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People can join from wherever they are. Just yesterday, I was in an online AA meeting and had the opportunity to hear someone share from India! A half a world away and his story is the same as mine! I have gone to several online meetings and people that I would never have met otherwise. It has been a silver lining in this dark and lonely cloud. Anonymous Dear Anonymous: heard from several people what a blessing the online AA meetings have been during this time. Quarantine poses unique challenges for people recovering from addiction.

To anyone facing that struggle: If you have access to a com- puter, please try a vir- tual support group. AA, Narcotics Anonymous, Families Anonymous, LifeRing and others all have options available. Dear Annie: Are there any support groups out there for those of us whose spouses have survived a heart attack? My husband had a heart attack a few months ago, and I find myself in a constant state of worry and anxiety. wak- ing up at night to make sure still breathing, biting my tongue to not nag you get any exercise and sitting on my hands so I knock that fried bologna sandwich out of his hands. I want to burden the kids by talking to them about what going through, and my sister and sister-in-law have their own worries.

Worried Wife Dear Worried: Having worries of our own does not preclude us from hearing our sure that your sister and sister-in-law would encourage you to open up to them, if they knew what you were dealing with. Still, a great idea to look for outside support. You might try MendedHearts, a non- profit organization whose core purpose is to provide a sup- port network for all heart patients and families affected by heart disease across the Find more information at org. Dear Annie: This is in regards to who advised that, if someone cheats on his or her part- ner, everyone involved should get tested for dis- eases spread through sex. One of the worst days of my nursing career was when I told a middle- aged patient that she had tested positive for a sexu- ally transmitted disease and needed to be treated.

I also told her that any partners for the last six months should be tested and treated also. She returned with: have never been with anyone other than my husband! We were high school I expressed my sorrow at having to tell her this but that he MUST get tested and treated also. Her reply was: had a heart attack. I buried him a month I was stunned. Please, people: If you are cheating or consider- ing it, understand that your actions can hurt so many people.

If been intimate with someone other than your partner, then go to your local health depart- ment and get tested. Think of the other people in your life people who you might never be able to make it up to. Public Health Nurse Dear Nurse: That is truly tragic. If let- ter get through to everyone, I sure hope this does. Thank you for tak- ing the time to write.

Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear is out now! Annie debut book featuring favorite col- umns on love, friendship, family and etiquette is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit www.creatorspublishing. com for more informa- tion. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearan- COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM A2 Ravalli Republic, Saturday, May 10, 2020 Dale E. Dye Retired Ravalli County Sheriff, Dale E.

Dye, age 82, passed away on April 29, 2020, from an accident at home. Dale was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Dye- Howe, his granddaughter Tara Rae Bryant, his par- ents, Archie and Esther Dye; his siblings Jerry Dye, Ted Dye, and Betty Jean (Dye) Stahl, his brothers-in-law Daryl Stahl and Phil Pohlman. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Barbara J. Dye, his daughter Jolie Wells and her husband Don Wells and their family; granddaughter Jessica and husband Gary Gillette and their chil- dren Willo and Tyler, and daughter Bobbi Dye and her son Cameron Taylor- Dye as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who all loved and respected the legendary small town sheriff. Dale had an accom- plished, varied, and full life that touched so many.

Born at home in Hamilton in 1937 he was a proud descendant of Montana Territory set- tlers. He grew up trap- ping, hunting, and hiking throughout the Bitterroot and surrounding areas. He started dating Barb in high school and mar- ried her a couple days after she graduated. They spent their honeymoon and first three months of married life on lookout duty at Medicine Point for the Forest Service. He was recruited and began his law enforce- ment career as a deputy March 21, 1960.

He attended the FBI acad- emy in Quantico, VA, in 1965, under director J. Edgar Hoover. Dale worked his way up, also serving as Under Sheriff before running and win- ning his first election as Sheriff at 29 years of age in 1967. He saw the office through two decades of growth and five elec- tions. This made him the youngest sheriff in state history as well as the lon- gest running.

During this time he also served as Coroner, was a member of the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, aided in the apprehension of an FBI 10 Most Wanted fugitive, created a Cadet pro- gram, headed Search and Rescue and the Posse, helped create the rifle range, taught hunt- ers safety, and the list goes on. In 1980 Dale began teaching himself the art of bow building, creat- ing his second career as a bowyer. His skill, artistry, and attention to detail made for a great reputation nationally and internationally, with bows in 49 states and several foreign countries. An avid motorcyclist, later in life he took a solo trip around the US and an 8,000 mile trip with friends to Alaska, the North Pole, and the Arctic Circle. Dale was a skilled horseman, welder, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, musician, story teller, and so much more.

In his younger years he was also a tal- ented artist working in oils, pen and ink, clay sculpture, and soap stone carving. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, amazing memory, his unyielding ethics, and his love of family, friends, and tra- dition. As per wishes there will not be a formal funeral. Instead we will gather at his house for a toast, a tear, and maybe a laugh. Please bring a story to share.

Saturday, May 16 at 276 Grantsdale Rd, Hamilton. Condolences may be left for the family at www. dalyleachchapel.com DeAnna (Dee) Kenison DeAnna (Dee) Kenison passed away peacefully at home in Laramie, Wyoming on April 30, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Montana on January 25, 1941. Dee survived polio as a child and because of this she used a leg brace and crutches throughout her life.

This never slowed her down, she loved to ride horses, dance, and swim. She graduated with teaching degrees in Home Economics and Library Science from MSU where she was a president and a four year member of her sorority, Pi Beta Pi. She married Bob Kenison in 1961. Dee and Bob had two sons, Timothy and Richard who both died shortly after birth. Through adoption they were able to expand their fam- ily and Dee was a caring and dedicated mother to 2 daughters, Cheri and Pam; and 2 sons, Mike and Chris.

Dee founded the Prairie Puppet and Costume Company while living in Green River, Wyoming. Dee made most of the inventory of both puppets and cos- tumes. She entertained countless children and adults over the years with her puppet shows and storytelling. She vis- ited schools, churches, youth groups, senior centers, and birthday parties; delighting all with her songs and sto- ries. Dee used her Home Economics degree to teach classes to the stu- dents at many schools in Laramie and Green River, and G.H.

Bell Elementary School, a private school all her children attended. She taught her students to sew, cook, and can. She also taught classes through the extension office at the local com- munity college. She introduced microwave cooking in the and taught puppet making classes to local teachers. Dee was also involved in many community orga- nizations and fundraising events.

Dee was a master seamstress. Over the years she created beau- tiful wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, chil- clothing, and doll clothes. During the many years she lived in Green River, she made the first ever mascot costume for the Green River Wolves sports teams. She also created a fashion show of styles through the ages, beginning with Martha Washington and going through the 1980s. She presented her fash- ion show for clubs and groups throughout Wyoming and Montana.

Dee loved the county fair and she won many, many rib- bons for her sewing, canning, baking, and flower arrangements. She served as a judge for food and sewing projects at County Fairs for many years. love of sewing continued through- out her life, even as her dementia advanced and she was confined to a wheelchair, her memory of sewing stayed with her. She spent her twi- light days working on her potholders, the familiar sound of her old Singer and the feel of the fabric kept her mind and hands busy. She loved to share her gift with others, and she gave her potholders to friends, church mem- bers, nurses, visitors, the mailman, and anyone she met; spreading her unique brand of kindness and generosity to every- one with whom she came in contact.

Her last busi- ness venture was a little project she had with Pam called pothold- ers, which found a larger audience for her projects and provided a bit of rev- enue for Bob to continue to supply her with color- ful and creative fabrics for her potholders. Dee was very active in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, throughout the years she served on various committees and taught sabbath school classes for the children of the church. She was the head deaconess while living in Green River and again for the Cheyenne Wyoming church. Her favorite church activity was sing- ing special music with Bob and, of course, tell- ing the children stories and giving puppet shows. Dee is survived by her loving and devoted hus- band of 59 years, Bob; their 4 children, Cheryl, Pam, Mike, and Chris; and her sister Gloria Shook Curdy (Willis) of Missoula Montana.

Dee has eight grandchil- dren including 2 sets of twins; Austen, Kayla, Haylee and Hollie twins) Mara, Alysa; and Cami and Jada twins). Dee has 7 great- grandchildren including another set of twins; Owen, Natalee, Noah and Easten twins), Emmersen, Izaias, and Azariah. All her grand- children and great grand- children lovingly called her Nana. Food banks Continued the reason for the drop that seen so Williams said. She expects to see the need increase again once those programs close for the summer.

The gen- erosity through this has been Williams said. have been getting so much money in grants and from programs that we even know had a man come in last week with five $100 bills. been so grateful for all the support. been It will all go to good use when the need arises again. just want people to know that Williams said.

that we have lots of food. We are here to help however we Darby Breadbox Manager Mary Lockwood is so befuddled by the drop in numbers of peo- ple stopping by to pick up boxes loaded with food that considering reaching out to a few of the food regulars. here we know most of our clients Lockwood said. thinking might call and ask if there is a rea- son that not com- ing Normally the Darby food book serves 95 to 100 clients a month. Last month, they saw 75.

really figure it she said. are open, but we know going Like the other food banks, the Darby Bread Box has seen a huge outpouring from the community and other outside organizations to help ensure that their shelves remain full. Humane Society even dropped by 500 pounds of dog food Thursday. of that has been Lockwood said. donations that we have received has been wonderful.

People who have never really donated before are send- ing us always been something special for me to see how his commu- nity comes together and does everything it can to help their she said. Stephen W. Goodrich MISSOULA Stephen W. Goodrich, 64, passed away in the morning, Friday, May 8, 2020, at his home in Missoula. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory are honored to care for the family.

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