montana woods n water, march 2015 volume 3, issue 1
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A weekend of fun, dressed in camo with the sweetie in your life...Montana style.TRANSCRIPT
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).
Publisher & Editor: Raf Viniard
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Field Editor: Mitzi Stonehocker
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Sales & Marketing Director:
Kori Erickson
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Flathead Valley Sales Rep:
Misty Loveless
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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
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Front Cover Photo Provided By:
RTK Photography
28 Feb 2015
Camo Sweetheart Ball
Trout Creek, MT
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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.
CAMO SWEETHEART BALL
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Don’t Forget - March 16th Deadline
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!
CAMPFIRE TALK
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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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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.
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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
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and door prizes. Two
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She even wore her new
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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
Falls
Darlene Lee
Brian Hutchinson
Brian Ekberg
April Phillips
Chris Nichols
Mark Riffle
Kathy Harris
Jared Hutchings
Brittany Majerus
Roy Scott
Brian Eaton
Cody Hutchings
Plains
Dustin Emmet
Dan Herring
James Russell
Michael Bedick
Levi Hebert
Jerry Johnson
Eric Pfleger
Linda Matsumi
Trout Creek
Robert Thomhill
Steven Lee
Brian Krick
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!
Thank You!
Big Bull Sports
Bob Hosea—The Bob Factor
Bruce Hunn
Cabela's (Missoula)
Dale Fricke Holsters
Desta's Nails
D&D Liquor
Ed’s Outdoors
Gambles
Harvest Foods
Healthy Massage—Daphine Boles
Lakeside Resort & Motel
Levi Thrift Store
Mangy Moose
Minnie's
Montana Mitzi
Montana Outdoor Radio Show
Montana Trapping Association
Montana Woods N Water
Nailed It
Natural Edge Rustic Furnishings
Paradise Mountain Crafts
Plains Garden, Gift & Floral
Plains Trap Club
Peregrine Embroidery
Robert Viergutz
RTK Photography
Sanders County Search & Rescue Members
Scuz Busters & Diversified Services Judy Woolley
Shear Attitude
Sportsman's Warehouse
The Printery
Tires Plus
Tom & Shelly Rummel
Trout Creek Community Improvement Association
Whistle Creek Pottery Ellen Childress
