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Amish community chooses Stevensville area
By Michael Howell
In the Stevensville area, particularly east of town, readers may have noticed the increased horsedrawn vehicle traffic. That’s just one of the signs of the growing number of Amish families moving into the area. Marcus Hostetler, who lives in the North Burnt Fork area, moved to the Bitterroot with his family in 2015 from St. Ignatius. He said that Amish communities generally try not to grow too large in one spot. He said once they get up to 20 or 25 families in a community, they usually start thinking of establishing a new community. He said his family was the first to relocate here, but they were soon followed by his wife’s parents. He said currently there are 10 families in the local Amish church. Not all of them are from St. Ignatius. They already have members from Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan. Although all Amish communities generally follow the Articles of Faith as adopted by their Anabaptist forefathers at Dordrecht, Holland in 1632 as a general expression of their faith, according to Hostetler, each Amish community forms its own set of codes and guidelines that are written into a contract. Theirs is called the “Expression of faith and guidelines for the Stevensville Montana Church.” Although all communities may agree on the basics, each community’s rules may vary in some of the details. This document is often discussed and may be changed if all the men in the community are in agreement. For instance, this community’s contract was changed from its initial strictures to allow bridal parties to wear more colorful clothing. The community’s general
This iconic emblem of Amish life, the black enclosed buggy pulled by an exceptionally well-trained horse, is now something that is seen regularly on the roads east of Stevensville. An Amish community of about 10 families has made the Bitterroot their permanent home. Michael Howell photo. dress code calls for modesty in all forms of apparel. “Not form-fitting. No bright colors such as red, orange, yellow or pink. Clothes to be of plain material. No casual dress in worship services. No hoods or coats or sweatshirts.” It goes on in some detail, resulting in
a very conservative dress code. In this particular community, men are required to have beards. “No parting of hair in front. No shingled hair, no mustache. Hats to be worn. No western, cowboystyle or ten-gallon hats.” It goes on.
County considers purchasing Big Sky Church building Ravalli County Commissioners are considering an offer to purchase the Big Sky Baptist Church building located just north of the county administration building on S. 4th in Hamilton. Pastor Steve Clark approached the county with an offer to sell the building to the county for a good price if there was any interest. Commissioner Greg Chilcott worked with Clark and came up with a draft buy/sell agreement for $240,000. At a meeting last Thursday, the potential deal was discussed publicly for the first time. Commissioner chair Jeff Burrows
had the county attorney review the proposed buy/sell and Deputy County Attorney Howard Recht provided a few guidelines for consideration. First off the law requires that the county not pay more than the appraised value of the property. So an appraisal will have to be conducted and come in at or higher than the proposed $240,000 sale price. Clark is confident that it will. The buy/sell also had a condition allowing the sellers to occupy the building after the signing of the buy sell for up to a year for free. Burrows said the law does not allow the county to rent space
for free. They must get market value for renting space and allow other parties a chance to rent it. Both parties seemed to think that the difficulties could be resolved. But the county will first have to have an appraisal done. A meeting was scheduled for February 6th at 9:00 a.m. to decide if the county will foot the bill for the appraisal. Pastor Clark said that his congregation had outgrown the old church building especially in terms of parking. He said they are considering the purchase of a new, larger property on Kurtz Lane. Burrows said the county was already looking for overflow room and had considered purchasing the Dowling Funeral Home, but it did not pan out. He said the Big Sky Baptist Church building was in good shape and located adjacent to the county’s administration building. Burrows said they could easily move some part of their operations over there without much work on the building. Burrows said, “Given its location and price, it’s a reasonable investment.”
Ravalli County is considering the purchase of the Big Sky Baptist Church property on S. 4th. A meeting on the proposal is scheduled for February 6 at 9 a.m.
For women, “clothes must be of plain material, not transparent or form-fitting. Sleeves not too short… Sleeves to be plain or elastic just at the end - no ruffles. No low necklines…. capes or bib aprons are worn.” Etc. You get the picture. No frills. No flair. Nothing
ostentatious. Farming and home businesses are encouraged. Hostetler Construction operates a small log home building company. The logs are currently obtained from another Amish businessman in Idaho. He assembles the log
homes on his four-acre place along North Burnt Fork Road. Hostetler said that the Amish community is not a commune. Each family is independent, owning their own homes and businesses. Another thriving Amish business, Frontier Fencing, owned by David Kauffman, is located on the Eastside Highway just north of Stevensville. The code is: “Boys and girls should work at home, if possible, and not be under the influence of modernism, radio, TV, etc. No computers…No auto driving or owning…” Hostetler said that this community does allow electricity in the homes and also allows the use of word processors without an internet connection. They also allow the use of farm equipment with some restrictions and the use of a basic cell phone if required for work. Hunting and fishing are not prohibited but too much hunting and fishing for sport is discouraged. He said the rules are applied with great “patience, humility and admonition” as it says in the contract. There are also rules for the buggies. “Buggies are to be plain with nothing for pride. Have good lights, flashers and emblems as the law requires. No extra loops and rings on harness. Always be courteous when driving on the road. Obey traffic laws.” There is no requirement for any kind of horse, but most are using Standard Breed out of preference and there are a few in the community with Dutch Harness or Morgan horses. Simple bicycles can also be used for necessary travel. Hostetler said that some of See AMISH, page A2
Stevensville Town Council Michalson/Barker agenda fizzles
By Michael Howell
Following some blistering opening comments from the public and town staff at the beginning of last Thursday’s Stevensville Town Council meeting, a cluster of controversial agenda items presented by Councilmembers Bob Michalson and Stacie Barker either just fizzled out without a motion, failed to get a second, or were voted down. The notion of abolishing the Park Board fizzled in discussion and no motion to abolish was made. The demand for establishment of a private office and library for council members fizzled and no motion was made. A motion was made by Michalson to abolish all social media and quit video-taping and broadcasting the council meetings but it died for lack of being seconded. A motion made by Michalson to require the Chief of Police, Chief of the Fire Department, the Town Clerk, all Deputy Clerks and the Finance Officer/Treasurer to be residents of the Town of Stevensville failed on a 3 to 1 vote, with Michalson casting the dissenting vote. The public jumped in to comment on several of the agenda items in the general comment period even before they were actually taken up by the council. In correspondence, one resident of the town called a few of the items “alarming,” stating that she had lived through the transition from closed door government
to more open transparent government and called the proposal to abolish social media sites and quit live broadcasting the meetings “a step backward.” Regarding residency requirements, she said the law refers to “qualifications.” She wrote that she had looked it up and qualifications have to do with “a quality or skill that fits a person for an office, not residency.” About abolishing the Park Board, she wrote, “Why would you want less people involved in government?” Six small business owners also submitted a joint letter of comment, stating they use the Town’s facebook page and rely on it for updates about crime, activity at the school and town events. They found the idea of residency requirements for town staff to be “irrational.” They said the town needed applicants who were qualified, not necessarily residents. Town Clerk Audree Tribbensee told the council that several of the items directly or indirectly affect her and deserved comment. She said the supplemental material submitted with some of the items contained inaccurate, wrong information. She contested the idea that the mayor allowed members of the public to belittle and bully members of the council to allow intimidation to be used against the council in order to influence decisions. “Several members of the council initially chose Crews [for
a vacant council position] and then rescinded it,” said Tribbensee. “The public spoke professionally, intelligently and rationally about their opinions. It is the public’s absolute right and civic duty to participate in their government.” She said it was “shameful” that the council was trying to get the mayor to repress the public’s participation in the process. She said the accusations that the staff are monitoring and censoring the town’s Facebook comments was not true. She said Facebook has its own system for censoring profanity and they hide it, but they don’t delete it. Tribbensee said that it was her, not the mayor as they alleged, who told Michalson that he could not access the Town’s original documents without supervision. She said she would help him with his research and give him copies of whatever he wanted but would not hand over any original documents. Tribbensee told the council that she experienced a serious situation in September involving the deletion of over 500 documents important for the Town’s functioning that were stored in an online storage system called DropBox, where they can be shared with the mayor, staff and council. Only certain personnel and the council were authorized to use it. She said Michalson chose to add Jim Crews and Mark Adams to the list for See STEVI, page A10
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in English and the facing page in High German. He said they speak Pennsylvania Dutch in their homes, but it is a language that is not generally written. Although he can speak it, he said he can’t really read it himself without a great deal of trouble. (For more general information and interesting articles on the Amish communities and Amish life, amishamerica.com is a helpful website.) The Stevensville community currently has no official church building or school, but that is their aim. Currently they take turns hosting church on Sunday in their own homes. The school is located in a shop building. Hostetler said they have no kindergarten. He said the children are schooled from grades first through eighth, typically by two to three teachers. The community is holding a public benefit fish fry dinner and auction as a fund raiser for the school on Friday, February
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the rules are more important than others. You might get away with not wearing a hat a few times or talked to about some bright red suspenders, but some infractions are very serious and cannot be tolerated at all, such as divorce. You can only marry once and it’s forever. If one’s spouse should leave the faith, the remaining spouse cannot re-marry. Smoking and drinking alcohol are also prohibited. Asked what happens if somebody breaks the rules, Hostetler said the community tries to work with them, bring it to their attention and encourage them to do what’s right. If someone pushes the infractions to the limit and is unrepentant, the ultimate community action is excommunication. Hostetler’s Bible is a King James version with one page
Members of the Kauffman family head to church at a community member’s home in an open buggy on Middle Burnt Fork Road. Michael Howell photo.
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daring rescue by the United States Army and Philippine guerillas from miles behind enemy lines on Feb. 19, 1945, by the chance of fate the same day that the invasion of Iwo Jima was made by the U.S. Marines. MacDonald has lived in the Stevensville and Missoula area since his retirement from the Air Force, where he served as a pilot and flew 130 combat missions over Communist lines in Korea, followed by an intelligence assignment in Virginia and then 10 years flying B-47 jet bombers for the Strategic Air Command. Upon completion of his military career, MacDonald returned to Missoula – his mother’s hometown – where he completed a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Montana and subsequently taught in a Missoula high school for two years. In 1975, the family moved to Stevensville, where he had built a home six miles east of town. He later became active in Christian ministry through the Cursillo program with a special emphasis on prison ministry – first in Montana, then in Washington and now at a second prison in Montana. In 1992, he and his wife opened a video rental store in Stevensville and later participated in a Chris-
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Support for affordable housing legislation By Tim Peterson, Corvallis
The Bitterroot Valley has been a difficult place to eke out an existence for 10,000 years. The Salish Indians traveled a network of trails that spread out from what has become known as Traveler’s Rest to find Salmon to the west and Bison to the east. They harvested chokecherry, camas roots and the Bitterroot flower root that our extraordinary valley has been named after. They lived in villages located in areas we named Lolo, Stevensville, Corvallis and Sula. Today we truck our foraged sustenance in along Highways 93, 12 and 90 and hunt and gather crops at the farmers markets in the center of our clustered dwellings. Salish history tells that thousands of years ago tribe’s population became too great to be sustained by hunting, fishing, and gathering foods in one central location. Tribal elders tell that the tribes dispersed to the west so that smaller groups could be more easily supported by the seasonal supply of foods. The lack of foresight by our local elected officials has caused us to outgrow our current capacity to provide a dignified existence for many of our residents. For over 7,000 of our neighbors, friends and family
Choose your associations wisely
Dear Editor, One largely reveals their own character by the friends they choose and their associations. The wisest man who ever lived said, “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm” — Solomon, Proverbs 13:20. It is becoming increasingly clear who are the bad actors in the public arena of politics in America. The Democratic party has adopted the flawed socialist ideologies of the American Communist Party of the 1940’s and 50’s. Now the most prominent Democratic leaders want to be known as “Democratic Socialists.” The increasingly perverse language of the new left, observed in their protest signs and their speech, reveals their true character. Another bit of helpful wisdom from the Bible: “The mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart” (Jesus, Matthew 12:34). The character of their inner motivations is revealed by their perverse speech. How could we possibly want such people to be our children’s heroes or teachers? It is the socialist Democrats who appear to have abandoned private and public virtue and America’s traditional values of loving God, family, and country. Their kind of behaviors, provocations, and perverse speech would have earned them a spanking and a mouth-cleansing application of
members, life in the valley leaves a bitter after taste. Housing in the valley costs 11% more than the median value in Montana and 18% more than the median value in the U.S. Meanwhile the median household income is only 83% of that in Montana and 74% of that in the U.S. The fastest growing industries are service and retail, both of which pay slightly more than minimum wage, while the median rent of $756 requires an hourly wage of at least $13.10. The Bitterroot Valley has one quarter as many apartment complexes with 5 or more units than the US average and half as many as the rest of Montana. No affordable workforce housing has been built in our valley in over a decade. The root of the problem is working families can’t afford to live here. Part of the solution is incentivizing investment in affordable workforce housing. Support HB 16 to establish an affordable housing loan program, SB 15 to allow certain funds to be used for affordable housing infrastructure and SB 18 to establish workforce housing tax credits.
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soap in our family. The Democrats appear more agitators than statesmen; more promoters of tribalism than unity and harmony. To be blunt, the leftists in America, the leaders of the Democratic party, seem to be fools aggressively pursuing a destructive fool’s errand. They seem to openly act more foolishly each day. I have voted for Democrats in the past. As I observe the destructive behaviors and ideologies of the current Democratic party, I have concluded they can never have my vote. I can’t vote for someone who aligns themselves with a socialist agenda that would destroy America and pervert our traditional American values. A Democratic candidate may be a good person, even with good intentions, but he is a companion of fools. I cannot vote for him because if he is elected to power, he will suffer harm and so will our community and our traditional American culture. Dennis Hicks Hamilton
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Dear Editor, Re: Astonishing report in the Bitterroot Star regarding Stevensville council members Bob Michalson and Stacie Barker. Among other things reported, they would like to abolish the Park Board and all Town social media websites as well as cease video recording and broad-
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casting of the Town Council meetings. That is a good way to keep information secret as opposed to the transparency most folks would like to see. They also think it would be wise to require the Chief of Police, Chief of Fire, the Town Clerk, all Deputy Clerks and the Finance Officer/Treasurer be residents of the town [of approximately 2000 people]. Seriously, where and how do they think this could happen with a severe shortage of affordable housing within the city limits? If the city limits were expanded this might be logical. Expanding the city limits would also increase the number of people who might be interested in serving on the council and help the tax base of the city itself. I am disappointed I cannot vote for elected officials as I live just outside of the jurisdiction. Amy Knight Stevensville
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Dear Editor, Bill Jones’ letter in the Bitterroot Star, written in such a glib manner, was amusing for conservatives who believe in supported factual evidence! Apparently, Jones is sufficiently gullible to believe some of the Fake News that he gleans from the Main Stream Media! Jones’ challenge for Novotny and Gibney was for them to spend a little time soaking up looney left Main Stream Media propaganda - that provides a big laugh for all conservatives! One cannot help but wonder if liberal left loonies will ever intellectually mature enough to become conservatives! They won’t if they only watch Fake News! I challenge Jones to become enlightened by watching Fox. Bill, do yourself that favor - you can, and will, thank me later! Jerry Haslip Victor
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Dear Editor, To answer Mr. Jones, I am heartened that he recognizes that I am well informed, but, I must say that I do not advocate summary execution for all Communists, Socialists and Democrats. Only the ones who have violated their oath to support and defend the Constitution. For those others, they should have the courage of their convictions and depart for the wonderful socialist wonderland of their choice. My real gripe is a government that takes money from people who earn it to give it to people who did not earn it. Just wanted to make sure my evaluation criteria are clear. As for President Trump, he has been making business decisions all his life, successfully. I sincerely hope that he can lay off millions of unproductive government workers. Frank Novotny Victor
Medical professionals support medical aid in dying
Dear Editor, The new legislature in Montana is hard at work focusing on vital issues to our State. A few individuals are hard at work threatening end-of-life options for the terminally ill. Since 2009, Montana physicians have been able to write a prescription that an adult who is terminally ill and mentally capable may ingest to bring about a peaceful death. There have been challenges to this policy in previous legislatures and all have failed because Montana citizens believe in liberty in all stages of life, including the final stage. I visit with elders in a local
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Dear Editor, Congress is starting up again. I think all of us (Democrat, Republican and whatever) hope that they may manage to do something constructive. So far, their performance reminds me of the famous circular firing squad. Perhaps they need to try making a dry run. Yes, a dry run! After all famous actors, generals, teachers, doctors and all other professions do dry runs, maneuvers or simulations. If Congress met and repealed Murphy’s Law, the lessons learned may enable them to address some of the many problems facing our nation. They might enjoy actually working together. Let’s be sure everyone reading this missive understands Murphy’s Law. It is very simple: “Anything that can fail or break will do so and at the worst possible time.” This law applies to everyone. Surely any veteran reading this will recognize the need to repeal this universal curse. Surely Congress can agree upon this urgent issue facing every citizen. What they might learn from this simple dry run just may be the saving of our republic. I was going to end by suggesting everyone contact their congressman with this idea. But, after due consideration of congressional history, I hesitate because I’ve come now to suspect that they might well have written it. Edward Sperry, Col USAF (RET) Stevensville
Democracy in danger
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Hamilton Senior Center activities
Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturday: Bingo 1st week 12-5 p.m.; Flea market 10 a.m.2:30 p.m.; Bingo 1st & 3rd weeks 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Toastmasters 6:45 a.m.; Clogging 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday - Exercise 9-10 a.m.; Steppin Out dance class 7-9 p.m.; Pinochle 2nd & 3rd weeks 1-5 pm. Friday – Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 market 2nd week 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday - Bridge 1-5 p.m.; 2nd week Church of Christ Potluck 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Stevi Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 1st & 3rd Friday: Cribbage, 3-5 p.m. Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.
Victor Senior Center activities
Golden Agers
The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multi-bid racehorse) are played on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 3630142.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence
Al-Anon
Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.
Monday-Friday - Men’s Coffee, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, dessert, beverage. Donation 60 and over $3.50, under 60 $6 (RSVP 642-3320) Tuesdays: Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pinochle with snacks, 7 p.m. Fridays - Ladies’ Coffee, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Victor Senior Center is located at 246 5th Avenue.
Narcotics Anon
Florence senior lunches
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.
Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.
Lolo senior lunches
Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.
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Morning TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Weigh-in starts at 8 a.m. and meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are fun while learning to eat healthier and lose some pounds. Guests are always welcome. Call Becky at 642-6368 or Margie at 375-5439 for more information. Check out the website at www. tops.org.
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Evening TOPS
The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.
WIC clinics
Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$22,459; 2- $30,451; 3-$38,443; 4-$46,435; 5-$54,427. For each additional family member add $7,992. Call 406-375-6685 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.
Florence American Legion
Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.
Hamilton American Legion
Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 322 S. 2nd Street.
Stevensville American Legion
The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information contact Jerry Esmay, 777-5517.
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.
Stevi VFW
The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.
Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general
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 .
Soroptomist
Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.
Stevi Masons
The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.
Victor Masons
Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.
Eastern Star
Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.
BPL storytime
It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.
DCPL storytime
Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.
NVPL storytime
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
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always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Sapphire Quilters The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Charlie Kirk at 361-1146.
Fiber Arts Guild
Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.
Knitters Guild
The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.
Doll Club
The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.
Model train club
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, during the following times: First Friday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m. and third Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
Radio Club
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.
Draft Horse and Mule Club
The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of the month
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Sunday Worship 12 p.m. noon Worship at 12:00 thisChurch Church there InInthis thereshall shall be no outcasts. be outcasts. at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Jasmin at 406-493-4978.
Lions Club
The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its weekly Tuesday noon meeting at BJs in Hamilton. The club strength – besides being low key and getting a lot done – is helping provide assistance for glasses and hearing aids in Ravalli County. Contact Dixie Dies, 961-4812, for more information.
Three Mile bingo
Bingo is held every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Community/Senior Center, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Proceeds go to build a new center. For information call 7773710.
Toastmasters
Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Douglas Taylor at 406-3813214 or Jeanine New at 303-9292430 for more information.
Men’s Bereavement Breakfast
Marcus Daly Hospice sponsors a Men’s Bereavement Support Breakfast on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Marcus Daly Hospice Dining Room. This breakfast creates a special opportunity for men coping with the death of a spouse or loved one to gather and share their journey of healing. Informal discussions are led by a trained Bereavement Facilitator and address such issues as dealing with continued on next page
Page A6 -- Bitterroot Star grief, loneliness, forming new relationships, single parenting. A donation of $3.00 is appreciated for the meal. For more information call Marcus Daly Bereavement Coordinator at 363-6503.
NAMI family support group
NAMI family support group Bitterroot NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is sponsoring a support group for family members that have a loved one with mental illness every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Cornerstone, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. If you have a loved experiencing challenging from Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arlene at 239-1708.
County recycling
The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 2 to 5 p.m. (winter hours). Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.
Breast cancer support group
The Bitterroot Valley breast cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Daly Leach Memorial Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. All are welcome. For information contact Judy Rothie, (406) 564-8613.
Pregnant/new mom groups
Postpartum Support Circle and Baby Bistro (breastfeed-
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 ing support) meet on the second Thursday of each month and a Prenatal Support Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at 109 N. 4th St. Suite 104 in Hamilton from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call Sheehan at 6426527 or email bitterrootbreastfeeding@gmail.com.
Association for the Blind
The Bitterroot Sapphire Chapter of the Montana Association for the Blind meets on the third Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at The Coffee Cup in Hamilton. Contact Chris at 8800823 for more information.
a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 363-5108. 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road, Stevensville East Foyer Door - Ring Marked Bell Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 777-2735.
Suicide support group
Dementia caregiver group
Are you a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’re invited to join in an informal group on the second Friday each month at 1 p.m. at The Living Center Chapel (second floor), 63 Main, Stevensville to share your concerns and experiences with others in a same or similar situation. If you would like to attend, your loved one is welcome to visit with facility residents with staff supervision during the meeting time. For more information contact Kati Aiken at Ravalli County Council on Aging, 363-5690.
Family History Libraries
The Family History Libraries invite everyone (ages 12 and up) who is interested in researching their family history to stop in and take advantage of their free services. There are specialists available who are happy to assist you in finding records on your ancestors as well as in organizing photos and stories about them. They also have free access to subscription genealogical sites. 401 N 8th Street, Hamilton Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10
A support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Riverfront Mental Health Center, 209 N. 10th, Suite A (blue building), Hamilton. The group is hosted by Ravalli County Suicide Prevention Alliance. For information email: rwetzel@wmmhc.org or phone 375-4095.
Drum Circle
African Drum Circle takes place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries! There are instruments to share. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol.com) or on Facebook at CSLBitterroot or visit the website: CSLBitterroot. org.
Three Mile Coffee Club Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. 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.
Quantum Group
The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot meets every other Wednesday (next session August 15) at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 515 S. Fifth Street in Hamilton. This is a group of ordinary people who want to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this important field of science. New members invited and welcomed. E-mail blaise.favara@ gmail for more information.
MomLife
Bitterroot MomLife is a gathering of moms with kids of all ages, meeting twice a month September-May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Come join in for “grown-up” conversation, brunch, activities, crafts, speakers, Go Deeper discussions and free childcare. For more info call the church office, 777-2592.
Indoor pickbleball Pickleball is played at the Nazarene Church in Victor every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., and Monday evening starting at 6 p.m. Stevensville Adult Ed Pickleball takes place every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. (Register with Stevi School). For more information call Rick at 239-8648.
Saturday bingo
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.
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Thurs, January 31 Ernst Peterson Competition & Exhibit Opening
The Ravalli County Museum houses an astounding 22,000 prints, slides, negatives and positives from renowned photographer, Ernst Peterson. This privilege is being honored through the Ernst Peterson Photograph Montana Contest and Exhibit, now in its 25th year. This event began as a way to raise funds to preserve and digitize Peterson’s important historical collection. Community members, both amateur and professional alike, enter their own photographic works for display. The exhibit opens on Thursday, January 31 at 6 p.m. and closes April 11th, with an award ceremony taking place on March 21st at 6 p.m. The museum is located at 205 Bedford, Hamilton, phone 363-3338.
Friday, February 1 Pachyderm Club
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, February 1 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Sheriff Steve Holton. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.
Home & Ranch Expo
Bitterroot Home & Ranch Expo will be held Friday, February 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. There will be over 75 participating vendors from the Bitterroot Valley and surrounding areas with both home and ranch businesses as well as other participating business. Entry is $2 or 2 cans of food.
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First Friday at Library
First Friday at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville will feature Britt Arnesen on February 1 at 6 p.m. Arnesen is a folksinger, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Juneau, Alaska. Since moving to Missoula in 2011, she has become an integral part of the bluegrass scene in Western Montana, performing with Pinegrass, Britchy, and The Acousticals on upright bass, guitar, and mandola. Her latest album, “Dream In Blue,” is a collection of timeless songs played on a Martin parlor guitar built in 1891. You can hear her music at http://907Britt.com. 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.
First Friday ‘Taste of Stevi!’
Brighten your mid-winter days with a “Taste of Stevi” in Stevensville on February 1-2 (First Friday and Saturday)! “Taste of Stevi” will feature “tastes” of local dining, libations, locally-made products and foods, and eight local lodging options. Now is the time to plan for Valentine’s Day, graduations, summer family reunions, weddings, and friends coming to visit. Check out all the options at “Taste of Stevi”! Local restaurants, bars, and breweries will offer “Taste of Stevi” specials from 5 until 9 p.m.—or later—on Friday evening. Local retailers will showcase special locally-made products, and will provide snacks, beverages, and entertainment Friday evening until 8 or 9 p.m. Local food producers will partner with downtown businesses to set up displays Friday evening and provide information and samples. Eight Stevensville lodging properties (B&Bs, Airbnbs, VRBOs, vacation rentals) will set up displays in Main Street busi-
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nesses on Friday evening to hand out information, then host Open Houses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, so you can follow a map to tour them. Enjoy a mid-winter break for some fun, socializing, shopping, and local cuisine—all infused with Stevensville warmth and Stevensville quality. Don’t miss a minute of the Taste of Stevensville! For more information on this or other Stevensville events, visit www.StevensvilleMT.org, and click on News and Events. List your own organization’s events on this site as well. Call Robby at 777-3773 for help, or email info@ mainstreetstevensville.com.
Library Foundation Pint Night
A “Pint Night” will be held Friday, February 1 at the Blacksmith Brewery, 114 Main in Stevensville, in support of the North Valley Public Library Foundation (the Foundation). The Foundation is an organization of volunteers who work for the Library raising funds and obtaining grants to support the Library. Funds raised support children’s and adult programming, building renovations, repairs and improvements. Fifty cents from every pint sold will go
to the Foundation. Donations can also be made to the Foundation via PayPal, using Amazon Smile, or by sending a check to North Valley Public Library Foundation, PO Box 789, Stevensville MT 59870.
Sat, February 2 Saturday Adventure Series
Paper Plate Groundhog is the topic of the free kids’ Saturday Adventure Series on February 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Celebrate Groundhog Day and create a cute groundhog of your own from a paper plate! Add googly eyes, a nose, smile and teeth and find out if the groundhog saw his shadow! For more information call 3633338.
Saturday Bingo
Special Saturday Bingo on February 2 at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. Doors open at 12 noon. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Paper cards will be used. Must be 18 to play. Free refreshments. Questions? Call Cathy, 375-9276.
Square dance club
As always, spectators are always welcome. For more information, call Ray at 370-4414.
The Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will have Ray Dunbar calling a Mainstream dance on Saturday, February 2 at the Golden Age Center, 5th & Baker Streets in Hamilton. Don Scheline will provide round dance music. The evening starts will Plus dancing from 7 to 7:30 p.m., and Mainstream dancing from 7:30 to 9:30.
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The Rev. David Lodwig, Chaplain of the Missoula Police Department (also pastor of River Valley Church in Missoula), will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, February 4 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.
Makerspace Monday
The North Valley Public Library hosts Makerspace Monday on Monday, February 4 at 3:30 p.m. Participate in fun Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities and challenges as a family. Come build, draw, and create. Take part in these self-directed activities and challenges, set out for you to choose from, and designed to get your brain working and learning without you even realizing it! This program is suitable for children and teens ages 5 & up and their families. The 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.
Tues, February 5 Sons of Norway
Bitterrootdalen Lodge, Sons of Norway will meet on Tuesday, February 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hamilton. The Lodge will serve a main dish of “Lapskaus” (beef stew), drinks and service. Members and guests are invited to bring a side dish. The program will include a new game which should entertain everybody. The general public is cordially invited. For information contact Jackie Bjergo, 961-4538.
Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot
The monthly meeting of the Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot will be held on Tuesday, February 5th at BJ’s restaurant in Hamilton. The social hour is 5:30 to 7 p.m. with cocktails and dinner optional. The meeting starts at 7:00. This month the speaker will be Bob Prince who will be presenting a slide show of all the club’s events over the past year including the trip to Georgetown Lake and the steak fry picnic. Bob is a fly fishing guide during the summer months, focusing primarily on the Bitterroot River. If you are interested in a fly fishing and social club plan to attend Feb 5th. For more information call Daneel at 961-0187.
Wed, February 6 Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, February 6 at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. The meeting will include a ‘Valentine Pressed Flower Workshop’. For more information contact Colleen at 273-3973.
Outdoor Heritage Investment Project Karrie Kahle with the Montana Outdoor Heritage Investment Project will hold a community conversation on Wednesday, February 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Bittter Root Brewery (upstairs) in Hamilton. This is a statewide conversation to discuss whether we need new investments aimed at protecting our outdoor way of life and our public lands. Join other local residents for a beverage and to learn more about MOHIP. Arrival begins at 5:30 p.m. with the conversation beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a quality discussion and a survey on how you and your family experience our public lands and what changes you may be currently noticing taking place. The conversation
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 aims to find out from the public, if Montana had additional resources for public lands and the outdoor infrastructure, where they should be invested. The goal is to expand the conversation around improving and maintaining our public lands and hear about your priorities and what you value. If you are interested or want more information, just RSVP with Karrie Kahle at karrie@montanaheritageproject.com. More info at https://www.facebook.com/ events/339810233275390/
Thurs, February 7 Heart to Heart talk
Join Cardiologist Anthony Navone, MD from the Marcus Daly Cardiology Clinic and the International Heart Institute on Thursday, February 7th at the Heart to Heart Talk. Did you know heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the world and the leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 375,000 Americans a year? Attend this health session and learn how to protect your heart by keeping it in rhythm. You might be at risk of heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart murmurs and more. Celebrate YOU by learning how to protect your heart! This session starts at 5:30 p.m. and is held in the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital - Blodgett conference room. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., come early and get your blood pressure checked. Marcus Daly medical staff work together to offer monthly health education classes. Take this opportunity to meet the medical staff and learn how to become a more active partner in your health care. For more information visit mdmh.org or call (406) 363-2211.
Mountain Caribou program Rare Mountain Caribou are the subject of a talk at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville on Thursday, February 7, at
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Friday, February 8 Amish School benefit
The Stevensville Amish School will hold a Fish Fry on Friday, February 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Family Center, 333 Charlos Street, Stevensville. Menu will be batter-fried fish, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, homemade dinner rolls, pie and ice cream. The all-youcan-eat dinner is by donation. There will also be an auction at 7 p.m. with many useful items. All proceeds will go towards the local Amish parochial school. Some of the auction items include a mini barn, 4 loads of gravel (delivered), new posts and labor to install, new chicken coop, Green Egg grill, knives, paintings, real silver, and baked goods. To donate auction items, call Jake at 406-274-8348 or Matt at 406-360-0884. For more information contact Joe at 608-293-4662.
Fine arts evening
Hamilton Christian Academy presents and evening of fine arts on Friday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy student art and music as well as the talents of community members. Entrance is free of charge but an offering will be taken. Hamilton Christian Academy is located at 601 W. Main Street in Hamilton. For more information, call 363-4534.
Sat, February 9 Community Roundtable
Join your neighbors for a fun, creative exploration into Building a Stronger Bitterroot Valley - Community Roundtable on Saturday, February 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bedford Building, 223 S. 2nd in Hamilton. Do you want to see our valley thrive? Do you want to live in a resilient community? Together we can create a vibrant Bitterroot Valley and your participation is very important! This free event includes a healthy lunch and is open to everyone. Want to talk about Circular Economy, Food Security, Self Reliance, Preparedness, Food, Community, or Resilience? This Roundtable is for you! Courtesy RSVP at www. eventbrite.com
Beekeepers
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, February 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mosaic Church at 206 W. Main in Hamilton. After the business portion of the meeting there will be a discussion on buying bees (need to be ordered soon), building and painting your wooden ware, and deadouts.
Cowboy Ball
Grab your sweetheart and round up your friends for the 8th Annual Bitterroot Cowboy Ball on Saturday, February 9 at the First Interstate Bulding at the Hamilton Fairgounds. Wylie and The Wild
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Square dance club
Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will have guest caller Eddie Fields of Salmon, Idaho calling a Mainstream dance on Saturday, February 9th. The Club dances at the Golden Age Center at 5th & Baker streets in Hamilton. The evening starts at 7 p.m. with a half hour of Round dancing, followed by a Mainstream dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open to all square dancers and as usual, spectators are welcome! More information, call Ray at 370-4414.
Sun, February 10 Baby Remembrance Service
You are invited to a special memorial service honoring babies who died during pregnancy or infancy on Sunday, February 10 at 3 p.m. at St. Francis, 411 S. 5th St, Hamilton Come honor the life and death of a baby who has left handprints deep in our hearts, never to be forgotten. This all-faith service is co-officiated by Father Jim Connor and Reverend Patty Stone. Everyone is invited. Reception to follow in the Pastoral Life Center. For more information, call 3631385.
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The 54th annual Stevensville Christmas Bird Count took place on December 29, 2018. Thirty-eight field observers and 25 feeder watchers combined to try to find all the birds they could in the Count Circle, which includes all of the habitat within a 15 mile diameter circle centered at the Stevi Ranger Station. Count Day was cloudy and breezy in the afternoon, with temperatures ranging from 25 degrees at dawn to the about 40 in the afternoon. The entire area had at least 3 inches of snow on the ground. Counters tallied 12,719 birds representing 77 different species. The number of birds was about average, but the species count was the lowest since 1995, largely due to lack of access to closed parts of the Lee Metcalf NWR caused by the federal government shutdown. No species new to the count were found, so the cumulative species total remains at 158 over the 54 years of the Stevi CBC. Unusual winter bird species tallied this year included Spotted Sandpiper, Snowy Owl, Lewis’s Woodpecker, Canyon Wren, Harris’s Sparrow and Swamp Sparrow. New count records were set for Greenwinged Teal, Bald Eagle, Pacific Wren and American Robin, and count records were tied for Cooper’s Hawk. Bird numbers in general seemed within average ranges. Thanks to all those who contributed part or all of their day to making the Stevi CBC so successful again this year! Submitted by Dave Lockman, Compiler, Stevi CBC
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continued unrestricted access. Although they have the right to view public documents, she said they don’t have the right to special access. According to Tribbensee, when the deletions were investigated it was discovered that all the documents were deleted through Michalson’s home computer. She said it was important to note that Dropbox only allows files to be deleted individually. Each file has to be clicked on twice, once to delete it and once again to confirm that act. She said to delete the 500 or so files in question, the keys would have to have been hit over a thousand times. “This was no accident,” she said. Tribbensee said that the law places the custody of documents in her office. She said fortunately the documents deleted from Dropbox could be restored. “But once an original
document is taken and changed it cannot be restored,” she said. “It has lost its integrity. I would be negligent if I did not protect the integrity of these documents. It would be a violation of my oath of office.” Town resident Rich Marcus told the council that he did some research and found that out of 129 cities and towns in the state, 81 (63%) have links to websites while 48 (37%) do not. He said the average population of those that do not have links is about 503. He said Stevensville was about three times that size. Town resident Jan Perrin said that after coming to meetings and being told that she and her husband were being intimidating, they decided to stay at home and watch it on the internet so they wouldn’t be accused of bullying. “So, we stayed home to watch and you make a comment, ‘where are they all now?’ Well, we met your request and stayed home,” said Perrin. “I would
like to challenge you to spend as much time representing the good people of the community as you do disrupting what you were voted to do, the process. It appears you are more concerned about being disruptive than with doing good things for our community.” When it came to the agenda items placed by Michalson and Barker, Council member Robin Holcomb said that she actually put the idea forward to abolish the Park Board because it was difficult to find volunteers and last year the board only met twice. Michalson said that Park Board members were continually coming in and asking for direction, but that they should be out finding things to do and bringing them to the Council. Mayor Brandon Dewey said that in fact this is what the Park Board has been doing. He said the Park Board saw the need for a Master Plan for the parks and even found grant funding for it that would not cost the town a cent, but
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when they brought the project to the council it was shot down. He said that’s why they returned to the council to seek direction. Council member Barker, who has been serving on the Park Board, agreed. Council member Jerry Phillips said that the Park Board needed the support of the administration and the council to function properly and said he did not want to see it abolished. It was agreed to leave things as they are and have the Mayor develop a draft ordinance that would establish meeting frequencies and possibly give the board some ability to make low-level decisions with the administration to keep things moving forward. No motion was made, and the meeting moved on. Michalson abandoned his proposed motion demanding that a private Council office and library be established with telephone, computer, meeting table and furniture, and no video or audio surveillance, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for council members to do research and have private talks with citizens. Instead, he said, he only wanted access to the Clerk’s office during working hours with a small desk to work at. “I don’t need 24 hours or a computer, or a phone,” he said, “just a desk to sit down at and do my research.” He said he just needed access to documents, minutes, resolutions and ordinances to do the council’s business. “I don’t know that you have ever been denied access to the office,” said Mayor Dewey. According to Holcomb, no other town she contacted had a lock on its office door. “I feel we’re being locked out,” she said. Town Clerk Audree Tribbensee said that right now nobody has unsupervised access to original town documents, but she will provide copies to anyone who needs them. She said the only time she had trouble with Michalson was when he made broad requests for documents without stating
what he wanted in particular. “Sometimes I don’t know what I’m looking for until I find it,” said Michalson. Dewey said that the town was working hard to get copies of its original documents available on-line and in the office, but it will take some time. He said they hoped to have the last five years of records archived online in a searchable database that is accessible to the public up soon. But eventually they hope to have all the town records safely stored, but accessible online and through copies as far back as the records go, which is 1930, when all original town records were destroyed in a fire. Tribbensee said that, in the meantime, nobody, not even a council member, can have direct access to the originals except under supervision. She said according to the County Clerk and Recorder, the problem is that all the original documents on file in the office should be filed in the county courthouse for safety purposes and copies could be kept on file in the town’s office. The town’s files could then be open to the public without such strict supervision. No motion was made, and the discussion moved on. The next agenda item was scheduled for discussion but no decision. They were to discuss the responsibilities of the Mayor to enforce council rules during Council meetings. Michalson said it wasn’t really directed at the mayor. “It’s meant for all of us,” he said. “We need to run a tighter ship.” Then he said he was getting tired of the Mayor interrupting council members and members of the public when they are speaking. He went on to point out that the mayor should have stopped the public from directing their comments to Council members Holcomb and Barker at the November 8 meeting when they were trying to appoint Jim Crews to the Council. He said if the public’s comments were so respectful, why
were the two council members crying? Michalson said the main reason he brought it up is that he didn’t want things to start out like they did last year, saying, “You put a smear on the town, you put a smear on us.” He said the Mayor may be having sleepless nights, but he was too. “And then poor Audree gets thrown into the fire, in the middle of it,” he said. None of us deserves that,” said Michaslson. “I’m not saying it’s your fault. It’s all our fault, but you are the presiding officer and I’m asking you to be a little more diligent.” Dewey said that he would be happy to enforce the rules. He said he preferred to let people just try to talk things out, but, “I can be stickler,” he said. “But you, Mr. Michalson, just held a job performance review of me in public and I don’ think that’s fair either. I’m not necessarily accountable to the Council. I’m accountable to the public at election time. There is a separation of powers that needs to be made clear. You are not my boss.” “We are your boss,” interjected Holcomb. The Mayor shot back, “No, you set policy for the organization and there is a difference. I have a memorandum from town attorney Brian West if you need to see it.” The council moved on to consider abolishing the social media websites and broadcasting of the council’s meetings. Council member Barker said that she had the issue placed on the agenda because she had some concerns but that she was “not trying to get things taken away, so much as having some concerns over issues of freedom of speech.” She was concerned that comments were being removed from the site, not just filtered out for profanity by Facebook, but removed for some other reason. She believes they are a public record. She pointed out that a comment by Dewey and his mother were both taken off the record.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019 “You tell me that things are not being deleted,” she said. Dewey said that he took his personal comment off and his mother took hers off. He said anybody posting comments on Facebook can go back and remove them. Michalson disagreed. He said that comments on a public site like the Town’s are part of the public record and must be maintained. Both Barker and Michalson suggested that the Town needed a policy about how it was going to handle social media. The mayor asked why abolishing the use of social media was placed on the agenda if they really only wanted to make a policy. He said the council could not decide about any policy that evening because it was not on the agenda. “It is not what you told the public you would be deciding tonight,” said Dewey. Michalson moved to abolish the social media sites and stop broadcasting the meetings until a policy is in place, but it died due to lack of a second. When it came to the item about making residency a requirement for the positions of Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Clerk, Deputy Clerks, Finance Officer/ Treasurer, Michalson said he did some research and called some other towns and that Stevensville has never had a policy about requiring residency. He said he talked to the town attorney and was told that the town can set requirements for the offices and can require residency for good reasons. Michalson said, “It does limit applications, but there has to be a limit of a mile or ten miles or fifteen miles out.” Dewey said that no limits are really required. The Town has no such qualifications now and it is legal. He wondered what the reasons for having a limit were. Michalson said a lot of times you do it for insurance or litigation purposes. When the mayor asked what the insurance and litigation issues might be, Michalson said “timely responses to emergencies.” Michalson started to make a motion to modify the code to have certain offices have a boundary limit, but without affecting the fire department or the police department and then began asking questions related to it. Dewey finally noted that his comments had gone on too long to make a proper motion out of it and asked Michalson to re-state the motion. “I can’t restate it at this point,” said Michalson.
Dewey said some simple statement was all they needed. Michalson then moved to “require Clerk, Deputy Clerks, and Finance Officer/Treasurer to be residents of the town or the surrounding area to be determined.” Council member Phillips said that he was concerned about limiting the pool of applicants. He said there were a lot of talented people in the area. He said, “To get the best qualified people, we need to extend it out, not just a few miles, but even to Missoula.” He said if a boundary was going to be set then it should be determined before voting to have one, perhaps at a Committee of the Whole
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meeting. Stevensville resident Joe Moore said that the town code already states that the questions of residency and distance from work are at the discretion of the council and are considered in the application process. Jan Perrin said, “You are just looking for good quality people. Why do you have to dictate where they live?” The motion to require the applicants for those positions to be “residents of the town or the surrounding area to be determined” was defeated on a 3 to 1 vote with Michalson casting the dissenting vote.
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Corvallis wins Battle of Root by one The Battle of the Root which features the four wrestling teams in the in the valley was renamed this year. It is now the Mike McChesney Memorial Battle of the Root. McChesney was a fixture at wrestling meets across Montana. He was instrumental in wrestling to Florence and worked for years in the Little Guy program there and throughout Western Montana. He was also a wrestling official and worked meets across the state.He passed away last summer. The trophy, which is actually a tree root that has been sanded and finished, holds small plaques of the previous winners. Corvallis has won Below: Harley Wise of Corvallis works for the pin over Florence’s O’Maste Foster. Jean Schurman photo. Above: Hamilton’s Michael Golden shows his intensity as he plans his next move against Corvallis’ James Wissenbach at the Battle of the Root tournament in Stevensville. Jean Schurman photo. four of the five times it has been given. This tournament was held in Stevensville on Saturday morning. With a full slate of wrestling, the title came down to one point between Corvallis and Hamilton. Hamilton had one wrestler who didn’t make weight. That, coupled with the number of pins Corvallis had, the coaches running numbers
and pulling out calculators to figure out the final scores. “Pins are crucial,” said Corvallis Coach Matt Davis. A pin earned the wrestler eight points while a win by decision was only five points. Corvallis wrestlers had nine pins in the two rounds. Davis said his team is looking forward to Divisional Wrestling this weekend but he still has a few wrestlers who aren’t quite healthy. One more week should make a difference he said. The Western A Divisional tournament will be this weekend at Butte Central. Healthy and well was the concern of all the coaches at the tournament. Hamilton’s Chad Williams said his team was on the tail end of the sickness that has been running rampant in the valley. He was especially proud of the match between Bridger Willams and Randon Weidow of Corvallis at 145 pounds. The two battled to a 9-5 decision in favor of Williams. Hamilton also won a tough match at 132 pounds between Michael Golden and James Wissenbach of Corvallis. Golden is ranked No.1 in the coaches poll at this weight but it took him three minutes to pin Wissenbach. In addition to the tournament trophy, two other awards have been added to this tournament. They are ‘outstanding wrestler’, and ‘most inspirational wrestler’ and are voted on by the coaches. Florence’s Spencer Jones was selected as this year’s outstanding wrestler. Jones wrestles at 205 and is currently the No. 1 ranked wrestler in Class B. Florence coach Bryan Volkmann said Jones is a tough wrestler and a leader on the team. The Falcons have also been battling injuries and illness but are on the mend. “All the team is growing with every meet and we should be at our best next week,” he said. Florence will compete at Thompson Falls at the Western B tournament. Stevensville coach Ted Adams was pleased with the tournament and the way his team competed. “We lost a ton of seniors last year and are once again
Bitterroot Star -- Page B1 rebuilding. When we started, we didn’t have any younger wrestlers to begin with but now we have younger wrestlers coming in that have had experience.” Adams was especially proud of Devin McLane who wrestles at 103 pounds. McLane suffers from a physical condition called AMC. He cannot use his arms. His core strength and leg strength can be deceptive. Adams said McLane is an inspiration to everyone, whether they are Yellowjackets or opponents. The Mike McChesney Memorial Battle of the Root Team results - Corvallis 62, Hamilton 61, Florence 38, Stevensville 25 Individual results Round 1 103 - Mark Spencer, C, pinned Logan Bratsch H, 3:14; 126 - Aaron Edens, F, won by forfeit; 132 - Benji Opat, C, pinned Ethan Cramer, H, :34; 138 - Allan Allsop, C, pinned Aaron Springer, S,4:38; 145 - Caden Plasmier, F, pinned Tristan Riel, S, 1:06; 152 - Dylan Janes, S, pinned Gregory Winegart, F, :20; 160 - Ben Holtzen, C, Pinned Daniel Shved, F, :56; 170 - Jared Pablo, F, won by forfeit; 182, Cadagen Wheat, H, won by forfeit; 205 - Brock Jones, H, pinned Boglarka Zatko, S,1:18; Hwt - Harley Wise, C, pinned O’Maste Foster, F, :33. Round 2 103 - Andrew Carmody, H, pinned Oliver Post, F, 3:36; 113 - Hannah Hurst won by forfeit; 120 - Jimmy Schmitt, C, pinned Ty Thompson,S,1:41; 126 - Dante Venema, C,pinned Kellen Robbins, S, 3:51; 132 - Michael Golden, H, pinned James Wissenbach,C, 3:00; 138 - Triston Davis, C, pinned Zach Harrington, F, 1:37; 145 - Bridger Williams, H, dec Randon Weidow, C, 9-5; 152 - Cole Anson, H, pinned Derrick Gasvoda, C, 3:38; 160 - Kyler Pancake, S, dec. Noah Hurst, H, 13-10; 170: Luke Maki, F, def. Ethan Chavez, C; 182- Kale Wanner, H, pinned AidanVan Ostrand, S,1:38; 205 - Spencer Jones won by forfeit; Hit - Jake Woods, S, pinned Reece Buchanan, H.
Hamilton tops Maroons, Corvallis girls gaining strength ties for conference lead The Butte Central Maroons came to Hamilton on Saturday. Butte Central came in undefeated with a 12-0 record. Hamilton, ranked No. 5 in the state, only had two losses and was undefeated in conference play. Hamilton jumped out to 12-2 lead in the first quarter and although Butte Central finally found the basket, the Broncs had a seven point lead at the end of the first quarter. But by the middle of the second quarter, the Maroons had pulled to within two points and then tied the game. “Butte Central is a great team,” said Hamilton coach Travis Blome. “They are very well coached.” A drive to the basket by senior Cam Rothie netted two points and a foul and Hamilton again took the lead. A trey by Tanner Goligoski and a steal and a basket by Hunter Omlid and the Broncs were again in the lead. “Defensively, we did areal good job of rebounding and protecting the shooters,” said Blome. Butte Central again made a run and tied the game after a technical on Hamilton. Butte Central’s Dylan Bestrich sank both free throws and then hit a trey. But Hamilton came back with a sweet pass from Rothie to Goligoski was fouled and sank both charity shots. By the end of the quarter, Hamilton had a six point lead. Hamilton went into a clock management style of game and selected their shots with care. The Maroons were having to foul and Hamilton, who shot 16 of 20 free throws, kept pulling away. They went on to win, 55-41, and are now tied with Butte Central for first place in the Southwest A. “We’re just tied. We have a
lot of conference games left. I’m not too worried about that right now, we just have to get better, get better for Thursday when we play Frenchtown,” concluded Blome. Hamilton 55, Butte Central 41 Hamilton - Tanner Goligoski 24, Hunter Omlid 11, Cameron Rothie 10, Carson Rostad 5, Trey Searle 3, Tyler Barnes 2 Butte Central - Braden Harrington 15, Cade Holter 10, Dylan Sestrich 5, Gator Yelenich 5, Jared
Simpkins 4, Aaron Richards 2. The Corvallis Blue Devils lost to Frenchtown, 54-42. Although Corvallis came out on fire in the first quarter and led by eight points, the Broncs comeback in the second to turn the momentum around and take the game. CalebWarnken had 20 points to lead the Blue Devils. Frenchtown 54, Corvallis 42
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Hunter Omlid of Hamilton battles for the bucket against Luke Heaphy of the Butte Central Maroons. Jean Schurman photo.
The Corvallis Blue Devils took over first place in the Southwest A conference with their 41-35 win over Frenchtown. With a 6-2 conference record, the Blue Devils have become the team to beat in the league. The Blue Devils trailed by six points at the end of the first half but then put up 15 points in the third to swing the momentum in their direction. Calla Haldorson led the Devils with 13 points. Corvallis 41, Frenchtown 35 Frenchtown - Kiya Shelton 15, Lauren Demmons 11, Hailey Arthur 4, Hope Rebich 3, Cassidy Moen 2. Corvallis - Calla Haldorson 13, Hannah Martin 8, Lainie Albright 8, Madeline Gilder 4, Lilly Berry 4, Denali Smith 2, Ashlynn Nixon 2. The Lady Pirates of Victor are starting to come together as a team and gaining momentum. They lost to Hot Springs, 63-35, in non conference action on Thursday night . Ashley Chavez finished with 18 points in the loss to Hot Springs. Hot Springs 63, Victor 35 Hot Springs: Katelyn Christensen 18, Sydney Jackson 8, Sage Jackson 5, Elena McAllister 2, Lizzy Fisher 6, McKennzie Cannon 15, Brianna Gray 9. Victor: Madison Allred 5, Keanna Chavez 4, Maddie Bahr 2, Ashley Chavez 18, Bella Scichilone 6. On Friday night, the Lady Pirates bounced back to take a 38-35 win over Lincoln. Victor held the Lynx to only two points in the second quarter and then held them off from making a comeback in the second half. Chavez had 17 points for the Lady Pirates. Victor 38, Lincoln 35 Victor: Madison Allred 9, Ashley Chavez 17, Keanna Chavez 2, Teasha Johnson 2, Bella Scichilone 5, M. Bahr 1, Ellyse Henderson 2. Lincoln: Sage Kamps
Victor’s Ashley Chavez races past a couple of Savage Heat players in their game against Hot Springs. Chavez scored 35 points in two games over the weekend. Jean Schurman photo. 2, Maggie Jorgensen 4, Alexis Cannon 16, Tanea Reisch 6, Carly Templeton 7. Darby doubled up on Valley Christian and defeated them, 50-25. Casey Ehmann had 25 points to lead the Lady Tigers. Darby 50, Valley Christian 25 Darby: Casey Ehmann 25, Makenzie Clarke 2, Amber Anderson 8, Gracie Lang 4, TeaAnna Rouse 3, Haley Frey 8. Valley Christian: Morgan Brewer 2, Kaytlin Kelly 4, Trinity Henry 7, MacKenzie Dierking 8, Lanessa Gedney 1, Elisa Colwell 1, Emma Hiltz 2. Darby rolled over Two Eagle River school, 68-14. Ehmann had 14 points to pace Darby. Clarke had 12 points and Lang added11. Darby 68, Two Eagle River 14 Two Eagle River - Tara Goodluck 11, Mara Parizeau 2, Liz Hill 1 Darby - Casey Ehmann14, Makenzie Clarke12, Gracie Lang 11, Annie Rennaker 9, Haley Frey 6, TeaAnna Rouse 6, Amber Anderson 5, Wohlers 4, Kimber Schlapman 1.
Hamilton defeated Butte Central, 52-43. Hamilton had a strong third quarter and then held the lead as Butte Central made a run at the lead. Abby Johnson, Lauren Ryter and Katelyn Dickamore each had 13 points in the game. Hamilton 52, Butte Central 43 Hamilton - Abby Johnson 13, Lauren Ryter 13, Jorden Taggart 3, Maggie Ringer 2, Mariola Tesoro 3, Ani Mason 5, Katelyn Dickamore 13 Butte Central - Bella Sorini 4, Shea Davis 4, Emma Keeley 24, Amira Bolton 2, Tricia Joyce 6,SofeeThatcher 2, Madison Kump 1.
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Obituaries Tricia Hope Cassidy Stevensville – Tricia Hope Cassidy, 33, of Stevensville found peace on Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was born July 12, 1985 in Helena, MT, to Roger and Kathy Cassidy. Tricia was raised and attended school in Stevensville, but she also called Missoula, Seattle, and Portland home. Tricia will forever be remembered for her kind soul, her boundless creativity, and her ability to connect with so many people. Tricia loved all animals, especially her cat, Tux. She enjoyed drawing, computers, music, and making people laugh. Tricia was loved by many. Her memory will live on forever in the hearts of those she loved. Roger and Kathy consider being her parents as one of the greatest gifts life has given them. In her life, Tricia endured many personal battles yet was able to maintain her sense of humor and witty personality. She fought long and hard, battling both physical and mental afflictions. Tricia is finally at rest in eternal peace. She is survived by her parents Roger and Kathy, brother Connor, aunts and uncles: Steve Hopkins, Teri (Mike)
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Lundberg, Brian (Carolyn) Cassidy, Kathy Kruzich, Anne (Pat) Mahoney, Dion (Patti) Cassidy, Terri (Joe) McClafferty, Frank (Kathy) Cassidy, Mike(Marla) Cassidy, Nancy Fisher, numerous cousins, and grandparents Alan and Terry Reavley. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Arlene Hopkins, and Gus and Mary Cassidy.
The family asks that you consider memorial donations to the Missoula Chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness in Tricia’s name. NAMI Missoula, P.O. Box 5413, Missoula, MT 59806. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.
Andy Anderson Stevensville - Andy Anderson, 77, of Stevensville passed away Wednesday, January 16 at St. Patrick Hospital of cardiac arrest. Andy was born February 2, 1941 in Spring Valley, MN to Ernest B. and Nellie Mae Anderson. Andy attended Charles City Community High School, Clark Community College and the University of Iowa. Andy was first married to Anne W. Hargrave and was then married to Donna Marie Nagy. Andy spent a lifetime in service of country and community. He was a 20-year veteran of the USAF and the City of Las Vegas Fire Department. He served 20 years, including a tour of Vietnam, before retiring a Senior Master Sargent at Nellis AFB. He continued public service, working for the City of Las Vegas EMS dispatch for a few years until (after working as an EMS medic) he earned a spot on the City of Las Vegas Fire
Department as the oldest rookie in department history. He went on to earn a degree as a Registered Nurse and often joked that he hated school but spent his whole life getting educated. He was a good man who spent his life protecting others and treating them in their hour of need. His disposition made him a natural friend
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to any animal he met but if you asked him what his greatest honor was while working as a medic all those years, he would say it was the babies he was lucky enough to deliver. He delivered twelve babies in his career and each time he would return to the hospital later with a toy for the newborn, just to see the baby one last time. Andy was also a very avid golfer. Andy was preceded in death by his wife Donna in 2013. Survivors include his children, Chris Anderson of Las Vegas, NV, Sandy Feuerhelm Anderson of Durant, OK, Charlee Anderson of Las Vegas, NV and Sean Anderson of Missoula. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 26 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stevensville. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.
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Hamilton - Gayle M. Roth, 66, passed away in the night, Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the family home in Hamilton. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com.
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Dennis L. Tipps, age 79 passed away January 18, 2019 at home with his beloved wife Patti and son Denny II at his side. He was born August 19, 1939 in San Fernando, CA to B.L. and Louise Tipps. Dennis attended high school in San Fernando, CA where he played football and track. He went on to college at Redlands College in California where he played football. He had a short career with the Dallas Cowboys. He then started a career with the Los Angeles Police Department. He was appointed 10-241960. He had an amazing career on the department, being one of the first members of L.A.P.D. SWAT. While on the department, he coached and played for the Los Angeles Centurians football team. He retired from L.A.P.D. on January 1, 1981. He moved his family to Stevensville, Montana for his boys to have a better life. He became Chief of Police in Stevensville in
1981 and stepped down in 1983. He opened Tipps On Guns and continued that until 2015. He was an amazing gunsmith where he did normal gunsmithing and even built guns for movies and TV shows. He started coaching track and football in 1983 and coached until 2001. He loved coaching and working with kids. Dennis was a devoted hus-
band to his wife Patti for 45 amazing years. Dennis had three sons, Greg, Shawn and Denny II. Dennis enters into Heaven to be with his Mom and Dad and son Shawn. He is survived by his beloved wife Patti; son Greg, his wife Nadine, their kids Kyla and her husband Tyson and their kids Elena, Rachael, Monty and Mason; son Denny II, his wife Kayla, their kids Dylan, Jadon and Dane; mother-in-law Patricia Dunham, sister-in-law Debbie Hamel and her husband Bob; Coke Kelly and her kids Patti Jo and her husband Jimmy and their kids, Debbie Jo her husband Mike and their kids, Joey Kelly and Jason Kelly and their families. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in Stevensville, MT on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. A luncheon will follow back at the Methodist Church.
Ralph Frederick Griswold, Jr. 3-12-1938 to 1-4-2019 Ralph Frederick Griswold, Jr. passed away January 4, 2019, at his beloved Eagle Tower Ranch in Carmen, ID. He was the ultimate optimist. While other people look at a glass and see it as half empty or half full, Fred would look at the same glass and start planning how to contain the overflow. Brilliant, mercurial and inspirational, he was always fully engaged in whatever circumstance he was involved in. Born March 12, 1938, his early years were spent on a ranch in Yuma and his school years in San Diego’s East County. After high school, he served as a submariner aboard the U.S.S. Segundo. Shortly after his discharge, he married Marilyn Azevedo, with whom he had two daughters. He held a variety of jobs during this time and finally found his calling in the newly emerging computer software field. Fred and Marilyn divorced
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in 1969 and in 1970, he married Mary (ME) Gregg. They bought a home in San Diego County but longed for a less populous place – which they finally found on a heavily wooded property in Victor, Montana. In 1976, they moved there full-time and Fred started building his dream home. ADVERTISING Computer jobs were plentiful but not in western Montana. Telecommuting didn’t exist in the
Columbia Falls - Dillon Wanner 2, Drew Morgan 11, Dillon Shipp 13, Sam Hovde 12, Danny Henjum 6, William Dyon 3, Logan Betchel 1. Corvallis - Liang Liedle 2, Tanner Jessop 6, Garrett Brown 8, Caleb Warnken 15, Jace Barcus 4, Caeson Jessop 12. Florence picked up a win over visiting St. Ignatius, 70-68. Florence freshman Beau Neal had 18 points, all three point shots, including the go-ahead shot with just seconds remaining in the game. Brenden Bailey had 19 points for Florence also. Florence 70, St. Ignatius 68 St. Ignatius - Lucas Vanderburg 10, Jacob Hugs 4, Flint McPherson 18, Wacey McClure 7, Jedi Christy 19, Matt Anderson 10 Florence - Brenden Bailey 19, JP Briney 3, Jacob Round 15,
pre-Internet era, so Fred embarked on his “white collar migrant” years – keeping Victor as “home base” while going to wherever the work was. Between jobs, he continued working on the house. Fred retired in 1990 and concentrated on making improvements to his Montana property. But once again he felt the need for more space and after a fairly exhaustive search, finally found his ‘forever’ ranch in Carmen in 2002. His final years were spent whittling away at his infinite list of property improvements and following his lifelong pursuits of photography, astronomy and computer technology. He was preceded in death by his brother David. He is survived by his wife Mary; his daughters Debbie Griswold and Cyndi Mercogliano; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A commemoration of his life will be held in the spring.
Blake Schoupe 5, Eli Pedersen 2, Colby Kohlman 4, Levi Posey 4, Beau Neal 18. The Victor Pirates split their weekend. On Thursday, they lost to Hot Springs, 64-51. The Pirates could not contain freshman Jack McAllister who scored20 points. Victor was led by Skyler Webberson who had 18 points. On Friday, the Pirates defeated Lincoln, 64-55. Jerod Halley had a break out night with 16 points. Weberson finished with 21 points. Darby picked up two wins and maintained their conference lead.They defeated Valley Christian on Friday and Two Eagle River on Saturday, 83-40.Dylan Parks had 27 points to pace the Tigers.
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HOME CARE SERVICES is hiring caregivers and CNAs. Flexible schedule, competitive pay. Apply at 925 N. First Street in Hamilton. Call 375-8637. OPERATIONS MANAGER The Bitter Root Humane Association (BRHA) is searching for a full time Operations Manager. This is a 40 hour per week, salaried position. The successful candidate must: • Be responsible for daily operations of the BRHA facility, internal systems, policies, procedures and staff • Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills • Have excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft programs • Be a multitasker who can work in a fast paced, emotionally taxing environment • Have the ability to think on his/her feet in critical situations • Have excellent oral and written communication skills • Hire, fire, supervise, train staff, perform evaluations • Maintain a myriad of shelter records • Order and keep inventory of shelter supplies and equipment • Adhere to set policies and procedures as set by the Board of Directors • Work with city, county and state agencies • Work for and report to the Board of Directors • Have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude • Have an extensive background in supervising individuals • Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors Knowledge regarding animal care and non-profit organizations is not required but is a big plus. The pay for this full time position is $34,000/year DOE. Please include your salary expectations with your resume. Please DO NOT CALL the Shelter regarding this position; Please DO NOT STOP IN at the Shelter regarding this position; Please ONLY SUBMIT BY MAIL your resume to the BRHA, P.O. Box 57, Hamilton MT 59840 This posting closes at 5:00 p.m., February 15, 2019.
WATER COMMISSIONER - Seeking applicants for a Water Commissioner position, 2019 irrigation season, in northern Ravalli County. Flexible schedule, competitive pay, Worker’s Compensation coverage, and training provided. Send contact information and resume to P.O. Box 543, Florence MT 59833. BOOKKEEPER-ACCOUNTING DUTIES INCLUDE PAYROLL, ANSWERING PHONES, DATA ENTRY, AP/AR, FILING, MONTH END, STATEMENTS, AND MORE. REQUIRES COMPUTER SKILLS, ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING EXPERIENCE. KNOWLEDGE OF AG AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES A PLUS. F/T. BENEFITS. WAGE DOE. KAMP IMPLEMENT COMPANY, BELGRADE, MONTANA, (406) 388-4295. EMPLOYMENT: CASCADE FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a Montana property/casualty insurance company, is seeking a General Manager for our Great Falls office. Qualified individual will oversee business operations, ensuring current customer satisfaction and new business development. To inquire, contact Rhad Keel at (406) 8680513 for complete job description.
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John D. Greef ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-9060 Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC P.O. Box 212 Hamilton , MT 59840 (406) 363-9060 (406) 375-1385 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL A. STEVENSON, Deceased . Case No.: DP-19-06 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of
the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Don Stevenson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in c/o John D. Greef and/or Naomi J. Cheeney, P.O. Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 15th day of January, 2019. /s/ John. D. Greef Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Naomi J. Cheeney Attorney for Personal Representative BS 1-23, 1-30, 2-6-19. MNAXLP Robert J. Sullivan Boone Karlberg P.C. 201 West Main, Suite 300 P.O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 Telephone: (406) 543-6646 Telefax: (406) 549-6804 bsullivan@boonekarlberg.com Attorneys for Keith L. Marchuk, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS H. MARCHUK, Deceased. Dept. No. 2 Probate No. DP-19-08 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 Keith L. Marchuk, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Boone Karlberg P.C., P. O. Box 9199, Missoula, Montana 59807-9199, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare, under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the state of Montana, that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 9th day of January, 2019, at Missoula, Montana. /s/ Keith L. Marchuk, Personal Representative BOONE KARLBERG P.C. By: Robert J. Sullivan Robert J. Sullivan, Esq. P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, Montana 59807 Attorneys for Keith L. Marchuk, Personal Representative BS 1-23, 1-30, 2-6-19. MNAXLP
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John D. Greef ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-9060 Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GEORGE W. TUSSING, Deceased. Case No. DP-19-11 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to John D. Greef, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, P.O. Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 25th day of January, 2019. /s/ John D. Greef Personal Representative BS 1-30, 2-6-2-13-19. MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Planning Board and the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting/ hearing to receive public comment on the 26-Lot Valhalla Ranch Estates Major Subdivision. The Subdivision is located on Eastside Highway between Sullivan Road and Overlook Trail approximately 2 miles northeast of the Town of Stevensville. The property is located in Section 13, T9N, R20W, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana. The applicant is Valhalla Ranch Estates, LLC. and represented by Paul Jessop with Base Line Surveying and Mapping. Information describing the proposal is available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. The Planning Board Meeting will be held February 6th, 7:00 PM. The Board of County Commissioners hearing will be held February 27th, 2019 at 9:00 AM. Both will be in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Administrative Center. Comments and information submitted will be considered in the decision. However, please note that only under select circumstances will new information be allowed into the record after the Board of County Commissioner public hearing. BS 1-23, 1-30-19. MNAXLP
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NICHOLAS JOSEPH KORMANIK, SR., Deceased. Cause No. DP-19-12 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 Patricia Adeline Kormanik, 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 25th day of January, 2019. /s/ Patricia Adeline Kormanik Personal Representative 1920 Laurelwood Court Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 BS 1-30, 2-6, 2-13-19. MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on a floodplain permit application for work proposed within the floodplain of the Bitterroot River at 94 Russell Drive, Hamilton, MT. The purpose of the project is to permit the construction of a partial realignment of an existing driveway, and permit the maintenance and repair of an existing bioengineered bank stabilization project. The project and all associated items will be built according to current floodplain standards. The project is located about 1/2 mile east of Hwy 93 at mile marker 40 in Section 36, Township 5 North, Range 21 West, Ravalli County. The applicant is Michael Canning. Information regarding this application is available at the Ravalli County Planning Department at 215 S 4th St, Suite F in Hamilton. Written comments may be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed (planning@rc.mt.gov) and must be received by Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 5:00 pm. (Reference Application #FA-18-19). BS 1-30-19. MNAXLP PUBLIC NOTICE Storage unit(s) auction February 2, 2019 11:45 a.m. at Caboose Storage
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to Use Right: Flow Rate-From 1.0 CFS to 2.0 CFS: Source Name-From Skalkaho Creek to Waste and Seepage Tributary of Skalkaho Creek: Add remark- SOURCE OF WATER COMES FROM ALL ALONG THE WEST AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE PLACE OF USE: Points of Diversion-SWSE Section 1, T5N, R21W and NWNE Section 12, T5N, R21W: Means of Diversion – Drain Ditch. OBJECTION DEADLINE: Any response or objection to the Motion to Amend must be filed with the Montana Water Court, P.O. Box 1389, Bozeman, MT 59718, 1-406-586-4364, within 45 days of the date of the last newspaper publication of this notice(213-2019). The deadline is March 30, 2019. Please indicate “Claim 76H 4103-00” on any response, objection, or other correspondence related to this Motion to Amend. BS 1-30, 2-6, 2-13-19. MNAXLP
Notice to Mainstem Bitterroot River and East Side Water Users MOTION TO AMEND STATEMENT OF CLAIM (Pursuant to Section 85-2233(6),MCA) A Motion to Amend Claim 76H 4103-00 has been filed with the Montana Water Court by claimants Baltimore Living Trust, Douglas Shallenberger, and Lori Schallenberger. By filing this Motion, the claimants are asserting that these amendments are necessary to accurately reflect the historical use of this water right. The Amendment seeks to make the following changes to claim 76H 4103-00: Type of Historical Right-From Decreed
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Notice to Mainstem Bitterroot River and East Side Water Users MOTIONS TO AMEND STATEMENTS OF CLAIM (Pursuant to Section 85-2-233(6), MCA) Motions to Amend Claims 76H 151578 00 and 76H 151579 00 have been filed with the Montana Water Court by Jack, James, and Linda Pfau and Sutherlin Land LLC. By filing these Motions, the claimants are asserting that these amendments are needed to reflect the historical use of the water rights. The Amendments seek to make the following changes to the claims that were not included on the basin objection list: Claim 76H 151578 00: Priority Date-from June 14, 1942 to June 1, 1942: Source-From Waste and Seepage, Unnamed Tributary of the Bitterroot River to Unnamed Tributary of the Bitterroot River: Point of Diversion-From SWNESW Section 4, T7N, R20W to NWNENW Section 9, T7N, R20W, Ravalli. Add following remark- ALSO KNOWN AS HUMBLE DRAIN. Change wording of existing remark to: WATER FROM HUMBLE DRAIN IS DIVERTED INTO THE WOOD DITCH AND THEN INTO THE ETNA DITCH AND THE BIRCH CREEK DRAIN: Claim 76H 151579 00: Priority Date-From June 14, 1942 to June 1, 1942: Source-From Waste and Seepage, Unnamed Tributary of the Bitterroot River to Unnamed Tributary of the Bitterroot River: Point of Diversion- Remove SWNWSE Section 27, T7N, R20W and change NESENE Section 4, T8N, R20W to NWNENW Section 9, T7N, R20W, Ravalli. Add following remarks-ALSO KNOWN AS HUMBLE DRAIN and WATER FROM HUMBLE DRAIN IS DIVERTED INTO THE WOOD DITCH AND THEN INTO THE ETNA DITCH AND THE BIRCH CREEK DRAIN: Period of Use-From May 1-Oct1 to Jan 1-Dec31. OBJECTION DEADLINE: Any response or objection to the Motions to Amend must be filed with the Montana Water Court, P.O. Box 1389, Bozeman, MT 59718, 406-586-4364, within 45 days of the date of the last newspaper publication of this notice (2-13-2019). The deadline is March 30, 2019. Please indicate “Claims 76H 151578 00 and 76H 151579 00” on any response, objection, or other correspondence related to these Motions to Amend. BS 1-30, 2-6, 2-13-19. MNAXLP
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Ravalli County 4-Hers earn runner-up honors at statewide livestock judging Ravalli County was represented by six 4-H members at the KMON/MAGIE statewide livestock evaluation contest held on January 19. 4-H and FFA members from around the state evaluated classes of livestock including beef, sheep, swine, and goats based on their breeding and market characteristics. Youth were also required to evaluate sample fleeces of Montana wool and defend their placings on the Charolais heifers and young market hogs through oral reasons given to an adult judge. The event is annually sponsored by KMON 560AM Radio in Great Falls as part of the Montana Agricultural Industrial Exhibit (MAGIE) Tradeshow. Youth agricultural judging contests in livestock, agronomy, meats, and ag sales and service have been a part of the tradeshow weekend for over 40 years. The 2019 event served over 200 4-H and FFA members from across the state. The Ravalli County 4-H livestock judging team took second place in the 4-H division led by Stevensville’s Adelaide Meyer who took third place individual honors. Meyer was
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Ravalli County 4-H livestock judging team took second place at the KMON/MAGIE statewide contest, led by Adelaide Meyer of Stevensville who took third place individually. Pictured: front l to r: Teigen Hackett, Adelaide Meyer; middle: Zoey Spiers, Savannah Kostecki, Joey Kirschten; back: Autumn Sutton.
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