a Patrick Stoltz and Madison Meadows Golf Course for making the Granny Lueck That she has read the foregoing NOTICE TO IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE parking area. DEQ inspected the site on Au- CREDITORS and that the facts and matters STATE OF gust 4, 2016 and now proposes releasing the Memorial Golf Tourney such a success every year with the proceeds generated contained therein are true, correct, accurate MONTANA, COUNTY OF MADISON remainder of the reclamation bond. and complete to the best of her knowledge and IN RE ESTATE OF: Pursuant to Section 82-4-338(5), MCA, DEQ funding many needed projects throughout the Madison Valley! belief. I make this declaration under penalty of WALTER JAMES WARDEN, also known as may not release or decrease a reclamation perjury under the laws of the State of Montana. WALTER J. WARDEN, bond until the public has been provided an op- o /s/ DIANE JANETTE MILLER Deceased. portunity for a hearing and a hearing has been We truly appreciate being able to keep my Mom’s memory alive by having Co-Personal Representative Cause No. DP-29-2016-27 held if requested. A request for a hearing on SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this That the undersigned has been appointed the proposed bond release must be submitted this tournament every year. Many of you who participate in the tourney every 19th day of September, 2016. Personal Representative of the above-named by November 25, 2016 to the postal or e-mail /s/ DESIRAE D. WAGNER estate. All persons having claims against said address set forth below. year did not have the pleasure of knowing “Granny” Lueck. She was a very Notary Public for the State of Minnesota decedent are required to present their claims Comments on the proposed bond release or special lady who always had a good time and loved to golf and cook!!! A few years back, Judi Stonebraker, a very good friend of Granny Lueck, wrote a short version of Granny Lueck’s fun-filled life along with a picture. 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During the 15th Annual Food Bank Campaign, Town Pump is commi ed to RAISING OVER $3,000,000 by matching $500,000 of your contributions to these participating food banks. Cash donations are being accepted between now and the end of November at these participating food banks and your local Town Pump Food Stores. For more information, go to www.townpump.com Colstrip Community Food Bank Helping Hands in Hardin, Inc. Missoula Poverello Center, Inc.  ompson Falls Community Harvest Columbia Falls Food Bank Harlem Food Bank Missoula Union Gospel Mission Food Bank Columbus Project Hope of Stillwater Havre Community Food Bank (formerly Missoula 3:16)  ompson Falls Gospel Mountain Assembly of God Food Pantry County Havre Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen Noxon Community Services Fellowship, Inc.  ree Forks Headwaters Area Alberton Community Food Pantry Conrad Pondera Food Pantry Helena Food Share Granite County Food Bank Food Bank Anaconda Project Care Cut Bank Harvest Food Pantry Hot Springs Food Bank Plains Community Food Pantry Townsend Broadwater Food Pantry Ashland St. Labre Food Pantry Darby Bread Box  e Joliet Food Bank Polson Loaves & Fish Food Pantry Troy Food Pantry Big Fork Food Bank Deer Lodge Food Pantry Kalispell Flathead Food Bank Red Lodge Carbon County West Yellowstone Food Bank Big Timber Food Bank Dillon Beaverhead Community Food Kalispell Northwest Montana Pantry, Inc. Community Food Bank White Sulphur Springs Meagher Billings Food Bank Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry County Nutrition Coalition Ennis Madison Valley Caring and Ronan Bread Basket Food Pantry Billings Montana Rescue Mission Lame Deer Northern Cheyenne White sh North Valley Food Bank Sharing Food Bank Roundup Musselshell County Boulder Je co Food Share Food Bank Whitehall Area Food Pantry Eureka Tobacco Valley Food Pantry Laurel Community Hope, Inc. Bozeman Gallatin Valley Food Bank Shelby Sagebrush Food Pantry Wolf Point Food Pantry Inc. Forsyth Samaritans Pantry Lewistown Central Montana Bridger Community Food Bank Food 4 Frenchtown Community Cupboard Sheridan Ruby Valley Food Pantry  e Yaak Food Cupboard Browning  e Nurturing Center Glendive Dawson County Food Bank Libby Food Pantry Sidney Richland County Food Bank Browning Blackfeet Foodbank Center Great Falls FISH Livingston Food Pantry of Park Bu e Emergency Food Bank County St. Ignatius Mission Valley Great Falls St. Vincent DePaul Society Food Pantry Bu e Rescue Mission Malta Food Bank Great Falls Rescue Mission Stevensville Pantry Partners Chester Loaves and Fishes Food Bank Great Falls Helping Hands/1st English Miles City Custer County Food Bank Food Bank Chinook Food Bank Evangelical Lutheran Church Miles City Soup Kitchen Superior Community Food Bank of Choteau Teton County Food Hamilton Haven House Food Bank Missoula Food Bank Mineral County Pantry Inc. “According to the Center on Hunger and Poverty: irteen percent of Montana households are ‘food insecure’ - de ned as having limited availability to nutritionally adequate and safe food - 3.8 percent of house holds experience hunger.” GET RESULTS. advertise in The Madisonian. call 682-7755 to make a plan.