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Pianist Arthur Kostuk will be teaching a series of evening classes starting January 16 as part of the Lone Rock Adult Education Program.

Sharing a love of music Arthur Rubenstein International Piano Master Competition in the 1980’s and went on to a career as a professional musician and educator, performing in major cities around the country. Kostuk, who lives in Corvallis, will be sharing his passion for music and his abiding interest in how music

By Christin Rzasa

This winter, residents of the Bitterroot Valley have the rare opportunity to experience music through the eyes of an accomplished concert pianist. Arthur Kostuk was awarded first place in the

touches the human soul in a fivepart course – beginning January 16th – offered by the Lone Rock Adult Education program. As a child, Kostuk was naturally driven to explore how things work. When he was 13 See KOSTUK, page 3

NIH scientists make big step towards early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease By Michael Howell

The National Institutes of Health recently announced the publication of a report by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases describing an ultrasensitive test that detects a corrupted protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. In their new study, published in Acta Neuropathologica [A.

Kraus, et al. Seeding selectivity and ultrasensitive detection of tau aggregate conformers of Alzheimer disease. Acta Neuropathologica. DOI: 10.1007/ s00401-018-1947-3 (2018).], researchers explain how they adapted a diagnostic test originally developed for prion diseases to detect abnormal clusters of another protein called a tau protein. Like other proteins involved in neurological diseases, tau protein clusters can seed themselves and contribute substantially to the disease processes of Alzheimer’s and CTE. Their latest findings could be a major advance for

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Alzheimer’s diagnostics because the study points to tau seeds as potential biological “markers” for Alzheimer’s disease in the brain. The test is called AD RT-QuIC: Alzheimer’s disease real-time quaking induced conversion. Dr. Byron Caughey, a senior investigator in NIAID’s Laboratory of Persistent Viral Diseases, and his team at Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Hamilton, first developed a test for detecting the seeding activity of a misfolded protein involved in CreutzfeldtJakob (CJD) and other prion diseases about a decade ago. Since the development of that “real-time quaking induced conversion test” for the protein related to CJD, assays were further developed for all prion diseases in mammals and some effective assays for CJD in humans. Caughey called these further developments a great success story in the diagnosis and development of therapeutics for prion diseases. He said the assays developed are being used in clinical settings to diagnose CJD in humans in many places in the world. Alongside those efforts, his team has also been pursuing a test related to the mis-folding “Alpha Synuclein” protein involved in Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. “We are not as far along in using it to diagnose in humans,” said Caughey, “but it is looking good.” He said they were hopeful that the test they have developed See SCIENTISTS, page 3

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The Ravalli County Commissioners decided to grant a variance or make an exception to its sick leave policy last week that Commission Chair Jeff Burrows said would pretty much have to become the rule. It had to do with extending the allowed number of hours of sick leave that an employee may take in the form of direct grants from co-workers within any 12-month period. The county’s current policy restricts the number of hours of sick leave that any employee can take in direct grants in a 12-month period to 160 hours. But this limit came under scrutiny last week when Ravalli County Road Superintendent Dusty McKern asked them to make an exception in his regard. McKern is facing an upcoming surgery for a heart condition that, according to his doctor, could require up to three months for full recovery. He requested that he be allowed to take enough direct grants in sick leave to cover that period. Human Resource Director Robert Jenni told the commission that the total sick leave required to

meet the request would be about 504 hours. He said McKern had about 100 hours banked in sick leave and vacation time. He also stated that under his tenure no one had ever been granted a variance for using over 160 hours in direct grants. An employee accrues approximately a day of sick leave every month. Commissioner Burrows said, “The only issue we have is that by granting that we might as well take the 160-hour limitation out of the policy. What I don’t want to do is sit here and say yes to one person’s disease and no to another person’s disease.” Commissioner Chris Hoffman said he was uneasy as well since it puts the commission and the department head in the position of having to make decisions based on medical judgments they are not qualified to make. Burrows said that he was willing to grant an exception but he was firm that it would mean changing the policy. Hoffman agreed and made a motion to give the variance. Chilcott asked if there was any limit to the variance.

Jenni suggested that one limit might be to set it at the maximum allowed under FMLA which is 12 weeks of absence with job protected leave. This could amount to 480 hours, according to Jenni. The request for an exception was granted with the limit of 480 hours in any 12-month period. Hoffman said he was sorry for dragging the whole discussion out but that it was no small thing for the county to commit to, “and I know it’s an even bigger thing for you,” he told McKern. “I wish you all the best.”

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“A Darkness Lit by Heroes” will be presented by author Doug Ammons on Thursday, January 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Come hear this dramatic storytelling presentation and book signing, with author Doug Ammons. This is the true story of the worst hard rock mining disaster in American history, which killed 168 men in Butte in June 1917. For more information call 363-3338.

Stevi school board chair receives education award

Greg Trangmoe, Stevensville School Board Chair, was recently honored by the Montana School Boards Association (MTSBA) with the Marvin Heintz Award at the Montana Conference of Educational Leadership held in Missoula. The Marvin Heintz Award is bestowed on individual school board trustees who attain the highest level of trustee certification through the MTSBA School Board Academy Program. Trangmoe is highly active in the both local and state education circles. He has served on the Stevensville School Board of Trustees for eight years and has served as Board Chair for the past five years. More recently, Trangmoe has helped organize

Greg Trangmoe summer and after-school programming to teach computer coding and robotics to interested youth of all ages. Trangmoe has written grants for this effort

and has served in a volunteer teaching capacity for the coding program as well. In addition to his elected Stevensville board position, Trangmoe also serves on the Montana School Board Association’s Board of Directors as a Region 6 representative for southwest Montana Trangmoe was recently recognized at the October school board meeting for his efforts by Superintendent Bob Moore. Moore acknowledged that Trangmoe was one of a select few trustees statewide to receive the award and that Trangmoe’s dedication to education and professional learning is appreciated by the Stevensville School District as well as other area schools.

Local history lecture at library The Friends of Fort Owen is sponsoring a free lecture by historian Sally Thompson, “A Strange Story of John Owen and Father De Smet, Spring 1859,” on Thursday, January 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the community room at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main Street, Stevensville. "A Strange Story of John Owen and Father De Smet, Spring 1859" is about two contemporaries, each acting as an agent for the U.S. Government, who escorted “Indian chiefs” from the Bitterroots to Fort Vancouver in April 1859. Their conflicting records of the story provide some interesting details about life at that pivotal time in regional history, while leaving some significant unanswered questions.

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Come hear Sally Thompson tell this unusual story through an illustrated PowerPoint program, followed by a lively discussion and refreshments. Thompson has spent over 40 years working with the native tribes of the West. Trained as an anthropologist (PhD, CU, Boulder, 1980), she has worked as an archaeologist, ethnographer, and ethnohistorian. Her main interests

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are native groups of the region, old maps and Jesuit records from the Rocky Mountain Missions. While director of the Regional Learning Project at the University of Montana (2001-10), she interviewed over 200 elders and educators from 37 tribes and used the results in three documentaries and several classroom DVDs, in addition to three websites. She worked collaboratively with Kootenai and Blackfeet elders on a book about their traditional seasonal rounds through Glacier National Park published in 2015 – “People Before the Park.” A recent article, “John Owen’s Worst Trip,” appeared in the Spring 2018 issue of Montana, Magazine of Western History. For more information call Margaret Gorski at 406-5522072.

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Star awarded county legal notice contract

The Bitterroot Star was awarded the county legal publishing contract for the coming year at a bid opening held on January 2, 2019. The Bitterroot Star submitted a bid of $2.00 for the first folio (100 words) and $1.00 for each subsequent folio. The newspaper also submitted a sworn statement of distribution of 6,775. The Ravalli Republic, the only other bidder, submitted a bid of $2.75 for the first folio and

$2.60 for each subsequent folio. The newspaper submitted a sworn statement of distribution of 2,533. Although the Ravalli Republic submitted a bid for display advertising of $5.07 per column inch the county did not solicit a bid for display advertising this year. Administrative Assistant Glenda Wiles explained that following a discussion with the Clerk and Recorder and other department heads it was decided not to make a county-

wide contract for display advertising but to leave it open up to each department to make its own arrangements for display advertising. Under state law only the county’s legal publications are required to be put out to bid.

Martinez new president of Hamilton City Council Travis Martinez is the new President of the Hamilton City Council. At the January 2 meeting Martinez edged out incumbent Jenny West who has served as president for the last four years. Council person Rod Pogachar was selected to be the council representative on the Planning Board and Council person Kristi Bielske was selected to be council representative on the Zoning Commission.

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The Stevensville Playhouse will present a Variety Show on Sunday, January 20, at 2 p.m. Valley Bitterroot Dance Academy will present classical and contemporary ballet pieces, featuring all handmade costumes. “The Timber Rattlers,” a guitar and fiddle duo from the Bitterroot Valley, will perform a variety of music ranging from old-time bluegrass to new times blues. They have performed all over the United States and Europe and are excited to perform close to home. Fiddle player, Jesse Brown, was formerly with “The Lil’ Smokies”. Jamie Drysdale has performed with “The Random Canyon Growlers” out of Jackson, WY. Reservations may be made at stevensvilleplayhouse.org or by calling 777-2722.

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years old, his attempt to produce a cosmic ray resulted in “near disastrous” consequences to the family home. “I was more like Dennis the Menace,” Kostuk admits. In an attempt to redirect his curiosity, his grandmother began teaching him to play the piano. His family moved from Long Island, NY, to California in his late teens, and his first piano teacher there encouraged him to pursue a career in music. In 1970, he was one of 12 music students invited to a private concert, performed by Arthur Rubenstein himself at the home of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, who were generous patrons of the arts. Kostuk met Rubenstein (as well as Woodward and Newman) that night, and the experience made a profound impression on him. A few years later, his mother – without his knowledge – submitted a recording of his piano playing to the Rubenstein Competition, and he was accepted as a competitor. “I said, ‘I’m not going to win this – I’m not that good a piano player,’” Kostuk recalls,

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for the tau protein will also prove useful in developing some good assays for Alzheimer’s disease and CTE. The study involved brain samples from 16 Alzheimer’s patients, two boxers with CTE, and numerous control cases involving other brain diseases. Caughey said they had only done autopsy studies so far on the tau protein. The next step is to look into what can be picked up in the spinal fluid, blood or skin of living patients. He said the next step was “a crucial step” in determining the potential diagnostic and therapeutic utility of the test in relation to those diseases. He is cautiously optimistic about the new test they have developed for assessing the tau protein because it is

but his parents wanted him to try, and he thought it would be a good experience. On the last night of the competition, to his great surprise, his name was called as one of four first-place winners, and his fate was sealed. After returning to the United States, he acquired an agent and began performing in concert halls in cities such as New York, Boston, and Montreal. From 2005-2010, Kostuk also taught in the Music Department at the University of Washington in Seattle. It was Kostuk’s grandfather who established the family’s connection with Montana. A practicing physician from New Jersey, his grandfather dabbled in horse racing in his free time, which led him to the West and an investment in mining interests around Butte. Kostuk’s sister – and eventually, his mother – settled in Stevensville. Kostuk now lives in Corvallis with his wife, Cheryl Zweigart, generously gracing the Bitterroot’s music scene with occasional piano performances and classes, encouraging others to pursue “a deep understanding of the very fabric of music.” “Sometimes we don’t really listen [to music],” Kostuk laments. “We only listen to what we want “incredibly sensitive.” For example, if a pinheadsized sample of brain tissue from an Alzheimer’s patient were pulverized and diluted into a thousand gallons of liquid, the test still could detect tau seeds in a pinhead-sized volume of that dilution. According to Caughey, scientists are testing therapies to slow the accumulation of tau clusters and the progression of neurological disease. In these efforts, they need more sensitive

or what we think we should be listening to… [Music] is trying to speak to us.” Influenced by the musings of the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, Kostuk uses selections from Nietzsche’s essays in his course curriculum to help students explore the deeper meanings of musical works from such classical composers as Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Gustav Mahler and Franz Liszt. Students in this winter’s course will also be privileged to experience the performance of an original composition by Kostuk’s wife, Cheryl, a composer and pianist in her own right. Kostuk’s love of music is palpable, and his enthusiasm for his subject – along with the fascinating experiences of his life and career – promise to make this course a highlight of the Bitterroot’s winter offerings. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on January 16, 23, 30/February 6, 13. The fee for the entire course is $20.00 and pre-registration is required, with payment due the first night of class. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lone Rock Adult Education at 777-3314.

HISTORY LECTURE “A Strange Story of John Owen and Father De Smet, Spring 1859” By Sally Thompson, scholar, historian, author

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and accurate tests to better select clinical trial participants and assess whether new therapeutic strategies work as hoped. This test shows promise in that regard. He said they were working in collaboration with doctors around the world to develop an early diagnosis for Alzheimers. Alzheimer’s affects about 5.7 million people in the United States alone at an estimated annual cost of $232 billion, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Stevensville council now meets on Thursdays The Stevensville Town Council will begin meeting on its new schedule this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the town hall. Regular council meetings will now be on the second and fourth Thursdays

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Hughes Creek Road facts By Jay Bugli, Stevensville

Bill Geer’s recent letter supporting a “road fine bill” to improve public access used as an example the Hughes Creek Road, claiming it has been “illegally gated for decades.” Too bad the few facts he provided in support of that statement are totally erroneous. Geer, president of the Montana Wildlife Federation, likely knows this, but used these “facts” anyway because this is how special interest groups spread their propaganda. He claims “the fact that it is a county road is indisputable” and that, “recently the Montana Supreme Court ruled that it’s a county road yet it remains illegally gated.” The Montana Supreme Court did not rule that Hughes Creek Road was a county road. The Supreme Court merely upheld Judge Langton’s decision that he did not have jurisdiction to address the claims in our lawsuit for two technical, legal reasons. Essentially, the Supreme Court said that if we wanted the District Court to review the County Commission’s determination that Hughes Creek Road is public for miles beyond the gate that we had to file a different type of lawsuit. We did, and that was summarily dismissed by Judge Langton as well, only hours after we filed our response to the county’s argument. That decision is once again on appeal to the Montana Supreme Court. As a retired government biologist and long-time conservation

Habitat Montana builds our public lands legacy

Dear Editor, All Montanans benefit from public lands. We all know it, whether we’re a hunter, hiker or rancher who depends on those lands for grazing. Public lands – both our federal National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and other agency lands, and our state lands – are essential to Montana. They support our incredible quality of life, they support our agriculture industry, they provide natural resource jobs and they support the booming outdoor recreation industry. An important piece of the overall public lands puzzle are targeted purchases and protective conservation easements under the Habitat Montana program. Habitat Montana is now over three decades old, and it doesn’t use any general fund money. It’s funded by a fee on hunting licenses, and used for conservation easements with willing landowners who also provide public hunting access, for fee title purchases of land with high wildlife values, and for fishing access sites. The fortune we have as Montanans to have the foresight of

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those who came before us cannot be overstated. Montana was at a crossroads years ago, when game numbers were starting to rebound from the dismally low era of the early 20th Century. Private landowners were starting to incur game damage to fences and crops. Among the early investments in winter range by officials with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks for elk and deer was the area that became the Judith River Wildlife Management Area. Early on, Montana FWP had to scramble to come up with funding for these land protection projects. It often turned to Pittman-Robertson funds, which is the excise tax on firearms, ammunition and sporting equipment that has been incredibly successful in our country. But PR funds require state matching dollars, and by the 1980s the need for a predictable, steady state funding source was apparent. That’s when Habitat Montana was created. Landowners were approaching FWP wanting to either sell their land, or protect it with a conservation easement. Habitat Montana has over the years been a major success for wildlife, hunters, anglers and recreationists of all stripes. Montana has more than 880,000 acres of land as Wildlife Manage-

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advocate with leadership positions in numerous special interest groups, I suspect that Geer understands these distinctions and these facts. But they don’t suit his agenda, so he conveniently mischaracterizes the Supreme Court’s decision. He and many others would like you to believe that the Supreme Court ruled that Hughes Creek Road is indisputably a county road along its entire length, and that it has been illegally gated for decades. However, the historical facts that we have uncovered dispute that conclusion. Unfortunately, many of the historical documents we found that support our contention that the upper portion of Hughes Creek Road was always a private road were not found until after the County Commission went well beyond its authority in determining what exactly constitutes the public, county road known as Hughes Creek Road. And now the County Commission, their legal counsel in the County Attorney’s office, and the District Courts are claiming that we have no legal recourse to challenge their decision. We – the private landowners beyond the gate on Hughes Creek Road – have been, and continue to be, denied due process by Ravalli County and the District Court. This is not about providing access to public lands. It is about taking private property to serve the wishes and desires of government agencies and special interest groups. If they can do it to us, they can do it to you.

ment Areas or under a protective conservation easement. These lands are targeted for their high wildlife values. And they often adjoin public lands, meaning the public access footprint of Habitat Montana is much larger than the total acres directly opened up by the program. Habitat Montana benefits our farmers and ranchers, too, in several ways. It provides working capital to help them secure their financial futures, whether through paying off debt or expanding their operations. And it has provided essential winter range for wildlife, which gives them an option to raiding haystacks, damaging crops and tearing down fences. Montana is a special place. It’s one of the few remaining states where everyone can afford to hunt and fish – and have the room to do it. In fact, all Montanans have the opportunity to do what most of the rest of the country would consider world-class hunts every year. The investment we’ve made in habitat through Habitat Montana is a big part of that. It’s vital that this program continue because of its significance for our cherished wildlife, our agricultural economy and our incredible quality of life. Montanans of all stripes will be celebrating that heritage at the Rally for Public Lands at noon Friday, Jan. 11 in the State Capitol Rotunda. Nick Gevock, Conservation Director, Montana Wildlife Federations Bob Sanders, Conservation Program Mngr, Ducks Unlimited

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Dear Editor, Trump is the most corrupt president we have ever had. He might soon be indicted or impeached for obstruction of justice, violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution, conspiring with a hostile foreign power to attack our elections, and many other things. However, Bob Mueller is unlikely to charge him with the crime future generations will condemn him for the most, failing to stop the climate crisis. Almost every climate scientist in the world agrees that the climate crisis is happening, is human caused, and will become catastrophic if we continue as we have. Scientists say we have only perhaps a decade to shift to renewable energy, or future generations will be forced to face ever-worsening fire, flood, and famine events. If we continue as we have, our civilization will certainly collapse. Even though Mueller is not likely to charge him for this, Trump is committing a crime against humanity, the children of tomorrow. History might eventually forget Hitler, but it is never going to forgive Trump. And so, for the children, we must remove Trump from office and immediately change the course he has set for us. Wade Sikorski Baker, MT

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Ask our Governor about KXL, CO2, and mercury Dear Editor, Keystone KXL partners have spent $2 billion dollars, and want to spend billions more to complete the northern leg of Keystone XL. From Hardisty, Alberta to Steel City, Nebraska. The southern leg is temporarily conveying Midwest crude oil to Port Arthur, Texas. The XL is for extra long, from Alberta to seaport refineries in Texas. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ) completed an extensive study and concluded that KXL is in compliance with regulations required by Montana Major Facility Siting

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In Montana, KXL is stockpiling pipe and building roads. And building a road to a pump station site in Circle, Montana. A gravel company is set to bring in 1,500,000 cubic yards of gravel from Dawson County. For a man camp, pipe storage and roadways. Looking at new information, and a route change request, Montana District Judge Brian Morris has recently ruled to stop KXL construction, until further review. In a leadership position, Senator Daines has strongly urged President Trump to recommit to the Keystone XL. Indeed, it would be a Keystone. A Keystone holding together certain Texas refineries and certain producers of dilbit. Dilbit composed of about one part of natural gas condensates selected for high content of non polar solvents, and two parts of tarry bitumen. About half of that bitumen remotely extracted underground. For 40 years, the mostly foreign owned seaport refineries in Texas that own KXL would purchase refinery feedstock, perhaps $20.00 a barrel cheaper in Hadisty, Alberta, than in Texas. KXL would daily pump 830,000 refinery barrels (42 gallons) a day of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) grade, heavy, sour crude oil through 285 pipeline miles of Montana. According to the Keystone KXL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS), most of that WCSB will be dilbit. How would you feel about 830,000 barrels of dilbit being daily pumped alongside the Blackfoot River, then under the Clark Fork River, then up and over and alongside the East of the Bitterroot Valley, enroute to West Coast Refineries, ten years from now? Say, if those West Coast refineries were US owned? Say, if a pump station east of Missoula surged pressure to push dilbit up Deer Creek, over the headwaters of Miller Creek, and possibly along the powerline corridor along the sloping east side of the Bitterroot valley? Consider how unstaffed KXL pump stations work. Consider the proposed KXL pump station immediately below Fork Peck Dam. The other KXL pump station in McCone County. The pump station that has not yet been reported on. The pump station where five electricity consuming pump motors would surge 36” diameter pipeline pressure from about 300 psi, to 1600 psi to impel non polar solvent dissolved bitumen (dilbit) up a steep, very tall, rocky hill and on to the pump station in Circle. In Montana, the KXL shut off valves, and each of the 29 KXL pump 6,500 hp motors, would be remote controlled from Calgary. Ask State Legislators that KXL: • Pump stations adjacent to underwater crossings of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers be staffed. • Foreign owners provide the Governor with real time pressure readings. A pressure drop may indicate partial seam split, or weld failure at a joint. Longitudinal pipe seams are not welded together by rod penetrating adjacent edges. The lengthwise edges are joined See LETTERS, page 15

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by the National Archives in November 2017 was an FBI file entitled “Martin Luther King, Jr., an Analysis,” dated March 12, 1968, just three weeks before King’s assassination. The file is available at https://www. archives.gov/files/research/jfk/ releases/104-10125-10133.pdf. The release of this file provides a good opportunity to reconsider the propriety of celebrating the life of the only American honored with his own national holiday. The FBI’s 20-page analysis of King reveals that he was closely linked to the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA), and that he frequently engaged in extramarital sex. One of King’s principal advisors (known as “Assistant Chief”), Stanley Levison, was a “shrewd, dedicated communist” and the clandestine fund-raiser for the CPUSA while he advised King. The FBI claims that King often looked to Levison for instruction and approval before acting, and that Levison used King to advance the communist agenda, including opposition to the Vietnam War. Levison told Gus Hall, General Secretary, CPUSA, that “King is a whole-hearted Marxist who has studied it (Marxism), believes in it and agrees with it, but because of his being a minister of religion, does not dare to espouse it publicly.” Although King’s sexual indiscretions are well-known (see the “Adultery” section of the Wikipedia article on King), the FBI’s analysis shows that he not only had extramarital affairs (including with folk singer Joan Baez), but engaged in “group sexual orgies” that included prostitutes, binge drinking, and group sex acts (“natural as well as unnatural”) for the entertainment of onlookers. The FBI describes one party that King attended in 1964 as a “two-day, drunken sex orgy.” More on King’s “sexual aberrations” will be revealed to the public in 2027 (after the court order expires) when the National Archives releases the audiotapes and transcripts resulting from the FBI’s electronic surveillance of King between 1963 and 1968. In addition to being a communist stooge and a sex fiend, King was a plagiarist. He plagiarized his doctoral thesis in systematic theology at Boston University. See Theodore Pappas, Plagiarism and the Culture War: The Writings of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Other Prominent Americans (1998). Considering all of the above facts, King is hardly the saint-like icon that many people think he is. Henry Fowler Stevensville

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Calendar

Hamilton Senior Center activities

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

Stevi Senior Center activities

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

Victor Senior Center activities

Golden Agers

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

AA meetings

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

Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.

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

Narcotics Anon

Florence senior lunches

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

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

Lolo senior lunches

Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.

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

Gamblers Anon

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

Overeaters Anon

Morning TOPS

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

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Evening TOPS

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

WIC clinics

Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$22,459; 2- $30,451; 3-$38,443; 4-$46,435; 5-$54,427. For each additional family member add $7,992. Call 406-375-6685 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.

Florence American Legion

Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.

Hamilton American Legion

Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 322 S. 2nd Street.

Stevensville American Legion

The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information contact Jerry Esmay, 777-5517.

American Legion Auxiliary

Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.

Stevi VFW

The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.

Marine Corps League

The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general

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Sunday Worship 12 p.m. noon Worship at 12:00 In this Church there In this Church thereshall shall be no outcasts. be outcasts. 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 tod-

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dlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Sapphire Quilters The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Charlie Kirk at 361-1146.

Fiber Arts Guild

Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.

Knitters Guild

The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.

Doll Club

The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.

Model train club

The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, during the following times: First Friday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m. and third Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.

Radio Club

The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.

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Draft Horse and Mule Club

The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Jasmin at 406-493-4978.

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 continued on next page

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NAMI family support group

Bitterroot NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is sponsoring a support group for family members that have a loved one with mental illness every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Cornerstone, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. If you have a loved experiencing challenging from Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arleen at 239-1708.

County recycling

The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 2 to 5 p.m. (winter hours). Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.

Breast cancer support group

The Bitterroot Valley breast cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Daly Leach Memorial Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. All are welcome. For information contact Judy Rothie, (406) 564-8613.

Pregnant/new mom groups

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

Association for the Blind

The Bitterroot Sapphire Chapter of the Montana Association for the Blind meets on the third Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at The Coffee Cup in Hamilton. Contact Chris at 8800823 for more information.

Dementia caregiver group

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

Family History Libraries

The Family History Libraries invite everyone (ages 12 and up) who is interested in researching their family history to stop in and take advantage of their free services. There are specialists available who are happy to assist you in finding records on your ancestors as well as in organizing photos and stories about them. They also have free access to subscription genealogical sites. 401 N 8th Street, Hamilton Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Wednesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 363-5108. 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road, Stevensville East Foyer Door - Ring Marked Bell Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 777-2735.

Suicide support group

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

Drum Circle

African Drum Circle takes place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries! There are instruments to share. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol.com) or on Facebook at CSLBitterroot or visit the website: CSLBitterroot. org.

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

North Valley Library board

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

Quantum Group

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot meets every other Wednesday (next session August 15) at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 515 S. Fifth Street in Hamilton. This is a group of ordinary people who want to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this important field of science. New members invited and welcomed. E-mail blaise.favara@ gmail for more information.

MomLife

Bitterroot MomLife is a gathering of moms with kids of all ages, meeting twice a month September-May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Come join in for “grown-up” conversation, brunch, activities, crafts, speakers, Go Deeper discussions and free childcare. For more info call the church office, 777-2592.

Indoor pickleball

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 started on January 9 and takes place every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. (Register with Stevi School). For more information call Rick at 239-8648.

Thurs, January 10

Bitterroot Women Newcomers Club Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Have you been here for a while and would just like to meet new people? If so, the Bitterroot Women Newcomers Club welcomes you to their meeting on Thursday, January 10 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. After a business meeting, the group will meet at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital for a tour. When the tour is over, there will be a no host lunch at a local restaurant. For more information call Bonnie, 716-773-6106.

Health education class

A free health class entitled “Reduce Pain and Gain Flexibility” will be held on Thursday, January 10 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. The class will help if you are feeling stiff, have achy joints, and/or your waistline is expanding. You are sure to have fun learning how to regain your flexibility, reduce arthritis pain and safely get moving to rid the few extra pounds. Get important stretching, diet and exercise tips that will help you jump start your commitment to a healthier you in the new year! This class is brought to you by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and taught by seasoned and passionate instructors; Holly Jarvis, PT, cPT and Missy Frank, PTA, both team members of the Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Department. The one-hour class is held in the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Blodgett/Canyon View conference room and begins at 5:30 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m. Come early and test your flexibility. For more information about health classes offered, visit mdm. org/events or call 406-363-2211.

Back Country Horsemen

It’s time to start dreaming of the mountains and warm spring trails! The Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsement will be discussing the BCH State Convention along with group activities and work projects at their meeting on Thursday, January 10 at 6 p.m. at the Bitterroot National Forest building located at 1801 N. 1st in Hamilton. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Owning a horse is not required! If you need a break and would like to start planning your 2019 “in the saddle” lifestyle then plan to attend. Entry is in the rear. Come enjoy coffee, snacks and lots of “trail talk”! For more information contact Kathy at 363-8230.

History lecture

“A Darkness Lit by Heroes” will be presented by author Doug Ammons on Thursday, January 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Come hear this dramatic storytelling presentation and book signing, with author and kayaking adventurer, Doug Ammons. This is the true story of the worst hard rock mining disaster in American history, which killed 168 men in Butte, Montana in June 1917. For more information call 363-3338.

History lecture

The Friends of Fort Owen is sponsoring an evening lecture by Sally Thompson: “A Strange Story of John Owen and Father De Smet, Spring 1859” on Thursday, January 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Two contemporaries acting as an agent for the U.S. Government escorted “Indian chiefs” from the Bitterroots to Fort Vancouver in April 1859. Their conflicting records of the story provide some interesting details about life at that pivotal time in regional history, while leaving some significant unanswered questions. Sally Thompson is a well-known scholar and author whose main interest for over 40 years has been working with the native tribes of the West. She is trained as an

anthropologist, has interviewed over 200 elders and educators from 37 tribes, worked with Kootenai and Blackfeet elders on a book, “People Before the Park,” about their seasonal rounds through Glacier National Park, and has published a recent article, “John Owen’s Worst Trip,” in the Spring 2018 issue of Montana, Magazine of Western History. For more information call Margaret Gorski at 406-552-2072.

an unlikely hero and indispensable leader at the height of the Indian Wars Feb. 23 – Neal Lewing shares America’s musical legacy from Lewis and Clark to Custer with traditional and original folk songs For more information on each presentation visit: http:// www.travelersrest.org/winterstorytelling.html or call the park visitor center at (406) 273-4253.

Friday, January 11 Woman’s Club Science Friday

The North Valley Public Library hosts a science-based program for kids one Friday a month. On Friday, January 11 at 4 p.m., discover the human body’s major organs. Create a life size body model and learn about the functions of your body’s most vital organs. Sign up by emailing the Youth Services Specialist or stop by the Library’s front desk, space is limited. This program is for children and teens ages 7 & up. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Sat, January 12 Beekeeping class

Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will be conducting a “Beginning Beekeepers Class” on Saturday, January 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bitterroot Conference Center in Hamilton. The class will cover getting started, equipment needed, bee anatomy and biology, diseases, pests, feeding, and other topics. The class will be valuable to beginners and for experienced beekeepers. If you are interested in keeping bees or just learning more about beekeeping this class is for you. For a class synopsis and registration information go to our website at https://www.beekeepersofthebitterroot.org. Cost for the class will be $20 which includes lunch.

Adventure Series

The Kids Adventure Series will take place Saturday, January 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Create your own brilliant Aurora Borealis on heavy card stock with fluorescent paint and glow-in-the-dark glue. This two-part series will provide a glimpse into a cold winter’s night sky. The event is free. For more information call the museum at 363-3338.

Winter Storytelling series

Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) sponsors the Winter Storytelling Series at Travelers’ Rest State Park every Saturday through February 23 at 11 a.m. in the Travelers’ Rest Visitor Center. Winter Storytelling at Travelers’ Rest celebrates the Salish tradition of sharing stories during the long, dark winter. Humans tell their stories in a variety of ways, and in 2019, Travelers’ Rest will welcome a diverse array of presenters who capture and share stories through oral tradition, music, history, memoir, and more. Admission is $5 per person or free with a membership to the Travelers’ Rest Preservation and Heritage Association (TRPHA). Winter Storytelling Series Schedule: Jan. 12 – Tony Incashola shares stories traditionally told by his ancestors on the land of Travelers’ Rest Jan. 19 – Mary Jane Bradbury presents “The Unsinkable Molly” Jan. 26 – Mariah Gladstone shares her passion for native foodways Feb. 2 – Judy Washbon leads a fascinating journey back to the time of Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea Feb. 9 – Rosalyn LaPier, award-winning indigenous writer and ethnobotanist Feb. 16 – Robert M. Brown portrays Captain Charles Rawn,

GFWC Bitterroot Woman’s Club will have their first meeting of the New Year on Saturday, January 12 at 11:15 a.m. at Bouilla, 111 S. 3rd Street, Hamilton. This is a community service organization whose goal is to empower women. Come join in for an enjoyable meeting, planning, visiting and having fun. If you have any questions, call Joyce Hooper at 381-1201.

Square dance club

Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will hold a dance on Saturday, January 12 at the Golden Age Center, 5th and Baker Streets in Hamilton. Ray Dunbar will be the caller, and Don Scheline will be providing the Round Dance music. There is a good wood floor and a good sound system. The evening starts a 7 p.m. with a half hour of Plus level dancing, followed by the Mainstream dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dancers are $6 at the door and spectators are free! For more information, call Ray at 370-4414.

Sun, January 13 Pancake Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus, Council 6130, will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 13 at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th St. in Hamilton. The breakfast will be served after the 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. masses. The public is invited. The meal consists of pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. The price for the meal is $5.00 per person; children under nine eat free so bring the kids! As a special offer a family of 4 or more eats for $15.00. The food and service is great. 100% of all proceeds go toward charitable giving within the community. For information contact Nick Hooper at 961-3930.

Mon, January 14 Stevi school menu

Monday: Breakfast - Muffins, fruit & milk; Lunch - Pizza Pasta, mixed veggies, mixed diced fruit, bread & butter, milk Tuesday: Breakfast - Cheese Omelet, fruit & milk; Lunch Taco Salad with Lettuce & Salsa, corn tortilla chips, orange slices, bread & butter, milk Wednesday: Breakfast - Bagels, fruit & milk; Lunch - White Chicken Chili, fresh carrots with ranch dressing, sliced peaches, dinner rolls, bread & butter, milk Thursday: Breakfast Pancakes, fruit & milk; Lunch Chef’s Salad with Ham & Cheese, apple slices, bread & butter, milk Friday: Breakfast - Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, fruit & milk; Lunch - Corn Dogs, BBQ baked beans, sliced pears, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk.

Rotary Club

Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, January 14 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Steve will be presenting information about the New Citizens Academy, established to help inform residents of law enforcement topics in the Bitterroot. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.

Green Thumbs Up Join Green Thumbs Up Garden Club for the first meeting of the New Year on Monday, January 14 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bitterroot Public

Library in Hamilton. Member Nina Eadie will talk about the evolution of the greenhouse. Learn how a cucumber, a Roman emperor, and a wheelbarrow transformed forever how we garden in cold climates.

Tues, January 15 Singing Bowls

Himalayan Singing Bowls Sound Journey will take place Tuesday, January 15 at the Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton (across from Hamilton High School). Come experience the restorative power and harmonic chimes of Himalayan Singing Bowls. Came Coté, Sound Healing Practitioner, will lead a Soul Alignment Sound Journey using Himalayan Singing Bowls, harmonium and other instruments to create a sense of relaxation by dissolving patterns of stress, worry and anxiety. Wear comfortable clothing and bring mats, blankets or anything else that will make you comfortable lying on the floor. Arrive at 6:15 p.m. to set up. Door will close at 6:30 p.m. By donation. For more information, call Luanne at 406-830-4408 or visit the website: CSLBitterroot.org or Facebook.

Wed, January 16 RCEDA

Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, January 16 from 2:15 to 2:55 p.m., and the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, January 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. The meetings are open to the public.

BRHA board meeting

The Bitter Root Humane Association’s regular board meeting will be on Wednesday, January 16 at 5 p.m. at Bouilla in Hamilton. The public is welcome.

Thurs, January 17 Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited will meet Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 203 State Street in Hamilton. Lauren Wittorp, Executive Director of the Madison River Foundation, will give a presentation describing the river and how issues are being managed to maintain the Madison’s fabled reputation into the 21st century. She will also provide an insider’s view of some little-known aspects of the fishery. About half a century ago, a young Montana fisheries biologist named Dick Vincent came up with the novel idea that the fish and fishing on the Madison River would be better if the practice of stocking trout was halted. After an uphill battle, supported by TU, Dick was proved right and in a few short years, the Wild Trout concept became the central tenet of trout fisheries management in Montana. The Madison fishery became the stuff of legend and its robust wild trout are now heralded around the world. In the intervening years, the Madison and its fishery has been vexed by threats like whirling disease, access issues, crowding, riparian mismanagement and development. The Madison River Foundation was established to address these threats by building consensus solutions that engage all the stakeholders. The meeting is open to the public and there is no charge.

Sat, January 19 Saturday bingo

Special Saturday Bingo is held every third Saturday of the month at Victor Senior Center starting January 19. Doors open at 12 noon, play at 1 p.m. $1 per card. $1 admission. Must be 18 to play. Snacks and coffee available. Call Glenda, 360-3074, for info.

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Lone Rock Adult Education Classes 2019 INTRODUCTION TO CARD MAKING Instructor: Amy Grassey Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $20.00 (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/ 4 Classes Tuesdays 6-8 pm Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 You will learn various techniques including but not limited to stamping, heat embossing and using die cuts. We will also explore use of color, designs, and embellishments. ADVANCED CARD MAKING Instructor: Amy Grassey Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $20.00 (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/ 4 Classes Thursdays 6-8 pm Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 Participants who are familiar with card making will enjoy learning advanced techniques including, but not limited to: heat embossing, layering die cuts, watercolors and the use of heat embossing with pigment ink and embossing powders. BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Instructor: Kelley Ziegler Class Fee: $25.00 36 Hours /18 Classes Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 17, 24, 31 , Feb. 7, 14, 21, 23, 28 , Mar. 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30, Apr. 4 In this course, you will improve your photographic skills, learn about the exposure triangle, photo composition, RAW vs. JPEG, and more! This expanded class will also offer hands-on shooting with instructor feedback. There will be six (6) field location classes. INTRODUCATION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Instructor: Terri Larson Class Fee: $25.00 18 Hours/12 Classes Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 pm Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3 In this course you will be introduced to the manual sign language alphabet, which is called fingerspelling. We will be learning to communicate through sign language using many interesting and fun tactics, and you will leave with a great understanding of American Sign Language. Come and join us for a great learning experience! RETIREMENT PLANNING (PRE-RETIREMENT) Instructor: Gary Erickson Class Fee: $25.00 15 Hours/5 Classes Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 This course presents time-tested strategies that help students make informed retirement planning decisions. Whether your objective is to build a nest egg, protect assets or preserve their lifestyle throughout retirement, this course helps you plan your retirement with confidence. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE: DAY 1: Life Planning for Retirement; Retirement Needs & Expenses; Retirement Roadblocks & Mistakes; Retirement Income Sources DAY 2: Retirement Plan Distributions Investments; Risk Management (Insurance); Estate Planning RETIREMENT PLANNING (POST-RETIREMENT) Instructor: Gary Erickson Class Fee: $25.00 12 Hours/4 Classes Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14 TEN THOUSAND BABY BOOMERS RETIRE EACH DAY. As you enter this next phase of life, many things change. Among defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, social security, and portfolio withdrawals, their options for replacing their income vary. The new reality may force many people to reevaluate your original financial plans or plan anew. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE DAY 1: Retirement Income Concerns; How Long Will My Money Last; Investments DAY 2: Retirement Income Sources; Health Care Planning; Estate Planning EXPLORING MUSIC! INCLUDES AMAZING PIANO RECITALS! Instructor: Arthur Kostuk Class Fee: $20.00 7.5 Hours/5 Classes Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 This class is designed to demonstrate how the sound waves of music affect our emotion and our spirits. An example of this is seen in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony during the grand finale. There are five (5) lessons in this course. The first two (2) lessons will focus on 18th century music, including Beethoven’s 9th Symphony which he will perform on the piano, along with Chopin’s Two Piano Sonata’s Pan. There will also be a discussion on the subject of Fredric Nietczsche on his views of spirituality and how music affects the soul. The next three (3) lessons will be entering into late 19th century, early 20’s with Gustuv Marlan, an Austrian composer. Marlan composed nine (9) symphonies. These symphonies are larger than life size. They are universes speaking to each other. They are very powerful pieces that speak to our hearts. Arthur Kostuk began playing piano at the age of 13 and characterizes himself as a late bloomer. In the early 1970’s, Arthur was living in Vienna, Austria, while studying piano for almost five (5) years at the University. He loved playing at the Johan Strauss Memorial because all the great musicians/composers played there. These included Braham’s, Beethoven, Strauss, and Marlan. All of these composers were from Vienna. 1n 1985, Arthur entered the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition in Israel. There were 250 competing musicians with awards for four (4) first-place winners and four (4) second-place winners. Arthur earned a first-place award and, in this class, you will see why! Arthur has been playing piano around the world for 32 years. Many of these recitals have taken place in Berlin, Germany under the direction of James Levine. Other recitals took place in Chicago and Seattle, and even New York City where he performed at Carnegie Hall for an audience of up to 1400 people. This class is an exceptional opportunity to take part in an informational view of music from the past, present, and future as well as having the privilege of experiencing recitals from a world-renowned musician. Reserve your place today! SIMPLY PIANO – BEGINNERS - LEARN HOW TO PLAY PIANO Instructor: Steve Azulay Class Fee: $20.00 5 Hours /5 Classes Mondays 6 - 7 pm Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 This course will offer BEGINNING instruction on how to play chords and notes on the piano. You will need to bring your own KEYBOARD to class. SIMPLY PIANO – INTERMEDIATE – EXPAND PLAYING PIANO WITH BEGINNING SKILLS Instructor: Steve Azulay Class Fee: $20.00 5 Hours /5 Classes Mondays 6 - 7 pm Feb. 25, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1 This course will offer INTERMEDIATE instruction on how to play chords and notes on the piano. You will need to bring your own KEYBOARD to class. SIMPLY GUITAR –BEGINNERS -LEARN HOW TO PLAY GUITAR Instructor: Steve Azulay Class Fee: $20.00 6 Hours /6 Classes Wednesdays 6 - 7 pm Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 This course will offer BEGINNING instruction on how to play chords and notes on the guitar. You will need to bring your own GUITAR to class.

Adult Education Classes make a GREAT gift for birthdays, holidays, etc.! FOR MORE INFORMATION about the courses being offered, please contact Julie Bachman at 210.5129. • PHONE in your registration by calling JULIE BACHMAN at 210.5129 • EMAIL your registration to: jbachman@lonerockschool.org or • MAIL your registration to: Lone Rock Adult Education; Attn: Julie Bachman 1112 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville, MT 59870 ALL CLASSES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED! PAYMENT IS DUE THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS. PARTICIPANTS OVER 60 YEARS OLD RECEIVE A 50% DISCOUNT!

SIMPLY GUITAR – INTERMEDIATE – EXPAND PLAYING GUITAR WITH BEGINNING SKILLS Instructor: Steve Azulay Class Fee: $20.00 5 Hours /5 Classes Wednesdays 6 - 7 pm Feb. 27, Mar. 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3 This course will offer INTERMEDIATE instruction on how to play chords and notes on the guitar. You will need to bring your own GUITAR to class. ADVENTURES IN BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Instructor: Sandi Busch Class Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $10.00 (Paid to Instructor) 15 Hours/ 6 Classes Tuesdays 6:15–8:45 pm Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2 Unleash your inner artist while exploring the attributes of watercolor! Fluid, spontaneous, unpredictable, colorful, rewarding, exciting, and sometimes a little challenging - watercolor can be all of these and more! Weekly class activities and projects encourage fearless participation and can produce astonishing results from the very first class. Tips, tricks and techniques make class a fun exploration of materials and creativity. Learn the basics and spur on your creativity while exploring this exciting medium. EXPLORING WATERCOLOR Instructor: Diana Haker Class Fee: $20.00 24 Hours/ 24 Classes Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm Jan. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Mar. 5 The BEGINNING watercolor portion in this course will introduce the fundamentals of watercolor, learning how to use the materials and techniques to help the participants to produce watercolor paintings. This part of the course will focus on how to use the medium of watercolor to produce paintings. The instructor will assist students to learn how to make watercolor subjects from observation and improve their hand and eye coordination in their watercolor paintings. Participants will learn the correct way to use watercolor materials and explore watercolor techniques such as wet- on-wet, dry brush, create a color chart, etc. This watercolor class will also introduce visual analytic skills giving students the ability to work with space, forms, light, and composition. The INTERMEDIATE portion of this course will build upon what the participants learned in the first six (6) weeks bringing them to a new level. Now that you have explored the basic concepts, it is time to start developing your practice into finished watercolor paintings. The majority of class time will be spent advancing our existing practice. The instructor will continue to teach advanced composition and watercolor techniques with the use of detailed forms of light and space. If you have ever wanted to start from the beginning and advance yourself in watercolor painting, this class is for you! Come and join in the fun! BEGINNING/ INTERMEDIATE GARMENT SEWING Instructor: Faye McCrumb Class Fee: $20.00 18 Hours/12 Classes Tuesdays 6:30– 8 pm Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2 In this class you will learn basic pattern layout cutting and basic sewing skills all the way to lining of garments of your choice. Even if you already have the basics, please feel free to come and join us if you love to sew! You will need to bring your own SEWING MACHINE to class. BASIC COOKING & BAKING SKILLS Instructor: Heidi Hammermeister Class Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $15.00 (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/8 Classes Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 pm Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25 In this course we will cover the basic recipes that are easy for anyone to replicate. We will bake a casserole, chili, cornbread, and more! Come and join us for a night that will delight your taste buds! GARDEN FRESH Instructor: Nancy Maruska Class Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $5.00 - Informational Pamphlets (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/4 Classes Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5 In this course, you will learn how to grow your own fruits and vegetables. There will be advice on topics such as selecting varieties for our valley, plant propagation, using fertilizers, watering and much more! Please NOTE that Nancy owns her own greenhouse business! CREATING YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE DESIGN Instructor: Nancy Maruska Class Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $5.00 - Informational Pamphlets (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/4 Classes Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5 In this course, you will learn how to design healthy, self-sufficient beds that are easy to care for, water wise, and enduringly beautiful! Please NOTE that Nancy owns her own greenhouse business! FIRST AID/CPR, AED Instructor: Alice & Ron Brace Class Fee: $15.00 Material Fee: $20.00 - Book, Class Supplies, Completion Card (Paid to Instructor) 8 Hours/4 Classes Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7 This course is a ASHI First Aid/CPR class which will teach CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults, Children and Infants. You will receive a 2-year certification in CPR/First Aid & AED with completion of the class. COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL Instructor: Jessica Christian Class Fee: $20.00 15 Hours/ 10 Classes Mondays 7:00- 8:30 pm Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1 This course is designed for co-ed volleyball players who are interested in playing at a competitive level. We will start with warm-up drills, and games will follow. Join us for a great night of fun! OULA Instructor: Shelby Holbrook Class Fee: $20.00 8 Hours/8 Classes Saturdays 8:00 am – 9:00 am Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9 Oula is CARDIO dance that combines the depth and soulfulness of a mind-body practice with the carefree playfulness of a living room dance party to Top 40 hits on the radio. This is a great way to get in shape and it is lots of fun! Come and join us for a CARDIO workout that you will love! TURBO KICK LIVE Instructor: Jillian Mertz Class Fee: $20.00 10 Hours/10 Classes Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1 A combination of kickboxing moves and dance moves, all perfectly choreographed to high-energy and motivating music! It’s the ultimate fun, cardiovascular challenge that’s a unique blend of intense intervals, strength/endurance training, and a relaxing cool-down. Turbo Kick requires no previous kickboxing experience or equipment. PICKLEBALL Instructor: Lindy Lay Class Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $5.00 (Paid to Instructor) 15 Hours/10 Classes Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Jan. 29, Feb. 5,12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2 A game for all ages, easy to learn, fun to play and very addictive! The game is the fastest growing sport, utilizing a lowered badminton net, wiffle ball and wooden paddles. It combines the elements of tennis and ping-pong. Enjoy a night of FUN!

Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Class(es) ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mail this registration form to: Lone Rock Adult Education; attn. Julie Bachman, 1112 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville MT 59870

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Professional Investment Advice By Jean Schurman Sports Editor

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Florence splits with Stevensville The Lady Falcons of Florence came out playing tough against Stevensville and finished the game the same way. They defeated the Lady Yellowjackets, 57-30. Florence’s senior guard, Danielle Zahn, got things moving for Florence with a couple of steals and baskets. She scored six of her 15 points in the first frame. By the end of the quarter, Florence was up by nine points and they continued to build on that lead. Zahn led all scorers with 15 points, and she was followed by Rilee Mangun with 14 points. Angel Richards had eight points for Stevensville. Florence 57, Stevensville 30 Florence - Kolbi Wood 2, Brooklyn Newbary 5, Emma Stensrud 6, Joey Janetski 10, Kasidy Yeoman 2, Rilee Mangun 14, Makenna Liles 3, Danielle Zahn 15. Stevensville - Hailey Neisinger 1, Maddie Weber 3, Maddie Sims 1, Syd Paul 4, Maliyah LeCoure 3, Kelti Wandler 4, Angel Richards 8, Tamara Hardy 2, Evynne Alexander 4 The Stevensville ‘Jackets got off to a quick start with Colby Meeds and Logan Roth finding the bucket early. But Florence battled back behind the shooting of Jake Round who finished with 12 points Florence’s Rilee Mangun makes a jump shot over Stevensville’s and the two teams were tied at the Evynne Alexander. Jean Schurman photo.

end of the first half. The game was very close and physical with several scrums on the floor. Meeds made four of nine free throws for the ‘Jackets and Roth added five more including a couple of crucial free throws. Time ran out with Stevensville taking the 41-38 non conference win. Stevensville 41, Florence 38 Stevensville - Colby Meeds 14, Logan Roth 12, Devlin Sherman 7, Ivan Yazvac 4, Kellen Jones 4 Florence - Jake Round 12, Blake Shoupe 6, Colby Kohlman 7, Beau Neal 3, Parker Hotsinpiller 5, Zack Christopherson 5. The Lady Yellowjackets of Stevensville defeated Dillon, 50-40, in Dillon on Saturday. Consistent scoring by the Stevensville team was the key to their victory. LeCoure had 15 points and Richards added 12. Stevensville 50, Dillon 40 Dillon: DeJohn 6, McKay 9, Shipman 4, Pittman 6, Shipman 3, Jones 12. Stevensville: Richards 12, LeCoure 15, Sims 4, Alexander 8, Paul 3, Weber 8. Florence topped Anaconda in 6B action on Saturday, 57-43. Zahn had 16 points to lead

Corvallis edges Anaconda The Corvallis Blue Devils had their hands full agains the Class B Anaconda Lady Copperheads in a very physical game. By the end of the first quarter, both teams had four fouls each. Turnovers plagued the Blue Devils in the first half but they erased the deficit and took a four point lead into the half. After the break, Hannah Martin sank two free throws following a foul by Anaconda’s Claire Miller to give Corvallis a little breathing room. One point separated the two at the end of three quarters. Lainie Albright hit a trey for the Blue Devils but Isabel Saltenberger came right back with one of her own. Hannah Martin hit a couple of baskets but Anaconda was matching each basket and adding to their lead. Logan Stetzner of Anaconda hit a short jumper to put their score at 43. There was 2:43 left in the game and the Lady Copperheads had a five point lead. Corvallis doubled down and put freshman Madeline Gilder in. The 5’10” freshman changed the dynamics on the floor. Albright hit a trey to bring the score to 41-43. Then Gilder intercepted a pass and raced the length of the court for two points. The next trip down the court, it was Gilder again who got the steal but missed her shot. However she pulled the rebound down and sent the ball to Martin who knocked down the basket.

Corvallis won, 45-43. Corvallis 45, Anaconda 43 Corvallis - Isabell Evans 2, Madeline Gilder 3, Calla Haldorson 5, Hannah Martin 13, Denali Smith 5, Ashlyn Nixon 4, Lainie Albright 11, Lilly Berry 2. Anaconda - Johnson 7, Reich 5, Mattson 3, Saltenberger 10, Stettiner 12, Kelly 5, Peterson 1. The Corvallis boys also won. They beat Anaconda, 50-30. Caleb Warnken led the Blue Devils with 14 points. Corvallis 50, Anaconda 30 Corvallis -Liang Liedle 5, Jaymark Liedle 1, Tanner Jessop 8, Caeson Jessop 8, Caleb Warnken 14, Bryce May 2, Garrett Brown 12. Anaconda - Gochanour 12, Wilson 4, Sawyer 6, Saltenberger 2, Valle 4, Hendrickson 2. The Hamilton boys defeated Frenchtown, 61- 52. Although Frenchtown jumped out to an early lead the boys in red and grey came back to take the lead at the half. Hamilton held Frenchtown to only nine points in the second quarter and seven in the third quarter. Both teams got hot in the final frame but Hamilton held the lead for the win. Trey Searle had 18 points and Tanner Goligoski added 17 in the win. Hamilton 61, Frenchtown 52 Hamilton: Trey Searle 18, Tanner Goligoski 17, Cam Rothie 11, Hunter Omlid 9, Carson

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points. Hamilton 30, Whitefish 22 Hamilton: Johnson 3, Ryter 8, Taggart 2, Doyle 2, Katelyn Dickamore 4, Mikalyn Brickley 1,Tesoro 5, Mason 1,Maggie Ringer 4. Whitefish: Smyley 4, Bender 9, Carloss 1, Ells 2, Payton Kastella 5, Anderson 2. Drummond defeated Darby, 60-45, in non conference action. Darby was unable to catch up after Drummond broke out 21 points in the first quarter. Dylan Parks had 13 points to lead the Tigers. Drummond 60, Darby 45 Drummond: Pool 8, Parke 30,Holland 6, Huberg 3, Allen 10, Parke 1, Rigby 2. Darby: Dylan Parks 13, Nelson Smith 4, Gabe Smith 10, Cole Kayser 3, Preston Smith 3, Brandon Winters 5, Daniel Muir 7. The Drummond girls also defeated Darby, 52-33. Casey Ehmann had 19 points to pace Darby and TeaAnna Rouse added 11. Drummond 52, Darby 33 Drummond: Hilmo 14, Phillips 13, Parke 6, Seekell 5, Bradshaw 5, Hauptman 2, Kielley 9. Darby: Casey Ehmann 19, Amber Anderson 2, TeaAnna Rouse 11, Kimber Schlapman 3. The Clark Fork Mountain Cats edged Victor, 53-49, on Thursday in Alberton but they had to come from behind to do it. Mason Agee had 18 points and

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Wrestling Wrap-up The Western Montana Duals were held in Ronan over the weekend. Here are the local results from the final day. Finals Final standings Frenchtown, Kalispell Glacier, Columbia Falls, Polson, Townsend, Hamilton, Corvallis, Stevensville. 5th/6th Townsend 60, Hamilton 15 103 - Carmody, H, p. Paine, 3:00; 113 - Norstrom, T, p. H. Hurst, 1:23; 120 Richtmeyer, T, p. Martin, :45; 126 - Laine, T. Forfeitt; 132 Edgerton, T, p. Cramer 2:21; 138 - Golden, H, p. Bird, 1:20; 145 - Owens, T, p. Anson, 2:59; 152, N. Hurst, H, dec. Steel, 10-4; 182 - Denton, T, p. Wanner, 2:58; 205 - Lamb, T, p. Jones :40; HWT - Chatriand, T, p. Buchanan, :39. First round Frenchtown 46, Corvallis 30 103 - Stewart, F, p. Spencer, :42; 126 - Bibler, F, maj. dec. Venema, 8-0; 132 - Brown, C, p. Blanchard, 3:26; 138 - Opat, C, forfeit; 145 - t. Davis, C, forfeit; 152 R.Weidow, C, p. Warner, 3:57; 160 - Gasvoda, C, Vang, 1:46; HWT - Miller, F, p. Wise, :56. Glacier 59, Stevensville 9 103 - Putman, G, tech fall McLane; 120 - Little, G. P. Thompson 1:17; 126 - Robbins, S, p. Beach, 1:43; 132 - Fretwell, G, maj. dec. Springer, 10-2; 145 - Conklin, G, maj. dec. Reil, 13-3; 152 - Willis, G, p. Janes, Skyler Webberson dropped in 21 points. Clark Fork 53, Victor 49 Clark Fork - Mask 11, Calisson 20, Waddle 13, Spence 9 Victor - Mason Agee 18, JD Kay 5, Tristin Chavez 3, Skyler Webberson 21, Garritt Gleason 2. The Lady Pirates lost to Clark Fork, 69-32. Ashlee Chavez had 11 points for Victor. Clark Fork 69, Victor 32 Victor: Emma Day 4, Keanna Chavez 9, Ashley Chavez 11, Bella Scichilone 2, Ellyse Henderson 2. Clark Fork: Haskins 6, Krutilla 4, Reese 20, Green 3, Patko 2, Kelsey 12, Parkin 2, Baughman 9, Mask 9. On Friday, the Valley Christian Eagles came to Victor. The Pirates jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in the 49-34 conference win. Agee had 16 points for Victor.

1:14; 160 - Pancake, S, dec. Gilmond, 12-6; 205 - Olson, G. P. Driver, 1:09; HWT - Vergeront, G, p. Woods. Columbia Falls 51, Hamilton 16 103 - Carmody, H, p. Sandlin, :50; 113 - Barta, CF, Sandlin, :50; 113, Barta, CF, p. H. Hurst 3:23; 120 - Martin, H, p. Hogan, 1:29; 132 - Peters, C, p. Cramer, :38; 138 - Golden, H, maj dec Role, 9-0; 145 Balla, CF, p. Anson, 2:47; 160 - Despain, C, dec. N. Hurst, 6-5; 182 - McPhee, CF, p. Wheat, :11;205 - Freeman, C, p. Jones, 1:03; HWT - Gladeau, CF, p. Buchanan. Third round Townsend 42, Corvallis 36 103 - Spencer, C, p. Payne, :48; 126 - Venema - C, p. Lane, :31; 132 - Brown, C, p. Edgerton, :49; 138 - Opat, C, Byrd, :54; 145 - Davis, C, p. Owens, 1:21; 152 Weidow, C, p. Steele, 3:50; HWT - Lamb, T, p. Wise 1:23. Hamilton 48, Stevensville 30 103 - Carmody, H, p. McLane, 1:19; 113 - Hannah Hurst, H, forfeit; 120 - Martin, H, P. Thompson, 1:44; 126 - Robbins, S, forfeit; 132 Golden, H. P. Mertins, 2:23; 138 - Springer, S, p. Done, 1:59; 145 - Anson, H, p. Riel, :32; 152 - N.Hurst, H, p. Janes,1:48; 160 - Pancake, S, forfeit; 170 Feretti, S, forfeit; 182 - Wanner, H, forfeit; 205 - Jones, H, Driver, 2:30, HWT - Woods, S, p. Buchanan 1:59. Victor 49, Valley Christian 34 Valley Christian: Reimer 6, Becker 6, Messner 3, Becker 3, Fritz 3, C. Reimer 9, Hawkins 2, Cox 2. Victor: Jerod Halley 2, Chavez 10, Kay 7, Agee 16, Gleason 7, Webberson 10. The Lady Pirates lost a close game to the Lady Eagles of Valley Christian, 51-45. Eighth grader Keanna Chavez scored 22 points for Victor and her sister, Ashley added 12. (In Class C, eighth graders may play on high school teams if there are not enough students out to make a team.) Valley Christian 51, Victor 45 V. Christian - Kelly 16, Brewer 11, Vance 9, Dieerking 5, Cortney 2, Colwell 2, Murphy 2. Victor - K. Chavez 22, A. Chavez 12, Madison Bahr 4, Emma Day 6, Henderson 1.

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Fly tying sessions It happens every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at two o’clock: A small group of guys come into the shop, plop $10 bills on the fly tying bench, and one of them asks, “What’re we tying today, Chuck?” I’ll usually answer by naming the fly pattern or technique we’ll be pursuing for the day. As far as I’m concerned, the fly patterns are vehicles for teaching the techniques. The techniques learned in

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan one session can then be applied to other similar flies, or the same materials used in different flies. In addition, the flies end up being valuable additions to the participant’s fly boxes. They guys set up their vises and get their other tools, bobbins, scissors, cement bottles and whatnot, out and ready for use. They either use one of the individual lamps provided or set up their own. Good illumination is an essential for good fly tying. I remember one participant, several years ago, who refused to illuminate the flies he was tying with a good lamp. When asked if he needed a lamp, he’d say something like, “I’m OK, Chuck – I can manage.” Along the way he’d repeatedly ask for help with techniques that, well, he just couldn’t see. When he finally relented and shined a light on what he was doing, his techniques and the finished results improved. But by then he had gained a reputation in the group for tying blind, and laid himself open to the kidding that followed. Part of our sessions includes my critique of each fly as it is tied. For some participants, that is the most valuable part of the session. They know how to improve their next efforts. This guy would hold up a fly, and I’d make my remarks. I’d try to be helpful and encouraging with what I had to say. His friends across the bench didn’t follow suit. “No wonder it’s so bad – you can’t see what you’re doing,” one of them offered. In several variations, that line became a standing joke.

When he finally relented and started using a lamp, his fly tying improved but the kidding didn’t abate. “Now that you have your flies so well lit,” his buddy would jibe, “you can see how ugly they are.” By that time the two of them had become good friends. They tied flies together, fished together, and their lives blended in other areas. From their introduction over fly tying vises and a heap of feathers, I watched it all happen from a distance. The basics, done right Every session starts with the basics, and builds from there into areas not covered in fly tying books or on YouTube. I knew a couple of master fly tyers who didn’t spare the use of cement. Instead of placing one drop of what we call head cement on the few thread wraps that complete the fly, they cemented each fly through every step. I still do it that way, and so to the tyers that tie for the shop. The result is flies that hold together. A frustration that is needlessly taken for granted by many anglers is that of fishing with a fly that had been working and watching its production trail off while the fish are still working. Finally the angler in that predicament decides to interrupt his fishing long enough to look at his fly. When he does he often finds that it has all but disintegrated on the hook. The thread wraps that hold the fly together have come unwound, and the few shreds of material that are left don’t begin to resemble trout food. By contrast, a fly that is cemented throughout will hold together until the materials themselves give way, and up to that point the extra chewing from multiple trout might give the fly an extra “buggy” appearance that makes it more effective. Starting each fly on a cemented thread foundation is the beginning of each class. The flies produced that way hold up. The participants tie flies that last, flies they can depend on to catch more than one or two trout. The basics and beyond Some of the people who sit through a winter or an entire year of sessions cycle out. They learn what they came for and check out. Others repeat until they have been at it for several years. When a new person shows up, they blend right in. The regulars become assistant instructors. I might be helping one person, and look up to see an old vet lending a hand to somebody else. The newbie gets caught up quickly and we all have a good time, regardless how easy or difficult the

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subject fly might be. Some flies are relatively simple to put together. At that, there is often an easier or more efficient way to get them tied. Books or videos can only show you so much. And some flies, many of the ones we most like to fish, are complicated. The standard techniques that most fly tyers know will get you through, but a little finger pressure here, a different thread tension there, can make all the difference.

One of our multi-year vets remarked when I showed him one subtle little technique, “Why didn’t you show us that last year, Chuck?” “I did,” I answered, giving him a blank look. The others started to laugh. “Where were you?” they asked. The kidding escalated from there. In the midst of it, his flies took a quantum leap forward. You can tie one fly, let’s say a Brindle ‘Chute or a Caddis Variant, at a session and leave with all you can absorb. You can practice that fly, and come back later and add to what you know – things you didn’t pick up the first time. That’s what happens for those who keep coming back, including the guy who accused me, good-naturedly, of holding out on him. Each session is modular. You can miss a session, or multiple sessions, and not warry about “falling behind.” What you learn in one session applies to flies of the same type, regardless when you tie them. In relatively short order, participants at these sessions pick up a variety of techniques and learn some effective fly patterns that aren’t available anywhere else. And, bottom line, we all have fun. If you’re interested in getting in on this winter’s sessions, there are a couple of seats available on both Tuesday and Thursday (maximum six per afternoon) and I may offer evening or other afternoon sessions. If you’re interested or have questions, call and leave a message ADVERTISING at 363-4197. Crossword Answers on page 14

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PUBLIC NOTICE The annual Supply Ditch Association meeting for all shareholders will be held January 12, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Stevensville Town Hall. BS 12-12-18, 1-9-19. MNAXLP NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 2019 Stevensville Town Council meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. All meetings will be held at 7:00 pm unless published otherwise. Deadline for all agenda items is 12:00 pm on the Wednesday the week prior to the Thursday meeting Audree Tribbensee, Town Clerk BS 1-9, 1-16-19. MNAXLP Darby Police Department 101 E Tanner Ave . Darby, MT 59829 IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF RAVALLI COUNTY. MONTANA IN RE THE SEARCH OF: Theresa Rose Stone Case No.: SW----SEARCH WARRANT RECEIPT Pursuant to the Search Warrant, I searched: 1. A single family dwelling located at 6011/2 North 2nd Street in Hamilton, Montana. The dwelling is the westernmost part of a single story house located on the northwest corner of Saranac and North 2nd Street in Hamilton . The house is light yellow in color with red tile roof. The numbers 6011/2 are posted to the left of the door on the south side of the house. 2. A single family dwelling located at 601 North 2nd Street in Hamilton, Montana. The dwelling is the easternmost part of a single story house located on the northwest corner of Saranac and North 2nd Street in Hamilton. The house is light yellow in color with a red tile roof. The numbers 601 are posted to the left of the door on the east side of the house. 3. The person of Theresa Rose Stone, a white female born on Februry 6, 1981. Stone stands 5 foot 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds . 4. The person of Philip Loofburrow, a white male born on August 25, 1975. Loofburrow stands approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 205 pounds. 5. A blue 1999 Subaru Station Wagon with California license plate 4FWA677 registered to Philip Kent Loofburrow at an address of 1150 Railroad Flat Road in Rail Road Flat, California . 6. A black 1999 Honda CRV with Montana license 13-6018G, registered to Theresa R Stone at 601 1/2 North 2nd Street, Hamilton, Montana. 7. A red 1983 Ford F150 pickup, Montana license plate F2498 registered to Daniel Shane Starkey at 215 South Marshall Street, Darby, Montana. The following is an inventory of the items taken pursuant to the Search Warrant. 601 1/2 North 2nd Street-Theresa Stone’s apartment Ex# 50 $40 cash - from Living room end table Ex# 51 Electronic scale - from Living room end table Ex# 52 2 safe keys - from Living room end table Ex# 53 Small multi colored pouch with 2 vials and crystal - from living room end table Ex# 54 Small jar with crystal substance - from Living room end table Ex# 55 Black pouch with zip lock baggie with marijuana - from living room end table (4 grams) Ex# 56 Glass jar with marijuanafrom Living room end table (45 grams) Ex# 57 Partial box of sand which baggies - under living room end table Ex# 58 1 Tupperware container from floor under living room end table Ex# 59 Green Backpack (Dime life) - from living room floor Ex# 60 Plastic bag of marijuana from green back pack (81 grams) Ex# 61 Plastic bag of marijuana from green back pack (369 grams) Ex# 62 Plastic bag of marijuana

from green back pack (27 grams) Ex# 63 Plastic bag with marijuana hash from green back pack (43 grams) Ex# 64 Rolling papers and roller from green back pack Ex# 65 US passport - Phillip Lootburrow Ex# 66 Empty tequila bottle - from green back pack Ex# 67 Lolo hot springs business card - from green back pack Ex# 68 Black Samsung cell phone - Jaden Stone Ex# 69 Glass jar with marijuana and bash- master bedroom (15 grams) Ex# 70 Clear colored marijuana bong - master bedroom hamper Ex# 71 “Perfect” scale - master bedroom hamper Ex# 72 Marijuana pipe - master bedroom Ex# 73 Marijuana pipe - master bedroom Ex# 74 Prescription bottle (Theresa Stone)- master bedroom Ex# 75 Black cell phone- master bedroom Ex# 76 Yellow wallet with money ($463)- master bedroom Ex# 77 Small black box with bong cup-Jaden’s bedroom Ex# 78 Brown wallet-Jaden’s bedroom Ex# 79 Money from Jaden Stone’s wallet ($348) Ex# 80 Black and green bag with marijuana leaf design Ex# 81 Torch (Scorch) Ex# 82 Fake book with marijuana pipes/ paraphernalia- Jaden’s bedroom Ex# 83 Marijuana pipe with marijuana-Jaden’s bedroom (1 gram) Ex# 84 Smoking device - Jaden’s bedroom Ex# 85 Containers with residue/ picks-Jaden’s bedroom Ex# 86 Propane torch with cylinders (2)- Jaden’s bedroom 601 North 2nd Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 - William Day bedroom Ex# 19 Plastic baggie with DTW - from William Day’s nightstand (0.5 grams) Ex# 20 Black Motorola cell phone - from William Day’s bed Ex# 21 Blue Marijuana Bong from William Day’s nightstand 601 North 2nd Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 - Safe Ex# 22 Grey Paragon safe - from William Day’s kitchen Ex# 23 Fake book with money and check ($280) Ex# 24 Crown royal bag with pipes Ex# 25 Black - silver - red smoking pen Ex# 26 Wooden stash box Ex# 27 Drug scale Ex# 28 Glass jar with marijuana and pipe (6.4 grams) Ex# 29 10 pieces of drug paraphernalia - container parts, mots etc Super 8 parking lot -1325 North 1st Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 Phillip Lootburrow’s Subaru car -California 4FWA677 Ex# 1 Small Plastic Baggie with Cocaine - from center console (1 gram) Ex# 2 Plastic Container with refined marijuana - from center console (5.1 gram) Ex# 3 Plastic Baggie with Mushrooms - from center console (2.3 gram) Ex# 4 Plastic Baggie with Mushrooms residue - from center console (6.9 gram) Ex# 5 Black plastic container with MJ residue Ex# 6 3- Marijuana Pipes - from center console Ex# 7 Plastic Baggie with Marijuana - from under driver’s seat (5.4 gram) Ex# 8 Plastic Baggie with Marijuana - from under driver’s seat (6.2 gram) Ex# 9 Black wallet with credit cards and cash ($260) - from Phillip Lootburrow’s pocket Ex# l 0 Homemade “popcorn” pattern wallet with cash ($103)- from passenger side floorboard Ex# 11 Black Samsung cell phone - from Phillip Lootburrow’s pocket Ex# 12 Glass Jar with Marijuana from glove box (7.6 gram) Ex# 13 Yellow and green Mari-

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juana pipe with residue - from glove box Ex# 14 Various receipts - from center console Ex# 15 Folder with bank and California Marijuana card info - from overhead container Ex# 16 Los Cabos map - from back area of car Ex# 17 Defiant farm packing material - from back area of car Ex# 18 Cheap Night vision scope - from back area of car A blue 1999 Subaru Station Wagon with California license plate 4FW A677 registered to Philip Kent Lootburrow at an address of 1150 Railroad Flat Road in Railroad Flat, California. I verify that this inventory is a true and detailed account of all property taken by me pursuant to the aforementioned Search Warrant DATED this 1st day of January, 2019 /s/John Ringer Darby Police Department BS 1-9-18. MNAXLP Darby Police Department 101 E Tanner Ave. Darby, MT 59829 IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF RAVALLI COUNTY. MONTANA IN RE THE SEARCH OF: Theresa Rose Stone, Philip Loofburrow and Luke Lambert Pursuant to the Search Warrant, I searched: Case No.: SW---SEARCH WARRANT RECEIPT 1. Room number 121 of the Super 8 Motel, located at 1325 North 1st Street, Hamilton, Montana. 2. a black 2004 Lexus Rx SUV with Montana license plate CGZ567, registered to Luke Hartley Lambert at 905 Sleeping Child Road, Hamilton, Montana. The following is an inventory of the items taken pursuant to the Search Warrant. Super 8 Motel 1325 North 1st street Hamilton, Montana 59840 - room # 121 - Phillip Lootburrow’s room Ex# 30 Black carry bag - sitting on bed in Room # 121 Ex# 31 Dark Camo bag - inside large black bag Ex# 32 Plastic bag with several bags of marijuana - from inside dark camo bag (891 grams) Ex# 33 Plastic bag with marijuanafrom inside dark camo bag (226 grams) Ex# 34 Defiant farms packing -from inside dark camo bag Ex# 35 Blue RX bottle with brown glass container (with liquid) - pippin tissue Ex# 36 Excedrin bottle containing: 8 Excedrin - 3 Alprazolam - 1 Morphine Sulfate - 1 Clonazepam Ex# 37 Ball cap with Marijuana emblem Ex# 38 Plastic marijuana grinder Ex# 39 Lanyard with keys Ex# 40 Sharper Grinder Ex# 41 Pro torch Ex# 42 3 pipes and 2 vape pens Ex# 43 2 Tupperware tubs Ex# 44 Partial box of zip lock bags Ex# 45 Crib notes - strains of marijuana and weights Ex# 46 7 misc receipts Ex# 4 7 Silver colored msense cell phone Ex# 48 Silver colored Verizon cell phone Ex# 49 Black cell phone Luke Lambert’s car Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office secure storage Ex# 87 Red and black backpack - Jansport Ex# 88 Plastic bag of marijuana

- from red and black backpack (240 grams) Ex# 89 Electronic US scale - from red and black backpack Ex# 90 Black plastic baggie with marijuana seeds - from red and black backpack Ex# 91 Plastic lock box with marijuana seeds - from red and black backpack Ex# 92 Plastic baggie with marijuanafrom red and black backpack (22 grams) Ex# 93 paper with infused substance - from red and black backpack Ex# 94 Clear plastic lock box from red and black backpack Ex# 95 5 Baggies of marijuana clear plastic box Ex# 94 - from red and black backpack (36 grams) Ex# 96 Marijuana grinder and papers - from red and black backpack Ex# 97 Misc business cards from console Ex# 98 Marijuana pipe from center console Ex# 99 Marijuana-from center console (10 grams) Ex# 100 Clear plastic bottle with drugs from center console Ex# 101 Methamphetamine (1.3 grams) Ex# 102 Various pills (9) Ex# 103 Black DJI drone bag Ex# 104 2 Urns with unknown powder Ex# 105 4 SD cards - from Black Mavic bag Ex# 106 Multi colored cloth bag interior of car Ex# 107 Marijuana- from multi colored bag (60 grams) Ex# 108 Marijuana pipe - from multi colored bag Ex# 109 Multi colored pouch from multi colored bag Ex# 110 2 plastic baggies with mushrooms - from multi colored bag (2 grams) Ex# 111 Plastic baggie with suspected LSD-from multi colored bag (11 tabs) Ex# 112 Grey backpack Ex# 113 Round zip lock pouch out of grey bag Ex# 114 Glass jar with pink substance - out of grey bag Ex# 115 Luke Lambert document - out of grey bag Ex# 116 Plastic container with paraphernalia Ex# 117 Box and bag with misc oil MJ containers Ex# 118 Black and silver cell phone - Theresa Stone A black 2004 Lexus RX Sport Utility Vehicle with Montana license plate CGZ567, registered to Luke Hartley Lambert at 905 Sleeping Child Road, Hamilton, Montana. I verify that thjs inventory is a true and detailed account of all property taken by me pursuant to the aforementioned Search Warrant. Dated this 1st day of January, 2019. /s/ John Ringer Darby Police Department BS 1-9-19. MNAXLP For information on placing legal notices, contact Victoria at the Bitterroot Star office, 777-3928.

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Obituaries Billie Marie Wetherald Hamilton – Billie Marie Wetherald, 97 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home in Hamilton. Billie was born August 12, 1921 in Townsend, Montana to the late William and Helga Hendriksen Kennedy. Following high school she attended Business College. Billie was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Charlos Heights Women’s Club. She enjoyed fishing, bowling, hunting and traveling. Billie was preceded in death by three husbands, Albert Knez, James Wooley and Harry Wetherald. She was also preceded by her parents, two sons-in-law; brother, Harold; three sisters, Mabel, Grace and Inez, and one granddaughter. She is survived by daughters, Donna Nicholson of Darby and Norma Knez (Bruce Bailey) of Hamilton; grandkids,

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Jim (Ann) Else of OK, Mic (Cindy) Else of VA, Shelly (Rix) Kordsmeier of MT, Brad Matteson of MT, Laurie (Woody) Lehr of MT; seven great grandkids and six great great grandkids. Following Billie’s wishes, no public services are scheduled. Urn placement will take place at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www. dalyleachchapel.com.

Louis Henry Marchuk Victor - Louis Henry Marchuk, age 88, of Victor, Montana, died December 26, 2018, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, from cancer. He was born August 17, 1930, Baudette, Minnesota, to Nick and Grace Marchuk. Louis married his high school sweetheart, Iris Koidahl, in 1950, and they were married 62 years until her death in Victor in 2012. He served in the U.S. Army’s Signal Corps in their early years; Louis spent his career in the airline industry, successfully retiring after 33 years with Northwest Airlines (now Delta) as a Captain. During his career, he flew all over the U.S., as well Europe, the Caribbean and Pacific islands. They lived in various states from New York to California, eventually moving back to Minnesota and then to Montana in December 1975 to begin ranching in the Bitterroot Valley with their son, Keith. They raised Hereford cross cattle and Appaloosa horses, grew and harvested their own hay. Louis loved to fly, horseback ride, raise quality cattle, and hunt mountain lions, elk and antelope. When living in Minnesota, he hunted pheasants, ducks and whitetail deer. He was interested in astronomy, studied the habits of wild animals and migrating birds, and educated himself on many different topics. He was a private man who prided himself on a job well done, and he passionately loved his wife and their ranch’s panoramic view of the spectacular

Bitterroot Mountains. Louis is survived by his daughters, Lynda (Bob) Zimmerman, Pamela (Scott) Olson, both of Minnesota, and son, Keith (and Hilda) Marchuk, Stevensville, his sister Elouise McKinnon, Minnesota, as well as seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iris C. Marchuk, brother Vernon “Bob” Marchuk, and sisters, Marie (Hanlon) Olson, Lenore (Vern) Olson, and his parents. The family wishes to thank the staff at Stevensville Senior Center for their friendship, thoughtfulness and generosity through Louis’ recent illness, as well as his friend, Margo Sims, Victor, for her care. A private interment was held Tuesday, January 8, at Riverside Cemetery, Stevensville. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Arlene Heitzman Hawk passed away in her sleep on December 17, 2018 at home in Florence. She was born July 16, 1943 at Hardin, Montana to Walter and Mary Benzel Heitzman. Arlene was known and loved by everyone in her community and her loving personality will be missed. She was a graduate of Hardin High School and attended the University of Montana. Arlene was active in the Florence Carlton Community Church. She served on the church council for many years, where she held the position of president. For thirty years Arlene was co-owner, with her husband Ray, of Hawk Auction Company in Stevensville, Montana. Not only was she an asset in running the company, she was also an accomplished auctioneer. She had the honor of being the first woman auctioneer in the state of Montana. For over 10 years she taught the class on auctioning antiques at the auction school in Billings. She accompanied her husband Ray on many buying trips to the East and Midwest where she became an expert on many different types of antiques and collectibles. Her husband ran and served in the State House of Representatives and she was right there with him, working to get him elected and always giving him encouragement. She was a member of the spouse's club and was instrumental in procuring many antique pieces that adorn the capital to this day. She was also an important member of the Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club where she served as 1st vice president. She served on the board as parliamentarian and as emcee during the regular meetings where she introduced the speakers for that day. There were many dinners and luncheons organized and put together by her. She will be sorely missed.

Her parents Walter and Mary Heitzman of Hardin, Montana preceded Arlene in death. She is survived by her husband Ray of 55 years, son Joe of West Virginia, daughter Lynn, grandson Brandon of Stevensville. She is survived by her sister, Joanne and husband Stan Harms of Denver, Colorado, Rhonda and her husband Rick Brown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, her brother Merle Heitzman and wife Nancy of Ft. Benton, Montana, and brother Duane Heitzman of Hardin. Arlene is also survived by an extended family of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Services will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Florence Carlton Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Florence Carlton Community Church building fund. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

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House Republicans make temporary peace over rules By Leia Larsen Montana Free Press

Hours before Montana lawmakers gaveled in the 2019 legislative session, Republicans appeared to have struck a deal on House rules. According to a draft of temporary House operating rules presented when representatives met on the floor at 1 p.m. Monday, lawmakers now require a simple majority vote to approve the House Speaker’s committee appointments. The temporary rules also tweak the number of votes needed to push bills out of committee and onto the House floor for debate. The motion passed along party lines, with Republicans supporting the motion and Democrats voting against it. The temporary rules expire at noon Friday, meaning lawmakers still have to strike a compromise to operate for the rest of the session. But the temporary motion marks a significant concession to the self-described Republican “Solutions Caucus,” which has been working to overhaul House rules ahead of the 66th session. “On day one, Republicans are united and ready to get to work,” said House Speaker Greg Hertz, R-Polson, at a press conference following the vote. The motion notes that the temporary operating rules will remain in effect until Friday, Jan. 11. “Then they’ll hammer away in the Rules Committee and see if they can’t get [out] any of the kinks they disagree with on this one,” said Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad. The Rules Committee was scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday. A series of amendments to House Rules first emerged in December, and consideration devolved into a fight after the House Rules Committee adjourned

without debating the changes. One of the major shake-ups would have prevented legislation from stalling in “kill committees” by allowing a simple majority — 51 votes — to “blast” bills out of committee and onto the House floor for a vote. Currently, such blast motions require a 60-vote supermajority. Democrats were not part of Monday’s deal, according to House Minority Leader Casey Schreiner, D-Great Falls. “They have come up with the majority solution to what they view as a problem,” Schreiner told a gathering of House Democrats in the basement of the Capitol Monday morning. “We were not part of that conversation. I got a call last night and I was told, ‘We have a Republican solution we’re moving forward with.’” Schreiner also noted that he does not support the temporary motion. “I went to the speaker this morning and did say, in full transparency, ‘We’re not on board with whatever their solution is,’” he said. Since Democrats weren’t

at the table to negotiate the deal, Schreiner urged his caucus to vote “no” on the motion in today’s floor hearing. The Solutions Caucus and House Democrats also pushed a change to the speaker’s authority before the session began — specifically, the way he can stack committees with members who will likely table bills he doesn’t like. Members have called these “kill committees” designed to keep bills from reaching the House floor. Monday’s vote resolves that issue for now. Requiring a vote to approve committee appointments scales down the power of the speaker. In addition, the temporary rules require committee chairs to schedule hearings for all assigned bills. The temporary operating rules also address blast motions. Instead of requiring a simple majority vote, which Democrats support, moving legislation out of committee now requires the same number of votes as members in the majority caucus. For 2019, that means blast

motions need 58 votes, since Republicans hold 58 seats in the body. Monday’s temporary motion passed with 58 “yes” votes. Membership of the GOP Solutions Caucus remains unclear, but fissures in the Republican caucus emerged as early as 2007. Rep. Nancy Ballance, R-Hamilton, Rep. Ed Buttrey, R-Great Falls,

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Childbirth Class Tuesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5 Tuesday evenings for 5 weeks, 7pm to 9pm The childbirth class covers all aspects of childbirth and will help you be ready for your labor and delivery.

“Dr. Woods and his team were phenomenal” “My torn meniscus had to be repaired, in a short period of time and by an approved insurance provider. Dr. Woods, his team and Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital were phenomenal, they bent over backwards to get me in before my benefits expired. It was a very positive experience.” - Michael Hargis, Missoula, MT

Bitterroot Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Call to schedule an appointment: (406) 375-4868

www.MDMH.org/events Visit us online to register for upcoming classes and check out the many free activities, events and support groups available at your local hospital.

www.mdmh.org/orthopedics • 1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton, MT 59840 TOP

1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, MT (406) 363-2211 • www.mdmh.org

We are a partner in your health and your insurance network, accepting all forms of payment.

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If it seems like you already know us, you probably do. Stevensville has a new bank with some familiar faces. It may seem like we’re new in town, but we’ve been serving Western Montana with full-service banking since 1972. Now right here in Stevensville, we proudly offer home, real estate and commercial lending, totally free personal and business checking – and we do it with a commitment to customer service from folks who live and work nearby.

First Security Bank 318 Main Street Stevensville, MT 59870 Phone: 728-3115 Lobby Hours Mon-Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Drive-up Hours Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

From left to right: Jenny Arne – Personal Banker Roger Linhart – Real Estate Lender NMLS #502241 Dede Larson – Customer Service Representative Arielle Leister – Personal Banker