Voters narrowly OK District 10 bond levy measure

School District 10 voters gave the go-ahead to a $9.5 million bond levy to finance new construction and reworking of Dillon Middle School and the adjacent Parkview Elementary School into a single, contiguous facility. By a slim margin, 1,149-1,058, voters approved the district's levy request in a mailed-ballot election.

10-13-10 Classified Ads

10-13-10

NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

WARNING: Domestic violence is hazardous to your health and can be fatal. Getting out of a violent relationship greatly improves the quality of your life. Please call the Advocacy and Safe Home Program at 683-6106 for confidential information and assistance. 37/tf/nc

PETS

FOR SALE: English Bulldog puppies, AKC registered, ready to go to good homes, only 3 left. $1,500 each. Please call (406) 842-5243. 39/3/p/tt

LOST & FOUND

LOST! Black Schnauzer w/red collar taken from Alder, Sun. Oct. 3rd. If found, please call (406) 596-5025. 41/1/nc/tt

TO GIVE AWAY

FREE WINDSHIELD BOXES, pick up at Novus Auto Glass, 1500 Hwy. 91 North, 683-2846. 30/tf/c/tt

HELP WANTED

EVER WONDER ABOUT RETIREMENT? There is an @Home business that will get you going. Call Donna free @ 406-596-1334. 40/3/p/tt

RANCH WORK, Tree Work, Log Cabin Building. Part-time or full-time. $10/hour to start. Jim Hicks, Expert Tree Care, (406) 865-0000. 40/3/p/tt

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1997 FORD EXPLORER XLT, good condition. 132,000mi, towing, sunroof, leather seats, V8, All wheel drive, $3,500 OBO. Call 683-9222. 41/1/pd/tt

'89 CHEVY 4x4 ext. cab, heavy 1/2 ton, one owner, towing package, AC, PS, PB, AM/FM, Cass, Cruise, Tilt. 165k/33k on new engine. New tires, clutch, brake shoes, muffler, bed liner, topper. Very good condition. $4500 or reasonable offer. Call 406-683-4766 or cell 406-660-0408. 40/3/p/tt

2002 DODGE GRAND Caravan Sport. Very good condition, rear air, MP3, CD, near new tires, complete set studded snow on rims, 168,000 miles. $4,700. Call 925-1744. 39/3/p/tt

1997 CHEVY ASTRO Cargo Van, cruise, air & tilt, big V-6, 150,000 miles, runs good, $3000. Call 842-7331, Sheridan. 39/4/p/tt

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE: 195 Sunset Ln., south off Schuler Lane, Oct. 14 & 15, Thurs. 3-8pm, Fri. 8am-4pm. Furniture, clothing, housewares, western art, new freezer, golf clubs, free stuff. 41/1/p/tt

FALL GARAGE SALE: Everything must go! 2250 Hwy 91 N., Saturday, 9am - ? Larger size clothing, trampoline, household goods, furniture and so much more. 41/1/c/tt

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE: 2003 Dolphin motorhome, 38', 3 slides, 8.1 liter, workhorse chasis, onan generator, 33,000 mi., automatic awning, 2-door refrigerator/freezer w/ice maker, mlcro/convection oven, 2 TVs. Call (406) 749-0684. Terry, Mont. Asking $45,000. 41/2/c/tt

SERVICES

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MOTHER GOOSE DAYCARE will remain open. Going under new management due to Lisa moving to Alaska. Spaces available, open 24/7, licensed & insured. Call 683-6659. 39/3/c/tt

AMERICA’S HOST. The professional way to dry clean carpets yourself. Rent the Host Machine, The Dilmart, 31 S. Idaho, Dillon, MT, 683-4321. 13-tf-c-tt

FEED, SEED

HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa/grass big rounds, $80 per ton. 75 rounds left, please call (406) 835-2312. 41/3/p/tt

CERTIFIED Weed Seed Free hay. Small squares, 65 lbs, good quality, alfalfa/grass mix, covered, $130/ton, $5/bale. Non-certified available, $60/ton. Call 406-865-0644 or 683-2830. 40/3/p/tt

HAY FOR SALE: small 60 lb. bales, grass/alfalfa & grass. No rain. $100 per ton. Call 406-660-4344. 32/tf/c/tt

RENTALS

FOR RENT: 2 bdrm 2 bath log home on Millcreek, Sheridan Mt. No pets, no smoking. Allhand Property Management, (406) 596-5041. 41/3/p/tt

ONE BDRM furnished apt., utilities included, 6 mo. minimum lease, no smoking, no pets. Deposit & references required. Call (406) 925-1625. 41/tf/c/tt

2 BDRM TRAILER, no pets, no smoking. Storage shed. Deposit needed. Call 683-4956. 41/tf/c/tt

FOR RENT: Nice modular home, private maintained yard, 2 bdrm, den, 2 bath, D/W, nearly new range, refrigerator, soft water, A/C. No smoking or pets. $500 mo. plus deposit. Call 683-2567 or 925-0730. 40/3/c/tt

FOR RENT: 4 bdrm house, central location. New carpets and windows. 335 S. Idaho St., $650/mo. $650/dep. No smoking, no pets. Call Barry 660-2771. 40/tf/c/tt

FOR RENT IN SHERIDAN: 1 bdrm apt., very nice & economical, all appliances including microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove & washer/dryer. $350/month. Call (406) 842-5319. 38/tf/c/tt

BICENTENNIAL APARTMENTS: Applications now being taken for HUD subsidized housing. Senior housing age 62 and/or handicap. Security building, laundry, social activities. Utilities included in rent. Applications for non-subsidized housing. Call 683-2727. 36/8/c/tt

2 BDRM TRAILER for rent in Twin Bridges. $350/mo., first, last & security deposit. Call 406-596-6666. 30/tf/c/tt

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COMMERCIAL RENTALS

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE available now. Approximately 1325 SF, 312 S. Pacific. Call 683-4254 days or 683-5399 evenings. Ask for Kevin. 31/tf/c

TRAILER SPACES FOR RENT

TRAILER SPACES FOR RENT. $150/month, no pets. Call 925-2228. 24/tf/c

REAL ESTATE

2.52 ACRE LOT surrounded by BLM & Forest Service, above Argenta 2 miles. Deer & elk hunting area. Ross Miller, Best of the West Properties, 683-5373, 660-0652, or 600-0190. 41/3/p/tt

Obituaries 10-13-10

Shirley Anne McLaren

1934 - 2010

Shirley Anne McLaren, age 76, died peacefully at her home in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 9.

Shirley was born in Sheridan on Jan. 23, 1934, to Leland T. and Florence (McClurg) Baker. She graduated from Sheridan High School and attended one year of business college.

Shirley and Arthur M. McLaren were married June 10, 1956, in Sheridan.

While living in Dillon, she was employed by Eliels Department Store and Dilmart. She worked as a bookkeeper for Vaughn - Ragsdale, Rogenes, Tire Rama, and The Globe in Helena from 1960 to 1984.

Shirley worked from 1984 to 1997, and retired from the Department of Transportation as a licensing technician.

Shirley enjoyed gourmet cooking, sewing, knitting, crafts of all kinds, and spending time with her family, spotting in the ski boat for her grandson.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, the Lost Corner Square Dancers, and the Elks Lodge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur McLaren; her brother, Danny Baker; and her parents, Leland and Florence Baker.

Shirley is survived by her son, Arthur Ray (Terressa) McLaren, Ft. Greely, Alaska; daughters, Cindy (Frank) Lopez, Big Fork and Shari (Randy) Robertson, Terry; sister, Janice (Hymie) Waage, Alberta, Canada; nine grandchildren, Josh (Cyndi) Sawyer, Levi (Cassie) McLaren, Justin Lopez, Tanner McLaren, Whitney McLaren, Brady Robertson, Chance McLaren, Caleb McLaren and Franque Robertson; and one great-granddaughter, Ore Anna Ortivez.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison. A reception will be held at the Ft. Harrison Service Club.

Memorials in Shirley’s name are suggested to the Hospice of St. Peter’s, 2475 Broadway St., Helena, MT., 59601, or to the Cancer Treatment Center, C/O St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, 2475 Broadway St., Helena, MT., 59601.

Condolences may be given to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.

Robert C. Bourassa

1932 - 2010

Loving husband, father and friend, Robert “Bob” C. Bourassa, age 77, passed away Oct. 3 from complications of Alzheimer’s.

Bob was born in Dillon to Frederick and Pearl (Van Horn) Bourassa on Nov. 8, 1932 and spent his childhood in Dillon.

After high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Army in 1950 as a paratrooper.

While stationed in Fort Campbell, Ky., he met and married Evelyn (Creekmur) on Feb. 6, 1953 in Cadiz, Ky. He was honorably discharged in 1953.

After returning to Montana, Bob and Evelyn settled in Dillon, and Bob attended the Moler Barber College. After graduating, he barbered in Dillon.

They moved their family to Helena in 1963 where Bob continued his barbering. After barbering, he worked at Western Drug. He then joined the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s office, and worked for Dave Middlemas. He continued at the Sheriff’s office with Chuck O’Reilly. He retired after 28 years in December 1998.

Bob had a wonderful sense of humor and was a very social person. He enjoyed many gatherings of family and friends. His favorite things to do in his off time were camping and fishing with his wife, grandchildren and pets, and motorcycling with his wife and special nephew, Kenneth Downing, and his wife Terri.

Bob is preceded in death by his father and mother; brothers, Milton, David and Richard; sisters, Vera, Erma and Helen; infant son Jerry; and other nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of Helena; sons, Mike, Las Vegas, Nev., Del (Linda), Charlevoix, Mich.; daughters, Sherri Moltzan (Doug), Great Falls; Pam Bourassa (Don Dullum), East Helena; Michelle Adsem (Steven), Helena; special nephew and his wife, Kenneth and Terri Downing; their children, Jolene, Troy and Gary Downing and Lynn Stapleton; niece, Delayne (Rob) Whorley; his great joys of his life, grandchildren, Duane (Flo), John, Cory, Eric, Christina, Casey, Marissa, Ashley and Mariah; great-grandchildren, Sam, Lauren, Faith, Shannon and Mariska; and other numerous nieces and nephews; special pets, Bandit and Squeeks.

Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 10, and family received friends between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Burial with military honors followed at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Lewis and Clark County Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455 Helena, MT., 59604, or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.