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County agrees to settlement of wrongful conviction lawsuit By Michael Howell

Among the many women who hit the sidewalks in Hamilton to participate in the local Women’s March last Saturday were Cynthia Stotz Capelle, Alene Tunny, Norma Twyman, Mary Lyn and Vikki Bell. Michael Howell photo.

Ravalli County Commissioners agreed to participate in a $6 million settlement agreement ending a lawsuit filed over wrongful conviction. The lawsuit, filed by Paul Jenkins, Kenneth Jenkins and Crystal Combs, stemmed from Paul Jenkins serving over 23 years in prison for the murder of a woman in 1994 that he did not commit. Although the charges mainly involve the sheriffs and some deputies from Jefferson County, where the abduction took place, and Lewis and Clark County, where the body was found, the lawsuit did allege that at one point Ravalli County officers may have played a role back in 1999 in continuing the unjust incarceration by either failing to relay information that could have led to the men’s release, or for failing to follow up when that information was not used by the investigating officers in those other counties.

The victim in the murder case, Donna Meagher, was abducted from a saloon outside of Helena in 1994 during a robbery and her body was found in an adjoining county. She had been brutally beaten to death with a claw hammer. Jenkins and a friend named Fred Lawrence were arrested and convicted of the crime in 1995. No physical evidence linking them to the crime was submitted at trial. They claim in the lawsuit that evidence in the case was fabricated, that some testimony against them was coerced, and that exculpatory evidence was hidden and that this was done with explicit consent and often with explicit instructions from the Jefferson and Lake County Sheriffs. Then in 1999, four years after their convictions, the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office had an opportunity, according to the lawsuit, to right a wrong and mitigate the damage caused by the wrongful conviction, when Fred Nelson, the nephew of the true perpetrator

David Nelson, told them about his uncle’s detailed confession to Meagher’s murder, which included non-public and accurate details about the crime. Fred Nelson even told the officers how his uncle David Nelson had said “two mentally challenged kids took the rap” for his crime. David Nelson had no relationship to Fred Lawrence or Paul Jenkins, and never spoke to either of them or their lawyers. The lawsuit claims that Ravalli County detectives failed to pass along Fred Nelson’s account or photos taken of David Nelson’s car, which had been used in the murder, to any state or local agencies with authority over the Meagher investigation, and Lawrence and Paul Jenkins remained wrongfully imprisoned. “In the alternative,” they argue, “if the Ravalli County officers did relay this information to the Montana Criminal Investigation Bureau, the Lewis and Clark See LAWSUIT, page 2

Women’s march held in Hamilton Changes being considered The temperature may have been low on Saturday, but enthusiasm was high at River Park for the Women’s March in Hamilton. Over 200 participants marched down Main Street in Hamilton to express their views on a variety of issues from women’s rights to climate change to immigration. Many also used the platform to express their distaste for the current administration. Jill Deppell of Hamilton and Kierstin Schmitt of Corvallis led the crowd with chants of “Our body, our choice” and “Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here.” There has been a strong contingent of support in the Bitterroot for the Women’s March

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The Women’s March held last Saturday in Hamilton stretched over two city blocks as demonstrators peacefully paraded down one side of Main Street and then back up the other side, chanting “We are united, we can’t be divided.” Michael Howell photo. for solidarity since the first one was held in the state capital a few years ago. That participation was organized and facilitated by several women, including Merle Loman, who relied heavily on social media to get the word out. This year, there was a conflict between the march in Helena

Monica Tranel, candidate for the PSC told the crowd, “We need more women in positions of power.” Michael Howell photo.

Corrinne Gantt, president of the Ravalli County Democratic Central Committee, and Merle Loman, right, have been instrumental in organizing the women’s march at the local level. Michael Howell photo.

and an important cultural event at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center. That’s when Corrine Gantt, president of the Ravalli County Democratic Central Committee, got the idea to hold a local march to accommodate those who chose to attend the local community event but were anguished over missing the march. Gantt rounded up the necessary permits and also arranged for a couple of speakers to kick off the local march. Monica Tranel, candidate for Public Service Commission, kicked off the rally by telling the crowd that “we need more women in positions of power.” Tranel has specialized in regulatory issues before the PSC for nearly 20 years and said she recently faced an all-male board who told her that “climate change is not real and that wind turbines cause cancer.” Experiences like this spurred her to run for office. Former history teacher and committed Democrat Jan Abel also addressed the crowd. “They say the size of the crowd in DC was smaller than previous years, but look at the size of our crowd here for our Women’s March in Hamilton!” Abel went on to encourage people to continue in their efforts to effect change. “Look how many women ran for the Senate and the House and won in 2018! We can make a difference!” Gantt said most of the impetus for the Women’s March to date was presented as nonpartisan, but since the Democratic Central Committee was sponsoring the event this year and had gotten the permits for this parade and the insurance, “You pretty much can’t call it non-partisan now,” Gantt said.

The Ravalli County Board of Health has been reviewing the county’s wastewater discharge permitting system for some time now and last fall began holding serious discussions on the subject. Those meetings have been primarily attended by a small number of real estate brokers and builders. According to John Palacio, director of the county’s Environmental Health Department, a marathon meeting is scheduled to complete the final portion of the board’s review. The meeting is set for Wednesday, January 22 at 1

p.m. in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Administration Building on 4th Street in Hamilton. Once the review is completed, Palacio hopes to have a final draft of proposed changes to the regulations completed by the second Wednesday in February, he said. To date, according to Palacio, there are only two major changes under consideration. One would be to require a certification of the status of the septic system when any property changes ownership. The document which would be required for registering any change of ownership would

certify that the property has an existing valid septic permit as well as verifying the specifics concerning the size of the septic system and the number of bedrooms in the dwelling. Another thing that needs to be addressed, according to Palacio, is what to do once an unpermitted system is discovered. Palacio said he hoped to have new regulations in place by this March. Health Board member Roger DeHaan said that the changes under consideration are long over-

a male individual was threatening to kill his mother and sister in an apartment in Hamilton and that the man had a bloody nose and that a female had just left the apartment and was putting clothing into a vehicle in the parking lot. According to the charging documents in the case, Officer Lewis and Sgt. Scoggins heard several loud “bangs” as they approached the apartment complex. But this was followed by a second set of 5 to 7 shots that they recognized immediately as gunfire. Approaching the upstairs room from which the noise had come, the officers observed several bullet holes in the door. A third officer, Eldridge, arrived and they announced their presence and ordered the shooter to come to the door. The person inside responded, according to the charging affidavit, by firing 15 rounds through the door, forcing the officers to take cover. The shooter, later identified as Tyler Kain Butler, continued to fire another 20 to 30 rounds through the door as the officers called for back-up. According to the documents, while this was going on a couple of men approached the apartment complex and were intercepted by one of the officers. He said they demanded to speak to Butler, the

shooter. It states that the men were uncooperative and Officer Williams, “ultimately took control of the phone and began speaking with the defendant, who continued to shoot through the front door.” Responding to questions from the officer, Butler said his family was not present and were safe in the parking lot and that no one else was present in the apartment. Williams told him that “nobody else needed to get hurt, and the Defendant responded that he would kill any law enforcement officers that came to the door.” When the officer told him again that nobody needed to die, that was followed by several more shots through the door. The next time he repeated that nobody needed to get hurt, however, the affidavit states “the defendant said he was coming out and not to shoot him.” According to the affidavit, he did exit and initially complied with the officer’s instructions, “but became combative and stated multiple times that officers should shoot him.” Instead, Butler was taken into custody. An AR-15 rifle with a bipod was found inside the apartment facing the front door. The gun was still smoking and had

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All in a day’s work Dangerous incidents end without injuries, with aid of law enforcement By Michael Howell Responding to a domestic dispute or a domestic violence call is one of the most dangerous situations a law enforcement officer may face. Emotions may be running extremely high, making the actions of those involved unpredictable. The presence of law enforcement may be viewed as an intrusion and they could become a target. Sometimes, one of those involved may even want to die and may even want the police to pull the trigger. According to charging documents filed in Ravalli County Justice Court by Deputy District Attorney Thorin Geist, something like this has happened twice this month, one week apart, in unrelated cases. The first occurred on January 4, when four Hamilton Police officers, including Officer Bryson Lewis, Sgt. Joshua Scoggins, Officer Norm Williams and Officer Michael Eldridge, all responded to a call from a woman stating that

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our Stevensville Community. Mrs. Ferguson is also a key player on our School Improvement Team as well as participating regularly in our Student Intervention Program. “Stevensville High School is lucky to have such a committed and positive teacher on staff,” said Gum.

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was missing from beside his bed, which made him upset. He then went and got his AR-15 rifle from the gun safe, set it up on the floor and began firing through his bedroom door. A search warrant was obtained the following day and several firearms, and several hundred rounds of ammunition were recovered from inside the apartment along with several pipes used to smoke marijuana. Sixty-seven spent .223 casings were found in the vicinity of the rifle. In an inmate kiosk call, reviewed by officers, Butler reportedly told his mother and sister that he doesn’t remember what happened. He is quoted saying “I f….d up really bad,” and that he “blacked out, lost my shit.” He was also quoted as saying, “I’m glad I didn’t hurt anybody.” Damage to the building and to the inside of Lentz’ apartment and possessions are estimated at more than $1500 each. Butler has been charged with three felony counts of attempted deliberate homicide for having purposely or knowingly attempted to cause the death of the police officers Lewis, Eldridge, and Sgt. Scoggins; one count of assault with a weapon for purposely or knowingly having caused reasonable apprehension of death or serious bodily injury in Mariah Lentz using a weapon; one felony of criminal endangerment; and one felony count of criminal mischief for the property damage. In an unrelated incident, about a week later, Deputy County Attorney Thorin Geist entered a felony complaint against Daniel Marc Lieberg, alleging that on or about January 11, 2020, Ravalli

set off a smoke alarm. Loaded gun magazines were found nearby and several pipes “used to ingest drugs were observed in plain view.” When two officers went to check on the tenant living in the apartment directly across from where the shots were fired, they found that door also riddled with bullet holes. When nobody responded, officers kicked open the door to determine if someone inside may have been injured and need medical help. The woman who made the initial calls to report the disturbance, Mariah Lentz, was located inside the residence, “terrified, but uninjured despite the ordeal.” It was later determined that 29 rounds had entered her apartment. She was in the living room when the bullets started shooting through and was able to crawl to the back bedroom where she hid next to a bathtub for cover. One bullet penetrated all the way to the back bedroom. Downstairs tenants reported hearing an argument between the upstairs tenant and his girlfriend. The woman was observed leaving and a man arrived a short time later. The shooting began shortly after the man left, they said. Many tenants heard the argument, and several heard the gunfire, but no other tenants were injured. At the county detention center, according to the charging documents, Butler waived his rights and told detectives that he had gotten into a fight with his girlfriend and her mother that evening. He said after they left he noticed that an AK-47 rifle

County Sheriff’s Deputy Daryl Petz responded to a 9-1-1 report that a man was on his way to a residence on Antrim Way [northeast of Stevensville] to “have a shoot-out with the people in the house.” Lieberg, it states in the affidavit of probable cause, had recently been dating a woman named Heather Moore. After breaking up, it states, Moore had returned to the residence on Antrim Way to move her belongings out of the home. She was accompanied by some friends as well as her mother and Lieberg’s mother. It states in the affidavit that Lieberg had become “increasingly paranoid” and apparently had security cameras installed at the home. He saw Moore and her friends at the home through the video camera system and initiated communication with her. In that communication, it stated, Lieberg made threats to have a shoot-out with Moore and other people who were at the home. He sent text messages to her, the affidavit states, saying “you have turned me into a monster and now I am going to show you what I am capable of.” Additionally, “I hope you have the cops are waiting for me cuz I can’t f*****g wait to shoot it out with them.”…. “Now you get to watch the cops kill me. Hope you got everything you wished for, looks like you just turned my parents’ house into a war zone, congratulations….” Deputy Petz arrived at the residence and met with all the individuals at the house before Lieberg arrived. He was told that Lieberg had just called and that he was on his way and had a gun.

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When he observed Lieberg’s vehicle approaching on the road, Deputy Petz drew his weapon and the vehicle came to a stop 15 feet behind the patrol car. According to the affidavit, Lieberg refused to get out of his car after commands and was screaming profanities at the people on the scene and to Deputy Petz. Petz observed that Lieberg had a handgun that he held up to his head. At some point, Lieberg’s mother and Moore’s mother approached him in his vehicle and eventually were able to convince him to give them the handgun. However, Lieberg also had a shotgun “that he then brandished and pointed towards the roof of the van.” He then told Deputy Petz that he was leaving the scene and drove away from the home heading east. Petz observed that the handgun had the safety off, was loaded with a live round in the chamber, and seven more live rounds in the magazine. He alerted RCS Sgt. Ike

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2019: Monumental year for Montana ranchers By Fred Wacker, President, Montana Stockgrowers Association

We’ve reached a pivotal moment for Montana farmers and ranchers, as three critical trade deals are finalized and implemented. The benefits here are enormous, and I strongly believe Montana’s agricultural industry can look forward to renewed success and optimism this year. As a fourth-generation Montana rancher from Miles City, and the President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, the steps we took over the last year will deliver big wins for Montana agriculture. First, the United States signed a historic trade deal with Japan – one that will open the door for more Montana ag products in Japan. If there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that the Japanese are crazy about our agricultural products – especially our Montana beef. This new trade deal will allow us to meet their needs – meaning a boost to Montana ranchers. This deal ensures that over time, Japanese tariffs on beef and pork products will drop from nearly 40%, to 9% and without this trade deal wheat sales in Montana would be expected to plummet $150 million annually for our wheat farmers. It was an honor to be with Senator Daines as President Trump signed this agreement. Both these men worked tirelessly to put Montana agriculture first and to ensure that we leveled the playing field to compete on fair terms, reduced tariffs, and are able to now get more of our great Montana beef, wheat, and other products to this market. Next, Congress has finally acted on the United States-Mexico-

Re: FWP recommendation for free-roaming bison

Dear Editor, It was highly unethical of Chuck Denowh to use the Missoulian’s Guest Column to spread misinformation about FWP’s scientifically-based findings regarding the future possibility for free-roaming bison in Montana. His implication that FWP’s finding “dramatically intensifies conflict over wildlife management in Montana” is pure baloney. His statement that FWP is advancing the agenda of a radical, out-ofstate environmental group is pure poppy-cock. The specialists (scientists) who work for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) began researching free-roaming bison eight years ago. They held public hearings and solicited written comments from concerned groups and individuals. Those scientists reached a conclusion based on solid scientific evidence AND on the wants and needs of Montana’s citizens. Mr. Denowh’s claims that FWP’s finding will “force free-roaming bison onto private property.” He seems to have forgotten that Montana is a “fenceout” state. If I don’t want my neighbor’s cows (or free-roaming bison) on my property it is my responsibility to fence them out. What I find most astonishing is Mr. Devowh’s foolhardy statement that it is “the thousands of Montanans who provide habitat to wildlife.” He obviously has no understanding of the simple fact that, it is nature’s complex ecosystems (yes, even including

Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. As our second and third largest trad ing partners, Mexico and Canada are vital partners and this deal will be a huge boost to our agricultural economy. This deal is estimated to add a nearly $70 billion boost to the nation’s GDP, as well as create nearly 180,000 new jobs. USMCA will be great for the Beef industry. Finally, there’s even more good news to share, if you can believe it. President Trump just signed the first phase of a historic trade deal with China. This is an enormous accomplishment after intense negotiations. The progress made in this deal gives our farmers and ranchers the certainty they desperately need and access to yet another market to sell the best of what Montana has to offer. The wait was worth it. This will also be great for Montana Beef. There’s little doubt it’s been a difficult time for our Ag producers especially over these last few years, and it was not easy to get to this point but we are grateful to President Trump for keeping his word and delivering on better, fair trade deals. I’m also incredibly thankful for Senator Daines for his leadership, for fighting for our farmers and ranchers every step of the way, and for his own negotiations in securing these monumental deals. I hope you will join me in applauding all the work that President Trump and Senator Daines have done for Montana agriculture as their hard work has delivered huge wins for Montana ranchers and farmers.

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wildlife) which provide a home and support for human existence on Earth. Because he disagrees with MWP’s findings and without relying on a single fact, Mr. Denowh blames FWP for doing the bidding of an extreme-environmentalist out-of-state organization. In doing so, he revealed what he truly is, one of our state’s most notorious backroom political operatives. A more complete and unbiased understanding of bison management in Montana is available on FWP’s website at http:// fwp.mt.gov/fishAndWildlife/management/bison/. Michael Hoyt Corvallis

Identity politics

Dear Editor, It’s that time of year again when everybody is supposed to celebrate the life of MLK, especially his color-blind dream for American society. It seems that over the past several years, however, it has been conservatives who have been more likely to celebrate that dream than liberals or progressives. The cause of this liberal failure is identity politics, which has been embraced by the entire Left, including the Democratic Party. On May 22, 2019, black Georgia Democrat, and failed candidate for governor, Stacey Abrams, said her party should not pretend it doesn’t practice identity politics, because “identity politics is exactly who we are, and it’s exactly how we won [in the 2018 mid-term elections].” On July 13, 2019, first-term Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and a black member of “The Squad” said: “We don’t need any more brown faces that

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don’t want to be a brown voice. We don’t need black faces that don’t want to be a black voice. We don’t need Muslims that don’t want to be a Muslim voice. We don’t need queers that don’t want to be a queer voice.” Insisting that someone with a “brown” or “black” face must adhere to and be an advocate for a certain ideology (presumably a progressive one) – in other words, that one’s skin color ought to determine how one thinks and acts – is textbook racism. Identity politics has turned MLK’s famous quote about the color of skin and character on its head. Adherents of identity politics judge people exclusively by the color of their skin regardless of the content of their character. That’s who Democrats have become. Henry Fowler Stevensville

Support for Trump Dear Editor, Trump bashing has become a national sport that seems to be even more popular than football. Hence, no surprise to see the Guest Comment in your January 8 edition entitled “Who informed President Trump?” Whatever he might be, President Trump is certainly not stupid, and has not surrounded himself with stupid people. Had Obama taken out a major terrorist (remember Osama bin Laden?) such as General Soleimani, he would have been lauded instead of criticized. I support President Trump and the actions he takes to keep our country safe, even if many armchair quarterbacks out there do not. Teresa Larsen Victor

U.S. Senate may alter Constitution

Dear Editor, With the Impeachment Trial, our U.S. Senators will either uphold the tried and true principles of our Constitution or they will plow new ground. Each Senator must ask: “Do I intend for future presidents to conduct their re-election campaign just as Pres. Trump is doing? Specifically, can future presidents distribute or refuse to distribute the foreign aid allocated by Congress in order to demand help in getting re-elected?” If the Senate votes to let the President get away with his richman antics, then our government is forever changed. The Senate will essentially establish an 8-year term for a President who is tied to foreign interests. Every future President -- be they Democrat, Republican, Green, or Socialist -- can take advantage of President Trump’s innovative and dangerous campaigning. Carole Mackin Helena

Thank you to Daines for Water Rights Protection Act

Dear Editor, In water law, the most important thing is getting your water. Montana’s Senator Steve Daines has introduced the Montana Water Rights Protection Act (MWRPA) to provide federal settlement of the water rights claims of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT). Without this legislation, Montana will face

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years of expensive litigation and uncertainty in trying to resolve these claims, and will assuredly reach a worse conclusion. This is due to the undeniable fact that in water law, a settlement allows you to structure protection for junior water rights in a way that a trial does not. And make no mistake, the junior water rights being protected by this settlement are the non-Tribal water rights. To put it in blunt terms, the nonTribal farmers and ranchers, both on and off the Reservation, have the most to gain from this settlement, and the most to lose from litigation. Al Olszewski, a physician who is running for Governor, has attacked the MWPRA with a variety of false claims, in an apparently hopeless bid to keep alive the one issue which motivates his Gubernatorial campaign. The Doctor’s prescription is worse than the disease. First, Al is wrong that this bill grants off-Reservation rights to the CSKT across Western Montana. The bill actually requires the Tribes to give up over 97% of their off-Reservation claims, and almost all of the remaining claims are co-owned by the State. Without the Daines legislation, irrigators across Western Montana will be forced to go back through the (already decades overdue) Water Court adjudication, pay their water lawyers again, and risk losing priority to a Tribal water right that the CSKT had already agreed to dismiss. The second false attack is that this law takes away over 36,000 acres of State Land within the Reservation. No, the federal settlement allows the exchange of 36,808 acres that are currently in a scattered patchwork across the Reservation, to be exchanged for an equivalent acreage of Federal land outside the Reservation. The exchange only proceeds if the Montana Land Board approves it, just like it does for every land banking exchange. Think about the benefits of this exchange. Montana could give up scattered and already-logged lands across the Reservation in order to gain consolidated timbered Federal lands to add to its forestry program. My home town of Townsend just saw the temporary closure of RY Timber because we can’t get enough timber off federal lands. We would love to see the addition of 36,000 acres of forest land into the State Land Trust, where we know we can get a timber sale and bring back some jobs. Dr. Al has more false attacks on the MWRPA, which are all

incorrect, and which you can see for yourselves if you contact Senator Daines’ office. But let me leave you with what this settlement actually accomplishes. This settlement resolves the last remaining Tribal water rights claims in Montana. This settlement guarantees irrigation water rights at historic levels to irrigators on the Flathead Reservation. This settlement provides funds to repair a massive irrigation canal system that is falling apart. And this settlement eliminates thousands of off-Reservation water rights claims across Western Montana, so that every irrigator who has gone through the adjudication can rest easy with his or her water rights. One of the worst ideas I have heard in a long time is Dr. Al’s plan to remove $55 million from the 2015 Legislation and use it to fight Tribal claims in Water Court. That money was appropriated to install accurate measuring devices across the irrigation project to guarantee farmers received their historic deliveries. Let that sink in for a minute. A wealthy doctor, who does not have to struggle to make a living from agriculture, wants to take $55 million away from ensuring irrigators get their historic water deliveries. And he wants to give it to a pack of lawyers to fight against a bunch of water right claims that the Tribes have already agreed to dismiss forever. Besides being illegal, it is entirely selfdefeating. For the critics of this legislation, the most important thing is carrying on an inflammatory argument for the sake of a losing political campaign. For the irrigators, the most important thing is getting their water. I am thankful Senator Daines sides with the irrigators. Cory Swanson Broadwater County Attorney.

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Hamilton Senior Center activities

Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Cribbage 2nd & 4th week, 1 p.m.; Toenail Care by appt. 1st & last week; Bingo 1st & 3rd week, 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Toastmasters 6:30-8 a.m.; Western Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.; Clogging 1-4 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge for Fun, 10 a.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Friday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Pinochle 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks, 1 p.m. Saturday: Flea market, 2nd week, Sept-May 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Special Bingo 1st week, Oct-May, 12 noon; Sunday: Bridge 1-5 p.m. For info: 363-5181.

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, 6:30-9:30 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. 2nd and 4th Thursday: Cribbage at 12:15 pm 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+) meet at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 donation but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches through MAS (Missoula Aging Services). Call 529-1819 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, multibid racehorse) are played on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and 1st 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 363-0142.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Monday: 7 p.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 5475 Farm Land Road, Lolo 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 3rd Saturday: Women’s Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 224 Linder Street, Florence Sunday: Big Book Study Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Victor Senior Center, 243 5th Ave. Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.

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.

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.

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 4 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.

Exercise classes

The following sessions, all by donation, are held at St. Francis

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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-$23,107; 2- $31,284; 3-$39,461; 4-$47,638; 5-$55,815. For each additional family member add $8,177. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.

Florence American Legion

Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. 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 Chuck at 253-380-7016.

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.

Addresses requested

American Legion Unit 94 is requesting addresses for those serving overseas from family and friends so that they may send Troop Boxes throughout the year. Contact Carol at 406-529-9908.

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 meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .

VA medical rides

The DAV Transportation System has a hub in the Bitterroot with rides available Monday through Friday. To book a ride to your VA Medical appointments, call Dena at 363-8396. Give at least 72 hours notice. The hub is always looking for volunteer drivers. For information call Dena at 363-8396.

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.

Rotary Club

The Hamilton Rotary Club meets Mondays, 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. First Street, Hamilton. For information about Rotary, call 363-2960.

Lions Club

The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its meetings the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant 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, 406-3810922, for more information.

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

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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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Model train club

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Radio Club

Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers 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 Quilt Club

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 Anna Arntz at 707-481-3233.

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 or visit http://bigskyfiberartsguild.org.

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, 406-360-

The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, on the First Friday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m., or by special request. The BVMRR Club will be running trains every Saturday over the holidays from Nov. 30-Dec. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.

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

The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of every other 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 Claudia at 406642-3477.

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 Mike Turner at 406-360-7262 or Jeanine New at 303-929-2430 for more information. continued on next page

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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 blankets, sheets and comforters. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 369-0394 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.

Family Shelter

The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot meets on the third Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at Canyon View Church, 195 Skalkaho Road. Everyone is welcome.

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.

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, Hamilton. All are welcome. For information contact Judy Rothie, (406) 564-8613.

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.

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.

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.

Parkinson’s support group

A Parkinson’s support group meets the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at Sapphire Lutheran Homes. All are welcome. Contact Susan, 369-0535, for more information.

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.

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group for families and friends with a loved one who experience mental challenges, meets the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Cornerstone Church, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. For more information contact Donna at (406) 381-9884 or Arlene at (406) 239-1708.

Family History Libraries

The Family History Center has two locations here in the Bitterroot Valley: Hamilton and Stevensville. Come research your family history with specialists who are happy and ready to assist you in finding your ancestral records. They can also help you organize photos and stories about people in your family tree. The Family History Center has free access to genealogical sites. You are invited to come and have fun discovering your family history at either of the two Family History Center locations. Hamilton Family History Center Located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 401 N 8th Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Ring the bell at the WEST entrance for admittance (up high) Tuesday 11am-3pm Wednesday 11am-3pm and 6pm-8pm Thursday 11am-3pm You may call and schedule private or group appointments by calling 406-363-5146. Stevensville Family History Center Located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road Stevensville, MT 59870 Ring the bell at the EAST entrance for admittance Monday 12pm-4pm Tuesday 9am-4pm Wednesday 6:30pm-9:00pm Thursday 12pm-4pm Friday 12pm-4pm You may call and schedule private or group appointments by calling 406-777-5018.

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.

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

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Music 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.

Drum Circle

Join in 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. Meets at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol. com), Facebook at CSLBitterroot or visit the website: CSLBitterroot.org.

Three Mile Coffee Club Saturday bingo 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.

Volunteers needed

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.

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 is a group of ordinary people determined to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this most important field of science. The group meets every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center in Hamilton. New members invited and welcomed. Visit the website at www//Quantumgb or e-mail blaise.favara@gmail or call 3630683 for more information.

Center for Spiritual Life

Center for Spiritual Life holds Sunday Services at 328 Fairgrounds Road, across from Hamilton High School. Come 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 information call Dave Schultz at 381-2355, visit CSLBitterroot.org, or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.

Course in Miracles Study Group

Join a weekly ongoing and deepening discussions of A Course in Miracles; a journey of spiritual transformation. The class meets Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. By donation. More information on Facebook: CSLBitterroot, or at cslbitterroot.org., or call Selma at 381-6480.

Rainbow Refuge

A spiritual support group for people of alternative lifestyles, and for those who love them. Meets every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Contact Jenny or Luanne at 3755237; RainbowRefuge406@gmail. com/

Special Saturday Bingo is held every third Saturday of the month at Victor Senior Center. Doors open at 12 noon, play at 1 p.m. $1 per card. $1 admission. Must be 18 to play. Snacks and coffee available. Everyone welcome. Call Glenda at 360-3074 for more information.

Socrates Cafe

Socrates Café takes place every other Tuesday evening (May 14) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Join in the philosophical discussions. Bring questions to be selected and discussed at the meeting. You are invited to examine, learn and think with others. Learn how others view the world. Together generate community, understanding and change together. Tea, coffee and cookies are provided.

Laundry Love

Laundry Love Hamilton, a monthly laundry event for homeless and low-income individuals/ families, takes place the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fast & Fluffy, 115 Pine Street, Hamilton. 3 loads per individual/family. Check in with a Laundry Love Hamilton volunteer to sign in and receive your washer card. All laundry detergent, fabric softener and quarters will be supplied by Laundry Love Hamilton. Laundry guests must remain on site. Laundry Love Hamilton is made possible by donations, business sponsorships, fundraisers and volunteers. For more information or to inquire on how your business/organization can help, contact Laundry Love Hamilton by email: laundrylovehamiltonmt@gmail. com.

Wed, January 22 Free Throw Contest

The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will be held Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Middle School Gym. This event is free of charge and open to all Ravalli County youth ages 9-14. Registration/score sheets and information sheets are available from all public school physical education teachers in the valley. For more information, call Rick Borden, 363-6027.

Quilters Guild

The Bitterroot Quilters Guild will meet Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. Anyone with an interest in quilting is encouraged to come early to socialize and shop the ‘Ugli Bin’ for a bargain before the meeting; doors open at 6 p.m. Bill Smith and his wife Suzette from the Three Mile Store will share a Trunk Show of their work during the second half of the meeting. Refreshments will be served, and members share their own projects during a Show and Tell. Membership in the Guild is open to quilters from beginner through advanced; contact Tena Chapman, Membership Chair, at 406-381-4755, or attend Wednesday’s meeting as a guest. For more information, visit the Bitterroot Quilters Guild on Facebook.

Thurs, January 23 Montana climate presentation

Bruce Maxwell, one of the lead authors of the 2017 Montana

Climate Assessment (MCA), will speak Thursday, January 23 at 7 p.m. in the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor’s office public meeting room (1801 N. First Street, Hamilton). The talk is sponsored by the Bitterroot Climate Action Group (BCAG), and will be free and open to the public. The Montana Climate Assessment is a report prepared by experts at the direction of Governor Steve Bullock. The purpose of the MCA report was to analyze the predicted effects of climate change on Montana, with region-specific predictions of the likely consequences for water, forests, and agriculture. Dr. Maxwell is a Professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Science at Montana State University, specializing in agroecology, invasive plant ecology, and weed biology. His contributions to the MCA focused on the effects of global warming on agriculture in Montana. Dr. Maxwell will describe the findings of the MCA and will update those findings with more recent information. Understanding the range of likely results of global warming should help Bitterroot Valley residents adjust their farming, gardening, forestry, and business practices accordingly.

Friday, January 24 Labyrinth walk

A new moon labyrinth walk will be facilitated at River Street Dance Theater on Friday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. This event is a walking meditation; a time for reflection and quieting the mind. Wear comfortable clothing. By donation and registration is not required. Proceeds will benefit Redsun Labyrinth in Victor. Call or text Barb for more information at (406)531-5699.

Sat January 25 Adventure series

“Paint Pour Planets” is the theme of the free adventure series for kids on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton. Explore the universe as you create out of this world celestial planets! Mix paint with glitter glue and swirl it around your cardboard planet to form brilliant heavenly orbs, talk about your favorite planet and the wonders of space! For more information contact the museum at 363-3338.

Sunday, January 26 Trap-release workshop

Footloose Montana will present a free trap-release workshop on Sunday, January 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State Street, Hamilton. Trapping season has begun. What will you do if your pet gets caught in a trap? Learn first aid and how to handle a trap in an emergency. Learn trap regulations and how to avoid traps. Be prepared when you venture outdoors with your best friend! Go to www. footloosemontana.org or footloose montana facebook page for more information. Email info@footloosemontana.org or call 406-2821482 with questions.

Democratic potluck

Ravalli County Democrats will hold a potluck on Sunday, January 26 from to 8 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Grange, 1436 S. 1st Street, Hamilton. Speakers include Congressional candidate Matt Rains as well as Attorney General candidate Ralph Graybill. Bring a favorite dish or beverage to share. For more information contact Bridget at 274-4015 or email bhdolan@yahoo.com

Water Forum pint night

Join the Bitter Root Water Forum for a beer on Sunday, January 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bitter Root Brewing, 101 Marcus in Hamilton. A portion of every brew

sold will benefit building community around the waters of the Bitterroot Valley. Bid at the silent auction from 4 to 7 p.m., enjoy door prizes, and enter a raffle to win a float trip for two with Eddie Olwell of Fishs Eddy O - Fly Fishing Outfitter and Guide Service.

Mon, January 27 Stevi school menu

Monday: Breakfast - Ultimate Breakfast Rounds, fruit, milk; Lunch - Cheese Filled Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce, glazed carrots, apple Slices, bread & butter, milk Tuesday: Breakfast - Strawberry Cream Cheese Filled Bagel Bites, fruit, milk; Lunch - Pizza Pasta, tossed salad with ranch dressing, pineapple tidbits, bread & butter, milk Wednesday: Breakfast Apple Cinnamon Muffins, fruit, milk; Lunch - Burrito Bowl with Chicken, cheese, black beans, rice, lettuce & salsa, sliced peaches, bread & butter, milk Thursday: Breakfast - Blueberry Waffles, fruit, milk; Lunch - Breakfast Sausage, pancakes, tri-tater hash browns, cinnamon applesauce, bread & butter, milk Friday: Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwich, fruit, milk; Lunch - Cheeseburgers, taters, orange slices, bread & butter, milk.

Rotary Club

Steve Buck, General Manager of the Stock Farm Club, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, January 27 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Steve will bring an update on club activities. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.

OULA Fitness Class

OULA Fitness Class will be held Monday, January 27 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at Fort Owen Ranch, Stevensville. OULA is an easy to follow, high cardio, dance fitness class for people of all abilities. It is a motivating hour of high-energy exercise to great music where participants are free to let it all out, and dance free of judgment. Class taught by Alli Bristow, certified OULA fitness instructor. Participants should dress light and comfortably with athletic, running type shoes. Bring a water bottle and your energy for a super fun class! Questions? Contact MSU/Ravalli Extension at 375-6611.

Fish & Wildlife Association

The Ravalli County Fish & Wildlife Association will hold its general meeting on Monday, January 27 at 7 p.m. at the Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W. Main. St. Hamilton. Along with general business, guest speaker will be Mike McTee from the MPG Ranch. Mike will give a presentation of scavenger work where MPG monitored carcasses of big game, gophers and prairie dogs. He will also talk about lead/ non-lead ammo. Tickets for the upcoming February 22nd auction and banquet will be available, along with tickets for a Cooper Rifle raffle. The meeting is open to the public. Anyone with an interest in wildlife issues is invited to attend. For further information, contact Tony at 381-0587.

Tues, January 28 Republican Women

Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speaker will be Sheriff Steve Holton. Ravalli County Republican Women meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Stevensville Civic Club

The Stevensville Civic Club will meet Tuesday, January 28 at 6 p.m. at Kodiak Jax. Plans for the 108th Creamery Picnic, as well as other club projects, will be discussed. Pizza will be served. Members and potential members are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Joan Prather, president, at 531-8401.

Author Zupan presentation

Western writer, Kim Zupan, will speak about his critically acclaimed novel, “The Ploughmen” on Tuesday, January 28 at 7 p.m. in the community room of the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main in Stevensville. Shrewd storytelling. A persuasive and gifted killer. Two acquaintances. One evil, one perplexed. A young, eager deputy sheriff and a ruthless killer become friends between the jail bars. “What happens when a decent man befriends an indecent one? How long can evil remain locked away?” — New York Times Book Review. Academy Award-winning actor and director Ed Harris is working to bring this novel to the screen. Harris has scouted Montana several times and intends to film in Montana. “The more I spent time with [the novel] the more I liked it because of the characters, and it’s a really good story,” Ed Harris said of Zupan’s novel. Zupan will also share highlights from his new work, now in revisions, titled “Slaughterhorse Road.” There will be time for Q & A after the discussion. A native Montanan, Kim lives in Missoula and grew up in and around Great Falls, where much of his novel “The Ploughmen” is set. For twenty-five years, he made a living as a carpenter while pursuing his writing. He has also worked as a smelter man, pro

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rodeo bareback rider, ranch hand, Alaska salmon fisherman, and teacher. Zupan holds an MFA from the University of Montana. Advance registration is requested. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Sat, February 1 Beekeepers

Beekeepers of the Bitterroot is presenting its annual Beginning Beekeeping Class on Saturday, February 1st at the Bitterroot River Inn and Conference Center in Hamilton from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This class is designed for wannabe beekeepers or anyone interested in supporting our pollinators. Registration is required and lunch is included in the $20 registration fee. Check in at 8:45 a.m. Go to beekeepersofthebitterroot.org for more information and a link to the registration page, or call Loren at 406-544-3515.

Wed, February 5 Garden Club

The Stevensville Garden Club will meet Wednesday, February5 at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street in Stevensville. Members will hear about how we can help our feathered friends endure our Bitterroot winter. Becky Peters and Susan Nelson from the Bitterroot Audubon Society will tell you about some of the birds you could expect to see this time of year and how to give them a boost and enjoy watching them around your home during the cold winter season. The public is invited to attend. Call Colleen at 273-3973 for more info.

Friday, February 7 Tues, February 11 Water Forum pint night

Join the Bitter Root Water Forum for a beer at the Blacksmith Brewing Company on First Friday in downtown Stevensville on Friday, February 7th from 5 to 8 p.m. Every brew sold helps support the Water Forum’s work to bring the community together for clean water. Raffle tickets will be available for a float trip for two with Eddie Olwell of Fishs Eddy O - Fly Fishing Outfitter and Guide Service. Tickets will also be available for the International Fly Fishing Film Festival on March 5th.”

Sun, February 9

Youth Mental Health First Aid

A Youth Mental Health First Aid class will be held Tuesday, February 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Free registration with limited spaces. Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage or CPR. Sometimes, first aid is YOU. A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. Anyone 18 or older can take Youth Mental Health First Aid,

but it is recommended for those who regularly have contact with young people ages 12-18: teachers, coaches, social workers, faith leaders and other caring citizens. Register for this free program online at bit.ly/2Qn13f2. Contact MSU/Ravalli Extension at 3756611 for more information.

Sat, February 15 Cowboy Ball

Round up your friends and join us February 15th for the 9th Annual Cowboy Ball! Shodown will be playing great dance music at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton. They will be joined

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Community dance party

Do you love to dance but don’t get the chance? Come to the first Retro Community Dance Party on Sunday, February 9 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at River Street Dance Theater in Hamilton. This is a free event for the whole family, in the tradition of community dances of the past in small towns all over America. No expertise required, just come and have fun with a fabulous playlist of music, refreshments and a kid zone to let the little ones roam! Try out the old fashioned “dance card” activity, and look forward to future events with themes, instruction, deejays and more!

Valentine dance

Five Valley Accordion Club will hold a Valentine dance and jam on Sunday, February 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sunrise Saloon, 110 Strand, Missoula. $4 members, $5 guests. All are welcome.

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by Up N Smokin’ who will provide food and libations will be provided by Rainbow Bar. Participate in the feed bucket raffle, live auction, silent auction and calf-pie bingo, all benefitting rodeo grounds improvement projects. The night of fun starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes until midnight. Just $10 gets adults in the door, $5 for students and kids under 5 are free. Reserve a premium table for 8 guests - $250 includes entry and 16 drink tokens. Reserve a regular table for 8 guests - $175 includes entry and 8 drink tokens. Bringing back the ever popular “sweetheart tables,” - reserved tables for 2 including drink tokens for $75. For more info contact fairgrounds@rc.mt.gov or 363-3411.

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AMISH BENEFIT

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Friday, February 7th Serving Dinner 5:00 - 8:00pm Auction at 7:00 pm!! All proceeds go to Stevensville Amish School Join us at: ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY CENTER 333 Charlos St, Stevensville

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The purpose of the benefit dinner and auction is to raise the funds needed for the local Amish children to attend their Parochial school. All of the auction items are donated with 100% OFF THE PROCEEDS GOING TO THE SCHOOL. Be sure to attend this event to enjoy a delicious meal, and take several useful action items home with you! To Donate Auction Items Call Jake 406-274-8348 • Matt 406-360-0884 • Caleb 406-552-7924 Questions Call David 406-552-3688 • Joe 608-293-4662 • Marcus 406-493-7484

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County Sheriff’s Department, or any of the other Defendants, officers or agencies involved in the investigation of Meagher’s homicide, those Defendants failed to take any action to disclose this plainly exculpatory information to Lawrence, his defense attorney, the prosecution, or the Court.” It is claimed that Ravalli County officers took no action in furthering investigation of David Nelson until 18 years later, in 2016, when Fred Nelson reiterated his previous statements about his uncle’s involvement in the

Meagher murder to officers from the Dillon Police Department, who finally alerted Montana Department of Justice, Department of Criminal Investigation agents, resulting in a reinvestigation of the homicide 22 years after the fact. DNA evidence was subsequently obtained from a piece of rope found at the crime scene that definitively linked David Nelson to the murder and absolving Jenkins and Lawrence. David Nelson is currently serving a life sentence in Montana State Prison after pleading guilty to the 2015 homicides of Greg and Beverley Giannotti. Greg Giannotti died after Nelson repeatedly struck him with a hammer, the

same way he killed Meagher. The wrongful conviction of Jenkins and Lawrence were vacated on April 13, 2018. They were released from prison a few days later. At the Commission meeting where the settlement agreement was approved, Commissioner Jeff Burrows stated, “I don’t know how we got a case Jenkins v. Ravalli County given the almost zero part that Ravalli County played in this suit. We definitely weren’t a major part of it and maybe not even a minor part in it. I think you could argue that we really had no liability in this case. This is one of those in which MACo [Montana Association of Coun-

ties], the insurer, decided to make a universal settlement with all parties and we were kind of forced into a corner as being part of the settlement.” “I think it’s unfair the way it was settled in this case,” Burrows continued. “I think we should have been removed from this settlement completely. But it is what it is and MACo kind of drives the bus on these settlements.” Commissioner Chairman Hoffman said simply, “I concur.”

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County recruiting election judges

The Ravalli County Election Office is needing to recruit electors to be part of the Election Judge team at the polling places for the upcoming June 2nd Primary Election and the November 3rd General Election. Election Judges are responsible for greeting voters as they come into the polling place, directing them to the correct precinct, issuing ballots, along with many other activities happening at the polls on Election Day. Poll hours are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is a 2-3 hour required training that will be held the week of March 10th. Judges must be registered to vote in Ravalli County. Judges will receive $9.00 per hour for their time. Anyone interested should call the Election Office at the number above.

FEBRUARY IS PET DENTAL MONTH

Please remember to buckle up & slow down on icy roads this winter

We would love to help restore clean teeth and fresh breath for your pets! Our dental cleaning and polishing process, plus fluoride treatment is

15% OFF during February!

Call the clinic 961-3077 to schedule an appointment for your dog or cat

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CLINIC HOURS 8:00-5:30 MON-FRI

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LONE ROCK ADULT EDUCATION WINTER/SPRING 2020 FIRST AID/CPR, AED Instructor: Alice & Ron Brace Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: - $20.00 (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/4 Classes Thursdays Jan. 30 Feb. 6, 13, 20

6 – 8 pm

This course is an American Safety and Health Institute First Aid/CPR & AED course. You will learn CPR, AED, and First Aid for adults, children and infants. It will provide a hands-on experience with mannequins and AEDs. You will receive a 2-year certification in CPR/First Aid & AED with the completion of this class. The Book, Supplies and Completion Card are included in the material fee.

FIREARM SAFETY, HANDLING, AND OPERATIONS Instructor: Jeremiah DeFord Class Fee: $20.00 8 Hours/4 Classes Thursdays Jan. 30 Feb. 6, 13, 20

6 – 8 pm

This course is to familiarize you with most common firearms and their functions. We will discuss handguns, shotguns, and rifles. The course will cover maintenance, storage, handling, ammunition selection, and accessories. This is a great introductory course for the new firearm owner or as a refresher.

NATURE JOURNALING Instructor: Valerie Bayer Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $10.00 (Paid to Instructor) 5 hours/ 5 Classes Tuesdays Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

7 – 8 pm

Learn skills to enhance your time outdoors. Work with a Master Naturalist to start creating your nature journal which will include where to start, with materials and ideas for content. Nature journaling helps one to see the natural world in greater detail, develop a stronger connection with nature and build knowledge of natural history. This class develops skills of observation in nature by using a journal to document, which can be sketches and/or writing. It is the journalist who decides this.

EXPLORING DRAWING & SKETCHING Instructor: Diana Haker Class Fee: $20.00 12 Hours/ 8 Classes Tuesdays Feb. 11, 18, 25 Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

5 – 6:30 pm

EXPLORING COLOR PENCILS – METHODS & MATERIALS Instructor: Diana Haker Class Fee: $20.00 12 Hours/ 8 Classes Thursdays Feb. 13, 20, 27 Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr. 2

5 – 6:30 pm

This is a beginning course exploring the different techniques and methods of producing art with colored pencils. Professional-quality colored pencils were first manufactured as early as 1908 with the German company Faber-Castell. They give the artist the ability to draw but at the same time derive the pleasure of painting. Artists like the use of colored pencils because of the control they offer in their art pieces. The course will give you the necessary skills to use colored pencils in your art creations. Supplies you will need to purchase: 1. Set of 24 student-grade colored pencils 2. Vinyl or kneaded eraser 3. Drawing pad of good quality drawing paper, 11” x 14” 4. Cotton-tipped swabs 5. Pencil sharpener

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN ELDERBERRY SYRUP Instructor: Kaitlin Droughton Class Fee: $5.00 Material Fee: $10.00 (Paid to Instructor - Covers Ingredient Costs) 1.5 hours/ 1 Class Saturday 11 – 12:30 pm Feb. 22 Come and learn how simple it is to make your own elderberry syrup. Elderberry syrup has been used in herbal traditions for centuries, and today it has been found to promote a balanced immune response. Each person will bring home a small jar of syrup!

MEDITATION WITH THE SENSES Instructor: Martha Piersma Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $5.00 - (Paid to Instructor for Informational Pamphlets) 2 Hours/2 Classes Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 pm Feb. 11, 13 You are familiar with your sense of hearing, sight, touch, taste and smell. These senses are a doorway into states of relaxation and excitement. When we learn to appreciate the day to day experiences of living our lives in the world, the effects of chronic stress are diminished. Meditation is a fun way to enjoy life more fully. You can sit in a chair, on the floor, you can lie down or walk around. For most of us one or more of our senses have become dull and this is a fun way to strengthen the sensory experiences you have every day.

This is a beginning or refresher course in drawing and sketching that will explore different techniques and mediums that are used by artists. Drawing and sketching is the first basic skill that one needs to learn and develop before exploring other art mediums. The course will give you the necessary skills to quickly develop your drawing skills.

Martha is a trained meditation mentor in Instinctive Meditation and is excited to share this fun experience with all. Meditation is not what you think it is. We have been led to believe that meditation is sitting cross-legged on the floor and stopping the flow of thoughts. It’s not! Learn how to meditate in a way that supports you. Fall back in love with life!

Supplies you will need to purchase: 1. Drawing pencil set with HB through B6 pencils 2. Vinyl or kneaded eraser 3. Drawing pad of good quality drawing paper, 11” x 14” 4. Ball-point pen, black, medium or fine point 5. Pencil sharpener

BREATHING MEDITATION Instructor: Martha Piersma Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $5.00 - (Paid to Instructor for Informational Pamphlets) 2 Hours/2 Classes Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mar. 10,12

Adult Education Classes would be a GREAT gift for birthdays, holidays, etc.

You breathe approximately 20,000 times a day. It happens automatically. Since your breath is so handy it is often used for meditation. In this course I will share easy to learn methods of becoming interested in breathing. It’s a great doorway into states of relaxation and wonder. It is a great way to manage your stress and to enjoy life more fully. Martha is a trained meditation mentor in Instinctive Meditation and is excited to share this fun experience with all. Meditation is not what you think it is. We have been led to believe that meditation is sitting cross-legged on the floor and stopping the flow of thoughts. It’s not! Learn how to meditate in a way that supports you. Fall back in love with life!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

County selects Hyper-Reach for State Complete Count emergency notification system Committee launches Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton announced Ravalli County has recently selected Hyper-Reach as its new mass emergency notification system. The Hyper-Reach system has replaced AlertSense, which had been in operation with Ravalli County since 2016. Hyper-Reach is a state-of-theart mass emergency notification system designed specifically for public safety. Ravalli County will use the Hyper-Reach system to provide rapid notifications of hazardous or urgent situations, such as severe weather, fires, flooding, evacuations, road closures, criminal activity, and other community alerts. Community members may select a variety of contact methods to receive notifications, including text message, email, telephone calls, and even TTY/TDD service for the hearing impaired. In addition, the system can send broadcast messages to most current mobile telephones (manufactured since 2011) in an affected area by providing access to FEMA’s Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)

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system. “Our job is to protect the citizens of Ravalli County as effectively and efficiently as possible,” said Erik Hoover, Director of Emergency Management for Ravalli County. “We evaluated a number of providers of emergency notification systems, and HyperReach gave us the solution we needed.” Those who had previously registered with AlertSense will need to register with HyperReach to ensure they receive notifications. Landline phones in Ravalli County are automatically registered for urgent emergency alerts, but community and weather alerts to mobile phones and email addresses are only included by enrolling in the system. Community members are encouraged to enroll in the HyperReach system by visiting the website http://hyper-reach.com/mtravalllisignup.html or by calling (406) 2151909. Information and links are also available on the Ravalli County website and links button

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submit their Census questionnaire online. The actual Census count is a federally run effort. The State of Montana does not participate in any of the actual counting activities. The state’s role is promoting why it is so important for Montanans to fill out the questionnaire. Responding to the Census is quick, easy and safe. For every Montana resident counted, a Census study estimates the state receives $20,000 over the decade for funding healthcare programs, public education programs, highways and housing. Census data shapes Montana’s voting districts and will also determine whether Montana will get a second representative in Congress.

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Obituaries William Varien

Stevensville - William “Bill” Varien, passed away on January 12, 2020 at the The Living Centre in Stevensville, surrounded by family members. He was born March 21, 1933, in Monterey, CA to Billand Miriam Varien. He graduated from Carmel, CA high school and graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in geology. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Sacramento, CA from 1953 to 1957. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Carol Varien; three children from a previous marriage, Richard (wife Suzanne) Varien of Reno, NV, daughter Lindsay Firth (husband Nick), and BrookeVarien both of Portland, OR; Cindy Glines (husband Mike) of Modesdo, CA; and Terry Johnson (husband Ken) of San Jose, CA and children Brandon and Krissy Johnson; two step-children, Jack Parton of Cocoa, FL and Cheryl Dahlquist of Stevensville, and grandchildren Nick Dahlqluist

Elizabeth Ann Stackpole O’Connor

of Williston, ND and Danielle Dahlquist and daughter Kemper of Hamilton, MT. He is preceded in death by stepson Brett Parton. Bill was a member and past president of the Hamilton Board of Realtors. His passions were his family, hunting, fishing, and motorcycle riding. Bill will be inurned at a later date in California in the family plots. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Death Notices

Ronnie Anderson David N. Karlik

Stevensville - Ronnie (Hughes) Anderson, 70, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home in Stevensville of natural causes. A memorial service for Ronnie will be held and announced at a later date. Whitesitt Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Darby - David N. Karlik, 77, passed away in the morning, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

Helen M. NewRobert V. Harman berry

Hamilton - Robert V. “Bob” Harman, 88, passed away early in the morning, Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com.

Darby - Helen M. Newberry, 70, passed away early in the morning, Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center in Hamilton. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

Victor - Elizabeth Ann Stackpole O’Connor died peacefully at her creekside home in Victor, MT on Sunday morning, January 5, 2020 surrounded in love by several of her children and grandchildren. Elizabeth, born December 2, 1930 in Brockton, MA, attended local schools in Brockton before graduating from the Carney Hospital School of Nursing in Dorchester, MA in 1952. It was during her time in nursing school that she met her beloved husband, Francis “Franny” William O’Connor, with whom she celebrated 58 years of a full and happy marriage, sharing their love and friendship, laughter and sorrows, until his passing in 2012. Elizabeth, lovingly, known as “Betty” to those closest to her, was a longtime resident of Weymouth, MA where she raised her eight children and worked for over 40 years as the managing nurse of the Whittaker Rest Home prior to her move west to Montana. She will always be remembered for her generosity, selflessness, kindness, and compassion. As if raising eight children, each of whom she wholeheartedly supported and believed in, was not incredible enough, she somehow did so without ever learning to drive. If Franny was not with her, Betty was seen riding her bike or walking to the countless soccer and basketball games, track meets, scouting events, music recitals, parent teacher conferences, and beyond. She never hesitated to take the “T” to downtown Boston with family or friends to see a show, shop, listen to the “Pops,” or tour one of the museums. Countless days were spent at the ocean that she loved from the beaches of the Massachusetts coastline up to Maine with her lobstering family, all while never skipping out on work. Elizabeth was committed to and passionate about her work; a job few could have managed with such humor, love, and grace. Elizabeth, for over four decades, nursed some of the most challenging, yet vulnerable elderly

and mentally ill in a health care system that had otherwise left them behind, always treating them as she would want to be treated, with the dignity and respect they so needed and deserved. For years, Elizabeth would bring her patients home to celebrate holidays with her family. She willingly sacrificed her own needs to ensure there was an open chair and enough to go around for anyone in need of communion and love. She retired in her later years to Montana with Franny, until his death, spending her last years surrounded by the younger generation of grandchildren who she lovingly supplied with jellybeans and memories until her last day. Not insignificant, she will be greatly missed by her faithful golden retriever, Abbey. Elizabeth’s love for cooking, dancing, and music was instilled in all of her family. She will forever be remembered swaying to Willie or Elvis in the kitchen while pre-

paring meals at the kitchen counter. Decades of home cooked family meals, formal Sunday dinners after church, and countless birthday cakes were all lovingly prepared with what looked like ease well into her later years. She was a woman who gave of herself every day; devout in her Catholic faith, in spite of true loss and sorrow, she was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her family, independent and fiercely strong up until her last days. She was greeted in death by her parents, Martin and Lillian Stackpole, her brothers Jerry and Martin Stackpole, her sister Mary MacDonald; and her son Francis W. O’Connor, Jr. And, she is now reunited with her loving husband “Franny”. She will be dearly missed by her seven children, Maureen Lindholm and her husband Robert of Carver, MA, Bridget Bowers of Victor, MT, Elizabeth Robertshaw and her husband Scott

of Marshfield, MA, Sean O’Connor of South Boston, Colleen Alber and her husband Mark of Stevensville, MT, Timothy O’Connor of Boston, and Kerry O’Connor and her husband Jon Foster of Victor, MT; as well as her sister Kathy Savina of Taunton, MA. She is also survived by several grandchildren near and far; Robert, Matthew, and Paul Lindholm, Sean O’Connor, Meghan Bowers, Zachary Robertshaw, Declan and Allanah O’Connor, Cassidy and Cale Alber, and Iris, Penelope and Annabelle Oonagh Foster; along with several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Services and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date when she will return home to be laid to rest with her husband at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, on Cape Cod. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.

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By Jean Schurman Sports Editor

Corvallis grinds out win over Butte Central The Corvallis Blue Devils struggled at the charity line but still came away with a 35-24 Southwest A conference win on Saturday. Corvallis hit only nine of 23 free throws in the contest. “We shoot free throws every night,” said Blue Devil coach Andy Knapp. “The only thing that comes to mind is that we played a hard and emotional game last night (Friday) against Florence. That’s the best explanation I have.” Hannah Martin started the Blue Devils off with a couple of treys in the early minutes of the first quarter and Corvallis had the lead. Butte Central is a young, scrappy team that plays tough defense. There were two Lady Maroons on Corvallis’ Isabel Evans at all times. Evans, a 6’2” post player, is a threat on both the offense and the defense but the double pressure kept her from getting into a groove on offense. By the time the first quarter had ended, Corvallis was only up by three points. Butte Central’s Maddie Kump hit a couple of shots to keep the Lady Maroons close and they built upon that momentum the second quarter. Although Butte Central used a full court press to try and stop the Blue

Isabel Evans and Jenna Jordan (13) battle against Butte Central for the rebound. Jean Schurman photo.

Devils, Corvallis easily handled the press. Corvallis, who only scored three points in the second quarter, had a chance for three more when Hannah Hutchison was fouled on a three point shot attempt. Unfortunately, she was able to convert on any and when the buzzer for the half sounded, Corvallis only had a one point lead. Coach Knapp said the Butte Central defense was tough and tightened up even more in the second half.”Their defense got to those girls, especially in the second half. They didn’t give us a lot in the second half,” he continued. “I expect nothing different when we play Butte Central. Meg (Murphy) is such good coach and these kids play hard.” Corvallis came back in the fourth quarter and slowly pulled ahead behind the play of Ashlynn Nixon and Brook Powell who sank seven free throws to pull away with the win. The Blue Devils are 2-2 in conference play Knapp said that he likes to play back to back games such as the team did on Friday and Saturday nights against Florence and Butte Central. “It gets us tournament minded. That’s what we need to do.”

Corvallis 35, Butte Central

Corvallis - Isabel Evans 5, Hannah Hutchison 2, Madeline Gilder 1, Brooke Powell 5, Hannah Martin 12, Jenna Jordan 4, Ashlynn Nixon 6. Butte Central - Delaney Hasquet 6, Emma Keeley 4, Sofee Thatcher 2, Maddie Kump 8, Taylor Harrington 4. Corvallis played Florence in an inner valley match on Friday. Although this is a non conference match as Corvallis is Class A and Florence is Class B, the rivalry is there none-the-less. As Knapp said, “It’s a valley school, they’re your neighbors. You want to go and play ball against them.” The Blue Devils jumped out to an early lead behind the play of Evans who scored five of her 11 points in the frame. Nixon added a trey to increase the lead while holding Florence to only four points. The Blue Devils continued build on the lead and went on to take a 39 - 23 win. Corvallis 39, Florence 23 Corvallis - Isabel Evans 11, Hannah Hutchison 2, Madeline Gilder 1, Brooke Powell 7, Hannah Martin 8, Jenna Jordan 6, Ashlynn Nixon 4. Florence - Emma Stensrud 2, Kylie Kovatch 4, Kasidy Yeoman 12, Kelsen Zahn 2, Trista Williams 3. The Lady Broncs of Hamilton dropped a conference game to league-leading Dillon on Saturday. Hamilton jumped out to an early lead but was not able to hold on to it. Dillon stepped up their defense and held Hamilton to six points in the second quarter. They went on to win, 40-29. Dillon 40, Hamilton 29 Hamilton - Taryn Searle 2, Abby Johnson 4, Rylee Brackmen 4, Layne Kearns 8, Maggie Ringer

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Dillon - Tylia DeJohn 3, Ainsley Shipman 6, Lauryn Petersen 4, Josey Jones 17, Jordyn Walker 2, Kylee Pittman 4, Madalen Shipman 4. Florence fell to Anaconda, 57-56, on Saturday. The Lady Falcons had the lead for three quarters. However their shooting slowed down in the fourth quarter and Anaconda’s picked up, outscoring Florence by eight points in the final frame. No individual scoring stats were given. Clark Fork, made up of students from Superior and Alberton, defeated Darby, 44-35, in Class C action. The Lady MountainCats jumped out to an early lead and held Darby to only seven points in the first half. Clark Fork 44, Darby 35 Clark Fork - Sorren Reese 11; Isabella Pereira 11; Zoe Kelsey 10; Emmah Baughman 10; Darby Haskins 2. Darby - Gracie Lang 11; Amber Anderson 9; Madison Conner 7; Lyxie Buhler 6; Kimber Schlapman 2. Darby lost to Seeley-Swan, 39-25, on Friday. Victor lost to Seeley-Swan on Saturday.

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Corvallis splits, tops Florence, falls to Butte Central

If you like basketball, the game between Corvallis and Florence was a good one to watch. Between running and gunning, rebounding and steals, there was something for everyone to watch. Florence took the lead early with four different players hitting treys in the first quarter. Eli Pedersen, JP Briney, Zack Christopherson, and Beau Neal all making the long connection. Neal finished the night with 22 points and five treys. By the end of the half, Florence was up by two points and Corvallis was gaining speed. “We needed to play a little better defense,” said Corvallis coach Zane Warnken. “ We need to do a better job of closing down lanes and helping each other. They hit shots, they hit a bunch of shots!” Corvallis regrouped at the half and came out and scored 24 points in the third quarter. Tanner Jessop hit a trey and four free throws in the third quarter to get things going. Caleb Warnken, who struggled offensively in the first half, came back in the second half. “Caleb (Warnken) had to hit those shots,” said Warnken. “Tanner (Jessop) can get going pretty well, he’s quite an athlete and a very good shooter. Cole Trexler is a battler underneath, that bronc riding competition comes out in him really quickly.” The Blue Devils shut down Neal in the fourth quarter and held the Falcons to only three field goals while taking the lead. They went on to win, 66-60. Corvallis 66, Florence 60 Florence - Eli Pedersen 9, JP Briney 12, Zack Christopherson 9, Blake Shoupe 8, Beau Neal 22. Corvallis - Jay Mark Liedle 5, Tanner Jessop 20, Luke Wolsky 9, Caleb Warnken 21, Bryce Mayn 3, Cole Trexler 8. Corvallis had a conference game against Butte Central on Saturday. Although it was a close game, the Maroons came away with the 51-46 win. Jessop hit three treys and Warnken and Wolsky each had one. Butte Central 51, Corvallis 46. Corvallis - Tanner Jessop 19, Caleb Warnken 13, Bryce Mayn 2, Cole Trexler 6, Luke Wolsky 4, Konner Provence 2. Butte Central - Jared Simkins 6, Braden Harrington 14, Trevor Neumann 6, Matt Simkins 11, Gator Yelenich 8, Ryan Wahl

Corvallis’ Luke Wolsky goes up for the basket while a Florence player defends him and JP Briney of Florence looks on. Jean Schurman photo. 4, Brian Holland 2. Warnken said the Blue Devils had only had three conference games prior to the Butte Central game. Their next three games are against the top of the conference, Hamilton, Dillon and Frenchtown. “They’ve all been at the top of the conference for about three years. We believe we have a chance but we have to get better.” Warnken went on to say the pressure is on with a one game playoff game at the end of the season. “We have to get better. We have to be ready. Our goal is to get better each night and to learn to play for 32 minutes, work hard, and trust each other.” Hamilton topped Dillon, 50-40, in a battle of the top Southwest A teams. Dillon took the lead early but Hamilton came on strong in the fourth quarter to outscore the Beavers by nine points and take the win. Trey Searle had 17 points including four treys and eight rebounds to lead the Broncs. Hamilton 50, Dillon 40 Hamilton - Trey Searle 17, Tyler Burrows 9, Carson Rostad 9, Austin Drake 7, Tyson Rostad 3,

Tristan Hanson 3, Josh Dickemore 2. Dillon - B. Anderson 10, J Peterson 7, J Fitzgerald 5, C Johnston 5, C Truman 4, J Kirkley 3, C Curnow 2, C Hoffman 2, J Reiser 2.

Frenchtown defeated Stevensville, 76-38, in conference play. Kellan Beller had 19 points to lead the Yellowjackets. Frenchtown 76, Stevensville 38 Frenchtown - Cade Baker 18, Mason Pyron 2, Brandon Finley 13, Hank Rugg 2, Zack Baker 15, Ben Larson 8, Devin Shelton 10, Kaiden Romney 2, Carson Shepard 3, Jake Hinrichs 3. Stevensville - Ethan Shobe 4, Kellan Beller 19, Tanner Pendergast 9, Sean Craft 2, Gavin Rahl 4. Anaconda handed Florence a 6B loss in a fast-paced high scoring game on Saturday. Zack Christopherson broke loose for 20 points to lead the Falcons. Anaconda 72, Florence 69 Florence - Creagan Keller 2, Eli Pedersen 3, JP Briney 15, Zach Christopherson 20, Blake Shoupe 8, Caden Zaluski 2, Beau Neal 11, Levi Posey 8. Anaconda - Kylar Gochanour 9, Michael Galle 9, Braedon Sawyer 21, Peyton Klanecky 2, Leroy Wilson 1, Eli Saltenberger 13, Landon Hurley 17. Seeley-Swan handed Darby their first conference loss in 13C. The Blackhawks took an early lead and never looked back in the 65-43 win. Nelson Smith had 23 points to lead the Tigers. Seeley-Swan 65, Darby 43 Darby - Nelson Smith 23, Gabe Smith 8, Preston Smith 9,

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Expectations, remembrances FWP looks to improve customer service with license changes and lessons learned There will be days when the fishing is better than one’s most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home. Roderick Haig-Brown, Fisherman’s Spring, 1951. Cal Bird stopped by my shop in northern California, Hat Creek Anglers, on a hot mid-

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan summer afternoon to pick me up on his way to the most challenging stretches of flat water on Hat Creek. Cal wanted to go fishing with me that afternoon and I had agreed. It was an invitation I never refused. Cal was old enough to be my father and the affection we shared was in part a father-son sort of thing. It was born of our mutual love of fly tying and fishing, in which he was the mentor and I was the apprentice, but there was so much more than that. Cal played the role of Zen master behind the vise, unlocking the arcane mysteries of technique, materials, color and the behavior of light, proportion, and ultimately encouraging me to develop, as he had, a personal fly tying style and collection of techniques that went beyond what was written in books. Cal’s most famous fly pattern, today, is probably the Bird’s Nest, a shaggy, buggylooking nymph or wet fly, depending on how it’s tied and fished. That nondescript-looking fly is still deceptively effective. There were many others – the Bird’s Stone nymph and Bird’s Stone dry were mainstays in Dan Bailey’s catalog for many years. Cal received no royalties for their production. He sent a few to his friend Dan, urging him to try them and maybe put them in his catalog if they worked. Most of his patterns, though, were less well known. He tied for his own small shop in San Francisco, where he was a member of the Golden Gate Casting Club and whose members frequented his shop. Still other patterns he held for himself and a few close friends. I’m lucky – I was in that latter

group. Those fortunate enough to watch him tie always came away in a state of awe and admiration, or in the case of advanced fly tyers, mind-boggled because they had seen in his techniques what the novices had missed – you had to reach a certain, rarified level to truly see and appreciate what he was doing. And then, you were balked in trying to duplicate it. He was that good – and that patient and unassuming. He shunned publicity, and was very shy in public. Only a handful of close friends really knew him. He never sought fame or notoriety, and for that reason his flies are not better known today. The lessons he delivered from behind the vise were often metaphors for life lessons. There were no short-cuts. Every fly had to be the best fly you could tie at the time, with the best materials available. Sometimes the materials simply aren’t there, or your hands aren’t quite in sync, but you make each fly the best you can tie at that moment. On the stream, those lessons took life. Over our thirty year friendship, there was always something for me to learn. I never fully arrived – still haven’t. On that sweltering August afternoon when he picked me up to go fishing, I knew there wasn’t a ghost of a chance that we’d catch fish. I went to spend some time with Cal, and to humor him. We stopped by the little mom-and-pop convenience store down the road from the shop on our way to the stream. They made their own sandwiches for the lunch crowd, and the extras went into the display case. “Which kind do you want, Chuck? I’m buying.” I knew better than to argue with that. Lunch in tow, we arrive at Carbon Bridge, where a placid stream flowed between sloped banks of tall grass in a little valley surrounded by towering volcanic bluffs and peaks. There were no others anglers in sight. They all knew what I did – it was fruitless. Cal was benignly unperturbed by all that, and quietly cheerful as he strung up his rod and asked, “What do you think you’ll start with, Chuck?” “I dunno, Cal,” I replied, “Hadn’t really thought about it.” I tried not to let too much indifference creep into my tone. “Well, think about it and choose something,” he encouraged. “You know, the fish are still there, maybe laying in the shadows by the weeds, and you never know… with the right fly…” There was a twinkle in his eye as he looked at me. It worked. My fishing was relaxed but earnest, and in

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between casts I watched Cal work one of his patent nymphs over and through the tangled weed beds. Nonchalant-looking but accurate casts,line mends that were no more than a wee bit of a flip, a rod tip raised ever-soslightly and then lowered, it was a delight to watch him fish.

After a while he suggested that we take a break. We went up to a slight dip in the grassy bank overlooking the stream. He took the sandwiches out of his rucksack. “They sure make good sandwiches there, don’t they Chuck? Just as good as homemade. And the beer stayed cold, where we stashed it under the bank.” He uncapped one, and handed to me. He smiled and went on. “This is a nice little breeze that’s come up… feels a little cooler, laying back in the grass here, than back at your shop.” He smiled again and I smiled back and nodded in agreement. We ate, and talked about what we had tried and why those flies didn’t work, and after a lull in the conversation Cal said, “Just take a look, Chuck… the grass, the oaks below the pines on the hillside, Hatchet Mountain right over there, and just over that ridge, even though we can’t see it from right here, Mount Shasta, and look at the creek: in a few hours there will be fish rising everywhere and a swarm of people casting to every rise – but right now, we have it all to ourselves.” I was beginning to understand why I was there, why Cal brought me. As I let it soak in, he turned to me and said with that twinkle in his eye again, “And you never know, Chuck… it’s like they say… on the very next cast…” Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main in Hamilton. Crossword Answers on page 14 Obituary Information There is no charge for publishing death notices in the Bitterroot Star. The cost for publishing obituaries in the Star is $20 which includes a photo. The best way to submit obituaries and photos is by email to: editor@bitterrootstar.com. For more information contact Victoria at 777-3928.

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Hunters and anglers can expect a few changes this year when they buy their 2020 licenses starting March 1. The most visible change Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks customers will see is a change to license paper. Starting this year, both licenses and carcass tags will be printed on normal-sized paper, and license buyers will be able to print them at home. For years, FWP licenses and tags have been produced on weather-resistant paper. However, this paper is not only expensive, but requires printing technology so outdated that it’s almost impossible to replace. The switch to standard 8.5 by 11-inch paper will provide significant savings and ultimately be easier for customers. What this means is hunters won’t have to wait for special permits or licenses to come in the mail from FWP, but rather will be able to print them at home or at their local license provider. This change also will reinforce the ability in Montana to have your license electronically on your mobile device and not printed out in your pocket. While carcass tags still need to be printed out, other licenses, such as a fishing license, do not. If checked in the field, this electronic version of your license is perfectly legal. FWP recommends that people carry small plastic bags with them while hunting, and place validated carcass tags in the bags before attaching them to an animal. Small plastic bags ideal

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAMELA SHULER, Deceased. Cause No. DP-20-02 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased 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 Chelsey Porter, the Personal Representative, 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 9th day of January, 2020 /s/ Chelsey Porter, Personal Representative 823 Discovery Way, Missoula, MT 59802 BS 1-15, 1-22, 1-29-20. MNAXLP Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Joseph Meek Godfrey, Joseph Meek Godfrey, Petitioner Cause No. DV-19-458/3 Dept. No.: 1 Howard F. Recht NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Joseph Meek Godfrey to Joseph Meek Tacker. The hearing will be on February 19, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Dated: December 13, 2019. /s/ Paige Trautwein, Clerk of District Court By: Mary Fliss, Deputy Clerk of Court. BS 1-8, 1-15, 1-22, 1-29-20. MNAXLP Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Joanne Saylor Warren, Joanne Saylor Warren, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-10/3 Dept. No.: 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Joanne Saylor Warren to Joanne Williams Saylor. The hearing will be on February 27, 2020 at 1:30

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The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Dated: January 13, 2020 /s/ Paige Trautwein, Clerk of District Court By: Janenne Sorenson, Deputy Clerk of Court. BS 1-15, 1-22, 1-29, 2-5-20. MNAXLP Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Cally Lyle Fryer, Cally Lyle Fryer, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-13/3 Dept. No.: 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Cally Lyle Fryer to Cully Lyle Fryer. The hearing will be on February 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Dated: January 13, 2020 /s/ Paige Trautwein, Clerk of District Court By: Janenne Sorenson, Deputy Clerk of Court. BS 1-22, 1-29, 2-5, 2-12-20. MNAXLP PUBLIC NOTICE The TAC will meet on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at 310 Old Corvallis Road. For more information contact Sharna Paddock, Transit Coordinator, BitterRoot Bus, 310 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, MT 59840, 406-363-7484 or Spaddock@ravalliccoa.org or www. ravalliccoa.org. BS 1-8, 1-15-20. MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given to the person hereinafter named and to whom it may concern. For enforcement of a lien in the amount of $425, Venture West Storage, LLC, located at 1008 Hwy 93 N. Victor, MT, 59875, will sell the contents of storage unit D-24, occupied by Robert Rutledge, at auction to the highest bidder. Auction will be held at Venture West Storage, unit D-24 on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. BS 1-15-20. MNAXLP NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 2020 Stevensville Town Council meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. All meetings will be held at 7:00 pm unless published otherwise. Deadline for all agenda items is 12:00 pm on the Wednesday the week prior to the Thursday meeting Attest: Monica Hoffman, Town Clerk BS 1-15, 1-22-20. MNAXLP

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PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 6:30 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Stevensville will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23rd , 2020 at Town Council Chambers, 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, Montana, for the purpose of taking public comment on: Ordinance No. 165 – An Ordinance Updating Building and ADVERTISING Technical Codes for the Town of the Stevensville, Montana Municipal Code All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding the proposed Ordinance.

Comments may be given orally at the hearing, emailed to clerk@ townofstevensville.com or submitted in writing mailed to Town Clerk, P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870 before 3:00 pm January 23rd , 2020. Questions, comments or more information may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271. Attest: Monica Hoffman, Town Clerk BS 1-15, 1-22-20. MNAXLP NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, its successors in interest and/ or assigns, Plaintiff, V. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ARDYCE E. KELLEY; ARDYCE E. KELLEY, deceased ; JAMES RODNEY KELLEY; TIMOTHY ALLEN KELLEY; RAVALLI COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; and all other persons unknown claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real and personal property described in the complaint for foreclosure adverse to plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No. DV-18-68 Department 1 Hon. Howard E. Recht TO BE SOLD AT SHERIFF’S SALE: On the 12th day of February 2020 at 10:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Ravalli County Courthouse , 205 Bedford Street, Suite D, Hamilton, Montana 59840, that certain real property situated in Ravalli County, and more paiiicularly described as follows: Lot lB-1 of Amended Subdivision Plat No. 323, being a.portion of Lot 1, BIG CREEK MEADOWS , Ravalli County, Montana, according to the recorded plat thereof. Together with a 60 foot wide road and utility easement on the West line and a 30 foot wide road and utility easement along the South boundary of Lot 1-A of Amended Plat No. 193, and also shown on Amended Plat No. 323. KNOWN AS 124 Tarkas Lane, Victor, MT 59875 . Dated this 7th day of January, 2020. STEPHEN HOLTON Sheriff of Ravalli County, Montana By: Steve Holton Printed Name: Stephen Holton BS 1-22, 1-29, 2-5-20. MNAXLP Benjamin J. Mann , 33833674 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: (801) 355-2886 Facsimile: (801) 328-9714 benjamin @HWMLawFirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff File Number: 54675 MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, v. Timothy Becker, Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Timothy Becker, and any person in possession, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL NUMBER: DV-19-189 HONORABLE: Jennifer B. Lint Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on the 10th day of December, 2019, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described

property: Lot 2, Honeydew Addition, Ravalli County, Montana according to the official recorded plat thereof. 1992, Fleetwood, Brookfield, VIN# IDFLM04AB13772BF, HUD #’s IDA113336 & IDA113337, 48’ X 24’. Which is affixed and attached to the land and is part of the real property. With a property address of 4272 South Cougar Lane , Stevensville, MT 59870 Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of February, 2020, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Twenty-First Judicial District Court at 205 Bedford Street Suite A&B, Hamilton, MT 59840, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiff’s judgment, with interest and costs. Date: 1-08-20. Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff of Ravalli County, State of Montana By: Steve Holton **WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON ANY PROPERTY NOTICED FOR SALE RESEARCH THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING ** BS 1-22, 1-29, 2-5-20. MNAXLP INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that Stevensville Public Schools, Stevensville Montana will accept sealed bids for: Stevensville Schools Athletic Field Bleacher Replacement. Specifications are available at: https://www. stevensvilleschools.org/athletic-fieldbleacher-replacement/. Sealed bids will be received at the District’s Business Office located at 300 Park Avenue Stevensville, MT 59870. Up to and including February 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. (MST) No late bids accepted. All bids must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Stevensville Schools Athletic Field Bleacher Replacement.” A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2020. Meet at the District Office, located in the high school. Bids over $25,000 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, ADVERTISING the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security Bond and a Labor & Material Payment Security Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all fair labor practices and state statutes. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the instruction to bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities, the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities, and determine the lowest responsible bidder. Stevensville Public Schools makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to complete the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the District to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation(s) to Minda Kneedler at (406) 777-5481 x136 or kneedlerm@ stevensville.k12.mt.us Requests for bid documents should be directed to: Robert Moore, Superintendent Email:mooreb@stevensville.k12. mt.us Phone: (406) 777-5481. BS 1-22, 1-29, 2-5-20. MNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that Stevensville Public Schools, Stevensville Montana will accept sealed bids for: Stevensville Schools Main Gym Floor Replacement. Specifications are available at https://www.stevensvilleschools.org/main-gymnasiumfloor-replacement/. Sealed bids will be received at the District’s Business Office located at 300 Park Avenue Stevensville, MT 59870. Up to and including February 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. (MST) No late bids accepted. All bids must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Stevensville Schools Main Gym Floor Replacement.” A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on February 3, 2020. Meet at the Stevensville High School District Office. Bids over $25,000 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security Bond and a Labor & Material Payment Security Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all fair labor practices and state statutes. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the instruction to bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities, the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities, and determine the lowest responsible bidder. Stevensville Public Schools makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the District to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation(s) to Minda Kneedler at (406) 777-5481 x136 or kneedlerm@ stevensville.k12.mt.us Requests for bid documents should be directed to: Robert Moore, Superintendent Email:mooreb@stevensville.k12. mt.us Phone: (406) 777-5481. BS 1-22, 1-29, 2-5-20. MNAXLP INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that Stevensville Public Schools, Stevensville Montana will accept sealed bids for: Stevensville Schools K-8 Gym Roof Replacement. Specifications are available at: https://www.stevensvilleschools.org/k-8-gymnasiumroof-replacement/. Sealed bids will be received at the District’s Business Office located at 300 Park Avenue Stevensville, MT 59870. Up to and including February 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. (MST) No late bids accepted. All bids must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Stevensville Schools K-8 Gym Roof Replacement.” A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on February 3, 2020. Meet at the Stevensville High School District Office. Bids over $25,000 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security Bond and a Labor & Material Payment Security Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all fair labor practices and state statutes.

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After an early-season storm dropped snow in Montana’s high country at the end of September, it seemed like the new 2020 water year was off to a strong start. The wet and cold weather patterns that dominated October boosted snowpack and precipitation totals in many basins east of the Divide by early November, with some mountain SNOTEL (SNOwpack TELemetry) sites reporting the first or second most snow water equivalent contained within the snowpack for that date. “While we got off to a great start early in the year, the major change in weather patterns during November weren’t kind to the western half of the state with regards to precipitation or snowfall. While the eastern half of the state received above normal precipitation, the mountains were largely left high and dry,” said Lucas Zukiewicz, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) water supply specialist for Montana. Precipitation totals west of the Divide were well below normal, ranging from 29 to 56 percent of normal at mountain locations while basins east of

the Divide ranged from 46 to 76 percent of normal. Precipitation totals along the Idaho border were particularly low, with many mountain SNOTEL sites reporting their first or second lowest November precipitation on record. The large-scale weather patterns over western Montana remained the same throughout most of December, but unlike the previous month, December resulted in a lack of precipitation statewide. “The first three weeks of the month were very dry in most locations across the state, but more favorable weather patterns began to emerge during final week,” said Zukiewicz. The last ten days of December featured an “atmospheric river” pointed squarely at the northwest corner of the state that provided abundant moisture at the SNOTEL sites along the Canadian border in northwest Montana and interior British Columbia. The weather patterns through the end of the month remained active, dropping significant amounts of snowfall at mountain locations across western Montana. Water year precipitation

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totals, which began on October 1, reflect the lack of November and early December precipitation. Water year deficits are the largest west of the Divide, where water year totals range from 66 to 84 percent of average. East of the Divide, totals are slightly better with water year precipitation ranging from 71 to 100 percent of normal. Snowpack on January 1, which looks at the accumulated snowpack on the ground and not the total amount of precipitation, ranges widely across the state. Snowpack in river basins west of the Divide ranges from well below normal in the Lower Clark Fork to near to above normal at high elevations in the Flathead River basin. Mountain snowpack east of the Divide received an early boost in September and October and now ranges from below normal in southwest Montana to above normal as you move north along the Divide. While snowpack totals may look grim in some regions on January 1st, there is time for improvement, and seven- to tenday weather forecasts indicate continued wet weather across the state. “The January 1 snowpack totals are more like a progress report than a report card. Only 35 to 45 percent of the seasonal snowpack has typically accumulated at this time, meaning there is plenty of time for snowpack to make improvements by the time the final report card comes out in April,” according to Zukiewicz. “That said, as winter progresses, a close eye will be kept on the basins west of the Divide where snowpack and water year deficits are the largest.” Monthly Water Supply Outlook Reports can be found at the website below after the fifth business day of the month:https:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/mt/snow/

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