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2009

Jan 8th -

The Ruby Watershed Council (RWC) has invited Adam Sigler, MSU Water Quality Associate, to present at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm at the Moraine Center located in the Philanthropy River Building at 120 South Main Street in Sheridan, MT. 

Mr. Sigler has a Bachelor of Science degree in Watershed Science and a Master’s degree in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences.  The discussion will cover results from two water quality studies associated with livestock and water quality.  The first project was a 3 year study conducted by MSU Extension Water Quality with funding from Montana NRCS.  This study looked at the water quality benefits from implementing best management practices (BMPs), including installing off-stream water, moving fences, and implementing buffer strips between animal feeding operations (AFOs) and streams.  The study demonstrated benefits associated with these practices as well as some limitations.  The second study was conducted by MSUEWQ with funding from a NRCS Conservation Initiative Grant.  This study evaluated water quality benefits from construction of “Armored Stanchions” as an alternative water access method for cattle.     

Cam Carstarphen, hydrogeologist with the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology will also be presenting her latest results from the Ground-Water Assessment Study currently being conducted in our area.

2008

Dec 18th "Soup-er Sock Hop" Celebrates Sheridan Community Action Development

Sheridan, Montana - December 18, 2008 - On Thursday, January 8th, the entire Sheridan community is invited to a free soup dinner and sock hop dance to celebrate the exciting work completed by the Horizons Program's study circles in November and December.  These study circles were the first step in a community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty and helping communities thrive.   At the celebration, study circle members will present a range of action ideas for the Sheridan community to consider. All in attendance can share in a discussion of the next steps in implementing these actions, including leadership training for interested members of the community. A program called LeadershipPlenty® will be delivered to at least 20 Sheridan community members to help them discover and improve their unique talents and leadership skills. This fun, family-oriented event will be held in the Sheridan Elementary School lunchroom, and begins with dinner at 6 PM. Join us for dinner, and share in the inspiring ideas your neighbors have been talking about to help the Sheridan community thrive! About HorizonsHorizons is a program funded by the Northwest Area Foundation.  The program explores perceptions about and sources of poverty, which includes lack of money, resources, access, culture and other non-monetary sources.  The program builds community leadership and the momentum from talk to action.  The success of the Horizons Program depends on the entire community; everyone is needed and everyone has something to give.  For communities to thrive, everyone must thrive.  For further information, please contact Carol Delisi at 842-5475.

Oct 21- Wendy Lessley Financial Consultant to Speak In Sheridan Oct 23 at the Moraine Center Philanthropy River Building 120 South Main at 6:30 PM               

The Ruby Valley Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that Financial Advisor Wendy Lessley from Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Bozeman will speak to the residents of Ruby Valley and surrounding areas about charitable giving, and how to make smart decisions regarding long term care. She will have a question and answer session at the end, and welcomes questions on other topics as well. Ms. Lessley has six professional designations:  Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter, and Registered Health Underwriter.

Aug 25 - Madison County Launches Community Art Project at Fly Fishing Festival Madison County, long known as a Mecca for fly fishing, will soon be home to 12 five-foot tall, 175 pound brightly painted trout sculptures.  Fish Out Of Water, a community art project that commissioned 12 Montana artists to paint their vision of Montana’s history, heritage, and wildlife on the ‘canvas’ of a five-foot long trout, will be unveiled to the general public on Friday, Ausgust 29th at 6:00 PM at Peter T’s Park on Main Street in downtown Ennis, Montana.  Everyone is invited to attend this free event held in conjunction with the Ennis on the Madison Fly Fishing Festival.   Food and drinks will be available. A second opening will be held at the Sheridan Wine Festival at the Philanthropy River Building 120 South Main September 13th.Fish out of Water Press Release

Aug 13 - Governor Brian Schweitzer to be key note speaker at 2008 Range Tour hosted by the Ruby Valley Conservation District  

The 2008 Governor’s Range Tour will be held Thursday, September 4^th and Friday, September 5th in Alder, Montana. The event will be hosted by the Ruby Valley Conservation District and the Ruby Watershed Council in cooperation with the Rangeland Resources Executive Committee (RREC) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC). 

The Governor’s Range Tour is an annual event, which rotates around the state.  The two-day event features field tours to view rangeland management practices installed by ranchers and to recognize landowners that are excelling in their natural resource management activities.  The tour is an excellent opportunity for landowners, agency personnel and anyone interested in agricultural topics to discuss rangeland issues and share experiences and expertise. 

The first day will take tour participants to the Upper Ruby Valley, featuring a stop at the Ruby Dam to discuss the upcoming restoration and rehabilitation project. The next stop will be at the Snowcrest Ranch to discuss bison grazing management, teaching bison to eat weeds and riparian restoration. Lunch will be provided by the Montana Outfitters & Guides Association at Upper Canyon Outfitters. Following the meal, the tour will go to the junction of Lazyman Creek and the Ruby River to view comprehensive Arctic Grayling habitat restoration with grazing and irrigation practices. The tour will conclude with the Kelly Springs Project; a 43-mile stockwater pipeline with multiple landowners and funding sources.

A banquet at Bandito’s in historic Virginia City will finish off the day. Governor Brian Schweitzer (invited) will be the keynote speaker, followed by live entertainment.

The second day of the tour will begin with the Sauerbier Ranch to discuss a feedlot restoration project. The next stop will be at the Silver Springs Project; an NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program success site. Following that, the NRCS will showcase on-going grazing trials on the Woodson Ranch. Lunch will be provided by the Ruby Habitat Foundation. The tour will conclude with a tour of the Woodson Ranch and the Ruby Habitat Foundation.

From Rotary International April 14th

Rotary Twin Bridges President Lois  Lehwalder extends a special invitation to all to attend an outstanding guest night program and dinner at the Blue Anchor April 28th at 6:30 PM She is proud to announce that. Bill  Yellowtail will be the featured speaker at the club's guest night at the dinner meeting at 6:30 PM Wednesday, Aprill 28th. Yellowtail  has a distinguished record in Montana public affairs. Bill served in the Montana Senate from 1985 to 1993 representing Big Horn , Rosebud and Powder River Counties and was Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He ran unsucessfully against Republican Rick Hill in 1996 for Montana's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat.  Yellowtail is now employed by "Off the Beaten Path" in Bozeman, is on the board of Directors fo the Burton K. Wheeler Center for Public Policy at Montana State University , as well as the National Audubon Society and  is now tabbed as MSU endowed Chair in Native American Studies.. Lehwalder also wants to thank all those who attended the Club's Casino Night  March 29th. The Club raised over $1,400 which will be applied to the four seven hundred dollar scholarships for graduating seniors from Sheridan and Twin Bridges High Schools.  The club welcomes our newest member,Robin  Saxon. Robin is a co-owner of the Four Rivers Fishing Company and was formerly a member of the Big Sky Rotary Club    Those who would like to attend the dinner at the Blue Anchor Wednesday the 28th please call the Blue Anchor at 684-5655 no later than noon on Wednesday, April 28th  David C. Lehwalder, Rotary Public Relations

2007 

January 19th -  Parks Initiative - petition

At the October Town Meeting, the Sheridan Town Council voted unanimously to seek formation of the "Sheridan Park District" for the purpose of betterment, operation, maintenance and administration of specific park and recreation land within the District. The proposed subject parks would include the swimming pool, the baseball park, and the soon to be constructed walking trail. The most important reasons for taking this step are:

1. The subject parks and recreation property are used by the whole valley, not just the residents of the Town of Sheridan. However, the parks and recreation property are currently paid for through taxes on only town property. Assessing a "per-household" fee would more evenly spread the costs of operating these recreational properties among all the users.

2. The Town Council of Sheridan has many projects and tasks to accomplish. The highest priority at this time is the water improvement project, followed directly thereafter by the sewer improvement project.

With a volunteer board and mayor, our time and energy are spread very thin. Anyone who has attended one of the monthly board meetings can attest to the volume of tasks that are faced. With formation of a 'Sheridan Park District' a separate independent board would be created to manage the recreational properties within the District.

Upon Certification of a petition, the county commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution of intent to create the district. If adopted the question will appear on the ballot in May

2007 and must pass by a majority of the voters voting in that election.

If passed, a 3 or 5 member volunteer board would be appointed by the Commission initially, with members elected for subsequent terms. The maximum fee of $25.00 per household would be assessed annually to each household.

If you would like to sign the petition - please stop by Headwaters Realty 118 S. Main St in Sheridan