Montana Woods N Water, March 2015 Volume 3, issue 1

March 2015

Volume 3 Issue 1

What’s Inside—Special Edition

Camo Sweetheart Ball , Trout Creek , MT 28 February, 2015

Publishers Notes

By Raf Viniard As of this writing, only 44 days until bear season and 40 days until turkey season opens, not that I am still counting.

I decided to change things up with this first March issue. Last weekend we had an awesome event that just needed to be addressed. We love covering local NW Montana events. Watching the local natives having fun, winning prizes and socializing is always an opportunity we like to cover. Most events are for one cause or another but the locals generosity always amazes me. Call us if you have an event and Montana Woods n Water will cover it.

It felt good having last week off from publishing but it was packed with planning and coordinating for the Camo Sweetheart Ball. It all came together quite nicely and everyone had a good time and walked away with something, a prize and a memory. Plus, we raised some much needed funding for the Sanders County Search & Rescue.

After a light snow today the sun popped back out and quickly started returning us to the thought that Spring is just around the corner. I am already seeing a green tint to some of the southern slopes. I am already receiving reports of bears coming out of hibernation. Bear hunters are getting the tickle to get their rifles and gear in order. Turkey hunters are scoping out the flocks and fishermen are already testing the water and the bite. Montana sportsmen can only be couped up so long and these recent sunny days get folks stirring about in anticipation of the beautiful Montana spring hunting and fishing that awaits us. Now if only those spring cleaning chores don’t get in the way.

Keep sending us your pictures and stories. We thank you for your continued support. Please support our advertisers and the donors to the Camo Sweetheart Ball. We will return to normal regular publication Thursday ( 5 March).

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Publisher & Editor: Raf Viniard 406-407-0612 Field Editor: Mitzi Stonehocker 406-544-1868 Sales & Marketing Director: Kori Erickson 406-293-1478 Flathead Valley Sales Rep: Misty Loveless 406-250-4191 Missoula Sales Rep: Vacant Pro Staff Writers & Photographers: Angela Gerych Pastor Jim Sinclair Dan Helterline Zach Butcher Paul Fielder Montana Mitzi Toby Bridges Sam Martin Toby Walrath Jason Badger Tony Rebo Editorial Policy: Montana Woods N Water (MWW) reserves the right to refuse to publish in any form of content that does not include the author’s name, complete mailing address, and/or valid phone number or e-mail address.

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Front Cover Photo Provided By: RTK Photography 28 Feb 2015 Camo Sweetheart Ball Trout Creek, MT

CAMO SWEETHEART BALL The event was held at Lakeside Resort & Motel, Trout Creek Motel. Attendees were from both ends of Sanders County and beyond. The event was more geared to the ladies in our lives and to provide them with a night out of candlelit dinner, fresh flowers, balloons, a good meal, adult beverages and plenty of dancing music. To get the guys on board with this concept, we had to bribe them with a chance to win a gun or two and that they could wear a camo shirt but it had to be with a tie. I could go on and on about how much fun everyone had but I think a few pictures will tell the story better than I. We can’t wait until next year! All photos furnished by RTK Photography.

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Some Mom’s just can’t get a break, but this is one young “fellar” was just a joy to have hang out with us at the ball. Checkout Nathaniel’s camo shirt and tie. This boy knows how to dress for the occasion. Next year we have to find him a date. His Dad shown to the right took the camo requirement very literally...check out his tie...a belt of 7.62 ammo. I believe this boy smoked all of us as the most handsome. Nathaniel obviously gets his good looks and class from his Mom, Linda Matsumi. Mom, that boy needs a camo Sippy cup or coozy!

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The chance at winning a gun may have been used to bribe the guys but the “Best Tie� contest challenge did not go unheeded. Raf Viniard solicits the audience for their applause as to which one as these three finalist square off for best tie. Left to right: Eric Pfleger (7.62 ammo belt tie), Mike Bedick, President SCSAR (we are still trying to figure it out...something furry) and George Nass (At least a half a pheasant). George Nass took the title...can he hold on to it next year?

Flowers, Balloons and Camo Bows arranged by:

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Dave & Deb Oliver provided the music and Dave also was the Master of Ceremony.

John Travolta hasn’t got anything on these folks!

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Mike Bedick and his wife Jen cut a rug on the dance floor. Mike & Jen made it look so easy! Mike is the President of the Sanders County Search & Rescue.

Get a room!

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CAMPFIRE TALK

We want to thank John & Julie Harris owners of Lakeside Resort & Motel for hosting this event and Big Bull Sports for supplying the firearms for the raffle.

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Tina Scott left her camera idle a little to long, so Tina...how does it feel being on the other side of that camera lens? Her husband Roy in the background knows they are busted!

Good Times & Good Friends

Sanders County Sheriff Tom Rummel and his lovely wife Shelly!

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CAMO SWEETHEART BALL CONTINUED Even though we bribed the guys with guns and allowed them to wear camo to get them there, Lark Chadwick took home the top gun. They had four guns to choose from. Lark sent her husband to the gun giveaway table to chose her gun for her. Lark Chadwick is now the proud owner of a Ruger .308. Pictured below is Caleb Wengerd, owner of Big Bull Sports delivering her prize.

Nice Hats!

Tony & Brenda Rebo won the Ruger 10-22 with a laminated stock. I noticed Tony is the one that came up and got the rifle! Brenda can he keep it? However, Tony has yet to appear at Big Bull Sports to claim his prize.

Tony if you are too busy fishing...just send Brenda!

Factoid: The day of the Camo Sweetheart Ball, Tony and his wife Brenda of Libby Montana stopped along the roads and fished their way to the ball.

Now that is two dedicated fisherman.

Tony Rebo is also a pro staff writer for Montana Woods N Water

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Clint & Monica Weedeman of Plains, MT, Pretty dress Monica!

Bernadine Palalay of Plains, Montana with her lovely daughter Shyann. Bernadine not only made it a mother daughter night out but racked up some raffle and door prizes. Two pictures, jacket, and some fun memories.

She even wore her new camo jacket to church Sunday!

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CAMO SWEETHEART BALL CONTINUED The 1st Annual Camo Sweetheart Ball was organized by Montana Woods N Water to help raise money for the Sanders County Search & Rescue (SAR). This event would not have been possible without our sponsors and all the hard work by the committee members and those selling tickets. Thank you ladies for all the hard work and we look forward to doing it again next year. A portion of the money raised goes directly to the Sanders County Search & Rescue to facilitate equipment and additional training to assist not only Sanders County but the surrounding counties when called upon to do so.

From now until end May we will be raffling off three more firearms to help raise money for the SAR. Contact Montana Woods N Water, Big Bull Sports or a SAR member to purchase a $20.00 raffle ticket. Only 100 tickets are sold for each firearm. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Upcoming firearms.

March— 12 Ga. 835 Utili-Mag April—Remington 700 SPS 300 Win Mag May— Savage 93R 17 HMR We are in the process of putting together possibly an outdoor event in May. Keeping following us on Facebook and this publication to learn more.

Sanders County Search and Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization and members often use their own personal equipment to train and in the line of duty, any day, any hour and under any conditions.

Your Local SAR Volunteers Thompson

Plains

Falls

Dustin Emmet

Darlene Lee Brian Hutchinson Brian Ekberg April Phillips Chris Nichols Mark Riffle Kathy Harris Jared Hutchings Brittany Majerus Roy Scott Brian Eaton

Dan Herring James Russell Michael Bedick Levi Hebert Jerry Johnson Eric Pfleger Linda Matsumi

Trout Creek Robert Thomhill Steven Lee Brian Krick

Cody Hutchings

Hot Springs Scott Iverson

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Please thank these sponsors by shopping with them for making the Camo Sweetheart Ball such a success! Thank you!

Big Bull Sports

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Bob Hosea—The Bob Factor

Natural Edge Rustic Furnishings

Bruce Hunn

Paradise Mountain Crafts

Cabela's (Missoula)

Plains Garden, Gift & Floral

Dale Fricke Holsters

Plains Trap Club

Desta's Nails

Peregrine Embroidery

D&D Liquor

Robert Viergutz

Ed’s Outdoors

RTK Photography

Gambles

Sanders County Search & Rescue Members

Harvest Foods

Scuz Busters & Diversified Services Judy Woolley

Healthy Massage—Daphine Boles

Shear Attitude

Lakeside Resort & Motel

Sportsman's Warehouse

Levi Thrift Store

The Printery

Mangy Moose

Tires Plus

Minnie's

Tom & Shelly Rummel

Montana Mitzi

Trout Creek Community Improvement Association

Montana Outdoor Radio Show Montana Trapping Association

Whistle Creek Pottery Ellen Childress

Montana Woods N Water

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