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The Lewis & Clark Journal | Published Monthly by Main Street Office, Inc. | 203 Main Street, Three Forks, MT 59752 | 406.285.4556 | LewisAndClarkJournal.com Page 2 | The Lewis and Clark Journal my faith while a part of the Three Forks Bible family. Pastor Index Editor’s Input Miller has recently accepted a call to a church in western Editor’s Input...... 2 Washington and while I’m not at all looking forward to seeing him and Kathy leave, I know that his decision was carefully Gold Buckle Dreams...... 3 “What is that feeling when you’re driving away considered and is God’s will for them as well as Three Forks New Year, New You?.....6 from people and they recede on the plain till you Bible Church. As it looks, I’ll be saying goodbye to the Miller’s Health Tip...... 7 see their specks dispersing? It’s the too-huge world later this month. News Room...... 8 vaulting us, and it’s good-bye. But we lean forward Skinny on Dipping...... 10 to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.” While I’m wearing my emotions on my sleeve, I may as well —Jack Kerouac, On the Road Sidewalk Talk...... 12 say that the last goodbye I’ll be saying in the coming weeks will be the hardest for me. I’ve had the great pleasure of Calendar...... 13 working with one of the kindest, most sincere and hardest Bidding Farewell...... 14 working women I’ve known. Lora Thorson has been a As we welcome in a New Year, we reflect on the past one, valuable part of what makes Main Street Office and the Lewis perhaps ready to see it over with and hopeful that the coming and Clark Journal “tick”--so to speak. Her wit, honesty and year will be better in some way. For me, it is with mixed “get it done” spirit will be greatly missed as she follows her emotion that I face 2014 because it means change. It means husband Justin to Pendleton, Oregon. Justin has accepted a that I’ll be saying goodbye to more than just one person that position as head saddle maker for Hamley Saddle Company. is a large part of my life. Just a few weeks ago, UPS driver The move presents a great opportunity for them and their two Mackenzie Keltner said goodbye as he left the Three Forks young children. I know they do not go without reservation- route in favor of one in Ennis. For Keltner, it was a great -they have grown to love it here--but things have fallen move and one that will allow him to be home to his family into place so quickly that it must be serendipity, or at least much earlier every work day. Since Main Street Office is an I’m wishing that for them. Lora has grown to be one of my authorized UPS Shipping Outlet, I’ve had the pleasure of dearest friends. I’m thankful for the technology of today and Photo by Trisha Jones Photography Jones Trisha Photo by working with “Mack” for the past eleven years. He’s just one know that we’ll stay in touch, but I’ll miss sitting next to her The Lewis & Clark Journal of those personalities that you can’t help but like. Fortunately at the office and catching up on each other’s weekends. Issue 1, Volume 11 for me, I’ll catch a glimpse of him occasionally as he stops to

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January 2014 LewisAndClarkJournal.com The Lewis and Clark Journal | Page 3 are full brothers. They are both Gold Buckle Dreams sons of Frenchman’s Guy, a leading all-around performance By Lora Thorson sire from 2001 to 2011 and a well-known bloodline in the Although thirteen years separate them in age, Tayla barrel racing industry. Deena Moeykens and Bridger Chambers have a lot in rides “Charger” and Tayla rides common. In addition to being Three Forks residents, “Cruzer.” Cruzer’s registered name each have demonstrated their abilities as “top hands” is Guys Cruzin For Cash and he is in their chosen rodeo events: Tayla in Junior Barrel 12 years old. Racing and Bridger in Steer Wrestling. Both know the value of working and riding hard. More importantly, “We both like to go fast,” explains both Tayla and Bridger are gracious winners. They Tayla, “and Cruzer is sassy and credit their friends and family as playing important bossy in the pasture. He can test roles on their journeys to the winner’s circle. me. I stay calm and try to breath Congratulations to both on their wins at the 2013 before I run, and then I’m really Northern Rodeo Association Finals. aggressive in my run.” Photo courtesy Deena Moeykens “Cruzer” is the second of two palomino geldings owned by the Moeykens’ family that Tayla Moeykens This year Tayla achieved what have taken them to the winner’s circle. With calm and steady hands, long brown hair, and many barrel racers strive towards “He was born when I was a year old and my mom petite stature, 11 year-old Tayla Moeykens makes their whole career, winning a trained him. She ran him for a little while, and I was her way toward the arena gate on her horse, Cruzer. buckle and saddle. running Coola then. Then about three years ago, I Her eyes show determination and focus. Her horse, started running Cruzer. In 2010, I ran him for the full of anticipation, is ready at any second to explode “I said at the beginning of the year that I wanted first time at the NRA Finals.” explains Tayla. into a full run. Tayla’s dad, Rick, reminds her as she to try to win the NRA saddle,” recalls Tayla. Tayla inches closer to their start, “Just get it done, Tayla!” is the 2013 Junior Barrel Racing Champion for the But Tayla is used to running barrels with people more In that second, Tayla moves her hands forward on Northern Rodeo Association. Held in the Butte Civic than twice her age. She won her first buckle on her the palomino’s neck, giving the “green light.” As the Center, this event brings the top 10 in the state to the horse Coola in 2007 at the Southwest Montana Barrel gelding accelerates to full speed, Tayla cues him at finals in each event, with the exception of the Junior Racing Association, when she was only 6 years old. the first barrel, which is turned with grit, speed, and Barrels. In order to make finals in the Junior Barrels, That year she also won the Sportsmanship award. forward momentum. Dirt flies and the crowd cheers as the competitor has to win a check in at least one NRA “She was so little,” comments Deena. the team heads to the next barrel. rodeo in that event. Last year Tayla won 17 checks throughout the year. Her times were even fast enough Tayla reflects on another proud moment. “My first Barrel racing is not a sport for the faint of heart. that had she been entered in the Women’s Barrel rodeo win in NRA Junior Barrels was in Big Timber, Reaching speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, riding a Racing, she would have taken a placed at several Montana in 2012 and mom won the Women’s Barrel horse in a dead run can be quite intimidating. Add to different rodeos at that level. Additionally, her horse, Racing at the same rodeo,” says Tayla. “Oh that was that three turns, and there is no doubt the pattern is Cruzer, was named Junior Barrel Racing Horse of the a cool one, because we both won our events,” reflects challenging...and addictive. Tayla can attest to that. Year, voted on my her peers at the finals. Deena, “We got a pretty cool picture of that one.” She has been riding ever since she was big enough to throw a leg over a horse. And her mom, Deena, is She raises and rides her own horses and is a “trainer quite a “hand” herself. in training” according to her mom. She tries to ride her horses at least three times per week to keep them The family spends their summers competing in the in shape during the winter. And in the summers they Northern Rodeo Association. Tayla runs in the Junior are on the road most of the time. Tayla says she Barrels for kids 14 and under, and her mom runs in doesn’t practice the pattern a lot at home because the the Women’s Barrel Racing. Her dad Rick drives, horse already knows his job. To keep his mind fresh, wraps legs, and keeps the horses shod. Mom, Deena, they do a lot of long trotting, loping, and drills to trains barrel horses and keeps the crew healthy year- help keep him supple and in a positive frame of mind. round.

Tayla’s competitive nature has her striving for even “I usually just sleep in the back on the way there most more next year. She says, “I want to qualify for the of the time,” says Tayla. The family has traveled as far finals in the All-Around next year. I’m going to run away as Texas to run barrels. “It really takes a village barrels and breakaway rope. We have a mare at home to do this,” says Deena. “We are so fortunate to have named Sky who is 20 years old. I am going to rope off great friends and neighbors to help us.” Photo courtesy Deena Moeykens Tayla Moeykens won the 2013 NRA Finals in the Junior of her and run Cruzer in the barrels.” Barrel Racing, bringing home both a buckle and saddle. Both Tayla and Deena ride palomino geldings which Continued on Page 4 LewisAndClarkJournal.com January 2014 Page 4 | The Lewis and Clark Journal Growing up in the sport of rodeo, Tayla has many steer’s head and wrestle it to the ground-—all in less influences. She credits her mom and dad to being a key than 4 seconds. Having competed in many events during his rodeo part of her barrel racing success, but she also looks up career, this year Bridger decided to focus on Steer to Sheri Cervi, 3-time World Champion barrel racer. His 6 foot 5 inch frame and deep, baritone voice make Wrestling as his main event. “I wanted to win the “Sheri has good sportsmanship,” says Tayla. “Stingray him seemingly intimidating, but all of that melts away saddle this year. Last year I made the NRA finals in is a good little horse. She’s fast and quick in her turns when he talks fondly about bringing the NRA win both events, Team Roping and Steer Wrestling, and and I like how Sheri rides her.” home to Three Forks with his “little friend” Tayla. did mediocre in both events. The group of guys I was Steer Wrestling with were going to go a little harder Tayla has other hobbies besides rodeo—well, kind of. When he’s not nodding his hat to chase after an so that’s the direction I chose this year.” 800 pound steer, this 24 year-old teaches Special “Sometimes I play basketball. I’m in 6th grade. In Education at Three Forks Public Schools and has What does it take to be a great Steer Wrestler? Some the fall and spring when we are kind of slowing since August 2013. “I really like Three Forks. I love would say strength plays a role in a steer wrestler’s down with NRA rodeo, I do Junior High Rodeo,” all of the kids I teach.” ability. While Chambers agrees, he also says, “There explains Tayla. “I do Breakaway Roping, Barrels, Pole are smaller guys that bulldog really well but that’s Bending, and Goat Tying there. And then I do Ribbon Originally from Stevensville, Montana, Chambers because of their technique. Bigger guys can get Roping too.” Sounds like most of Tayla’s favorite started his rodeo career much like many others in the away with more just because they are stronger.” He hobbies include horses. sport. Growing up, he loved horses and riding which attributes commitment and hard work as two major led him down his rodeo path. He started roping at a reasons he has found success in the event. When asked if she will be barrel racing for the rest young age, and then in high school, he began steer of her life, Tayla comments, “I’ll be in my eighties and wrestling. “We couldn’t go out and buy the best horse when I you can just strap me on and go.” Deena agrees, “It’s was growing up. My mom emphasized the importance in the blood.” “I started in the NRA as a junior competitor,” of horsemanship. We had to make due with what we explained Chambers, “and then continued on with it as had. That’s what made me better, because if I wanted Bridger Chambers I got older.” At age 24, Bridger has accomplished a lot to win, I had to work hard to do it,” he explains. Think about how fast 3.5 seconds goes by. For Bridger through his career already. He has won four saddles Most of what makes him a great steer wrestler, he Chambers, it’s just another day at the office. He can and numerous buckles. But he says starting young has says, is a great horse to ride. jump off of a horse in a dead run, grab onto a horned helped in his success.

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January 2014 LewisAndClarkJournal.com The Lewis and Clark Journal | Page 5 Lora Davies PhotographyLora Davies Bridger Chambers winning the Steer Wrestling at the 2013 Three Forks NRA Rodeo.

“More than half of my run comes from riding a great the ground clean. Scoring means not breaking horse. I ride Josh Boka’s horse named Cowboy and we the barrier. You’ve got to make sure when share the horse to run throughout the year. He’s so you are setting up that your horse is looking consistent in the runs you can make on him,” explains ahead and the steer is looking. If you’re not Chambers. “He makes my job easy. He’s awesome in aggressive, your horse probably won’t be the box.” either,” explains Chambers. Bridger has many future plans too. “I want to Between the horse and the hazer (who keeps the steer try to go to the biggest rodeos and compete running straight and true), Bridger says the perfect against the best. It’s gonna take a lot of hard run has many moving parts. “All of the guys I haul work. As far as near-term goals, I want to try with have become great friends. It’s not too often that to make both sets of finals—the NRA finals you can hang out with somebody four months out of and the Circuit finals, but after that, I want to the year and be on the road and then still want to call go as big as I can go,” says Bridger. them up on the off season,” he said. Proud to bring two NRA wins to Three Forks This is the second steer wrestling saddle that Bridger with his new friend, Tayla, he adds, “We go has won. His first one was won at the Big and Rich to school and being a new teacher and all, the jackpot in Dillon, Montana. In addition, he’s won a kids are wondering who this big tall guy is calf roping and team roping saddle. walking through the halls. But then I’ve got this little buddy, Tayla, over here that’s not Bridger says he uses visualization before a run to help scared to talk to you and she’s such a nice him stay focused on the task at hand. “I focus on four girl. It was pretty cool that we could bring steps: scoring, riding, catching, and finishing,” he two saddles back to Three Forks,” he says. Photo CourtesyPhoto Deena Moeykens explains. “Finishing means having the steer hitting Tayla and Bridger pose with their trophy saddles at the 2013 Northern Rodeo Association Finals.

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LewisAndClarkJournal.com January 2014 Page 6 | The Lewis and Clark Journal - and shouldn’t be expected. I have touched base on and the fact that with this particular style there really New Year, New You? some design styles before, but new ones pop up and are no dust bunnies lurking underneath the clutter. even classic styles get updated. Take some cues from a A neutral, almost monotone color palette is a must By Dorothy Meyer few of the current decorating styles below to find out in Minimalistic design, along with polished surfaces, more about your own personal preferences. angles and strong, geometric shapes. The look can be Anyone who really knows me understands that my quite beautiful, setting the scene for a tranquil space home is my sanctuary - a place where I “nest” and Bohemian - I love the “BoHo” style, and all that it that plays with the light. I wish I knew how to live unwind after my workaholic hours. My house is signifies. At heart, I am a Gypsy. With ornately carved this way. filled with my personality, and despite what admirers wood, rich, jewel tones, layers and layers of luxurious exclaim, I am quite sure that I am truly the only fabrics and rugs perfect for lounging on while Eclectic - I own this style. Using color, texture and one that “gets” my style. I have an eclectic mix of browsing a book and eating Bon Bons - this style shape, along with interesting elements that when belongings that somehow come together to create a screams decadence and indulgence. A more relaxed combined, create a cohesive, unique look that blends space that I am content to call home. Home design style, yet filled with opulence. Think metal lanterns, different styles and periods in time. An Eclectic mix styles come and go, taking most of their cues from hand-printed fabrics and mosaics. Think Stevie Nicks needs to be thought out carefully, as the concept of the fashion industry - what was earlier seen on the from Fleetwood Mac. Moroccan, Tribal and Caravan “anything goes” is not necessarily true. All items and runway, whether a certain cut, color or bling; will décor are all Bohemian inspired. While I love it, a materials must work together to create a balanced eventually be seen incorporated into the products whole house designed around this luxe look would be whole, which can be difficult since there is no cookie- available for your home. A charcoal suit with a bright too much for me. Instead? I want a little camper - a cutter rule of thumb. Nothing should look “matchy fuchsia colored scarf seen strutting down the runway Gypsy Caravan to go traveling down the backroads in matchy” - instead, furniture and accent pieces should transforms into a gray club chair with tailored lines search of a perfect spot for Glamping. If you want to all be unique yet look even better together. Most and a ruffled pillow of crimson that adds a pop of incorporate a Bohemian look I’d suggest trying it out collectors and artists have an Eclectic sense of color to a corner of the study. Fads hit the scene, a in a bedroom first. Don’t forget about the Bon Bons. style, as creativity reigns supreme. Mixing a crystal certain color becomes all the rage and it seems as chandelier with rusty farm implements? Antique and if everyone must have the next big thing - all of Mid-Century Modern - This 50’s and 60’s inspired modern furniture in the same room? Leather and lace? which may not even fit into the style that you have design is based on simplicity and functionality. Natural You get the picture. This style is reserved for those been working on for the last few years. It seems as shapes, pops of deep color with beige, taupes and that do not conform to any particular style, for those if we can’t quite keep up, which is exactly what the grays, all with minimal decoration. Minimalism meets who do not necessarily care whether their home fits in marketers are banking on. While I am aware of the Modern-Retro is how I see a home decorated in Mid- with the Jones’ across the street. Eclectic people want revolving door of latest and greatest décor items, Century Modern style. Jonathan Adler is a designer to do their own thing and pride themselves on being I’m not one to jump on the bandwagon and have that has a line of items available for the home for Mid- different. Like me. to recreate myself or my home every season. First Century Modern lovers - cool pottery pieces, futuristic off, I simply lack the funds that it would require, lighting and fun furniture. This style is on the fast and secondly? Why would I want to? We all carry track and is pretty hip to have in the home. Dorothy Meyer has been a contributing our own sense of style, and even with whatever is writer for the Lewis and Clark Journal fashionable at the time, our need for the familiar Minimalist - I’ve discussed the Minimalist look before, for over seven years. Her life adventures stands its ground. Redecorating your whole house much to my dismay. As a lover of lots of pretty have recently taken her to Fort Benton, Montana where she serves as Manager of because a color becomes popular just isn’t feasible things, having an unadorned, denuded, less-is-more the Historic Grand Union Hotel. She holds design in the home is beyond me. But, I do admire a special place in her heart for Southwest the sleek modern lines, room to move (Dance Party!) Montana and is glad to maintain a connection here through her writing.

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January 2014 LewisAndClarkJournal.com The Lewis and Clark Journal | Page 7 are a sign of aging, and researchers have found that slept the same length of time. Sedentary people were 5 Bonus Benefits of exercise lengthens them. Telomere is a fancy name for also about twice as likely to be sleepy during the day the strands of DNA at the tips of chromosomes. and were more likely to have sleep apnea, a disorder Exercise that interrupts breathing while you’re asleep. 3. Enhance your mood. You may already know that Sponsored by Railway Drug exercise can improve self-confidence, distract you So how much do you need to reap benefits like these? from negative thoughts, and help you feel fitter. Experts recommend getting at least two hours For as long as you can remember, you’ve been hearing Increasing body temperature may have a calming and 30 minutes each week of moderately intense about the benefits of exercise: Weight control, effect. Exercise also releases brain chemicals that aerobic activity or one hour and 15 minutes weekly chronic disease management, stronger muscles and may relieve tension and ease depression and anxiety. of vigorous aerobic exercise. It’s best to combine bones, to name a few. But the list of exercise benefits Some studies have even shown that exercise may be as this with muscle strengthening two times a week.10 just keeps getting longer. If you could package it in a effective as an antidepressant. But remember: short stretches of physical activity pill, you might have a multi-million dollar product! throughout the day can bring many of the same 4. Boost your brain. Exercise increases growth advantages as a structured gym workout. Maybe these less touted benefits will offer the factors in the brain, which help the brain make new motivation you need to make exercise a regular part brain cells and new connections between them. This If you’re not sure where to begin, I may be able to of your daily routine. may enhance memory, attention, and concentration, help. Before you start a new routine, it’s also best to helping with learning. Some studies have even begun have a talk with your doc. 1. Improve your immune system. Seem like you to show a link between exercise and grades on math catch every bug in the book? Maybe exercise can and reading tests. But the benefits aren’t limited to help. Researchers are finding that as little as 30- to kids in school. Exercise may also greatly reduce the 45-minute brisk walks five times a week can greatly risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a form of Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, boost your immune system. It does this by increasing dementia. or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the levels of natural killer cells that fight off the advice of a professional if you have questions or concerns infections such as colds or the flu. 5. Sleep better. A recent poll conducted by the regarding the above mentioned content. National Sleep Foundation uncovered some 2. Influence aging. Early research indicates that interesting connections to exercise. Those who exercise may partly reverse the aging process caused exercised—no matter what time of day—reported by stress. How do we know this? Shorter telomeres better sleep than those who didn’t, even when they

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What do you have planned for the first day of the year? Montana State Parks is offering free Ranger- led hikes on January 1st. “First Day Hikes” is an annual, nationwide event co-sponsored by America’s State Parks. Last year, more than 22,000 people hiked 43,911 miles nationwide. This year, all 50 state park systems across the U.S. will be participating.

Missouri Headwaters State Park features a hike begining at 11 a.m. Those wishing to join should meet at the main picnic area next to the Gallatin NEW HEADLINER ADDED TO Scheduled to join Montgomery Gentry at River.A ranger will guide the tour and share 2014 HEADWATERS COUNTRY Headwaters Country Jam is Country music legend information about the park’s unique history, geology JAM Sammy Kershaw, hot new artist, Dustin Lynch, and wildlife. Wear warm clothes and good boots. hot country singer, Chase Rice and Nashville’s No dogs please. Hot chocolate will be provided Headwaters Country Jam has announced favorite party band, LoCash Cowboys. More lineup afterwards. This is an easy 2 to 4 mile hike. For more Montgomery Gentry as a headliner for the 2014 information will be announced in the future. information, contact Missouri Headwaters State Park line-up. at 406-285-3610. All tickets including VIP, General Admission, Country music duo Montgomery Gentry, has been Camping and VIP Camping are available for purchase nominated for numerous awards including “Top by going to headwaterscountryjam.com or by calling CANYON FERRY ICE FISHING Vocal Duo” and “Vocal Duo of the Year.” Three of 877-569-7767. DERBY JANUARY 25TH & 26TH their albums “Tattoos & Scars,” “My Town,” and “You Do Your Thing,” have been certified platinum Headwaters Country Jam is a 3-day Country music The Annual Townsend Lions Club Perch Ice Fishing by the Recording Industry Association of America. festival located at “The Bridge” near Three Forks. Derby will be held January 25th & 26th. Prizes are Both the Academy of Country Music and Country The dates for the 2014 festival are June 26 - 28. awarded for the most as well as the largest fish for Music Association named them “Duo of the Year” For more information regarding the festival, line- both adults and children. (2000) for which they have been nominated by both up or sponsorships, please contact Julie Shafer, associations almost every year since. Over the years, Sponsorship and Marketing Director for Country Those wishing to enter need to be at Canyon Ferry their albums have produced more than twenty chart Jam. She can be reached by calling 970-242-6663 or Lake by 7 am on the 25th. Turn off Highway 287 at singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, by e-mailing [email protected]. the Silos. 406-266-5790 including the number 1 hits “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” “Something to Be Proud Of,” “Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All,” and “Roll with Me”.

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As the service gained in popularity, Tania realized Cottonwood Road (Milligan Canyon) neighbors that she needed help to keep up with demand. Rhonda Buckallew and Tania Merritt became Out of this, Wild West Hydrodipping was fast friends upon meeting and it didn’t take born. long before the two women went into business together. Last summer, the pair launched The technique requires a special film consisting Wild West Hydrodipping. The company spe- of three layers; a water soluble layer, the print- cializes in water transfer printing—a process ed ink layer and a chemical soluble layer. The that allows the application of a design to any film is floated (water soluble layer down) on the water safe three-dimensional object. Commonly surface of a tank filled with water deep enough referred to as hydrodipping, the process is to submerge the item to be printed. Water tem- also known as camo-dipping or hydrographic perature is also an important variable, needing printing. to be at about 96 degrees for best results. Once the film has remained on the water for the pre- A glance at the display cases in their shop scribed amount of time, a chemical activator is reveals a variety of objects they have dipped applied. The activator releases the graphic layer - from video game controllers, whiskey flasks, and the prepared object is then immersed in the picture frames, gun stocks and even a toilet pigment, taking on the design as it is drawn seat. While the company itself is less than a down. The object gets a thorough rinsing year old, Merritt has several years of experi- before being set to dry. From there a final finish ence in the field. She and her husband Dave coating will be applied to protect the object. Rhonda Buckallew (left) and Tonia Merritt (right) show a rifle and skull that were also own a taxidermy business called Big Horn “dipped” recently at Wild West Hydrodipping. Skulls. Aside from offering skull cleaning and Buckallew was hooked immediately. “It’s like an

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Prior to dipping, items are thoroughly cleaned, A special graphic film is sized and placed into a Once the water has reacted with the first layer sanded (if necessary), masked and primed. tub of tepid water. of the film, a chemical activator is applied which then releases the ink layer.

The prepped item is then immersed in the float- After the design is applied, a final rinse removes The final step involves transferring the object ing pigment. The design wraps around the item any film and the item is left to dry. to the spray booth for application of a clear as it is drawn down. protective coating. addiction,” she laughs, noting that she still gets excited thinking well. While camouflage designs are wildly popular, other designs about what she can dip next. All of the switch plates and electri- featuring barbed-wire, animal prints, wood grain patterns and cal outlet covers in her home have been done and she has even even geometrics are also available. dipped her ceiling fans! So far, most sales have been “The possibilities are endless,” says Merritt, noting that the tech- by word-of-mouth advertis- nique has been used in the automotive industry for some time. ing and repeat customers. (Think burl-wood dashboard trim.) The design options are vast as Wild West Hydrodipping plans to attend upcoming gun and trade shows and keeps their facebook page current with photos of their latest projects. To discuss options or for more information, you can reach Wild West Hydrodipping at (406) 570-4576.

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Key Club International is a student-led service organization whose goal is to teach leadership through helping. The Three Forks club is sponsored by Headwaters Kiwanis and is overseen by advisor and High School Principal Robert DoBell. This month, the Lewis and Clark Journal asked members of the Key Club this question:

What project or aspect of Key Club has impacted you the most and why?

Rebecca Serena Layne Madison Christine “Trick or Treat for Unicef “Trick or Treat for Unicef “Kiwanis Fun Run because I “Working with the Food “Breast Cancer Awareness because it helped raise because I was able to use my was able to combine something Bank because it allowed me Bracelets because making them awareness for neonatal graphic design skills and I love and community service” to continue my previous work was much more intricate and tetanus.” help children which is very with the food bank and it helps complicated than I thought important to me.” people in my local community.” and it was really fun to learn”

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LewisAndClarkJournal.com January 2014 Page 14 | The Lewis and Clark Journal it’s the neatest trail as it winds through the trees,” Long-time Mayor Townsend says. What makes the Trail System an even bigger accomplishment is that it was done without Bids Farewell any taxpayer money and has been completely funded by grants and donations. Story by Trisha Jones Another thing Townsend is proud of from his time as When a city council seat is vacated mid-term, a new Mayor is that, “We were pretty progressive. As far as member can be appointed without election. Such was street problems go, we created maintenance districts. the case in 1976 when Gene Townsend accepted a We weren’t the first to come up with it, but we looked seat vacated by a member who had moved away. Little at other towns to see how they were doing it. We did he know at the time, this introduction to city gov- could have said ‘we aren’t going to do it that way’ and ernment would lead to a 28 year tenure as mayor of continue on the same path, but we didn’t.” It is the Three Forks. In January he will turn over the reins same for the water and sewer system. to Steven Hamilton, who was elected over Townsend this last November. “Gene had the confidence in us and let us do what was needed to be done for our system,” says Water/ “I’ve always wondered what people do who stay home Wastewater Superintendent Randy Johnston. He adds, in the evenings, so I guess I’ll get to find out,” says “One thing a lot of people don’t know is that Gene Townsend. Don’t expect Townsend to sit at home too had a lot of friends in Helena and he liked to lobby much, though—it’s not in his nature. there. He obtained a $750,000 grant for the Sewer Photo Courtesy of Townsend Gene and Pat System along with a $500,000 grant for the water.” “I always thought that if you were an elected official, Gene Townsend takes the oath of office in January, 1982 you should be doing something,” says Townsend. as his predecessor Jack Heebner performs the swearing-in Although it wasn’t a choice made by Townsend alone, So he decided he sould have a new project to ceremony. he feels Three Fork’s involvement with the Montana work on every year. He started with the gazebo at Municipal Insurance Authority has also assisted in the Stephenson’s Park. He wanted to keep people in town golf course or the highway between Three Forks and Council and Mayor’s proactive approach to mainte- for weddings, parties and gatherings. The gazebo gave Willow Creek, he feared that sooner or later someone nance for the City’s infrastructure systems which age them shelter and a place to do just that. Once that was bound to get hit. So in 1996, the plans for the and need to be upgraded and replaced just as the roof project was complete, he moved next to the parks and loop of trails around the ponds began. It has since of our homes do. playground equipment, then ball fields. Throughout grown to 10 miles of trails, stretching all the way his years as Mayor he has continued his efforts with out to the Headwaters State Park, and includes a trail As with all things in life, we look back and wish we some projects not quite as glamorous or noticeable, on the west side of town to the Drouilliard Fishing had done some things differently and in Townsend’s such as water/sewer upgrades. Access. run as Mayor this was with the Police Department.

His most familiar project is also one of his proudest “I never planned on anything for the west side of “I’ve never been happy about the way there was accomplishments as Mayor—the Three Forks Trail town until people approached me asking why they always a controversy over the police department. System. Watching runners on the highway by the had to drive across town for trails. And now I think I’m not sure how I could have done it differently,

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January 2014 LewisAndClarkJournal.com The Lewis and Clark Journal | Page 15 but I do blame myself for not spending more time economic generator for the area. He will also con- with the department,” said Townsend. This is one tinue his work with the newly formed Bike/Walk of the reasons Townsend is sad to say good-bye. Montana group which is a legislative arm working The city recently hired the Gallatin County Sheriff to help create bike lanes on highways and create trail Department to oversee law enforcement in town. systems. He will also continue to be involved with Townsend was looking forward to working with the Three Forks Rodeo, and will continue his term on them, seeing how the citizens would accept them and the Food Bank Board and HRDC Board of Directors. to four years with less controversy. Townsend says he will also be around to help with this transition at City Hall. There have been changes in personnel at City Hall as well. Kelly Smith is now the Deputy Clerk/Flood Kelly Smith, Deputy Clerk comments, “He has the his- Plain Administrator and Darcy Perrenoud is the tory. You ask him a question and he knows right off Clerk/Treasurer. Three new Council Members will the top of his head and gives you the whole story for be sworn in January and Steve Johnston takes over it.” for Randy Johnston in the sewer/water maintenance department. Townsend was looking forward to Serving as mayor in a small town for almost 30 years working with these changes as well. He says incom- didn’t come without trial. While Townsend under- ing Mayor, Steven Hamilton “will have a whole new stands it’s easy for people to be quick to criticize or to group to work with and the changes are good.” He show their discontent, he learned to overcome with it. feels the public will see more “communication and Photography Trisha Jones professionalism” all around. “You can’t hold in the bad stuff. You can’t take it per- Gene Townsend will pass his duties as mayor to Steven B. Hamilton this month. He’ll be on hand for the transi- sonally or else you won’t be able to do the job and you tion though and will continue his volunteer efforts in the During his time as Mayor, Townsend was always vis- won’t be able to stay in the position for the long haul,” community. ible in the community, supporting not only projects says Townsend. He says he’s always had the best he started but volunteering his time with a variety of intentions for the City and wanted to do everything his wife, Pat. organizations and projects in town. From bandaging he could to make it a better place. injured bike race participants, to scooping ice cream at “Whenever I told her she needed to be somewhere, a fundraiser for the Trident Depot, or talking to the “People don’t like the weed ordinances, but think even if it was picking up trash along the highway, she local Girl Scouts Troop about community service and about the kid who is riding his bike down the sidewalk was always there, 100%,” he says. The people he has flipping burgers at the Rodeo, Townsend was hands and gets poked in the eye with a tree branch hanging met and the opportunities he’s been given have been on. With retirement, he is looking forward to having low,” he says. As Mayor, he’s not immune from the priceless. the time to focus more on the trail system. ordinances. Townsend himself has even received a citation for long hanging tree branches. “Talk about With a few tears sneaking down Townsend’s cheeks, “Over the last 3 to 4 years I haven’t been able to put embarrassing,” he laughed. he reflected, “Without a doubt, I will miss it.” into the trails what I want. There’s a lot of maintenance to be done, ” explained Townsend. “In the end, people always supported me,” he says. He He would like to work on making it more of an credits the most crucial support as having come from

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