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75¢ | Volume 147, Issue 27 Thursday, June 13, 2019 Madison River Riparian Restoration Madison River Foundation project at Three Dollar Bridge finished first of three phases

BY HANNAH KEARSE [email protected]

hase one of the Madison River Foundation’s Three Dollar Bridge Riparian Restoration Project, consisting of con- structing a wooden plank-bridge trail over the wetland area,P was completed on June 3. The second phase of installing and removing electric fencing started the next day. The Three Dollar Bridge access to the Madison River was well on its way to becoming a muddy slip-n-slide because of its multi-use popularity. Small wetland plants became matted on the muddy slope, and mud completely overcame large areas. The best path down to the river was a personal interpretation, deciding which large willows to grab on to and scattered boulders to step on. MRF, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks and Three Dollar Ranch agreed to develop a holistic approach to restoring and protecting the wetland area. The plank-bridge trail routes traffic behind wetland vegetation and directs people to specific river access points in gravel or cobble areas. “We want people to enjoy the resources and for the habitat to have a chance to survive,” MRF Project Manager, Chelsea Pardo said. The Three Dollar Bridge project is the first of an overall riparian restoration project, which will restore areas on the Madison River to their natural state. While these strips of wetlands in between water

RESTORATION continued on A2 Madison River Foundation team members transport planks to construct a trail near Three Dollar Bridge. HANNAH KEARSE/THE MADISONIAN

DISTRICT COURT Bears, barriers ROUNDUP

At the Madison County or to driving and was arrested and bans District Court courtroom, for being impaired by marijua- Dan Eugene Hastings entered na, according to the affidavit. a guilty plea Monday, June 3. Cowee pleaded guilty to his Virginia City Town Council met June 6 to decide on He was convicted with a felony second DUI offence and using charge of criminal endanger- marijuana at a public park or ment and will be sentenced at bench, both misdemeanors. fines and listen to bear safety presentation a later time. Law enforcement He was also sentenced to pay pursued Hastings in a high- $2,650 in fines. speed chase through Beaver- BY HANNAH KEARSE head and Madison Counties in Madison County District [email protected] October 2018. After Hastings’ Court issued its sixth peti- hit an embankment in Alder, he tion to revoke Christian Anne irginia City Town Council meeting on June 6 stopped and officers discov- Hegel, 28, suspended two- approved to fine Jerry Davis $100 for unlawfully ered he had a revoked Mon- year sentence and an arrest shooting a firearm in city limits, and the owners tana license and no insurance warrant on June 5. Hegel has of theV structurally compromised Creighton Block building, for the vehicle, according to the outstanding arrest warrants affidavit. starting from Oct. 2014 for not Fred Zweifel and Niki Kline, $500 a day for the community complying with the terms of her impact of the building’s barricade. After three failed initial suspended sentence. She was On October 5, 2018 Davis shot his semi-automatic appearance hearings, Mark convicted of burglary, a felony, rifle into the dirt bank behind his house. State law bans James Bohnemann pleaded in 2010 for stealing $273.75 discharging guns in city limits, but he wasn’t fined at the not guilty to two felony charges worth of chips and sandwiches time. Davis said that he wasn’t aware his home resided in of issuing bad checks during afterhours from the Subway in city limits, but “ignorance of law excuses no one” and city his fourth initial appearance Ennis, her employer at the time, council members unanimously voted that repercussions before Judge Luke Berger. according to the affidavit. The were necessary in the form of a $100 fine. Bohnemann allegedly issued Montana Probation and Parole Julie Gabbard of Julie’s Gems presented city council two bad checks at Shedhorn Department do not know He- gel’s whereabouts, and her bail members with a signed petition defining the revenue im- Sports in Ennis in 2018. His bail was set for $1,000 and the om- was set for $10,000. pact that the barrier around the Creighton Block building nibus hearing was set for July has caused local businesses. The barrier deflects visitors 10. Richard P. Girard plead- from the neighboring business. Lawsuits on the condemned ed guilty to a felony charge of building have been frozen since March, and business Justin James Cowee was criminal possession of danger- owners and the community are frustrated over its lengthy sentenced with a decision: he ous drugs over a video phone process. Meeting attendees and council members discussed can either serve 14 days in jail call from Montana State Prison. possible solutions from signage to a pedestrian tunnel. Jus- or complete the Gallatin Coun- He was sentenced to 1.5 years tin Gatewood said that the council has the power to prevent ty Work Program, which allows to the Montana Department of people convicted of non-violent Corrections from the Beaver- misdemeanor crimes to work in head County Courthouse which BEARS, BARRIERS AND BANS continued on A2 lieu of jail time. In March 2018, will run concurrent with another law enforcement pulled Cowee sentencing. Girard was fined over in a traffic stop. Cowee, a $80 and the Parole Board will By properly securing garbage, bear conflicts can be reduced and medical marijuana card holder, give him his conditions. bears will return to their natural sources of food. said that he had smoked pri- PHOTO COURTESY PEOPLE AND CARNIVORES

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scattered birch is an indicator that there used to be a lot more willows.” The plan took two years Custom Building Design to create, approve and fund. & Land water conservation funds and private funding from Northwestern Energy, FWP, Montana Trout Foundation, Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation and 3 Rivers Com- munication helped sponsor the $218,000 project at Three Dollar Bridge. Temporary electric fencing • Conventional Frame Homes will be constructed during • Commercial Remodels & Additions cattle grazing times to limit • Hand-crafted Log Homes livestock’s access the river. During the times the cattle aren’t grazing, MRF will rally All phases of construction, design and consulting team members and volunteers e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com to remove the fencing. The brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 14,180 feet of fencing is solar p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 powered and with the help of volunteers, can be quick- David Detrick walks along the plank-bridge trail to fly fish at the Three Dollar Bridge June 10. ly erected and removed the HANNAH KEARSE/THE MADISONIAN occasional times a year that it and land make up a small will be necessary. Removing portion of the total land mass, the electric fence in the winter they’re an extremely import- prolongs its lifespan. ant component to healthy Already existing electric rivers and the surrounding fencing that isn’t wildlife ecosystem. Riparian areas are friendly will be removed a critical habitat for wildlife during the second phase of the and help filter pollutants. project, which will be complet- When healthy, they reduce ed in July. A wooden fence will erosion and lower water tem- stretch along the Three Dollar peratures. Bridge parking lot to funnel Tom Parker, principle ecol- people into the four points of ogist at Geum Environmental entry leading to the 790 feet of Consultants in Hamilton, plank-bridge trails. Montana, spent three days Small willow trees, en- CANCELED floating the river from Inter- closed in wire fencing to keep state Highway 87 bridge to wildlife and people from dam- Varney Bridge. With his field aging them, will be planted in work and historical photos three pods in between access tracking some of the ripari- points. The vegetation will an areas’ gradual reduction, make the slope stronger and Parker helped create a master help restore the wetland area. plan for MRF’s restoration This third phase also includes project. posting signs at the parking lot “There was pretty good ev- about the importance of using idence that there are areas that the trails. have changed,” Parker said. The Three Dollar Bridge “You can tell by the species portion of the project will that are currently there, what be completed by the end of Lisa Brubaker, LCSW, LLC used to be there. An example: summer. Licensed Clinical Social Worker

It’s never too late to find balance. A giant dog named Bear uses the trail to commute between his two fly PO Box 602 fishing buddies at the Three Dollar Bridge June 10. Ennis, Montana 59729 HANNAH KEARSE/THE MADISONIAN [email protected] Insurance Accepted. (406) 670-4546

Individual & Couples Specializing in Adults BEARS, BARRIERS AND BANS continued from A1 Counseling & Adolescents any incumbering of the city’s ress and they too want to take ensure that conflict with bears find a reliable food source, sidewalks and boardwalk. The an aggressive approach.” are limited. they will pass through without city maintains the sidewalk on People and Carnivores “Our main goal is to keep conflict. She discussed with the west side of the building Field Project Manager, Kim people and their property the city about bear proof trash SLINGIN’ MUD and can fine those responsible Johnson, gave a timely dis- safe,” Johnson said. “ And bins and dumps. Johnson LIKE BLOOD AND for its obstruction. cussion on bear safety for keep large carnivores like encouraged the community to SLICING SHEETROCK “The Department of the city council and those in mountain lions, wolves and use electric fencing for their Transportation approved the attendance. She spoke about bears wild.” livestock and households, UP SINCE 2001! barriers where they’re locat- county-wide efforts and their She said that bears’ curious ensuring that modern electric ed,” Gatewood said. “They are shortcomings as well as efforts nature leads them to food fencing is safe for pets and frustrated at the lack of prog- that the community can do to resources and if they don’t families.

HARDY Missouri River Corps of Rediscovery We thought our readers may enjoy following Thomas Elpel, a Pony resident, over the next six months as he DRYWALL journeys from Three Forks, Montana to St. Louis, Missouri in a dugout canoe. We’re publishing two excerpts in this issue so we can follow his journey as close to real-time as possible. FULL SERVICE DRYWALL, PLASTER & STUCCO “We are now several hundred miles within the bosom of this wild and mountanous 596-3137 country, where game may rationally be expected shortly to become scarce and subsistence precarious without any information with rispect to the country not knowing how far these mountains continue, or wher to direct our course to pass them to advantage or intersept a navigable branch of the Columbia, or even were we on such an one the probability is Water Well Drilling , Solar Pump Systems that we should not find any timber within for Stock Water, Pump Sales Installation, these mountains large enough for canoes Service & Repairs if we judge from the portion of them Serving Residential & Commercial Customers through which we have passed.” in Madison County for over 30 years --Meriwether Lewis at the Missouri Thomas J. Elpel embarks on the “Peace and Friendship” Missouri River Headwaters, July 27, 1805 QUALITY SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE Corps of Rediscovery Expedition 2019 in the Belladona Beaver. Phone (406) 842-5214 or (406)682-5290 WWW.GRAHAMDRILLING.COM PART 1 Six months Paddling a Dugout Canoe

BY THOMAS J. ELPEL dugout as part of a small fleet of canoes em- serendipitously came together for the journey. barking on a six-month “Missouri River Corps With my youngest out of the nest, I chose 2019 The dream of carving a dugout canoe and of Rediscovery” to explore the 2,341-mile river as the year I would embark on an adventure paddling it down the river has long tickled my from its beginning near Three Forks, Montana to either walk the Appalachian Trail, bicycle imagination. Last year I had the opportunity to to its end, where the Missouri spills into the across the United States, or paddle the Missou- carve that canoe and the privilege of working Mississippi at St. Louis. ri. This latter dream won out when the dugout side-by-side with Churchill Clark, the great- Paddling the river in a dugout canoe is the canoe project came to fruition. great-great-great grandson of Captain William realization of several persistent dreams that As president of the Jefferson River Chapter Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This year, my friends and I launch the CORPS OF REDISCOVERY continued on A3 THE MADISONIAN A3 June 13, 2019

CORPS OF REDISCOVERY continued from A2 of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heri- around in search of a big enough canoe. Nevertheless, Belladonna tage Foundation, and as a wilder- tree. I ultimately bought a massive Beaver floated beautifully and ness survival instructor with an old Douglas fir from a sawmill. paddled like a dream. We enjoyed emphasis on primitive skills and Douglas fir is not a traditional a week exploring the Marias River bushcraft, I had long dreamed of canoe wood, being hard and full as a good test run to prepare for carving a dugout canoe, yet lacked of knots and because it cracks and the Missouri Expedition. a suitable tree for the project. pops like popcorn as it dries, but My goal in leading this Mis- As Meriwether Lewis ob- we believed it would work. The souri River Corps of Rediscovery served, large cottonwoods are knots necessitated extensive use of isn’t merely to race to the end, scarce here above the Missouri power tools to aid the traditional but rather to paddle the river as a Headwaters where the larger adze work. conduit for exploring the land and plains cottonwood (Populus It took nearly three months meeting its inhabitants. We will deltoides) gives way to the skin- of sawing, chopping, grinding, be botanizing, foraging, fishing, nier narrowleaf cottonwood (P. and sanding--plus a good bit of and hunting as we explore the angustifolia). epoxy, linseed oil, and varnish--to geographical landscape and meet The dream resurfaced after turn the 10,000-pound log into a the indigenous and newly inte- connecting with Churchill Clark. 500-pound canoe. grated flora, fauna, and human He retraced the Lewis and Clark Early in the process, Churchill habitations. journey to the Pacific Ocean and observed the image of a beaver It is also my goal to raise a back in a dugout canoe during face in the bow of the canoe and minimum of $38,722 towards the the bicentennial, from 2004 to sculpted it into the design. I had purchase of a new public campsite 2006, and now travels the country merely envisioned a functional on the Jefferson River Canoe Trail “carving dugout canoes and pad- canoe, but he created a work of segment of the Lewis and Clark dling trees.” art, which is so beautiful that I National Historic Trail. That I found what seemed like a ultimately named her Belladonna amount was the sum total cost of large enough tree, so Churchill Beaver. the original Corps of Discovery, came to Montana to oversee the I was admittedly skeptical according to Lewis’s post-expedi- project. However, as Churchill ahead of our first test of the canoe. tion accounting. The fundraiser pointed out, there isn’t much left We drove 260 miles to spend a will help us secure matching after removing the bark and the week paddling the Marias River grants for land acquisition, en- softer sapwood to expose the solid in north-central Montana, and it hancing the river trail experience wood that makes a nice canoe. didn’t seem like there was enough for generations to come. Anything less than 36 inches in water to float the boat. We invite the public to join diameter is too small for a good As Churchill noted, a cot- us for the journey through this canoe, and my tree was just too tonwood loses half its weight as weekly column or to find us along small. it dries, while a Douglas fir loses the way to paddle a stretch of the In a pinch and panic, we called only ten percent. It is a very heavy river together. PART 2 The Journey Begins “This little fleet altho’ not quite so rispectable as those of Columbus or Capt. Cook were still viewed by us with as much pleasure as those deservedly famed adventurers ever beheld theirs; and I dare say with quite as much anxiety for their safety and preservation. we were now about to penetrate a country at least two thousand miles in width… and these little vessells contained every article by which we were to expect to subsist or defend ourselves. however as this the state of mind in which we are, generally gives the colouring to events, when the immagination is suffered to wander into futurity, the picture which now presented itself to me was a most pleasing one.” --Meriwether Lewis departing the Mandans, April 7, 1805

BY THOMAS J. ELPEL St. Louis. here now, with trains, high- We enjoyed a leisurely first ways, cities, towns, and coffee Our little fleet consists of day, drifting ten miles with shops along the river, plus three modern canoes plus my the current to camp at Fair- ten dams just in the Montana dugout canoe, and six men to weather Fishing Access Site. In portion of the river. pilot them down the river— the spirit of Lewis and Clark, Toston Dam was our first not so respectable as Colum- we dined on bison burger for obstacle on the Missouri. No bus, Capt. Cook, or Lewis our first meal, chopped and worries. With a boat ramp, and Clark, but still viewed by fried with dandelions, wild trailer, and volunteers to us with equal pleasure as we mustards, and plantain leaves shuttle us around the dam, embark on our own journey of all foraged around the camp- portaging would be nearly discovery. ground. effortless, or so we anticipated We launched from Missou- With dry weather and not before learning that the boat ri Headwaters State Park near yet many mosquitos, we opted ramp was temporarily closed Three Forks, Montana on June to forgo tents for the night, at Toston. 1st to begin our six-month each of us sleeping under dif- We never actually weighed voyage downriver to St. Louis. ferent juniper trees for shelter Belladonna Beaver the dug- Friends and well-wishers came from the dew. For breakfast out canoe, but optimistically Three to see us off, and seven other we collected plantain leaves claimed that it weighed 500 Great Services Under One Roof! paddlers joined us for the and mixed them in a batter of lbs. In actuality, four men day in their own canoes and flour, egg, water, and spices, cannot even lift the front of kayaks. then fried them in butter in the canoe, and the total weight Sunny skies and warm the wok over the campfire. might be closer to 1,000 lbs. temperatures invited us onto The river called us onward, By weighting down the back, the water. After a long, lin- and we drifted downstream lifting the front, and winching gering winter in the northern through the scenic canyon from a tree, we succeeded in Rockies, we felt fortunate and to Sixteen Mile Creek, which getting her head out of the wa- ConstruCtIon grateful that summer arrived Lewis and Clark originally ter and on the grass. Switching at all. Lewis and Clark must named Howard’s Creek after to the next tree, we pulled Locally Owned & Operated have felt similarly after over- Thomas P. Howard, a member Belladonna across the grass wintering with the Mandan of the expedition. We stopped on PVC pipes as rollers, then Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured Indians in present-day North under the railroad bridge to towed her forward with a rope Dakota in 1804-1805 through explore the ruins of the histor- from the truck and ultimately brutally cold temperatures ic town of Lombard as mile- used a car jack to get her head Call Mike McKitrick Today! and the relentless winds of the long freight trains rumbled high enough to load onto the Great Plains. back and forth down the line. canoe trailer. Calculating from latitude If Lewis and Clark were Our portage was nothing 406-682-4529 and longitude, the explorers alive today, they would eas- compared to what Lewis and 100 Prairie Way #2 - Ennis, Mt 59729 estimated a journey of at least ily recognize the river they Clark endured portaging the two thousand miles from the explored, but they might not Expedition upstream around Mandan villages up the Mis- believe it. In four months the Great Falls of the Mis- souri River, over the Rockies, dragging their dugout canoes souri, yet we were proud of and down the Columbia to the upstream through present-day our accomplishment and felt Pacific Ocean. Our journey Montana, they did not en- a degree of kinship with their Pet of the Week is far less ambitious, and we counter another human being challenge and experience. It are flowing with the current, until they were near pres- was empowering to know we ...... Because it’s time to meet your match not against it, yet we still face ent-day Idaho. Montana re- can overcome obstacles and a journey of more than two mains one of the least-densely portage the canoe if we have thousand miles winding down populated states, yet there are to. Let’s just hope we don’t the sinuous Missouri River to more than a million people have to do it again! o hoping that you will come soon. I’ve been purraying and purraying. Thomas J. Elpel is president of the Jefferson River Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage I’m all healed from being shot after I was abandoned. I did get lead Foundation and the author of seven books, including Participating in Nature: Wilderness Survival and S Primitive Living Skills and Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification. Go to www.El- poisoning but my wonderful vet got me all better. I’m tested and negative pel.info to learn more about the Missouri River Corps of Rediscovery, Tom’s books, and the expedition for FIV/FeLV, UTD on vaccinations and house trained. I’m a super good fundraiser for a new public campsite on the Jefferson River Canoe Trail. mouser too. I’m good inside and outside and purrfer both, but only if I’ll Belladona Beaver and crew portage across the grass at the Toston Dam. be safe outside. I don’t want to get shot again. Purrease call Misty at a439-1405 and ask for me. I’ll be furrever grateful. Kalinda McLeod Mercantile 2 convenience store locations Norris & Sheridan Bulk fuel delivery in Madison & Jefferson counties (406)685-3379 **24 Hour fueling** **snacks** Kalinda **fi shing licenses, bait & tackle** THE MADISONIAN A4 June 13, 2019

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The Madisonian does SUBMITTED BY migration and the subsequent threat of latrine contents contami- not endorse the MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS, REGION 3 nating the river. The site was leased from a local landowner, but due to these evolving river conditions, the lease has been termi- viewpoints or statements Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be permanently closing nated, and the latrine will be removed. the Pennington Bridge Fishing Access Site on the Big Hole River, As an alternative, Big Hole River floaters can use the public of those who submit four miles south of Twin Bridges. The closure will take effect boat ramp located on river left, immediately upstream of the June 17. Pennington Bridge FAS, under the bridge. letters to the editor. The closure has become necessary due to the river channel’s For more information, please call 406-994-6931. Please do your own research and check your facts. Property appraisal notices coming from Department of Revenue

SUBMITTED BY Klasen Septic MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural prop- How long has it been since you erties, showing their market and taxable values for the 2019-2020 appraisal cycle. These notices are not tax bills. They include the department’s determination of market value for your property and will be used by pumped your septic tank? your county treasurer to determine your property tax bills. “It’s important that Montana property owners review this information thoroughly,” said Gene Walborn, Director of the Montana You don’t want to be out ! Department of Revenue. “If property owners wait until property tax bills are sent in November, it will be too late for the department to correct and update property characteristics that may impact the value of the property for the 2019 tax year. So please review the in a foot of snow, hunting notice as soon as possible and contact us if you have questions.” for that lid! If property owners disagree with the department’s determination, they may submit a Request for Informal Classification and Ap- praisal Review (called Form AB-26) within 30 days of the date on their notice. Owners can electronically submit the form, download Call for a quote: it, and find more information at mtrevenue.gov. The public can find contact information for local Department of Revenue field offices by visiting mtrevenue.gov/contact/ or by 406-683-2063 or 925-1076 calling (406) 444-6900, or Montana Relay at 711 for hearing impaired. THE MADISONIAN A5 June 13, 2019

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Father’s Day Monday: 8:30AM – 4:00PM: no doctor on premises, Thursday: 8:30AM – 6:30PM open for grooming, technician appointments, SUBMITTED BY MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS boarding drop off/pick up and product sales Friday: 8:30AM – 6:30PM Tuesday: 8:30AM – 6:30PM Saturday: 8:30AM – 12:00PM With Father’s Day just around the corner and the weather warming up, it’s a great time for families to hit the water. Before you begin your annual Father’s Day celebration, check out our five Father’s Day Wednesday: Closed Sunday: Closed, boarding drop off/pick up by appt. only Boating Tips to keep everyone safe. 1. Take a family-friendly boating education course. Most recreational boating accidents are caused by operator factors—such as failure to pay attention, carelessness, recklessness, inexperience, excessive speed, and failure to watch for hazards. Boating safety courses are available online or through ennisvet 406-682-7151 Website: www.ennis.vet the mail and are a great way for everyone to learn the rules of the water. 2. Get the family fitted with personalized life jackets. A life jacket can make a great Father’s Day gift! Make sure everyone in the family has a life jacket that fits. Check out inflatable life jackets for a comfortable option for those over 16. 3. Get a free vessel safety check. Be prepared before you go out by having a trained and qualified auxiliary member of the U.S. Coast Guard conduct a safety check on your vessel to ensure compliance BHHSMT.COM with federal, state and local safety requirements. ENNIS: 406.682.5002 4. Develop a family float plan. Before you go out on the water, give a responsible person or family member details about where you will be and how long you will be gone. This is important in case your SHERIDAN: 406.842.5650 boat is delayed because of an emergency, becomes lost or encounters other problems. Make sure they TWIN BRIDGES: 406.684.5686 have a complete description of the vessel and other information that will make identification easier. 5. Always boat responsibly. Wearing a life jacket can make the difference between a fun-family WATERFRONT PROPERTIES outing and a potentially dangerous or deadly situation. Make sure you and your entire family remember to “Wear It!” this Father’s Day. If you have any questions please contact Sara Smith, Boating Education Coordinator for the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Recreational Boating Safety Program at 406-444-5280 or [email protected].

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6/2/19 Medical aid in 300 Blk Madison Ranch Ln. Twin Bridges Some exceptions apply Suspicious circumstances St Sheridan Public safety complaint on MT in 100 Blk W Hamilton St. Suspicious circumstances on Hwy 357 MM 7 Alder Sheridan MT Hwy 84 Norris Citizen assist on Flyfisher Ln. All discounts taken off Suspicious circumstances on Suspicious circumstances in Alder S Meadow Creek Rd. MM 5 2300 Blk MT Hwy 287 Alder McAllister 6/6/19 Fire call on MT Hwy 287 MM 6/4/19 Medical aid on Wisconsin original prices 15 Virginia City Animal complaint on MT Hwy Creek Rd. Sheridan Coroner call in Ennis 359 MM 4 Cardwell Suspicious circumstances on Suspicious circumstances on Disturbance on Adkins Ln. Recycle Way Ennis MT Hwy 41 S Twin Bridges Harrison Disturbance in 300 Blk E Main Animal complaint on MT Hwy Animal complaint on US Hwy St. Ennis All store credits and 41 MM 22 Twin Bridges 287 MM 15 Cameron Public safety on Cutoff Rd MM Suspicious circumstances Warrant arrest on Wisconsin 6 Twin Bridges in 5500 Blk US Hwy 287 N Creek Rd. Sheridan Disturbance on Landmark Rd. McAllister Accident on US Hwy 287 MM Whitehall gift certificates must be Animal complaint on US Hwy 47 Ennis 287 MM 75 Harrison 6/7/19 Accident on US Hwy 287 MM 6/5/19 Welfare check in 300 Blk Main used by July 1 47 Ennis Accident on MT Hwy 287 MM St. Ennis 5 Ennis Welfare check in 200 Blk Ruby 6/3/19 Warrant arrest on Flyfisher Ln. St. Sheridan Animal complaint on MT Hwy Alder Accident at MT Hwy 287 & Please call for information 287 MM 32 Sheridan Trespass complaint in Horse Creek Rd. Sheridan Traffic complaint on MT Hwy Mammoth Suspicious circumstances in 55 MM 1 Silver Star Traffic complaint on MT Hwy 4900 Blk US Hwy 287 N Ennis 586-8225 Accident at US Hwy 287 & MT 287 Alder Medical aid in 300 Blk E Main Hwy 87 Cameron Suspicious circumstances in St. Ennis Monday - Saturday 10-5 p.m. Citizen assist on Main St. 2100 Blk MT Hwy 287 Alder Harrison Dog complaint on Marshall 6/8/19 Closed Sunday Accident on US Hwy 287 MM 41 Cameron Alarm call in 100 Blk 80155 Gallatin Hwy Charles Ave. Ennis Wildlife complaint in 300 Blk Bozeman, MT Nye Rd. Twin Bridges Traffic complaint on Mill Creek Rd. Sheridan Wildlife complaint at Kountz Rd. and Point of Rocks Rd. Whitehall Public safety complaint in 300 Blk Main St. Ennis Suspicious circumstances in 300 Blk E Hugel St. Ennis Get Results.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to 114 Calls for Service from June 2-8, 2019. Call 682-7755 THE MADISONIAN A7 June 13, 2019

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Why we choose Montana. Made in Montana members Everytime. report 60 percent increase in sales at 2019 tradeshow

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The Made in Montana Tradeshow for Food and Gifts this March resulted in more sales for program members who exhibited at the show. The Made in Montana program surveyed exhibitors Axolotl Lakes Ranch Parcel J | Ennis about wholesale orders placed during the show. More than half of the exhibitors responded to the survey and Amazing 32.41 acre mountain reported more than $500,000 in orders from the event. property with tremendous Madison This is a 60 percent increase in order value from the Range views Dawn Myrvik Tanya Matson Jenny Rohrback 2018 show. Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate “The Made in Montana Tradeshow is an opportunity Offered at $130,000 | MLS# 331857 406.579.1298 406.580.6987 406.868.3175 for members to reach new audiences through interaction with wholesale buyers,” said Commerce Director Tara www.PureWestRealEstate.com Rice. “The increase in wholesale orders this year indicates a strong interest in Made in Montana products on the shelves of stores across the state and even in neighboring states.” The Made in Montana Tradeshow happens every spring. The show is an ideal place for Made All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed in Montana producers and wholesale buyers to connect before the busy tourist season. Buyers represent a variety of retail stores in Montana, including gift shops for museums and national parks, lodging properties, and food and beverage vendors. Retailers shopping for jewelry, accessories, food, beverages, books and stationery were the largest percentage of buyers. For many exhibitors, the annual tradeshow is an essential piece of their businesses each year and a chance to connect in person with buyers they communicated with prior to the show. “We more than doubled our wholesaler list this year,” said Sylvia Love, co-owner of Buck- skin Jim, a company that makes handmade leather products in Great Falls. “The show provided a face-to-face experience for buyers. They got to see the product and feel it. That aspect of seeing, feeling and smelling is ultimately what sold our products and allowed us to fill orders.” The 2020 show will take place March 13–14 at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds in Get Results. Call 682-7755 Helena. More information will be available closer to the event.

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Claire Leonard. 20-MILE ADVANCED RACE $15 10:00 Claire Leonard the world seek to correct the misinformed. SATURDAY Leonard sits on several boards that deal with 10-MILE INTERMEDIATE Hannah Kearse mental health issues, and she knows the strug- JUNE The Madisonian gle personally as she has fought with mental RACE $15 10:30 illness herself. Claire Leonard joined Madison County’s “Mental illness is treatable,” Leonard said. “If 3-MILE FAMILY RIDE, RUN Mental Health Local Advisory Council as soon you had cancer, you wouldn’t try to treat it by OR WALK 11:00 as it was founded in 2014. MHLAC advocates pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. Mental for improving and supporting public mental illness is a disease of the brain.” health and substance abuse services. In 2014, Leonard worked as pediatric geneticist at FINISH LINE CELEBRATION Madison County’s public mental health and John Hopkins Hospital in Maryland, University + LUNCH NOON substance abuse services were abysmal, as there of Utah and University of New Mexico before wasn’t any practicing therapist in the county. retiring to Virginia City, Montana in 2012. Today, at least eight licensed counselors and She sits on the board of the Elling House Arts Register by June 1 at therapists, mostly part-time, provide their ser- and Humanities Center and enjoys the social vices to Madison County. education and entertainment that it brings to “We figure out what we need and then figure BeyondTheDam.com Madison County. As a board member, she looks All rider fees will be donated to the Rivers Edge Trail to maintain quality trails. out how to get it,” Leonard said. for programs in the arts that the community The stigma toward mental disorders isn’t might enjoy. She’s particularly excited for the unique to Madison County residents, it exists Bel Canto ensemble from Bozeman’s Symphony on a national scale and advocacy groups around Far Afield Program to perform June 2. BE DAM SAFE High Speed Internet While you’re enjoying Montana’s parks and rivers this summer: Digital Voice Long Distance Business Systems Stop to read the Look around to Listen for warning sirens safety signs around the make sure you don’t that signal when the dam dams and waterways. leave any trash. spill gates are open. 467.2535 • 1.800.796.4567 • [email protected] • 3rivers.net THE MADISONIAN A8 June 13, 2019

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Jackson’s Garden hosts community potluck

SUBMITTED BY PAUL MARSH Jackson’s Garden will be hosting a community potluck June 20th at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share, enjoy the com- pany of friends and neighbors and walk through the beautiful gardens to see what growing and what is in bloom. We are also giving tours of our newest addition, a rustic cabin. Jackson’s Garden is a non-profit 501c-3 garden in Sheridan. Since 2009, we have been helping our community grow fresh healthy foods, stay fit and enjoy the benefits of our natural world. The gardens are located two miles east of Sheridan on Mill Creek Road. Visit our website at jacksonsgarden.org. MSU to offer non-credit course on nature writing

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Montana State University’s Continuing, Professional and Lifelong Learning program will offer a non-credit course this summer on writ- ing about nature. “Nature Writing in Big Sky Country: Journaling in the Last Best Place” will explore a range of Western literature and nature writing through readings, journaling and discussion. The course will meet from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on July 11, 18 and 25 and is taught by visiting scholar Peter B. Olson from Mississippi State University. It is open to the public. Students will learn writing strategies in several forms that are key to nature writing, including journals, essays, reflective narratives and advocacy pieces. There will also be discussions on the writing process from brainstorming to publishing. Home Park Students will also visit the Ivan Doig Archive and explore literary opportunities on MSU’s campus. Assisted Living Registration for the course costs $169. For more information or to enroll, visit http://ato.montana.edu/continuinged and click on Personal Brand new home • Safe and cozy Enrichment or call 406-994-6550. Comfortable, loving environment Private rooms 842-5133 • 504 Ray Lane • Sheridan, Montana homeparkassistedliving.com

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Mixed clouds and sun with Joel Osteen scattered thunderstorms. High 68F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. panorama June 13, 2019 Landri Paladichuck Golfing State CHAMPION Rising junior at Ennis High School claims the gold medal

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andri Paladichuck, a rising junior at Ennis High School, played one of her best games at the Golfing State Cham- L pionship May 13 -15. Clouds rolled over the Double Arrow Golf Course in Seely Lake, Montana, cooling the conditions for the 120 qualifying high school girls whom swung for the gold medal. Paladichuck returned to the tournament for the second time and her compe- tition was a familiar one, the defending champion senior from Manhattan Christian, Jillian Frye. “It was really fun to compete with her,” Paladichuck said. Throughout the golfing season, Paladichuck’s satisfaction with her game fluctuated. At times, she felt that her perfor- mance wasn’t up to par with her skill and other times, she’d beat her personal best record. “If I have a bad stroke, I sometimes get in my head,” Pala- dichuck said. “So, controlling that was a big obstacle. Golf is a mental game; you have to be mentally strong.” Paladichuck’s father and brothers introduced her to golf early in her life and by the seventh grade, she was hooked. She enjoys meeting and playing with new people at golf courses and likes the friends she’s made in the sport. Paladichuck scored an 88 on the first day of the champi- onship rounds and 85 the second day, which was her second lowest score of the season. With twelve strokes less than her previous victor, Paladichuck won. “It’s something she’d been working hard toward,” Ennis golfing coach, Jordan Overstreet said. “It was pretty cool to see her achieve her goal like that.” It was Overstreet’s first year coaching golf and he was proud of the 16-student team whom played this year. Trevor Swanson competed in the boy’s golfing state championship, tying for fifth and earning an all-state athlete title. Paladichuck struggled to defeat Frye during the regular season, usually falling close behind the Manhattan Christian senior. A parade to honor and support the state champs for Ennis golf and track took place on Fri., May 31 on Main Street. Pictured is “I finally played the way I know I can play, and it happened Landri Paladichuck, who now holds the title of Class C state golf tournament champion. when it needed to happen – at state,” Paladichuck said. PHOTO COURTESY BRIAN HILTON Manor News and Views

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Kaycee was on hand to brighten the day for the residents at Madison Valley Manor. She came up with the idea of using paint- filled water balloons to paint a picture on a piece of plywood. This became a real activity with some adaptions from Roberta house- keeping, Kaycee and Grandma Melody. Some residents even took aim at Melody, Kaycee and Roberta. Roberta and Kaycee enter- tained the crowd by getting into a water balloon fight. No winner was declared. The residents and staff of MVM are very proud of Kaycee. She has been at the manor bringing joy since she was 2 years old. She recently received the outstanding citizenship award from Ennis Schools.

8/19-20 “WAYS WEST” Pictured left to right: WHILE ONE’S OWN TWO LEGS WAS A FINE WAY TO MAKE IT TO NEVADA CITY, THEREKaycee WERE Hanson, MANY Volunteer, OTHER OPTIONS. Nancy B. and Dr. Melody Clark Activity Director. PHOTO COURTESY MADISON VALLEY MANOR. LIVING HISTORY JUNE 8 & 9 “THE WAR DRAGS ON” LOCATED IN THE NEVADA CITY MUSEUM. The War Between the States drags on, dividing citizens’ loyalties while the hardships of the west unite them in their pursuit of riches and survival. Join us once again as the Montana Heritage Commission presents Living History in and around Virginia City and Nevada City. These weekend events depict life in the area as well as societal changes occurring through out the nation. Come and find out what life took to survive in the last part of the 19th century! Montana Heritage Commission | PO Box 338 | Virginia City, MT 59755 www.virginiacitymt.com | 406-843-5247 THE MADISONIAN B2 June 13, 2019 health & Wellness Ruby Valley Medical Center Welcomes New CEO Landon Dybdal

his tenure, Semingson navi- administration program. “I between the facilities. “The The Ruby Valley Medi- gated the formidable process took a few classes my freshman two facilities are very different cal Center is a critical access of upgrading the Ruby Valley year and found I liked the field in all aspects other than both hospital and Montana desig- Hospital’s facilities to meet a lot!” said Dybdal. “It’s not being rural, critical access hos- nated trauma receiving facil- the demands of 21st century the front line of healthcare, like pitals. The main focus at Gar- ity serving Sheridan, Twin healthcare technology and a doctor. Still, this is a field field County was long-term care Bridges, Alder, Laurin, Silver regulations. When initial plans where I can help people. That’s and RVMC’s care is focused on Star, Virginia City, Nevada City to remodel the old Ruby Valley why I wanted to be in health- the emergency services, clinics, and Waterloo. The Medical Hospital building were discard- care.” transitional care and short-term Center offers five in-patient ed due to the high financial and Coming from the Garfield in-patient care,” said Dybdal. beds, two observation beds, patient service costs, he nego- Health Care Center in Jordan, He is very pleased with the diagnostic imaging, laborato- tiated the design, construction Montana, Dybdal is especially change from rolling prairie ry, physical therapy, speech and financing of the new Ruby aware of the challenges facing and the “breaks” to Sheridan’s language pathology, swing Valley Medical Center which rural, critical access hospitals. majestic mountains. bed, 24 hour emergency care opened in Aug., 2018. After “You don’t have the volumes As an avid hunter, Dybdal and a highly qualified nursing Semingson assists in Dybdal of patients as they have in is looking forward to exploring staff. Our healthcare providers with the transition to the CEO Bozeman or Billings. Provid- the hunting opportunities of the support patients through the position, he will be retiring to ing healthcare services in low Ruby Valley. “I shot my first Ruby Valley Medical Center spend more time with his wife, population areas brings an extra pronghorn in Jordan last year. I and the clinics in Sheridan Jo, and golden retrievers, Ruby layer of complexity, especially like elk hunting, deer hunting, and Twin Bridges. Our clinics Ruby Valley Medical Center welcomes Landon Dybdal as Chief and Ruger, in Helena. in a place like Jordan. You coyote hunting in the winter, offer a wide range of healthcare Executive Officer. Landon Dybdal earned his have to be creative in order to turkey hunting in the spring and services including pediatrics, Bachelor of Science degree in make everything work finan- I guess I’ll be shooting gophers well-woman exams, sports SUBMITTED BY healthcare services, the Board Health Services Administration cially and administratively,” in the summer,” said Dybdal. physicals, geriatrics, mental DEBRA MCNEILL was looking for someone of from Minnesota State Universi- said Dybdal. Critical access He admits that he doesn’t mind health, osteopathic care, chiro- John’s caliber for this position. ty in Moorhead and his Masters hospitals depend heavily fishing but has no experience practic care and tele-medicine The Board of Trustees of We feel that Landon has the of Health Administration from on financial resources from with fly fishing and looks to off-site specialists. Our Ruby Valley Medical Center leadership potential to continue Saint Louis University in St. Medicare and Medicaid where forward to learning the sport. visiting specialists provide is pleased to welcome Landon John’s efforts in providing ex- Louis, Missouri. “I always changes are ongoing at the Although Dybdal and his wife, podiatric, gynecological, Dybdal to the position of Chief ceptional healthcare for the res- knew I wanted to work in federal level. “The healthcare Jordan, spent their second anni- surgical, and hearing services. Executive Officer. Mr. Dybdal idents of the Ruby Valley,” said healthcare,” said Dybdal. In industry is very heavily regu- versary packing for their move The Ruby Valley Medical succeeds John Semingson in Board of Trustees President, high school, he explored some lated. By far, the most difficult to Sheridan, the couple enjoyed Center also provides mobile the CEO position and was the Ken Walsh. “Landon has a options such as chiropractics, piece of healthcare administra- celebrating their anniversary at emergency medical services Chief Executive Officer of the solid background from a rural, physical therapy and pharmacy tion is keeping up with the con- The Old Hotel in Twin Bridges. through Ruby Valley Emergen- Garfield County Health Center critical access hospital and he’s but wasn’t sure these were the stantly changing regulations.” Jordan Dybdal is thrilled about cy Medical Services. The Ruby prior to coming to Ruby Valley a good fit for our community best personal career choices. Although Garfield Health the move to Sheridan. “We Valley Medical Center receives Medical Center. and medical center.” After receiving an invitation Care Center and Ruby Valley love it here already!” financial support from the Ruby “After 12 years successfully Since 2007, the Ruby Valley to play football at Minneso- Medical Center both operate Valley Healthcare Foundation working with John on substan- Medical Center has been led by ta State, he was intrigued by in rural communities, Dybdal About the Ruby Valley and the Ruby Valley Medical tial improvements to our local CEO John Semingson. During the school’s health services finds significant differences Medical Center Center Auxiliary. Elder Abuse Awareness Day- let’s protect Montana’s aging population

SUBMITTED BY vices (“APS”) received over to stopping it. Neglect is the REP. KIMBERLY DUDIK 7,000 calls for services. 811 most common. It includes were for some type of abuse, lack of basic hygiene, food, We have to act together to 2,380 were neglect, and 1,098 medical aids and clean appro- stop abuse of older Montan- were financial exploitation. priate clothing. It includes ans. June 15 is Elder Abuse Elder abuse includes many leaving a person with de- Awareness Day, a perfect time things, including neglect, iso- mentia unsupervised or a bed to focus on how we can stop lation, financial exploitation, bound person without care this all too common, uncon- and physical, psychological/ or with untreated bedsores. scionable crime. emotional, or sexual abuse. Neglect includes making a This problem needs all We can act together by being person live in a home that is citizens’ attention because we aware of the problems and filthy, in disrepair, or lacking share in the responsibility to learning ways to prevent them. in basic necessities (such as help protect the elderly. In Knowing the signs of the electricity or running water). 2017, Adult Protective Ser- various forms of abuse is key Emotional and psycho-

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logical abuse covers various someone causes physical harm sudden increases in debt the activities, such as yelling at, to another. Key signs of are person is unaware of. A last Ennis: The first and third Friday and threatening, harassing, when fractures, bruises, welts, indicator is when bank state- Dr. Jeff Squire of every month by appointment. or intimidating a person into cuts, sores or burns are not ments or cancelled checks are doing something they have adequately explained. no longer sent to the elder’s 406-586-2173 Bozeman: Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm the right not to do. It’s also Sexual abuse includes not home. 222 E. Main St #1C, Ennis, MT and Friday 8am-5pm. preventing someone from only unwanted sexual com- Everyone can act to help doing something they have the ments or actions, but also stop these problems. If you right to do. Signs are when doing these actions when the are concerned about an elder’s We appreciate your patronage and will work hard a caregiver isolates some- other person is not able to un- welfare, speak privately with one, not allowing others to derstand what is happening. them about your concerns. If to maintain your trust. talk with or see the person. Financial exploitation is necessary, ask the person to It includes if a caregiver is harder to detect than other speak with the police. If you controlling, uncaring, overly forms of abuse. It includes have photographic or other Ruby Valley concerned about spending misuse of funds or proper- evidence supporting your money, or verbally aggressive ty by another person. This concerns, provide this to law Medical or demeaning. includes stealing property to enforcement or APS. Center Physical abuse is when use or sell, using a person’s If you believe the elder is identity to get credit cards, in danger, contact law en- misusing a person’s funds, forcement immediately. If and using a person’s private you suspect someone is being history or medical condition abused or mistreated and it is MAC’S CHC for personal gain. not life threatening, call APS Signs of financial ex- at 1-844-277-9300. PHARMACY ploitation include when an We have to work together elder “voluntarily” gives to strengthen protections for inappropriate financial elder abuse victims and pre- reimbursement for care or vent these crimes from occur- (406) 842-7434 companionship and when a ring so all Montanans can live 317 Madison St caregiver is living off the with dignity and independence elder. It includes when the as we age. Sheridan, MT elder signs legal documents, like a new will or Power of Kimberly Dudik is a can- Attorney, but is unable to didate for Montana Attorney Monday - Friday comprehend the transaction. General. She was a registered 9 am to 5:30 pm It also includes a caregiver nurse prior to her 16-year le- who controls an elder’s money gal career focused on protect-  Office Visits  Well-Child Check-Ups but fails to adequately provide ing vulnerable populations,  Well-Woman Exams  Life Insurance Exams for the elder’s needs. Signs including children and the  DOT Physicals  Sports Physicals include an unusual volume of elderly, making our commu-  Chiropractic Care  Osteopathic Care banking activity, especially if nities safer, and protecting  Acute and Chronic Health Care inconsistent with usual habits. citizens’ rights.  Evaluation and Treatment for Mental Health Issues  Tele-medicine to off-site specialists Signs also include suspicious Accepting most insurance including Medicare & Medicaid signatures on financial docu- Sliding Scale Payment Program available based on income ments and checks, spending or THE MADISONIAN B3 June 13, 2019 columns The Old and the Gray By Keith Axberg This, And now that I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, till I make known your strength to this generation and your power to all who are to come … Psalm 71

Our Valley high notes that are thrown in There is no one right way share that love. us the strength and the power for good measure by those to do church, of course. People Some may complain that’s we need to behave responsibly dirge-writing craftsmen of may look around and I suspect too simplistic. They could be in taking care of creation, in yore). they are bewildered by all the right. Who am I to argue? I loving one another, and in be- Well, we did some different choices out there in am sure God has enough space ing decent human beings – re- church-shopping back in those their communities. I think hu- in heaven that those who are flections of the Divine – in our I am old and gray-headed as church which, to be honest, I days and finally found a parish mans are diverse enough that of an exclusive bent can have own speaking and doing. I start this column. I wasn’t al- found quite boring. The mu- where the people stood to sing God recognizes a diversity their own quarters and not be We may botch things up ways that way, of course. I was sic leader would jump up and and knelt to pray and where it of expressions will, of neces- disturbed by the grand banquet from time to time; I know I once a bouncing baby boy – down trying to whip the con- seemed God was something sity, take place. I appreciate taking place for the rest. have, do, and will! But we have full of life and drool and (like- gregation into a frenzy when- other than a swear-word. And the more settled rhythm and That’s the other thing I’ve God’s word that we have been ly) a bit of other stuff as well. I ever they were singing one with that, something changed flow of a liturgically orient- learned. I am here, and my forgiven, are forgiven, and will knew nothing of God and don’t of their hymns, and yet the in me. ed church. Others may prefer life’s experience has spanned be forgiven. God expects us to know a whole lot more now. I congregation just dragged its I loved the calisthenics in more loosie-goosie expressions fewer than seven decades in pass that favor (called “grace”) feet and refused to become en- grew up in a family that didn’t church. We were always mov- of faith. Each is different from that continuum called eternity. along: “Forgive us … as we thused. go to church, so my earliest ing: standing, sitting, and the other, yet each points be- I don’t really think God ex- forgive …” We sang sitting down, as I experience of God was gen- kneeling. Worship wasn’t pas- yond itself to God. pects any of us to get our acts That’s my heart’s hope and recall, and if there is one thing erally as a word attached to a sive, but active, and I came to Today, I am old. I’m not de- all that well put together to be desire in this, our valley. Have I’ve learned over the interven- string of other words express- discover that a congregation crepit (yet), but there are days perfectly right about anything. a great week! ing decades it’s that one cannot ing some displeasure toward isn’t an audience sitting list- I feel my age more than oth- She is satisfied to have us sit sing while sitting down. You someone or some unpleasant lessly while watching an en- ers. I’m old and I have come in the back seat of the Family Keith Axberg writes on need to stand to allow your thing the adult members of the tertainment event up front, but to believe more and more two Sedan and not kill each other matters concerning life and diaphragm to work properly, family were experiencing (I’ll a community gathered before things about God: God is love, on this trip we call life. faith. He can be reached at and to get your air moving in mention no names). God to engage in a divine con- and in our being filled with God’s promise, as I under- [email protected]. and out with strength and gus- That changed over the years versation. the Divine, God expects us to stand it, is that God will lend and we began to attend a local to (and hit those gosh-awful

COMMODITY INSITE: Chernobyl; Part I by Jerry Welch

The critics are calling the t.v series, Cher- worst nuclear disaster in history, has jumped to daily bulletins as it was during this period.” been the most emotional and hectic that I have nobyl, possibly the greatest television show the No. 1 spot on IMDb’s all-time TV rankings “Even today, several years after the Cher- experienced in over ten years. Prices for grains, ever. Consider the following critiques posted on just days after the limited series concluded. nobyl incident, the grain markets are especially livestock, and virtually all other agricultural MarketWatch, a website normally devoted to, However, below is a chapter entitled, Cher- sensitive to any news or rumors about radiation commodities are literally skyrocketing.” “the markets” rather than movies: “The Game nobyl, from my book “Back To The Futures that affecting agriculture in the Soviet Union.” “The nuclear accident occured over a week- of Thrones may have attracted a record number I composed way back in 1986, describing the “On May 8, 1986, this article appeared in end. However, the world was kept in the dark by of viewers to its finale in April, but its HBOs impact that catastrophic nuclear accident had on my newsletter. Commodity futures soared this the ever-secret Soviets. It wasn’t until Tuesday, latest hit that’s getting all the critical love. the entire Big Four, stocks, bonds, currencies past week when news of a meltdown at a major April 29, that the news of the disaster became The Independent calls Chernobyl a “triumph and commodities. Hope you find something of Soviet nuclear power plant reached the market- public knowledge. And that is when trading of disaster. Forbes describes it “as an absolutely interest in my ancient ramblings. place. The accident occurred in an important went into a frenzied pitch.” stunning achievement of filmmaking”. RogerE- livestock and grain producing region of the So- bert.com “cheers it is brilliantly structured and “The Chernobyl nuclear accident was one of viet Union.” Part II of Chernobyl will appear next remarkable”. The New York Times says “its a several major events that occurred in 1986 that “The commodity markets have been totally week. Please stay tuned! tale of gripping detail and historical and scien- had a profound impact upon all markets. In the and completely dominated by the news of this tific import.” And Variety claims, “Chernobyl,” past twenty years of trading I have never seen disaster and its possible consequences. As a HBO’s gritty and horrifying retelling of the the commodity markets so sensitive to news and matter of fact, the past five days of trading have

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SUBMITTED BY: MONTANA DEPT. same time creating mitigation sites that can be NATURAL RESOURCES AND used to offset impacts of development else- CONSERVATION where.” The 2015 Montana Legislature created the The Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conser- grant opportunity when it passed the Greater vation Program is soliciting public comment Sage Grouse Stewardship Act. During the first The Wind on proposed uses of the Montana Sage Grouse Stewardship Fund grant cycle in 2016-2017, Habitat Stewardship Fund to benefit sage grouse about $2.8 million of Stewardship Fund dollars We rolled out of our sleeping bags, then scratched and stretched our legs. The cook was and conserve important sage grouse habitats. were leveraged with $6.6 million of federal and flipping hot cakes, frying hash browns, steak and eggs. MSGOT requests public scoping comments on private funds to conserve 43,148 acres of sage six proposals. grouse habitat. Approximately $3.2 million is Old Jed was giving me the eye. I tossed two forks of hay. A belly full was needed. He’d be The Nature Conservancy submitted an available for the current 2019 grant cycle. packing me all day. application to enter into a permanent conserva- A copy of each scoping notice, along with tion easement with the Willow Basin Ranch to maps and more information about the proposed Our camp was at the San Raphael, in Utah’s arid land. The river flowed a trickle but was mostly conserve 3,997 acres of core sage grouse habitat project and Habitat Quantification Tool results, rock and sand. in Beaverhead County near Dell. is available online at https://sagegrouse.mt.gov/ The Montana Land Reliance submitted two Grants. We shoveled down our breakfast, saddled up and hit the trail. We’d been warned about a little applications to enter into permanent conser- Written public comments may be submitted wind. Not one of us turned tail. vation easements with the Sauerbier Ranch on through postal mail or hand delivered to the 7,697 acres in Madison and Beaverhead counties Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program, We rode down through the riverbed. A great start for our ride. The canyon walls were steep, near Alder and with the Marc Lewis family on 1539 Eleventh Avenue, PO Box 201601, Hele- prob’ly three hundred feet each side. 2,011 acres near Grass Range in Fergus and na, MT 59620. Postal mail comments must be Petroleum counties, respectively. Both projects received on or before June 24, 2019. I’d never seen such beauty, all the rocks of deepest red. The thought of God’s creation just would conserve habitat in a core area. Comments may also be submitted electroni- kept running through my head. The Garfield County Conservation District cally through the public web application tool at submitted an application for a combined resto- https://sagegrouse.mt.gov/Team. Look for the But my humble thought soon faded by a gale force so extreme. A howling coming up the ration and 30-year term lease on 12,901 acres comment box and link in the lower right side of canyon like a banshee scream! of the Burgess Ranch in Garfield County near your screen. Electronic comments and attached Haxby Point. Restoration work entails reseed- documents must be received by 8 a.m. on June I cinched my hat then tied my neck bandana ‘cross my face. I wondered ‘bout the campsite. ing cropland back to native rangeland. 24, 2019. Would the tents all be in place? The Petroleum County Conservation Dis- The Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation trict submitted two applications for projects in Program will review public scoping comments We rode atop the bluff to see our camp come into view. Not a single tent was standing. That central Montana. One proposal is for a 30-year received and prepare a draft environmental old wind had blown plumb through. term lease on 11,703 acres of the King Ranch. assessment. The assessment is expected to be The other proposal is for a combination of available for public review and comment later The horses set their fastest pace until we reached our site. We found tents from hell to breakfast. restoration work (conifer removal and reseeding this summer. MSGOT is expected to select We were headed into night. cropland to rangeland) and a 25-year term lease grant recipients during a regularly scheduled on about 5,625 acres of the Gran Prairie Ranch. public meeting in the fall of 2019. So, we cleaned the trailers out and swept the horse turds off the floors. Laid sleeping bags Both projects are located west of Winnett and The Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Con- from end to end, then promptly closed the doors. would conserve core habitat for the duration of servation Program works to sustain viable the leases. sage grouse populations and conserve habitat, One trailer stocked the kitchen. Now we had a place to eat. The stoves and chairs were placed “Habitat conservation is a key component enabling Montanans to maintain control of their so every cowboy had a seat. of Montana’s conservation strategy, especially lands, wildlife, and economy by avoiding a list- on private lands where most of Montana’s sage ing of the Greater Sage-grouse under the federal The cowboys sat close to the stoves and weathered out the storm. The tarps and tents were grouse live,” said Carolyn Sime, Sage Grouse Endangered Species Act. The future of sage blown away but dang sure we’d be warm. Habitat Conservation Program Manager. “The grouse in Montana will depend on our collective purpose of these grants is to maintain, enhance, efforts. Now if you’re wondering who’s in charge, part of your daily thoughts. No need to even give a and restore sage grouse habitats, while at the guess, Mother Nature calls the shots. THE MADISONIAN B4 June 13, 2019 comics & Puzzles Sudoku

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS to the Montana Club Phase I Subdivision Washington, D.C. 20250, or the Rural Office at (406) 843-4277 or email madco@ via mail to P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, MT RV Conservation IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF within the Big Sky Resort Mountain Village Utilities Service, Washington, D.C. 20205, madisoncountymt.gov for bid specifications 596755; by phone to (406) 843-5250; by fax MNAXLP THE STATE OF MONTANA, COUNTY Overall Development Plan ‘POD A’ area, or the organization, or all, written complaint. and terms. Bids will be opened at the regular to (406) 843-5229; or email to CMarxer@ OF MADISON IN RE ESTATE OF: GARY the subject property is legally described as Such complaint must be filed no later than Commissioners’ meeting in Virginia City on madisoncountymt.gov. Comments will be NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY CLIFFORD HUFF, also known as GARY an un-platted tract of land in the northwest 90 days after the alleged discrimination, July 2, 2019, at 1:00 PM. received through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, MUNICIPAL BUDGET C. HUFF, Deceased. Cause No. DP-29- quarter of Section 30, Township 6 South, or by such later date which the Secretary (Pub. June, 13, 20, 2019) June 27, 2019. In the event of substantial The Ruby Valley Conservation District is 2019-15 That the undersigned has been Range 3 East, P.M.M., Madison County, of Agriculture or the Rural Utilities Service MC Commissioners comment or protest to the issuance of the The Town of West Yellowstone municipal appointed Personal Representative of the Montana. Comments are encouraged to be extends the time for filing. Identity of MNAXLP permit, the Madison County Floodplain preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2019- above-named estate. All persons having submitted and should be received by 3:00 complainants will be kept confidential Administrator may hold a public hearing 2020 will be submitted to the governing claims against said decedent are required p.m. on June 21, 2019, and may be sent except to the extent necessary to carry out NOTICE FOR PUBLIC to determine whether the permit shall body on June 18, 2019 at the Town Council to present their claims within four (4) months to the Madison County Planning Board by: the purpose of the Rules and Regulations.” COMMENT REQUEST FOR be issued. Cody Marxer, Floodplain meeting. The public is invited to attend after the date of the first publication of this Mail to P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, Montana, 3 RIVERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT Administrator Madison County and any citizen or interested party may notice, or said claims will be forever barred. 59755; Fax to (406) 843-5229; or E-mail INC. (Tyler P. Cobb - Secretary) PERMIT (Pub. June, 13, 2019) appear at the meeting to be heard for or Claims must either be mailed to NEOLA to [email protected]. Oral (Pub. June13, 2019) Sealed bids will be accepted at the The MC Planning Board against any part of the proposed budget. M. HUFF, the Personal Representative, or written comments may also be given 3Rivers Madison County Floodplain Administrator MNAXLP After the June 21, 2019 public submittal, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 341, at the public hearing. The preliminary plat MNAXLP has received a Floodplain Development the preliminary budget will be available Sheridan, MT 59749, or filed with the Clerk and supplemental information pertaining Permit application request from Jeremiah REQUEST FOR BID for public inspection at the Town offic¬es, of the above-entitled Court. Dated: May 13, to this proposed subdivision is available PRELIMINARY BUDGET Theys, P.E. of Great West Engineering on The Ruby Valley Conservation District is located at 440 Yellowstone Avenue, Monday 2019 /s/sNEOLA M. HUFF, for review at: • Madison County The Town of Twin Bridges has completed behalf of Madison County and Jordan Ruby seeking qualified contractors to perform through Friday 8AM to 5PM. The fiscal year Personal Representative STATE OF Planning Office, 103 W. Wallace, Virginia their preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year River Ranch, LLC to install bank stabilization chemical herbicide treatments as part 2019-2020 budget addresses revenue MONTANA :ss COUNTY OF MADISON City; • Madison Valley Library, 210 2019-2020. Approval of the preliminary within the Regulated Flood Hazard Area of of noxious weed management efforts in sources, maintenance, operation, the NEOLA M. HUFF, being first duly sworn, West Main Street, Ennis; • Big Sky Fire budget will be on June 27th at 7:00 pm the Ruby River. The project is intended to the Upper Ruby watershed in Southwest capital improvement plan, debt payments, upon oath, deposes and says: That she Department, Station 1, 650 Rainbow Trout at a special meeting. The meeting will be protect a section of Duncan District Road Montana. RVCD is administering a Wildlife and equipment purchases for the general has read the foregoing NOTICE TO Run, Big Sky Call (406) 843-5250 for more located at Town Hall (104 E. 6th Ave, Twin and its bridge over the river from continued Habitat Improvement Program award on fund, special revenue funds, debt service CREDITORS and that the facts and matters information. Darlene Tussing, President, Bridges, MT). If anyone would like to review bank erosion through installation of riprap behalf of the State of Montana in partnership funds, capital project funds, and enterprise contained therein are true, correct, accurate Madison County Planning Board the budget they can stop in at the office or at two sites near the bridge. The subject with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services which funds. The Town Council will hold budget and complete to the best of her knowledge (Pub. June 6, 13, 2019) call 684-5243. Any taxpayer or resident may property at Site #1 is located within the will manage invasive species populations work sessions to make further revisions and belief. I make this declaration under Madison County Planning Board appear and be heard at the meeting. Duncan District Road public right-of way in in priority wildlife habitats. The project to the Fiscal year 2019-2020 preliminary penalty of perjury under the laws of the State MNAXLP (Pub. June, 13, 20, 2019) Section 5, Township 5 North, Range 5 West, area is located on public lands within the budget starting June 25, 2019 in the council of Montana. /s/ NEOLA M. HUFF Personal Twin Bridges Town P.M.M., Madison County, Mt., and at Site #2 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest chambers of the Town Hall, located at 440 Representative SUBSCRIBED AND 3 RIVERS COMPLIANCE MNAXLP is legally described as part of Lot 24 of the south of Alder, MT. If interested please Yellowstone Avenue. Citizens are invited to SWORN to before me this 13 day of May, ASSURANCE ANNUAL PUBLIC Amended Plat No. 3 of Part of Ruby Oxbow contact Shirley Galovic, RVCD Administrator attend and any resident or interested party 2019. /s/ KALI STENDER Notary Public for NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS: Subdivision in Section 6, Township 5 North, at [email protected]. Interested parties will may appear at the meetings and be heard the State of Montana Residing at: Sheridan, 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc., filed Sealed bids will be accepted at the Range 5 West, P.M.M., Madison County, be sent additional information including a for or against any part of the proposed MT My Commission expires: 12/01/2022 with the Federal Government, a Compliance Madison County Commissioners’ Office, Mt. A description of the proposed project is request for proposal outlining the requested budget. Final adoption of the 2019-2020 (SEAL) Personal Representative’s Attorney: Assurance in which it assures the Rural P.O. Box 278, 103 W. Wallace, Virginia available for review at the Madison County information that contractors will need to fiscal year budget is anticipated on August Karen McMullin Post Office Box 55 Ennis, Utilities Service that it will comply fully with City, Montana, until 1:00 PM on July 2, Planning Office, 103 W. Wallace, Virginia provide to bid on this project. Please reply 20, 2019. MT 59729 Telephone: (406) 682-7878 all requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights 2019, for acquisition and delivery of: 1 – City, MT 59755. Comments concerning the by June 14, 2019 with your request for (Pub. June 6, 13, 2019) (Pub. May 30, June 6, 13, 2019) Act of 1964, and the Rules and Regulations New Wheel Loader Backhoe to Madison above request should be directed to the additional information. Town of West Yellowstone Karen McMullin of the Department of Agriculture issued County. Please contact the Commissioners’ Madison County Floodplain Administrator (Pub. June 13, 2019) MNAXLP MNAXLP thereunder, to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of MADISON COUNTY PLANNING race, sex, age, color, or national origin, or BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC on the basis of handicap, be excluded from HEARING participation in, be denied the benefits of, or The Madison County Planning Board will be otherwise subjected to discrimination in its conduct a public hearing on Monday, June program and the operation of its facilities. 24, 2019 at 2:15 pm at Moonlight Lodge, Under the Assurance, this organization is 66 Mountain Loop Rd, Big Sky, Montana. committed not to be discriminate against The Board will consider the agenda item any person on the grounds of race, sex, and make a recommendation to the age, color, or national origin, or on the basis Board of County Commissioners who will of handicap, in its policies and practices take final action. A request by Haystack relating to treatment of beneficiaries and Development Inc. on behalf of Big Sky participants including rates, conditions Resort LLC for Preliminary Plat approval and extension of service, use of any of its of Montana Club Subdivision Phase II, facilities, attendance at or any participation which would divide 45.44 acres from the in any meetings of beneficiaries and larger parent tract into 18 single-family participants or exercise of any rights of such lots, 1 multi-family condominium lot, 6 open beneficiaries and participants in the conduct space lots, 1 open space/utility lot and 1 of this organization. “Any person who operations and maintenance lot for a total believes himself or herself or any specific of 27 new lots with 32 total residential units. class of individuals, to be subjected by this Accessed from an extension of Territorial organization to discrimination prohibited Drive off of Rising Bull Road residential by Title VI of the Act and the Rules and and maintenance lots are proposed to Regulations issued thereunder may by be served by existing public water and himself or herself, or a representative, wastewater systems. 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MENTAL HEALTH REAL ESTATE PHARMACY Did I Have a Panic Attack? What do I need to know about Ticks? Q: Why Is Pre-approval Important? Q: Panic attacks can wake you Q: Common tickborne diseases are reported in Montana, and now’s the A: while sleeping and seem to occur Buyer’s mortgage pre-approval is good for A: season! Ticks often live in grassy, unexpectedly. Panic attacks A: everyone in the transaction. It saves time, brushy, or wooded areas. You can reduce generally develop in young adults, and money and removes the uncertainty of knowing your risk of being infected with a tickborne women are twice as likely as men to whether the buyer will be qualified after negotiating illness by using an effective insect repellant have panic attacks. Great discomfort on exposed skin; such as 20% or more of a contract. The direct benefits include: DEET, picaridin, or IR3535. Consider and fear can increase within minutes o Looking at “Right” homes – price, size, amenities, treating clothing and tents with products and may include symptoms such as: location containing 0.5% permethrin. Wear protective clothing. You should shower after being pounding heart, palpitations, dizziness, o Find the best loan – rate, term, type light headedness, fear of losing control, nausea or abdominal outdoors and do a thorough tick check. Make sure to check under the arms, distress, fear of dying, sensations of shortness of breath, shaking o Uncover credit issues early – time to cure possible problems ears, belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist, and on the hairline and scalp. Remember to check yourself, other family or trembling, and sweating. Several of these symptoms may cause o Negotiating power – price, terms & timing o Close quicker – verifications have been made members, and pets. To properly remove an attached tick use tweezers to people to frequently see their physician or go to the emergency room grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Then pull upward believing they have a serious life-threatening issue. Due to feeling There is a significant difference in having a trusted mortgage professional take a with steady pressure. After removing the tick or tick parts, thoroughly embarrassed, these symptoms can trigger lack of communication loan application and run all the necessary verifications compared to going through clean the bite area and your hands. calculators on a lender’s website. Besides the peace of mind, the cost of being pre- Although most tickborne illnesses can be treated with antibiotics, they can with family, friends, and even physicians. Panic attacks are real and be tricky to diagnose. See your doctor immediately if you have been bitten they are treatable through therapy and medications prescribed by approved is a bargain and generally, limited to the cost of the credit report. by a tick and if you experience any of these symptoms: Fever, fatigue, your physician if necessary. Please do not isolate or suffer in silence, Even if a person has been pre-approved, a second opinion from a different lender muscle aches, body aches, rash, or headaches. contact your physician or therapist if you experience any of these may be a good option. It can verify there is a good deal or you’ll discover that you symptoms. can improve it. Either way, it works to your advantage. Contact me if you’d like a recommendation of a trusted lender.

Lisa Brubaker, LCSW Michelle VanDyke, Broker Gary Hadley, PharmD, BCGP (406) 670-4546 beRkshiRe haThaway • (406) 596-4288 MaC’s ChC PhaRMaCy • 406-842-7434 Ask the Contact us at 406.682.7755 Expertor [email protected] THE MADISONIAN B9 June 13, 2019 Schoolhouse celebrates 110 years SUBMITTED BY: JAN SMITH

The present Bear Creek Schoolhouse was built in 1909 to replace the old one room log building. The Cameron Community Club owns and is responsible for the school’s upkeep and began several years ago to repair age damage, replace broken windows, and a good paint job among other things. Recently, thanks to some good hearts and strong backs, the worn back door was replaced with a sturdy locking door. Being an odd size, this took some carpentry expertise and with the help of several people the job was finished. Kate and Eric Roberts took a look at the project and engaged Orvin Severeid and Bob Manners to do the installation. Kyle Marsh at Ennis Lumber, along with the CB Orvin Severeid and Bob Manners Ranch provided funding and materials for the job, making the in front of the Bear Creek building more secure. Thank you all for your part in securing Schoolhouse this great old building. The schoolhouse remains in use both by the Club and others PHOTO COURTESY JAN SMITH who find it a charming place for a small wedding or party. Last Christmas it was filled to capacity with neighbors for a potluck meal and visit from Santa. In March, the schoolhouse hosted the annual Pinochle parties and in June we’ll enjoy our local community BBQ. July 20 brings the popular Cowboy Poetry Evening with local musicians and poets entertaining one and all. A catered supper is available for $15, the rest is free, with an opportunity for those who wish to donate to the upkeep of the schoolhouse. Find Fellowship Get Results. With Us Call 682-7755

- Christian Science CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Area Senior Meals Services LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday Service & Sheridan Ward - Visitors Welcome Sunday School 10 a.m. Sacrament Meeting Sundays, 10:00 a.m. ENNIS SENIOR CENTER ALL WELCOME Sunday School 315 W Main Street; Monday – Friday 10 a.m.. – 2 p.m., 11:20 a.m. Each week a Bible lesson full of R S & Priesthood Reservations 682-4422 To help us plan, please call at least 24 healing Christian concepts is read 12:10 p.m. aloud in our Sunday service. hours in advance for meal delivery or if you plan to dine in. Mutual (Youth Group) 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Weds. 7:00p.m. 24 hours in advance for meal delivery or if you plan to 3560 | MT State Hwy 287 dine in. www.ChristianScience.com Sheridan 842-5860 Monthly Open •Thursday June 13 – Pulled Pork sandwich, Bible Study & Discussion Bishop Shaw 684-5255 veggie sticks, dessert, Red Hat Ladies Families, kids & everyone welcomed! Rocky Mountain •Friday, June 14 – Potato Bacon Chowder, salad 4th Saturday each month 2-5pm Baptist Church HARRISON cornbread, dessert Pinochle at 12:30 Twin Bridges Will Stevens, Pastor COMMUNITY CHURCH •Monday, June 17 – Taco salad, roll, dessert, Mahjong Senior & Community Center Harrison, Montana at 1:00 p.m. March 23 topic: Book of Esther 682-4949 Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. •Tuesday June 18 – BLT Ranch Chicken wrap, Info (406) 684-5181 Scott or Dawn Sunday School 9:45am Sunday School & Morning Service 11am Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. onion petals, dessert, Pan at 12:45 p.m. •Wednesday June 19 – Reuben, macaroni salad fruit, 3 RIVERS Afternoon Service 1:30pm Pastor Joe Miller Tuesday Womens Bible Study 6pm Come Worship & Sing Praises dessert, Mahjong at 1:00 p.m. Family Church Wednesday Night Prayer Group 6pm To Our God. Spread the Word! •Thursday, June 20 – Hot dog, potato salad, veggie NON- DENOMINATIONAL Worship - Sundays - 10:30 am 6 Blocks South of City Complex sticks, dessert “Join the Revolution” Located in the heart of Madison Valley for the Madison 3648 MT Hwy. 287 Hearts of Madison Valley Valley RUBY VALLEY FOOD PANTRY, Sheridan, MT Presbyterian SHERIDAN 3RiversFamilyChurch.org Church Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Located at 114 WORSHIP N. Main St., in Valley Assembly (formerly New Beginnings). September - April ~ 11 a.m. Serving the Ruby Valley from Silver Star to Virginia May - August ~ 9:30 a.m. City.Contact Doug 842-5587 or Jim 842-5573 for more Everyone Welcome, Fully Accessible Phil 2:16 information. In communion with ELCA, UCC, RCA Holding forth the word of life: Rev. Jean M. Johnson 682-4355 ~ Ennis Dr. Ray Teston MEALS ON WHEELS, Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Pastor SHERIDAN Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. The Sheridan Senior Center offers meals for seniors 60 Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. years and older, Monday - Friday. Seniors may choose to Wednesday Nights: eat at the Senior Center, family style for $3.50, or have their Prayer meeting 6 p.m. meals delivered for $4. Delivered meals are within the city THE BAHA’I FAITH ENNIS ASSEMBLY OF GOD limits of Sheridan and should be called in by 10 a.m. Contact Loving God, Loving People 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT O SON OF MY HANDMAID! 114 N. Main, Sheridan Phone 682-4244 SBC Shirley Sand at 842-5966. Guidance hath ever been given by Sunday School 9:30 AM 842-5845 words and now it is given by deeds. Worship Service 10:30 AM Pastor Duane B. Deshner MADISON VALLEY Everyone must show forth deeds BAPTIST CHURCH that are pure and holy, for words are Wednesday Ministries Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. VIRGINIA CITY CAFÉ the property of all alike, whereas Kids Club Submerge (K-6) 3:15 PM Wednesday Valley Kids- after Aides for the hearing impaired such deeds as these belong only Family Dinner 5:30 PM school to 6:45 p.m. Senior meals for Madison County Seniors 60 and over to Our loved ones. Strive then with heart and soul to distinguish Youth and Adult Bible Study/Prayer will be served at the Virginia City Cafe on Tuesday & yourselves by your deeds. In this Meeting 6:30 PM Ruby Valley Food Pantry- Thursdays from 11 am to 3 pm for $4.00. wise We counsel you in this holy Saturdays 10 a.m.-Noon and resplendent tablet. Pastor Greg Ledgerwood • Thursday, June 13 –Lasagna with side salad and Our mission is to Love Jesus, Love Ruby Valley United garlic toast, dessert www.bahai.org | 406-451-3923 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT People, and Reach the Valley. Methodist Parish Bahá’ís of Madison County 682-4197 • Tuesday, June 18 –Chicken strips with fries, dessert Invites You To Worship With Us

Reverend Susan DeBree TWIN BRIDGES Madison County Episcopal Churches Ruby Valley SENIOR CENTER In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Office: (406) 842-5934 Baptist Church Home: (406) 842-7732 The Twin Bridges Senior and Community Center Tony Shaw, Pastor Join Us for Sunday Worship! Church of the Valley provides meals for seniors every Monday, Wednesday and 842-5602 Twin Bridges Friday at noon at the Twin Bridges Senior and Community Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Worship & Sunday School Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Center. Meals are for seniors 60 years and up (spouses and

10 a.m. adult forum Sunday Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel UMC caregivers are invited). Donations for meals are appreciated. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Sheridan Activities include bingo each Monday, cards on Wednesday. Worship 8:30 a.m. www.rvec.org Bible Study Wednesday Eve 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. The Senior Center Group meets the first Monday of each 9:00 a.m. Prayer requests: One block behind IGA, Sheridan Ready Set Grow Preschool month at 6 p.m. 682-4199 843-5296 842-7713 Contact Julie Russell 842-5876 All meals served with fresh, homemade rolls and butter Activities continue during May and include: bingo with Gayle on Monday; cards/puzzles/games on Wednesday. •Wednesday, June 12 – Oven fried chicken, biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggie, salad, apple dessert GET RESULTS. •Friday, June 14 (FLAG DAY)–Shredded Pork BBQ sandwich, baked beans, potaot salad, veggie tray & dip, cheesecake advertise in The Madisonian. •Monday, June 17–Ham, cheesy hashbrowns, veggie, call 682-7755 to make a plan. salad, lemon pie •Wednesday, June 19–Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green pea salad, jello dessert

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. THE MADISONIAN B10 June 13, 2019

TUESDAYS Monday, May 27 through Lunch $10.00 per adult (if not Saturday, June 22 FRIDAYS Sunday, September 15 riding) & children over 10. 5 p.m. Commissioner’s Meeting, Noon – 4 p.m. Plenty of room for parking your Community Photography Tennis, Ennis Virginia City Jefferson Valley Museum trailers! No dogs allowed on the Show 9 a.m. til 1p.m., come play Madison Co. Commissioners is Open ride or in the food area. Local photographers will be tennis at the Madison Meadows meet every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Come walk through Montana’s There’s only a little more than a showing a photograph at Golf Course. All levels welcome. Annex Building. history at the Jefferson Valley week to go! Check the website the Elling House. The show Museum. Each area has a story for how to get there. Tickets are is open to anyone in the Story Time, Ennis of the families that settled this available at the venue too if you Madison County Community Children’s Story & Craft Time, Pre-K to Grade 2, 11 a.m. area and the connection to prefer. wishing to show their skill Virginia City Madison Valley Public Library. Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at other cities through mining, as a photographer. Each 682-7244. the Thompson Hickman Library. music and politics. Saturday, June 15 photographer may exhibit one Live Music Special tours from schools and 10 a.m. photograph measuring no larger Live Music, Ennis Movie Night, Virginia City organizations are welcome and Madison County Democrats than 11” by 14”. Photographs Willlie’s Distillery hosts live TH Movie Night at the Thompson- should be scheduled ahead by Monthly Meeting must be ready for hanging, in music in the tasting room, 5:30 FRI. JUNE 14 Hickman Madison County calling 406.287.7813 Madison County Democrats a frame and mat, and have the p.m. Library Big Bo and Girl Kacey will hold their monthly meeting artist’s name written on the Every other Tuesday night at Wednesday, June 12 at the Thompson-Hickman back. Each entry should be FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY 7:00 p.m. Friday TH 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Library in Virginia City. For more accompanied an index card SAT. JUNE 15 Habitat for Humanity Pick Up Day information, contact Cindy with the title of the photograph, Live Music - Norris Open Table Tennis, Pony 7 - 9 Drop off any donations for Gockel at 406.682.7285 or at the photographer’s name, 7 p.m. Tessy Lou and The Habitat for Humanity at [email protected] and any other information the p.m. For all ages and skill levels - Ennis True Value. Habitat for photographer wishes to share. Farmers’ Market, Twin Shotgun AllStars Two Tables Humanity will be at the True Saturday, June 15 Entries must be submitted Bridges At the Pony School Value once a month from 7 p.m. by 5 p.m. on June 20 at the 9 a.m. every day. Info @ 685-3481 June – September. Tone Benders at Norris Hot Thompson Hickman Library. Springs Support group, Ennis Thursday, June 13 The Mighty Tone-Benders are Saturday, June 22 Ennis family and friends support 8:30 1 p.m. focusing on Roots -oriented 7 p.m. group for those struggling with Madison Valley Book Club Folk/Rock/Country/Blues Mike Dowling Concert addiction. 5 p.m. 100 Prairie Madison Valley Book Club will Originals sprinkled with tasty When the late, great Vassar Way, 599-3659. 682-5553 meet June 13th at 1:00pm unexpected cover renditions Clements heard Mike Dowling at the Madison Valley Manor in a Keyboard/Acoustic Guitar/ play guitar back in 1975 he did in the Activities Room. (Note Vocal format spanning a the sensible thing. He hired WEDNESDAYS the change of location for this musical variety from Western him. Mike was the guitarist in month) Swing , New Orleans Barrel- Vassar’s first touring band and Killers of the Flower Moon by house , Muscle Shoals R&B , can be heard on his Grammy- Tennis, Ennis 9 a.m. til 1p.m., come play Davis Grann will be discussed. Tin-Pan Alley Song-Craft, Celtic nominated “Nashville Jam”. tennis at the Madison Meadows Martha Klaumann will be the Murder Reels , to Sammy Cahn Clements called him simply, Golf Course. All levels welcome. discussion Leader. /Johnny Mercer Torch ballads “One of the finest guitarists for all ages listening & dancing. there is, anywhere. “Echoing TOPS, Ennis Friday, June 14 that sentiment is an ever- Weekly weigh-ins are 7 p.m. Sunday, June 16 growing chorus of music critics, at 8:30 a.m. Neil Filo Beddow at Norris 7 p.m. guitar students, and acoustic Meetings at 9 a.m. Hot Springs Michael Trew at Norris Hot music fans from throughout the MVMC in downstairs Beddow plays original folk rock Springs world. conference room. Jeanne, for the soul and describes his Pacific Northwest artist, ADMISSION IS BY DONATION 682-3299 guitar style as the West Dakota Michael Trew will be performing stutter - his lyrically scrambled original alt-folk music and Sunday, June 23 Books and Babies, Ennis iambic pentameter can be select flower-power gems, 2 p.m. Madison Valley Public Library, politically bent, spiritually employing vocals, guitar, 2019 Linderman Lecture Madison Conservation 10:30 a.m. 682-7244 seeking, tongue in cheek keyboard and flute. Series: “Secrets of the District Meeting humorous with just a twist To hear Michael Trew’s music Virginia City Masonic Lodge” of serious. For a sampling of visit: The EHAHC, in partnership with Baby Bistro, Ennis Monday, First and third Wednesday of music visit: www.michaeltrewmusic.com the Virginia City Preservation the month at the Madison Valley June 17 https://soundcloud.com/neil- www.facebook.com/ Alliance, is sponsoring their Tak Hom Hell Public Library and 11 a.m. filo-beddow michaeltrewmusic. sixth Linderman Series history 7 pm https://youtu.be/vvyef4DSci8 programs. The general theme Madison Valley Public Library THURSDAYS Call 682-7289 of the Linderman Series talks Saturday, June 15 Four Fridays: June 21, July in 2019 will be the cultural and MV Woman’s Club Heart 8:30 a.m. 19, August 16, September 20 social life of 19th Century and FIRST THURS OF EA. MONTH Pony Poker Ride 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. early 20th Century Virginia City. Tt September through May at Join the Pony Homecoming Evening of Art noon at the Madison Valley Club Fund Raiser at its 15th At the Gallery 287 and the Baptist Church. annual Pony Poker ride. The Cattleman Gallery in Ennis, ride is held at the SITZ ANGUS Montana RANCH -- 7 Miles West of Come enjoy refreshments and MV Manor Auxilary Meeting, Cafe & Catering | Dine In Or Take Out Harrison on Norwegian Creek meet the featured artists at Ennis REGULAR WEEKLY SECOND THURS 108 N. Main Street | Sheridan | 842-7999 Road. Look for signs! two of the friendliest and finest JUNE 24-28, 10AM - 2PM Registration for the Poker Ride galleries in Montana. Free and EVENTS OF EA. MONTH MON & WED 11-2 and TUE, THUR, FRI 11-7 1 p.m., Madison Valley Manor Free Admission, Ages 2+ is 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the trail open to all ages. Bring your SunRoom St. Mary's Catholic Church Hall in Laurin head site. guests and friends! MONDAYS www.theshovelandspoon.com Call 406-565-1130 to register by June 15th. The ride will start between For more information email SUP Land/Water Fitness 9 – 10 a.m. and it’s an [email protected] or visit Madison County Mental Class, Ennis, approximately 10-mile trail ride. https://www.facebook.com/ Health Local Advisory Paddle & Pilates on stand- NO LATE ENTRIES. Be ride- events/371131383503952/ Council, Virginia City up paddleboards on Ennis ready before or at 10 a.m. Meeting the first Monday of Lake. 75-minute classes every (arrival between 8:30 and 9:30 Mondays, Wednesdays and each month from 2:30 - 4:30 Thursday at 7 a.m. Call or text to park, saddle up, and sign in). Fridays p.m. at Thompson-Hickman Christine at 406-600-6379 to $30 for one poker hand, 6:30 p.m. Library. reserve your spot. ride and lunch. Extra hands Adult Pickleball available ($10). To register visit All adults are welcomed to play Ennis Arts Association, Ennis Ke’lah Savage-Willauer, MSW, LCSW Willie’s Distillery Trivia Night the website. Please note that pickleball at the Sheridan Ball Meet on the second Monday of Thursdays at 312 Main St., Licensed Clinical Social Worker #7713 you must be 18+ for poker Fields at AR 72150. Come join every month at 10:30 a.m. Ennis, 6 p.m. hands. Children ride for free; the fun! ennisartsassociation.org Peak Mental Health, LLC Lunch $5 per child (under 10); phone: 406-925-9441 email: [email protected]

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