Tuesday, November 2, 2010
McGinley wins Beaverhead County's only contested race with 69% of vote
Dillon Tribune staff
The Beaverhead County election results were in at 11:15 a.m.
Incumbent County Commissioner Mike McGinley won his race over write-in
candidate Steve MacArthur of Lima, 69.2% to 30.8%. McGinley garnered
1,984 votes in the nonpartisan contest to 885 votes for the challenger.
Of the 3,780 ballots cast in the midterm General Election, 1,389
(36.7%) were absentee ballots. The high percentage confirms the trend
voters have made towards permanent absentee status as 89% of the
absentee ballots issued were returned. Overall, the turnout totaled
62%.
In statewide contested races on the Beaverhead County ballot:
United States Representative
Denny Rehberg (R) – 2,699
Dennis McDonald (D) – 832
Mike Fellows (L) – 170
Supreme Court Justice (non-partisan)
Nels Swandal – 1,790
Beth Baker – 1,445
Ballot Issues:
Constitution Convention call
No – 2,113
Yes – 1,377
Constitutional Initiative 105 (Ban new property tax)
Yes – 2,765
No – 909
Initiative No. 161 (Fund wildlife habitat)
No – 2,183
Yes – 1,483
Inititiative 1 – 164 (Payday loans)
Yes – 2,577
No – 1,064
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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
GREAT DANE PUPPIES, AKC, 6 weeks old, male Harlequin $900, female Merle $800. Bred for temperament and size, deliveries available. Call (406) 834-3471. 43/2/c/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
HELP WANTED: Caregiver position open at The Legacy. Call 683-6867. 43/tf/c/tt
ITEMS FOR SALE
CULLIGAN SUPER S automatic water filter / conditioner, $500 obo. Speed Queen dryer, olive green, stainless steel drum, $50. Call 406-834-3411. 43/3/c/tt
MAPEX VENUS series 5 piece drum set, in great condition. Hi-hat, thin crash, and ride cymbals, $500. Call 683-4483 or 660-0998. 43/3/pd/tt
FOR SALE: thirty 2x4's, thirty 2x10's and other misc. older Lumber. Old refrigerator, $60. New Sears brand Pressure Washer. Please call 406-596-6666. 41/tf/c/tt
FOR SALE: 6 foot high 12 feet long 6 feet wide Dog Kennel in good shape, $100. Please call 683-4921. 42/3/p/tt
VEHICLES FOR SALE
NEW KIA SOULS - $1.50 over cost. You Can Afford a New Car! Don't Miss This Deal. Call Butte KIA Today! 1-866-796-3203. 42/3/p/tt
SERVICES
JUST IN TIME for the holidays! Family & individual portraits. One low price for shoot & CD of all digital files. Package available, includes retouching, custom holiday greeting & more. Book in November & save $25! (406) 925-0229. 44/3/nc/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
ALFALFA-GRASS HAY, small bales $105 per ton. 2009 hay, 3 ton available, $30/ton. Call 683-2299. 44/4/p/tt
RENTALS
NICE CLEAN upstairs 2 bdrm apt. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove. No smoking, no pets. Deposit required. Call 683-5398 or 1-208-206-9824. 44/tf/c/tt
ONE BDRM ONE BATH apartment, $250/month in Dillon. No pets. Please call (406) 596-2639. 43/3/c/tt
1 BD, 1 BA Apt. in Charming Victorian. Close to campus. Private entrance w/deck. All appliances + WD. NP. NS. Avail Nov. 1st. $400. Call for Photos. (406) 684-5993. 42/3/pd/tt
TAKING APPS: Clean 2-bdrm trailer in Dillon. Newer appliances & paint. Includes garbage and water. $450. Absolutely no smoking, no pets. Message at (406) 660-4935. 42/3/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
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
BEAUTIFUL FISHING/VACATION CABIN, 2 bed, full bath & kitchen, cozy fireplace, furnished with everything you need! Nightly or weekly rental. 5 min from Dillon. www.goosedownranch.com 683-6704 19/tf/c/tt
COMMERCIAL RENTALS
FOR RENT: Commercial Building, 40' x 50'. $450/month. Call 683-4576 or 925-5171. 43/tf/c/tt
TRAILER SPACES FOR RENT
TRAILER SPACES FOR RENT. $150/month, no pets. Call 925-2228. 24/tf/c
ANTIQUES
HUFF'S ANTIQUE SHOW. November 13th, 10-5 and November 14th, 10-4, MetraPark, Billings. Admission $5-Good both days. (406)238-9796. #520
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
FRAC SAND HAULERS - Tons of runs in Texas! Come to where the weather is warm, pay is great and the land is flat. 817-769-7621, 817-769-7713. #521
DO YOU EARN $800 IN A DAY? Your own Local Candy Route! 25 Machines and Candy all for $9995. 877-915-8222. All major credit cards accepted! #522
EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION
TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. Now offering Heavy Equipment. 1-800-545-4546. #523
FOR SALE - PETS
CUTE! CUTE! CUTE! AKC Black Chinese Pugs. Family-raised, "Platinum Care." $450-females, $350-males, must spay & neuter. Papers available for extra fee. (406)538-8011. #524
FOR SALE - Registered German Shepherd Puppies. Will be available the middle of November. Black and Black & Tan. Photos available. Don_coon@hotmail.com 307-752-1660 or 307-752-7567. #525
HELP WANTED
EASTERN MONTANA JOHN DEERE has opening for experienced or tech trained mechanics. Attractive benefits package, wages DOE. Call Sunrise Equipment 406-488-3112. #526
SEEKING LICENSED LIFE AND HEALTH AGENTS to market voluntary employee benefits programs to employers for Colonial Life. Contact Tore Evenson (651)315-4741, Tore.Evenson@ColonialLife.com #527
MORTGAGES/CONTRACTS
QUICK CASH PAID FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE NOTE! Local Investor buys private mortgages, trust indentures & land installment contracts. Call Today for a FREE Bid on buying a portion or all of your note. We also lend on Real Estate, must have at least 40% equity. (800)999-4809 www.Creative-Finance.com #528
REAL ESTATE
IT'S HERE!! ELK HUNTERS/INVESTORS Montana Land Sale. 160 acres Mussellshell area $99,900. 640 acres Elk Paradise $599,900. 3000 acres of Elk Preserve. Call for prices. 888-361-3006. www.WesternSkiesLand.com #529