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Public library, public art

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Stevi to keep police department, run public safety levy By Michael Howell

Artist Ken Daly stands in front of the commissioned mural he has completed on the facade of the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Daly portrays the joy of reading in the context of the magnificent Bitterroot Valley, and he couldn’t resist adding Charlie Russell to the scene after visiting the C. M. Russell Museum in Great Falls. Michael Howell photo.

North Valley Public Library gets mural By Michael Howell

The North Valley Public Library has a new mural gracing the front wall of the building on Main Street in Stevensville. A young girl sits under an apple tree reading a book titled “Rebecca” while her dog snoozes as horses and cattle graze in the lush valley beneath the Bitterroot Mountains. And right in the middle of it all sits the cowboy artist Charlie Russell taking it all in. Artist Ken Daly, who donated his work to the library, said when designing the mural he pictured a young girl read-

ing a book under the apple tree as her dog slept nearby and let his daughter choose a title for the book. Although many people upon seeing want to complete the title as “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm,” the 1903 children’s novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin, that’s not the book his daughter chose. The book she chose was the 1940 novel “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier. He said in the beginning he had no intention of adding Charlie Russell to the scene. But after visiting the Charlie Russell Museum in Great Falls he just had to stick him in. Daly grew up a fourth generation Californian but went to

college back east and eventually connected with his father’s family in New York where he learned the business of commercial art. Daly said at first he actually wanted to be a mural painter but after the first few scathing reviews of his work he changed his mind. Now he thinks maybe he shouldn’t have taken the criticism so seriously. Next, he thought he would become an independent illustrator. But his wife at the time wanted to go back to school so he opted for a steady job and got one in a design studio, mostly illustrating ads for companies like Champion Lumber and First Banks, Pepsi and Pepperidge Farm.

Then he met a horse trainer named Paul Burns and from that experience came up with the idea of painting horses. Not painting horses literally, but painting portraits of horses. He got pretty good at it and decided to follow the market, which led him to an interest in the Quarter Horse market, which led him to Texas. When the oil companies hit hard times in the mid-1980s, his business painting rich Texans’ horse portraits began to flag. So, he packed up and headed to Florida where Polo Ponies were the big thing. See MURAL, page 2

SAFE in Bitterroot for 30 years

By Michael Howell

Supporters of an Abuse Free Environment, known by locals as SAFE in the Bitterroot, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Having served as the executive director of the organization for the last 15 years, Stacey Umhey has a lot to say about it. “Our story is a great example of a community recognizing that there is a problem and rolling up their sleeves and pulling together to solve that problem,” said Umhey at a recent open house. Thirty years ago, she said, the local club of Hamilton Soroptimists identified a need for a safe place for women and children to go who have been victimized by domestic or sexual violence. At that time, the nearest place a person could get help was in Missoula. “As you can imagine,” said Umhey, “if you are in a crisis at three o’clock in the morn-

ing, finding your way into and through Missoula, Montana in the winter can be quite a challenge.

So, the Soroptimists did what Soroptimists do so well. They got busy and got connected with the

people up in Missoula and started See SAFE, page 8

The Stevensville Town Council, after rejecting a proposal to disband the police department and contract with the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services, decided to place a $200,000 levy on the November ballot that would boost the funding for the department to a point that it can provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Police Department hit a real low recently with the departure of two officers, leaving Police Chief James Marble as the only officer on board. Even with the two officers, the town is currently left without a local police presence for two 24-hour periods every week and at least a portion of every night. The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office responds to calls in the town when no local law enforcement is available. At the urging of Council President Bob Michalson, a contingent of Town officials met

with the Sheriff to consider the option of contracting services and get some idea of what the contract might cost. According to Mayor Brandon Dewey, one thing that clearly emerged from that discussion was that the current situation is unsustainable. Sheriff Steve Holton said that his officers were responding to about 87% of the dispatch calls that come in from the Town of Stevensville. “Right now, we are providing it, but this is not a solution by any means,” he told the council at the June 25 meeting. “This is a model that we cannot sustain.” Holton said that the Sheriff’s Office was willing to consider contracting with the town to provide a dedicated officer to the area including the town and surrounding area including Florence on a 24/7 basis. It would mean hiring three new deputies and come to a total cost of about $270,000 per year. See STEVI, page 12

Last minute attempt at Stevi spending freeze falls flat

By Michael Howell

At the close of last week’s Stevensville Town Council meeting, after all the business on the agenda had been completed and most of the public had left, Council President Bob Michalson attempted to get a “spending freeze” passed which in effect could have shut the town down without any public notice or any public comment. The meeting was heavily attended earlier for discussions and decisions regarding the potential outsourcing of municipal law enforcement to the county and potentially passing a levy to support the Police Department. Once the Council had rejected contracting with the county and approved placing a mill levy on the ballot to fund expansion of the police work-

force, almost all the public left the meeting. The council continued its deliberations and approved three items that had been placed on the agenda by Council members Michalson and Stacie Barker. Once all the agenda items had been dealt with and they moved into the council comment portion of the meeting, Michalson put a surprise agenda item on the table. “I would like to suspend Council Rules and adopt Resolution 37-A, Part 5, Section 1,” he said. “I would like to do a sixtyday spending freeze on the town until we adopt a budget and get going from where we are at.” “It doesn’t mean that we are just spending on this and that,” he said. “I know you guys have See ATTEMPT, page 11

Court upholds Forest Travel Plan

SAFE inside. At the campus housing SAFE in the Bitterroot, whether inside or out, moms and kids have a safe place to play. The outside playground equipment was donated and installed by employees of Glaxo-SmithKline Laboratories in Hamilton. Michael Howell photo.

The Bitterroot National Forest Travel Plan has been upheld by Federal District Court. Seven citizen conservation groups intervened to protect the Bitterroot National Forest Travel Plan Decision. Larry Campbell, Conservation Director for Friends of the Bitterroot, said, “The BNF Travel Plan Decision affirmed by this Federal Court Order slows the incessant loss of our irreplaceable and ever-diminishing wildlands. This case makes clear

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continued “Palm Beach, at the time,” he said, “was the equine capital of America in winter.” The rich guys would fly in and out and were hard to approach, he said, but their horse handlers were around and they saw his work and wanted it. He ended up painting Polo Horses and Thoroughbreds until 2008. He ended up trying to make it in New York again but after three years he said he couldn’t stand the crowds. When he was living in California in the late 1970s, he had three cousins who moved to the Bitterroot Valley. They told him to stop by if he was ever passing through and he did.

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“They said I would love the place, and I did,” said Daly. So, when he finally had to skedaddle out of New York for some wide open spaces, this was the place he headed for and he has no regrets. “When I worked in those other places I always got a check, but I rarely got a thank you,” he said. “Here I get a lot of thanks. People just say thank you and they really mean it.” He doesn’t expect or need the same kind of money he used to make, he said. But right now he is a painter for hire in the Bitterroot, or a prospective art teacher for anyone wanting private lessons or lessons for their kids. He’s getting a bit old to be breaking broncs, but he can still brush them up. He can be reached at kenmcd@cox.net.

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Friends, fans raising funds to ‘give back’ to generous artist

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Steve Wilson is a wellknown artist from Victor, Montana. He was paralyzed from the waist down in a motorcycle accident in 1991. Unable to continue his normal job and with a young family to raise, he set about developing a new career. His mother was a painter and he had been painting some prior to his accident. He decided this was the best way to give back to the community who had been so generous in helping make his home handicapped accessible. While developing his painting skills, he also developed his teaching skills and has been an adult education painting instructor for many years. He also teaches some classes at the Bitterroot College. The Bitterroot Valley plays a primary role in the paintings Wilson has done. There are paintings of St. Mary’s Peak, Big Creek Lake, Mill Creek Canyon and many other areas in the valley. Many times, there will be an elk, mule deer, ducks or other animals in the painting. He has donated paintings to the Bitterroot Celtic Society, the Mule Deer Foundation, Breast Cancer Research, Rocky Mounting Elk Foundation and many, many other causes. “It would be fair to say that Steve has helped raise thousands of dollars for funding efforts,” said Julie Hoselton who has been a student of Wilson’s for several years. A few months ago, Wilson found a new type of wheelchair while browsing on the internet. The Ogo is a two wheeled chair that is built for fun, freedom, independence, durability and safety, and, according to the website, an added touch of coolness and style. The Ogo is manufactured in New Zealand. It is battery powered and uses a one of a kind active moving seat control to maneuver about. It is based on Segway technology. Wilson posted a video of the Ogo on his facebook page and jokingly asked if anyone wanted to buy it for him. A flurry of outpouring followed with a go-fund-me site set up. Hoselton asked Wilson if he was serious about getting one and Wilson said he really would like one. After talking with Wilson, Hoselton and Rebekah Swanson, another acquaintance of Wilson’s, conspired via email and put together a plan for a fundraiser to raise the $17,000 for the Ogo wheelchair, plus duty and import fees. Hoselton is hoping to raise $20,000 to cover all these costs. Wilson said he is continually getting high centered when working in his yard or having trouble getting out into the woods. “With the Ogo, I’ll even be able to dance with Cathy, my wife.” He expects to have his custom made Ogo in August. It will be shipped to Boise, Idaho, to a dealer there. Wilson will go there to learn how to operate it. Wilson doesn’t want this to be just about him though. He said when he first became paralyzed and was in a wheel chair, it was encouraging to see other people getting around in their wheel chairs and gave him hope. With this new Ogo technology, he is hoping other disabled people will see it and become ‘abled.’ “I think that this will also open a whole new avenue for people who are disabled, and bring back more freedom and mobility.” As Hoselton and Wilson began researching funding opportunities to supplement the benefit, each came up with new sources. “I don’t want this just about me, I want to help people with new sources and new technology,” said Wilson. Hoselton, through her research, found the Montana Able Project. This project began in 2015 by the federal government but the Department of Revenue in Montana oversees the Montana program. A person has to qualify for the program but once approved, the fund can be used for

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Nominations sought for Stevi’s top citizens

The Stevensville Civic Club is now accepting nominations for outstanding Stevensville citizens, organizations and businesses located in the 59870 zip code area. The Garden Party award ceremony will be held Wednesday, August 1 to kick off the 106th annual Creamery Picnic. Nominations should include a brief description of the accomplishments of the nominee and should be submitted by Friday, July 13 at 5 p.m. and can be dropped off at the Bitterroot Star (115 W. 3rd, #108, phone 777-3928), Stoneydale Press (523 Main, phone 7772729) or at the Stevensville Town Hall (206 Buck Street, 777-5271) during business hours. The winners will be honored in the Creamery Picnic Parade on Saturday, August 4. The annual awards are for the following categories, but are awarded at the discretion of the selection committee which is comprised of past honorees. All awards are not always given out every year. • Citizen of the year • Teens of the year • Volunteer of the year • Business of the year • Organization of the year • Humanitarian • Good Neighbor • Spirit of Stevensville For more information contact Dale Burk at 777-2729 or Victoria Howell at 777-3928.

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Well-known Bitterroot Valley artist Steve Wilson has donated many paintings similar to the one pictured above to help raise money for worthy causes in the valley and now the community wants to buy him a special Ogo two-wheeled chair for improved mobility. the comfort and care of the person on the account. This includes vehicles, household improvements and other qualified disability expenses. The ABLEnow accounts help people with disabilities to save money without being taxed on the earnings and in many cases, without losing eligibility for certain benefits. Hoselton said that one of the employees at the Department of Revenue told her that only about 4% of Montanans even know about this fund. Wilson also found a foundation in Missoula, the Marshal and Mary Brondum Special Assistance Foundation, that helps people with specific medical aids. He has applied for a grant from that

foundation. On August 10, 2018, at 6pm, there will be a benefit for Wilson and the Ogo wheelchair at the First Interstate Building at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Tickets will be pre sold at $25 each. Included in the ticket will be dinner and dessert by Moose Creek BBQ, and a silent and live auction by Swanson’s Estate Sales with Jim Ellis auctioneering. Among the donations already donated are some Wilson paintings, art lessons, and a donation by Cooper Firearms. Contact Rebekah Swanson at 499-0579 for tickets, arrange donations of auction items, or volunteer for the event. Contact

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Opinion

Wednesday, July 47, 2018

Star Editorial

Time to give up vendetta against Stevi mayor Stevensville Town Council President Bob Michalson needs to give up his vendetta against the Mayor. It has been a difficult thing for the community to witness and he has now clearly crossed the line of acceptability in his most recent attempt to shut down the town in order to carry out his aims. Not one of his fellow council members could go along with his misguided attempt to put a spending freeze into effect, and for good reason. Number one, there is no fiscal crisis. No department is buying a bunch of tires without council approval as he suggested. Perhaps, like some other council members and even a former clerk, he bought into the notion that the Mayor was putting forth an unbalanced budget (which is not legal) when he shared the preliminary results of a zero-based budgeting process in which the departments figure out their true needs based on their duties and obligations and then ask for the amount of money that would meet those needs. Cuts then have to be made that will negatively impact those services. In this case, the excess came to about $125,000. This is the painful part of the budgeting process and in this case, it was the employees who stepped up. No one got a raise, not even a cost of living increase, but the budget got balanced without gutting any departments, and that includes filling the vacant positions on the police force. Not only is there not a fiscal crisis calling for a spending freeze, but there was going to be no prior notice and no public participation in the process. Michalson himself stated at the meeting that he and his “sources” had “done their homework in advance”. Unfortunately, none of them is a lawyer and not one of them thought to ask the Town Attorney. This brings us back to Michalson’s vendetta. It began several months ago when he and another council member sought an opinion from the Town Attorney on whether the Mayor’s actions (which amounted to a statement to the press) were illegal.

Michalson didn’t like the answer he got and his answer to that has now been made famous once his emails were made public. If he can’t get the Mayor on some legal infraction then he will just “make his life miserable.” He has certainly given that aim every effort he can muster. But so far to no avail. So how do you make the Mayor miserable enough to leave? By taking an action against him that he cannot impede, or as Michalson put it to the mayor, “I’m sorry, but there is nothing you can do about it.” And yet there was something the Mayor could do about it and he did. He asked for public comment and took it, despite that fact that Michalson tried to cut him off by blurting out, “There is no public comment.” There was also some pertinent comment from a couple of employees who were rebelling at the idea of having their departments shut down. Trying to ramrod through an issue such as a spending freeze without a bit of public notice or public participation shows extremely poor thinking regardless of any laws. But it is also definitely against the law. This is not simply the Bitterroot Star’s opinion, it’s our attorney’s opinion. It is hard to believe that neither Michalson nor any one of his “trusted sources” thought a legal opinion was needed in this case. Even though other council members have expressed strong feelings about the Mayor’s “lack of communication with the council” and questioned his actions legally at times, not one of them could go along with Michalson on this, and that speaks loudly to how far he’s gone off track in his vendetta. Maybe one of his trusted sources could help us all out and tell him it’s time to give it up, because he doesn’t seem to want to listen to anybody else.

The lowly penny

Sharpie mightier than the sword

Dear Editor, What to do with the pennies in our pockets and purses? We cull them from our change and into a jar they go. We won’t even bend over to pick one up. The great minds at the Treasury department and other financial geniuses debate the best solution, such as round off to the next nickel, stop making them… Turns out the American people have already figured it out. It’s the little penny tray at every register. Need one or leave one. Easy-peasy. No need for the feds. Allan Supak, MD Stevensville

Fortunate nation

Dear Editor, Throughout the evolution and development of our nation many good and wonderful things have occurred. After more than 200 years our constitutional republic continues to survive and function, pretty much as intended by the founders. Currently, there are many

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issues and much contentiousness toward the president. Vilified, insulted and overtly criticized, he gives as good as he gets and uses social media to do it. He continues to function, in spite of all his flaws, and he continues to be successful in her governance. This to the chagrin and frustration of this detractors. One standout position that he embraces is his support for Israel. They are the bastion and light of hope in the Middle East. The importance of supporting Israel may never be fully understood or appreciated during our lifetime, but be assured, it is a key component in this nation’s survival. Whether you hate or or love him, despite his shortcomings and tarnished history, he is the exact person we need in the oval office. For those who cannot handle that, they most likely cannot “handle the truth.” “Methinks they doth protest too much.” Yet, as a nation, we continue to move forward and are, indeed, fortunate. Rod Nielsen Hamilton

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Dear Editor, I’m pleased to learn that one of Montana’s finest federal employees, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, used a Sharpie pen on his new Trump hosiery to avoid violating the federal Hatch Act while he was attending a political meeting in South Dakota this week. In the Army, we called this quick thinking and subsequent action while under duress “employing a field expedient.” Unfortunately, the wrinkled image of our distinguished POTUS on Zinke’s socks kind of resembles one of the shrunken heads Aborigines would put on stakes outside their villages to scare away intruders. I understand no Democratic Governors bothered Zinke while he was wearing the “Make America Great Again” hose. Jim Hamilton Florence

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Dear Editor, I went to a meeting last night with really no idea what it was about but expecting it to be something positive in a time of confusion and negativity. Turns out Laura Garber, of Homestead Organics, on Skalkaho Road, is running as an Independent against Jason Ellsworth for Montana Senate District 43! Yes, she’s done all the things you have

to do to run, has paid all the necessary fees, and will be on the ballot in November. What an opportunity for those of us who are not comfortable with the way two-party politics are working these days! For starters, she is holding a town-hall-type gathering at the Bedford Building in Hamilton on Saturday, July 14th, starting with a half-hour of getting to know each other at 4:00 pm and giving a presentation at 4:30. And yes, there will be refreshments (she said with a smile). Join us to see what’s up? Mary Fahnestock-Thomas Hamilton

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Public invited to stargaze at Blue Mtn Observatory Community members are invited to explore planets, nebulas, star clusters and distant galaxies throughout the summer during stargazing nights at the University of Montana’s Blue Mountain Observatory. UM’s observatory is located atop Blue Mountain at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Astronomers from UM and the Western Montana Astronomical Association will speak on what is viewed through the telescopes, point out constellations, show attendees how to find interesting celestial objects with the naked eye or a pair of binoculars and discuss recent astronomical discoveries. The events are familyfriendly, and all ages are welcome. Free public events will take place on the following Fridays: July 6, July 13, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Sept. 7 and Sept. 14. Attendance is limited to 150 people each night. This summer the Blue Mountain Observatory also will offer some limited attendance nights for those who would like a more personal experience. These nights will take place on the following Saturdays: July 7, July 14, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11. Tickets for these nights cost $20 per person, with attendance limited to 25 people or less. For all nights, attendees are

required to reserve a ticket for each person in their group via an Eventbrite link accessible from the Blue Mountain Observatory page at http://hs.umt.edu/physics/ Blue_Mountain_Observatory/. More information is available on the website about the observatory, the two types of observing night options, detailed directions and a useful map. Observing begins about an hour after sunset. Participants should wear warm clothes for cool evenings and bring a flashlight for the walk from the parking area to the observatory. Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited at all events. Viewing nights will be canceled if the sky is cloudy, smoky or thunderstorms threaten. Before heading to the observatory, look for weather and cancellation updates on the Blue Mountain Observatory Facebook page or via voicemail at 406-243-4299. A final update will go out the evening of the observation to the email address attendees enter as part of their Eventbrite registration. For information on all events, visit the Blue Mountain Observatory webpage or email BMO@mso.umt.edu. For additional questions leave a voice message at 406-243-4299.

Members of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (MFGC) visited Helena on June 14-16 for the association’s 81st annual session. More than 80 men and women convened to share reports of club activities, participate in tours and programs and to gain new ideas on how to “Grow in Montana.” On Thursday night, the pipes and drums of the Helena Black Devils dramatically marched into the cemetery at Ft. Harrison to open the,dedication ceremony of a Blue Star Memorial marker at the Montana State Cemetery. The Blue Star Ceremony was led by the Montana POW/MIA Awareness Association and assisted by the MFGC Blue Star Chairman Kathy Austin and the Girl Scouts of America Color Guard. The Blue Star Memorial was founded in 1944 by the Garden Club of New Jersey to honor our service men and women. Now hundreds of Blue Star Markers have been placed by National Garden Club members along highways, in parks and cemeteries and in civic places. The Helena Garden Club worked for several years to plan and fund the dedication of this memorial. There are 19 Blue Star Memorial markers in Montana. Helena Garden Club Con-

vention Chairman, Sue Leferink, and her committee provided tours at Terry Johnson’s Farm and Lewis and Clark County Extension Test Orchard, the 6th Ward Edible Forest Park and the Chadwick Test Orchard and Nursery. Scholarships were awarded at the session to Ashley Wolfe who won the $1,000 Life Members Scholarship and the $500 Murphy Scholarship; and, to Bailey Christoffersen who won the National Council of Garden Club’s Scholarship of $4,500. Jackie Watts, the Rocky Mountain Regional Director from Kansas, talked about conservation programs in this region. Stevensville Garden Club members who attended the conference included Colleen Hoffman, President and Cheryl Carrol, 1st Vice President. The Stevensville Garden Club is a member of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. which representsmmore than 675 garden club members. Garden club members in Montana are responsible for civic beautification projects, conducting informative gardening programs and producing flower shows for their communities. If you are interested in joining the Stevensville Garden Club, contact Colleen at 273-3973 or go to mfgc.org.

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suddenly they don’t know what they’re talking about? Look at it another way: your doctor tells you that you have cancer and if you address it in the next 6 months, it can be contained. Otherwise you’ve got 2-5 years left. You go for a 2nd opinion. Same answer. 97 more 2nd opinions are all the same but 98 says “no problem, it’s just a bad infection”. Do you believe him because he told you what you want to hear? Another part of knowledge is “if I’d only known that!” What if the family business started by number 98’s grandfather was funeral parlors? What if number 98 owned a big part of all the graveyards in the state? Think that’s a reach? Look at who profits and who loses. But what does that even matter if we can do something about it? On your deathbed are you going to tell your grandchildren that you’re leaving them a dying planet so that a few folks could make lots more money before they died? Politics and economics don’t much matter if we don’t have a livable planet. Mark Van Loon Hamilton

Of and for Montana

Dear Editor, Montanans need to recall that Senator Tester is one of their own; his roots here are deep for his family settled in the Big Sandy area over one hundred years ago. He represents the Montana we all cherish and the values we all share: Our national honor and our veterans-consider the telemedicine funding he obtained to help Montana veterans get the care they so deserve. Respect for the land-he has chosen to run his own farm in a manner that is gentle on soil itself. Education as a keystone of a democracy-as a former school board member and teacher, he emphasizes the necessity of good schools to develop good citizens. Accountability in government-remember his sponsorship, along with two Republicans, of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act which was signed by the President in 2017. Senator Tester is a moderate from a moderate state and although each of us may disagree with some of his decisions, he has worked hard, has himself been accountable and perhaps most importantly, has integrity. Mimi Sauer Stevensville

Calendar

Hamilton Senior Center activities

Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturday: Bingo 1st week 12-5 p.m.; Flea care 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Bingo 1st & 3rd weeks 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Toastmasters 12:30 p.m.; Clogging 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday - Exercise 9-10 a.m.; Steppin Out dance class 7-9 p.m.; Pinochle 2nd & 3rd weeks 1-5 pm. Friday – Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 market 2nd week 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday - Bridge 1-5 p.m.; 2nd week Church of Christ Potluck 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Stevi Senior Center activities

Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 1st & 3rd Friday: Cribbage, 3-5 p.m. Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.

Victor Senior Center activities

Monday-Friday - Men’s Coffee, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, dessert, beverage. Donation 60 and over $3.50, under 60 $6 (RSVP 642-3320) Tuesdays: Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pinochle with snacks, 7 p.m. Fridays - Ladies’ Coffee, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Victor Senior Center is located at 246 5th Avenue.

Florence senior lunches

Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.

Lolo senior lunches

Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is

turned away. Congregate lunches through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.

Golden Agers

The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multi-bid racehorse) are played on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 3630142.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence

Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon Group will meet each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at The Living Centre, 57 Main Street, effective January 1. Note change of meeting place. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.

Narcotics Anon

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).

Free Indeed

Free Indeed, a faith-based addiction support group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 230 3rd Avenue in Victor. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.

Gamblers Anon

Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.

Overeaters Anon

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Morning TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Weigh-in starts at 8 a.m. and meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are fun while learning to eat healthier and lose some pounds. Guests are always welcome. Call Becky at 642-6368 or Margie at 375-5439 for more information. Check out the website at www. tops.org.

Evening TOPS

The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.

WIC clinics

A WIC clinic is offered in Hamilton Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 205 Bedford St, Suite P, District Courthouse building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College St. in Stevensville. The Victor clinic is open the second Monday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every other month, the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are: 1 $22,311; 2 - $30,044; 3 -$37,777; 4 - $45,510; 5 - $53,243. For each additional family member add $7,733. Pregnant women count as 2 family members. For more information call 375-6685.

County recycling

The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.

Clothes Closet

The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of household goods and clothing. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 777-5694 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.

Center for Spiritual Living

Sunday Services are held at the Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Road, across from Hamilton High School. Hear inspiring ideas and uplifting music. Meditation begins at 9 a.m., service begins at 9:30 a.m., stay for fellowship in the Social Hall at 10:45 a.m. For further

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Sunday Worship 12 p.m. noon Worship at 12:00 In this Church there In this Church thereshall shall be no outcasts. be outcasts. information call Dave Schultz at 381-2355, visit CSLBitterroot.org, or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.

Pregnant/new mom groups

Postpartum Support Circle and Baby Bistro (breastfeeding support) meet on the second Thursday of each month and a Prenatal Support Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at 109 N. 4th St. Suite 104 in Hamilton from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call Sheehan at 6426527 or email bitterrootbreastfeeding@gmail.com.

Dementia caregiver group

Are you a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’re invited to join in an informal group on the second Friday each month at 1 p.m. at The Living Center Chapel (second floor), 63 Main, Stevensville to share your concerns and experiences with others in a same or similar situation. If you would like to attend, your loved one is welcome to visit with facility residents with staff supervision during the meeting time. For more information contact Kati Aiken at Ravalli County Council on Aging, 363-5690.

Family History Libraries

The Family History Libraries invite everyone (ages 12 and up) who is interested in researching their family history to stop in and take advantage of their free services. There are specialists available who are happy to assist you in finding records on your ancestors as well as in organizing photos and stories about them. They also have free access to subscription genealogical sites. 401 N 8th Street, Hamilton Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 363-5108. 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road, Stevensville East Foyer Door - Ring Marked Bell Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 777-2735.

Suicide support group

A support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Riverfront Mental Health Center, 209 N. 10th, Suite A (blue building), Hamilton. The group is hosted by Ravalli County Suicide Prevention Alliance. For information email: rwetzel@wmmhc.org or phone 375-4095.

Adult open swim

Bitterroot Aquatic Center offers Adult Open Swim on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Enjoy the 91-degree water and work out at your own pace. Call 375-8200 for more information or visit the website at bitterrootaquaticcenter.com

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Chair Yoga

Improve your core strength and flexibility with Chair Yoga every Monday and most Wednesdays at 12 noon or 1 p.m. on 2nd Wednesdays at the St. Francis Pastoral Life Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton. By donation only. Call Cynthia at 370-7609 for more info. Great for any fitness level.

Mindful Stretching Follow a Classical Stretch DVD in a fun group. Meets every Tuesday morning, 9-10 a.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Contact Janis Cooper, 375-5238.

Drum Circle

African Drum Circle is held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries, there are instruments to share. Drum Circle meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 3817220 (jelb229@aol.com) or visit CSLBitterroot.org.

Acoustic Jam

An acoustic music jam sponsored by the Bitterroot School of Music is held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rooted Music located at 100 Skeels Street, Suite A in Hamilton. All acoustic instruments are welcome as is anyone who would like to sing or just come and enjoy the music. For info contact Rooted Music at 406-363-5491.

Three Mile Coffee Club Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome. Good coffee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 777-3710.

Volunteer opp

Pantry Partners Food Bank in Stevensville needs volunteers. For more information contact Dawn Richard at 360-4637 (leave message).

Volunteer opp

Volunteers are needed for the Victor Volunteer Fire Department support group. This group provides food for the Wednesday evening meetings of the Victor Fire Department. Support group members are responsible for one week per month only. What you decide to make is up to you, serving about 20 people. Soups, stews, casseroles, etc. and a dessert. Call Sharon at 642-3844 for additional information.

Volunteer opp

The Stevensville Clothes Closet free store is in need of a few volunteers to help sort, wash and hang donated items. The shifts are from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Volunteers can commit to one day per week or all three days. If interested, call manager Gail Fisher at 777-5694. The Clothes Closet is a non-profit free store that accepts donations of clothing, linens and some household items and then offers them to the community free of charge. The Clothes Closet is located at 3862 ALC Way, off of Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville.

Volunteer opp

Historic St. Mary’s Mission and Museum is seeking volunteers to serve as Gift Shop Clerks and

Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool

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Tour Guides for the 2018 season. New volunteers receive one-onone guidance until the person is ready to fill the position. Volunteer hours are flexible to meet your needs. You will meet interesting people from around the world who visit our museum. Call 777-5734 and visit with Colleen.

Volunteer opp

Do you love history—especially the fascinating history of Stevensville and the surrounding area? Consider becoming a volunteer at the Stevensville Historical Museum. Volunteer help is needed in many different areas including: researching history, recording historical items on the computer, doing lawn work, repairing and maintaining the Museum’s building, painting, building shelves and helping at special events. Volunteer docents are especially needed to greet visitors at the Museum during the summer tourist season. If you are interested in being a volunteer, call 777-3201 or 7775126 for more information.

North Valley Library board

The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at the library at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Meetings are open to the public and public input is welcomed. The agenda is posted on the front window of the library and on the library’s website at least 48 hours prior to meetings: https://www.northvalleylibrary. org/docs

Call for artists

Bitter Root Arts Guild, founded in 1970, is accepting applications for hand crafted art vendors to show and sell their wares at the 2018 Annual Art in the Park. The event to will held at Legion Park, Hamilton, on Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee for a 10x10 space at Art in the Park is $40 for Bitter Root Arts Guild members (annual membership fee is $10) or $60 for non-members. For an application call Merle at 406-241-6181 or email bitterrootartsguild@outlook. com. You can also pick up an application at Artisans on Second, 175 S Second Street, Hamilton, 406-961-9600. It is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can learn more about Bitter Root Arts Guild on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BitterRootArtsGuild/

Football camp signups

Sign up now for 2018 Stevensville Football Camps. Stevensville Yellowjacket Football seniors, Garrison Bradt, Jaren Gum, David Haacke and Kellen Jones, are hosting the 2018 football camps for their Senior Project. Camps are July 16-20, and the registration deadline is June 6 for both camps. 4th-6th Grade Camp details - This is a developmental, noncontact camp focusing on developing the fundamentals of football. Camp is open to any incoming fourth through sixth grader. Camp will be on Monday, July 16 from 5:20 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, July continued on next page

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17 from 5:20 to 8:10 p.m. The cost is $30. 7th-8th Grade Camp details - This is an all-day developmental camp focusing on the fundamentals of football with limited contact, meaning contact, but not collisions with helmets and shoulder pads only. A quick whistle will be present at all times. Camp is open to any incoming seventh through eighth grader. Camp will be on Wednesday, July 18 from 12:30 to 7:40 p.m., Thursday, July 19 from 9:15 a.m. to 7:40 p.m., and Friday, July 20 from 9:15 to 11:20 a.m. The cost is $80. A Medical Release Form/ Health History, Insurance Information and Application are due on June 6. For forms and information call Trae Williams at (406) 925-9123 or email at twilliams101010@yahoo.com

Vendor spaces available

will be held during Stevensville Western Heritage Days, June 22 & 23 from 8 to 5 on Friday and 8 to 3 on Saturday. The rummage sale will be held at the Stevensville Museum’s lawn at 517 Main St., Stevensville. Donations of clean used rummage-sale items are needed for this fundraiser so please consider cleaning out your closets and storage spaces to look for items to donate. Donated items can be delivered to the Stevensville Museum on Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 & 21 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To make other arrangements for the donation of sale items call 777-3201 or 7775126. This fund-raiser is an easy way to support the Stevensville Museum in its effort to preserve and protect the local history.Hunt roster registration

Game-damage hunt registration

Three Mile Community Center will hold a yard sale in conjunction with the 50 Mile Yard Sale June 29 and 30 at the Lone Rock Park on Ambrose and Sunnyside Cemetery Road. Spaces are by donation. Call Colleen 7773710, Wendy 707-484-1638 or Ted 544-2365 to reserve your spot. Donations go towards the building fund for the community center.

Vendor spaces available

Ravalli County Fairgrounds is a “Hot Spot” for the 50 Mile Garage Sale on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. There are indoor spaces available for rent and tables. Call the office at 3633411 or email fairgrounds@rc.mt. gov to reserve your space today.

Donations wanted

Hunters interested in participating in “game-damage” hunts on private land or possible management seasons this year have from now until July 15 to register online with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Hunters from this roster may be identified for three types of hunts: game damage, management season and dispersal. The roster is used by FWP to efficiently respond to landowners in the prevention or reduction of damage primarily caused by deer, elk and antelope. Prospective hunters can register online at fwp. mt.gov. Click “Hunt Roster.” To register, hunters will need their ALS number. FWP will conduct a computerized random drawing process that will award placement of all prospective hunters on the rosters. Results will be available by July 20 to hunters through MyFWP. The hunts, if they occur, can take place between Aug. 15, 2018, and Feb. 15, 2019.

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Friday, July 6 Beekeepers

Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will not be having a July meeting. Instead, members are planning to sign up for the Beekeeping Field Camp with Randy Oliver being held on July 6th and 7th. Details of the field camp can be found on Beekeepers’ website https://www. beekeepersofthebitterroot.org/. If you have any beekeeping questions or problems use the “mentor request” or “contact us” sections of the web page. Here’s hoping for good weather and honey flow!

North Valley Pachyderm Club

The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, July 6 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be former legislator Rick Jore who will be talking about “The Theology of the Declaration.” The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Saturday, July 7 Saturday Learning Adventures

“Raspberry, Jazzberry, Razzmatazzberry” is the title of the Saturday Learning Adventure Series on Saturday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum. Make a berry picking bucket! Repurpose a yogurt container with colored tissue paper and Mod Podge. The Ravalli County Museum is located at 205 Bedford St, Hamilton. Call 363-3338 for more information.

Valley Public Library in Stevensville is showing a classic movie for free. The line-up for July is: July 7 - Charade (1963) A romantic, mystery, comedy starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. Recently widowed Regina Lampert (Hepburn) and dashing Peter Joshua (Grant) try and avoid the machinations of three cronies of Lampert’s late husband. July 14 - McLintock (1963) John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara star in this western comedy about Cattle baron George Washington “G.W.” McLintock (John Wayne) who is living the single life on his ranch, having been separated from his wife (Maureen O’Hara). Things heat up when Mrs. McLintock returns. The plot is based loosely on “The Taming of the Shrew”. July 21 - Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1943) Classic Holmes, starring Basil Rathbone and based on the Sir Authur Conan Doyle story “The Dancing Men”, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are in WWII Europe to help protect a scientist and his invention from the Nazis. July 28 - The Little Princess (1939) The first Shirley Temple movie to be filmed in color. A Cinderella type movie about a young girl’s life and search for her father, who has been lost in the Boer War. Also starring Mary Nash, Richard Greene and Anita Louise. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Monday, July 9

5 Valley Vacation Accordions Picnic Bible School The annual Picnic Dance for 5 Valley Accordions will be held Saturday, July 7 at the Lolo Community Center on Highway 93 in Lolo sponsored by Lolo Senior Group. Bingo starts at 10 a.m. Musician sign up and jam at 12 noon. Light lunch at noon followed by ice cream social. Dancing starts at 1 p.m. Supper provided by 5 Valley Accordions, prepared by Hayloft in Lolo. Members may bring brownies or cookies for dessert. For more information call Helen at 3708452.

Movies at the Library

Get out of the heat and enjoy classic cinema on the “big” library screen. Each Saturday during July and August at 2 p.m. the North

“Jesus Changes Everything” will be the theme for the week as Faith Lutheran hosts VBS the week of July 9-13, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Four young adult counselors from Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp will lead youth in bible-centered activities that include singing, games, crafts, team building exercises, and worship. Youngsters from age 3 up to entering 6th grade are welcome to sign up. Lunch and snacks will be served. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, July 9. For more information and registration forms, call 363-2964. Faith Lutheran is located at 171 Lewis Lane south of Hamilton; turn left off Hwy 93 across from Murdoch’s.

Rotary Club

James Zubernis, DO, Surgery Department Chairman,

Hamilton Obstetrics & Gynecology at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday July 9 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st, Hamilton. Dr. Zubernis will discussing surgical Services available at Marcus Daly Hospital. The meeting is open to the public. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.

Tuesday, July 10 Darby Library Events

The Darby Community Public Library’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) continues this month with fun events for kids every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., as follows: July 10: Sapphire mining with Darryll Coyle July 17: Geode cutting with Lori Schallenberger and construction of Destruct-o-bots with Lego NXT kits, led by Herlene Rich; this activity is for kids ages 8 and older. July 24: Making stepping stones with Katelynn White and construction of Destruct-o-bots with Lego NXT kits, led by Herlene Rich; this activity is for kids ages 8 and older. July 31: Cardboard construction with UM Spectrum There is still time for readers to sign up for SRP by picking up an SRP punch card at the Library desk. Participants are eligible for prizes at the end of the program. The program will conclude in August with a trip to a rock climbing facility for all participants.

Music program

Do you want to jam out to some amazing, rockin’ music? Join The Salamanders, an allages rock group from Missoula, on Tuesday, July 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library and dance to fun tunes, play some instruments, and just enjoy the music. They are a positive thinking collaborative of accomplished singers, songwriters, and musicians who firmly believe that music is a great gateway to creative expression, exercise, wisdom, and fun! This event is suitable for children all ages. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Stevi school board

The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville

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Come dig up the past with University of Montana paleontologist Kallie Moore and explore rocks and fossils on Wednesday, July 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Discover the various types of rocks where fossils are found plus other wondrous discoveries and hands-on learning. This event is suitable for children and teens of all ages. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Stevensville Garden Club

The Stevensville Garden Club invites the public to their meeting on Wednesday, July 11 at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Researchers in Europe found that people who were outside gardening had lower stress levels than a group that was reading inside! Members are from many areas in the Bitterroot Valley. For more information, contact Colleen at 273-3973.

Quintet of the Rockies concert

The Quintet of the Rockies will present “A Night in Vienna!” on Wednesday, July 11 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 600 S. 3rd Street, Hamilton. The Quintet of the Rockies, comprised of founding members of the String Orchestra of the Rockies (SOR), come together for a long-awaited reunion. Members include Johan Jonsson and Lorraine Glass-Harris on violin, Russell Guyver and Sarah Avery on viola, and Fern Glass Boyd on cello. A Night in Vienna! is a program of masterworks by composers from that great musical city: Mozart, Brahms, and Strauss. The quintets by Mozart and Brahms are both mature, extraordinary works, written when both composers were at the peak of their respective creative lives. The program concludes with a “dessert” — the wonderful Blue Danube Waltzes by the Viennese “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss. A pre-concert talk will be offered at 7 p.m. with music beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults and $5 for 18 and under.

Thursday, July 12 Women Newcomers’ Club

Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Have you recently retired? Have you been here for a while and would just like to meet new people? If so, the Bitterroot Women Newcomers’ Club welcomes you to their next meeting, Thursday, July 12, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. Guest speaker this month is Nina Eadie, who will be telling the group how to turn their gardens into entries for Ravalli County Fair. After the meeting, there will be a no-host lunch at Moose Creek BBQ for those who are interested. For more information call Deb Tennant, 503-8719249.

Energy Incentives presentation

Are power costs eating up your budget? Find out how you can reduce your power costs at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville on Thursday, July 12 at 6 p.m. The Montana Department of Environment Quality (Paul Tschida), Ravalli Electric Co-op (Jim Maunder), and Northwestern Energy (Stephen Clauson) are sharing information on the latest programs and incentives that

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the government and their local companies have to offer, as well as information on how homeowners can reduce their energy consumption. Learn about the federal credit of 30% of the cost (material and labor) with no upper limit for qualifying solar electric, and solar water heating systems, as well as state incentives and examples of efficiency techniques used in Montana houses. An evening well spent if you are looking at reducing your energy costs. Register for this event at the Library, or on-line at https://form.jotform. com/80196501330144. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 14 Ladies Trap Shoot

Hamilton Trap Club is sponsoring a Ladies Day shoot on Saturday, July 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be gun safety and instruction starting at 9:30 a.m. with shooting beginning at 10 a.m. Open to all women whether you have never shot clay targets before or are very experienced with a 12 gauge or 20 gauge shotgun. There will be plenty of experienced shooters available to help you learn and enjoy your day. Cost is $5.00 for first round of 25 targets and the second round is free for all participating women, members and non-members alike, and lunch is included! So bring your own 12 gauge or 20 gauge shotgun, 50 rounds of ammo, and ear muffs or ear plugs and have a fun day! There will be shotguns available to use if you don’t have your own gun. Ammo can be purchased for $6.50 for 12 gauge and $7.00 for 20 gauge per box of 25 and earplugs for $.25. Hamilton Trap Club is located next to the Hamilton Airport. For more information contact Linda Clark at

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Sunday, July 15 Music IN the Mission Hear live music on Sunday, July 15 at 7 p.m. performed in St. Mary’s Chapel at 315 Charlos Street, Stevensville. Enjoy the Chapel setting and great local music featuring Sunrise and Russell Perri. Donations welcome in support of Historic St Mary’s Mission & Museum. Contact Mary Jette for more information at 529-9590.

Tuesday, July 17 Beef grazing and nutrition field day

MSU Extension in Ravalli County will host a field day for pasture grazing and beef cattle nutrition on Tuesday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Topics covered will include: species selection for dryland and irrigated pastures, defoliation responses of plants, pasture establishment and interseeding, weed management, principles of grazing management and prevention of over-grazing, as well as how to monitor pasture performance. There will also be a discussion on supplementing animals while on pasture, and how differences in pasture composition and performance may impact supplementation strategies. The workshop will be held at The Big Sky Ranch, near Corvallis and will include a sack lunch provided on site at 12 noon. Pre-register at the Ravalli County Extension Office on or before July 16th. A $10 registration fee for lunch will be included in the registration. Call 406-375-6611, email: ravalli@ montana.edu or sign up at the office at 215 S. 4th Street, Suite G, Hamilton.

Death Café

Come to the North Valley Public Library for the first Death Café, Thursday, July 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Death Cafés (www. deathcafe.com) are gatherings of people interested in discussing all aspects of death and dying. It is not a bereavement group, nor is it a forum for promoting any particular ideas, agendas, expert opinions, or products. Death Cafés are to talk about issues related to end of life and death in a supportive, respectful setting. The Death Café concept started in 2011 in England; now, Death Cafes take place in 56 different countries. Come for tea, treats, and stimulating, insightful conversation. The facilitator, Nancy Reece Jones, has been a hospice volunteer for 14 years and started a Death Café in Whitefish, which she facilitated for four years before moving to Stevensville. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, contact Nancy Reece Jones at 406-314-0496 or nancyreecejones@gmail.com. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Friday, July 20 Harry Potter Teen Event

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Do you think you know the books better than your friends? Are you a master at the game of table Quidditch? Come to the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville to test your skills and compete for glory. The North Valley Public Library is hosting a Harry Potter Teen Event on Friday, July 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

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It’s Stonefly Time It’s finally here. The river is down to fishable levels and continuing to drop, trout are being caught on dry flies, and every specie of stonefly in the river has decided that now’s the time to hatch. Well, almost. There are a few holdover salmonflies on the East Fork, West Fork, and occasionally on the upper main stem of the Bitterroot. And whether you see the big bugs around or not, prospect-

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan ing with the big artificials that imitate them can bring a big fish to the surface occasionally. I’ve done best at this point in the salmonfly cycle by fishing a buggy looking fly with a distinct segmented body that settles down in the water’s surface, not too heavy a wing so as not to obscure the body silhouette, and just enough hackle to keep it afloat in the rough currents where the naturals might be landing or falling in the water. The salmonfly’s egg-laying descent is more of a clumsy splat on the water than anything else, but the pattern of rings that splat makes brings trout to it. They key on the splat. It’s not a foambug splash, and not the dive of a bullet-head pattern. Try to fish an artificial that makes the same pattern when it descends at the end of your cast. Look for an artificial that descends to the water at the same rate of speed as the naturals. And then, the fly works best if the silhouette on the water emphasizes the body and not the wing. Catch-22 for most foam bugs for this kind of fishing. The full wing required for the proper descent of the fly is so pronounced that it obscures the body silhouette. If I seem to be splitting hairs here, give it a try. You might discover that where another type of fly produces a few fish, a hair and hackle patterns with a wing that isn’t overdressed will produce many more – and will result in fewer splashy refusals, more solid takes

from bigger fish. The salmonflies are still around, but you have to look for them in the right places and be prepared with the right flies to make the most of it. But when you do, it’s worth it. Goldens everywhere Your better chances might be with the golden stonefly, as those bugs are more numerous and coming on strong. Fish them on the same waters mentioned above, and down into the area around Hamilton. Some reports have them down around Corvallis and Victor. The golden stonefly hatch is the one I’d rank as this river’s best, and my favorite hatch to fish. When these flies are on the water throughout the day and through the system, you can expect some of flyfishing golden moments. You look for a stonefly riffle: You want to see that certain pattern of sparkling light that will bring the golden stoneflies to the riffle; you hope you’re in the right place, or if you know the place from past experience, you wait. You wait expectantly, you anticipate what you hope will happen. And then it does: You watch as the heavily burdened insects seem to appear from nowhere and hover a few feet off the water, then begin to drop – just a few at first – their wings caught in the water, dropping their precious cargo of fertile eggs, struggling in their commotion to get off. A few begin to drop, then a few more... they get noticed by the trout, and as a more drop out of the hovering mass above the water, the trout seem to seek them out. You have your favorite golden stonefly pattern on – one you tied over the winter. You’re ready. And yet, you sit. You watch the spectacle before you. You watch and listen as the nighthawks appear, circling and diving in an aerobatic show that would outstrip a team of stunt flyers in Cessnas; the trout are not alone in pursuit of the golden stones. You snap out of your reverie and pull line off your reel, slowly walk to the spot where you’ll enter the stream and wade quietly, carefully, as you aerialize the line away from the fish, and then shift the cast to cover that one fish you’ve been watching... The following afternoon you’re in the front seat of your friend’s boat. You watched him while you were at the sticks, and now it’s your turn. You see goldens in the air over in the run below; you see a few fish rising. You pick the best one: you land the fly well ahead of the rise, let it

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continued drift in... Golden stones are big but not too big; they’re visible on the water but not too bulky to cast. The naturals will be here well into August after a start in late June, although they’re not the dominant hatch later on. But did you ever notice how the favorite midsummer attractor patterns, flies like the Yellow Stimulator, closely resemble the golden stone? There’s a reason for that. One of my favorite flies to

tie and fish is my golden stone pattern. Until she discovered the Brindle ‘Chute my wife Jan called it “the killer.” For me it out-fishes anything else I’ve tried for goldens; beyond that it brings a certain aesthetic sense to the moments when it is most effective. And that’s part of what I love about golden stones. That, and the fact that I can fish them with 3X tippet, and they tend to bring big fish to the surface. Yellow and lime sallies Then there are the little yellow stones that are hatching throughout the system. There are about five different species of them, but I won’t get into their Latin names now. There’s no need. Any traditional attractor fly with a bright yellow body will work – and sometimes these oldtimey patterns out-produce their modern counterparts. That’s why they’ve been around for so long. Yellow Humpys, Grizzly Wulffs with a yellow body, and Yellow Stimulators will all work. So will a Light Caddis Variant with a yellow body. Although this fly was originally tied to resemble the light early season caddisflies, the fish can’t tell that it isn’t a stonefly. They eat it better than they eat most stonefly patterns.

learning about how the Missoula YWCA provided their services.” She said the Soroptimists started with a small network of safe houses that were primarily the homes of those Soroptimist members. “And that’s what I think is such a beautiful part of our story because Soroptimists is a women’s civic organization made up, primarily, of professional or retired professional women. These women were working all day and then going home and taking care of their families and opening their doors in the middle of the night to keep other families safe.” Umhey said that the organization’s anniversary led her to review the archives and she found material indicating that, at the time, these women were taking on a great risk for themselves and their families. “When they were forming our organization,” she said, “the women did not even allow their last names to be used in the newspapers. They were referred to as ‘Kim, a Safe Advocate’.” At one point they got a small grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to set up a 24-hour telephone hot-line. “They realized after a short period,” said Umhey, “that this was a really necessary service to our community and that it couldn’t be an all-volunteer effort any longer so they founded our organization.” At first it was called Family Violence Services but in 1999 it was re-named Supporters of an Abuse Free Environment, or, as most people call it today, SAFE in the Bitterroot, or just SAFE. Umhey said even though it has felt at times that the organization was growing very quickly, she believes it was actually a measured growth in response to the people being served. They opened their first Emergency Shelter in the early 1990s and then rented a two-bedroom house in Hamilton in 1995 using that for a shelter and renting office space elsewhere. She said they did a re-assessment at the time of the real needs of the program and came up with three top issues to deal with: housing, the need for employment, and the need for child care to enable

Advocate, said that working at the Emergency Shelter has been an eye opener. She said when she first started working in a larger emergency shelter in a big city the stories she was hearing from women coming into the shelter were overwhelming at first. “I was horrified and confused,” she said. “I didn’t realize these kinds of things were really happening to people.” She said last year they served 61 adults and 50 kids. Teddi Hailey, case manager in the Transitional Housing program, said that they have eight adults and 24 children on a waiting list for housing. “That shows you that there is a population out there sleeping on couches in friend’s homes or sleeping in automobiles,” she said. Community Programs Manager Jamie Ogden said that in 1998 a collection of agencies and professionals was formed called the Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence that has helped raise community awareness of the problems. Sonya Bitterman is the Coalition Coordinator.

employment for a person to really get back on her feet and actually function in a self-supporting fashion. Umhey said that domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness. She said SAFE’s Emergency Shelter housed about 100 people last year for a total of 2,500 to 3,000 nights. The average stay in the facility is three weeks. “We believe no one should have to choose between being homeless and living in an abusive relationship,” she said. “But we also realize that a few weeks is not enough time for someone to do what they really need to do to survive.” So, they have developed a transition program where people can stay in a home for up to two years as they put a new life together for themselves and their children. Children are a big part of the picture when it comes to domestic and sexual violence. “We know that children are incredibly negatively impacted by witnessing or experiencing domestic and sexual violence,” she said. Rachel Shea, a Shelter

SAFE outside. At the campus housing SAFE in the Bitterroot, whether inside or out, moms and kids have a safe place to play. The outside playground equipment was donated and installed by employees of Glaxo-SmithKline Laboratories in Hamilton. Michael Howell photo.

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High School diploma/equivalent is necessary for the position. $13.64/ hr or current applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at employer discretion. Workers are guaranteed 3/4 of work hours of total period. Work tools, supplies, equipment supplied by employer without charge to worker. Housing with kitchen facilities provided at no cost to only those workers who are not reasonably able to return same day to their place of residence at time of recruitment. Transportation and subsistence expenses to work site will be paid to nonresident workers not later than upon completion of 50% of the job contract. Interviews required. Apply for this job at nearest State Workforce Agency in state in which this ad appears, or Missoula Job Service Center,, , 539 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, MT 59806. Provide copy of this ad. ND Job Order #535117.

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY WAXLER, Deceased. Cause No. DP-18-61 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within the earlier of: four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or within 1 year of the date of death of the decedent, or, said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Lynn Arendt, 15811 Lavender Place, Broomfield, CO 80023, Susan Swerdloff, 3025 North Greenview Avenue, #M,

Chicago, IL 60657, Sheree Fowler 853 Groff Lane, Stevensville, MT 59870, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 13th day of June, 2018 /s/ Lynn Arendt, Co-Personal Representative 15811 Lavender Place Broomfield, CO 80023 /s/ Susan Swerdloff, Co-Personal Representative 3025 North Greenview Avenue, #M Chicago, IL 60657 /s/ Sheree Fowler, Co-Personal Representative 853 Groff Lane Stevensville, MT 59870 BS 6-20, 6-27, 7-4-18. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLINE HARE DAVIS, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-18-53 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Rita G. Vanorio, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Royce A. McCarty, Jr., P.O. Box 210, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 14th day of June, 2018. /s/ Rita G. Vanorio BS 6-27, 7-4, 7-11-18. MNAXLP.

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required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to P. Kent Dimsha, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Boatwright Law Office, 1091 S. First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 27th day of June, 2018. /s/ P. Kent Dimsha, Personal Representative BS 7-4, 7-11, 7-18-18. MNAXLP

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RAVALLI COUNTY AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS HAMILTON, RAVALLI COUNTY, MONTANA A.I.P. 3-30-0037-015-2018 – Schedule III Separate sealed bids will be received by Ravalli County, Montana until 1:30 p.m., local time, July 11, 2018. All bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud at the office of Robert Peccia & Associates, 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, Montana 59601, for the Ravalli County Airport Improvements Project to include the following: Θ Construct / Install Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) III/P. This work is to include all tools, equipment, materials, and labor to complete this project. Ravalli County, Montana, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of Ravalli County, Montana to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers. The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division. This project is subject to the Federal provisions for Buy American Preference, Foreign Trade Restric-

MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Shellie Lee McDonald, Shellie Lee McDonald, Petitioner Cause No. DV-18-249/5 Dept. No. 1, Jeffrey H.Langton NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE: This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Shellie Lee McDonald to Shellie Lee Hoffman. The hearing will be on July 25, 2018 at 1:30 PM. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Dated this 14th day of June, 2018. /s/Paige Trautwein, Clerk of Court By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk of Court BS 6-27, 7-4, 7-11, 7-18-18. MNAXLP Amanda Moody Confidential Location Petitioner Pro Se MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY In re the Marriage of Amanda Moody, Petitioner, and Darin Burns, Respondent Cause No.: DR-17-43 Dept. 2, James A.Haynes SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVENAMED RESPONDENT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed in the office of the clerk of this court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your written answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty-one days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This action is brought to obtain a Parenting Plan and to establish a permanent parenting plan for the minor child(ren) of the marriage. Title to and interest in the following real property will be involved in this action: N/A.

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tion, Davis Bacon, Affirmative Action, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Certification of Offeror/ Bidder Regarding Debarment, and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace, which are incorporated by reference. Failure to comply with the terms of these contract provisions may be sufficient grounds to: 1.) Withhold progress payments or final payment, 2.) Terminate the contract, 3.) Seek suspension/debarment, or 4.) Any other action determined to be appropriate by the Sponsor or the FAA. Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be: (1) lawful money of the United States; or (2) a Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Bank Money Order or Bank Draft, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation; or (3) a bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana. The bid security shall be made payable to the Owner and failure to enter into a formal contract will result in the Owner retaining the bid security. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal contract within ten (10) calendar days from the date the Notice of Award is received, to complete an insurance certification, to furnish a Performance Bond, and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The successful Bidder is required to comply with Montana’s Contractor Registration Law in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 9, MCA. Contract Documents may be inspected at many plan exchanges, and at the office of the consulting engineer, Robert Peccia & Associates, (3147 Saddle Dr. / P.O. Box 5653, Helena, MT 59604). They may be reviewed, downloaded, and printed at no cost under the “CURRENT PROJECTS BIDDING” tab at www.rpa-hln. com. All bids must be submitted in a Bidding Documents booklet, provided by the Engineer upon receipt of $25.00 (non-refundable). Alternate forms or copies of the Bidding Documents booklet will not be acceptable. The Planholders List will include only the purchasers of Bidding Documents booklets. Hard copies of the Contract Documents (including a Bidding Documents booklet) printed by the Engineer are available upon receipt of $300.00 (nonrefundable) for each complete set. No pre-bid conference will be held for this project, however, potential bidders are encouraged to visit the site and contact the Engineer (lbowser@ rpa-hln.com or 406-447-5000) with any questions. Faxed bids will not be accepted or considered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive

informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive, or conditional bids. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 45 days from the date of the opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidder prior to award of the contract. June 20, 2018 RAVALLI COUNTY By /s/ Jeff Burrows, Chairman BS 6-20, 6-27, 7-4-18. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will conduct 2 public hearings for 2 conservation easements proposed through Ravalli County’s Open Lands Bond Program. The first proposal is known as the Hancock Ranch Application and is a single parcel with the conservation easement proposed on 74.5 acres. The property is located at 989 Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville. The second proposal is known as the Griffin Ranch Application and is 2 parcels containing 201.7 acres. The property is located at 1077 Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville. The applicant of the Hancock Ranch is Tad Hancock of the Richard T. & Fabiola B. Hancock Family Trust. The applicants of the Griffin Ranch are Troy & Dena Griffin, with Bitterroot Land Trust acting as the Sponsoring Organization for both projects. Information describing the proposals are available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the County Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the public hearing and will be forwarded to the BCC for consideration at the public hearing. Submit email comments to: planning@rc.mt.gov, and questions can be asked by phone at 375-6530. The BCC will conduct public hearings on these proposals on Monday, July 16th, 2018. The Hancock Ranch proposal will be at 10:00 AM and the Griffin Ranch proposal will be at 11:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the County administrative building, located at 215 South 4th Street, in Hamilton. The public may comment verbally or in writing at the hearings. Comments and information submitted at the public hearing will be considered in the decision. BS 6-27, 7-4-18. MNAXLP

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cation by Justin Quist to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a Motor Vehicle Wrecking Facility will significantly affect the quality of life of adjoining landowners and the surrounding community. Application location is 1359 US HWY 93 N in Victor, MT. The Commissioner’s Resolution will be in support of or in opposition to the location of the proposed facility and be sent to DEQ. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting and would like to make comment, contact the Commissioners Office at 375-6500, or email commissioners@rc.mt.gov Glenda Wiles Commissioners Adm. Assistant BS 6-27, 7-4-18. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Board of Health (BOH) will conduct a Public Meeting to receive public comment on the variance request, requested by Rod Daniel, RS, on behalf of Two Sisters Ranch LLC, for the location known as 5718 Ellison Lane, Florence, MT 59833. The variance request is to validate a voided Installation Permit, and a replacement Installation Permit issued. Located in Section 1, Township 10 North, Range 20 West, CS# 847 Parcel B. Information describing the variance request is available for inspection at the Ravalli County Environmental Health office, in the Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th St., Suite D, Hamilton, MT 59840. The public meeting will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 3:00 pm, in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the Administrative Center. The public may comment verbally, or in writing, at the meeting. Comments and information submitted at the public meeting will be considered in the decision on said requested Variance. BS 6-27, 7-4-18. MNAXLP

work proposed within the floodplain of the Bitterroot River at 2780 East Gorus Loop, Darby, MT. The project will demolish 4 existing structures located within the floodway, and construct a new home within the flood fringe of the Bitterroot River. The project is located approximately 250 feet west of the Bitterroot River, approximately 1 mile south of Lake Como Road and US Hwy 93, in Section 26, Township 4 North, Range 21 West, Ravalli County. The applicant is John Shoemaker. Information regarding this application is available at the Ravalli County Planning Department at 215 S 4th St, Suite F in Hamilton. Written comments may be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed (planning@rc.mt.gov) and must be received by Thursday July 19, 2018 at 5:00 pm. (Reference Application #FA-18-09) BS 7-4-18. MNAXLP

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to spend on a regular basis. You need gas and lights and that sort of thing, just no outstanding things like tires and all this stuff. I’d like to make it a matter of public record by having the council vote on having the town departments just watch their spending as we go forward.” “You cannot do that,” shot back Mayor Brandon Dewey. “I can,” said Michalson. “You can’t vote on an item that is not on the agenda,” said Dewey. “Yes, I can,” said Michalson. “You did not bring a resolution forward to put a spending freeze in place and a spending freeze is an item of significant public interest and you are cutting the public out of that process,” said Dewey. “You are implementing a spending freeze and I’ll say that a spending freeze is unwarranted. I have told you that we have put expenditure processes into place and it’s always been the practice of the town that until the budget is adopted we only pay the necessary bills. “Part 5 order of business, Section 1, the presiding officer shall prepare the Council agenda which shall subsequently be followed in the order of business,”

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Glenda Brooks Stevensville - Glenda Brooks, 71, of Stevensville passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 peacefully in her residence with family by her side. She was born June 12, 1947 in Topeka, KS, daughter of Glen and Minnie Ward. Glenda graduated high school. She later married Jack Brooks in 1965. She spent her years working in retail and construction, as well as a homemaker. Glenda was an outdoors enthusiast. She enjoyed spending her time camping, fishing, and enjoying all of the beauty Montana has to offer. Glenda was preceded in death by grandson Zachary Brooks, sister Georgia Coffee, brother Charles Groves, and parents. said Michalson. “Council members may, by voting to suspend council rules, consider an act of routine administrative items not on the agenda. Unscheduled items and an item not listed on the agenda may be addressed in the Council committee [sic] section of the agenda.” “I don’t think that a spending freeze is a routine administrative task,” said Dewey. “I checked my sources, Mr. Mayor,” said Michalson. “I checked with Lew Barnett, a previous mayor. I checked with Nancy Lowell, a previous clerk and treasurer. I checked with exmayor Crews, who as you well know is pretty much an MCA [sic]. So we did our homework before this and this is a time that it does not have to be on the agenda that the council can conduct business and can bring a motion forward to entertain a spending freeze. I’m sorry, but you have no say about it. All you get to do is break a tie.” “Does the spending freeze include the legal fees when a member of the public is ticked off that we implemented a spending freeze?” asked the Mayor. “Mr. Mayor, I am not saying a spending freeze,” said Michalson. “We can do the regular stuff, but no big ticket items like tires and all that stuff until we figure out where we are at with the

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Janelle Berthoud, said, “How am I going to continue to run the police department if I can’t pay monthly dues and other necessary expenses? I can’t move forward with my job if you put a freeze on things.” Public Works Superintendent George Thomas said, “It means I can’t buy chemicals for the pool, and other things for the wastewater discharge plant?” “That’s not what I’m saying,” said Michalson. “It sounds like what you are saying,” said Thomas. The motion to suspend council rues was put to a vote and defeated 3 to 1 with Michalson casting the only vote in favor. The Bitterroot Star checked with an attorney for the Montana Freedom of Information Hotline who confirmed that any vote on an item of significant interest to the public requires prior public notice as well as an opportunity for the public to comment.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018 also stated that he would prefer a five-year contract since the deal required hiring three new employees. Any shorter contract could make it difficult to find good applicants for the job, he said. Stevensville resident Conrad Eckert said it just didn’t make sense to get rid of two and half officers in town for one officer covering everyone from Stevensville to Florence. When council president Bob Michalson made a motion to contract with the county for law enforcement services, County Commissioner Greg Chilcott suggested that, since so many questions remained and no details had yet been worked out, the motion should be to engage in negotiations with the county that could lead to the production of a contract that would be acceptable to both the Town and the County. “I think we need to define our expectations and the contract provisions before agreeing to one,” said Chilcott. Michalson retracted his motion and moved to table the

issue and continue forward with negotiations. Mayor Dewey noted that the motion, as stated, actually included two motions, one to table the issue and the other to continue negotiations. “How about a motion to move forward with negotiating a contract for services with the Sheriff’s Office?” “So moved,” said Michelson. In discussion, Mayor Dewey said that he had some concerns about the option if it should not work out. He said once disbanded the cost of re-instating a local police department would be extreme. “I would prefer to exhaust all other options first,” said the mayor. “What I’m hearing tonight is that the Police Department is important and people want to keep it.” Council member Stacie Barker said she thought it was important to keep the police and that “as a town I think we can come together and make it work.”

Council member Robin Holcomb agreed, stating that she has always been an avid supporter of the Police Department. The motion to go forward with negotiations for contracting with the Sheriff’s Office was defeated unanimously. With that settled, the Council moved on to consider a proposed mill levy to support an additional two officers for the town, bringing the total to five officers (including the Chief). Mayor Dewey said that in his opinion the cost of two additional officers would come to about $200,000 annually. He provided the results of an “exercise” in which he analyzed the cost to taxpayers based on the market value of a home. According to those calculations, the $200,000 levy would generate 77.6 mills increasing the property taxes on a home valued at $50,000 by $52.08; a home valued at $100,000 would see an increase of $104.17; and a home worth $200,000 would pay an additional $208.34. Former town clerk Nancy Lowell said that she was against the mill levy. She said the town got along very well without one for the last 60 years. “There comes a time when you have to just quit your spending,” she said. Chief Marble said that it would be impossible to train more than one officer at a time, making it impossible to hire four new officers at once. As a result, he said, a progressive levy could be implemented over time and bring the police force up to a full staff at the end of a certain period of time, depending on whether new officers need schooling or not. “Lateral hires of people with training can cut that time con-

siderably,” he said. Marble also stated that it would be imperative to engage the community and educate them about the current status of the department and the needs if they are going to supply the services 24/7. “I know what it takes. I’ve been at this for years,” he said. “I know what the calls for service are. I know how much time it takes to do a felony investigation and how much time it takes to handle a misdemeanor investigation. We’ve got to be able to let the public know what we are up against and what it will take. I think they’ll understand it.” Mayor Dewey said that he thought it was time that the community decides if it is going to support full time police protection or not. The Council was split over the issue, with Barker and Michalson voting to place the levy on the ballot and council members Holcomb and Raymond Smith voting against it. Mayor Dewey said that he believed that it was important for the public to get involved in the issue and find out what they really want. He broke the tie in favor of running the levy, stating that if it turned out that the levy was not being supported publicly, there would be time to back off and cancel the levy before the deadline to place it on the ballot. In other business, the Council unanimously approved a request from the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) to approve a grant application for $200,000 from the Big Sky Trust Fund to facilitate the purchase of Selway Corporation by a Nevada, Washington based company named Transco. Transco will match the grant with $200,000.

According to RCEDA Executive Director Julie Foster, Big Sky Trust Fund money is available for the purpose of creating good paying jobs and for workforce development and for relocation expenses as well as equipment, wages, materials and employee training. Foster described Transco as a light industrial manufacturer that provides services for bulk material handling, agricultural machinery and water technology. She said the company plans on hiring 40 employees over two years. The jobs would be full time at 35 hours per week with a starting wage of $16.70 per hour. The $200,000 grant would be divided with $95,000 going into purchase of the facility, $95,000 going into equipment modification and $10,000 going to administration. Foster noted that there will be no cost to the town. The Council approved making the Police Records Clerk a full-time position on a vote of 3 to 1 with Michalson casting the dissenting vote. After admonishing the Mayor for creating a new position and establishing a wage for it without Council approval, it was clarified that the position was not new but had simply not been filled. The Council voted 3 to 1 to approve the wage for the position with Michalson casting the dissenting vote. The position description for the Public Works Assistant was then approved unanimously. The Council also approved a traffic study at the intersections of Church, College and Pine Streets with Second Street where the installation of stop signs had been requested.

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