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The Montana Standard, Butte, Wednesday, October 26, 1988i 7 Clccflion '00 ANACONDA John Allhands Dirths elsewhere A son to Stacey and Kevin Hart of 218 Rumsey, Oct. 5 in Butte. A girl to Linda and Tom Moodry of 921 W. Fourth, Friday in Deer Lodge. Calendar SHERIDAN John Allhands of Sheridan has resided in Madison County for over 50 years and has spent eight of those years as a county EDITOR'S NOTE: Correspondent Kethy Stellingwerf recently Interviewed candidate for Madison County Commissioner from District 1, incumbent John Allhands and write-in challenger Gloria Eckerle.

Both are Sheridan Republicans. Here are their responses to questions on local Issuss. Gloria Eckerle SHERIDAN Gloria Eckerle of Sheridan works part-time at the Madison County Nursing Home as an nffifA mnnaoor nj -mii She is also the co-owner and bookkeeper of Big Sky Western Wear and Ladies Apparel, which has been operating in Sheridan for 10 years. Eckerle serves on the local library board and has worked eighteen years with the telephone company as a communications consultant. He is presently chairman of the Headwaters Resource Conservation and Development Committee which targets economic development in seven counties.

Within the Allhands is on the RangeWeed, the Economic Development, and the Water Resource committees. He's also director of the start-up fund, director of the Montana Trade and Commercial Development Center and the Human Resource Council. Though technically retired from ranching, Allhands sometimes helps his son on weekends. In county government, he is an ex-officio member of all committees, but active on the 911 Committee. Allhands won the Republican nomination for county commission in June for the commission seat in District No.

1. If elected, this will be Allhands' fifth term. Soroptimist Club meets Wednesday at noon at Peppermint Patty's restaurant. AA Step Study Group meets Wednesday at 4 at St. Peter's Church.

Anaconda trustees meet Wednesday at 6 at W.K. Dwyer Intermediate School with the Teachers Union to negotiate a salary and benefits for a part-time instructor. A board policy meeting follows the bargaining session. Anaconda-Deer Lodge Commission will hold a work session Wednesday at 7:30 at the courthouse. Eagles meet Wednesday at 8 at the Eagles Hall.

Deer Lodge County Extension Homemakers meet Thursday at 1: 15 in the courthouse jury room. Eagles Auxiliary will honor the group's state president and state mother at a dinner Thursday at 5 at Barclay's II restaurant. A meet- ing will follow What do you see as some of the major concerns in Madison County? There has been a general deterioration of county roads. The commissioners haven't set up any general plan for maintenance of dirt roads, though they have for paved roads. They purchased costly' new equipment, but no training wasgiven to the operators in ALLHANDS ECKERLE Justice court "Michael G.

Kish, 31, of 509 E. Commercial was sentenced to one year in jail, with all but 14 days suspended, fined $500 and ordered to pay restitution for two counts of misdemeanor theft; and sentenced to another six months, with all but seven days suspended, and fined $200 for misdemeanor forgery. His sentences will run consecutively. Kish admitted renting a video-cassette recorder and two movies from Four Star Video Sept. 23 and not returning the items.

He also admitted taking four checks from Robert Pierce of 5 Washoe Park Sept. 29, forging Pierce's name on three checks and cashing them for a total $90 at Thompson's Bar and the Copper Bowl Cafe. Dennis Gwin, 32, of 213 Cedar Park Homes was sentenced to three days and fined $250 for no insurance, and was sentenced to two days and $50 for no driver's license. He was also ordered to obtain a driver's license and car insurance by Nov. 16.

William Bowen, 18, of 609 Walnut pleaded innocent to misdemeanor theft and was released without bond. Other fines: Steve Puyear, 17, 200 Pintler, $25 for no registration; Tena Scafer, 17, of Opportunity, $40 for stop sign violation; Dan Peterson, 22, 1001 W. Third, $100, with a portion suspended, for failing to report an accident by the quickest means. Police fire Marcus Popovich of 1102 E. Fifth said some tools, a fly rod, reel and rotor were stolen from his garage.

Cal Christian of the Mount Haggin Ranch reported that three trucks were parked in an area near Mill Creek Falls that is posted "walk in only no vehicles." Ive Dick of Butte said someone drove his log loader over a bank near Hensley Creek, causing about $6,000 in damages. When the loader became stuck, the vandals put a rock on the gas pedal, causing the engine to blow up. Patty Kline of 604 Ash said her purse was taken from her car Monday night while it was parked in front of the Eagles Lodge. oruer to use it properly. A general maintenance plan should be given to the road crews so they have to take care of the worst roads first.

What they're doing now is haphazard and isn't alleviating the situation. They do surface maintenance and within three days to a week, it's as if the work hadn't been done. Another problem is the cost of the new solid waste disposal system. Our old dump sites didn't meet state regulations, so the commission made some hasty decisions in changing to the new system in order to comply. Many people in the county are on limited budgets or fixed incomes and the yearly fee on their taxes goes up continually.

The commission set up a volunteer committee to study the solid waste problem They're doing surveys in order to make the system more equitable. If elected, I would listen to the advice of this knowledgeable Since we're due for a new contract, we'd have to look at the cost figures and consider the length of the contract. The initial five-year contract was rather lengthy, and the county can look into the cost of doing their own hauling between the disposal sites and the main dump site in Ennis. We need to look at the new contract, if renegotiated, to see whether or not certain concerns will be taken care of. For instance, the disposal sites aren't any cleaner since we went to the new system.

On weekends, there's not enouh dumpster space. The two county nursing homes and hospitals have been neglected. As an office manager, it's been an uphill battle working with the commission. There's been several wage issues we've had to fight for. We finally got the nurse's aide wage up to $4 an hour and an increase in the nurses' wages.

The commissioners were unrealistic in their views about the shortage of nurses throughout the U.S. It's helped to have hospital administrators in Ennis and Sheridan who will fight the issues. flow can the economic condition be improved in Madison County? I know they've done improvements on the paving of the airport runways in hopes that might attract industry. We need to encourage additional industry into the county by checking into tax incentives for existing and expansion in new industry. We need to look into the possibility of getting monies that are available, such as grants.

For instance, Sheridan, Twin Bridges, and Virginia City are trying to get assistance for water improvement. Why are you running as a write-in candidate for commissioner? In the primary there were so many Republicans running that the vote was split. According to the total number of votes, more voted against the incumbent than for him. Afterwards, those who ran against the incumbent decided to put one of their own in as a write-in for the general election so the voters would have a choice. Since I had the most votes, they supported me.

What are some of your feelings about being a commissioner? I think commissioners should get out into the communities and meet the people on common ground. Most people feel intimidated walking into the courthouse to discuss local issues and problems they're having. So I feel it's important to get out and not just in your own district. You need to know what's going-on in your entire county. I think you need to set up local meetings.

I'm conservative. Before I make a stand I like to have the total picture. For our county government to be effective, I feel we need fresh ideas, new input; and diversity in commission members. Douldcr courts What do you see as some of the major concerns in Madison County? The biggest problem is the economy. That's one ctathe reasons I've worked with the RC D.

The county has benefitted from their programs. I'd'like to see a local development corporation set up in Madison County to attract and help out new businesses and to bring in new industries. All these little towns have their Chambers of Commerce. What they need is something that's going to benefit the whole area, not just their town. If a new business wanted to come in, it could contact the'eorporation with their needs and get information.

Apathy is a problem throughout the whole area. You can't sit back and say, "What can we do?" You jump in and get something started. The RC D's been going for years, but we've really progressed in the last four years. It takes time to gain credibility. The restrictive rules and regulations imposed by the EPA and the Forest Service are detrimental to the Madison County economy.

There are no little businesses left that rely on agriculture, timber, and mining. There aren't any sawmill in Madison County. There use to be eleven, but through bonding and larger timber sells, they couldn't afford to operate. Bonding for small mines is prohibitive. There's too many regulations for water and air quality.

About all we're getting now is outside money. No local prospector can afford it. The time lag for getting permits drives most people out. What issues have been brought up as you've campaigned? Roads were brought up the most. We have 1,300 miles of county road we maintain with an eight-man crew.

The problem has multiplied because of. the outlying subdivisions. Because of the dry conditions this year, there really wasn't anything we could do. We watered roads, bladed them hoping to pack them down, but what material there was, blew off. The distribution of gas tax money is unfair and inequitable.

Missoula County receives ten times the money we do and has fewer roads. They also have a bigger tax base so they don't need the money. From the gas tax this year, we received about $90,000. It costs from $80,000 up per mile to repair pavement. Just to chip seal costs $30,000 per mile.

An average overlay costs about $100,000 per mile. Madison Valley has the worst roads. In the summer and during hunting season we have an insurge of people, yet they contribute nothing to road upkeep since the gas tax is pro-rated out for population. Another issue is the rules and regulations imposed by the Forest Service. Agriculture, mining, and timber interests are taking the brunt of the new movement precipitated by the environmentalists and recreationists.

The commission has gone through channels to Region One to work on the situation. I think we're establishing good dialogue with the Forest Service. Concerned interests and businesses are getting organized now and more vocal. In the past, the Forest Service worked on one factor, like one rancher. Only the rancher was concerned.

Now pepple realize what effects effects another, so there's more coordination and cooperation. I was a strong advocate against the solid waste program we're stuck with. It was set up for populous areas and is too expensive for rural Montana. We have tremendous mileage to travel for the scarcity of population we're forced to service. After six years experience, we can cut costs.

The hauling contract comes up in July. The hauler needs an MRC permit through the Public Service Commission. They only grant one to a county, which gives the holder an unfair advantage in bidding. It's a monopoly and it's unregulated. Nineteen counties met with the Public Service Committee two years ago to get something changed, but it would take legislative action to change it.

So across Montana, counties like ours are stuck in the same circumstances. Once a contractor is issued a permit, he can charge anything he wants. And to be a viable bidder, you have to have a permit. Consequently; if you win the bid, you buy the permit from the one you outbid. And he's not going to give it away.

What are your qualifications and what have you accomplished as commissioner? I feel a person should have a basic knowledge in all factions of county interests agriculture, mining, timber, schools, fire districts, recreation, which I did before I was ever on the commission. I know the needs and concerns of the county. I feel I've been receptive to any problems brought before me. County taxes haven't risen since I've been in. Initiative 105 said we couldn't raise taxes from the 1986 level.

Senate Bill 71 addressed the issue more thoroughly. It hurt us because we lived in a depressed area, and we'd cut down to bare-bone budgets in '84-85. Still we've increased our We've maintained our services, just had to do it more efficiently. For instance, the new computer system saved the county money and helped get work done on time. We've cut out some non-essential programs; such as, the road control program.

We've cut funds in the drug and alcohol program. Where we use to have an alcohol counselor in Madison County, it's now handled through state funds. Two counselors from Dillon and Livingston cover the county. Commissioners meet with regional durnp proponents ginning the regional venture, County Manager Gene Vuckovich said. The commission is also expected to discuss a petition opposing the installation of new street lights in the Daly Addition.

About 30 residents submitted the request recently. The commission was considering putting lights in the area as part of its plan to renovate the system that lights the older sections of Anaconda. The commission, however, needed the approval of Daly Addition residents, because the area did not have a special improvement district, that would pay for installation and maintenance costs. Representatives of BFI Waste Management are expected to discuss a proposed regional landfill with the Anaconda-Deer Lodge Commission at a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday meeting in the courthouse.

The dump, if BFI decides to operate it, could be the answer to the county landfill woes. The state Department of Health and Environmental Sciences ordered Anaconda-Deer Lodge recently to close its present site by Dec. 1, because it is near capacity and has a lack of fill material. BFI, however, is waiting for Butte-Silver Bow to make decisions on future landfill plans before be- BOULDER Timothy V. Speekman, 26, of Whitehall was fined WOO, sentenced to jail for one day, forfeited his driver's license for six months and was ordered to court school after fileading guilty to a first offense driving while ntoxicated charge in Boulder justice court.

Spackman also was given a 60 day suspended iail sentence in connection with the incident. John H. Tadday, 20, of Butte was fined $300 and ordered to iail for 10 days with all but one suspended on a DUI charge. He also was ordered to court school and had his driver's license suspended. James Edden, 24, of Whitehall was fined $250 for failure to carry proof of liability insurance.

Speeding fines and forfeitures were: Wayne Patten, 42, Bozeman, $40; Dawn Swenson, 31, Billings, $35; James Bush, 36, Kellogg, Idaho, $30; Clifton Scott, 44, Dei Moines, Iowa. $20; Kristi Haugen, 26, Missoula, Joel Reinholz. 31, Bozeman, $60; and Ronald Jennings. 33, Es-canaba, $35. In Boulder city court, Robert McKenzle, 43, of Basin was fined $200 for resisting arrest and $150 for criminal mischief.

Kyle Johns, IS, of Helena was fined $40 for careless diving. 0 j3l Lighted Today, A October 26, 19M A Thanks For 48 Happy Tean MAJORIE. love Hutch. i Seattle. 'X Washington.

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DISPLAY CLASS ADS MAY BE BROUGHT TO OUR ANACONDA OFFICE VI CK Private graveside for Alberta Vick will be conducted in Mountain View Cemetery. The Family Of KATHERINE KALAFAT extends their heartfelt thanks to her many friends and relatives for their expression of sympathy during this trying time especially Sister Joyce for her kind and sincere help in planning the services. Father Shea and St. Peters Choir for the holy and beautiful mass said for her. The Daughters of Isabellas for the Rosary, the Croation Fraternal Union No.

84 for the services at the wake, the volunteers of the luncheon committee of Jhe Anaconda Catholic Community that served the lunch, Longfellow-Finnegan Funeral Mortuary and the many friends that offered masses, donations to charitable causes, sent flowers, cards and food and provided solace to our family. Our thanks to Or. David Tryggestad for the comfort he gave her. Finally but not least the pallbearers and those who called to pay their respects. Mr.

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Julia Emily "Milly" McDonald of 2637 Princeton passed away Monday evening in a local rest home. Her remains are in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home where friends may call beginning this (Wednesday) afternoon after 4 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in St. Mark Lutheran Church with Pastor Ken Reed officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Saint Mark Lutheran Church. WHIRLPOOL Wayry nen Richards In loving Memory Of My HUSBAND ft OUR DAD On Hit 2nd. Anniversary. All Our love, Joan ft The Clan. Loving Memory Or BOY ROW! From lob 4 Mary Lou Newman ft lick, Brando, Ion, andy, lay ft loger Bows.

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Boi 4050 Hunter safe after trek in Pintlers HAMILTON (AP) Terry Ba-tisse, 30, of Missoula walked out of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Tuesday tired and hungry but unharmed by a hunting trip that became a two-day odyssey. Batisse lost his bearings Sunday afternoon at the head of Orphan Creek along the Continental Divide, about 13 air miles east of Sula. He emerged at the Buck Ranch about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Ravalli County Sheriff Jay Printz said. On a map it's a good seven miles from the head of Orphan Creek to the Buck Ranch, Printz said, a conservative gauge of expended effort.

"Those are not up-and-down-the-canyons miles," he said. Instead of heading north to the East Fork of the Bitterroot River, as planned, Batisse had traveled southeast, past Mussigbrod Lake on the Beaverhead National Forest, the sheriff said. Batisse declined comment. Printz said Batisse and two companions camped at the end of the road above the East Fork Guard Station, and began hunting Sunday. Batisse missed a designated 3 p.m.

rendezvous, and his companions alerted authorities about 9:30 p.m. More than a dozen Ravalli County Search and Rescue members searched Sunday night and Monday, and a ground and air search was being organized when Batisse called. Funeral Home 1800 Florence 723-3221 APPLIANCES and USED CARS TRUCKS All Dealt Financed by Seller Our Deal Could Be The Best! PARK MOTORS 300 East Commercial Anaconda 563-2231 PARSON Funeral Chapel Anaconda 520 Oak 563-3421 TO: MONTANA STANDARD RESPONSE TO CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE 1. The Correctional Officers at Montana State Prison and the Staff Member at Warm Springs and Galen deserve better treatment than we have afforded them. The pay freeze, an expression of the frustration of taxpayers, loft these persons In a quandary- As a freshman legislator, it would be prosumptious to offer a solution to a problem so far-reaching.

An Increase in pay for these State employees demands a tax Increase, which Montonans have said repeatedly they will not tolerate. These are frustrating times, and I will only soy. that as Representative of District 66, I will do my utmost to bring the salary of these State employees up to the standard of the Northwest area. 2. Montana's basic Industries, agriculture, logging, mining, and tour-ism are alive, but need support.

We, as responsible citizens, must recognize that with the environmental safeguards that are In place today, the promotion of our Industries is a must for the economy. The over-zealous must not be allowed to handicap the prudent use of all. our resource. Montana needs fobs, and we must encourage cleon Industry. 3.

In my opinion, a sales tax would be acceptable onjy as a method to relieve the Imposed by property tax. Montana has historically rejected sales tax. and If this becomes a serious option, there must bo consent from the voters of our State, both for the Initiation, and any increase of such tax. 1 LONGFELLOW (Finntgan) FUNERAL HOME A.A. Longfellow Kevin A.

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