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75¢ | Volume 141, Issue 5 www.madisoniannews.com Thursday, November 29, 2012 Accident claims life of Dillon man near Twin Ben Coulter of the semi truck from Alberta, The Madisonian Canada was not injured in the [email protected] accident. The Montana Highway Pa- A Dillon man was killed trol conducted an investigation early Friday morning on MT at the scene, and it appears that Highway 41 south of Twin alcohol was not a factor. Madi- Bridges when the pickup truck son County Undersheriff Roger he was riding passenger in was Thompson said while the driver struck by a semi tractor-trailer. of the pickup truck was wear- 70-year-old David Kendall ing his seatbelt, a preliminary was pronounced dead on the review of the scene indicated scene after the crash occurred. that Kendall was not. Kendall and the driver of the “The final investigation four-door Ford pickup truck will determine that or not,” said were traveling north bound on Thompson. Highway 41 shortly after 6a m. Thompson added that stud- when they began to make a left ies show seatbelts save lives by turn into a pull out. The semi preventing people from being truck was attempting to pass thrown from their vehicles dur- the pickup from behind in an ing an accident. open passing zone and struck “There are so many people the pickup, forcing the vehicle in Montana who die because off the road. they’re not wearing their seat- The driver of the pickup belt that probably otherwise was treated for injuries at Ruby would have lived,” he contin- Valley Hospital before being ued. “Family and friends are flown to Missoula for further needlessly having to get the bad treatment. Kendall was ejected news that someone has died and from the pickup and sustained they didn’t need to.” severe head injuries. The driver Commissioners support Submitted by Joe Dilschneider Madison Byways grant This group spike elk are safe from hunters until next year when they become brow-tined bulls.

Ben Coulter erty with the goal of allowing The Madisonian elementary school children to Hunting season comes to a close [email protected] walk or ride bicycles to school. The 6-foot-wide trail will be Hunter numbers dip slightly in southwest Montana in 2012 VIRGINIA CITY – At a mix of concrete and asphalt By Allison Clark summary. Overall success was down Pauline. “I had to go way back their regular meeting last Tues- surface material and will com- [email protected] Considering that the Galla- 2.2 percent and the total num- in there; a lot higher, a lot deep- day the Madison County Com- ply with the American Disabili- tin check station only operated ber of elk killed was down by er and a lot further. I could have missioners supported an ap- ties Act. The cost for this phase A few hunters around the the first and last weeks of this 452. And what most hunters shot a lot of cows. “ plication for a Safe Routes to of the project is approximately county earned bragging rights year, and that the Livingston come for, and want to leave All in all, word around School Grant that will create $50,000, and Vujovich hopes this hunting season. However, check station was not open at all with, is a cow or bull elk. town is that this season was a infrastructure and increase safe that the Safe Routes to School the sight of legs hanging out of last year, in reality, 2012 did not Ennis resident, Doug Pau- struggle for most hunters. Snow accessibility for Ennis school Grant will cover this cost. the truck bed and the smile of fall too far behind 2011. line, spent about 25 days of fell later this year than most children. “We are connecting a big the hunter celebrating at the bar Even though percentages this hunting season out in the years, leaving the elk up high Ennis resident and town area with a lot of future de- with friends while other hunters seem to be steady, the number Gravelly and Madison ranges. and harder to track. New FWP commissioner Becky Vujovich velopment and development look on with elk envy has not of actual hunters through the He filled his antelope and deer hunting regulations also came presented the grant application to town where they have gro- been commonplace. check stations from last year is tags, but no elk. into play this year. In the past, and explained the three phases cery stores, where they have On paper, overall numbers down by almost 3,000. Pauline agrees that the cow elk could be shot during of the project. all the things that they need,” of hunters through Region 3 This past weekend, and the weather for the past few years any of the five weeks. Late sea- The first phase includes the she said. “It’s providing them a check stations during general last, of big game hunting defi- may not have been conducive son tags were also available. engineering for the Golf Course way to get to recreation safely, deer and elk season with a suc- nitely showed a rise of hunters to the hunt; however, he is not This year, hunters were Connection Trail that will link and to also recreate for free in cess were slightly down from with successful kills from week complaining about the amount limited to one elk. And, if they the Valley Garden, Pintail, Sky- a healthy way. It’s very impor- last year, by .8 percent, accord- five. However, compare this of elk he saw this season. wanted to shoot a cow, they view and North 40 subdivisions tant.” ing to the Montana Fish, Wild- past year to 2010, and there is a “I probably saw as many, life and Parks check station drastic decrease. or more elk than last year,” says Turn to HUNT on pg. 2 to Ennis Public School prop- Turn to BYWAYS on pg. 2 Commissioners discuss capital improvement plan with fire district Ben Coulter and involvement and planning tion, said trustee Bernie Oglietti. residential structures outside the tions within the district are op- as well as partially fund the appa- The Madisonian and capital improvement. While Ennis resident Renee 15-minute response time zone. erations and maintenance, a fully ratus replacement program. [email protected] the district has already made sig- Lemon explained that data col- Lemon’s data indicates that funded apparatus replacement Oglietti continued to summa- nificant headway in facilitating lected about development in the the district could meet their base- program and capital equipment, rize the proposal to conduct a mail The Madison County Com- the strategic planning process, MVRFD using geographic infor- line performance criteria for those facilities communications etc., ballot on March 19, 2013 asking missioners met with the Madison the purpose of Tuesday’s meeting mation systems indicates of the planning areas by adding fire sta- but ultimately the cost of such taxpayers to permit the district to Valley Rural Fire District’s board was to discuss the components of 2120 residential structures, only tions at Meadow Creek and Var- a program did not match an ac- sell $985,000 in general obliga- of trustees for lunch on Tuesday to the fourth section of that process: 77 percent are within the 15-min- ney, known as a Rapid Response ceptable level of taxation to the tion bonds for 10 years at an es- discuss the capital improvement analyzing district development, ute response time from a fire sta- Scenario. The data also suggests district. This cost would collect timated rate of 3.5 percent as well plan for the district. defining performance criteria, de- tion. Lemon said the board created an increase of 933 residential an additional 48 mills on top of as increase the permanent levy by The district contracted with fining engine company and deter- 10 different planning areas based structures in the district by the the 16 mills that district residents six mills. The MVRFD board an- Montana State University to facil- mining costs. on watershed boundaries, existing year 2042 using an analysis that already pay for fire protection ser- ticipates they will adopt an elec- itate a strategic planning process The MVRFD board and staff development patterns, highways places homes on developable land vices. tion resolution at their December for the district, and the four sec- define the baseline performance and the Madison River. The plan- using an existing development As a result, a compromised meeting that will state those questions of this plan included policy criteria to be 90 percent of struc- ning areas that present a concern pattern. funding plan was developed to tions and the questions for the and operations, recruitment and tures in the district to be within 15 are Meadow Creek and Varney Oglietti explained that an build substation facilities at Mead- March 19 mail election ballot. retention, community outreach minutes travel time of a fire sta- Bridge because of the number of analysis for the three basic func- ow Creek and Varney in phases, Plans of expansion for Thompson-Hickman Library

Ben Coulter Trustees asking for contribu- basement with an air-lock re- working conditions. The small The Madisonian tions to their capital campaign search room dedicated to all of library can feel crowded at [email protected] to fund an addition to the li- the county archives, as well as times, and there is no hot wa- brary for housing important handicapped accessibility, up- ter in the building, explained Madison County residents historic records, documents dated electrical supply, a state library director Joanne Erdall can soon look in the mail for and materials from the oldest of the art meeting room and a Van De Riet. a letter from the Thompson- county in Montana. special area for children. “The way that I look at Hickman Library Board of The 2,800 square foot Because the Madison it is we’ve just outgrown this Photo by Ben Coulter expansion County library was originally room a long time ago,” she The cornerstone at the northwest end of the Thompson will add built in 1918, the need for ex- said. Hickman Library in Virginia City marks the date the a climate pansion and renovation has Examples of historic ar- structure was built. controlled become critical to safety and Turn to LIBRARY on pg. 2

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The Libri Foundation, a na- tionwide non-profit organization, has helped to donate new quality children’s books to the Twin Bridges Public Library recently. The Libri Founda- tion’s program is called Books For Children. This year the foundation donated to 357 rural libraries throughout the United States. e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com The Libri Foundation through matching funds from the Twin Bridges Friends of the Library enabled the Twin Madison Valley Bridges Public Library to obtain 53 brand new books, with Plumbing & Heating a value of 902! Serving Madison County Funds contributed by the for over 25 years Friends of the Library group were raised at the annual Ga- • New Construction rage-a-Rama, held each June. • Service Work Library board members, • Winterization Kerstin Clark and Anne Kish, duplicate books already in the students. The books are ready Humbert and library worker chose the books from a list of library. The new books are for for check-out now at the library. Donna Bouch with the many • Drain Cleaning 700. They were careful not to • Remodels pre-school through high school Pictured is librarian Betty new books at the library. Jerry Singleton © Master Plumber #811 90 WARNER BROS. Phone: 406-682-7913 HUNT from pg. 1 harvest in Madison County. compensation for the ranchers elk. However, harvesting less elk Cell: 581-3025 The Madison Valley Ranch- from government agencies. does not seem to be the ultimate needed an antlerless elk license. lands Group in Ennis started par- “90 percent of the landown- goal. Regardless, most elk stay P.O. Box 1115 • [email protected] • Ennis, MT 59729 The one week, during the five ticipating with the Elk Working ers in this valley would let you up high until January or Febru- week general season, they could Group in 2001. They were asked hunt on their land if you had per- ary, and stay down low until shoot it, depended on the tag they by the FWP to help spearhead mission,” states Adamson. June. drew. Savage Roofing elk management, according to Adamson used to be the “If all the elk are here from “My biggest gripe is that Roofing Year Round Project Manager, Lane Adam- person in charge of contacting Jan. 1, until Feb. 15, maybe that’s we can’t shoot a cow during the son. Mainly, at that time, the the 200 individuals who had af- when we should have hunting in the Madison Valley and whole five week period,” says issues were brucellosis and man- ter season (A7) cow elk tags. He season,” comments Adamson. “I surrounding area for 37 years! Pauline. “If they are trying not aging elk on private lands. coordinated them to come and think they’ll keep toying around to harvest elk, they are doing a “The underlying problem to shoot a cow only on private land. with regulations. Trying to ap- • No Job too Large good job.” elk management,” says Adamson Landowners were able to take pease people that want access According to news release • No Job too Small “was that eight to nine thousand out at least a small part of the elk to all the land; trying to appease from Andrea Jones, FWP Educa- • FREE Estimates elk were wintering in Madison population living and feeding off people that want to shoot bulls.” tion Manager for Region 3, the Valley on private land.” their property. Until then, hunters should new antlerless regulations came Call 682-7523 or 641-0059 There is no way to keep elk The current regulations may hope for early snow, or get into about through a group effort by off private property, and they eat limit access to elk in late season, shape to head higher in the FWP, landowners, hunters and a lot of grass, compromise fences and certainly limit the opportu- mountains to find their elk for outfitters who were interested in and threaten livestock with little nity for hunters to shoot a cow next year. better documentation of the elk

LIBRARY from pg. 1 the mines were and everything grant in the amount of $125,000 size. “ chives and records kept at the about Alder Gulch and Virginia to go toward the project. For more information about library include old newspapers City is the strongest point of Erdall Van De Riet ex- the expansion project or how to from the 1900s, diaries and a col- what we have in our archives,” plained that there simply isn’t contribute to the Thompson- lection of obituaries from the late said Erdall Van De Riet. enough room for their materials. Hickman County Library, visit 1800s to early 1900s. The expansion is a $650,000 “For our population service their website at www.savemon- PH TOS “The businesses that were project and the library has the op- area, we’re supposed to have tanahistory.com or contact the here, how it all got started, where portunity to receive a challenge twice what we have in collection library at (406) 843–5346. If you’d like to purchase a high-quality print of a photo taken by the Madisonian Staff, we’d love to help. Call us at 682.7755 or email [email protected] for details. BYWAYS from pg. 1 According to the grant ap- The final phase of the Golf the road. There is a small por- The second phase of the plication, a crosswalk consist- Course Connection Trail will tion of rodeo grounds fencing, project is to build the trail from ing of striping and signs will be construction from the inter- several utility boxes, and a util- Ennis Schools to the intersec- be installed across Charles Av- section of Montana Highway ity pole that will most likely tion of Montana Highway 287 enue from the north end of the 287 with Otis Avenue to the in- need to be relocated. and Otis Avenue. This section existing sidewalk in from of tersection of Golf Course Drive From the rodeo grounds to of the trail was chosen because Ennis Schools to the west side with Madison Drive. This sec- Madison Drive, Golf Course CROY it runs parallel to the highway of Charles Avenue. From this tion of the trail will be asphalt Drive is a county road with a and therefore poses the greatest point, a six-foot wide concrete because there are no business 60-foot wide public easement. safety risks, and will consist of sidewalk will be constructed access points. Materials will This section of road is main- an elevated concrete sidewalk along Montana Highway 287 consist of gravel base and as- tained by the Madison County with designated access points to the Pearl Street crosswalk. phalt pavement. Road Department. There are for local businesses. The idea is The sidewalk will continue on According to the grant several buried cable boxes and to restrict vehicle traffic to the the north side of the highway application, the distance of a golf course sign that will Lic n d Insured Profe sional school by cutting through the from the Pearl Street crosswalk this portion of the trail is ap- most likely need to be relocat- Custom Homes Resid ntial Comm rcial parking area at Pit Stop Pizza. to the intersection of Montana proximately 2,060 feet. The ed. Both Madison County and “The Pit Stop Pizza area is Highway 287 with Otis Avenue. trail will be placed within the MDT have provided a statement Gary Croy really important because it is an The concrete sidewalk will con- right-of way for Golf Course that they will allow the trail to owner extremely uncontrolled area,” sist of a gravel base with con- Drive, which is owned by MDT be built within the right-of- way Vujovich said. “There are peo- crete pavement. The estimated and Madison County. From the for Golf Course Drive. Phase 3 406-581-3531 (cell) or 406-682-7236 (office) ple cutting through it, there cost for phase 2 of the project highway to the western edge of has an estimated cost of about P.O. Box 63 - Ennis, Montana are people going all directions is about $92,000 and it should the rodeo grounds, MDT owns $73,000 and will be completed [email protected] avoiding the stop signs.” be completed in the fall of 2013. the right-of-way and maintains in fall of 2014. Thursday, November 29, 2012 A3

more news From Madison County Christmas tree permits available Leona Rodreick formation sheet that gives advice Public Affairs Officer on how to best cut and care for your Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Christmas tree. Forest Forest Service and BLM offices are open weekdays, from 8 a.m. Dillon, Mont., Nov. 26, 2011 to 4:30 p.m. --If your Christmas spirit gets a The following locations also boost from going to the woods to sell permits: cut your own Christmas tree, then · Anaconda: Hardware Hank the Forest Service and Bureau of · Boulder: Ace Hardware Land Management can help out. Store With a permit, you can cut a · Wise River: Wise River Christmas tree in all the national Mercantile forests in Montana and on public · Ennis: True Value Hardware lands served by BLM’s Missoula, · Harrison: Wheat and Thistle Dillon, and Butte field offices. · Sheridan: McLeod Mercan- Forest Service offices sell- tile ing permits in Southwest Montana · Butte: Bob Ward and Sons are located in Deer Lodge, Phil- Sporting Goods ipsburg, Butte, Whitehall, Dillon, · Lima: Ralph’s Exxon Wisdom, Wise River, Sheridan, You may also buy permits by and Ennis. mail. Send a check for $5 to the Christmas tree-cutting per- nearest Forest Service office (make mits are $5, and each family may the check out to “USDA Forest Ser- purchase up to three permits. Cut- vice”) or to the nearest BLM office ting trees without a permit is sub- (make the check out to “USDI Bu- ject to a citation and fine. reau of Land Management”). Be Photo by Ben Coulter Tree cutting is not allowed in sure to include your name and ad- Members of the Ennis community enjoy a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day at the Madison Valley Baptist Church. wilderness areas or in BLM-address . ministered wilderness study areas. For more information contact When you purchase a permit, the Forest Service at (406) 683- Thanksgiving means you will also receive a helpful in- 3900, or the BLM at (406) 533-7600 community in the Ennis Arts Madison Valley Association By Ben Coulter Madison Foods and Deemo’s The Madisonian Meats. [email protected] The preparations to update for month feed approximately 100 people for Thanksgiving Dozens of members of began Wednesday morning of November the Ennis community and as Lake, Fredson and her beyond gathered at the Mad- children, Wyatt and Kaycee, By Carol McMullin Her delivery was stunning! She also ison Valley Baptist Church bustled around the kitchen showed an early interest in music, her on Thursday for a communi- at the church, shuffling pots The Ennis Arts Association held parents and grandparents were all ty Thanksgiving dinner, cel- and pans on and off the stove their November meeting at the home music lovers with great collections of ebrating each other’s compa- and in and out of the oven. of Shirley Storey in Ennis. records that were frequently played, ny just as much as the things But Lake downplayed the The day was bright and beau- exposing Yates to a variety of musi- they are truly thankful for. task, adding that cooking for tiful, but heavy ice and snow kept cal styles. She started the high school While the buffet line 50 people or more has be- some members at home. glee club in her junior year. She now welcomed visitors with hot come no big deal after years The eleven venturesome ladies enjoys the challenge of classical mu- steaming goodness in the of helping out with potluck- in attendance were highly rewarded sic and that is what she has embraced form of turkey, ham, pork style events throughout the at the conclusion of the business and plans to pursue. roast, potatoes, stuffing and community. meeting. The art program for the day Both students plan to attend salads, it did not get there “We believed there was was a musical presentation by two re- MSU in Bozeman next year. Hamil- without support from the a need in the community for cipients of EAA scholarship awards. ton will pursue an academic minor community and the hard it to happen on Thanksgiv- A buffet line of Thanksgiving dishes waits for hungry members They were both senior Ennis High in music. Yates will start her degree work of Maria Lake and her ing Day,” Lake said. of the Ennis community who showed up at Madison Valley School students and members of the in musical therapy and hopes to com- family. The Lake family had Baptist Church to celebrate the holiday. choir. plete it at Julliard School of Music. Lake and her late hus- even more cause to be thank- Mason Hamilton was first to The audience greatly enjoyed band Bob had decided last ful for each other after Bob perform with a vocal rendition of the the entertaining performances of winter to help out with passed away earlier this showed up for the Thanks- “They’re glad to do it, song, “Swinging on a Star,” written Hamilton and Yates and appreciated the community dinner on year, and the dinner provid- giving dinner. they enjoy doing it, they want by Bing Crosby. This was a favorite the students sharing their talent. Thanksgiving Day this year. ed them with a joyful oppor- “Just meeting them, to do it,” said Teston. “Its of Frank Sinatra, the popular singer In the past, a similar com- tunity to hold each other up just getting acquainted with good all the way around.” of the past, who slightly changed the munity holiday dinner was at a difficult time rather than them. That’s why we do it,” And as Maria Lake and song, speeding up the tempo. That held either the weekend be- look at an empty seat at the he said. “Just something that family watched the people was the version Hamilton chose, fore or after the holiday, but table. we can do and try to show stream in the doors to the giving a highly entertaining perfor- never on Thanksgiving until “He wanted the Church our love for our community.” church, she too recognized mance, singing with style and flair. this year. Lake and daughter, to do this,” Lake said. Teston watched with a the spirit of making that lit- His interest in music goes back to his Nicole Fredson, put together Before saying a bless- smile as volunteers came and tle effort to make the holiday early years. When he was three years a spreadsheet in October for ing on Thursday, Madison went in shifts to help serve season that much warmer. old, he heard a Jimmy Buffet song on people to sign up to bring Valley Baptist Church pas- the meal, knowing that they “It truly is a gift to give the radio, later repeating it, surpris- potluck style dishes, and the tor Ray Teston took the truly enjoyed working to rather than to receive,” she ing his mother. meat products for this year’s time to go about greeting serve their fellow commu- said. Next to perform was Amber dinner were donated by new and familiar faces who nity members. Yates, singing, “Hallelujah,” with her beautiful and resonating voice. Strolling towards Christmas in Madison County By Ben Coulter resident Jack Leber described art contest at Bethany Hall and The Madisonian the Twin Bridges Christmas multiple food vendors out on [email protected] Stroll a joyful and heartwarm- the street, said Sheridan Main ing small-town gathering where Street Improvement Team presi- With Thanksgiving already friends can come together. dent Macel Anderson. come and gone the Christmas “A lot of times in the win- “I would say it’s very fes- season is here, and what better ter you don’t get to run around tive,” said Anderson. “Its just a way to celebrate than by getting and see people,” Leber said. “Its real warm, friendly community together with family, friends good to catch up a little bit.” get together.” and neighbors during the annual This year the Twin Bridg- Patrons may purchase in- Christmas Strolls that take place es Community Association is dividually numbered Christmas throughout Madison County. sponsoring an art contest for Stroll buttons for two dollars As winter settles in and the people to decorate wooden from local businesses, and can cold December winds sweep boxes that will sit on display in collect a door prize that corre- across the land, the community Twin Bridges for the remainder sponds with their button number spirit displayed at the Christ- of the Christmas season. Boxes on the night of the Stroll. The mas Strolls will warm the soul are free and may be picked up evening will conclude with a live no matter what the thermometer at The Shack, Main Street Mar- nativity scene at New Beginning says the temperature is. Whether ket or the Ruby Valley National Church starting at 8 p m. its hot chocolate, Christmas car- Bank. Voting will take place The Spirit of Christmas olers or simply running into an from 5 to 7 p.m. the night of the Stroll in Ennis will take place on old friend, the Christmas Stroll stroll and the winners will re- Friday Dec. 7 from 3 to 8 p m. is often a highlight for the com- ceive $100, $50 and $25 in Twin with activities for the whole munity during this dark time of Bucks. family including live music year. In Sheridan, the town has and Christmas treats from mer- Twin Bridges will kick big plans for their Christmas chants up and down Main Street. off their Christmas season on Stroll on Friday Dec. 7 from 5 to From the Christmas tree light- Photo by Ben Coulter Thursday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 8 p m. 8 p.m. Music will ring through ing and an appearance made Fourth grade student Ryan Frank of Ennis proudly displays his winning entry for the 2012 Ennis Chamber of Local businesses will have open the air up and down Main Street by Santa Claus at Yesterday’s Commerce Christmas Stroll Button. houses and there will be a com- as the high school choir sings Soda Fountain to hayrides and munity dinner in Main Street Christmas carols, and the event hors d’oeuvres at local galleries, year, holding it three weekends spirit, said resident Annie Jor- to “visit with customers and Park starting at 6 p.m. There’s will feature horse-drawn hay- Ennis resident Pamela Lessner in a row on Dec. 8-9, 15-16 and gensen. people that come throughout the fun for all ages as children can rides, free hot chocolate and says Christmas atmosphere and 21-22. Ranks Mercantile, the Jorgensen explains the county to see our shops.” have their picture taken with a scavenger hunt for children. holiday decorations make this a Virginia City Creamery, the unique aspect of the Christmas “It’s a more relaxed and Santa while their parents catch Other activities not to miss out family oriented event. Virginia City Café and Virginia Stroll in a small town setting festive atmosphere than a crazy up in anticipation of the Christ- on are visits with Santa Claus Virginia City adds a new City Artisans Guild will all be like Virginia City is the camara- city,” she said. mas Tree lighting. Twin Bridges at The Prospector, a children’s twist to the Christmas Stroll this open to help spread the holiday derie with locals and being able Thursday, November 29, 2012

A4 opinion A cruel practice happening in the Ruby Valley

Dear Editor, formed me, “relocating” them have come home. We’re not that I have no illusions of ever dence, but I do believe in Kar- three weeks, please call me at miles away! I can’t imagine a far away and it’s not like we’re seeing my beloved pet again, ma. I have no doubt that you will 842-5090. We miss her. On Halloween, my black cat more cruel fate for an animal in a big city with thousands of especially now that she was be paid in kind whether it be in To anyone three miles north disappeared without a trace. She not only attached to her people, people. dumped God knows where, with this world or the next. Also, to of Sheridan in the Hwy 287/ had been with me for two years but to her home! It obviously As for the strays, why not winter coming on. The irony is you geniuses out there who are Tuke Lane area who may be and was not only a companion, never occurred to this guy that take them to the Humane Soci- that she found me when she was using cats, small dogs, or any missing cats, please feel free to but she also kept our home, ga- he may not only catch strays, ety where they would be warm, about four weeks old after be- other helpless creature you can call me as I can give you a pretty rage and sheds mouse free. but family pets. Or, maybe, he well fed and loved until they ing…you guessed it…dumped get our hands on to train your educated guess as to what may After many phone calls just doesn’t care. When you could find a home. There is no by someone else! big dogs, shame on you. Karma have happened to them. Like I to no avail, I personally vis- caught an obviously well fed, charge for a drop off and at least Funny how we humans be- will find you sooner or later too. said, no such thing as coinci- ited with neighbors behind me. cared for and loved animal, the they would have a chance for lieve that we are the “superior” Karma always wins. dence. To my dismay and disgust, I least you could have done was to a good life. Please don’t dump species. I can’t think of any oth- If anyone out there has seen discovered one of these men? try to find her owners or better them out like garbage to become er that is as cruel. a shiny black, long haired, short Sheila Burke Is trapping cats and, as he in- yet…turn her lose…she would someone else’s problem. I don’t believe in coinci- tailed cat dumped in the past Sheridan Community Honor, respect and comes together in remember America’s Thanks for your times of need warriors care, MVMC Dear Editor, this is especially true in de- Dear Editor, schedules at this difficult time. Dear Editor, difference in the lives of our vet- scribing my care by the staff at We cannot say enough about erans at Ft. Harrison in Helena. During this season of grat- the Ennis hospital - every indi- Thank you, everyone, for how our community always On behalf of the Marines Thanks again for your kind- itude, I am most thankful for vidual. Thanks to all of you for your caring and concern follow- comes together to help during of the Madison Valley and the ness. the prayers, lovely messages caring about my feelings. ing Terry’s accident and his sub- times of need. The long days of Virginia City Elks Lodge #390, The Marines of and visits I enjoyed during my sequent operation. Family and recovery are now in progress. we would like to thank everyone Madison Valley stay at Madison Valley Medi- Ann Restvedt friends, co-workers at Imerys Thank you again! for their support to our Marine Virginia City cal Center, Billings for surgery, Ennis and Ennis Schools, those who Corps birthday and all veterans Elks Lodge #390 and return to MVMC. made meals or visited, and those Terry and Marilyn Jenkins celebration. Joe and Gloria Bettinger Words are inadequate, and who sent gifts, flowers and cards Your generosity will make a helped immensely despite busy

obituaries Ramon Jones

Ramon “Ray” John Jones, with his area buddies. dance, play pinochle, and par- America, the Caribbean, New 1970s he opened his own busi- (Billy) Jones. Ray is survived the son of William and Anna Ray met Virginia “Anne” ticipate in Bible studies. Ray Zealand and Israel. ness, United Construction Sup- by his wife, Anne of Anacortes, Theresa (Immel) Jones was Cloer in Darrington, Wash. and Anne belonged to a gour- Ray worked as a sales- ply in Seattle, providing major Wash.; son and daughter-in- born May 3, 1932 in Ennis. Ray They were married in Dar- met cooking man, selling construction companies with law, Steven and Kimberly grew up on the Jones family rington on June 18, 1955. To- group and insurance and materials. Ray dearly loved his Jones, of Virginia Beach, Va.; homestead in McAllister. He gether, they had two children, Ray became was eventu- family and was the consum- niece, Bonnie Jones Graham, attended school in McAllister Steven Douglas, born in 1957 a Japanese ally hired by mate gentleman, always open- of Billings; grandchildren, and Ennis and was on the Ennis and Virginia “Ginger” Rae, cook. He the Charles ing the doors for Anne, car- Lincoln Jones, Elise Jones, High School basketball team. born in I960. After the death of and Anne R. Watts Con- rying her items and offering Douglas Jones, Seth Graham, In 1952 Ray enlisted in the his older brother Donald (Billy) traveled the struction Sup- a chair for her. He had a kind, Heidi Graham and Laura Gra- United States Army, serving Jones, Ray became a second fa- United States ply Company. loving, gentle spirit and a laugh ham; brothers, Bernard Jones in the infantry during the Ko- ther to his niece Bonnie Jones in their RV. He studied that “lit up a room.” and Thomas Jones of Montana; rean War. After returning from Graham. For pleasure Ray was They also structural en- Ray went home to the Lord and numerous nieces, nephews Korea Ray returned briefly to active in power boat squad- spent many gineering and in early October. He is pre- and friends. To share memories Montana and then relocated to rons, serving as captain and he years travel- learned the ceded in death by his daughter, of Ray, please sign the online Washington State. Throughout enjoyed taking his family on ing to Eu- details of con- Ginger in 1977; his parents; guest register at www.evan- his life, Ray loved to tell stories charter fishing excursions to rope, Aus- struction sales. and two brothers, David Vic- schapel.com. about his experiences in Korea Canada. He also liked to square tralia, South In the early tor Jones and Donald William

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Otis Thomp- nowned story teller, Thomas bit into the dense rock walls son, colleague of Satterly, G. Satterly, on Nov. 15 in En- and tapped in the dynamite. was the host and David Hoag nis. “Did you know,” he videotaped the program. If ever the phrase, “He would say as he told us that Humanities Montana Inc. held them in the palm of the FBI meant Foreign Born sponsored this presentation his hand,” had meaning, it Irish or Full Blooded Italian. and brings Satterly around was that mood the audience Holding two hands together, Montana, looking forward shared as Satterly’s first he portrayed a fish swim- to meeting people with their words were spoken to his ming and said it was like own stories about Butte. ending line, “Tap-Er-Light- the “Finns” on both sides of “Come to Butte—down ly” thank you. The life of a a street in Butte. The word in the mines, around to the miner in southwest Montana “duggan” he proclaimed is many ethnic neighborhoods, and the diverseness of those used in mines all over the into the saloons and eateries, workers was the emphasis of world today and that it origi- uptown to the union halls, his flowing narrative about nated in Butte. and to the fabled ‘fifth floor’ Butte, Virginia City, Alder “When a heavy rock fell of the Hennessey Building.” Gulch, Ruby Valley and our on a miner and killed him, We thank The Madiso- Madison Valley. they called that rock a dug- nian’s Greg Lemon and staff Tom Satterly, a descen- gan, as the body soon went for their publicity and thank dant of early Butte families to Duggan’s Funeral Home the First Madison Valley told of his growing up, school to be placed in a final resting Bank for providing the pro- days lows and highs, and his box. Satterly danced, sang gram room. time down in the mines. He ballads, gestured and joked For more visit MVHA switched dialogue to fit his his way into our hearts. Yes, on Facebook and MVHA Pictured are Madison Valley History Association members with Tom Satterly. Back: Liz Applegate, Otis Thompson, Tom descriptions about the Irish, another happy memory to website. Satterly, David Hoag, Larry Love. Front: Jo Thompson, Kevin Brenneke, Shirley Love.

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Historic Ennis barn on the move Ben Coulter been used in construction of The Madisonian the barn, and she believes the [email protected] structure was built from a set of plans purchased from the As the gigantic Louden Machinery Company Shewmaker Barn made its because she found written way through downtown correspondence between Ennis on Tuesday, several Louden and her grandfather. members of the community Ultimately, it would stopped to glance curiously at have been more cost efficient the sheer size of the structure to build a new barn, but while a handful of others Vujovich says that the took a moment to appreciate decision couldn’t be justified its history. from a purely economic The current owner standpoint. of the barn, Stephanie “We were thinking about Vujovich, undertook the just building a new barn or project of moving the barn trying to save that one, and I to her property west of Ennis just really wanted to preserve Lake to convert the historic that one,” she said. “It’s building into a horse barn, pretty much pure sentimental but she explains there is more value.” to it than just hauling an old While Vujovich watched building a few miles down the scores of workers from the the highway. Tamietti Moving Company in The barn was originally Whitehall try to navigate the built in 1928 for dairy cows narrow streets of downtown by Vujovich’s grandfather, Ennis amongst crews from Jimmy Shewmaker. He Northwestern Energy who freighted dairy product back strategically repositioned and forth mostly between power lines temporarily, her Ennis and Norris using cousin and Ennis resident horse and wagon teams until Travis Shipman watched the around 1940, when the dairy enormous barn she woke up operation was shut down and to every day for 35 years the barn became used for idle down the street ever so CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: horses and a few sheep, said 1. Crews of utility workers look on as movers hauling the Shewmaker slowly. Barn attempt to negotiate a turn on to 3rd Street in downtown Ennis. Vujovich. Travis and her late father 2. A mover from Tamietti and Son in Whitehall signals to his truck The barn measures Robin Shipman spent many driver as they turn on to 3rd Street in downtown Ennis on their way to 85 feet long, 32 feet wide years in and around the Ennis Lake hauling the Shewmaker Barn. 3. The Shewmaker Barn sits and 28 feet high and has a Shewmaker barn after the on a truck bed waiting to be transported from the downtown Ennis gambrel roof design with a dairy operation was closed, neighborhood to a property west of Ennis Lake. 4. Ennis resident full hayloft. Hinged doors in as Robin worked as a cowboy Stephanie Vujovich looks on as moving crews haul the Shewmaker the floor of the loft allowed Barn from its downtown neighborhood to her property near Ennis and hunting guide. Travis Lake, where it will be restored and converted to a horse barn. people to drop hay directly fondly recalled the countless into feed alleys below, memories of the barn, from Vujovich said, which had 24 working with horses and memories,” she said. “My set in place before putting new old so it holds a lot of memories stalls and a concrete floor. processing harvested game dad and I spent a lot of time siding on and refurbishing it and weathered on the outside, for me,” Vujovich said. “It Upon close examination, animals to a surprise birthday in this barn together.” into a fully functional horse it is still structurally sound, doesn’t belong in the middle Vujovich says that some party when she turned 16. For now, Vujovich says barn once again this summer. she said. of Ennis anymore.” reclaimed lumber may have “I’ve got a lot of the plan is to get the building And while the barn may look “I grew up in that barn, B2 sports Thursday, November 29, 2012

Photo by Ben Coulter Ennis Mustangs Roy Moen (25) and Tucker Ott (7) were recently named to 2012 Southern Class C 8 Man football all conference teams along with several other student athletes from Madison County. Class C All Conference teams selected

Ben Coulter as to what ball players OFFENSE S Xavier Harris, Sheridan LB Tucker Ott, Ennis The Madisonian we think are the kids that First Team: DEFENSE DE Colton Shand, Ennis LB Keny Stoffel, [email protected] need to be recognized as QB Dalton Bullock, Ennis First Team: NT Riley Novich, Twin Sheridan maybe the best tailback or FB Tucker Ott, Ennis DB Connor Sullivan, Bridges K Keny Stoffel, Sheridan A handful of student the best quarterback,” said TB Cole Miotke, Twin Ennis athletes from Madison County Oberweiser. Bridges S Michael Pfertsh, Twin were recently recognized Student athletes are TB Roy Moen, Ennis Bridges for their performance on nominated by their respective C Derek Wham, Ennis DE Braydon McKitrick, the football field this fall by coaches, but coaches are not G Max Orrin, Twin Ennis being nominated for the 2012 allowed to vote for their own Bridges DE Max Orrin, Twin Southern Class C 8 Man All players. TE Reid Farnes, Ennis Bridges Conference Teams. “Quite often the vote is WR Connor Sullivan, NT Derek Wham, Ennis Class C director for the going to be unique, so we Ennis LB Cole Miotke, Twin Montana Coaches Association might have one boy with 15 Bridges Jim Oberweiser said that votes and another with 10 and Second Team: K Cole Miotke, Twin while not everyone feels that another with 5,” Oberweiser G Braydon McKitrick, Bridges individuals should be honored explained. “Then that person Ennis in a team sport environment, would probably be our first TE Mike Tilstra, Sheridan Second Team: he doesn’t think it hurts team all conference, then P Mike Tilstra, Sheridan DE Mike Tilstra, Sheridan for student athletes to be second team all conference Honorable Mention: LB Roy Moen, Ennis recognized for the time, effort and then if there are enough QB Xavier Harris, K Dalton Bullock, Ennis and skills they bring to the votes that warrant it you Sheridan game. might have honorable G Colton Shand, Ennis Honorable Mention: “We try to make the mention.” WR Michael Pfertsh, DB Jesse Pfertsh, Twin best decisions that we can Twin Bridges Bridges

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Lunch - Chicken ala king Find Fellowship With Us Tuesday - December 4 Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church Worship 10:00 a.m. Breakfast - Waffles & sausage link Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery Vern Grotzke, Pastor Non-Denominational Christ Lunch - Stromboli 682-4949 Centered, Spirit Led Worship Franklin Wesselius, Pastor Wednesday - December 5 Sunday School 9:30 a m. 842-5724 Liturgy Schedule Breakfast - Cinnamon rolls Morning Worship 11 a m. 842-5724 • 3648 Hwy 287 St. Patrick, Ennis Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges Evening Service 6 p.m. Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. Lunch - Grilled cheese sandwich & tomato soup Mid-Week Service, HARRISON Wednesday 6 p m. COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Mary, Laurin HARRISON Harrison, Montana Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a m. Deacon Andy Dorrington, Thursday - November 29 6 Blocks South of City Complex Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 Sunday School & Madison Church Services ~ 10:30 a m. Breakfast - Loaded scrambled eggs Located in the heart of Valley Madison Valley for the Pastor Joe Miller Presbyterian Lunch - French dip sandwiches, salad Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises To Our God. Spread the Word! Church WORSHIP Friday - November 30 September - April ~ 11 a.m. May - August ~ 9 a.m. Breakfast - Sausage and pancake wraps on a stick Everyone Welcome Lunch - Chili mac, veggie Rev. Jean M. Johnson 682-4355 ~ Ennis SHERIDAN Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Phil 2:16 Breakfast Buffet: Toast, bagel or muffin, fruit, yogurt, eggs, Holding forth the word of life: Dr. Ray Teston hot & cold cereal, milk, juice (first & last day of week in- Pastor cludes: eggs, ham, sausage of bacon) CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Society LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Lunches include: vegetables, fruit and milk Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church Sunday School 10 a m. 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT R S & Priesthood 114 N. Main, Sheridan Thursday - November 29 12:10 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 842-5845 Phone 682-4244 SBC Sunday School Testimony Meetings 1 p m. MADISON VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Lunch - Tacos 11:20 a.m. ALL WELCOME Pastor Lonnie Horn Sacrament Meeting Aides for the hearing impaired Each week a Bible lesson full of Friday - November 30 10:00 a.m. healing Christian concepts is read Sunday Service Family History Center aloud in our Sunday service. 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Ministry) Ruby Valley United by Appointment Methodist Parish NO SCHOOL 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Tuesday Night www.spirituality.com Invites You To Worship With Us Pres. Adamson 682-5070 6:30-8:00 p.m. Monday - December 3 Adult Bible Study and Prayer Pastor Ben Nardi Office: (406)842-5934 (Kids/Youth) Home: (406)842-7732 Breakfast - Scrambled eggs, bacon THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY Wednesday BAHA’I FAITH 6:30-8:00 p.m. Church of the Valley OF GOD Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Twin Bridges Lunch - Baked rotini In fine, when traveling and Love God, Love People Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) Sunday School 11:00 a.m. journeying throughout the Pastor Charles Tucker Youth Group (7th-12th grade) Worship 11:00 a.m. Tuesday - December 4 world, wherever one finds construction, it is the result SUNDAY SERVICE Ruby Valley Food Pantry Bethel UMC of fellowship and love, while Schedule Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Sheridan Breakfast - Cereal, fruit everything that is in ruin Bible Study Worship 9:00 a.m. shows the effect of enmity Worship Service 10:45 a m. New Hope Pregnancy Support Center Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Lunch - Ham or turkey sub, potato salad Call Kathleen at 596-1080 Extreme Faith Youth Group and hatred. Children’s Church 10:45 Sunday Evenings Wednesday - December 5 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool www.baha’i.org to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 682-7221 Breakfast - Whole wheat pancake, sausage

Lunch - Pizza choice, salad Madison County Episcopal Churches SUNDAY SERVICES In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America TWIN BRIDGES Join Us for Sunday Worship! 9:30 a.m. All breakfast menus include: toast, fruit, milk, juice Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Alder School Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan All lunch menus include: salad bar, fruit, cold milk Sunday Sunday Christ-centered, 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bible Based Teaching Thursday - November 29 www rvec.org Bible Study Open Question Forum Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. Tel. 406-842-5915 Breakfast - Cereal, pop tarts 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713 Lunch - Sub Sandwiches, chips Friday - November 30 Ennis Meals on Wheels Breakfast - French toast, sausage Lunch - Hot dogs, sauerkraut, baked beans Monday - December 3

November 27 - November 30 - We will have Breakfast - Cobbler or apple crisp lunch as usual. The menus I will not be writing out. This will be "surprise" week. This Lunch - Sloppy joes week will be clean out the freezers week! So - come in and join us and Tuesday - December 4 enjoy the good meals that we will Breakfast - Cereal, bagel all be surprised with... even me! Lunch - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes Wednesday - December 5

We ask a $4 minimum donation for meals and they are served Breakfast - Hot pockets at 12 p.m. On Fridays you can take what is left over home (bring your own containers). All meals are subject to change without notice. Lunch - Raviloli, garlic toast Thursday, November 29, 2012

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he has and still is helping out I hear the saying, “You of them. He would move them sing, dance and light up, over Our wound care unit at the VA with, such as the United Vets can’t teach an old dog new all in front of him on the floor and over and over again. It is a hospital believes in the use of in Twin Bridges. Any questions tricks” so often but I have and then turn them all on. Pretty new trick I am learning and very honey for healing.” See there please do call Bill. decided that if the old dog soon he was filling his arms much enjoying! another ole pup learned a trick! Tots For Tots is a wonderful wants to have a better life, it is with as many as he could travel Hope you all had a very So, what else have we program. I have worked with better to try learning a few new with and going around the house nice Thanksgiving holiday. We learned this week? Having Bill for years with the program. tricks! I have had a collection of singing with them. When done had our Thanksgiving Day on a scratch for every itch. around the We get names of families with snowmen that I have collected he would sit them on or around Saturday so everyone could be Sometimes you just have to children that need some help for years. Many of them sing me and go get some more. there, and it went very well. It take the leap and build your and try to hand deliver them by or dance or light up, so I have Then my granddaughters is very enjoyable cooking for wings on the way down. You Wood Stove the one and only Santa Claus. I for years gently put them out came, Lilly and Jasmine, and more than one, and for people spend so many years wishing have been lucky; I have some each holiday, but up high so no it was the same surprise. Lilly that enjoy food and like to eat it. that your parents would get off by Gail Banks pretty talented elves that help one could touch them or play said, “Gamma, can I touch The day before your back, to only realize later The Toys For Tots program me out. Elf Debbie can decorate with them. Once in a blue moon them?” One of the new ones I Thanksgiving I took my dad in life that your parents were the from Virginia City to the and wrap a Christmas gift so I would turn a few of them on added this year was out of sorts to the vet’s hospital in Helena, only ones who always had your Waterloo area will be collecting beautiful you don’t want to rip so the kids could see what they for the snowmen; a singing, he cut his leg pretty bad while back, no matter what! Freedom donations of toys or money and the paper open to see the gift. were missing. Shame on me. dancing, Donald Duck. I had to dragging firewood to his house is not free. If you cheat a person, names for children to receive Elves Meagan and Alison can This year, I went to get them - the little ones love that duck. from the field. So, I thought we don’t think that person a fool; during the Christmas Stroll in sing and dance and come with all out to put up and I thought Gus and Lilly were pulling on better get him checked out. I had remember that that person Twin Bridges on Dec. 6, at the back up music. It all comes to myself, “This is stupid, who him, each wanting him, as he some honey I have been using trusted you much more than Twin Bridges Museum on Main together to make for a pretty is really enjoying any of them; sang away. I kind of figured that on an unhealed area on my knee, you deserved! Go ahead say Street. neat delivery of Christmas gifts no one!” So I took them all may happen, so I went and got after some surgery. Honey is a it, God Bless America, Merry Bill Hanley is still handling for the Toys For Tots program. down stairs and sat them down the other duck I bought. Each of natural raw healing agent, that Christmas! the program, but because of Mark those calendars for low so the kids could turn them them were hugging their singing I know works because I have November certainly raced health reasons will have to give the annual Christmas dinner on and really enjoy them. First ducks, telling me they were seen it on animals and humans by, on to December and the New the program to another Marine and party hosted by the United grandson Gus, came in the room taking them home with them. help the healing process. But Year. Wonder if any of us will next year, Jim Paull. Please if you Vets of Twin Bridges, Dec. 15, and I cannot explain the look on Since I need my rear kicked for when I suggested my dad use get a tax return this next year? see Bill, thank him for his many at the Twin Bridges School. his face, it was so in the state not letting my own kids play it, his wife thought I was nuts “Life is too short to wake years of keeping this program Many items will be raffled off of awe. He says to me, “WOW, with all the figurines when they and wanted to ask the doctor at up in the morning with regrets. going and all the children he at the party, so purchase those Gramma Gail.” I showed him were growing up, the fair thing the hospital first. So, when we So, love the people who treat has helped, as well as all of the tickets at most businesses in how to turn them on, and he to do is start letting their kids got there, Fayma asked and was you right and forget the ones many other organizations that Twin Bridges or Sheridan. absolutely could not get enough take them home now to play, told, “Oh yes, use the honey. who don’t.”

(and please gently families with new babies (if 10 a.m. to 4 p m. until Dec. understand…I am I may)...while it is so easy 22. Please contact Therese not soliciting). to be tempted by all the cute Hutchinson at the Main Street 1) Give food outfits and toys out there, Market for more information. in disposable keep the new mom in mind. The River’s Edge Gallery This, containers. For Moms new to breastfeeding is a great shop for local holiday people in recovery, sometimes can benefit by a shopping. I am still compiling Sarah Miller, it can be an extra gift of a dark beer to help them a list of buy local holiday gift Our Valley: For the Madisonian burden to have to relax into breastfeeding. Also, ideas. Share your suggestions! think of washing a magazine for Mom can be a From TBS Calendar: and returning your great gift to the gal who spends Wed., Nov. 28: FWP mtg Thankful cherished casserole all her days elbows deep in at MP Gym, 5:30 p.m. So, there is this “nesting” dish that has been in your baby care. Bring her favorite Thurs., Nov. 29: JrHi thing that comes at the end family for eons. You can pick tea, juice or decaffeinated GBB at Three Forks. By Rev. Keith Axberg of pregnancy…It makes the up inexpensive containers at soda and remember to do Sat., Dec. 1: JrHi GBB at for The Madisonian waiting a little bit easier to the store and let your gift of some dishes when you come Three Forks Tourney. be preoccupied, but there is lasagna in an aluminum pan to visit the new baby! Mon., Dec. 3: Community that underlying, unconscious be enjoyed and then disposed Share your blood drive at MT Room, desire to get your home in of as the recipient sees fit. sustainable stories at 11:30 a.m. order before baby comes. 2) Gift reasonable portion www.sustainablysadie. Tues., Dec. 4: JV GB BB Life is a Trip Clean everything so that sizes. Gift enough for one blogspot.com or email w/ Dillon at home. the new baby is welcomed into Sooner or later we must So, has anything changed? meal. If you are part of a sustainablysadie@hotmail. Wed., Dec. 5: Booster a clean and comfortable home. realize there is no station, no I think so. First of all, group who are taking turns com. Club Mtg, 6 p m. Take care of any loose ends so one place to arrive at once and I have become aware of the to prepare meals for healing Twin Bits Thurs., Dec. 6: JrHi GBB that you aren’t preoccupied for all. The true joy of life is spiritual doldrums that have friend, don’t add stress by The Twin Bridges at Whitehall, 4 p.m.; Fall with work, bills, to-do lists, the trip. – Robert Hastings settled over me. No wind, no making them keep track of Christmas Stroll is right athletic banquet at MP gym, birthdays and holidays that Every now and then the progress. A ship needs wind leftovers. If just for husband around the corner: Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; TB Christmas Stroll coincide with due dates. well runs dry. currents to make progress. and wife then only prepare Dec. 6, Open House on Main Fri., Dec. 7: JrHi GBB w/ When making dinner, I I’ve never lived on a farm, When the wind stops, what two portions of deliciousness. Street, 4 to 6 p m. Hayrides, Townsend at home, 4 p m.; have been preparing enough so I’ve virtually no experience can you do? You may sit and 3) Gift comfort food. It is pictures with Santa, games, Sheridan Christmas Stroll food for two meals then I with wells. I have neither dug wait for it to return. If the not a time for experimenting contests and activities, give Dec. 7- 8: BB Tip-Off freeze the extra one. While I a well nor had one dug; I’ve wind doesn’t rise as expected with ethnic food. Gift food aways, goodies. Free All Tournament at Three Forks. have the energy to cook up big never dipped a bucket into or when needed, then one may that is familiar and lean more Community Stew Feed in Thurs., Dec. 13: HS meals now, after baby is here a well, nor have I primed or simply row over to where toward the bland than the Main Street Park, 6 – 8 p.m.; Holiday Concert, 7 p m. there is a good chance that the jacked a pump. I have seen he or she may find the wind overly seasoned. That allows tree lighting at 6:30 p m., live Tues., Dec. 18: first weeks of getting to know them on television and in making waves. the recipient to season their entertainment. Sponsored Elementary Holiday Concert, the new person will leave little movies, and I know about What exactly does that food to their own liking. On in part by the TBCA, 6 p.m. time and energy to prepare a them in theory, but in practice, mean? Pinterest, I read a blog post the GRVCCA, 3 Rivers Wed., Dec. 19: Cindy healthy, family-friendly meal. I am (or would be) a novice. For me, it means changing where the writer included in Communications, the Town White Dance Studio recital, 6 It is amazing how easily the Still, what I know about directions. Rather than sitting her prepped food gift, rolls and of Twin Bridges and the Twin p m. days get filled with feeding wells is that if you don’t use passively by, I look for places muffins. The muffins could Bridges Rotary Club. Contact Thurs., Dec. 20: School and changing diapers. them, they will dry up. And if where the wind is blowing. be dessert and/or breakfast. Paula Kinoshita, TBCA chair, early out, 12:30 p.m. In the same vein, I wanted you use them too much, they For me, that place is often Bread and rolls make great 684-5959 or Jack Leber, Dec. 21- Jan. 2: No to share some tips for gifting will dry up. A friend of mine found in books – books gifts. TBCA vice-chair, 684-5686 school, Christmas vacation. food to those in recovery mode who DID grow up on a farm written by authors I appreciate Other tips specific to for more information. I’m here to share news says they had a well at one and admire, and whose spirits The River’s Edge and events for the Ruby time, but when they hooked up and creativity restore me Gallery will be open Valley. Contact me at 684- to city water they covered it to life. They aren’t always during the holiday season! 5222, at above Sustainably Column sponsored by: up for safety and also so they “religious” books. In fact Starting Saturday, Nov. 24, Sadie addresses or snail mail, would have a water supply for (don’t tell anyone), but they the Gallery will be open Box 491 TB 59754. emergencies. It turns out that are more often than not, quite Thursday through Saturday, after a few months, their old secular. well was empty. Apparently, if I don’t do pulp fiction, but MADISON VALLEY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT of Harrison Fire Chief Joe Husar, on U.S. Hwy 287 to establish you take nothing out, nothing I sometimes need a good novel battled the blaze in stiff winds the landing zone. Traffic was will be drawn – a story that for more than six hours before shutdown for approximately 30 in. will draw me the fire could be brought under minutes while the patient was The past into another fireline control. Local ranchers assisted transferred from the Madison few weeks this world, time, in breaking ice to access a water Valley Medical Center to Summit well (pointing and place. supply for fire apparatus and in Air Ambulance. to self) has run When I By Steve Orr The MVRFD was saving as much hay as possible. If you have any questions or Montana open burning dispatched on Nov. 17 at 8:49 dry. I have put dip into The fire, which will continue concerns, Madison Valley Rural pen to paper something I season ends Nov. 30. No open p m. to an automatic aid response to burn for many days to come, Fire Chief Shawn Christensen burning is allowed until March to the Harrison Fire Department and finger know – in this is being closely monitored invites you to contact us at 682- to keyboard, case, words 1 unless specific permission for a haystack fire one half mile by Harrison Fire Department 3311. We look forward to hearing is obtained from the Montana north of Harrison. The MVRFD but nothing and stories Firefighters. from you. If no one is available, has come – I find Department of Environmental responded two Engines and On Nov. 21 at 8:17 a m. please leave a message and we Quality. People who wish to burn a Tender with six firefighters out. I have refreshment the MVRFD was dispatched will return your call as soon been told this for my soul. during the winter months must while one additional firefighter to establish a landing zone for as possible. Remember, you notify the DEQ by telephone at stood-by at MVRFD Station does happen And that, Summit Air Ambulance on the can get up-to-date emergency to people I think, is the 406-444-3490. 1 with additional resources if highway adjacent to the Madison information at the Madison Rev. Keith Axberg With the fire season officially needed. The Willow Creek Fire from time to key to pulling Valley Medical Center. The County Montana Emergency time, and there out of the over and the winter months Department was also requested MVRFD responded a Rescue Information web site, at http:// closing quickly, calls for service for mutual aid. First arriving units certainly are times when I doldrums. Dip into something and a Command with five madison homestead.com/. Please haven’t got much to say – but you know and just paddle have decreased dramatically. found a haystack of 300 to 500 firefighters, while two additional visit our home page at www. The Madison Valley Rural Fire bales of hay well involved, with that’s never stopped me from slowly, quietly, rhythmically, firefighters stood-by at MVRFD mvrfd.org/. Remember to sign our filling 18 column inches in the and purposefully. You may Department received only two flames showing on three sides. Station 1 with further resources. guest book and let us know what calls for service last week. Firefighters, under the direction local paper or 15 minutes of find a breeze come up quite Firefighters blocked traffic you think. air time on Sundays, either! quickly and unexpectedly; When duty calls, I have always other times it may take a lot been able to suit up and show of paddling, but that’s OK. It up, for better or for worse. takes what it takes, and what’s But the past few weeks, the big hurry anyway? the brain has just gone off on There’s no problem more than two-thirds of some flight of fancy. It is my pouring out one’s soul and hope it will return refreshed spirit onto paper or onto a the Madison County and renewed, but what if it computer screen as long as one doesn’t? What then? remembers to replenish their Examining my life supply. Find people, places, population is reading our these past few months, I’ve and projects that give you life, discovered that I have actually and pass it on. It will make been putting a lot of time into one “well” of a difference in newspaper. the mindless mundanery of your journey in and through life. I’ve been running on this, our valley. autopilot, not because I want Keith Axberg writes on to, but simply because that’s matters concerning life and where the switch got flipped faith. He can be reached at www.madisoniannews.com some time back while I was [email protected]. puttering along. It happens. Thursday, November 29, 2012 B5 have once more carved out a Index is composed a wide needed to keep the rally moving of Goldman Sachs Asset meaningful, long term low. variety of commodities such as briskly along. Generally Management, “China and the CommodityInsite.com It appears that a, “bear grains, livestock, energy, metals speaking, bullish news is the all U.S. are both improving, which By Jerry Welch for The Madisonian trap” was set and tripped for and tropical markets such as important tail wind that allows is extremely good news, if we the Dow and the CRB, in the cotton, orange, juice, cocoa and for a market to sail deeper into could pretend Europe and Japan week of Thanksgiving. Of so on, a “bungee cord” rebound bullish waters. didn’t exist, the world would be course, only with the benefit in values is oftentimes more This week, for instance, it fine.” THE BEAR TRAP HAS BEEN TRIPPED of hindsight will be know if difficult to achieve. was announced that deal to keep It is interesting to note that that observation proves to be Still, the CRB did something the nation from falling off the so from a chart perspective a bear My column published the weeks until the opening days accurate. But based on how both even more bullish for the long- called, “fiscal cliff” was close trap was set and tripped the first week in May, was titled, of June, when both markets markets have been performing term outlook than what the at hand. Also, it was announced week of Thanksgiving, which “Is it Safe To Get Back In The turned north. The CRB Index the past few sessions, it seem as Dow accomplished. The CRB that housing starts hit their may be a bullish omen in itself. Water?” eventually gained 20 percent if it is one again safe to get back spent the first three weeks of level highest in four years. As always, only time will tell The point of the article and the Dow Jones 13 percent in the water. So to speak. November, basically bouncing On Thanksgiving Day, when if that optimistic observation is was to show that commodity going into the September to The Dow for instance, off the same low before closing the U.S. markets were closed, true. prices of all kinds, under heavy October time frame. It was a carved out a chart pattern that the week of Thanksgiving at a news surfaced that Chinese Going forward, the news selling pressure the previous heck of a recovery. I refer to as a, “bungee cord” one-month high. The last time factory data for the first time will be important to monitor. 12 months, had finally drifted Within the past week, recovery where prices drop such a chart formation was seen in 13 months topped a threshold Keep an eye on job creation, down to levels where demand the CRB and the U.S. equity precipitously but recover as was last August when the Index that separates expansion from a deal to end the “fiscal cliff” was rekindled enough to foster markets fell to their lowest quickly as they sold off. The rallied immediately to a new deterioration. crisis and a calming of the a recovery. My column ended levels in three to four months. Dow now appears as if further yearly high. Again. A heck of a Bloomberg.com turmoil in Europe and Japan. with these words. “…if my work The reason for the decline declines should be bought rather recovery. commented on the positive Agricultural producers and is correct, the time is near when was investor fears that the U.S than rallies being sold. Long If stocks and commodities news from China by stating, traders should keep a watchful it will be perfectly safe to get was headed toward a, “fiscal liquidation may have finally have bottomed thanks to a bear “The U.S. and China, the eye on the weather where the back in the water. Oops, I mean cliff” and liquidation of market ended. trap being tripped, it is very world’s traditional twin sources worst U.S. drought in decades the commodity markets.” positions became the norm. But T he C R B I nd ex a l s o a p p e a r s important that the news going of growth, are planting seeds is once again deepening Nonetheless, commodities fortunately, encouraging signs to have etched out a significant forward is positive not negative, to lift the world economy despite more than a month of as well equities continued to have recently surfaced hinting low but not with a “bungee bullish not bearish. As prices from its midyear slowdown.” encouraging reports of slowly grind lower for another few that stocks and commodities cord” formation. Because the head north, a stiff tail wind is Quoting Jim O’Neill, chairman improving conditions.

upwards of the sky facing north and enjoy! Capricornus. On the other side n ig ht sk y. A f t e r mor e t h a n t h r e e and earlier while Venus and 80 or more You will be looking not at dust of the sky, brilliant Jupiter years, Saturn crosses from Mercury rise later and later. meteors per from a passing comet, as is the rises about sunset as the month the constellation Virgo into By the end of the month, Venus ontana’s hour can be case in other meteor showers, begins and is already a third the neighboring constellation rises only 90 minutes before seen. For but instead at debris caused of the way up in the sky as Libra in early December. the Sun and Mercury is lost in Night Sky some lucky by an object identified as 3200 darkness falls at the end of As the month begins, about the solar glare. observers Phaethon, which is thought to the month. Jupiter continues 30 minutes after Saturn, the Look for the Moon just Highlights for December who are be a Palladian asteroid. to be paired up with reddish brightest planet, Venus, rises below Spica on Dec. 9 and just By Richard Stouffer o b s e r v i n g Planetary highlights Aldebaran, the brightest star in the eastern sky, to be joined below Saturn the next night. for The Madisonian from a very start with Mars, which in the constellation Taurus, the about 40 minutes later by The Moon is just below Venus dark site and continues its rapid motion bull. the innermost planet, speedy and above Mercury on Dec. 11. The highlight of the who happen across the background stars In contrast to Mars, Jupiter Mercury. At that time, Venus is On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the Mont a na n ig ht sk y i n December to be looking up when the of the evening Montana sky. travels very slowly against the only about five degrees below Moon is only about one degree is the Geminid meteor shower, shower is at its strongest, they As it has over the past five background stars of Taurus. Saturn. Mercury, which rises below Jupiter. The Moon is full one of the best meteor showers may get to see 120 or more months, Mars remains roughly Next up in the night sky is almost two hours before the on Dec. 28. of the year. meteors per hour. To observe stationary relative to the Sun, Saturn, the furthest away of Sun on Dec. 4, moves to within The Sun sets at its earliest On top of that, 2012 will the meteor shower, in the hours being about 10 degrees high the naked eye planets. Saturn about six degrees of Venus time for the year on Dec. be a great year for observing between midnight and the 45 minutes after sunset and rises about 4 a.m. as December on Dec. 9. Mercury, Venus, 12 and arrives at the winter the Geminids. With the New first light of dawn on Dec. 14, setting about two hours after begins and about 2:30 a m. as Saturn and Spica, the brightest solstice at 4:12 a.m. Dec. 21, the Moon occurring on Dec. 13, dress as warmly as possible, go the Sun. During December, the month ends. Saturn, being star in the constellation Virgo, shortest day of the year, when moonlight won’t be an issue. outside to the darkest site you Mars moves rapidly across more than twice as far away form a roughly curved line as winter begins in the Northern The Geminids will peak on can f ind, get out your easy chair the constellation Sagittarius as Jupiter, travels even more December begins. Afterwards, Hemisphere. the morning of Dec. 14, when and blanket, look straight up in and into the constellation slowly than Jupiter across the Saturn continues to rise earlier FCCLA DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2012 THRU NOVEMBER 24, 2012

November 18, 2012 T/s at US Hwy 287 Mm 22 Dispatched RVA to Alder T/s at Mt Hwy 287 MM 37. Dispatched EFD to 20 blk Received request for One male arrested for DUI Per Riverwood Dr welfare check on Water St Se T/s on Main St, Twin Received report of overdue Dispatched HFD to US Bridges hunter up Standard Creek area Hwy 287 MM 76 Deputy dispatched to Deputy dispatched to traffic Received wildlife complaint welfare check in Sheridan area complaint at Mt Hwy 287 MM in 400 blk Varney Rd Dispatched HFD to Mt 23 Received wildlife complaint Hwy 84 MM 6 T/s on Main St, Ennis at US Hwy 287 MM 42 T/s on Point of Rocks Rd November 20, 2012 November 23, 2012 Received wildlife complaint Prisoner transport to Dispatched TBFD & RVA on E Bench Rd Gallatin County to vehicle accident at Mt Hwy Dispatched SFD to 2700 Received wildlife complaint 41 MM 26 blk Mt Hwy 287 on Mt Hwy 41 at Pennington Rd Received suspicious Deputy dispatched to Deputy dispatched to circumstances complaint SE of wildlife complaint at US Hwy vehicle/deer accident on Mt Nicole Way 287 MM 49 Hwy 287 at Beaverhead St T/s on US Hwy 287, Ennis Deputy dispatched to Prisoner transport from Received fraud complaint suspicious circumstances Gallatin County in 300 blk Jefferson St complaint on Primrose Ln Received trespass complaint Deputy dispatched to traffic T/s at Mt Hwy 41 MM 51 in 1000 blk Upper Ruby Rd complaint on Mt Hwy 287 north Received unfounded 911 Received unfounded 911 of Sheridan call call Dispatched VCFD to 100 Received threats complaint Prisoner transport to blk Granite Creek Rd Ennis resident celebrates at Hot Pots in Waterloo Gallatin County T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 49 Deputy dispatched to Received unfounded 911 domestic complaint in 800 blk call November 24, 2012 a full 105 years Bauer Ln Deputy dispatched to dog T/s on W Main St, Ennis complaint in 100 blk E 9th Ave Received report of fire By Leslie Skillman Day. High School and then went to November 19, 2012 Received unfounded 911 between Pine Butte & Squaw Madison Valley Manor The group was entertained Montana State University for Received unfounded 911 call Creek with music from the Beach two years to study nursing. She call T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 63 Eula Wing was the guest of Boys and gifts included flowers, completed her nursing degree Prisoner transport from November 21, 2012 T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 49 honor at a party celebrating her chocolates, soaps and lotions at Northwestern University Deer Lodge Dispatched EFD for life Received wildlife complaint 105th birthday on Friday, Nov. from residents and the Madison in Illinois. Wing worked in a Deputy dispatched to flight landing at MVMC on Bluff View Ln 23 at Madison Valley Manor. Valley Manor Auxiliary. doctor’s office in Bozeman and suspicious circumstances Received an alarm in 100 Received traffic complaint Attending the festivities She was born in Deer considered herself a ranch wife. complaint in 600 blk Waterloo blk Quarter Horse Ln on Mt Hwy 55 at Mt Hwy 41 were residents of the Manor, Park, Wash. in 1907. She was She loved riding horses and last Rd T/s on Main St, Ennis T/s at US Hwy 287 MM 49 staff and several volunteers. the oldest of eight children rode when she was 79 years old. Received unfounded 911 T/s on Third St Deputy dispatched to Wing and her guests feasted and her brother, Bob, the Her son and daughter-in- call Dispatched RVA for vehicle/deer accident south of on ice cream with chocolate youngest still lives in Idaho. law, Dave and Jerry Wing, live Prisoner transport to Ennis transport to Bozeman Silver Star sauce, her favorite, and colorful Her family moved to Montana in Ennis and bring a lot of joy City Court Dispatched RVA to 100 blk T/s at Mt Hwy 41 MM 46 sprinkles, along with cashews when she was a young child. to her life. Received unfounded 911 W Cover St Deputy dispatched to report in honor of National Cashew She graduated from Gallatin call of overdue hunters up by the Received 911 disconnect November 22, 2012 Notch cabin call in Ennis Received request to advise T/s at Mt Hwy 41 Mm 51 Received public safety MVMC of emergency transport complaint south of Cameron by private vehicle from Cameron The Sheriff’s Office made Deputy dispatched to Deputy dispatched to 16 traffic stops and received privacy in communications welfare check at Mt Hwy 287 48 calls for service between complaint in 100 blk E Cover st MM 32 November 18, 2012 and Prisoner transport to Deer Dispatched EA to 4700 blk November 24, 2012. Lodge US Hwy 287 N

Spirit of Christmas ~ Ennis Stroll ~ Friday, December 7th 3:00-8:00 p.m.

ome experience Ennis during an old-fashioned Christmas Stroll! Merchants will be open late, featuring Christmas treats for all!

Pictures With Santa Special Gallery Events C Hay Wagon Rides Book Signings Live Nativity Scene Ski & Snowsport Swap Kissing Ball Auction Kid’s Ornament Making

The Lions Club Park by the Madison River will be lit for the holiday season. Support our local Food Bank by purchasing a Spirit of Christmas button at area businesses and by buying a hot dog lunch at True Value the day of the Stroll.

Check next week’s paper for a schedule of events. health & Wellness Thursday, November 29, 2012 B 7 Madison Valley Medical Center offers swing beds From John Bishop in-patient acute care through the bed care at Madison Valley that daily (continuous) nursing facility. Qualifying medical discharged before 20 days if the Madison Valley Medical Center program to return home to the Medical Center. or rehabilitation services are criteria for Swing Bed includes: patient’s skilled criteria ends. same level of independence prior Patients must have at required. Physical, Occupational or If a patient requires a stay past According to Anita Ames of to entering the hospital. Swing least a three-day stay as an Madison Valley Medical Speech Therapy, Intravenous or 20 days, co-insurance dollars or Ennis, Madison Valley Medical Bed allows physicians to swing acute patient within the last Center also has in-house referrals Nutritional Therapy, Specialized self payment will be assigned Center is, “such a great place to the level of care from “acute” 30 days before transferring or to Swing Bed, coming from the Wound Care, Pain Management, from day 21 to 100. heal after surgery.” Swing Bed to “skilled rehabilitation.” transitioning to the Swing Bed attending physician once it has and End of Life Care are but a We think that an added (or Skilled Nursing Care) is a Often the swing bed program program. Patients must need on- been determined that the patient few examples. benefit to being a Swing Medicare program designed to is used for patients who have going monitoring and require no longer requires acute care Medicare and private Bed patient is the home-like provide additional in-patient had surgery such as hip or other rehabilitative therapy. There are level of services, and will still insurance pay for skilled Swing atmosphere at Madison Valley care to those needing extra time joint replacement. Individuals no age restrictions. Swing Bed is have a skilled reason to stay in Bed services. Medicare coverage Hospital and being close to to heal or strengthen before who have had these types of routinely considered for patients the hospital setting. For out-of- is limited to 100 days of skilled family and friends. If you have returning home. procedures can be transferred to who have had hip or knee house referrals, the physician or Swing Bed care. If the patient any questions regarding Swing The term swing bed came Swing Bed. In addition to major surgery and need additional provider makes a decision about meets skilled criteria, Medicare Bed, please contact Janine from the idea that the patient surgery, a lengthy illness can therapy before returning home. the patient’s skill level based on will cover 100 percent of the Clavadetscher, RN at 682-6862. will “swing” or transition, from also result in the need for swing There must be specific evidence information from the referring first 20 days. The patient may be Basketball and energy drinks By Debra McNeill is physically consuming burning of fat to facilitate Ruby Valley Hospital adequate fluids.” endurance. Unfortunately, these The American Academy benefits diminish after four High school basketball of Pediatrics strongly days of regular caffeine use as practice has started and the recommends that children the body becomes accustomed junior high girls’ basketball and teens not consume energy to the stimulant. Consuming season has been in full swing drinks due to the high levels of large amounts of caffeine for a few weeks. caffeine and other stimulants. can cause loss of calcium You’re all set to support For most energy drinks, the and potassium resulting in your athlete for the long quantity of caffeine isn’t listed sore muscles and longer season. You have your game on the can or the producer’s recovery periods following schedule on the fridge, planned website. When this information workouts. Furthermore, there some portable and reheatable is available, it is reported is also evidence that combining meals, and stocked up on by eight ounce service size. exercise with the ingestion energy drinks. You might want Research studies show the range of too much caffeine can lead to reconsider the energy drinks. of caffeine per eight ounce to muscle tightness, muscle For starters, let’s not serving varies from 80 mgs, cramps and dehydration. confuse energy drinks with about the same as the caffeine Energy drinks have made a sports drinks. Both drinks in a cup of coffee, to well over big hit with the pop culture and are promoted by celebrity 200 mgs. However, the typical your kids might not appreciate athletes and contain substantial can size is 16 ounces and kids your efforts to pull them out amounts of sugar. However, will generally drink the whole of the sports program. Popular the similarities end there. can at one sitting. Watson has athletes and musicians are Sports drinks are intended for concerns about the combination featured in advertisements replacement of electrolytes of certain ingredients in energy targeting children and teens. (mostly sodium and potassium) drinks. He advises that, “These When the argument is made and carbohydrates, and ingredients can have an additive that the drink only contains for rehydration following effect. For instance, guarana as much caffeine as your cup extended, vigorous physical and panax ginseng are said of coffee, remember that a 16 activity. Sports drinks do to increase the effectiveness ounce can contains at least not contain caffeine or other of caffeine.” Other stimulant twice as much caffeine as your stimulants. Energy drinks are additives include acaiberry, coffee and it has been enhanced not intended for rehydration taurine, ginseng, arnitine, by other stimulants! Plus, they and they contain substantial creatine, inositol and ginko are fattening. quantities of stimulants such biloba. Adverse effects from A safer, simpler and as caffeine. As mentioned, both over-consumption of stimulants cheaper route to enhancing drinks contain large amounts involve nervousness, insomnia, sports performance is to work of sugar and without a hefty, nausea, tachycardia (fast heart hard at practice, eat right and heart pumping workout, daily rate), other cardiac arrhythmias, get plenty of rest. It may be consumption of these drinks seizures and possibly death. old fashioned but your son increases the risk of obesity. Pat There has been some or daughter will feel better Watson, physician assistant at research indicating that the throughout the season. And the Ruby Valley Health Clinics appropriate quantity of caffeine don’t forget to hydrate, with warns, “When large amounts can enhance the performance of water. of sugar are consumed, it can an aerobic athlete. In the correct For more a list of the impair the athlete’s absorption amounts, caffeine can help references consulted for this of fluids, thereby leading to concentration, enhance muscle article, please visit www. dehydration even if the athlete contractions and accelerate rubyvalleyhospital.com. Local TOPS to host program open to the public From TOPS be held in the lower level in January of 2011 and has conference room and will helped members lose weight “Health in the 21st last 20-30 minutes. The and then maintain their loss. Century” will be the topic program is being sponsored The group has proven to be of a program presented by by the Ennis TOPS (Take Off successful, having won four Elisabeth Mann, RN, certified Pounds Sensibly) group that major awards, including diabetes educator, at Madison meets every Wednesday at the best average weight loss per Valley Medical Center on MVMC with member weigh- person in the state of Montana Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 9:30 in at 9 a.m. and a program at for the 2011 calendar year. a m. 9:30 a.m. The presentation will TOPS began in Ennis

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By Betty Humbert determine through astrology During the Christmas Stroll Gold in Windy Waterloo will mornings at 10 a.m. The from the Friends of the Twin Twin Bridges Library which heavenly body was the on Thursday, Dec. 6, the Library have a book signing during the children have a story, a craft Bridges Library, a grant from Christmas Star in the sky over will serve hot cider and cookies Christmas Stroll. activity and a music activity the Libri Foundation has A movie will be shown at Bethlehem. Included in the provided by the library board The Children’s Reading during the hour. provided 53 new children’s and the Twin Bridges Public Library movie is the story of the three members and Friends of the Program is well attended. The December Art Wall juvenile books. on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. wise men. There is no charge. Library members. Goody bags During October 50 children has a display of art done by the The next Friends meeting The Christmas Star The movie is complements of will be given to the children. attended. Kerstin Clark leads children at the reading program. will be Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. New is a movie attempting to Joe and Gwen Witherspoon. Kayla Hunt, author of Raining this program on Tuesday Due to matching funds members are welcome. Hoop Shoot!

Upcoming Workshops! Stampin’ Up! Holiday Design Classes • Make 5 Handmade Holiday Cards for $15 Date: Wed., Dec. 5, 6:30-9 p.m. • Make 10 Handmade Holiday Tags for $15 Date: Wed., Dec. 12, 6:30-9p.m. Photo by Gail Banks Location: Rm. 19, Junior High The Twin Bridges grade school held their annual Elks Hoop Shoot last week. Winners were: 8 and 9 year olds: Jasmine Hill and Taylor Smith; 10 and 11 year olds: Avery George and Bryce Nye; 12 and 13 Instructor: Jennifer Johnson year olds: Rae Anne Bendon (not pictured) and Kayden Staples. The county Hoop Shoot is in Ennis Wednesday, Nov. 28. Scrapbooking Calendar Project Date: Mon., Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m. Location: Resource Room ar Cost: Approximately $30 for course/ materials. L ! Instructor: Kelly Knack

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www.madisoniannews.com SECTION C Thursday, November 29, 2012 Go to outpostevents.net for a complete listing of events PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Submitted by Jeffery Borsuk of McAllister The Thanksgiving sunrise taken from McAllister looking towards Ennis Lake.

alternate between the Old Hotel man youth sorting. Consessions will fering old time blues, rock and wednesday and the Wagon Wheel. Please join the current Ennis be available. Any questions call Americana. Music starts at 7 UMT Western Women’s var- Chamber Board of Directors for Nancy Matheson at 684-5172 or p.m. For more information go nov 28 sity basketball at Montana State an informal social event where Kristi Pancost at 684-5832. to: www.norrishotsprings.com thursday 7 p.m. MSU Bozeman. you will have the opportunity Books and Babies, Ennis to vote in members for the 2013 Farmer’s Market, Virginia Movie presentation, Twin Men’s basketball, Dillon Board, enjoy cocktails and ap- City Bridges Books and Babies is for ba- nov 29 petizers, hear about how your bies, toddlers and their caregiv- Little Women, Dillon UMT Western Men’s varsity Chamber is working for its Christmas Farmers Market A movie will be shown at the ers and is held every Wednesday basketball vs Idaho State at 7 members and learn what they at the Virginia City Artisans & Twin Bridges Public Library at 10:30 a.m. at the Madison The University of Montana p.m. at University of Montana have in store for the commu- Growers Guild (at lower end at 2 p.m. The Christmas Star Valley Public Library. Books, Western. nity for the new year. We look of Wallace Street, across from is a movie attempting to deter- music, songs, nursery rhymes, Western Fine Arts Department will present six holiday perfor- forward to seeing you and your Opera House). Open 11 a.m. to mine through astrology which lullabies and toys. For more in- family at the 20 Below Restau- 5 p.m. Enjoy local products in- heavenly body was the Christ- formation call 682-7244. mances of “Little Women” on friday Thursday, Nov. 29 through Sun- rant/Longbranch at 5 p.m. Holi- cluding homemade jams, spiced mas Star in the sky over Beth- day Cheer! peach butter, a selection of deli- lehem. Included in the movie is TOPS, Ennis day, Dec. 2 in the Small Audi- torium on the Montana Western nov 30 cious baked goods, local seeds the story of the three wise men. and more. The shop also offers There is no charge. The movie is TOPS members weigh in at campus. There will be two per- saturday formances on Thursday, Nov. 29 an array of locally made artwork complements of Joe and Gwen 9 a.m. with a program at 9:30 Meals for seniors, Twin and crafts. For more info call Witherspoon. a.m. in the lower level confer- at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Weekend 1 performances will be at 3:30 Bridges dec 843-5833. ence room of the Madison Val- Library presentation, Sheri- ley Medical Center. For more p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30; at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. The TBS&CC provides Meals Live poker, Ennis Karaoke, Ennis dan information, call Jeannie at 682- for Seniors every Tuesday and 3299. 1; and at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. A holiday tea with the Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wag- Texas Hold ‘Em and other live Come to the Longbranch Sa- The Friends of the Sheridan actors will follow all perfor- on Wheel Restaurant in Twin poker games every Saturday loon for “Terioke” karaoke with Library will host Humanities Watershed committee meet- Bridges for seniors 60 years and night at the Sportsman’s Lodge Sunrise Entertainment starting Montana Speakers Bureau pro- ing, Divide mances. Tickets will be available at the up. (Spouse and caregivers are starting at 7 p.m. at 8 p.m. gram “Lincoln and Liberty: door and are $5 for adults and invited.) Sign-in is requested Songs as Sound Clips from the Big Hole River Floodplain Ap- and donation can be provided. Christmas Bazaar, Boul- Live music, Norris Hot Civil War” with William Ros- proximate Zone A Mapping Re- $2 for students with a valid I.D. Pre-sale tickets are available der Springs siter. The program will be at the sults & Next Steps will be dis- 20 Dollar Day, Big Sky Sheridan Library at 5:30 p.m. cussed at the meeting at 6 p.m. by calling 406-683-7422. The Small Auditorium is located in Annual Christmas Bazaar Chad Okrusch - Original The presentation is free and at the Divide Grange Hall. In ad- 20 Dollar Day at Big Sky Re- showcases unique Montana Folk. Chad is an ethics profes- open to the public. For more in- dition, the meeting will provide Main Hall Room 314, 710 South Atlantic Street, Dillon. sort, 9 a.m. Hit the slopes for the made gifts, merchandise and sor and singer/songwriter from formation, please call the Sheri- a Big Hole River stream flow amazing price of $20 plus 3% food all available just in time Butte making another stop at dan Library at 842-5770. More report by DNRC, updates from Film screening, Dillon resort tax = $20.60 Day! for your holiday shopping. $2 Norris. Music starts at 7 p.m. information about the Humani- the BHWC and its committees, admission at the door. For more information go to: ties Montana Speakers Bureau and new business. Our meet- Audrey Hall, a photographer Christmas Open House, www.norrishotsprings.com program can be found at www. ings are open to the public and Harrison Speech and drama, Big Tim- humanitiesmontana.org we encourage attendance. Find and filmmaker based out of Liv- ingston, will present a screening ber Sports schedule more information on our web- Inspirations, Treasures and Pancake dinner, Sheridan site: bhwc.org of three short films at the Uni- versity of Montana Western at 7 Tea is holding a Christmas Open Ennis speech and drama meet Harrison Jr. High girls’ basket- p.m. in the Swysgood Technol- House with 25 – 50 percent off in Big Timber, bus leaves at ball at White Sulphur Springs at The Methodist Men’s Annual Brucellosis Project meeting, everything from 10 a.m. to 5 5:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Pancake Dinner will be at Beth- Twin Bridges ogy Center Great Room. The evening screenings are free and p.m. Friday and Saturday. any Hall from noon to 4 p.m. Ranch Sorting, Whitehall The Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ open to the public. Snacks and sunday refreshments will be served. Live music, Norris Hot Elk Brucellosis Project meeting Springs Ladder Canyon Ranch will be will be at the Twin Bridges gym Rancher Roundtable, White- having the third sorting of their dec 2 at 6 p.m. hall Driftwood Grinners – Folk- winter series this in Whitehall at Grass. Big Sky’s favorite acous- Brigg’s Jefferson Valley Equine Live music, Norris Hot Outpostevents.net Rotary Club meeting, Twin tic quartet. Music starts at 7 p.m. indoor arena. Entries open up at Springs continued on Bridges Rancher Roundtable at 6:30 p.m. at the MSU Extension Of- For more information go to: 9 a.m. sort will start at 10 a.m. page C4 fice conference room. www.norrishotsprings.com Classes will be Open, Drawpot, Free Radicals - Acoustic Blues/ The Twin Bridges Rotary Club #7 with a #5 incentive, #4 with a Rock/Americana. The Free Rad- will meet at 6:30 p.m. Meetings Women’s basketball, Boze- Chamber event, Ennis #2 incentive, and a 12 and under icals are a local acoustic duo of-

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NOTICE OF CONVERSION- accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and der the laws of the State of Montana that the given the opportunity to ask questions and Joe Veland RUBY VALLEY NATIONAL are incorporated by the reference. You may foregoing is true and correct to the best of my to express their opinions regarding this pro- also access sale status at www.Northwest- knowledge and belief. posed project. BANK trustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. (TS# DATED this 31st day of October, 2012. Anyone who would like more information or Notice is given that Ruby Valley National 7037.90517) 1002.207817-File No. REBECCA KAY ZABEL who wants to submit questions or comments Bank, a national banking association with its (Pub. Nov. 15, 22, 29, 2012) fei Personal Representative should contact Ginger Guinn, Clerk-Treasur- 06.682.3999 principal office at 107 S. Main, Twin Bridges, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S AT- er, Town of Ennis, 406-682-4287. MT 59754, has applied to the Montana De- NOTICE OF RATE INCREASE TORNEY: (Pub. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 2012) et Service Work partment of Administration, Division of Bank- R. Mark Josephson ing and Financial Institutions for authorization AND PUBLIC HEARING JOSEPHSON LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C. New Construction to convert to a commercial bank under the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on No- SUMMONS FOR PUBLICA- 115 W. 2nd Ave. – P.O. Box 1047 emodels Montana Bank Act. vember 12, 2012, the Town Council (the Big Timber, MT 59011 TION R This notice is published by order of the “Council”) of the Town of Sheridan, Montana Telephone: (406) 932-5900 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT Board of Directors in accordance with section (the “Town”), adopted a Resolution of Inten- (Pub. Nov. 15, 22, 29, 2012) jlf COURT 32-1-374, M.C.A. (2011). tion of the Town of Sheridan, Montana to FOR THE DISTRICT OF MONTANA PO Box 987 RUBY VALLEY NATIONAL BANK Modify the Basis on Which Water Charges BUTTE DIVISION Ennis, Mt 59729 By: /s/ Kenneth Walsh, President are Imposed and to Adjust Rates for the Us- NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 2:12-cv-00055-DLC (Pub. Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012) rvnb ers of the System. MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., The Town Council (the “Council”) has de- COURT, MADISON COUNTY Plaintiff, termined it is in the best interests of the Town Probate No.: DP-29-12-29 vs. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Reference is hereby made to that certain to modify the basis on which water charges LEMON CREEK RANCH, LLC, and REID are imposed and adjust the rates and charges JUNE BROWNING ROPER ROSENTHAL, trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) Deceased. dated 10/24/08, recorded as Instrument for the use and availability of the Systems. Defendants. The Town charges users of the System a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS No. 128699, mortgage records of Madison dersigned has been appointed Personal County, Montana in which Michael P. Dietrich monthly rate and charge for sewer service GREETINGS based on an equivalent dwelling unit (“EDU”) Representative of the above-named estate. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: and Hanna Dietrich was Grantor, Mortgage All persons having claims against the said Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely methodology. The Council charges users of Lemon Creek Ranch, LLC the System a monthly flat rate of $33.00 per deceased are required to present their claims You are hereby summoned to answer the as nominee for Stockman Bank of Montana within four months after the date of the first was Beneficiary and First American Title EDU (the “Base Rate Charge”), as follows: Complaint in this action which is filed and Diameter, Cost per EDU, Multiplier, Base publication of this notice or said claims will be available for inspection in the office of the Company of Madison County was Trustee. forever barred. First American Title Insurance Company has Rate Charge Clerk of this Court; and to file your answer ¾” $33.00 1.00 $33.00 Claims must either be mailed to Theresa and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff’s succeeded First American Title Company Roper Leggett, Personal Representative, c/o of Madison County as Successor Trustee. 1 $33.00 1.79 $59.07 attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the 1½” $33.00 4.00 $132.00 Kruer Law Firm, P.C., P.O. Box 718, Sheridan, service of this Summons. Service of this sum- The Deed of Trust encumbers real property MT 59749, return receipt requested or filed (“Property”) located in Madison County, Mon- 2” $33.00 7.14 $235.62 mons shall be complete on the day of the last Effective as of the January 1, 2013 water with the Clerk of the above Court. publication. A copy of the Complaint may be tana, more particularly described as follows: Dated this 19th day of November, 2012. Lot B of the V. Rice Minor Subdivision, a billing, the Town proposes to decrease the obtained from the clerk of the court. Base Rate Charge from $33.00 to $30.00 per I declare under penalty of perjury under the If you fail to file your answer or other re- parcel of land located in the NW1/4 NE1/4 of laws of the state of Montana that the forego- Section 27, Township 4 South, Range 5 West, EDU as follows: sponse to the Complaint in writing within Diameter, Cost per EDU, Multiplier, Base ing is accurate and complete to the best of my twenty-one (21) days after the date of the last P.M.M., Madison County, Montana, and a knowledge and belief. portion of Acre Tracts 2 and 3 of the Townsite Rate Charge publication, judgment by default may, and in ¾” $30.00 1.00 $30.00 STEPHANIE GEHRES KRUER case of your failure to appear or answer, will of Sheridan as filed in Book 4 of Plats, Page Attorney for the Personal Representative 238, records of Madison County, Montana. 1 $30.00 1.79 $53.70 be taken against you by default, for the relief 1½” $30.00 4.00 $120.00 P.O. Box 718 demanded in the Complaint. By written instrument recorded as Instrument Sheridan, MT 59749 No. 144075, beneficial interest in the Deed 2” $30.00 7.14 $214.20 This action is brought to foreclose a certain In addition to the Base Rate Charge, the 406-842-5027 Deed of Trust dated May 15, 2008, executed of Trust was assigned to JPMorgan Chase (Pub. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 2012) kl Bank, National Association. Beneficiary has Town proposes to add a monthly water usage by Defendant Lemon Creek Ranch, LLC, declared the Grantor in default of the terms charge of $1.00 per 1,000 gallons consumed and recorded in the office of the Clerk and of the Deed of Trust and the promissory per connection or proportionate charge for PUBLIC NOTICE Recorder of Madison County, Montana, on note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust gallons of water consumed in excess of any Minutes of the Madison County Board of May 23, 2008, under Document No. 126104, because of Grantor’s failure timely to pay 1,000 gallon increment (the “Usage Charge”). Commissioners’ meetings for the period covering real property in Madison County, all monthly installments of principal, interest The monthly charge for the use and avail- beginning October 1, 2012, and ending on Montana, described as follows: and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes ability of the System is proposed to be the October 31, 2012, are now available for pub- PARCEL A: and/or insurance as required by the Note and sum of the Base Rate Charge and the Usage lic review in the office of the Clerk and Re- A tract of land situated in the SE1/4SW¼, Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, Charge (such sum, the “Monthly Charge”). corder at the Madison County Courthouse. W½SW¼SE¼, NE¼SW¼SE¼ of Section 1 the obligation evidenced by the Note (“Loan”) For a user with a ¾-inch service connection Individual requests for personal copies of and the NE¼NE¼NW¼ of Section 12, Town- is now due for the 02/01/10 installment pay- using 5,000 gallons of water a month, the these minutes, or any previous minutes, will ship 4 South, Range 5 West, P.M.M., more ment and all monthly installment payments Proposed Monthly Charge represents an in- be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder in her particularly show and described on Cer- due thereafter. As of September 25, 2012, the crease of $2.00 per month over the current office. Approved minutes can also be viewed tificate of Survey filed in Book 7 of Surveys, amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan monthly charge (or approximately 6.00% on the Madison County website at www.madi- page 1468, INCLUDING a tract of land being was $167,082.17. This amount includes the percent). son.mt.gov. Signed this 26th day of Novem- the N½SE¼SW¼ of Section 1, T4S, R5W, outstanding principal balance of $131,771.78, On December 6, 2012, commencing at 6:00 ber, 2012. P.M.M., said included tract more particularly plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, p.m. at the Sheridan Town Hall, 103 E. Hamil- Peggy Kaatz Stemler shown and described on Certificate of Survey accrued escrow installments for insurance ton Street, in Sheridan, Montana, the Council Madison County Clerk and Recorder filed in Book 7 of Surveys, page 1470-ME, re- and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the will conduct a public hearing and pass upon (Pub. Nov. 29, 2012) mcc cords of Madison County, Montana. protection of beneficiary’s security interest (if all protests against the proposed sewer rate PARCEL B: any). Because of the defaults stated above, increase. PUBLIC NOTICE An easement for access from the Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property Further information about the proposed The Madison County Board of Commis- NE¼NE¼NW¼ of Section 12, T4S, R5W, to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Suc- rate increase may be obtained by contacting sioners approved claims for payment in the P.M.M., over and across Tract 11B as shown cessor Trustee to commence sale proceed- Gail Leary, Town Clerk-Treasurer, Town of amount of $991,588.80 and payroll for all on Certificate of Survey filed in Book 7 of ings. Successor Trustee will sell the Prop- Sheridan at (406) 842-5431. funds in the amount of $774,915.02 with a to- Surveys, page 1837-BA; thence along and erty at public auction the North Entrance of Done by Order of the Council of the Town of tal of $1,766,503.82 for the period beginning across that certain easement to the county the Madison County Courthouse, 110 East Sheridan, Montana, this 12th day of Novem- October 1, 2012, and ending on October 31, road, as depicted on Certificate of Survey Wallace St., Virginia City, MT 59755, City of ber, 2012. 2012. The full and complete claims and pay- filed in Book 7 of Surveys, page 1837-BA and Virginia City on February 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM, /s/ Gail Leary roll lists are available for public review in the conveyed by Document No. 114221, records Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and Town Clerk-Treasurer office of the Clerk and Recorder at the Madi- of Madison County, Montana. any person, including Beneficiary and except- (Pub. Nov. 15, 22, 29, 2012) ts son County Courthouse. Individual requests The Deed of Trust was granted to secure ing only Successor Trustee, may bid at the for personal copies of these lists will be ac- certain indebtedness of Defendants Reid sale. The bid price must be paid immediately NOTICE TO CREDITORS cepted by the Clerk and Recorder in her of- Rosenthal and Lemon Creek Ranch, LLC to upon the close of bidding at the sale location MONTANA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT fice. Signed this 26th day of November, 2012. Plaintiff, assignee of Thornburg Mortgage in cash or cash equivalents (valid money or- COURT, MADISON COUNTY Peggy Kaatz Stemler Home Loans, Inc. The Deed of Trust is being ders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). Probate No. DP-29-12-30 Madison County Clerk and Recorder foreclosed to collect the indebtedness and to The conveyance will be made by trustee’s IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (Pub. Nov. 29, 2012) mcc foreclose the lien upon the said real property. deed without any representation or warranty, LARRY V. ZABEL, WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 27th day of November, 2012. express or implied, as the sale is made strictly Deceased. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAR- on an as-is, where-is basis. Grantor, succes- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- CLERK OF U. S. DISTRICT COURT sor in interest to Grantor or any other person dersigned has been appointed Personal ING (COURT SEAL) having an interest in the Property may, at any Representative of the above-named Estate. The Town of Ennis will hold a public hearing By: Erica Larson time prior to the trustee’s sale, pay to Benefi- All persons having claims against the said on December 13, 2012 at 6:45 p.m., in the En- Deputy Clerk ciary the entire amount then due on the Loan Deceased are required to present their claims nis Town Hall located at 328 W. Main Street W. Scott Mitchell (including foreclosure costs and expenses within four months after the date of the first West, Ennis, MT, for the purpose of obtaining Michael P. Manning actually incurred and trustee’s and attorney’s publication of this notice or said claims will be public comments on a Preliminary Engineer- Holland & Hart LLP fees) other than such portion of the principal forever barred. ing Report (PER) addressing the Town’s wa- 401 North 31st Street as would not then be due had no default oc- Claims must either be mailed to REBECCA ter system. Suite 1500 curred. Tender of these sums shall effect a KAY ZABEL, Personal Representative, return At the public hearing, proposed projects P. O. Box 639 cure of the defaults stated above (if all non- receipt requested, c/o JOSEPHSON LAW will be explained, including the purpose and Billings, Montana 59103-0639 monetary defaults are also cured) and shall FIRM, P.L.L.C., P.O. Box 1047, Big Timber, proposed area of projects, activities, budget, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Water Well Drilling , Pump Sales result in Trustee’s termination of the fore- MT 59011, or filed with the Clerk of the above- possible sources of funding, and any costs (Pub. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 2012) hh closure and cancellation of the foreclosure entitled Court. that may result for local citizens as a result Installation, Service & Repairs sale. The trustee’s rules of auction may be I declare under penalty of perjury and un- of the project. All interested persons will be Serving residential & commercial customers in madison county for over 23 years Ennis Physical Therapy Quality Service at a Fair Price Robert “Bob” Sahli PTATC Phone (406) 842-5214 or (406)682-5290 110 South First • 682-3112 www.GrahamdrillinG.com Monday through Friday • 9:00-5:00 pm

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FOR RENT: Commercial/Retail HELP WANTED: Imerys is a space available on Main St. in world leader in industrial min- GARAGE SALE For Sale Ennis. Great exposure and loca- HELP WANTED ing and minerals. Imerys is hir- tion - 930 Sq. Ft. Call Paul if in- ing a General Mine Administra- terested at 406-581-7878. tor for our Yellowstone mining site near Cameron, Montana. INSPIRATION'S FINNIGAN’S FIREWOOD: 39-tfc HELP WANTED: Substitute TREASURES & TEA Honest Cord, $150 delivered. Bus Drivers - Ennis School. Sub- This person acts as the primary administrative support person INVENTORY Any size or amount, Ennis/VC/ stitute school bus drivers needed LIQUIDATION for the 2012-2013 school year. for the Maintenance Depart- Ruby Valley. 599-5270. Senior/ BARKER VILLAGE ment; Performs warehousing ac- 25 - 50 % off Veteran/Volume Disc. APARTMENTS: Must have, or be qualified to Thru Christmas obtain, a commercial driver’s li- tivities; Provides assistance with 4-12c 1 bedroom unfurnished apart- health, safety and environmental 126 Main St. Harrison ments available in Ennis. cense. All bus drivers are subject 685-3205 to pre-employment drug testing activities; Serves as back-up for HORSES FOR SALE: 8-year old A/C, washer/dryer equipped, other administrative functions; 3-4c private location. 1 year lease, and must be part of our random registered Paint that ain’t, geld- testing program as required by Provides administrative sup- WANTED: Ski & Winter Sports ing $1,800; 4-yr old registered $600 per month plus secu- DOT. Additional work hours port to quality, engineering and Gear! Are you upgrading your Quarter Horse filly, ready to rity deposit, utilities included, may be available. For further general management functions winter recreation wardrobe and start, $800 OBO. 581-6820. non-smoking, no dogs. Call as needed. Possess strong com- want to sell your old but good MISSING information and a district ap- Our beloved cat: "Itty Bitty" 44-tfc Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- plication, call John Overstreet at puter skills, including proficien- gear? SELL your sports gear at 682-5737. cy in Microsoft Office applica- the 4th Annual Madison Valley Last seen Wednesday night 682-4258. 10/3/12 near the Lone Elk 15-tfc 3-3c tions including Excel, Lotus, Ski Club, Ski & Sport Swap. FOR SALE: Snow blower, Word. Associate’s or Bachelor’s The Swap is actually a consign- Mall. She is 5 years old, most- Craftsman 11 HP, 30 inch, elec- degree preferred. Valid driver’s ly grey w/black stripes w/ FOR RENT: Teacher seeking re- BOARD MEMBER NEEDED: ment sale, where 15% of each tric start, lightly used, $400. license required for operation of sale benefits the Madison Valley white bib & underbelly. She 581-5670. sponsible roommate, 4 bedroom Madison Valley Public Library has white front paws & white in Ennis is seeking a volunteer Company-provided transporta- Ski Club, 85% gets paid to you! 2-4c house in Ennis, $350 per month, tion to pick up and deliver parts Bring your gently used, good- rear legs. She did not have a to serve on the Library Board collar. She is spayed & shots 0 utilities. Call 403-1454. of Trustees. If interested, please and supplies both on and off site. working condition, winter gear FOR SALE: Kenmore heavy- 47-tfc For more complete infor- to The Gravel Bar (Banditos current. She is friendly but send a short letter of interest, be- sometimes shy, she likes small duty super plus capacity washer fore 5 p.m. Friday Nov. 30 to mation and to apply go to: Entrance) on Friday Decem- and dryer, $250. Call 682-3327. http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH01/ ber 7th from 11am-3pm. You spaces. Last weighed approx. Madison Valley Public Library, 8 1/2#. We miss her terribly & 5-tfc R I V E R S I D E R E N T A L S : PO Box 178, Ennis MT 59729. ats/careers/requisition. price it and we sell it during the jsp?org=IMERYS&cws=1&rid so does her big brother. Main Street, Ennis Further information may be ob- Christmas Stroll that evening. $500 REWARD FOR HER tained by calling 682-7244 dur- =603 We accept hard goods such as: FOR SALE: 2003 Subaru Out- 1 or 2 bedroom 5-2c SAFE RETURN back 200,000 miles, Asking ing normal business hours. skis, snowboards, boots, poles, fully furnished (406) 570-3133 $4,900. 682-3327. $395 - $595 per month. 4-2c helmets, snowshoes, fishing 5-4c FULL-TIME EQUIPMENT poles, and soft goods such as: 4-1c October - June OPERATOR/SUPERVISOR coats, snow pants, gently used Electric/propane metered. HELP WANTED: R.L. Winston in Lewistown, MT area. Full wintertime clothing and the like. FOR SALE: Jeep Rubicon pro- References required. Rod Company in Twin Bridges medical benefit package & work Space is limited, so first come, lift 35" tires, chipped, 54,000 No smoking/no pets. has opening for workers on the vehicle. Please send resume to first entry! Please contact us if lost & found miles, $17,500. Call 916-600- 682-4240 production floor. Positions are Blind Box #436, P.O. Box 900, you’d like to sell large item(s), full time, Monday thru Friday. 3018. 48-tfc Lewistown, MT 59457. #364 such as snowmobile or ice- 5-1c Deadline for applications is Dec. fishing hut. MVSCreserves the 15. Please pick up an application LOST: Remington shot gun, DRIVERS: $1000 Sign-On Bo- right to turn away sale items that ROOMMATE WANTED: Love- at the plant or call 684-5674 for are worn out. Please call Aman- lost 11/17 past Channels Ranch more information. nus, New Pay Program! *Earn just before chimney in state land ly log home on 20 acres near up to 50 CPM. *Home weekly. da Smethurst with questions or 4-2c if you would like to volunteer to parking area on Ennis Lake Rd. For RENT Palisades fishing access. Private *2500+ miles, 95% no-tarp, Please call 682-4604. bed/bath. Shared kitchen/living must be Canadian eligible. help at 406-209-1134 or email HELP WANTED: ECCS is cur- asmethurst@moonlightbasin. 5-1f area. All utilities and internet pd. rently looking for a Primary (888)691-5705. #365 FOR RENT: Call Apex Manage- Pets ok. Owner gone Nov-March. com ment at 682-7112 or 581-0103 for Caregiver, degree or experience 5-1c $800/month. 406-570-5401. necessary, for part-time/substi- long term or vacation rentals in 48-tfc AMERICAN GREETINGS is tute hours. Pay DOE. Please call hiring Part-time Merchandisers INDOOR GARAGE SALE: Ennis and the Madison Valley. 682-7388 for details. Fridays, 1 - 5 p.m.; Saturdays & 1-tfc across Montana. For a full list- 5-2nc ing of available positions and Sundays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. through FOR RENT: Large mobile detailed job information, please Dec. New items added daily. ENNIS MINI STORAGE home site 1 mile from Ennis. HELP WANTED: Drivers: New visit us at HTTP://AMGREET- Household, Christmas, collect- New low prices with 10 x 10’s 100 x 150’, water & sewer, Higher Pay Package. Home INGS-CAREERS.COM #366 ibles and much more! Unit #18 starting at $35. Larger sizes Nightly! CDL-A, 1 yr. Exp. behind Madison Square Athletic country atmosphere, quiet. Club. available. Call Reed Real Es- NO DOGS. 682-4854. Req. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336- 5-4c tate at 682-4288. 29-tfc 15-tfc 9642. 4-2c SERVICES Lue Ma FOR RENT: Downtown retail FOR RENT IN ENNIS: Office Space - 390 sq. ft. includes of- HELP WANTED: Part-time bar- B a N space located in the Lone Elk tender. Apply in person at the REAL ESTATE Mall, 1,250 sq. ft. price negotia- fice, storage area & bathroom. MEAT MONTANA Cardwell Store. RETAIL & CUSTOM eD STaT ble call 640-1351. Please contact Cindy at 682-3011 5-2c e 28-tfc or 581-5372. MEATS Montana’s Governor 14-tfc Wild game processing DUPLEX FOR SALE: Troutdale Brian Schweitzer and the HELP WANTED: The Alder McAllister, MT I on Golden Trout Lane - Will School seeks part time main- New Western Populism Professional Office Space State inspected, 32 years sell separately - on pond. Call available in downtown Ennis, FOR RENT: One bedroom tenance personnel. Duties will vary with needs of the school, experience. 406-682-4105 ask for Marilyn. Written by close to banks, restaurants. house in Sh References Call Rudy at 406-548-7328 35-tfc The Madisonian editor, Common area facilities in- neede 8-4752, or 596- up to 10 hrs/mo. Work may be RENTED! completed after school or on 47-tfc cluded. Various sizes starting 5214 or 842-5181 for informa- Greg Lemon tion. weekends. Pay DOE. Success- NEWLY REMODELED HOME at $190 per month. Call 682- ful candidate is subject to back- at Rainbow Point with private The only biography 5653. 51-tfc MAIN STREET ground check. Phone Lisa Mor- PROFESSIONAL access to Ennis Lake. Info @ written on Governor 15-tfc gan, District Clerk at 842-5285 SERVICES www.ennislakefront.com or 406- Schweitzer. FOR RENT: Remodeled - 2 bed- for more info. 580-5514. room, 1 bath, duplex, $550 per 5-tfc Let us relieve some of the Get your signed copy at The PETERSON’S DISCOUNT month plus utilities. No pets, no stress from your life! 22-tfc Madisonian office, 682-7755 or Blue STORAGE - 10’ x 19’ units smoking. Call 682-4714. REQUESTING BIDS: Request All phases of bookkeeping Heron in Ennis. available for rent in-town Ennis. 51-tfc Accounts Payable/Receivable 682-7385. for Catering Bids for Court- 48-tfc house Christmas Party: Madison Payroll FOR RENT IN ENNIS: 1 bed- County will be accepting bid Account Reconciliation The room, 1 bath duplex, close to proposals to prepare and serve And Much More! Bargain box ads are Commercial Property For Rent a holiday meal for the County Call 842-5822 for an FREE! Items must be Large commercial building on school and downtown. Available valued $50 or less now. 682-7675 or 581-7194. Employees’ Christmas party, for appointment. Bargain Main Street in Ennis. A high approximately 85-100 people, to 52-tfc 401 S. Main Street, Sheridan. Call 682-7755 traffic location for your business. be held at the Elks Lodge in Vir- 46-tfc Box Call Sara, Prudential Montana, ginia City, Montana, on January FOR RENT: Virginia City - 2 at 682-5002 for more informa- 4, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Old antique telephones - five Chicco Stroller, gently used. tion. bdrm, large yard, W/D, $550 per Typical menu items include a desk models and two wall mod- Bought in 2007. $50. 406- 22-tfc month, plus utilities. 818-825- meat entrée with an optional 865-0000 els, $20 a piece. 287-7827. 570-0254 9750. poultry or fish item also being Expert 3-tfc offered. Potato, salad, bread, and MADISON MANAGEMENT dessert should also be included Tree Care Vacation and Long Term Rentals with the price of the meal. Glider rocker. Cherry colored Chicco Caddy Hook-On 406-682-7034 wood, cream cushions with Travel High Chair – Red. FOR RENT: Quaint 2 bedroom, Please contact the Commis- 60’ Lift Truck www.madisonmanagement.com sioners’ office at 406-843-4277 rocking ottoman. $40. 406- Gently used. $15. 406-570- 1 bath country home in McAllis- 843-5285 0254 22-tfc ter. NS/NP, $650/mo. Call 682- or email at madco@madison. mt.gov if you have questions. TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. 3850. Complete programs, refresher 4-tfc Please submit completed bids to BARKER VILLAGE the Madison County Commis- courses, rent equipment for Atomic Sierra waxless back- APARTMENTS: CDL, Job Placement Assistance. country/cross country skis. 3 Handmade Barnwood Frames. sioners’ Office, P.O. Box 278, Various Sizes all used. Rang- 1 bedroom furnished apart- Virginia City, Montana, 59755, Financial assistance for quali- pin bindings. Great skis. Used fied students. SAGE Technical gently. $45 406-539-9862 ing from $5-$20. 406-682- ments available in Ennis. A/C, by December 10, 2012. 3173 5-2c Services, Billings/Missoula. washer/dryer equipped, pri- 1-800-545-4546. #3362 vate location. 4 month lease, $650 per month plus secu- HELP WANTED: Madison Val- 15 cu. ft ch reezer. Runs Two nearly new added bar QUICK CASH FOR REAL ES- great. $2SOLD! l 370-0077 rity deposit, utilities included, ley Medical Center is seeking a stools - $SOLD! Call 370- registered, experienced Radiolo- TATE NOTES and Land Install- 0077 non-smoking, no dogs. Call ment Contracts. We also lend on Erich Vogeli, Manager at 406- gy/CT Technologist for full time position. Submit resume to: ca- Real Estate with strong equity. Cryptoquip Answer: 682-5737. 406-721-1444. www.Creative- HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, TERRIBLE-TASTING BRAND OF BREAK- [email protected] or call FAST FOOD MADE FROM AN IMITATION 15-tfc VACATION RENTAL: Close Finance.com #367 2 bath, new everything, extra CEREAL: CORN FAKES 406-682-6612. large master, landscaped Sheri- to Ennis. Rent by the night, 5-1c FOR RENT in Ennis 20 x 30 week or month. Sleeps 12+ dan home, $139,000. Call 916- heated shops/storage. RV Stor- people. Call for rates and more DEEMO'S MEATS 600-3018 or 406-842-7737. age also available. 581-7687. HUFFORD CONSTRUCTION, Don't stress your livestock by 5-tfc information at 406-287-7861 or INC. is taking applications for 46-tfc taking them to slaughter. 406-498-6113. experienced heavy equipment Let slaughter come to your 48-e/o tfc operators and truck drivers to ranch. LONE ELK MALL work in the Baker, MT area. Deemo's Meats in Ennis will Retail/Service/Commercial CDL required and must be able resume mobile slaughter on Place Your space for rent. 2,000 +/- sq/ ft. FOR RENT: 2 story, 2 bedroom, to pass pre-employment and Dec. 3 Previously occupied by kitch- 1 1/2 bath, furnished on Bea- random drug tests. Competi- To schedule an appointment, Classified en & bath boutique. Call for verhead St. in Ennis, $700 per tive wages and benefits. Call call 682-7306 and ask for terms. 406-682-5653. month, plus utilities. 596-1778. 406-778-3300 or 406-853-0730. Scott. 682-7755 15-tfc 5-tfc #363 4-12c C4 Thursday, November 29, 2012

Start making plans now... SKI SWAP activities. word and sacrament, and as we benefits of membership! Monthly meeting of the stu- AT BANDITOS monday prepare for His second com- dent group of the Big Sky As- during Commission meeting, Vir- ing when He will give us God’s friday tronomy Club at 7:30 p.m. at dec 3 ginia City promise of eternal live. the Cottontail Observatory at Christmas Stroll 280 Wet Georgia Road. Any Blood drive, Twin Bridges The regular meeting of the thursday dec 7 child wishing to attend is wel- DECEMBER 7 Madison County Commission- come. This months topic is the Community blood drive at the ers will be in the conference Meals for seniors, Twin Christmas Star. If the skies are Twin Bridges School at 11:30 room at 9:30 a.m. dec 6 Bridges clear viewing will be after the a.m. meeting. For more information wednesday Library meetings, Ennis The TBS&CC provides Meals contact Joe Witherspoon at 842- Tuesday for Seniors every Tuesday and 7722. 5 The Madison Valley Public Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wag- dec 4 dec Library Board of Trustees will on Wheel Restaurant in Twin saturday Books and Babies, Ennis meet at 9 a.m., followed by the Bridges for seniors 60 years and Historic newspaper group, Friends of the Library meeting up. (Spouse and caregivers are Sheridan Books and Babies is for ba- at 10. Both meetings are held in invited.) Sign-in is requested dec 8 and Friends bies, toddlers and their caregiv- the Thexton Community Room, and donation can be provided. The Sheridan Historic News- ers and is held every Wednesday and are open to the public. Live poker, Ennis DECEMBER 20 paper Group meets every Tues- at 10:30 a.m. at the Madison Please join us! Ski swap, Ennis day at 9 a.m. at the Sheridan Valley Public Library. Books, Texas Hold ‘Em and other live Public Library. Come join us for music, songs, nursery rhymes, Applicator training, White- Sell your sports gear at the poker games every Saturday a step back in time! lullabies and toys. For more in- hall 4th Annual Madison Valley Ski night at the Sportsman’s Lodge formation call 682-7244. Club, Ski & Sport Swap. The starting at 7 p.m. Books and Babies, Virginia Private applicator training re- Swap is actually a consignment City TOPS, Ennis certification class at 9 a.m. in the sale, where 15% of each sale Karaoke, Ennis Whitehall Community Center. benefits the Madison Valley Ski Books and Babies at the Coun- TOPS members weigh in at Club, 85% gets paid to you! Come to the Longbranch Sa- ty Library at 217 Idaho St. Ev- 9 a.m. with a program at 9:30 Woman’s Club meeting, En- Bring your gently used, good- loon for “Terioke” karaoke with ery Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the lower level confer- nis working condition, winter gear Sunrise Entertainment starting a.m. Mothers or caregivers bring ence room of the Madison Val- to The Gravel Bar (Banditos at 8 p.m. your little ones birth to 3 years ley Medical Center. For more The Madison Valley Woman’s Entrance) from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for playtime, stories and singing. information, call Jeannie at 682- Club Christmas Luncheon will Please call Amanda Smethurst 3299. be held at noon at the Madi- with questions or if you would Meals for seniors, Twin son Valley Baptist Church. The like to volunteer to help at 406- Bridges Health program, Ennis luncheon will be hosted by the 209-1134 or email asmethurst@ executive board and a White El- moonlightbasin.com. The TBS&CC provides Meals “Health in the 21st Century” ephant gift exchange will take for Seniors every Tuesday and will be the topic of a program place. Book signing, Ennis Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wag- presented by Elisabeth Mann, on Wheel Restaurant in Twin RN, certified diabetes educator, Christmas Stoll, Twin Bridg- Lexi Sundell will sign copies Bridges for seniors 60 years and at Madison Valley Medical Cen- es of her new book, Creating Ex- up. (Spouse and caregivers are ter at 9:30 a.m. ceptional Color with Acrylics, at invited.) Sign-in is requested The presentation will be held The Twin Bridges Christmas the RiverStone Gallery, 319 E. Eye Examinations and donation can be provided. with Dr. Sarah in the lower level conference Stroll will start at 4 p.m. and of- Main St. from 3 – 8 p.m. room and will last 20-30 min- fer many exciting activities and Editor’s note: The Friends of the Library meet- utes. The program is being spon- shopping opportunities. Christmas Stroll, Ennis and ing, Ennis sored by the Ennis TOPS (Take Sheridan Madisonian is happy Off Pounds Sensibly) group. Business After Hours, Ennis to put your event in the Friends of the Madison Val- The annual Christmas Strolls ley Public Library meet the first Advent services, Ennis Please join the Ennis Chamber for Ennis and Sheridan will take community calendar. Tuesday of the month in the of Commerce and Fan Mountain place starting at 11 a.m. in Ennis Any community event is Thexton Community room of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Inn and 3 Rivers Communica- and 4 p.m. in Sheridan. Get out the library at 10 a.m. Please join Church will be holding the first tions for an after hours business and enjoy the Christmas spirit welcome. Please email the Friends to promote and serve of three Advent services at 7 social with drinks, appetizers while being entertained and of- community calendar the library. Everyone welcome. p.m. Services will be preceded and lively conversation. The Fan fered great shopping opportuni- During the Christmas Stroll on by a soup supper at 6 p.m. Join Mountain Inn is located across ties. events to events@ Dec. 7, you are invited to come us as we remember Christ com- from the Madison Valley Medi- madisoniannews.com in to the library to get warm, ing into our world, in our flesh, cal Center. Chamber members Astronomy Club meeting, have some refreshments and to rescue us from slavery to are encouraged to being a non- Twin Bridges participate in some “surprise” sin, as He comes to us today in chamber member and share the

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