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The last motion, a motion to adjourn the five-member Board of Ravalli County Commissioners, was made by outgoing Commissioner Ray Hawk on the last day of the year. A new set of three commissioners was sworn in. From left to right: Greg Chilcott, Chris Hoffman, Doug Shallenberger, Jeff Burrows and Ray Hawk. Chilcott, Hoffman and Burrows were re-elected to serve on the three-member board. Hawk and Shallenberger declined to run. Michael Howell photo.
County shifts to three-member Board of Commissioners
By Michael Howell
In 2016, Ravalli County citizens approved a public initiative to reduce the number of members serving on the Ravalli County Board of Commissioners from five to three. As the County shifts to a three-member Board of Commissioners, three of the current five-member board, Jeff Burrows, Chris Hoffman and Greg Chilcott, are returning to office, while the other two, Ray Hawk and Doug Schallenberger, chose not to run. The three re-elected commissioners were sworn in at
how it affects working on things a ceremony held on December and every letter will have to start meetings a little longer and maybe and making policy and such 31 at the County Administration from scratch at a public meeting a little less efficient, but, I guess, matters as writing official letters. building. The same day, outgoing or be developed by an individual maybe more transparent,” he said. He said with five commissioners, Commissioners Hawk and commissioner for consideration “There are some benefits to it and two could meet and help sift Schallenberger were honored for and presented. He sees a value some downfalls to it, but I think their past service. overall I’m looking The Bitterroot Star forward to it.” He “I definitely think we have a team of commissioners that are ready, said it looked it like a asked the three returning willing and able to work together and be successful at it." Commissioners for good model and saved their perspective on money with two less -- Greg Chilcott, County Commissioner the potential impacts commissioners. of having the board He said he in having more than one person membership reduced to three from ideas and come up with a draft thought the decision-making to be taken before the whole coming up with a draft proposal five. process will be more efficient board. With two commissioners for consideration by all at a public Commission Chairman Jeff with three commissioners rather now establishing a quorum, this meeting. Burrows said that the biggest part than five, “but I think the actual won’t be possible. Every draft “I think it will make our of the change will probably be process of getting to the point you
can make a decision will be less efficient inherently,” said Burrows, “because you will have to go into a meeting not having ever discussed [an issue] before.” Burrows said that board members divide up the workload that consists, in part, service on a number of boards and committees or serving as liaison on boards, committees and organizations. He said every member of the board was going to have an increase in workload, but that he felt they could absorb it. See COUNTY, page 3
Sworn in for another term were, left to right: County Attorney Bill Fulbright, Clerk and Recorder Regina Plettenberg, and County Treasurer Dan Whitesitt. Michael Howell photo.
Hamilton Pack to maintain core business, perhaps some changes By Jean Schurman
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For the past few months, rumors have been flying that Hamilton Packing Company, or Hamilton Pack as most people call it, is closing its doors or that they won’t be doing any custom butchering anymore, just retail. After visiting with Marty and Kim Auch, owners of Hamilton Pack since 1988, it’s time to set the record straight. Marty Auch was 31 years old when he moved back to the valley and purchased the plant. He was raised here in the valley and, after leaving the valley for a few years to make a better living, he and Kim decided this was the best place to raise kids. They bought the plant from Wally Weber and slowly began to expand. At first, they only did custom work, where the customer brought in a cow or hog, and it was slaughtered and butchered to the customer’s specifications. But Auch thought he could do some retail, too.
One of the best-known products at Hamilton Pack now is their beef jerky and they sell a lot of it. In fact, they make about two racks of jerky a day now. But the first time Auch made it, it took a month to make one rack of jerky. Auch said he is always experimenting and reading other labels to get new ideas for the jerky which comes in four flavors. “People love snacks,” said Auch. “And they want more locally made products.” One meat case in the retail part of Hamilton Pack is devoted to just these types of foods. There are summer sausages, Thuringer, beef sticks, German sausages, hot dogs and more. Baskets can be ordered and even customized. Several years ago, Auch expanded the retail to include cuts of meat. Everything from great fresh hamburger to standing rib roasts are now offered. Summer brings barbecues and serious grillers have found the meat from Hamilton Pack fits their needs. But as the retail has
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expanded, so have the number of animals processed for others. Auch said that doing custom cutting takes a lot of experience for both slaughtering and butchering. He also said that if the animal is going to go to more than one family, and each family wants their part of the animal done to their specifications, it can be done but it is more difficult. “But we have so many good customers,” said Auch. “We want to keep them.” Hamilton Pack employs eight full-time workers plus Auch and Kim. However, during hunting season, they add another five or six workers. This is not only because of hunting season but also because of the Ravalli County Fair. During the 4H/FFA Livestock Market Sale, one phrase is commonly heard, “support.” This means that the animal may be sold for more than the support price but that Hamilton See HAMILTON PACK page 8
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County continued
On January 2, the new Board of Commissioners will select a chairman, and divvy up all the various tasks related to serving on the various boards and committees and other duties. The Commissioners will also have to make a decision about staggering the terms. One commissioner will serve a twoyear term and two commissioners will serve four-year terms. He said that state law refers to drawing lots for those terms. Burrows said that he wasn’t sure, but it was his understanding that after the board elected a chairman, they would have a discussion about the terms and make some decision about it. Burrows said that the enlargement of each district that was required by the reduction from five to three commissioners was not very significant and that they appeared to be balanced in terms of population. Commissioner Greg Chilcott is the only commissioner to have served on the board when it was a three-member board prior to being expanded to five. “I definitely think we have a team of commissioners that are ready, willing and able to work together and be successful at it,” said Chilcott. Chilcott said that things were not going to be that different. “We have always made our decisions in public,” he said. He said the commission had the opportunity for a couple of them to get together and draft a letter or some other response to something. “Now that won’t be possible and it may be a little less efficient because of that,” he said, “but we will still continue to make all our decisions in public.” Chilcott agreed that redistricting the county to match the three-commissioner board would not make a big difference. “We have always elected commissioners to represent the people ‘at-large’ to represent the whole community and we will continue to do that.” He said
On Monday, outgoing Ravalli County Commissioners Ray Hawk (above) and Doug Schallenberger (above right) were presented with plaques in honor of their distinguished public service. Commissioner Greg Chilcott said that he really enjoyed working with both of them and that they showed both integrity and a sense of humor while in office. He said they also showed an unswerving dedication to public service for the community. Commissioner Chris Hoffman said, “I will miss you both. You taught me a lot over the last two years. I guess what I didn’t expect was the sheer entertainment value and the sheer volume of information that you were able to impart.” Commissioner Jeff Burrows (pictuered above presenting a plaque to Ray Hawk) said, “Doug was always here and always ready to dig in. He didn’t say a lot but when he did you listened because he was always spot on in what he said. And then there was Ray, probably the only guy that could make me laugh out of control at a public meeting.” Hawk said he just wanted to thank everybody for a wonderful experience over the last four years. “I’ve always been kind of a misfit,” he said, “I’ve never really been able to hold down a job, that’s why I was always in business for myself. But this is one job that I truly enjoyed and I’m going to miss it.”
Commissioner Greg Chilcott is sworn in for another term by outgoing Commissioner Ray Hawk. Commissioners Jeff Burrows and Chris Hoffman were also sworn in, becoming the new three-person board.
that issues that come in from a particular district are generally taken up by the commissioner in that district because they are generally more familiar with the geography of the district, but that the decisions are always made with an eye on what is best for the whole county. Commissioner Chris Hoffman said that it was going to be a little bit of transition to have two people being a quorum. “But I think it’s a good thing if for no other reason than that we are saving money,” he said. He said
a three-person commission is the standard for almost every county in Montana except for a few that are consolidated city/county settings, like Butte-Silverbow, Toole and Powell counties. He said every other county, including some big ones like Gallatin, Yellowstone and Flathead counties, has a three-member board of commissioners. He called going to five commissioners “an aberration” and said that going back was “certainly the wish of the people” and he believes it is a good thing. He agreed that going to a three-member board was going to mean a heavier workload for the three individual commissioners who will have to take on the work that was being done by the other two commissioners but he said it was “a doable thing that is done in most every other county in the state. Hoffman also saw the redistricting as not changing much about the job of commissioner. “We may be elected by district, but we are elected to serve the whole county,” he said.
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Outgoing Commissioner Doug Schallenberger. Schallenberger thanked everyone, saying he had enjoyed serving and was ready to move on. Michael Howell photos.
County's year in review
Commissioner Jeff Burrows has served as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the past year. The position of Chairman of the Board is voted on annually and expires at the turn of the year. Like the placement of elected officials into office, it is geared toward the calendar year. The county’s finances for the most part are not. They are geared to the fiscal year, stretching from July 1 to June 31. As a result, at the changing of the guard, we are halfway through the year’s budget. Asked how the county was doing halfway through the fiscal year with respect to the budget, Burrows said that the county was
County Sheriff Steve Holton was sworn in to his first elected term. While serving as Undersheriff, Holton was appointed to fill out the term of Sheriff Chris Hoffman when Hoffman was elected to the Board of Commissioners. Holton then ran unopposed in the November election. doing really well, maybe a little above the mark. Burrows has played a key role in refashioning and updating the county’s budget process. One major contribution was the organization of a complete inventory of county equipment and the development of a rational replacement schedule. He
also refined the tracking in the Capital Improvement Fund by inventorying the buildings and forming a rational maintenance and replacement program. Outside the budget question, Burrows said the County did well over the last six months See REVIEW, page 8
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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell
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A change is needed at MT Legislature By Nancy Ballance, HD87, Hamilton
Thank God that a group of Republican legislators has taken the initiative to rid the Montana House of Representatives of a 30-year supermajority experiment that has contributed to hyper-partisanship disdained by most of Montana’s citizens. The Montana constitution defines only a few cases when a legislative supermajority vote is needed, for example, before spending trust funds, amending the constitution, or overriding a governor’s veto. Nowhere does the constitution suggest the legislature should adopt supermajority rules that limit debate and centralize power in the hands of a few. Returning to a simple majority rule for bringing bills to the House floor, the same rule that is in effect in the State Senate, in no way undermines principles upon which our representative democracy was formed,
Citizens better served by returning to simple majority rules
Dear Editor, Too often we see the results of gridlock and partisan shenanigans in Washington DC. Efforts are focused solely on beating the other side, and not on representing the people in passing budgets and good policy. Power is centralized with party bosses and lobbyists, and not with the people. This results in “Continuing Resolutions,� “Government Shutdowns� and chaos. Unfortunately, there are those that believe that this is how things should be run in Montana politics. The Montana Constitution, as revised in 1972, compels that supermajority votes are required in certain cases, dealing with State Debt, Trust Accounts, Impeachment, Overriding Vetoes, and Amending the Constitution. These are important requirements and should not be changed. The Constitution also requires that the Legislature choose its officers, keep a journal and make rules for its proceedings. These rules are voted on each session by the Legislative membership. The Senate rules have consistently reflected a “simple majority� and fair format. While the House rules have also historically reflected a “simple majority� format, in the past few sessions these rules have been amended to reflect “supermajority� requirements. This simply means that a minority of Legislators and Party
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but rather ensures that all voices are heard as the legislature conducts the people’s business. The 60-vote supermajority rule for removing bills from House committees has in the past allowed a powerful few legislators, who have received “silver bullets� or have made secret deals, to get their bills out of committee. This insider politics needs to end! It is time to bring fair and honest debate back into the process. Time to make the committees do their job instead of simply “killing� bills House leadership doesn’t like. Time to end the secret deals and bring transparency back into the process. Time to go back to the simple majority rule for bringing bills to the floor of the Montana House and ensure all Montanans are represented as promised by our state’s constitution.
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rules, they would have done so at the 1972 Convention. A public discussion on my proposed rule changes was scheduled to occur when the House Rules Committee met on December 4th. However, the Chairman of the Committee refused to entertain or even hear the proposal and adjourned the meeting simply to stifle and end all debate. Ironically, this behavior perfectly illustrates the need for the proposed changes. The thought of returning power back to the entire House does not sit well with those who currently stand to profit from the status quo. As such, Legislators are being pressured to preserve the flawed supermajority rules, but I hope there are enough brave souls that will join me in voting to end this dangerous practice and return control to Montana citizens. I believe that Montanans expect our Legislature to buck the DC trends and to practice bipartisanship, civility and to work for real solutions. For this to occur, we must insist that every bill and Montana voice be heard, and that proceedings are fair and controlled by the whole and not just a few. Ed Buttrey Senator, MT SD11 Representative-Elect, MT HD21
Democratic legislators ready to get to work
Dear Editor, If there’s one thing Montanans can unite behind, it’s that we’re sick and tired of self-serving politicians who are all talk, no walk. As the House Minority Leader for the 2019 Legislative Session, I couldn’t agree more. Montana families deserve a Legislature that sets aside the partisan, political blustering. And they deserve lawmakers that lead with solutions. That’s why House Democrats have our sleeves rolled up and are eager to get to work. As citizen legislators, our
number one job is to represent and provide a voice for the people who elected us: Our neighbors, small business owners, local workers and community members. And you didn’t elect us to run government like a reality TV show—you elected us to work hard and find solutions to the very real problems that families across our state face every day. From the Flathead to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, Montanans are shouldering the burden of crippling health care costs and an increasingly unstable health insurance market. The fate of 100,000 Montanans’ health care hangs in the balance this legislative session as some elected representatives work to destroy our state’s healthcare system as we know it. House Democrats believe that families shouldn’t go broke to pay their medical bills. We believe that Montanans who live in rural communities deserve to have the same quality of care as Montanans who live in one of our more urban centers. We’re going to fight non-stop for Montanans to be able to access affordable, high-quality health care and ensure that our rural hospitals remain open. Montana is facing an infrastructure crisis. Costs skyrocket for every year that our Legislature kicks the can down the road on rebuilding our crumbling roads, bridges, water systems, and schools. The majority in the legislature needs to help us pass a comprehensive infrastructure package that addresses the diverse needs of our communities and creates good paying jobs that grow our economy. And we know fighting for the best interests of the people of Montana means holding government accountable with a fiscally responsible budget that works for our state. Our budget isn’t a piggy bank to be raided when the legislature wants to avoid tough decisions, which is why this year, we must restore and protect the critical family services that were cut by the majority during last
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Reality of the marijuana war
Dear Editor, Whether you like him or hate him, Donald Trump can do something which a large majority of Americans would support--order that the Federal Government decriminalize the sale, purchase, and use of marijuana. It is past time for the US to come to grips with the pot issue. Worldwide, trends are moving in the direction of decriminalization. Uruguay and Canada have already done so. Mexico will soon join them. Individual states are moving to make pot legal in one form or another. The Feds are on the losing side. Polls show that Americans, by and large, wish to see the Feds so-called “war on marijuana� end. Sooner or later this will happen. Inevitably, a large amount of the national economy will be removed from the black market and brought out into the open where it can be participated in legally. In addition, many people, non-violent offenders, who are presently incarcerated for the sale or possession of pot could be set free to rejoin society, enabling them to become productive citizens and slashing the immense cost to taxpayers to keep them behind bars. The movement to change government policy on marijuana has become crystal clear—it will be modified in favor of more personal freedom. President Trump can go down in history by giving this issue a huge push in the right direction—declare that the US will make marijuana free and legal. Washington has lost this war. Now is the time to admit it openly. Roger Mitchell Stevensville
‘Orange Julius’ to the rescue
Dear Editor, Late Christmas evening in historic Washington, D.C. and on this dark and stormy night our hero, Cadet Commander Bone Spurs, is changing into the military uniform of his alter ego The Big Orange (BO) Julius: Special Ops Large Seal #1. He is resplendent wearing his over-size Bomber jacket with an extremely long neck tie (to be used for garroting dissidents like fake news foes). He rides alone in the dark aboard Air Force 1 (“nobody has ever done this before� he thinks to himself), landing in the Cradle of Civilization among the friendly confines
of Camp Cupcake. Extreme stealth is his game and he avoids meeting with local Iraqi officials, instead preferring to mix with his troops (who love him) to sign MAGA hats, give out huge pay bonuses, take group selfies and brief the combatants on how bad things are at home without A Big Wall. After a couple of hours of team building with the Desert Swarm, as he likes to call his soldiers, our fearless leader secretly flies home to resume his selfimposed isolation/meditation in the White House rather than travel to some sleazy golf club. He truly is Our Hero! Jim Hamilton Florence
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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
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 meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.
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.
Narcotics Anon
Florence senior lunches
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.
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.
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.
Overeaters Anon
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.
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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
Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$22,459; 2- $30,451; 3-$38,443; 4-$46,435; 5-$54,427. For each additional family member add $7,992. Call 406-375-6685 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.
Florence American Legion
Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.
Hamilton American Legion
Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 322 S. 2nd Street.
Stevensville American Legion
The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information contact Jerry Esmay, 777-5517.
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.
Stevi VFW
The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.
Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general
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Soroptomist
Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.
Stevi Masons
The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.
Victor Masons
Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.
Eastern Star
Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.
BPL storytime
It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.
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dlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. 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.
Sapphire Quilters The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Charlie Kirk at 361-1146.
Fiber Arts Guild
Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.
Knitters Guild
The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.
Doll Club
The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.
Model train club
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, during the following times: First Friday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m. and third Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
Radio Club
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.
Draft Horse and Mule Club
Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.
The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Jasmin at 406-493-4978.
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Tuesday noon meeting at BJs in Hamilton. The club strength – besides being low key and getting a lot done – is helping provide assistance for glasses and hearing aids in Ravalli County. Contact Dixie Dies, 961-4812, for more information.
Three Mile bingo
Bingo is held every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Community/Senior Center, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Proceeds go to build a new center. For information call 7773710.
Toastmasters
Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Douglas Taylor at 406-3813214 or Jeanine New at 303-9292430 for more information.
Men’s Bereavement Breakfast
Marcus Daly Hospice sponsors a Men’s Bereavement Support Breakfast on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Marcus Daly Hospice Dining Room. This breakfast creates a special opportunity for men coping with the death of a spouse or loved one to gather and share their journey of healing. Informal discussions are led by a trained Bereavement Facilitator and address such issues as dealing with grief, loneliness, forming new relationships, single parenting. A donation of $3.00 is appreciated for the meal. For more information call Marcus Daly Bereavement Coordinator at 363-6503.
NAMI family support group
Bitterroot NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is sponsoring a support group for family members that have a loved one with mental illness every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Cornerstone, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. If you have a loved experiencing challenging from Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arleen at 239-1708.
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, 2 to 5 p.m. (winter hours). 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.
Breast cancer support group
The Bitterroot Valley breast cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Daly Leach Memorial Community Room, 1010 W. Main,
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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.
Association for the Blind
The Bitterroot Sapphire Chapter of the Montana Association for the Blind meets on the third Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at The Coffee Cup in Hamilton. Contact Chris at 8800823 for more information.
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.
Drum Circle
African Drum Circle takes place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries! There are instruments to share. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol.com) or on Facebook at CSLBitterroot or visit the website: CSLBitterroot. org.
Three Mile Coffee Club Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
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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.
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
Quantum Group
The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot meets every other Wednesday (next session August 15) at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 515 S. Fifth Street in Hamilton. This is a group of ordinary people who want to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this important field of science. New members invited and welcomed. E-mail blaise.favara@ gmail for more information.
MomLife
Bitterroot MomLife is a gathering of moms with kids of all ages, meeting twice a month September-May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Come join in for “grown-up” conversation, brunch, activities, crafts, speakers, Go Deeper discussions and free childcare. For more info call the church office, 777-2592.
WINter Wellness Challenge
It’s free to participate in the WINter Wellness Challenge, a health-focused incentive program. This challenge is geared to encourage any adult (18+) to engage in any form of physical activity – dance classes, downhill skiing, hiking, kickboxing DVD at home, whatever! Every time you completes some sort of physical activity in the boundaries of Ravalli County now through February 15, you can enter it into a drawing for prizes. The more you move, the more chances you can enter. Every time counts. Record it at Ravalli.msuextension.org/walking. html OR complete a paper form at MSU/Ravalli Extension Office. For more information contact your Extension office at 375-6611.
Zumba classes
A fun and easy-to-follow, low impact Zumba class will be held on Tuesday and Wednesdays at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton. The class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, muscular conditioning, range of motion and coordination set to a great mix of Latin, Christian, oldies, country, and pop music...you will leave empowered, uplifted, and feeling strong (you can tone up AND prevent falls and injuries!) Even if you think you have two left feet or no rhythm, come and just move to the music... it’s so much fun. If you can’t stand long, come sit in a chair and “dance.” Join Alexandra on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. and Wednesdays (1st, 3rd, 4th) at 11:30 a.m. By donation.
Wed, January 2 Stevi school menu Wednesday: Breakfast - Pop Tarts, fruit, milk; Lunch - Pizza, cooked peas & carrots, pineapple tidbits, bread & butter, milk Thursday: Breakfast - Bagels, fruit, milk; Lunch Homemade Chicken & Noodle Casserole, sweet corn, sliced pears, bread & butter, milk Friday: Breakfast - Cinnamon Rolls, fruit, milk; Lunch - Spaghetti with Homemade Meat Sauce, tossed salad, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk.
Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, January 2 at 12 noon at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. For more information, contact Colleen at 273-3973.
After School at the Library
Every Wednesday in January for 3 to 4:30 p.m. will be After School at the Library, held in the Community Room at North Valley Public Library. Enjoy a quiet place to do homework, crafts, puzzles and games, studying, and Legos! Sign up ahead of time with the Youth Services Specialist for reading tutoring, available for ages 6 & up. After School at the Library is a free program. Snacks are available. Laptops are available for academic purposes. Bring your books, assignments and projects. This program is suitable for all school-aged children. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org.
Thurs, January 3 Art Club at the Library
Join us for Art Club at North Valley Public Library every Thursday in January at 4 p.m. Learn various art techniques and mediums, and create fun projects. This is a great opportunity to get your creative juices flowing, express yourself and meet new friends. This club is suitable for children and teens ages 5-18. Please show up on time to hear the instructions. Weekly registration is required. 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.
Sons of Norway
Bitterrootdalen Lodge, Sons of Norway, will meet Thursday, January 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie, in Hamilton. The Lodge will provide a pancake supper, with service and drinks, members and visitors are invited to bring a side dish. The program will include the swearing in of officers for 2019-2020, and reports on Lodge activities and contributions to the community. The public is always welcome. For information contact Jackie Bjergo, 961-4538.
‘We the People’ Community Night
A ‘We the People’ Community Night and Dress Rehearsal will be held Thursday, January 3 at 6 p.m. in the Stevensville High School Choir Room. Nineteen days after this dress rehearsal the We the People class will be heading to Helena to compete in the We the People State Competition. The dress rehearsal will help each unit become more prepared for the competition. Parents, Stevensville School District staff and Stevensville community members are all welcome to attend. This is the second year that the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution has been integrated into the AP Government and Politics course. We the People gives students the opportunity to learn more about the history of America and the Constitution. Wes Wells, the teacher of AP Government, wanted to include this program because it was a challenging competition that would give an opportunity to Stevensville High School students to compete academically against other students from around Montana. Out of all the schools in the Bitterroot Valley, Stevensville is the only school that offers this program. Last year’s We the People participants placed fifth in the State Competition. The school that takes first at this competition gets the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. to represent Montana for the national competition.
Friday, January 4 North Valley Pachyderm Club
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, January 4 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. The group will discuss current events. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome. For information contact Glenda Edgeworth, 777-3932.
Sat, January 5 Adventure Series
“This Little Light of Mine” is the theme of the free Kids Adventure Series on Saturday, January 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Start the New Year right and re-purpose small glass jars into beautiful candle holders! Decorate the jars with colorful tissue paper and mod podge so you can let your light shine! For more information call the museum at 363-3338.
Saturday Bingo
Special Saturday Bingo will be held January 5 at the Hamilton Senior Center. Doors open at 12 noon. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Paper cards will be used. Must be 18 to play. Free refreshments. Questions? Call Cathy, 375-9276.
Beekeeping for Beginners
Discover beekeeping at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville on Saturday, January 5 at 2 p.m. Loren Stormo from Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will discuss beekeeping in general, and what is involved in becoming a beekeeper. Learn the secrets of successful hive management in a cold weather climate, as well as the requirements for a happy hive. If you have ever considered keeping bees in the Bitterroot, don’t miss this opportunity to discuss the topic with an expert. 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.
Square dance club
Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will have a Mainstream Dance on Saturday, January 5 at the Golden Age Center, 5th and Baker Streets in Hamilton. Ray Dunbar will be the caller and Don Scheline will provide the Round Dance music. The evening starts at 7 p.m. with a half hour of pre-rounds, followed by the Mainstream dance from 7:30 to 9:30. There is a good wood floor to dance on and a good sound system. Dancers are $6 at the door, and as always spectators are free! For more information, call Ray at 370-4414.
Monday, January 7 Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast - Pancakes, fruit & milk; Lunch - Baked Chicken Legs, green beans with ham bits, sliced pears, bread & butter, milk Tuesday: Breakfast - Apple filled breadstick, fruit & milk; Lunch - Chicken Fajita with lettuce & salsa, Spanish rice, apple slices, bread & butter, milk Wednesday; Breakfast Yogurt for K-3, pop tarts for 4-12, fruit & milk; Lunch - Meatballs & Gravy, mashed potatoes, sliced peaches, dinner rolls, bread & butter, milk Thursday: Breakfast Chocolate Muffins, fruit & milk; Lunch - Pulled Pork Sandwich, taters, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk Friday: Breakfast - Egg & Cheese Burrito, fruit & milk; Lunch - Baked Chicken Tenders, fresh carrots, fresh grapes, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk.
Mother Goose Time
Mother Goose Sings & Swings takes place Mondays, January 7, 14 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. for bonding, playing, learning, singing and cuddling with your little ones. Mother Goose Sings and Swings is designed for babies to 3 years of age, accompanied by an adult lap. Come for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, flannel board animals, dancing, and social interaction. The Mother Goose on the Loose program is designed to promote early literacy skills in the young child. 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.
Rotary Club
Lt. Zane Hudson, a sworn Communications Lieutenant and Officer in charge of the Ravalli County 911 Center, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, January 7 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.
Internet Protocol for Kids
The North Valley Public Library is offering a free three-part series for kids and teens, ages 8 and up, to learn Internet Smart, Internet Alert, Internet Strong and Internet Kind. It is vital that children learn safe internet surfing practices, know what a digital footprint is, and what it means to be a good digital citizen. This series covers respecting privacy, and asking for help with tricky situations from a parent or other trusted adult. Kids need to think critically and evaluate websites, email, and other content online, protecting themselves from online threats, including bullying and scams, and get smart about sharing: what, when, how, and with whom. The program is in the Library’s Community Room on Mondays, January 7, 14, & 28 at 4 p.m. Registration required due to limited space. Reserve your space now by phoning the library at 7775061. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville.
Tuesday, January 8 Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot
Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot will meet Tuesday, January 8 at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Social hour is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with the presentation starting at 7 p.m. Cocktails and dinner are optional. The presentation is “Fishing Christmas Island” is by member Greg Chester. Greg is well known in the community for his excellent fly tying. He started fly fishing in 1974 in Southern California for warm water species. After numerous trips to the Sierras, trout fishing soon became a favorite. Greg is a charter member of the FFB and has served as President of the Bitterroot Chapter of Trout Unlimited for the past three years. Greg will show members why Christmas Island is considered one of the top salt water flats fishing destinations in the world. The atoll surrounds a pristine lagoon with stunning beaches, extensive bird life and a friendly Micronesian culture. Within the lagoon are bone fish and a variety of trevally species. Outside the lagoon there is outstanding Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo fishing opportunities. Seeing this slide show is the next best thing to being there! If you like fishing, this is the club you want to join. For more info call Dorreen at 363-0744.
Bitterroot Hemp Cooperative
The Bitterroot Hemp Cooperative will meet Tuesday, January 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Cor-
vallis Road, Hamilton. Bring your ideas and share in creating a hemp industry right here in our valley. Everyone is welcome: potential growers, consumers, people interested in all hemp has to offer. The meeting will be another chance to purchase $50 shares of common stock in the cooperative - one member, one vote. For more information contact Laura Garber, 363-6627.
Stevensville school board
The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, January 8 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.
Thurs, January 10 Health education class
A free health class entitled “Reduce Pain and Gain Flexibility” will be held on Thursday, January 10 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. The class will help if you are feeling stiff, have achy joints, and/or your waistline is expanding. You are sure to have fun learning how to regain your flexibility, reduce arthritis pain and safely get moving to rid the few extra pounds. Get important stretching, diet and exercise tips that will help you jump start your commitment to a healthier you in the new year! This class is brought to you by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and taught by seasoned and passionate instructors; Holly Jarvis, PT, cPT and Missy Frank, PTA, both team members of the Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Department. The one-hour class is held in the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Blodgett/Canyon View conference room and begins at 5:30 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m. Come early and test your flexibility. For more information about health classes offered, visit mdm. org/events or call 406-363-2211.
History lecture
“A Darkness Lit by Heroes” will be presented by author Doug Ammons on Thursday, January 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Come hear this dramatic storytelling presentation and book signing, with author and kayaking adventurer, Doug Ammons. This is the true story of the worst hard rock mining disaster in American history, which killed 168 men in Butte, Montana in June 1917. For more information call 363-3338.
History lecture
The Friends of Fort Owen is sponsoring an evening lecture by Sally Thompson: “A Strange Story of John Owen and Father De Smet, Spring 1859” on Thursday, January 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Two contemporaries acting as an agent for the U.S. Government escorted “Indian chiefs” from the Bitterroots to Fort Vancouver in April 1859. Their conflicting records of the story provide some interesting details about life at that pivotal time in regional history, while leaving some significant unanswered questions. Sally Thompson is a well-known scholar and author whose main interest for over 40 years has been working with the native tribes of the West. She is trained as an anthropologist, has interviewed over 200 elders and educators from 37 tribes, worked with Kootenai and Blackfeet elders on a book, “People Before the Park,” about their seasonal rounds through Glacier National Park, and has published a recent article, “John Owen’s Worst Trip,” in the Spring 2018 issue of Montana, Magazine of Western History. For more information call Margaret Gorski at 406-552-2072.
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Pack, or other slaughter houses, actually buy the animal with the bidder paying only the difference between the bid and the support price. Last year, Hamilton Pack bought about 40 beef and 70 hogs. Some of these are pre-sold and some go through retail. Auch said he hasn’t made a decision about whether he will continue this or not at this time. When you couple the
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on a number of fronts. He said the Commissioners are working hard on the county’s Natural Resource Policy which is in need of updating for a number of reasons. One is to be better prepared to participate in the Bitterroot National Forest’s Revision of its Forest Management Plans. According to Burrows, the County has been working closely with Forest Service officials in that regard already. He said he was eager to get to know the new Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 animals from the fair with hunting season, the hours get long for Auch. He says he typically will check the freezers a couple of times a day, even on a rare day off. In 2016, they processed 300 elk, 600 deer and about 100 antelope. Auch said the antelope numbers were up this year but he didn’t have a count on the other game animals. Some of the animals are completely butchered but many are brought in just to grind into burger or make into sausages. Game animals are not subject to state control but all the Burrows said that progress on improvements at the airport was sort of held in limbo by a drawn-out lawsuit that was recently resolved by a court ruling in the County’s favor and that he was hopeful they could move ahead with a $1 to $2 million grant with no required match from the FAA to move forward with the project. He said the court ruling could be appealed, which would put the project in limbo again and the County could lose the opportunity for that federal funding. The county is also working with the City of Hamilton to extend the city’s municipal sewage system to the county’s Targeted
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Lone Rock Adult Education Classes 2019 INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAKING Instructor: Amy Grassey Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $20.00 (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/ 4 Classes Tuesdays 6-8 pm Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 You will learn various techniques including but not limited to stamping, heat embossing and using die cuts. We will also explore use of color, designs, and embellishments. ADVANCED CARD MAKING Instructor: Amy Grassey Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $20.00 (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/ 4 Classes Thursdays 6-8 pm Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 Participants who are familiar with card making will enjoy learning advanced techniques including, but not limited to: heat embossing, layering die cuts, watercolors and the use of heat embossing with pigment ink and embossing powders. BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Instructor: Kelley Ziegler Class Fee: $25.00 36 Hours /18 Classes Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 17, 24, 31 , Feb. 7, 14, 21, 23, 28 , Mar. 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30, Apr. 4 In this course, you will improve your photographic skills, learn about the exposure triangle, photo composition, RAW vs. JPEG, and more! This expanded class will also offer hands-on shooting with instructor feedback. There will be six (6) field location classes. INTRODUCATION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Instructor: Terri Larson Class Fee: $25.00 18 Hours/12 Classes Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 pm Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3 In this course you will be introduced to the manual sign language alphabet, which is called fingerspelling. We will be learning to communicate through sign language using many interesting and fun tactics, and you will leave with a great understanding of American Sign Language. Come and join us for a great learning experience! RETIREMENT PLANNING (PRE-RETIREMENT) Instructor: Gary Erickson Class Fee: $25.00 15 Hours/5 Classes Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 This course presents time-tested strategies that help students make informed retirement planning decisions. Whether your objective is to build a nest egg, protect assets or preserve their lifestyle throughout retirement, this course helps you plan your retirement with confidence. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE: DAY 1: Life Planning for Retirement; Retirement Needs & Expenses; Retirement Roadblocks & Mistakes; Retirement Income Sources DAY 2: Retirement Plan Distributions Investments; Risk Management (Insurance); Estate Planning RETIREMENT PLANNING (POST-RETIREMENT) Instructor: Gary Erickson Class Fee: $25.00 12 Hours/4 Classes Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14 TEN THOUSAND BABY BOOMERS RETIRE EACH DAY. As you enter this next phase of life, many things change. Among defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, social security, and portfolio withdrawals, their options for replacing their income vary. The new reality may force many people to reevaluate your original financial plans or plan anew. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE DAY 1: Retirement Income Concerns; How Long Will My Money Last; Investments DAY 2: Retirement Income Sources; Health Care Planning; Estate Planning EXPLORING MUSIC! INCLUDES AMAZING PIANO RECITALS! Instructor: Arthur Kostuk Class Fee: $20.00 7.5 Hours/5 Classes Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 This class is designed to demonstrate how the sound waves of music affect our emotion and our spirits. An example of this is seen in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony during the grand finale. There are five (5) lessons in this course. The first two (2) lessons will focus on 18th century music, including Beethoven’s 9th Symphony which he will perform on the piano, along with Chopin’s Two Piano Sonata’s Pan. There will also be a discussion on the subject of Fredric Nietczsche on his views of spirituality and how music affects the soul. The next three (3) lessons will be entering into late 19th century, early 20’s with Gustuv Marlan, an Austrian composer. Marlan composed nine (9) symphonies. These symphonies are larger than life size. They are universes speaking to each other. They are very powerful pieces that speak to our hearts. Arthur Kostuk began playing piano at the age of 13 and characterizes himself as a late bloomer. In the early 1970’s, Arthur was living in Vienna, Austria, while studying piano for almost five (5) years at the University. He loved playing at the Johan Strauss Memorial because all the great musicians/composers played there. These included Braham’s, Beethoven, Strauss, and Marlan. All of these composers were from Vienna. 1n 1985, Arthur entered the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition in Israel. There were 250 competing musicians with awards for four (4) first-place winners and four (4) second-place winners. Arthur earned a first-place award and, in this class, you will see why! Arthur has been playing piano around the world for 32 years. Many of these recitals have taken place in Berlin, Germany under the direction of James Levine. Other recitals took place in Chicago and Seattle, and even New York City where he performed at Carnegie Hall for an audience of up to 1400 people. This class is an exceptional opportunity to take part in an informational view of music from the past, present, and future as well as having the privilege of experiencing recitals from a world-renowned musician. Reserve your place today! SIMPLY PIANO – BEGINNERS - LEARN HOW TO PLAY PIANO Instructor: Steve Azulay Class Fee: $20.00 5 Hours /5 Classes Mondays 6 - 7 pm Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 This course will offer BEGINNING instruction on how to play chords and notes on the piano. You will need to bring your own KEYBOARD to class. SIMPLY PIANO – INTERMEDIATE – EXPAND PLAYING PIANO WITH BEGINNING SKILLS Instructor: Steve Azulay Class Fee: $20.00 5 Hours /5 Classes Mondays 6 - 7 pm Feb. 25, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1 This course will offer INTERMEDIATE instruction on how to play chords and notes on the piano. You will need to bring your own KEYBOARD to class. SIMPLY GUITAR –BEGINNERS -LEARN HOW TO PLAY GUITAR Instructor: Steve Azulay Class Fee: $20.00 6 Hours /6 Classes Wednesdays 6 - 7 pm Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 This course will offer BEGINNING instruction on how to play chords and notes on the guitar. You will need to bring your own GUITAR to class.
Adult Education Classes make a GREAT gift for birthdays, holidays, etc.! FOR MORE INFORMATION about the courses being offered, please contact Julie Bachman at 210.5129. • PHONE in your registration by calling JULIE BACHMAN at 210.5129 • EMAIL your registration to: jbachman@lonerockschool.org or • MAIL your registration to: Lone Rock Adult Education; Attn: Julie Bachman 1112 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville, MT 59870 ALL CLASSES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED! PAYMENT IS DUE THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS. PARTICIPANTS OVER 60 YEARS OLD RECEIVE A 50% DISCOUNT!
SIMPLY GUITAR – INTERMEDIATE – EXPAND PLAYING GUITAR WITH BEGINNING SKILLS Instructor: Steve Azulay Class Fee: $20.00 5 Hours /5 Classes Wednesdays 6 - 7 pm Feb. 27, Mar. 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3 This course will offer INTERMEDIATE instruction on how to play chords and notes on the guitar. You will need to bring your own GUITAR to class. ADVENTURES IN BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Instructor: Sandi Busch Class Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $10.00 (Paid to Instructor) 15 Hours/ 6 Classes Tuesdays 6:15–8:45 pm Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2 Unleash your inner artist while exploring the attributes of watercolor! Fluid, spontaneous, unpredictable, colorful, rewarding, exciting, and sometimes a little challenging - watercolor can be all of these and more! Weekly class activities and projects encourage fearless participation and can produce astonishing results from the very first class. Tips, tricks and techniques make class a fun exploration of materials and creativity. Learn the basics and spur on your creativity while exploring this exciting medium. EXPLORING WATERCOLOR Instructor: Diana Haker Class Fee: $20.00 24 Hours/ 24 Classes Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm Jan. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Mar. 5 The BEGINNING watercolor portion in this course will introduce the fundamentals of watercolor, learning how to use the materials and techniques to help the participants to produce watercolor paintings. This part of the course will focus on how to use the medium of watercolor to produce paintings. The instructor will assist students to learn how to make watercolor subjects from observation and improve their hand and eye coordination in their watercolor paintings. Participants will learn the correct way to use watercolor materials and explore watercolor techniques such as wet- on-wet, dry brush, create a color chart, etc. This watercolor class will also introduce visual analytic skills giving students the ability to work with space, forms, light, and composition. The INTERMEDIATE portion of this course will build upon what the participants learned in the first six (6) weeks bringing them to a new level. Now that you have explored the basic concepts, it is time to start developing your practice into finished watercolor paintings. The majority of class time will be spent advancing our existing practice. The instructor will continue to teach advanced composition and watercolor techniques with the use of detailed forms of light and space. If you have ever wanted to start from the beginning and advance yourself in watercolor painting, this class is for you! Come and join in the fun! BEGINNING/ INTERMEDIATE GARMENT SEWING Instructor: Faye McCrumb Class Fee: $20.00 18 Hours/12 Classes Tuesdays 6:30– 8 pm Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2 In this class you will learn basic pattern layout cutting and basic sewing skills all the way to lining of garments of your choice. Even if you already have the basics, please feel free to come and join us if you love to sew! You will need to bring your own SEWING MACHINE to class. BASIC COOKING & BAKING SKILLS Instructor: Heidi Hammermeister Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $15.00 (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/8 Classes Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 pm Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25 In this course we will cover the basic recipes that are easy for anyone to replicate. We will bake a casserole, chili, cornbread, and more! Come and join us for a night that will delight your taste buds! GARDEN FRESH Instructor: Nancy Maruska Class Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $5.00 - Informational Pamphlets (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/4 Classes Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5 In this course, you will learn how to grow your own fruits and vegetables. There will be advice on topics such as selecting varieties for our valley, plant propagation, using fertilizers, watering and much more! Please NOTE that Nancy owns her own greenhouse business! CREATING YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE DESIGN Instructor: Nancy Maruska Class Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $5.00 - Informational Pamphlets (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/4 Classes Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5 In this course, you will learn how to design healthy, self-sufficient beds that are easy to care for, water wise, and enduringly beautiful! Please NOTE that Nancy owns her own greenhouse business! FIRST AID/CPR, AED Instructor: Alice & Ron Brace Class Fee: $15.00 Material Fee: $20.00 - Book, Class Supplies, Completion Card (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/4 Classes Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7 This course is a ASHI First Aid/CPR class which will teach CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults, Children and Infants. You will receive a 2-year certification in CPR/First Aid & AED with completion of the class. COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL Instructor: Jessica Christian Class Fee: $20.00 15 Hours/ 10 Classes Mondays 7:00- 8:30 pm Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1 This course is designed for co-ed volleyball players who are interested in playing at a competitive level. We will start with warm-up drills, and games will follow. Join us for a great night of fun! OULA Instructor: Shelby Holbrook Class Fee: $20.00 8 Hours/8 Classes Saturdays 8:00 am – 9:00 am Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9 Oula is CARDIO dance that combines the depth and soulfulness of a mind-body practice with the carefree playfulness of a living room dance party to Top 40 hits on the radio. This is a great way to get in shape and it is lots of fun! Come and join us for a CARDIO workout that you will love! TURBO KICK LIVE Instructor: Jillian Mertz Class Fee: $20.00 10 Hours/10 Classes Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1 A combination of kickboxing moves and dance moves, all perfectly choreographed to high-energy and motivating music! It’s the ultimate fun, cardiovascular challenge that’s a unique blend of intense intervals, strength/endurance training, and a relaxing cool-down. Turbo Kick requires no previous kickboxing experience or equipment. PICKLEBALL Instructor: Lindy Lay Class Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $5.00 (Paid to Instructor) 15 Hours/10 Classes Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Jan. 29, Feb. 5,12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2 A game for all ages, easy to learn, fun to play and very addictive! The game is the fastest growing sport, utilizing a lowered badminton net, wiffle ball and wooden paddles. It combines the elements of tennis and ping-pong. Enjoy a night of FUN!
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New Year’s Inclinations OK, I have to admit it: like many of us, I’m going into 2019 a few (that’s eighteen or less, right?) pounds overweight and correspondingly out of shape. But I’m not singing a chorus of “’Tis the season to feel guilty.” I won’t be making any desperate commitments to exotic diets designed to dissolve the accumulated pudge in a solution of zesty vinegar, kale and tofu. It’d all be over with before Valentine’s Day if I did. Nor will I join the rash
Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan of new members that turn up at gyms this time of year, and despite their best of intentions, don’t last until Easter before it all goes over the cliff. I applaud the people who stick with it. Membership in a health club is a good thing for those who have the will power to persevere. Our health clubs are a boon to the community. I’m not disparaging them in the slightest. But the set of dumbbells and stretchy bands that I use sporadically are testimony to the fact that the health club approach doesn’t work for me. In my case, jaded though it may be, it comes down to priorities. I don’t have time enough to fish as it is. When I feel the urge, it’s usually when there’s too much of something else to do, like keep the shop stocked with flies I must tie - for those who have the time to go fishing. And if I do have an evening free to fish, why would I want to go get sweaty in a gym instead? My gym resolution wouldn’t last through the spring skwala hatch. The diet thing must be dealt with too. I often refer to lunch as that mid-day body-fuel break that I see other people take on a regular basis – I often say, tongue barely in cheek, I’d like to try it sometime. Problem is, other people visit the fly shop on their lunch breaks and somebody has to mind the store. This coming year I’m inclined to look into this problem further, and see
if arranging time off to eat lunch might be of some benefit. This will be a new experience for me. I’ll keep you posted as to my findings. That brings up the question of what to eat: I’m not sure, exactly, what is meant by comfort food, although I must thrive on it. Over the holidays I know I’ll manage to ingest what must be too much discomfort food, judging by the miserable results I know will follow. Seriously, I do have some goals where exercise and diet are concerned. They are what I call S.M.A.R.T. goals. That is, goals that are Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Whatever the cause or whatever the season, to get serious for a moment, S.M.A.R.T. goals work well for me. I’ll start with one simple goal, like eating a good breakfast. No more slapdash second cup of coffee in the go-mug as I head out the door and call it good – when it isn’t. When I’ve incorporated the goal of having breakfast most mornings into my life, I’ll move on to another, like eating lunch. Most of my goals – or inclinations – involve fishing. Jan got tired of hearing me complain about my leaky old waders a couple years ago and bought me a new pair for Christmas. I’ve enjoyed using them ever since – when I actually go fishing, that is. She had an ulterior motive: The new waders meant I’d have to accompany her on spring and fall fishing trips, when my lame excuse had been that I couldn’t go because my waders leak and my feet would get cold, and I might get pneumonia, and on and on. I think the new waders were her way of telling me she’ll have no more of it. With a new Aussie shepherd that needs constant exercise, a restless wife who wants to fish more, and an inclination to fish more myself, we just might conceive a workable plan here. That’s a good thing. And I can see myself being inclined to see things her way. Fishing is good exercise. It helps me work up an appetite that craves healthy food. It brings about that pleasant exhaustion that ushers in good night’s sleep. It’s obvious, then, for the sake of my health, I should make a higher priority of fishing. I used to do a lot of it, and seem to reacall enjoying it. After all, the doctor tells me I need to pay more attention to the big three: diet, sleep, and exercise. That’s a daunting load. Living a life governed by alarm clocks
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and workout schedules and kale and tofu is one that I couldn’t possibly sustain for very long. Why didn’t he just tell me to go fishing? Now to find somebody who will forego their own fishing to sit in a fly shop while I attend to mine – any takers? But I digress. To get serious again, for a moment: Back when the UN amounted to something, over fifty years ago, the Secretary
General was Dag Hammarskjold, a great man that history has all but forgotten. Late in his life, Hammarskjold mused: “If only I may grow: firmer, simpler, quieter, warmer.” Those words were emblazoned over a sunset on a poster that hung behind the desk of a man I greatly admired. Although he could be a firebrand at times he was inclined to live by them. To be so inclined, in that sense, is to press on, not regarding each faltering step as failure. You press on, starting over again and again, not setbacks as defeat. I have to ask myself: With that kind of inclination, might I grow firmer, simpler, quieter, warmer, through 2019 and beyond, in those reflective moments when the sun sets the sky ablaze and swallows dart for mayflies that descend toward rising trout where my fly floats among them? In a world that grows increasingly unstable, chaotic, loud and distant, might it affect me less if I simply fish more? I think it might work that way – and I’m inclined to go fishing often enough in the coming year to find out. And whatever your inclinations, I wish you a stable, simple, quiet and warm 2019. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or at Chuck Stranahan’s Fly Shop, 109 E. Main, in downtown
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Helena—The Governor’s Office of Community Service is accepting nominations for the ninth annual ServeMontana Awards, the office announced today. The ServeMontana Awards recognize and thank Montanans for their everyday contributions to their community and civic life through service and volunteerism. The public is encouraged to nominate individuals of all ages and backgrounds, organizations and groups. Both individuals and
organizations can be nominated. All services must be performed in Montana or by Montanans, and applications are due by March 31. Nominees should: • Volunteer in ways that cause a lasting change in people's lives. • Demonstrate a strong commitment to serving their community. • Engage in service that greatly benefits others. • Exhibit leadership in their service.
• Represent determination and perseverance. To apply, or for more information, visit http://serve. mt.gov/ServeMT/servemontanaawards. Winners will be honored at a ceremony at the state Capitol in May. The Governor’s Office of Community Service expands and promotes national service and volunteerism in Montana and engages citizens in service. Visit serve.mt.gov.
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Missoula - Jenda R. Hemphill, 64, passed away in the afternoon, Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary. com.
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Rachel and Tara Hudson. Services will be held Wednesday, January 2 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Mission Parish, Stevensville. Funeral arrangements are in the hands of Whitesitt Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to the Foxhollow Animal Project, 155 Fox Hollow, Hamilton. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.
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Stevensville - Anthony Wyatt Hudson died December 27, 2018 of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was born in Hamilton, Montana on April 29, 1999 and grew up in Stevensville. He attended Stevensville High School and studied auto mechanics at Helena College. He is survived by his mother and father, Anna and Tony Hudson, brothers Evan Hudson and Seth Teasdale, and sisters
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Victor - Barbara Jackson, 89, passed away suddenly before Christmas, December 20, 2018 at her home in Victor. Barbara was a proud member of the 1948 U.S. Olympic Swim Team and hailed out of San Francisco, CA. Later in her life she was a member of the Masters Swimming Program at the Canyons Sports Club in Hamilton, where she competed as well as coached. She graduated from Saint Xavier University in Chicago with
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Stevensville - Douglas James “Butch” Delaney, 69, of Stevensville died at home of natural causes surrounded by family. Born to Robert Delaney and Joan (Fifield) Delaney on November 23, 1949 in Hamilton, MT, Doug was raised by Joan and her husband Cleo Kibler in Ronan and the Bitterroot Valley with his brothers Don, Chuck and Dan. After graduating from high school he joined the Army in November 1967 and was honorably discharged in October 1970. While in the Army, Doug met and married Evonne Walters and had four boys, Paul, Jess, Bob and Todd. In 1978, he attended Auctioneer College in Billings which began his passion for the benefit auctions to help those in need. Trucking has also been a passion and a way of life to support his family. Doug and Evonne later divorced in 1984. He then married Deb and they also divorced after some time. Doug went on to touch many lives and had several kids that were his by blood or not. He loved them all. Doug had a big heart who loved many, loved family, dancing, fishing, hunting and camping with his family. If there was a gathering and he was home, surely you would find Doug there. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Bob” Delaney, his brother, Dan Kibler, Dan’s wife, LeAnne Kibler and their son, Jeremy Kibler, his dad, Cleo Kibler and his mother, Joan (Fifield) Kibler. Survivors include brothers, Don (Lois) Kibler, Chuck
(Sandra) Kibler; son, Paul (Jill) Delaney, daughter, Cherie (Steve) Cassidy, son, Jess Delaney, Robert (Allison) Delaney, son, Todd (Kim) Delaney; grandchildren Kristoffer, Levan, Jake, Clara, Katie, Daniel, Alyssa, Tyler, Dartell, Jace, Austin, Justin, Brandon and Brandon; eleven great-grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family suggests that memorial donations may be made in Doug’s name to the Vietnam Vets Association. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.
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