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75¢ | Volume 142, Issue 17 www.madisoniannews.com Thursday, February 20, 2014 NorthWestern Energy addresses Twin Bridges Town Council Abigail Dennis Mayor Tom Hyndman said Hyndman said. “But we had “Power comes to [Twin according to Merkel. Merkel hours of outages in a five-month The Madisonian the council requested the North- about three other outages in Bridges] from a radial feed from continued to add that between period but of the three major [email protected] Western Energy employees—Ja- December… [NorthWestern En- the Sheridan city station,” Merkel 2005 and 2012, the Twin Bridges events we had, two were weath- son Merkel, Montana operations ergy] sent us a letter trying to ex- explained. “A radial feed is one area only experienced 20 total er-related. One of those was a Representatives from manager; Paul Babb, commu- plain but it did not answer all our line segment with the town at the hours of power outages. significant storm for this area NorthWestern Energy attended nications manager; and Tom questions.” end of the line as opposed to a Councilmember David that took up the bulk of the 33 the Feb. 11 Twin Bridges Town Moody, construction manager— Merkel led the discussion, loop system where a station gets Smith was quick to point out the hours—and the other was an un- Council meeting to address the attend the meeting because of re- pulling up NorthWestern Ener- power for multiple locations.” town’s concern is not about past predictable equipment failure.” councilmembers and community cent concerns with service in the gy’s power line plans for south- The line that connects Twin service, but about what has hap- From the main radial feed members in attendance about Twin Bridges area. west Montana and focusing on Bridges to the grid is a nine-mile pened this year. into Twin Bridges, the town power outages the area has expe- “We had the big outage in the area from Dillon to Twin long 50 kV power line, and not “I understand the concern,” Turn to TWIN on pg. 2 rienced in the last year. August because of weather,” Bridges to Alder. an uncommon setup in Montana, Merkel said. “In 2013 we had 33 Ennis School Board set to work on superintendent contract

Faith Moldan Overstreet told the board that a The Madisonian budget amendment resolution the [email protected] trustees approved at a previous meeting garnered $27,820.57 for With minimal response to the school. The budget amend- the Ennis superintendent job ment was submitted to the state posting, the Ennis School Board in order for the school to receive approved a recommendation funds to help offset the costs as- from board chair John Scully to sociated with an unanticipated form a committee to meet with enrollment increase, he ex- Superintendent John Overstreet plained. He added that the school regarding his contract for an- was originally anticipating it other year. would receive about $12,000. The recommendation came Martello said the money will go at the board’s Feb. 12 meeting into the school’s general fund. after clerk Ginger Martello in- Board trustees also ap- formed the board that there was proved the addition of a Fishing only one other application for in Schools program to the school Photo by Abigail Dennis the superintendent position in curriculum at the meeting. More Winter weather conditions for the first part of February improved the snowpack in the county. Pictured is the Varney Bridge area and Madison Moun- addition to Overstreet’s. The ap- than half the funds needed for tain Range. plication deadline was Feb. 13. the curriculum kit came from a Martello said the other applica- $1,500 grant from the National tion was not complete and the ap- Fishing in Schools Program and Snowpack in Madison County plicant did not meet the require- another $500 from the Madison ment of 10 years of experience. River Foundation. The school If no more applications were will pay $1,350 to cover the re- improves with winter storms received before the deadline, maining costs for the kit. Scully said he would appoint two Teacher Chris McCown said Abigail Dennis we jumped 5 percentage points said, and a lot can change before “The Tobacco Root [Moun- trustees to work with Overstreet. he brought the matter before the The Madisonian and then as of [Feb. 11], we April. tain Range had] gotten the most Martello said Monday, Feb. 17, board for approval because he [email protected] [were] at 100 percent of aver- “We really want to look at snow at 142 percent of average, that no additional applications wanted to see something dif- age,” he said. “That [was] a snowpack right now because but that is misleading because were received, so a two-person ferent in the physical education According to Brian great jump right there.” that snowpack serves as a kind that snowpack does not play committee will be selected to classes and also liked the possi- Domonkos, water specialist Still, the streamflow fore- of reservoir in the mountains much of a role for run off into work with Overstreet to finalize bility of having an after school with the Natural Resources casts, which are based on pre- that gives us an even better idea the Ruby Reservoir,” Domonkos the details of a one-year contract. Conservation Service (NRCS), cipitation numbers, for the of how good our run off is go- explained, discussing the per- In other board business, Turn to ENNIS on pg. 2 snowpack percentages in the Madison River Basin from the ing to be in the spring and sum- centages as of Feb. 11. “Work- Madison River Basin and the Hebgen and Ennis reservoirs mer,” he explained. ing our way south into the Ruby Ruby Reservoir are close to av- are both below the average per- Domonkos continued to area, snowpack [was] just at 74 erage with the “three wettest centage—the Hebgen Reservoir say snowpack percentages in percent of average, which is a Sheridan School months of the year” just around is predicted at 88 percent and the Ruby Valley are misleading huge contrast.” the corner. the Ennis Reservoir is predicted because they are a combination Sites above the reser- Domonkos said snowpack to contribute 80 percent of aver- of the Tobacco Root, Snowcrest voir can expect below average Board focuses on on the Madison side was at 92 age for the months from April and Gravelly mountain ranges. streamflow for months between percent of average on Jan. 28 through July. As of Feb. 11, the total snow- April through July with 52,000 before a storm hit the region. Streamflow forecasts are pack was at 115 percent of the after school program “The very following day, just a prediction, Domonkos average. Turn to SNOWPACK on pg. 2 Abigail Dennis skills to beginning guitar les- The Madisonian sons. Lieutenant Governor [email protected] “It is a great program and Twin Bridges Angela McLean there is a lot of enthusiasm for At the Sheridan School it,” Boyd said. “It is convenient Board’s regular meeting on Feb. because parents do not have to native appointed 11, sixth-grade teacher Sara use it all the time but if there is Decker addressed the trustees something they especially want with an update on Sheridan’s their kid to have access to—like Lieutenant Governor Panther Adventure Learning guitar lessons—then the student Zone (PALZ) program, which can go.” Faith Moldan hard working, well-liked, bright she runs. Superintendent Kim Har- The Madisonian young woman. According to Decker, the ding applied for the grant five [email protected] “She was kind of destined program provides a variety of ed- years ago to provide an after for this in my book,” Twin Bridg- ucational enhancement opportu- school program for students that Governor Steve Bullock’s es Public Schools administrative nities for the students that decide would also operate on Fridays, so appointment of Twin Bridges secretary Sylvia Dulaney said. to participate, from homework Sheridan’s four-day school week native Angela McLean as Mon- Dulaney has worked at the school assistance to music lessons. would work for parents, accord- tana’s 31st Lieutenant Governor for more than 30 years and said The program, which is fund- ing to Decker. on Feb. 10 was not a big sur- she believes McLean’s time there ed through a federal 21st Centu- Decker said the program prise to teachers and community gave her a good groundwork for ry Community Learning Center is available to all Sheridan stu- members in her hometown. the success she has achieved. grant and administered through dents from kindergarten through McLean, 43, fills the va- “We are proud to have her as the Office of Public Instruction 12th-grade, but is primarily used cancy created when Bullock ap- an alumnus,” she concluded. (OPI), runs after school and on by elementary and junior high pointed Lieutenant Governor A 1989 graduate of Twin Fridays. According to Rhonda students. The program, which John Walsh to the U.S. Senate Bridges High School, McLean Boyd, board chair, the students is free for parents and students, on Feb. 7. Many people in Twin earned her bachelor’s degree who participate are helped with slightly declines in attendance Bridges remember McLean as a Turn to MCLEAN on pg. 2 activities from honing math Turn to SHERIDAN on pg. 2

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TWIN from pg. 1 Banks requested information 2013,” he said. “The Twin Bridg- “When people do not have about the repairs and updates es city and rural circuits will be heat, water or food—when they Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates also has two distribution power NorthWestern Energy does in inspected again this year.” do not even have a place to get circuits, Merkel explained. One the Twin Bridges area and what “I think they explained how hot coffee or warm food because 30 Years - .000% Points is a city distribution circuit and is planned for future fixes. it all works pretty well,” Hynd- the whole town is shut down— the other is a rural circuit, which Rate APR “How often are the poles man said. “People around here things start looking bleak right 4.250% 4.390% services the area to the southwest checked?” Banks asked. “Some did not understand where our away,” DiGiovanna said. “When of town. Merkel said the distribu- of the power lines and poles look power was coming from and they a power outage strikes at the tion circuits have received most 15 Years - .000% Points old—older than me.” thought we just had one line, but same time as a cold snap, espe- of NorthWestern Energy’s focus Merkel assured the council now we can see there are multi- cially, that compounds the prob- in years past and their crews % Rate % APR the poles are checked regularly ple sources feeding our line.” lem.” 3.250 3.419 have done line clearance to cut and replaced instantly if they test Hyndman said a lot of the DiGiovanna said he thinks Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a $200,000.00 loan amount down on tree related issues. with a 1% loan origination fee, $975.00 underwriting fee, $295.00 document processing fee, Mers fee badly. council’s concerns with the pow- it is positive that Twin Bridges $11.95, $15.00 flood determination fee, $4.00 transcript fee, 15 days of prepaid interest and *discount Matt Greemore, council “Old poles can still be stur- er situation stems from the senior is communicating with North- point fee as stated above. president, said he is not question- dy poles,” he explained. citizens in town that rely on elec- Western Energy because he “un- ing NorthWestern Energy’s sys- Dan Crismore, who is the tricity for health reasons. derstands [the town’s] concern.” tem as a whole. Twin Bridges area manager for Steve DiGiovanna, deputy During an outage, DiGiovanna AUTO LOANS “The crux of the issue is that NorthWestern Energy, said the director of emergency manage- said it is difficult to liaise with AS we are a dead end,” he said. “We distribution circuits are inspect- ment for the county, said a long- NorthWestern Energy to get LOW AS are at the mercy of what is hap- ed on a two-year basis. term power outage quickly turns specific information unless he pening up the line.” “All the repairs I found in into a logistical disaster for the is able to track down the on-site Councilmember David the 2012 inspection were fixed in county. repairman. %rate 4.5 Office: 406.682.4215 Toll Free: 888.622.4215 program or club. have the opportunity to fish in a can be carried into adulthood % 213 E. Main St ENNIS from pg. 1 APR Ennis, MT 59729 McCown added the curricu- town like this,” high school prin- and used for a long time. 4.879 fishing club for interested stu- lum also ties into other areas of cipal John Sullivan said. The next Ennis School Rates subject to change without notice. APR calculation dents. Scully told McCown that based on $20,000.00 loan amount with a $149.00 loan fee, study such as science by includ- Elementary Principal Brian Board meeting is scheduled for 48 payments of $459.67 on approved credit. a condition of approval was that ing information about fish habi- Hilton added that he liked the life March 13 at 5 p.m. students would not miss class- tats, diet and more. skills aspect of the curriculum, room time as part of the fishing www.bankingonthefuture.com “It is a shame if kids do not saying that the skill is one that

SNOWPACK from pg. 1 The Montana Governor’s From Feb. 11 to 18, a week- Though February moisture drought and water supply adviso- end storm front moved through rankings for each county will not Conventional Frame Homes acre feet of run off into the res- ry committee publishes a month the county and upped snowpack be released until the end of the Commercial ervoir as opposed to the average Remodels & Additions ly map describing moisture status and precipitation percentages month, Domonkos is positive the 77,000 acre feet, Domonkos said, Hand-crafted Log Homes by county through with the help in both valleys, according to recent weather will make a dif- though those numbers might ad- of the Montana State Library. In Domonkos. The Tobacco Root ference to the snowpack in both just depending on precipitation All phases of construction, January, Madison County was Mountains site saw a 5 percent valleys. design and consulting and snowpack changes in the the only Montana county ranked increase for the snowpack. “Improvements were made next few months. Custom Building Design as moderately dry, though neigh- “On the Madison side, we to the allover snowpack with “Sites above the reservoir— & boring southwest Montana coun- saw a 4 percent increase from the wet, cold weather we had closer to Twin Bridges—can ex- ties were designated as slightly 94 to 98 percent of average in at the beginning of February,” pect substantially above average dry, meaning southwest Montana precipitation,” Domonkos said. Domonkos said, “considering streamflow,” he added, further as a whole is currently suffering “And for snowpack in the Madi- January was the lowest percent- explaining the misleading snow- from below average percentages son, we jumped from 100 to 104 age we’ve had all year since the pack percentage in the Ruby Val- of precipitation. percent.” first of October.” ley as a whole.

MCLEAN from pg. 1 ever worked harder,” McLean’s good, clean water for irrigation sees the Montana University fifth-grade teacher Verta Dors- and watering livestock. System, when Bullock appointed in 1994 from the University of eth said, admitting she teared up “I have gotten to see first- her as lieutenant governor. She Montana Western. She went on when she heard of McLean’s ap- hand the impacts of policies and had served in that position since to earn her Masters of Arts in pointment. “She deserves every- legislation,” McLean said of her 2012 and previously served on curriculum and instruction from thing she has gotten. She never youth in Twin Bridges and time the Montana Board of Public Ed- the University of Montana in lets challenges bury her.” in Anaconda, a former smelting ucation. McLean said she hopes 2000. McLean said she hopes she community. “I have a unique to see continued advancements “As a high schooler, waiting was able to make a difference perspective.” and opportunities for Montana e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com tables at the Blue Anchor Café, in the lives of her students. She Dulaney said when McLean students in areas like veterinary brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 it would have been hard for me began teaching in Arlee in 1994 was in school she always tried medicine, which is something p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 to imagine one day becoming and moved to Anaconda in 1997 to do what was best for every- she worked on while she was on lieutenant governor—but great with her husband Mike. There one. She added that she believes the Montana Board of Regents. teachers and the support of my she was an American history and McLean has gotten to this point “[McLean] will be a strong friends, my community and my government teacher at Anaconda because of her impartiality, intel- partner in making sure our family have made it possible High School. She was also an ad- ligence and ‘people-person’ per- schools and colleges are giving for me,” McLean said. She con- junct professor at Montana Tech sonality. our students the tools they need cluded by saying she had an ex- in Butte. Day said he tries to stay in to build an even brighter future traordinary education in Twin Politics have always been touch with his former students for our state,” Bullock said. “I Bridges schools. “It made a dif- something McLean was inter- and send them notes to let them truly cannot think of someone ference for me,” she said. “It is a ested in, she said. She added that know that somebody still cares. that is more up to the task to wonderful community.” through her teaching she has He has done this with McLean be my partner in governing and McLean, the first member been able to keep up on it. and counts her as one of his suc- making a meaningful difference of her family to graduate from “I am incredibly honored cesses as an educator. not just today but in the future as college, said that her teachers to have this opportunity and I Sworn in by District Judge well.” made her believe the sky was the look forward to getting to work Ray Dayton of Anaconda, According to McLean, she limit even when challenges she for Montana. My classroom now McLean reported to work in is excited to bring the governor’s faced felt overwhelming. Former gets to extend to all 56 counties,” Helena the next day—Tuesday, ideas about education and jobs Twin Bridges High School Eng- McLean said. She added that Feb. 11. She is the first classroom to reality. She explained that the lish teacher, Dennis Day, said she feels truly blessed to repre- teacher and second woman to governor likes to use education McLean’s successes did not come sent Twin Bridges and Madison become lieutenant governor in for opportunities to grow the easy and she achieved as a result County, mentioning that the Montana history. economy in areas like Madison of the 100 percent dedication she governor’s agenda is one that is “I am thrilled for her and so County. applied to everything she did. meant for Montana’s urban and proud,” Dorseth said. “She pulls “I am ecstatic for her,” Du- Harrrdy Drywall Day said she was detail oriented rural communities. McLean said the most out of her students as laney said. “The position means and would help anyone, anytime. FULL SERVICE DRYWALL PLASTER & STUCCO that she believes growing up in she can.” a lot to her and she will use her , He went on to say he believes she Twin Bridges provides her with McLean had to resign her influence to help people.” is the same way today. sensitivity for rural issues such position as chair of the Montana 406 596 3137 “There is not a girl who - - as the importance of having Board of Regents, which over-

SHERIDAN from pg. 1 currently preparing to reapply “Sometimes academics does bers to schools in early March, during the winter months, Deck- for funding—she must have the not get the attention it deserves,” Boyd said. Sheridan currently er said, but during the fall and completed application turned in Boyd said. “Education is the core has a district leadership commit- spring she usually has 30 to 35 by early April to be eligible for of the school but sometimes we tee made up of teachers and com- kids each day. the next cycle of the $50,000 per get so caught up in everything munity members that serves as year grant. else that we forget what is really an advisory committee to Hard- Fox Alarm and Technology, LLC is a family owned company, based in Ennis, Montana. “This is drama week and next week we move on to ori- “OPI is pleased with our important.” ing. The committee will help her Fire Alarms, Security Systems, enrollment numbers so we are According to Boyd, first, make budget recommendations Low Temperature Simply Safe. gami,” Decker said, explaining Notification, Carbon the various activities the stu- hopeful we will get the grant second and third-grade teach- to the board. Monoxide alarms, Broken again,” Decker said. “It’s been ers addressed the board, giving “Putting together the budget water pipe alarms and Protecting your family since 1996. dents have the opportunity to Observation Systems. experience. “Every day we have a great program for parents who the trustees a “snapshot” of the is in the superintendent job de- work, but also for the kids who activities they are doing in their scription,” Boyd said. “Then the (800) 932-4050 | [email protected] | fax (406) 682-5060 homework help from a certified www.foxalarmandtechnology.com teacher and we do a lot with sci- come just because they enjoy it.” respective classrooms. committee and [Harding] will ence and math enrichment… ev- The board also implemented The board is also preparing present the proposed budget to ery Friday we have cooking.” a teacher-presentation element to to discuss next school year’s bud- the board this spring.” The grant operates on a their meetings, which began at get, according to Boyd. Rainbow Upholstery five-year cycle, so Decker is the February meeting. OPI will send budget num-

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Photo by Abigail Dennis Allhands team member Bryce Kaatz winds up for a goal during the annual V.C. Winterfest broomball tournament.

Photo by Erin Leonard Photo by Erin Leonard Champions of the 2014 V.C. Winterfest broomball tourment, The Allhands team. Andy Thomas ‘lays it all out’ during the championship game.

Photo by Abigail Dennis Photo by Erin Leonard Rebecca Ramsey and her dog Ember take the win in the dog-in-a-wheelbarrow race. The Ice Holes and the Allhands team fight for the title of first place at this year’s broomball tournament.

Winterfest weekend packs Virginia City with competitors and spectators

Abigail Dennis ball kicked off the weekend and in two more events—a two-man Rowberry sawed fastest in the organize the event, said the According to Vincent, Win- The Madisonian carried through until Sunday, log sawing contest and a dog-in- mixed couple category. Shortly weekend was “fantastic,” and terfest first originated in the late [email protected] when the Allhands team took a-wheelbarrow race down Main following log sawing, pet own- the best turnout since she started 1970s and was called Cabin Fe- first place for the fourth consecu- Street. Andy Nevin and Brian ers coaxed their dogs into wheel- working on Winterfest. ver Days. The event lost steam Broomballers, log sawers tive year. The Ice Holes claimed “Bird” Morris claimed the men’s barrows and raced down Main “It’s clearly a popular Mad- in the 1990s, but Vincent and and wheelbarrow racers crowd- second and Mad Cou Style came log sawing title while Stacy Street. Rebecca Ramsey and her ison County weekend,” Vincent Joanne Erdall were inspired to ed Virginia City for the town’s in third. Gatewood and Susie Powers took dog, Ember, were the first across said. “People need things to do resurrect the three-day event annual Winterfest from Feb. 14 On Saturday afternoon, by- the win in the women’s category. the finish line. in the wintertime and this is al- and Winterfest just celebrated its through 16. Friday night broom- standers cheered on competitors Emily Griebenow and Trent Candy Vincent, who helps ways a fun event.” 10th year.

Commissioners receive updates, accept resignation

Faith Modan said the position needs to be ad- applying for a grant that would entire judicial district. Board chair, Ennis mayor and a new board. Fechter said Ennis The Madisonian vertised quickly in order for in- help establish a drug court with- Schulz said he believes there the Madison County Attorney mayor, Becky Vujovich, wanted [email protected] terested persons to have time to in the 5th Judicial District Court. is a significant drug problem in approved those changes. the help for the planning board in file as a candidate for the Novem- The grant application for the Madison County that many peo- In the agreement, which order to let the new board mem- The Board of Madison ber election. He said this would $350,000 to $400,000 program is ple are not aware of and more Fechter described as “pretty bers settle into their roles before County Commissioners heard allow an interested person to run due March 18, Legg said. needs to be done. He and the oth- basic,” the town agreed to pay adding these tasks and duties to reports from three county of- for justice of the peace and be a According to Legg, the court er commissioners said they were the county planning office for any of them. fices at its Feb. 18 meeting. The possible contender for the long- would consist of an eight-person in favor of Legg helping with the 10 hours of work each month. The agreement was not commissioners also accepted the term replacement. team and a three-stage process grant because the program is al- Fechter and planning technician signed, but did receive the com- resignation/retirement of Justice “We will make the best de- to help offenders who frequently ready established and working Leona Stredwick have agreed to missioners’ approval. It is pend- of the Peace MaryAnn O’Malley. cision that we can make based appear in court before Tucker. elsewhere within Montana. the work, which includes post- ing concurrence from the Town O’Malley is set to retire, ef- on who applies,” Commissioner She said a lot of the actual work Planning director Charity ing notices of meetings and the of Ennis, as well as possible fective April 15. Her retirement Dave Schulz said. “I hope any- with the program would fall on Fechter presented the commis- corresponding agendas, as well approval from Fechter and the means someone will be appoint- one interested in the short-term Tucker’s shoulders. sioners with an interlocal agree- as taking minutes at the Ennis county attorney if any changes ed to fill the position through appointment would be interested “It will help keep a person ment with the Town of Ennis Planning Board meetings. are made to the agreement. the end of her term—Dec. 31, in the long term as well.” out of trouble with drug testing, for secretarial services for the “All the meetings will be The next regular Board of 2014—and voters will then elect County grant administrator counseling and more,” Legg said. town’s planning board. Fechter in Ennis still,” Fechter said. She Madison County Commissioners a long-term replacement in No- Melinda Legg received approval She added that the court’s office said changes were made to the added the Ennis Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Feb. 24 vember. from the commissioners to aid would physically be in Beaver- agreement in recent weeks. She had a number of resignations in at 9:30 a.m. at the Broadway An- Commissioner Dan Happel District Judge Loren Tucker in head County, but would serve the added that the Ennis Planning the past year and basically has nex in Virginia City. Ennis Town Council proceeds with projects Words. Faith Modan said one was significantly less “That can get real expensive.” city’s payments for water and Beyond The Madisonian than the others, which was one Also in the works is an sewer, saving a good amount [email protected] reason the commission select- application for a CDBG grant, of money. ed that company—O’Keefe which Great West Engineer- Town clerk Ginger Guinn YOUR The Ennis Town Commis- Drilling of Butte. ing is also aiding in. Vincent said she was notified by the future sion continued with ongoing “They are a good com- said the town continues to Department of Natural Re- projects that include drilling a pany,” Vincent said. “There is work with Great West Engi- sources and Conservation, OUR new water well and a Commu- no timeframe yet, but we want neering and is brainstorming through which the town has its is future. nity Development Block Grant to start as soon as we can. It ideas for the CDBG applica- loans, about lower rates. (CDBG) application at its Feb. might be a month or two.” tion. He said once plans are “I was thrilled when they 13 meeting. The commission’s According to Vincent, the more established an architect called,” Guinn said. “It is ba- discussion also included a res- new well will be drilled near would be engaged, probably sically a rate restructure.” olution for wastewater refund- an existing one at the corner in May. The amount the town Guinn added that the $51,376 ing bonds. of First Street and Armitage will apply for will be deter- is simply interest savings for Commission vice chair Street. He said the new well mined next year, according to the loans and bonds that are Brian Vincent said the well would be about 40 feet from Vincent. due to be paid off by 2025. project has been in the works the current well in order to An agreement and resolu- The Ennis Town Commis- for the past six months. With save money. tion for wastewater refunding sion meets the second Thurs- the help of Great West Engi- “We will drill there so bonds will save the town about day of every month at 7 p.m. THE MADISONIAN. Advertise today. neering it was put out to bid. there will not have to be a new $51,376, Vincent said. He said in the town hall building. 682-7755 Of the bids received, Vincent pump house,” Vincent said. the refinancing decreased the Thursday, February 20, 2014 A8 A4 opinion Time has come for sheep station to move out Dear Editor, The lawsuit came about due to Fish and Wildlife Service (US- tennial Mountains, now there in the Centennial Mountains of research on their 26,000 areas the sheep station claims in a re- FWS) sent a letter to the sheep are at least 18 resident grizzlies southwest Montana. There are of land in Idaho or on other less The grazing of domestic cent biological opinion that no station asking them to find alter- there according to the USFWS more appropriate, less environ- sensitive lands than the Centen- sheep by the federal government grizzly bears had been killed on native grazing lands. radio tracking data. The Centen- mentally important places to nial Mountains of Montana. atop the Centennial Mountains or near the sheep station prop- Private individuals have nial Mountains should be secure conduct sheep research if it is More grizzly bears will of southwest Montana needs to erty. According to sheep station voluntarily retired more than habitat as well as a low conflict still essential to the U.S. sheep come and more will die if the cease. The USDA Agricultural emails, several grizzlies have 600,000 acres of grazing al- corridor connecting the Yellow- industry. In 2012 the USFWS USSES does not move on. The Research Service, United States been killed near the sheep sta- lotments on public lands in the stone area to the habitat further sent a letter to the U.S. Sheep time for the sheep station to move Sheep Experiment Station (USS- tion. Even more disturbing is that Greater Yellowstone Ecosys- to the west. Experiment Station requesting out of the Centennial Mountains ES) recently settled a lawsuit grizzly bear #726 was killed, al- tem to minimize conflicts with The federal government them to seek alternative places of Montana is now. with the Cottonwood Environ- most certainly by the sheep sta- predators. Fifty years ago there should not continue to graze to conduct their research. Let the Tim Bozorth mental Law Center of Bozeman. tion’s sheep herder, after the U.S. were no grizzly bears in the Cen- domestic sheep on 16,000 acres USSES continue to conduct their Bozeman

Second thoughts about Remembering Larry Gleason reclamation mining Dear Editor, of their time at the hospital. I from years of oil changes and our town so many heartfelt Dear Editor, the lake and hurt farm irrigation. would venture out of the yard fixing flats. “Fill ‘er up.” I smiles; clowning at the rodeo, I would recommend not disturb- In 1960, my dad got me a and bump along the gravel back would say. He would laugh and flipping burgers and serving Having been in the mining ing mine tunnels. go-kart. He had John Krause in streets I knew so well. I would look way down at me through the kids free ice creams with business the better part of my life, North of Cataract Lake is Norris fabricate it from a thick motor past Jeffers’, Evans’, those thick glasses of his and Ruby at the DQ when it opened I have second thoughts about the Boss Tweed and Clipper mines piece of plywood, some scrap Tillinger’s and Mainwaring’s make a big fuss about me want- in May, and making a big fuss Feb.13 article, “Reclamation Min- whose water comes to Pony Creek steel angle iron, four wheels homes, Hickey’s and Scully’s ing gas. “What kind of mileage over everything and everybody. ing (above Pony) Potentially Prof- and farm irrigation. and a lawnmower engine. For a motels, and being low on gas do you get in that rig o’ yers?” He was certainly loved in the itable for Madison County.” To clean up tailings and mine 10-year-old, it was instant free- I would pull up to the Texaco he would ask. “ Want me to community and will be sorely The concern here is in keep- dumps that are viable for Golden dom. It gave me the ability to station, drive over the hose that check the oil?” Called me missed. ing the purity and quantity of the Sunlight mineral extraction is noisily wheel around our big sounded the bell and shut down “Young Doc”, and filled up my water around the Pony area. a good idea. Virginia City has yard in front of the log house the engine. quart tank taking no bother to Jonathon Losee Cataract Lake was built Moen Builders Mill and Steve on Main Street of Ennis, and I Out of the station would accept money, which of course Vancouver, B.C. about 1958-59 for farmers and is a Mortonson Mill at Sheridan; both wore out a muddy circuit in the come Larry Gleason, the tall- I did not have, and ushered me wonderful fishery. The lake is fed have means of extracting miner- grass over the summer, much est and happiest man I knew in off making sure I took a safe by natural snowmelt, rain and wa- als. to the chagrin of our landlord. town. From my vantage point route home along the back ter coming through mine tunnels Water is more precious than The most fun though, was when four inches above the ground, streets. and natural springs. To disturb gold! my folks were not home, which he was a giant outfitted in his What a wonderful memory mine adits that are running good Clinton Cain was frequent as they spent all Texaco-issued uniform, greasy of a wonderful man, who gave water would disrupt the level of Bozeman

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(USPS 325-340) Montana’s Oldest Operating Weekly Newspaper Benjamin Frank Reynolds Published Thursdays at Ennis, Montana for Madison March 5, 1936-Feb. 14, 2014 and South Jefferson Counties. wasn’t that any one event was my 10 all-around competitors each ceded him in death. Owners/Publishers: favorite. I did them all because I year. He was the 1960 NFR Av- Survivors include: broth- Matt & Susanne Hill, Chris & Erin Leonard liked them all.” erage Bareback Champion, the ers/sister: John (Earlene) He first gained national rec- 1961 World All-Around Cham- Reynolds, Dayton Wash.; D.J. Director of Sales & Marketing: ognition when he appeared on the pion and the Reserve All-Around (Mary) Smith, Melrose; Donna Susanne Hill game show “Name that Tune” in Champion in 1964. Benny won (Pierce) Rouse, Dillon; special Art Director: Erin Leonard 1958. Later that year, the Rodeo the inaugural Linderman Award friend and companion, Sharon Circulation Manager/Sales Assistant: Cowboys Association crowned in 1966, which is given to the Cunningham, Butte. Chil- Sara Racine him the Rookie of the Year when contestant earning the most dren: Skip (Aprille) Jordan, he was fifth in the world bare- money in a combination of three Missoula; Rooster (Cynthia) Reporters: Faith Moldan, Abigail Dennis back standings and third in the or more roughstock and timed Reynolds, Dillon; Jenny (Jesse) Contributors: all-around. events. He is only one of two Peterson, Dillon; Louis John (Ja- Gail Banks, Keith Axberg, Benny married Mary Eliza- Montanans to win the prestigious mie) Reynolds, Twin Bridges. Art Kehler, Stacy Gatewood Benjamin Frank Reynolds beth Baker from Brownwood, award to date. In 1981, Benny Grandchildren: Montana Reyn- died suddenly of an apparent Texas in 1960. They lived in Dil- became eligible to compete in olds, Sacramento, Calif.; Jessica heart attack while loading hay lon for 10 years before purchas- the National Old Timer’s Rodeo (Matt) Lewis, Orem, Utah; Jus- ENNIS, MONTANA at his ranch in Twin Bridges on ing a ranch southwest of Twin Association. He went on to win tus and Jace Peterson, Dillon; Feb. 14, 2014. He was born in Bridges. He loved working on the all-around title seven times Millie and Mary Reynolds, Twin - Madisonian Editorial Policy - Twin Bridges on March 5, 1936, his ranch. Eventually he built an along with 13 other titles. Bridges. Great-grandchild, Alex Editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with the to Frank and Gertrude “Brown- indoor arena where many peo- In 1993, Benny was in- Lewis, Orem, Utah. Editor’s viewpoints on matters of public importance. Guest edi- ie” Reynolds. ple, children and adults, learned ducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall Cremation has taken place. torials and letters from readers (Letters to the Editor) reflect the He attended schools in Mel- to ride and rope and hone their of Fame in Colorado Springs, A memorial service will be con- opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of rose, Butte and graduated from rodeo skills. He and his son Colo. He was inducted into the ducted on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, the Editor or the staff of The Madisonian. Beaverhead County High School Rooster were still hosting and National Senior Pro Rodeo Hall at 1 p.m. in the Twin Bridges in 1955. participating in their team rop- of Fame in 1996 and the Montana High School gym, followed by a - Press Release Policy - Benny began his rodeo ca- ing jackpots. Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2011. potluck reception. •The Madisonian staff will give all press releases full consider- reer at a young age working ev- Benny qualified for the Na- His wife Mary Elizabeth In lieu of flowers, donations ation, but ultimately retains the authority to determine whether or ery event possible including wild tional Finals Rodeo (NFR) 11 Reynolds, father Frank Reyn- may be made to the UMW ro- not to publish releases. horse races and wild cow milk- times competing in the bareback olds, mother Gertrude “Brown- deo team, University of Montana •Content must be factual and objective. ing. He is quoted by saying, “It riding, steer wrestling and bull ie” Smith, stepfather Don Smith Western, 710 South Atlantic, Dil- •Content must not contain advertising language (such as “call riding. He was among the top and brother Louis Reynolds pre- lon, MT 59725 or donor’s choice. now,” “to buy tickets for,” “now showing,”) or include pricing. •Items of a general business interest are appropriate for advertising—see advertising policy and current rates. Larry Gleason •Content must not be derogatory to competing companies Jan. 9, 1930-Feb. 11, 2014 or organizations. •Content may only be submitted and published once. school near Kittitas, Wash. ed in the amateur rodeos where he Ennis Rodeo Association, Madi- •There are no guarantees that press releases will be published. Through high school; he and Gene Warburton had a clown son Valley History Association •The Madisonian may edit submissions for grammar and content. lived with foster parents Chet act that everyone loved. He won and the Madison Valley Presbyte- •The Madisonian reserves the right to make all determinations and Bertha Morrison on their the tri-state steer wrestling cham- rian Church. relative to the above policy. ranch near Ellensburg. There he pionship at Ennis in 1955. He met Larry is survived by his wife learned to ride, rope and drive a Ruby Faraasen, from Hinsdale, Ruby of Ennis, sons Shawn (Bet- - Letters to the Editor/Readers Speak Policy - team of horses. Larry and friend Mont., and they were married in sy) of Corvallis, Mont., Bradley The Madisonian encourages the opinions of readers on public Walt Miller planned to go to Mex- Ennis in 1956. (Karen) of Touchet, Wash., sis- issues and matters of local concern. Letters must be close to ico after graduation, but soon ran In 1958, Ruby and Ida ters Claudia Harrel of Olympia, 350 words. Please include the writer’s name, address and phone out of money and went to Ennis Schooler started the Dairy Queen. Wash., Arlene Samuelson (Curt) number. The Madisonian reserves the right to edit where Walt’s mother, Ida School- That year Larry was laid off his of Ellensburg, Wash., Nancy content for grammar, good taste and libel. We also reserve er, ran a cafe. Larry washed dish- ranch job. Dutch Grauman threw Connolly (Kevin) of Lake Sam- the right to reject or delay publications. es there for his keep until Jimmy Larry the keys to the Texaco Sta- mamish, Wash., his foster mother Announcements and letters of a commercial nature will Shewmaker came in looking for tion on Main Street and he oper- Bertha Morrison and the pride of not appear in this column. Larry Gleason passed away a ranch hand that could drive a ated it for 16 years. Larry left the his life, his granddaughters, Abi- in the Madison Valley Hospital team. station in 1975 and worked at the gail and Katherine Gleason. - Display & Classified Advertising Policy - on Feb. 11, 2014. He was born to Larry spent several years in Dairy Queen with Ruby. They op- In lieu of flowers, please send accepts most advertising. It is up to us to de- The Madisonian Viola and Albert Gleason on Jan. the Madison working for some of erated it until 1995. contributions to the Madison Val- cide on placement and content acceptability. 9, 1930, in Ellensburg, Wash. His the big ranches. He was on Wade Larry served on the Ennis ley Hospital or the charity of your The advertisements in this publication are not necessarily parents divorced when he was 3. Lake Bench when the earthquake Fire Department, search and res- choice. the opinion of or supported by The Madisonian. His early schooling was a country hit in August 1959. Larry compet- cue, the city council, Lions Club, Please note: Our client information is confidential.

~ Subscription Rates ~ Charlene “Charn” Ann Schofield Hill In-State - $35.00/1 year or $60.00/2 years • Out-of-State - $45.00/1 year or 75.00/2 years (e-Edition complimentary with print subscription)• May 31, 1957 ¬– Feb. 14, 2014 $30 - e-Edition only •$40 - 6 mos. print/1 year e-Edition Postmaster: Please, Send Address Changes to: Charlene Ann Hill passed property and traveling with her Nicholls, Connie (Bret) Cart- The Madisonian, P.O. Box 365, Ennis, MT 59729 away peacefully at home in the husband and father. Charn will er, Jason Hill, Jolene (David) Phone 406-682-7755 arms of her family on Feb. 14, be greatly missed by her nu- Banks, Jacqueline (Bala) Hill, Toll Free 1-888-238-7849 2014, after a long courageous merous friends and family. Jeremy Hill and 10 grandchil- email: [email protected] battle with cancer. Charn was preceded in dren, whom she adored. Hours of Operation: Charlene was born to Rog- death by Joe Irmen and her two A memorial service will be Monday - Friday ~ 9-Noon & 1-5 - Unless Notified Otherwise er and Nelda Dschaak Scho- beloved dachshunds, Bobby held at a later date. field on May 31, 1957, in Butte, and Dollar. Mont. Charn is survived by lov- NEWS & ADVERTISING Charn was known for her ing her husband, John, her tiny stature and enormous per- father, Roger Schofield and DEADLINE sonality, leaving everyone who mother, Nelda Gribben; broth- knew her loving her. Charn en- ers Dean (Kathleen) Schofield 5 p.m. - Friday joyed spending time with her and Bruce (Linda) Schofield; Obituaries family, gardening, walks on her children Tawnya Marie (Jim) cont. on A5 Thursday, February 20, 2014 A5

and...more news Ennis Schools to purchase 145 iPads, other county schools discuss technology

Faith Moldan to access the internet for as- discussed whether nor not the The Madisonian signments or to take notes school should purchase iPads [email protected] while some others do not sim- for each student. A majority of ply because they cannot afford the students were in favor of With approval from a ma- the technology. having iPads to use and some jority of Ennis School Board Trustee Craig George, were not in favor of the devices trustees on Feb. 12, the Ennis who also sat on the committee, because they were concerned Public Schools’ technology said he felt the school could not about whether or not every stu- budget committee was given wait any longer to purchase the dent had access to Wi-Fi out- the green light to purchase iPads and get them in students’ side of school, whether or not 145 iPads and iPad cases with hands, adding that he did not they would be too distracting funds from the technology want the school to fall behind or possibly be misused. budget. in the technological aspects of “A lot of the students will The devices and cas- learning. have similar requirements in es, which in total will cost According to Sullivan, college for their classes,” Mehr $91,091.70, will be given to all he learned that Sheridan Pub- said. “We want to prepare them incoming high school students lic Schools has purchased for that.” in the fall of 2014 and the re- Chromebook computers for Sullivan said he hoped maining devices—about 20— students to use and other that with the iPads the school will be designated to a cart schools like Harrison and would be able to purchase digi- format for use by the students Twin Bridges are looking to tal textbooks for some class- and classes in grades K-8, ac- do something similar to allow rooms. He said a regular text- cording to high school princi- students one-to-one access to book could cost between $100 pal John Sullivan. devices like an iPad or laptop. and $140 for one book, while “These items will be used Twin Bridges Superin- a digital textbook is a fraction by students on a daily basis to tendent Chad Johnson said the of the cost at $12 to $25 along access information, access dig- kindergarten and first-grade with an annual renewal fee that ital textbooks, search for online students use iPads in the class- still keeps it under the cost of a content and to access online room. Johnson said the school normal textbook. data systems,” Sullivan said in was able to purchase the de- Lingle said digital text- the proposal to the trustees. vices with grant funds. books are amazing. He said Board chair John Scully Ennis recently updated they include photos that turn was the only trustee who vot- its technology infrastructure into informational videos and ed against the purchase of the in order to accommodate in- the students are able to manip- iPads. He said he voted against creased usage and strain on the ulate charts and other graphic it because he wanted to have network, tech committee mem- items to learn more. a corresponding curriculum ber and teacher Brad Mehr “It goes from reading to ready to roll out with the iPads. said. Harrison Superintendent something interactive,” Lingle “It is like getting everyone Fred Hofman said his school said. a French horn without lessons,” has updated its technology The trustees also approved Scully said. infrastructure in the past two an iPad policy at the meeting. High school teacher Ross years as well. According to Sullivan, the pol- Lingle said he feels having Mehr said that by having icy includes usage guidelines iPads available for all high the iPads and other technol- and what will be done if a de- school students will level the ogy tools, teachers in Ennis are vice is damaged. playing field. He said that cur- being pushed even further to “There are going to be rently a good number of stu- think outside of the box and the some hiccups and bumps,” Sul- dents bring their own laptop, classroom walls. livan said. “But it is the right Photo by Faith Moldan iPad or mobile device to class Ennis students recently thing now.” Students in Brad Mehr’s first period class use computers to go through the lesson. Wood Bank Ministry receives Governor’s award

Submitted by Debra McNeil In 2013, the Wood Bank Minis- try delivered over 296 cords of wood On Feb. 7, Governor Steve Bull- to 644 persons in 16 towns across ock presented eight ServeMontana southwest Montana. The work was awards to individuals who, through accomplished through the efforts of their dedication and commitment 90 volunteers encompassing a broad to community service, have greatly spectrum of religious and secular enhanced the civic life of Montana. backgrounds. These volunteers help One of the awardees was Father Har- process and deliver wood obtained ry Neeley and the St. James Epis- from both private and public proper- copal Church Wood Bank. Father ties. Father Harry spends 50 hours a Harry’s Wood Bank Ministry has a week maintaining the vehicles and satellite operation in the Ruby Val- chainsaws, organizing deliveries and ley through Christ Episcopal Church cutting and splitting wood with the in Sheridan and St. Paul’s Episcopal volunteers. As Father Harry says, Church in Virginia City. The con- “we get warm by cutting and deliv- gregations of all three churches are ering it and our clients get warm by very pleased that Father Harry and burning it.” the Wood Bank Ministry have been Father Harry and his wife, Val, recognized by the governor’s office. founded the Wood Bank Ministry The mission of the Wood Bank over 20 years ago in response to see- Ministry is “in the name of Christ, ing residents of Beaverhead County helping keep warm those who live in struggle with the winter months of the shadow of the American dream.” cold weather. They regularly attend To fulfill this mission, the Minis- Christ Church in Sheridan and are try provides wood for heating and grateful to see the ministry grow to cooking to aged, handicapped and help the needy of Madison County. fiscally challenged families and in- If you would like to volunteer dividuals in Beaverhead, Madison some time to help gather, split or and a portion of Silver Bow coun- deliver wood in Madison County, ties. The program also provides farm please contact Christ Episcopal fresh eggs and wool hats and mittens Church at 842-7713. Contributions when available. When there are re- are also welcome and will be used to conditioned chainsaws are available maintain the equipment and for gas. they are provided to physically capa- If you are in need of assistance, you ble clients, enabling them to become can also contact Christ Church or Fa- independent of the program. ther Harry at 683-3690. Photo courtesy of Debra McNeil The Wood Bank Ministry receives the ServeMontana award from Governor Steve Bullock.

Obituaries Henrietta “Penny” Cusack cont. from a4 Dec. 14, 1940-Feb. 8, 2014 Penny was born in En- to Grace and Wilson Clark and her arrival, that she met her fu- several parish boards and sing- her faith remained a corner- at 6 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic nis, Mont. on Dec. 14, 1940, was the fourth of 11 children. ture husband Mike. They were ing in the choir. She loved to stone of her life and was an in- Church on Thursday, Feb. 13. After high school she attended married April 25, 1964. They sew and after discovering quilt- valuable gift that she passed on A funeral mass was cel- the Columbus School of Nurs- soon started a family and Penny ing she became an active mem- to her children and community. ebrated at 12 p.m. on Friday, ing in Great Falls, Mont. After continued to work at the hospi- ber of the Rainy Day Quilters. Penny is survived by her Feb. 14 at Holy Name Catholic completing her diploma pro- tal and then transferred to the Her loves in her life were husband Mike, her children Church. The interment will fol- gram, she briefly went back Wilson Clinic. Nursing was a music, traveling, quilting, chil- Heather Slee (John), Andrea low mass at Bayview Cemetery to Ennis to work before mov- perfect career choice for Penny. dren, grandchildren (11) and Steenburgh (Jim), Michael Cu- and reception will follow in the ing to San Jose, Calif. Her sis- She loved the work caring for her husband Mike. She was the sack (Erin), Ariana Wigginton Holy Name parish hall. ter encouraged her to come to patients and it allowed her the most adventurous, fun, lov- (Rick), Sean Cusack (Nurit), The family would like to Ketchikan, as a brand new hos- flexibility to continue working ing, generous and calm mother, 11 grandchildren, nine siblings thank the many family and pital—Ketchikan General Hos- while caring for her family. friend and sister there was. and many nieces, nephews and friends that helped with her pital, 1963—was about to open. Raising five children and She valiantly fought a long cousins. Her parents, Grace and care over the last two years. Penny drove to Ketchikan with being very involved in all of battle with ovarian cancer. Wilson Clark, and her sister Pa- In lieu of flowers, please send two other nursing friends and their activities consumed her It was known from the start mela Gronning preceded her in donations to Holy Name School immediately went to work in life. During this time she was that the cancer would eventu- death. or First City Council on Cancer the new hospital. It was via a also an active parishioner of ally take her away from us. There was a viewing at 5 PO Box 8832, Ketchikan, AK blind date, a short while after Holy Name Church, serving on Throughout these challenges p.m. followed by a rosary vigil 99901. A6 Thursday, February 20, 2014 Engaged! Art tuition scholarships available from Ennis Arts Association

Submitted by Vern Thibodeaux and donated by the Madison Ennis Arts Association Valley Woman’s Club will be awarded this spring. April 15 is the deadline If you have a family mem- for this year’s arts scholarships ber, neighbor or friend who from the Ennis Arts Associa- is planning to pursue an arts tion (EAA). The EAA is of- curriculum please encourage fering tuition scholarships to them to apply. An art curricu- Ennis and Harrison district stu- lum may include the visual arts dents pursuing an arts curricu- such as painting, sculpture, lum. Scholarships are avail- printmaking, photography and able to high school graduates other visual media as well as (or equivalent), home school architecture. Art curriculums graduates or students from the may also include the perform- Ennis and Harrison school dis- ing arts such as music, theatre, tricts already pursuing an arts film and dance as well as lit- curriculum in any institution of erature and interactive media. higher education. The EAA mission is to Scholarship guidelines and promote the local arts and to applications are available at the support local aspiring artists. school guidance counselor’s EAA annually offers tuition Rebecca Hamler, daughter of Ralph and Betty Hamler of Sheridan, is office or at the EAA website: scholarships to students as engaged to marry Bradley Veis, son of Brad and Valerie Veis of Fairfield, www.ennisartsassociation.org. well as art related workshop Mont. The couple resides in Missoula, where Hamler is a CSCT therapist Two scholarships for $1,000 scholarships to any age student and Veis is a videographer filming the television series Mountain Men and a one-time $500 scholar- ranging from first- graders to and Fresh Tracks for Warm Springs Productions. ship in honor of Larry Zabel adults. The couple is planning an August wedding in Missoula.

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Submitted by Debra McNeil successful at the district compe- tition, the next challenges are the Ruby Valley Hospital Physical Therapy The American Legion Post state and regional competitions. Occupational & Speech Therapy #31 of Twin Bridges invites the The ultimate goal is the national Hands on care for all your body needs. Ruby Valley community to at- contest in Indianapolis. The win- tend the American Legion ora- ner of the national contest will Orthopedic & Sports Injuries Self Care torical scholarship program’s receive a scholarship for $18,000. Total Joint Rehabilitation Home Safety Constitutional Speech Contest, The second place contestant will which will be held on Monday, receive a $16,000 scholarship Back & Neck Care Adaptive Equipment Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Montana and third place receives $14,000. Sore Stressed Muscles Hand, Wrist - & Elbow Syndromes Room of Twin Bridges School. A total of $138,000 is given in Tension Headaches & Chronic Pain Neurological Rehabilitation Heather Breakall and Clay Ste- scholarships at the national level Available Mon.-Fri. at Ruby Valley Hospital phens will present prepared and by the American Legion. Travel 406-842-5081 extemporaneous speeches re- expenses to the national contest 220 E. Crofoot, Sheridan, MT 59749-9508 garding citizenship and the U.S. for each state’s winner and a Christensen Constitution in a competition for chaperone are paid by the Amer- Rentals a spot at the district competition ican Legion. The winner of the 406-682-4748 ~ Behind D&D Auto in Townsend. Feb. 24 competition will receive The objective of the com- a $100 award which can be used 201 MADISON ~ ENNIS, MT petition is to “instill a better to defray travel expenses to the RENTING: THE RIGHT WAY TO GET THINGS DONE knowledge and appreciation of district competition and the win- the Constitution of the United ner of the district competition States in high school students.” will receive a $250 award. The Meat Grinder • Sausage Stuffer To this end, each contestant will American Legion has sponsored Home Improvement & Construction give two speeches. The first is a this competition since 1938. prepared speech on an area of the Please join your neigh- D&D Auto, Inc. U.S. Constitution emphasizing bors and the American Legion Don’t forget to get a AUTO & TRUCK SALES the duties and obligations of a Post #31 of Twin Bridges for an log splitter to prepare your citizen to her or his government. educational and entertaining winter wood supply! We Are Your Go to Guys! The second speech is a short, evening. For more information Auto & Truck Repair - Gas or Diesel - All Makes & Models extemporaneous response to an regarding this program and to Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call for availability! assigned topic from the Consti- see a video of the winning 2013 Now open Saturdays 8 a.m. to Noon • Closed Sunday We Make Hydraulic Hoses tution. presentation, please visit www. New Tires, Wheels & Tire Repairs If Breakall or Stephens is legion.org/oratorical. Engines & Transmissions Installed - Car & Truck Accessories 2014 RELAY FOR LIFE We Install Windshields - Alignments ENNIS • 682-4537 Daily Parts Deliveries to Alder, Sheridan & Twin Bridges Areas Kick Off 24 Hour Towing (pager 406-522-1056) Madison County Relay For Life Kick-Off Event 10 AM - NOON MADISON VALLEY MEDICAL SOUTH LOBBY Food and prizes provided.

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HIgHESt lIStIng PRICE IS RAREly tHE RIgHt PRICE. Greater Ruby Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held annual meeting Submitted by Tracey S. Pearce feedback on three projects be- Pearce, Steve Wilcox and Nancy Greater Ruby Valley Chamber ing discussed by the board. Any Benson. The winners graciously of Commerce and Agriculture business interested in hosting or donated their bucks to the stu- co-hosting one of these meet- dents, which they can use at IF tHE ASkIng tHE PROPERty The Greater Ruby Valley ings should contact any chamber any local business. Membership PRICE IS APPEAlS tO Chamber of Commerce and Ag- board member. Dates and loca- dues for the year are $55 and go riculture held a very well attend- tions of these meetings will be toward supporting a variety of ed annual meeting Tuesday, Feb. announced later this spring. events in the greater Ruby Val- 15% Over Market Value 20% of the Buyers 11 at the Wagon Wheel Restau- Following the business por- ley including the Sheridan and rant in Twin Bridges. President- tion of the meeting, members Twin Bridges Christmas strolls, 10% Over Market Value 30% of the Buyers elect Luke Cordingly presented were entertained with perfor- the Twin Bridges floating flotilla, the highlights of 2013 along with mances by the Twin Bridges Sheridan summer festival, an- 5% Over Market Value 50% of the Buyers upcoming events for 2014, which speech and debate team and the nual expo and ag appreciation Fair Market Value 95% of the Buyers include the seventh annual buy Sheridan honors choir. Everyone events and promotion of the area local expo on May 3 and the ag was delighted by the level of tal- businesses through the chamber appreciation banquet Nov. 1. ent showcased by the students. website and business directory. In addition to these two larger The chamber also awarded $150 Visit the chamber website, www. events, the chamber will be hold- in chamber bucks through ran- rubyvalleychamber.com, today ing three more quarterly mem- dom drawings and the lucky for an application and help sup- bership meetings to encourage winners were Wanda Osborne, port the businesses and activities Interview more than one agent! business networking and gain Ken Walsh, Julie Ward, Tracey of the greater Ruby Valley. Call a Prudential Montana Real Estate agent today! Private Land/Public Wildlife Council to meet in Helena Submitted by Tom Palmer senting information about Fish, Members of the public are Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wildlife & Parks (FWP) funding invited to observe PL/PW Coun- issues, the block management cil proceedings and participate in The Private Land/Public program, a recently completed a public comment session sched- Wildlife (PL/PW) Council will program audit and perspectives uled for 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, meet Feb. 19-20 in Helena at Jor- from hunters, landowners and Feb. 19. genson’s Inn and Suites, 1714 11 outfitters on how to improve More information about SARA RIkkI MElIndA Avenue. The meeting times are hunting access and hunter/land- the PL/PW Council, including a 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, owner relations. Thursday work draft agenda and previous meet- JOHnSOn dIlSCHnEIdER MERRIll Feb. 19, and 8 a.m. to noon on sessions will focus on council ing summaries, is available via managing broker broker broker Thursday, Feb. 20. processes to evaluate options the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov 570.4249 581.5155 596.4288 Work sessions on Wednes- and recommendations for future on the hunting page under hunter day will include speakers pre- work. access. Ennis School and community thank you to all those who helped with the Divisional Class B/C Speech/Drama/Debate Tournament Madison Valley Baptist Church Bill Bennett Martha Northway Maria Lake and Booster Club Kurtis Koenig Tami Jenkins Ennis School Administration/ Dan Northway Bob Loveland Paul Bills, MHSA Coordinator Karen McMullin Erik Swedman Ennis School Custodial Staff Marc Glines Brett Owens tAnyA SHylEA Jamie Diehl and FCCLA Jerry Welch Dan Jenkins tIM Sally Lee and Elizabeth Mann Holly Clark MAtSOn WIngARd BEARdSlEy Ginger Martello Greg Haas Chiara Cross sales associate sales associate sales associate Cindy Pederson Vurnie Barnett Eric Nelson 580.6987 581.5254 581.7056 Joan Schilling Jerry Churchwell John Mason Kelley Knack Marc Elser Marine McKinney Tami Jenkins Gail Elser Jessica Allen Bob Brastrup Vickey Gordon Dee Loveland Shannon Hamilton Carrie Welch And the following judges: Jean Bolt Rita Owens 123 E MAIn St | EnnIS, Mt 59729 | 406.682.5002 Janet Duncan Maryanne Kline Betty Klein Ray Shaw John Overstreet Chis McCown Sam Korsmoe Sylvia Carpenter Laura Dickenson Barb Pearson Kathy Carpenter Leslie Skillman Becky Vujovich Leona Stredwick Teresa Murdoch Josh Vujovich Dan Olkowski Kelley Knack Jeff Lee Dana Petersen Cindy Peterson Gary Forney Kate Arpin Bob Brastrup Craig George Karen Shores Wendi McKitrick PRUMt.COMAn independently owned and operated broker member of BRER Affiliates, Inc. 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Submitted by Diana Smith long learning for all residents, Friends of the young and old, both possible Sheridan Public Library and practical. The new shelv- ing units for the children’s sec- Friends of the Sheridan tion will enable the children Public Library are excited to to easily access current and announce they have received additional books and learn- a $350 grant from the 3Rivers ing materials thus fostering an Communications Enhance- environment of curiosity and ment Grant. The funds will be knowledge to be carried forth used to purchase much needed in their lifetimes. Thank you shelving units for the chil- 3Rivers Communications for dren’s section of the library. your ongoing community sup- Our library makes life- port.

From L to R: Kevin McWilliams from 3Rivers Communications; Eileen Pearce, library board member; William Talbott, library director; Carol Delisi, friends of the library president; and Ty Cobb, 3Rivers Communica- tions representative, pose with the awarded grant.

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Abigail Dennis cultivated due to the rolling foothills. Carol still serves on the board The Madisonian At the peak of the Braach’s ranching of the hospital. She says it would a.dennis@madisoniannews operation, Lester had about 60 head be strange not to be involved. of cattle—a small enough outfit that That same urge to support the Carol and Lester Braach met in the work could stay in the family Sheridan community motivated 1968 and were married a year later. because Carol would take a month Carol to volunteer with other local Now, they live in Sheridan in the and a half off from work at the Ruby organizations—she is a senior same house Carol grew up in, which Valley Hospital every summer to companion and also helps out at the used to be in Alder. help. Ruby Valley Food Pantry. “We moved it down the highway Carol grew up in Alder, where The Braachs admit the Ruby in 1971 so my mom could be closer her father and mother owned Valley has changed since they were to us,” Carol explained. the Alder Mercantile from 1933 growing up, but they both believe the The Braachs have called the through 1962. She attended college core of what makes the area a good house in downtown Sheridan home in Bozeman to become a nurse and place to live has stayed the same. since 2008, when they turned the enlisted in the Navy because she “This is a place where people keys to the family ranch over to their could get her final year of schooling take pride in their town and make it a CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: daughter, Kari, and moved down the paid for if she worked for the military good place to live,” Carol explained. hill into town. as a nurse for at least two years. Though Carol said she never Photo by Abigail Dennis The Braach ranch is located in “I stayed for three [years] to expected to find herself back in Carol and Lester moved into downtown Sheridan from the family ranch in 2008. the foothills of the Tobacco Root save up for a car and things like the Ruby Valley after her stint in Though Carol said the move was difficult, the couple is happy to still be in Sheridan. Mountains, right above town, and that, then I came back to the [Ruby the Navy, Carol and Lester never Photo courtesy of Carol and Lester Braach is easily recognizable because of Valley] to work at the old Sheridan considered moving their family Carol and Lester pose with their almost two-year-old daughter, Kari, on Christmas the proud Sheridan ‘S’ displayed hospital,” she said. away from Madison County. Once Day 1972. prominently on the land. Lester’s Carol was on board with the she settled down with Lester and father purchased the 1,000 acres hospital in 1962 when she returned they began raising their children— Photo by Erin Leonard of land and ranched it until Lester from the Navy—just in time to help first Kari and then a son, Chris— The Braach family donated land so the town could display a Sheridan "S". returned home from the army in the operation move to its current Carol realized the ranch was a Photo courtesy of Carol and Lester Braach 1952 and took over the day-to-day Sheridan location in 1964. She then perfect place to be a parent. Lester, From L to R: Carol, Kari, Chris and Lester Braach gather as a family at a party for operations. continued to work as a nurse in the who was born and raised on the plot Chris in June 1992. “We let the town have the land valley until retiring in 1998. of land he ranched for the majority for the ‘S’ because it was about time “Those were some exciting of his life, said there was no other Photo courtesy of Carol and Lester Braach we got it displayed,” Carol said. “We years for rural hospitals,” Carol lifestyle for him. The house where Carol grew up in Alder was moved up the road into Sheridan really thought it was a great thing for remembered. “We were delivering “I am so glad to be in a place and is where the Braachs currently live. [the town] to have.” babies and performing surgeries. like this,” Carol said while Lester According to Carol, though Now, regulations say many of nodded in agreement. “A place the family land spans 1,000 acres, those things must be done in bigger where everyone is friendly and only a small portion of that can be hospitals.” willing to help out.” B2 health & Wellness Thursday, February 20, 2014 Smart tips for your tax refund

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This week in sports more on b5 Falcons win final regular season games against Panthers Faith Moldan made one of two shots from While happy with the the Falcons continued to The Madisonian the free-throw line to make Falcons’ effort against score despite the Panthers’ [email protected] the score 26-3. Sheridan, Lott said the team strong defensive efforts. Degel’s 3-pointer needs to be prepared for Sheridan’s Brant Marsh The Twin Bridges attempts late in the quarter anything and everything at grabbed a steal and two Falcon basketball teams fell just short while the the tournament. points early in the second gave their hometown crowd Falcons’ shots continued to “We need to be able to quarter and his teammate something to celebrate as fall. Twin Bridges, which execute,” Lott said. “Each Cheyenne Fuller later added the Falcons recognized their was without sophomore game presents a different two more to make the score seniors and notched two Megan Martin due to a challenge. We need to make 24-13. Marsh scored again wins against the Sheridan concussion in a previous sure we have everything with a little more than four Panthers to end the regular game, led 34-5 at halftime. ready to go. It is one of minutes on the clock. He season. Lott said the team is looking those catch-all weeks.” also grabbed a number of The girls tipped off first forward to getting healthier Twin Bridges girls begin defensive rebounds in the and the Falcons took an and having Martin back in the tournament Thursday, quarter. Sheridan’s Tristen early 10-0 lead. The Panther time for the District 11/12 Feb. 20 at 4:30 p.m. against Horn sank a 3-pointer in defense worked hard, but C Tournament in Butte this the highest remaining the final minute, bringing the Falcons widened their week. seed from the play-in the score to 36-21. Twin lead to 18-0 at the end of the Janie Smart, a freshman games on Wednesday, Feb. Bridges scored one more first quarter. for the Panthers, stole 19. Sheridan girls play point with a free throw to “Senior night is always the ball halfway through Manhattan Christian in a end the first half with a 37- an emotional night with a the third quarter. She was play-in game at 10:30 a.m. 21 lead. lot to play for and a lot on fouled on her shot attempt on Wednesday. The third and fourth the players’ minds,” Twin at the other end of the The Twin Bridges boys, quarters saw more quick, Bridges coach Rob Lott floor and made one of two much like the girls’ team, scrappy play from both said. free throws to make the were able to build a lead teams. With three Falcons Sheridan scored right score 40-8. Smart recorded in the first quarter in their scoring in double digits, the out of the gates to start another steal with 29 eventual 71-42 win against Panthers were unable to cut the second quarter, but seconds on the clock that the Panthers. the Twin Bridges lead. the Falcons’ quick passes quarter, but did not score off The teams were close Sheridan boys face led to baskets in the paint. the Twin Bridges turnover. for much of the opening Harrison-Willow Creek on Junior Panther April Degel The Falcons remained in quarter, but with 3:59 on the Wednesday at 3 p.m. in a recorded a few steals, but control 44-8 at the start of clock, Twin Brides began play-in game. The winner limited shot attempts by the fourth quarter. to pull away with at first a of that game advances. the Panthers in the first half The Falcons held the two-point lead 9-7, which Twin Bridges boys will play kept the team from cutting Panthers scoreless in the they expanded. the highest remaining seed Photo by Faith Moldan into Twin Bridges’ lead. final quarter, securing the Leading 22-9 at the from the play-in games on Twin Bridges' Morgan Martin keeps the ball away from Sheridan's Cady Guinnane Panther Tionna Schwend 51-8 win. start of the second quarter, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Janie Smart. Mustangs welcome Panthers into Ennis gym for final home game

Abigail Dennis trailed 57-20. The Panthers Mustangs then turned the they fell to Ennis 77-36 at the Kyler Elliott each scored four night with two points and Jake The Madisonian held Ennis to just six points, ball over and Brant Marsh final buzzer. while Gavin McKitrick scored Knack contributed one to the [email protected] making the final score 63-23. capitalized on the play for Chad Elser, Sheridan’s three. Wylie Leo finished the team’s total. Degel and freshman Sheridan, bringing the score to head coach, said he did not The Ennis Mustangs Janie Smart led the Panthers, 6-7. think the boys entered the celebrated senior night on scoring six points apiece. The Mustangs played Ennis gym mentally prepared Thursday, Feb. 13, welcoming Tionna Schwend scored four aggressively and with one for the game. the Sheridan Panthers into the points and Woirhaye and Fabel minute left in the first quarter, “Ennis is a tough team to gym. The girls’ varsity teams each contributed three to the Ennis’ Connor Sullivan scored play,” Elser conceded. went head-to-head first and the scoreboard. Hokanson scored a field goal to bring the score to Elser continued, crediting Mustangs quickly scored 18 one point for the Panthers. 14-7. Though Xavier Harris was senior Jake Davidson with points in the first quarter to the A total of 12 players scored able to score for the Panthers, good, aggressive play. Panthers six. Both April Degel for the Mustangs. Coffman led the Mustangs' sped up play and “[Davidson] was not and Alexis Woirhaye knocked the team with 14 and Chelsea the first quarter ended with a intimidated by Ennis’ size even down 3-pointers for Sheridan. Martello contributed eight. steal and basket by Farnes to though this was his first year The Lady Mustangs Kortney Dietz, McNally, make the score 20-9. playing basketball,” Elser said. remained dominant to close Nacole Martello and Croy each The Mustangs continued “He got out there and really out the half—Kayla Coffman scored six points and Mariah adding points to the scoreboard played.” scored eight points, Delaney Fredrickson scored five. in the second quarter, taking Sophomore Marcus Fuller McNally scored six points and Cheyenne Shields score four advantage of steals by Walker led the Panthers with eight Brigit Croy scored four in the points and Stephanie Weddle, McKitrick, Sullivan and points—two of his baskets second quarter alone. Makenzie Moen, Mackenzie Johnerson. Marsh scored a field were 3-pointers. Horn also had Coffman opened the Davies and Danika Philpott goal for the Panthers to bring two 3-pointers for six points second half with consecutive each contributed a field goal to the score to 42-19 at the end of and Kenworthy contributed five field goals to make the score 40- the Mustangs' final score. the half. points to the final score. Marsh, 14. A jump ball gave Sheridan The varsity boys game The second half opened Harris and C. Fuller each possession and Panther Kassidy concluded the night. Chad with a Sullivan steal for Ennis scored four points. Davidson Hokanson drew a foul, making Johnerson claimed the tipoff and long pass to Farnes for contributed a 3-pointer and one of two free throws. Ennis’s for the Mustangs and Reid two points. Sheridan gained Sam Wood finished the night Stephanie Weddle scored a field Farnes scored the first bucket momentum with a steal by with two points. goal with time winding down of the game after pulling down Harris and a 3-pointer from Twelve Mustangs in the third quarter and Panther an offensive rebound. Panthers Tristen Horn. Kenworthy contributed to the final score. Destiny Fabel returned fire, Cheyenne Fuller and Colter and Fuller also scored for the Sullivan led with 19 points. scoring a 3-pointer at the other Kenworthy scored consecutive Panthers. Braydon McKitrick scored 12 end of the court with just less points—Fuller with a field The final quarter was a and W. McKitrick finished with than a minute left before the goal and Kenworthy with a strong one for the Sheridan 10. Seniors Farnes and Wes fourth quarter. 3-pointer—to keep the game defense as they held the Goodman scored six apiece and As the teams headed into close at 6-5, Ennis, in the Mustangs to 12 points and Johnerson and Troy Fortner Photo by Abigail Dennis the final quarter, Sheridan Senior Mustang Chad Johnerson drives to the basket in the second first few minutes of play. The scored eight of their own—but both had five. Colten Clark and quarter over a Sheridan defender. BASKETBALL

GIRLS Kamps 11, Shaelynn Harrison-Willow Creek 54 Sheridan — Colter VanDyken 2 Lahaye 25, Thad Ferguson Feddes 4, Halee Dyk 2, vs. Shields Valley 34 Kenworthy 5, Brant Marsh Feb. 14 18, Cole Fairchild 10, Clay Feb. 13 Cassidy Visser 2 Harrison — Alecia 4, Xavier Harris 4, Jake Twin Bridges 72 @ Lima 60 Seidmore 8, Daniel Rivera Ennis 63 vs. Sheridan 23 Panagakis 9, Kristen White Davidson 3, Sam Wood 2, Twin Bridges — Nolan 7, Tristin Jenkins 6, Brock Sheridan — Janie Smart Feb. 14 9, Britt Cooper 22, Jaci Cheyenne Fuller 4, Tristen Konen 25, Tracen Eggers Peterson 5, Rylee Waddell 6, April Degel 6, Alexis Twin Bridges 53 @ Lima 13 Nesbit 10, Addie Nesbit 4 Horn 6, Marcus Fuller 8 11, Gabe Johnson 10, 3, Wyatt Phillips 1 Woirhaye 3, Tionna Twin Bridges — Julia Cox 18, Shields Valley — Jessica Ennis — Chad Johnerson 5, Jericho Broksle 17, Wesley Harrison-Willow Creek Schwend 4, Destiney Fabel Audrey George 5, Cassie Gagen 7, Casey McInerney Connor Sullivan 19, Colten Armstrong 8, Gibson Butler — Jed Fike 27, Garrett 3, Kassidy Hokanson 1 Williams 3, Jessica George 6, Kylie Kerkaert 5, Caitlin Clark 4, Braydon McKitrick 1 Petersen 19, John Brennan Ennis — Kortney Dietz 2, Kristen Ashcraft 10, Abby Boyd 3, Shae Sager 3, Kayla 12, Reid Farnes 6, Walter Lima — Gavin Duck 22, 8, Chas Buus 7, Josh Nye 6, Chelsea Martello 8, Williams 2, Morgan Martin Gagen 7, Rylee Hoyem 3 McKitrick 10, Kyler Elliot Dee Mayer 22, Graden 6, Brett Petersen 4, Jarrod Delaney McNally 6, Nacole 7, Alison Griebenow 4, 4, Wes Goodman 6, Troy Greenslade 7, Stephen Nye 1 Martello 6, Brigit Croy 6, Brooke Smith 2 Twin Bridges 51 vs. Sheridan Fortner 5, Gavin McKitrick Herriott 9 Kayla Coffman 14, Mariah Lima — Kayla Stosich 8 3, Wylie Leo 2, Jake Knack Twin Bridges 71 vs. Sheridan Fredrickson 5, Danika 1, Cenzi Clarno 4, Emily Twin Bridges— Julia Cox 4, 1 Feb. 15 42 Philpott 2, Mackenzie Stosich 2, Skyler Martinell 6 Paige Phillips 2, Madyson Ennis 59 @ Gardiner 54 Twin Bridges — Nolan Davies 2, Cheyenne Beagley 6, Jessica George Harrison-Willow Creek 73 @ Ennis — Chad Johnerson Konen 8, Tracen Eggers Shields 4, Makenzie Moen Feb. 15 4, Kristen Ashcraft 8, Abby Manhattan Christian 53 11, Connor Sullivan 8, 10, Garrett Armstrong 2, 2, Stephanie Weddle 2 Ennis 37 @ Gardiner 38 Williams 3, Morgan Martin Harrison-Willow Creek — Colten Clark 2, Braydon Gabe Johnson 10, Woody Ennis — Chelsea Martello 10, Alison Griebenow 4, Garrett Petersen 20, Jed McKitrick 15, Reid Farnes Puckett 2, Jerricho Broksle Harrison-Willow Creek 50 @ 7, Delaney McNally 8, Cassidy Wetzel 2, Brooke Fike 15, John Brennan 14, 2, Walker McKitrick 14, Wes 6, Tristen Guillot 2, Wesley Manhattan Christian 31 Taylor Sitz 3, Brigit Croy 4, Schandelmeier 4, Brooke Chas Buus 2, Brett Petersen Goodman 6, Wylie Leo 1 Armstrong 10, Gibson Butler Harrison-Willow Creek Kayla Coffman 4, Mariah Smith 4 2 Gardiner — Connor Wines 4, Michael Walsh 9, Jared — Britt Cooper 16, Jaci Fredrickson 2, Makenzie Sheridan — McKenzy Manhattan Christian — 15, Ed Rodarte 4, Jordan Wisler 4, Colby Minert 4 Nesbit 10, Kristen White Moen 9 Shields 2, Janie Smart 3, Connor VanDyken 17, Dare 21, Nolan Dark 4, Nick Sheridan — Brant Marsh 18, 8, Alecia Panagakis 6, Gardiner — Kelly Harbach Tionna Schwend 3 David Keena 12, Scott Sabo 8, Parker Robinson 2 Xavier Harris 2, Cheyenne Taya DeFrance 6, Megan 2, Tess Thomas 3, Kelsey Kamps 12, Kevin Blanksma Fuller 4, Colter Kenworthy Skillman 4 McDonald 5, Betsy Rodarte BOYS 10, Colton March 7, Ron Harrison-Willow Creek 72 4, Sam Wood 6, Tristen Horn Manhattan Christian — 6, Jessie Hofer 2, Hannah Feb. 13 Kroon 5, Keith Hiedema 4, vs. Shields Valley 83 5, Seth Green 3 Gina Potts 12, Megan Dean 17, PJ Thomas 3 Ennis 77 vs. Sheridan 36 Cody Goldhahn 4, Brady Shields Valley — Lane Thursday, February 20, 2014 comics & puzzles BIZARRO CRYPTOQUIP

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HI & LOIS Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons By Janet Tharpe A Must-Try!—Caramel Pecan Banana Cake

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aramel, bananas AND pecans? That’s the Camazing flavor combination you’ll taste MARVIN when you bite into Tresa Hargrove’s Caramel Pecan Banana Cake. Your taste buds will definitely thank you. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bananas I always seem to have lying around. I’m trying to figure out why I had never thought to try this flavor combination before! See step-by-step photos of Tresa’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: Tresa Hargrove www.justapinch.com/caramelbanana Lawton, OK (Pop. 96,867) You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... Caramel Pecan - Janet Banana Cake What You Need • Slice 3 bananas into 1/2 inch slices on 5 medium bananas an angle and pour tbsp of lemon juice 2 tbsp lemon juice on top, set aside. RHYMES 1 box pound cake mix • Beat cake mix, banana pudding mix, (1 lb box) milk, eggs and 1/4 c butter on medium 3 1/2 oz box instant banana speed for 2 min. cream pudding mix • Add mashed bananas and beat for 1 min 2/3 c evaporated milk more. Let batter rest for 5 min. 2 large eggs • Arrange 8 pecans halves in the pan, top 1/2 c melted butter with sliced bananas in the bottom of 1/2 c toasted pecans, chopped bundt pan. 8 toasted pecans, halved • Sprinkle the 1/2 c toasted pecans on top 3 1/2 oz box butterscotch of bananas. pudding mix, cook and • Mix butterscotch pudding mix and serve brown sugar; sprinkle over pecans. 2 tbsp brown sugar • Pour remaining 1/4 c butter over Directions pudding mix. Let set for 5 minutes. • Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray Pour cake mix over top of butter 12 cup bundt pan with pudding mixture. cooking spray. • Bake for approx. 35 to 40 min. or until • Mash 2 bananas and 1 tbsp toothpick comes out clean. lemon juice in bowl; set • Remove from oven and let cool for 10 aside. min. Invert onto cake plate leaving pan on top for 15 min. Submitted by: Tresa Hargrove, Lawton, OK (Pop. 96,867) CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer www.justapinch.com/caramelbanana Brought to you by American Hometown Media ACROSS DOWN

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savings. The Federal Farm Loan from voting. Act of 1916, which promised Sadly, during period of to provide credit to farmers at the Civil Rights Movement reasonable rates, systematically beginning in 1954, the federal discriminated against black government actively perpetuated This, farmers, cutting them off from conditions that accelerated black aide that was rightfully theirs. farm loss such as refusing credit Our Valley: The whole country was to any black farmer who assisted ravaged by a broken economy in Civil Rights activists, joined the By Reverend Keith Axberg Submitted by Rebecca Ramsey the 1930s. President Roosevelt’s NAACP, registered to vote or Ruby Watershed New Deal programs, designed to signed a petition. bring relief to the poor, provided In 1967, the Federation of only minimal assistance to black Southern Cooperatives/Land farmers who applied for relief Assistance Fund was chartered The history of African Americans in agriculture but did not receive it as often as by 22 low-income cooperatives Anecdotes in whites. In 1935, in response to the to help African Americans and February is Black History freed African Americans and unfair practices, black and white poor people to produce a livable the Valley Month, so let us take a moment displaced southern whites, as well tenant farmers and sharecroppers income and save their way of life. to reflect on the history of the as opening 45 million acres of joined forces to form the Southern But these were small victories, African American culture in our public lands across the south for Tenant Farmers Union, which, at and blacks still encountered "Here begins the Good for a wide variety of reasons, country’s agricultural way of homesteading, creating the first its height, numbered 30,000 in six broad-based discrimination. By News about Jesus the Messiah, such as procreation and security, life. From the newly freed slaves major wave of African American states. Unfortunately the union 1969 black land ownership had the Son of God …” Mark 1:1 but humans often assemble for of 1863 to today's black farmers, land ownership. was short-lived, as southern declined to about 6 million acres A while back I was driving little more purpose than to talk. African Americans have fought Most freed slaves never had landowners and politicians would from a high of 15 million acres in down Bear Trap Canyon from I recently spent an hour to acquire and maintain land, access to “free” land. To save not tolerate unions or cooperation 1910. Bozeman and looked at some of or so with a person who and have encountered crippling enough cash to buy their farms, between poor whites and blacks, By 1982 African Americans the scrubby evergreen trees that complained about a friend who obstacles along the way. they worked long and hard in and targeted the group with received only 1 percent of all dot the landscape along the way. had bored him with her endless In 1910, nearly 1 million a climate of growing hostility violence and divisive tactics. farm ownership loans, only 2.5 I was doing a bit of daydreaming tale of woe when they were out African American farmers in the from whites as tenant farmers, Finally, in a small window of percent of all farm-operating as I sometimes do when traveling for a walk. Near the end of our United States owned a total of 15 sharecroppers or in the steel opportunity from 1937-1942, the loans, and only 1 percent of down old familiar roads, and an time together he caught the irony million acres; by 1969 they held or turpentine industries. With Farm Security Administration all soil and water conservation image began to form in my mind. of having done with me what only 6 million acres. In 1920, hard work black farmers had (FSA) was created with to make loans. That year, too, the USDA’s It was not much of an image. he was complaining about his African Americans owned 14 accumulated 218,972 farms and loans to tenant farmers. This was Civil Rights Office was closed, It was more of a thought or companion doing with him. We percent of the nation’s farms; nearly 15 million acres by 1910. the first widespread government and did not re-open until 1990. concept, and as it rolled around could not help but laugh. today, there are only 18,000 black As African Americans assistance to black farmers since Over the decades, there have that vast expanse of inner cranial That is what we are here for farmers, representing less than 1 acquired land, resentment from the Freedmen’s Bureau, allowing been numerous reasons why the space that keeps much of the time. percent of all farms. There is a Southern whites mounted. thousands of African Americans number of black farmers has my ears from We tell each whole history of reasons for the From 1914 through the Great to purchase small farms. declined so rapidly. The one that touching, the other our tales, decline. Depression, black land ownership Between 1940 and 1970 has been documented time and barest outline we enhance and The Emancipation was severely threatened. White continued migration transformed time again is the discriminatory of a story found embellish them Proclamation of 1863 and the violence against blacks, coupled the country’s African American environment present in American a nook into in order to gain ratification of the 13th amendment with spiraling cotton prices population from a predominantly culture and government. which it took a more attentive at the end of the Civil War in 1866 caused by boll weevil damage southern, rural group to a Once land is lost, it is very up lodging, and audience, and gave 4 million African-American forced many black tenant farmers northern, rural one. The difficult to recover. In the 21st stuck. when done, we slaves their freedom. The federal and landowners to seek relief in industrialization after World century, with the progress of I gave it no feel a bit relieved government provided a limited northern cities at a time when there War II expanded consumerism equality becoming more present more thought as that we have number of opportunities for was also a shortage of factory and technology that quickly in our society and government, I continued my been heard and African Americans to acquire workers. Northern industrialists made the small farmer obsolete. there is hope that justice will journey home, understood, land, including General William recruited African Americans With the invention of synthetic prevail and that the record will but the seed had which is all most T. Sherman’s Field Order to from the south, causing what was fibers and mechanical cotton be set right for those farmers been planted. of us really want deed “40 acres and a mule” over called “the great migration.” pickers, sharecroppers were no who have been wronged. Black Tendrils By Rev. Keith Axberg out of life and to black families on the South As cotton prices plummeted, longer needed on southern farms. farmers have continued to stretched out companionship. Carolina and Florida coasts. black farmers defaulted on Northern cities offered black struggle and organize to save a and, from time to time, began to We want to be heard and However, Andrew Johnson farm loans, crippling 30 of the farmers relief from political, tradition that runs through their tickle my imagination here and understood. reversed the policy, and most 55 independent black-owned social and economic oppression, veins. there until I could not ignore it One of the gifts we provide never received their allotments. banks, the first of which was where wages were on average any longer. one another is the time and In 1865 the Freedman's Bureau founded in 1888. In a domino three times higher than in the Information compiled Every now and then I would place to share our anecdotes and provided relocation, education effect, the banks shut down South. Additionally, there were primarily from the National sit down and try to give the significant events in our lives. I and medical relief to newly and black farmers lost their life no laws enforcing segregation or Public Broadcasting System. story some shape and substance, think it is helpful if our stories literacy tests to prevent blacks but each draft turned out to be serve a purpose. I must admit a false start, a false hope and I bore easily when I listen to no cure for this one.” Talk about set me back and sudden death this week. Benny certainly earned a false beginning. It seemed someone prattle on with gossip slap my face! Then I thought to myself it is not respect for his successes in the rodeo world. hopeless, and yet the story or inane triviality, or when it is about me, but what do you do to help? In my opinion you can sit back and admire all continued to nag and nudge until all about them. I just wish life could be easier and simpler. of Benny's trophies, records and awards, but I found the format in which it I also know that what may be A friend told me that life is not complicated. We Benny and Mary’s true legacy was in their three begged to be written. When that trivial to me may be inordinately are complicated. When we stop doing the wrong children, Rooster, Jenny and Louis John. happened–bang–it was there, important to the teller of the tale, things and start doing the right things, life is Also, so much sympathy goes out to the and I honestly struggled to keep but still… simple. Nothing about that sounds simple! family of Charlene Hill with her passing. It has up with the tale as it unfolded far The pathway to good It seems that a simple life has a different been a long couple of months for her family with faster than my hunt-and-peckery conversation has got to be the meaning and a different value for every person. what cancer put her though. little fingers could fly. capacity to share and to listen. Guess for me it means getting rid of some of So what have we learned this week? I finally finished it last There is much each of us has around the life’s complexities so you can spend more time Happiness is not determined by what is week, although it is “not ready experienced than can help others with people you love and do more of the things happening around you, but rather what is for prime time,” as they say. It to live better. The Bible tells you love and enjoy doing. It means getting rid of happening inside you. has not gone out to an editor or us we should work to build one the clutter, and eliminating all but the essential As you make your way through the week, publisher, or even to an agent. It another up, rather than to tear Wood Stove so you are left with only that which gives you remember how rich you are. Your family is may not even ever get published, apart or knock down. by Gail Banks value and happiness. So, how does that happen? priceless, your friends are rare pearls, your time and that is okay, for that is not Unfortunately, it does not I asked around a bit what people thought would is gold and your health is wealth. Life does not exactly why I wrote it. appear our politicians have There comes a time in your life when you make life easier and happier and read some get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and Why did I write it? Simply, gotten that memo; I see the walk away from all the drama and the people excellent articles. This is what I came up with more resilient. True friendship is not about being because it is a story that would attack ads have already begun. who create it. You surround yourself with people for pointers. Identify what is most important inseparable. It is being separated and nothing give me no rest until I gave Sigh. who make you laugh. Forget the bad and focus to you and eliminate as much as you possibly changes. The three Cs of life: choice, chance birth to it. Now she needs to A friend once said, “We on the good. Love the people who treat you right can of everything else. Learn to let go. Do and change. You must make a choice to take a be cleaned up and allowed to should say what we mean, and and pray for the ones who do not. Life is too not wish your life away. Learn to stop berating chance or your life will never change. mature, but that will be fun. The mean what we say, but not say it short to be anything but happy. Falling down is yourself for being a work in progress. Forget District basketball starts this week in Butte. labor is finished, now the work meanly.” a part of life. Getting back up is living. what everyone else thinks and wants for you, There should be some excellent games. There begins. I think that is a good place Don’t we wish it were just that easy? stop worrying and complaining. Spend more are a lot of really good players in our district. That is the way of stories, to stop in this, our anecdotal I have decided there are many things a time with the right people and you know who Before we know it we will be throwing the is it not? Do they not beg to be valley. May your words be like person does not want to hear in their lifetimes, they are. Look for a silver lining in every tough basketballs down to start track season, but then told? honey; Sweet dreams! but one of those things is, “there is no cure for this situation. Let things be less than perfect and be it will be closer to spring. Humans are the only one.” Personally I have heard it too many times, grateful! Now doesn’t that just sound like some “Remember to slow down today. You creatures I know who gather Keith Axberg writes on as have many others. Just do not prepare for it. real easy things to do? Well, ask me in a few should not rush through life so quickly that you together to share stories, ideas, matters concerning life and A longtime friend of mine was diagnosed with months how all of that advice is working out for miss life. You are going to get where you are thoughts and to ask questions. faith. He can be reached at cancer for the second time and is taking chemo me. going when you are meant to get there.” Deer, elk and geese may [email protected]. treatments. I asked her how the treatments were Much sympathy goes out to the family congregate in herds and flocks going this week and she told me, “Gail, there is and many friends of Benny Reynolds with his

MADISON VALLEY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT Dec. 27, 1867. Present at the dedication was Bishop Tuttle. Following the Through the dedication of the temple, the fireline “grandest of all grand balls” By Steve Orr | Madison Valley Rural Fire Department WINDOW OF THE ARCHIVES was held in the new temple. In spite of the return on East Horse Creek Road In 1889, C.W. Rank and of winter weather and the in the south Madison. Four By Evalyn Batten Johnson J. Allen purchased the drug report of numerous slide- firefighters responded to the store, leasing space from the Masonic Temple. Mr. Rank offs, response activity for call but were canceled en It was early on Dec. 7, Grand Lodge of Montana Mr. Olds would later the Madison Valley Rural route. was also the postmaster and 1863, when Paris Pfouts and was formed in the top floor design the county courthouse in 1916 the U.S. Post Office Fire Department (MVRFD) If you have any questions members of the Masons, the of the building owned by and the brick schoolhouse remained slow the first full or concerns, MVRFD chief leased the ground floor of the majority of which were also Paris Pfouts, now Ranks on Idaho Street. Masonic Temple Building week of February. The Shawn Christensen invites vigilantes, were granted a Drugs, made up of Virginia The Masonic Temple MVRFD was only dispatched you to contact us at 682- adjoining Rank’s Drug. Both dispensation by the Grand City Lodge No. 1, Virginia was to have a full basement, Rank’s Drug and the U.S. to two calls. 3311. We look forward to Lodge of Kansas, A.F.A.M. City Lodge No. 2 and Helena first floor and a second On Feb. 2 at 4:10 p.m., hearing from you. If no one Post Office continue to lease that gave them permission Lodge No. 3. level. It is still in use today from the Masons. the MVRFD responded to a is available, please leave to form Virginia City Lodge Following the formation 147 years later. resident’s concerns of carbon a message and we will During that time the No. 43. of the Grand Lodge of The stone was obtained Masons noticed the west monoxide levels in the house. return your call as soon as The first meeting was Montana, it was decided that from a mountain at the The MVRFD responded a possible. Remember, you can wall of the building was held in the Montana Billiard a new Masonic Temple was northeast end of the town leaning and a brick building command with one firefighter get up-to-date emergency Hall on the north side of needed. known as the Virginia City to check the carbon monoxide information at the Madison was constructed to stabilize Wallace at the corner of Stephen J. Gainan, Quarry. The stones for the the west wall of the building, levels. The residence was County Montana Emergency Jackson Street, just east a local stonemason, was Masonic building were also checked with a carbon Information web site, at the first floor of which was of where the Fairweather employed to erect the stone used in the construction of occupied by Rank’s Drug. monoxide detector, but no http://madison.homestead. Inn is located. However, façade building and hired the Thompson-Hickman adverse levels of carbon com/. Please visit our home In later years, this brick as the membership grew Loren B. Olds to draw up Library and Museum, as building was sold and now monoxide were detected. page at www.mvrfd.org/. in the Masonic Order the architectural plans for the well as St. Paul’s Episcopal On Feb. 6 at 3:45 p.m., Remember to sign our guest houses Cousin’s Candy room became too small to substantial stone meeting Church on Idaho Street. Store. the MVRFD was dispatched book and let us know what accommodate larger groups. hall during the summer of The new Masonic to a fire alarm at a residence you think. On Jan. 24, 1866, the 1867. The cost was $35,000. Temple was dedicated on Thursday, February 20, 2014 B7B7 Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center enjoys 2014

Submitted by Roseann Troyer made an appearance on Jan. 9 residents in the activity room Tobacco Root Mountain and had everyone captivated awaiting the movie to start. Care Center with their fancy footwork. We turned down the lights, The morning just whizzed served pop and popcorn and We jingled into 2014 with right by. popped in a movie. The movie high hopes for the New Year. Chick’s Restaurant was of choice was Babe. It was The first week we took down our destination on Jan. 14. entertaining, heartwarming, the decorations at the care We enjoyed everything from funny and enjoyed by all. center and redecorated with a wet burrito to a rueben. It Residents decided a movie resident-made decorations was a very tasty lunch for all. afternoon is a good thing to hanging on the doors. They A birthday party for do so it will be added to our added festive color. On Jan. our two January birthday calendar. 7, our lively resident council residents was held on the 21st. Hot cider, hot cocoa and met and discussed upcoming The party was sponsored by red beers were offered at our events and what they hoped Women for Veterans. Serving happy hour on Jan. 28. People to accomplish in 2014. The the refreshments were Sarah came and went during the main subject discussed was Paull, Tami Hutchings and afternoon. We shared jokes, the showing of movies in the Ana Kerr. Sylvia Tucker and conversations, told tall tales activities room. This event Marie Tate were the birthday and enjoyed each other’s was made possible by the girls. Family helped celebrate company. generous donations of local the milestone. Cottage Floral We saw January out in a folk. The large TV and an provided fragrant fresh high note. We had root beer entertainment center were flower corsages for the floats—a treat that brought donated. birthday girls. back childhood memories. The Silver Bow cloggers Jan. 24 found several Photo submitted by Roseann Troyer

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L yman H. Bennett, III of Virginia City has been selected to the Mountain States Super Lawyers list for 2014. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of PUBLIC NOTICE ing the community development needs and PUBLIC NOTICE outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional The terms of TWO (2) trustees of the Twin priorities of Madison County for economic The Madison County Board of Commis- achievement. This honor and designation is limited to not more than 5 percent of the Bridges School District #7 will expire this May. development, housing and community revital- sioners approved claims for payment in the attorneys within the state of Montana. This is the eighth consecutive year that Mr. Each trustee position is elected for a THREE (3) ization, and public facilities, and particularly amount of $372,820.87 and payroll for all funds year term. Anyone interested and qualified, ac- as those needs affect low and moderate-in- in the amount of $789,469.30 with a total of Bennett has received this designation. cording to MCA, in running for these positions come persons. Madison County is consider- $1,162,290.17 for the period beginning Janu- may pick up a nominating petition at the Twin ing submitting an application to the Montana ary 1, 2014, and ending on January 31, 2014. Bridges School District office at 216 West 6th Department of Commerce for a Community The full and complete claims and payroll lists Avenue. Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the are available for public review in the office of The nominating petition must be returned to the Commissioners would like to obtain public the Clerk and Recorder at the Madison County Lyman H. Bennett, III same District office prior to 4:00 p.m. on March comment on the needs of the county. The Courthouse. Individual requests for personal 27th, 2014…which is NOT LESS than FORTY purpose of the CDBG Program and the va- copies of these lists will be accepted by the The Bennett Law Group (40) days before the election on May 6th, 2014. riety of activities eligible for funding will be Clerk and Recorder in her office. Signed this 106 E. Wallace St. Please contact Joyann Breakall, District Clerk, explained. At the public hearing, everyone 14th day of February, 2014. for any additional information at 406-684-5656. will be given the opportunity to express their (Pub. February 20, 2014) mccr P.O. Box 337 (Pub. January 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20) tbs opinions regarding the county’s needs and Virginia City, MT 59755 the type of projects that should be considered PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS by the Commissioners. Minutes of the Madison County Board of Com- phone: (406) 843-5650 IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF Comments may be given orally at the hearing missioners’ meetings for the period beginning fax: (406) 843-5651 THE STATE OF MONTANA, or submitted in writing before by the end of December 1, 2013, and ending on December COUNTY OF MADISON the public meeting. 31, 2013, are now available for public review in [email protected] IN RE ESTATE OF: Anyone that would like more information or the office of the Clerk and Recorder at the Madi- MARY RAMONA EDWARDS a/k/a MONA would like to submit suggestions should son County Courthouse. Individual requests for EDWARDS, Deceased contact the Madison County Commissioners personal copies of these minutes, or any previ- Cause No. DP-29-2014-1 at (406) 843-4277. The CDBG Application ous minutes, will be accepted by the Clerk and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- Guidelines are available for review during Recorder in her office. Approved minutes can dersigned have been appointed Personal regular office hours at the Madison County also be viewed on the Madison County website Representatives of the above-named estate. Commission Office located at 205 North at www.madison.mt.gov. Signed this 14th day All persons having claims against the said Broadway, Virginia City, MT. The Guidelines of February, 2014. deceased are required to present their claims are also available at http://comdev.mt.gov/ (Pub. February 20, 2014) mccr within four months after the date of the first CDBG/requiredappforms.mcpx Madison County will make reasonable ac- publication of this notice or said claims will be PUBLIC NOTICE forever barred. commodation for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to partici- The Madison County Board of Commission- Claims must either be mailed to Penny Suhr, ers approved claims for payment in the amount and Robert Grant Edwards, Co-Personal pate in this public hearing. Persons needing an accommodation must notify the Madison of $484,269.25 and payroll for all funds in Representatives, return receipt requested, the amount of $723,325.93 with a total of c/o Moore, O'Connell & Refling, P.C., P.O Box County Commissioners at (406) 843-4277 no later than February 21, 2014 to allow ad- $1,207,595.18 for the period beginning Decem- 1288, Bozeman, Montana 59771-1288, or ber 1, 2013, and ending on December 31, 2013. filed with the Clerk of the above Court. equate time to make needed arrangements. You may also write to the Madison County The full and complete claims and payroll lists We declare under penalty of perjury under the are available for public review in the office of laws of the state of Montana that the forego- Commissioners at P.O. Box 278 Virginia City, MT 59755-0278 or via email at madco@ the Clerk and Recorder at the Madison County ing is true and correct. Courthouse. Individual requests for personal Dated this 16 day of January, 2014 madison.mt.gov to make your request known. Madison County Commissioners copies of these lists will be accepted by the //s// PENNY SUHR Clerk and Recorder in her office. Signed this Co-Personal Representative Jim Hart, Chairman Dave Schulz, Member 14th day of February, 2014. //s// ROBERT GRANT EDWARDS (Pub. February 20, 2014) mccr Co-Personal Representative Dan Happel, Member Moore, O'Connell & Refling, P.C. (Pub. Feb. 13, 20, 2014) gwe/mad. co PO Box 1288 TRUSTEE POSITIONS Bozeman, Montana 59771-1288 PUBLIC NOTICE Ennis School District 52 is currently seeking Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives Minutes of the Madison County Board of Com- one trustee for a three year term. Anyone quali- (Pub. February 6, 13, 20, 2014) mor missioners’ meetings for the period beginning fied for and interested in running for this position January 1, 2014, and ending on January 31, may pick up a petition from Ginger Martello at Ennis High School. Petitions must be turned in MADISON COUNTY 2014, are now available for public review in the office of the Clerk and Recorder at the Madison at the District Clerk’s office prior to 4 p.m. March COMMUNITY NEEDS & County Courthouse. Individual requests for 27, 2014. No candidate may appear on the bal- PRIORITIES personal copies of these minutes, or any previ- lot unless he or she meets this deadline. If you ous minutes, will be accepted by the Clerk and have any questions about the trustee position, PUBLIC HEARING please call Superintendent John Overstreet at The Madison County Commissioners will Recorder in her office. Approved minutes can also be viewed on the Madison County website 682-4258. hold a public hearing on February 24, 2014 (Pub. 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Whether it Lunch: Ham and potatoes proud to present the work classical training that he was participated in the C.M. Russell is floating remote stretches of the of McAllister oil painter, looking for at the Art Center auction in Great Falls for the Missouri River or mountain man Wednesday, Feb 26 Todd Conner, for sale. It was College of Design in Pasadena, past five years and is a member rendezvous or pack trips in the Breakfast: Pop tarts announced by Dottie Fossel, Calif., where he graduated with of Montana Painters Alliance. mountains, he is constantly on Lunch: Chili dogs chairman of the board of MVMC honors in 1997. During that time Last year he was inducted into the lookout for good references in cooperation with Donna Conner was fortunate enough the C.M. Russell Skulls, an and new ideas to put on canvas. Thursday, Feb 27 Evans, MVMC art coordinator, to have studied with some of honorary society of 22 members For more information or Breakfast: French toast sticks that the sale will benefit the the best drawing and painting whose mission is to keep the to view or purchase Connor's Lunch: Chicken fajitas center as well as the artist. instructors on the west coast. C.M. Russell traditional style of work visit MVMC or call Donna Conner's works are displayed Conner then worked at painting alive. Evans at 599-1668. Visit Conner Friday, Feb 28 at the north side gallery on the Universal Studios on the Japan Historical western narrative at www.toddconnorstudio.com. NO SCHOOL wall between radiology and the theme park project, painting paintings, particularly nocturnal For more information regarding laboratory. color board facades and park fireside and moonlight subjects the Madison Valley Medical TWIN BRIDGES Born in Tulsa, Okla., Conner attractions. When that project are what Conner is typically Center please call 682-6862 or began drawing and painting ended, he moved to Montana known for. He also does go online to www.mvmedcenter. Monday, Feb 24 around the age of 10. After a in 1999 and has painted landscapes, cityscapes and org. Breakfast: Breakfast burrito stint as a Navy Seal he decided professionally ever since. charcoal figurative work. Lunch: Chicken rice bowl Tuesday, Feb 25 Breakfast: Cereal Madison bighorn sheep transplant delayed Lunch: Pulled pork Andrea Jones weeks, FWP has confirmed optimize the transplant success, minimal, FWP will resume the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks three bighorn deaths due FWP carefully considered risks transplant operation under the Wednesday, Feb 26 to pneumonia in the Quake and benefits and decided to current plan in winter of 2015. Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy Montana Fish, Wildlife & Lake herd. Bighorn herds revisit the decision to relocate The goal of the transplant Lunch: Chili Parks (FWP) is delaying its can see low levels of bighorns in 2015. is to increase the overall herd plan to capture and transplant pneumonia-related deaths, but The Quake Lake herd size in the Madison, establish Thursday, Feb 27 40-50 bighorn sheep from the occasionally pneumonia can still numbers close to 200 a new wintering area in the Breakfast: Choice of cereal, bagel Quake Lake area to the Wolf become epidemic and result in animals and FWP biologists Madison for bighorn sheep and Lunch: Sub sandwiches Creek Drainage of the Madison significant die-off events. FWP will continue to monitor the restore a native species to the Mountain Range. does not want to risk moving population closely for further area. Friday, Feb 28 Over the last three potentially sick animals. To losses. If those losses are Breakfast: French toast Lunch: Corn dogs ENNIS contact susanne at [email protected] Monday, Feb 24 Get Results. Breakfast: Donuts Lunch: Chili cheese tots Tuesday, Feb 25 Find Fellowship With Us Breakfast: French toast Rocky Mountain Dayspring Church Lunch: Baked rigatoni Worship 10:00 a.m. Baptist Church Sunday School/Nursery Wednesday, Feb 26 Vern Grotzke, Pastor Non-Denominational Christ Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls Centered, Spirit Led Worship 682-4949 Joel Trenkle/Pastor Lunch: Beef fingers Check website for ministries: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. dayspringsheridan.com Liturgy Schedule Thursday, Feb 27 Morning Worship 11 a.m. 596-0707 • 3648 Hwy 287 St. Patrick, Ennis Breakfast: Ham and cheese Evening Service 6 p.m. Between Sheridan & Twin Bridges Sunday ~ 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Sweet and sour chicken Mid-Week Service, HARRISON Wednesday 6 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Mary, Laurin Friday, Feb 28 Harrison, Montana Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. Breakfast: Pancakes 606 Comley Way, Ennis Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. Deacon Andy Dorrington, Lunch: Pizza 6 Blocks South of City Complex Pastoral Administrator ~ 842-5588 Sunday School & Madison Church Services ~ 10:30 a.m. HARRISON Located in the heart of Valley Madison Valley for the Pastor Joe Miller Presbyterian Hearts of Madison Valley Come Worship & Sing Praises Monday, Feb 24 To Our God. Spread the Word! Church NO SCHOOL WORSHIP September - April ~ 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb 25 May - August ~ 9 a.m. Breakfast: Bagels Everyone Welcome Lunch: Corn dogs Rev. Jean M. Johnson 682-4355 ~ Ennis Wednesday, Feb 26 Corner of S. Charles & W. Hugel Breakfast: Cheesy scrambled eggs Phil 2:16 Lunch: Baked potato Holding forth the word of life: Dr. Ray Teston Thursday, Feb 27 Pastor Breakfast: Cinnamon roll CHURCH OF Christian Science Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. Lunch: Soup, salad, sandwich JESUS CHRIST OF Society LATTER-DAY SAINTS Morning Worship ~ 11:00 a.m. Ennis Branch Sunday Service & Your Local Assembly of God Church Friday, Feb 28 Sunday School 10 a.m. 5050 Hwy 287, PO Box 668, Ennis, MT Sacrament Meeting 114 N. Main, Sheridan Breakfast: Cook's choice 10:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 842-5845 Phone 682-4244 SBC Lunch: Cook's choice Sunday School Testimony Meetings 1 p.m. MADISON VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 11:20 a.m. ALL WELCOME Pastor Lonnie Horn R S & Priesthood Aides for the hearing impaired Each week a Bible lesson full of 12:10 p.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 682-4911, 682-7415, 682-3614 4983 US Hwy 287 N. • Ennis, Montana Methodist Parish Pres. Thompson 682-7415 Tuesday Night www.spirituality.com Invites You To Worship With Us Area Senior Meals 133 MT Hwy 287 6:30-8:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer Pastor Ben Nardi Office: (406)842-5934 (Kids/Youth) Home: (406)842-7732 Senior meals, Virginia City THE ENNIS ASSEMBLY Wednesday BAHA’I FAITH 6:30-8:00 p.m. Church of the Valley Senior meals now being served in Virginia City for citi- OF GOD Kid’s Club (3 yrs-4th grade) Twin Bridges zens 60 and over every Tuesday and Thursday at the VC O Thou Pure God! I am a little Love God, Love People Pre-Teen Youth Group (5th-6th grade) Sunday School 11:00 a.m. child; make Thou the bosom of Youth Group (7th-12th grade) Worship 11:00 a.m. Creamery for a nominal fee of $3. Lunch is served 11:30 Thy Gift a dear resting-place of Interim Pastor Ed Vainio comfort, suffer me to grow and SUNDAY SERVICE Bethel UMC a.m. to noon. be nurtured with the honey and Ruby Valley Food Pantry the milk of Thy love and train me Schedule Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Sheridan under the breast of Thy Bible Study Worship 9:00 a.m. Meals for seniors, Twin Bridges knowledge; bestow Thou freedom Worship Service 10:45 a.m. New Hope Pregnancy Support Center Sunday School 10:15 a.m. while in a state of childhood and Call Kathleen at 596-1080 Extreme Faith Youth Group The TBS&CC provides meals for seniors every Tuesday grant Thou excellence! Children’s Church 10:45 Sunday Evenings O Thou Incomparable One! and Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wagon Wheel Restau- We are a church dedicated Ready Set Grow Preschool 451-3923 or 1-800-UNITE 402 Madison Ave - Ennis, MT www.baha’i.org 589-4107 to serving this valley! Contact Kaycee Gilman 842-5311 rant in Twin Bridges for seniors 60 years and up. (Spouse and caregivers are invited.) Donations for meals are Madison County Episcopal Churches appreciated. In full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America SUNDAY SERVICE Ruby Valley Food Pantry, Sheridan Join Us for Sunday Worship! 10 a.m. Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - noon. Located at 114 N. Trinity St. Paul’s Christ Church Alder School Main St. in New Beginnings. Serving the Ruby Valley Jeffers/Ennis Virginia City Sheridan from Silver Star to Virginia City. Contact Doris at 842- Sunday Sunday 7161 or Wannetta at 842-5783 for 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Tel. 406-842-5915 more information. www.rvec.org Bible Study Prayer requests: 9:00 a.m. 682-4788 843-5296 842-7713

Cryptoquip Answer: ALCOHOLICS ENNIS ALANON Vennis Over The Hill Unity Group ANONYMOUS Celebrate Recovery Meeting Every Thurs. at Monday ~ 10:45 a.m. Faced with a drinking problem? WANTING A Basement of Madison Valley 8 p.m., Church of the Presbyterian Church, Ennis Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help. FEW SMALL Valley, Twin Bridges Hugel & Charles SUazN. - 10 a.m., No Smoking, CARPETS ON ALANON MEETING CALL 682-5097 or 682-7023 Virginia City Library Meets every Saturday at 6 Same Time - Same Place MON. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of p.m. & starts with a meal. HER HARDWOOD M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking FLOOR, THE “Keep it Simple.” WED. - Closed, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church OPERAACA Meeting SINGER A.A. MEETING FRI. - Open, 7:30 p.m., Basement of DAYSPRING MISSION ALANON Bethany Hall, Sheridan 12-step program for Twin Bridges • Church of the Valley M.V. Presbyterian Church, No Smoking PURCHASED SOME (behind Methodist Church) 3648 Hwy 287, Sheridan Adult Children of Alcoholics Thursdays, 8 pm 682-3490, 682-7023 Ennis ARIA RUGS. Wednesdays ~ 8 p.m. 843-5352 Virginia City Bethany Hall-Sheridan | Weds 7 pm 596-0707 B10 Thursday, February 20, 2014 Way to go! MADISON COUNTY CLASS C BASKETBALL! HARRISON BASKETBALL JR’s Tire Sales

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WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. Ennis Benefit for Mimi Broadway Class, Ennis FEBRUARY 19 Town Hall. Public Anson, 5:30 Annex Building. Fourth of six welcome. p.m. Dayspring classes. Free to Deadline for Church. Chili Planning Board public. 6:30 p.m. Donations, Ennis THURSDAY Feed and Meeting, Room 3, Ennis Last day to FEBRUARY 20 local singers. Virginia City High School. supper donate to the Madison County 682-7552 “Have a Heart MVWC Annual Supper Club/ Planning Drive”. Contact Luncheon, Ennis Live Music, Ennis Board, 6 p.m. Movie Night, club Madison Valley Holly, 451- Banditos presents Broadway Annex Virginia City Mediterranean 3527, for more Woman’s Club Supper Club: or Courthouse, Madison County information. cabin fever Mediterranean 842-5250. Thompson- luncheon. 12 theme. 7 p.m. Hickman Library Friday Books and p.m. Madison RSVP to 682-5553. Scholarship presents a FEBRUARY 21 Babies, Ennis Valley Baptist Stay for music Contest, Twin feature film or Madison Valley Church. 581-8729. by The Bus Driver Bridges series. 7 p.m. Public Library, Tour (Americana) American Legion Call 843-5346. BUS DRIVER 10:30 a.m. Blood Drive, Ennis at Gravel Bar. Post #31 invites TOUR United Blood the community to THURSDAY 682-7244 PLAYING AFTER Services will Live Music, Norris “A Constitutional FEBRUARY 27 ! HS Basketball, hold blood Jeff Carroll Speech Contest”. Butte drive at MVMC, (Americana/ 7 p.m. Montana Open House, High School downstairs Country Blues) Room, TB school. Sheridan District conference 7 p.m. Norris 684-5656 Friends of the Tournament room, 1 – 6 p.m. Hot Springs Sheridan Public Feb. 19 – 22. Visit United Blood TUESDAY Library host Maroon Activity Services website SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 open house for Center. See to sign-up. FEBRUARY 22 SW Montana bracket in this Story Time, ceramic artist: week’s paper or History Guided Virginia City Sheri Jarvis. Rustic Charm, Brilliant Cuisine contact schools Association Snowshoe, West Madison County 4:30 p.m. 109 in Twin Bridges… Meeting, Ennis Yellowstone Thompson- E Hamilton St. for schedule. The Old Hotel Madison Snowshoe Hickman Library, 842-5770 is Open Ice Hockey Valley History Yellowstone with 10:30 – 11:15 for Our Clinic, Virginia Association’s a Park Ranger, a.m. 842-5346 FRIDAY Winter seasOn City monthly meeting. every Saturday FEBRUARY 28 Bozeman Theme: Montana and Sunday MTAPP Meeting, Join Us For Amateur Hockey Herbs: Uses through March 9. Ennis Story Time, Ennis Director, Adam and Remedies 1:30 p.m. Meet Montana Tourism 11 a.m. Madison dinner: Turner joins VC with speaker, at WY Visitor’s Assessment & Valley Public thurs- sat 5pm-9pm Toyia Hatten. Center, bring Planning Program Library, 682-7244 brunch: Ice in free clinic sun 9am-2pm 4 p.m. FMVB. you snowshoes, meeting, 6 p.m. for youth 7 – 18 Reservations years. 4 – 5:30 Info: 682-5780 water and snack. Community Live Music, Norris are Recommended. p.m. VC Ice Rink (307) 344-2876. Room, MVPL. Tommy Georges Movie Night, Everyone (Americana) U.S. Constitution Sheridan Live Music, Norris welcome. 7 p.m. Norris 101 E. 5th Avenue • Twin Bridges, MT Class, Ennis Sheridan Public Joe Schwem Hot Springs www.theoldhotel.com Third of six Library hosts, 7 (Original Folk/ WEDNESDAY 406-684-5959 classes. Free p.m. Free to the Rock) 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 26 SATURDAY to public. public. 842-5770 Norris Hot Springs MARCH 1 Wednesdays, Books and 6:30 p.m. Room FRIDAY SUNDAY Babies, Ennis Live Music, Norris 3, Ennis High FEBRUARY 21 FEBRUARY 23 Madison Valley 907 Britt/Britt School. 682-7552 Public Library, Smith (Original Story Time, Ennis Live Music, Norris 10:30 a.m. Acoustic Movie Night, 11 a.m. Madison The Northern Boys 682-7244 Americana) Virginia City Valley Public (Acoustic Folk/ 7 p.m. Norris Madison County Library, 682-7244 Fusion) 7 p.m. HS Basketball, Hot Springs Thompson- Norris Hot Springs Butte Hickman Library Live Music, Ennis High School Join us presents a Jack Creek MONDAY Divisional Ralph feature film or Coyle’s FEBRUARY 24 Tournament, Hamler on (bluegrass), Butte Civic series. 7 p.m. licensed sanitarian Call 843-5346. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Commissioners’ Center, Feb. 26 – Septic Design & Facebook! Willie’s Distillery. Meeting, March 1. Contact Subdivision Applications Planning Board Virginia City local school 406-842-5788 Meeting, Ennis Chili Feed Public welcome. for schedule. Cell: 406-596-0437 and be the first to get Fundraiser, 9:30 a.m. Sheridan, MT breaking news. Third Wednesday facebook.com/madisonian of each month, Sheridan Madison County U.S. Constitution [email protected] Beyond Words. NORRIS HOT SPRINGS

Old style, histOric jack fence made the way the Old timers did. jacks handmade. the Best MUSIC THIS WEEKEND: hOrse fence. Very easy On wildlife. Fri 2/21 - Jeff Carroll YOUR Americana/Country Blues future 581-3424 • [email protected] • lodgepolejohn.com Sat 2/22 - Joe Schwem Acrylic paintings also available on my website. Original Folk/Rock

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