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Although the handwriting is on the wall, you might say, marking the coming shutdown of the Ravalli County Recycling Center with closing tentatively set for the end of the year, in the meantime the facility is still open. “We voted to stay open until December 31 if we could,” said Board President Janice Lee. “But should the markets fail severely, or our vehicles fail, or the property sells, we may have to close sooner. Our goal is to stay open at least until the end of the year if we can.”

What they are up against, according to board member Chip Britting, is “ancient equipment, the potential sale of the property, and markets that have gone south.” Cardboard recycling is twothirds of the non-profit company’s volume of business. But they have been hamstrung lately by a disabled packing truck. Although it was tough to diagnose, the problem has recently been identified, but the solution would be costly and involve more downtime. Instead they are going to run the truck on half a tank of gas at a time to avoid the issue.

Then there is the potential sale of the property on which the facility is located. The non-profit has rented the property for the last six years at “a very reasonable rate.” But it was put up for sale this year and some people are looking at it, according to Britting. If the property sells they will have only 60 days to move out, he said. Britting described the potential sale of the property as “a big sword hanging over our head. We have nowhere to go.” And then there is the market

chance to look at the upgrades the Post has made to Post home at 322 S. 2nd in this last year, including a new roof, paint, hardscape outside, and a new, rust proof flag pole. The Post was chartered in 1919 and given the name ‘Ravalli’ Post because it covered all of the county at that time. The first commander was TW Lockwood. For many years, a new commander was selected each year but in the recent past, the commanders have held

their positions for several years. The current commander is Ruth Cook who is a Vietnam veteran, and the Post’s first female commander. The event on Saturday will be a trip back in history with uniforms from World War I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the Middle East conflicts on display. Of special interest are

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Hamilton American Legion post celebrates 100 years By Michael Howell

On Saturday, October 26, the American Legion Post #47 will celebrate 100 years of service and camaraderie for veterans from World War I to the Middle East conflicts of the last few years. Coincidentally, this is the centennial anniversary of the national organization as well. For the Hamilton Post, this celebration will give the public a

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Connie Johnson, Montana School Nurse of the Year. “There are so many attributes that make Connie an incredible nurse, but I believe her greatest strengths are her patience, wisdom, calming demeanor, and professionalism…I unequivocally believe Stevensville Schools has the absolute best school nurse in the state (and country) and she is resoundingly qualified for this award.” – Lee Starck, K-5 Counselor. Michael Howell photo.

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Stevensville School Nurse Connie Johnson was named the Montana School Nurse of the year for 2019-2020 by the Montana Association of School Nurses. The award was presented to Johnson at the MASN business meeting in Bozeman on October 17. Her award will also be acknowledged at the National Association of School Nurses 52nd Annual Con-

ference in Las Vegas this summer. In the letter to Jonson announcing the award, MASN President Erica Harp stated that the MASN Board received an overwhelming number of letters in support on Johnson’s behalf “that prove without a doubt that you are deserving of this award. Your nominators shared examples about your work in case management, education, wellness promotion, illness surveillance, and outstand-

ing leadership, which demonstrate that your nursing practice embodies the NASN 21st Century School Nursing Framework. Congratulations on your welldeserved award!” “I often say that I work with a team of outstanding professionals and with the best school nurse in the world,” stated Stevensville Primary School Principal See NURSE, page A3

Trout Unlimited recognizes columnists Bean and Stranahan

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At the Bitterroot Trout Unlimited banquet last week, two local fishermen and writers Bill Bean and Chuck Stranahan each received a Golden Trout Award for their decades of writing about the fishing and the fisheries in the Bitterroot Valley. Bill Bean has been writing fishing related articles for the Ravalli Republic newspaper for over 20 years. Chuck Stranahan has been writing a column in the Bitterroot Star for many years as well. Both award winners were given two minutes for any comments they would care to make in

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acceptance of the award. Bean said he doesn’t talk a lot and would not be taking his whole two minutes. “I will take a minute. I’m going to give the other minute to Chuck. He’s a good friend and he loves to talk and has many good things to say,” said Bean. He expressed thanks for the award and said he hoped to continue writing articles, “unless someone wants to step in and take over.” Stranahan said that he had three immediate reactions when he was first informed about receiving the award. First was, why him? He said last year FWP biologist Chris Clancy got the award “someone who totally deserved it,” said Stra-

nahan. “Why me?” Then, he said, he saw that Bill was also getting it. “Someone who is a past TU officer and who has helped put this banquet and auction on. I felt he deserved it.” “Then I thought, how can I speak in two minutes and say the things that I need to say?” First off, he said, “I cannot go on a rant about the need for single-hook-barbless-artificial lures on the West Fork,” to the sound of great applause. He thanked his wife and fishing partner Jan, his publishers Michael and Victoria Howell, and his good friends and fishing See AWARDS, page A3

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public funding. He said the operation began with a grant that was obtained under the American Recovery Act which covered the purchase of the bins and the trucks. Since then the operation has been self-sustaining. But they have never received much assistance from the local government. “We process about a million pounds of recyclables a year,” said Lee. “But the business we are in is not worth anything right now.” She and Britting speculate that if the local government could be pushed by public demand to help them out they might be able to weather these hard times, but without it, things look bleak. Currently they are just hopeful that someone might be interested in the cardboard account since that market is still strong. “It would really be up to the public to push this right now with local government and see if we can

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that has flown south. In 2017, the company made $40,000 selling recyclables mostly to Pacific Recycling in Missoula. In 2018, that fell to $16,000. This year they are looking at maybe $3,000 to $4,000. “Or maybe a loss,” said Britting. They have had to quit accepting most plastics, and right now they are paying $25 a ton to have the magazines hauled away. The only thing besides cardboard bringing in any revenue at this time are the Bayern bottles and aluminum cans but the volume of those items is only half of what it was 16 months ago. Britting said the recycling enterprise has only survived through donations and might still be able to survive with some

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‘Tacos for Taylor’ benefit November 2 By Jean Schurman

Chuck Stranahan, longtime fishing columnist for the Bitterroot Star, received the Golden Trout Award from Trout Unlimited for his commitment to flyfishing and conservation. Michael Howell photo. “Drawing people into fly fishing,” said Stranahan, “as Lee Wulff said many years ago, ‘If continued you make a fly fisherman out of someone, they eventually become buddies before saying, “We are not a conservationist’ and I think here just because we enjoy casting, that’s why we are all here. We are or tying flies. There is something here because we love fly fishing. about trout fishing with a fly rod We love the way it touches the when we are out there on a stream inner core of our being and there maybe with best friends, who in is something there that is worth that circumstance, get to know us protecting and preserving.” best, who are life-long friends. You can read more of StraWhether you go to church or not, nahan’s thoughts on flyfishing in there is something there that is his weekly column in the Bitterroot spiritual about the experience.” Star.

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Bill Bean, longtime fishing columnist for the Ravalli Republic, received the Golden Trout Award from Trout Unlimited for his commitment to flyfishing and conservation. Michael Howell photo.

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Jessica Shourd. “Connie Johnson is extremely knowledgeable, profoundly competent, delicately professional, entirely confidential, unquestionably kind, compassionate, consistently friendly, easy-going, reliable, punctual, and meticulous.” School Superintendent Dr. Bob Moore concurred, stating, “Ms. Johnson is passionate about school nursing and the care of our students. She is a problem-solver and highly competent. She holds herself to high standards of care for all students and is very compassionate in her approach while maintaining professional behavior and clinical standards.” Johnson called the award overwhelming, adding, “This is just such a great place to work because all my colleagues are super supportive of school nurses and the work we do to support the kids.”

Johnson loves her job. She called it, “a busy energetic place to work.” She is kept busy pretty much non-stop tending to students from kindergarten up through twelfth grade. Working in a system in which the recommended nurse to student ratio is one nurse to every 750 students, she tends to over 1,000 students. She does a lot of chronic illness management, a lot of teaching, a lot of coordination with parents, local health care providers, teachers and administrators and counselors. “It’s like a big interdisciplinary team approach to caring for kids,” she said. She said it is very rewarding work and “the kids are wonderful.” Johnson works daily with students who are Type 1 Diabetics. Right now she is seeing four, visiting each one multiple times in the day, educating them about how to manage their condition and coordinating it all with the parents and their health care provider. The goal, she said, was to make them as

Taylor McKinley is a 13-year-old eighth grader at Victor School. She is athletic, loves to play volleyball, and loves any activities outside. She’s done all of it but not without pain. You see, Taylor was born with a twisted spine. The actual name of her condition is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. She was diagnosed two years ago during a routine sports physical. According to her mother, Lindsey Whitcomb, scoliosis is not usually diagnosed until it’s almost too late for treatment. As the spine grows, and twists in the case of scoliosis, it gets worse but time also runs out for many treatments because they are tied to the growth of the spine and the individual. The standard procedure for scoliosis is spinal fusion. Taylor had been in a brace after her initial diagnosis two years ago, sometimes for up to 20 hours a day. The next step was fusion and her doctor in Salt Lake City had recommended they move forward with the fusion surgery. Taylor said she was not going to do anything before hunting season and after volleyball season. According to Whitcomb, there are many drawbacks to this surgery, especially for an active 13-yearold. From limited movement to partial bone decay, Taylor’s mom knew this was not an answer for her daughter. Whitcomb had found several groups on social media that pertained to scoliosis and treatment and began looking for answers. One such procedure, vertebral body tethering, seemed to be an answer. Simply put, the procedure involves attaching braces on the spine, attaching paracord to pull the spine in the opposite direction of the twist in the spine. In Taylor’s case, where she has both a thoracic curve and a lumbar curve (shoulders and hips), she will have to have a double tether. A Risser/Sanders scoring test was administered to measure Taylor’s growth plates in the pelvis and shoulders to see how

Taylor McKinley, a 13 year old eighth grader at Victor, will be having surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on December 6 to correct her scoliosis. Friends and family have put together a fundraiser on November 2nd, to help with expenses. ‘Tacos for Taylor’ will be held at Bailey’s Finish Line in Victor from 2 until 8 p.m. much longer she would be growing. She scored between a three and a four with five being the maximum. Most doctors wouldn’t even look at doing the procedure but after checking out more doctors on the East Coast, they found four doctors, three in New Jersey and all out of their insurance network. The last one, Dr. Baron Lonner who practices at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, was in their insurance network. Taylor and her family flew back to Mount Sinai a couple of weeks ago and met with Dr. Lonner. He has performed these surgeries for 20 plus years, pioneering a different way to make the spinal correction. Dr. Lonner was willing to do the surgery on Taylor, despite the fact she was nearing the end of her growth. One bit of information that really stunned Whitcomb was the fact that Taylor’s right lung was operating at 76 percent of capacity and capacity would diminish as her spine continued to twist.

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public schools. So, the fact that our school pays for a school nurse at all is huge. It’s a huge statement that they fund this position.” Johnson has been a nurse for over 25 years. She graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman. She has worked in acute care at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and then worked for a number of years in Hospice care before taking her job as school nurse. This is her ninth year working for the Stevensville School District.

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“It was a no brainer that this was the procedure that she needed to have,” said Whitcomb. Even though Dr. Lonner is in their insurance network, many of the other surgeons that will be involved in Taylor’s surgery are not. The surgery is scheduled for December 6. Whitcomb said Taylor will have to be in the hospital for around five days. Taylor’s family will be staying at an Airbnb and will bring Taylor there when she is released. When they come back to Montana, Taylor will begin physical therapy and should be back to living her normal life by springtime. Because of the added money needed for the trip back to New York, several people in the Victor community and beyond have put together a benefit, Tacos for Taylor, on November 2, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Bailey’s Finish Line. There will be tacos, music, the Griz game, food, prizes, and a silent and live auction. Among the live auction items is a seven-day guided elk hunt

donated by Steel Creek Outfitters of Darby, a one-night stay at Lolo Hot Springs, and possibly a twoto three-hour jet boat trip on the Flathead River. Whitcomb said many businesses and individuals have stepped up to help with donations for the auctions and the event. There is also a rifle raffle for a Henry Golden Boy J7 HMR. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. The drawing will be held at the benefit on November 2 and you don’t need to be present to win. As for Taylor and how she is handling the upcoming surgery, her mother said this isn’t her first rodeo. Taylor has already had four major surgeries on her neck, unrelated to the scoliosis, in the last few years. “She’s ready to get this taken care of.” For more information regarding Tacos for Taylor, or if you would like to donate, call Debbie at 360-2355, Skye at 369-3109, or Lindsey at 406-5657178. A gofundme account has also been set up.

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Impeachment insanity By Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville

I was amazed to see George Cornâ€™s Guest Comment in the October 16th Star. With his vast experience as a past Ravalli County Attorney, during which he demonstrated great skill as a prosecutor, one must askâ€•how can he show such disregard for the Constitution? How can any prosecutor proceed with prosecuting an offense which canâ€™t be named? The Democratic leadership has been seeking a charge for impeachment since the day President Trump took office. They have sought impeachment to the point of endangering the rule of law in our Republic. Their presidential candidates show a near compete disdain for our Republic. Since its founding our nation has demonstrated to the world the unique ability to transfer power without bloodshed. We have fortunately never yet had to witness the results of an ill-conceived attempt to deny approximately half the voting population the authority granted by winning a national election. We are witnessing the erosion of the Bill of Rights by the old Chinese system of death by a thousand cuts. Itâ€™s referred to as the â€˜Resistanceâ€™. Now they have resorted to star chamber secret hearings by a select

Yes, quid pro quo

Dear Editor, First they denied it; then they admitted it; and now they say itâ€™s OK. They are wrong. It is not OK. Trump asking Ukrainian president Zelensky to manufacture dirt on Hunter Biden was a crime. A request for political assistance from a foreign country is a crime, pure and simple. No quid pro quo is required. The request itself is the crime. Withholding any Congressionally authorized funding (such as withholding military assistance to Ukraine which the White House now admits was done) is also a crime. No one in the executive branch â€“ including the president â€“ can interfere with the dissemination of funds authorized by Congress in direct opposition to the will of Congress. If we had a properly functioning judiciary in this country, Trump and his associates would be prosecuted immediately for these criminal offenses. Put the two crimes together, however, and what you have is a gross abuse of power. We have witnessed a president who took the power we loaned to him and selfishly used it for his own personal gain with no regard for the lasting damage his actions would have on our country. It is precisely this kind of abuse (â€œhigh crimeâ€?) the founders had in mind when they gave Congress the power to impeach as outlined in our Constitution. Now that the criminal has

group of Congressmen. Yes, I said itâ€•SECRET HEARINGS!! This is the crew that a few months ago wanted more transparency. These anointed few have even denied attendance to other interested Congressmen such as duly elected members of the Judicial Committee. Friends, donâ€™t these antics upset you and cause a tiny grain of suspicion? I find it hard to believe that most Democrats want to pursue this path at a time when worldwide issues demand our attention. We should be very leery of one sided, often secret, ever changing searches for an offense that no one has been able to find or describe in a manner that withstands inspection for more than a day or so. As God fearing and dedicated citizens, let us join together to stop extremists from trying to steal the results of millions of voters in the 2016 election. Let all of us decide about President Trumpâ€™s future during the election of 2020! These are perilous times. Arenâ€™t we divided enough already?

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admitted to the crimes, Congress has no choice but to impeach and remove Trump from office. Any person in Congress â€“ whether in the House or the Senate â€“ has no choice but to follow the Constitution, which can only mean impeachment in the House and conviction and removal in the Senate. But will our own Senators and Representative do the right thing? In the case of Daines and Gianforte, they only will if we give them permission to do so. If you actually care about the Constitution and the longterm health of this country, you will tell them it is OK to do what is right. I would much prefer to see Trump removed from office via a free and fair election in 2020 rather than through impeachment in 2019. But from what we have witnessed this week in Syria, I do not think we can wait for another major foreign policy blunder by Trump. Because the next time it may be our kids and grandkids â€“ not the Kurds â€“ dying on a battlefield because of the poor decisions of a woefully incompetent president. David Welch Hamilton

Michalson as the sole candidate for a 4-year term and Dempsey Vick is listed as the sole candidate for the unexpired term. You need to know those are not your only voting choices. According to the Ravalli County Elections Office, there is a declared write in candidate for each Council seat. Patrick Shourd is a declared write in candidate for the 4-year term, running against Bob Michalson. Trenis Hindle is a declared write in candidate for the unexpired term, running against Dempsey Vick. Per the Ravalli County Elections Office, in order for a write in vote to count, the candidate must submit the proper paperwork to the County Elections Office before September 3. Patrick Shourd and Trenis Hindle are your only choices if you choose a write in candidate for either position. If you write in any other name your vote will not be counted. Stephanie Mapelli and Michael Sharkey Stevensville

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Dear Editor, Not many Montanans know exactly what the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) does, but this tiny state agency wields considerable influence over our pocketbooks, businesses, and lifestyle. The purpose of the PSC is to regulate the quality and viability of service that investor-owned monopoly corporations provide in Montana. These monopolies include power companies, private water and wastewater utilities, dialup telecom, and taxis and garbage haulers. In return for getting the right to operate as monopolies,

these businesses must guarantee Montanans reliable, affordable service. The PSC sets the rates Montanans pay for these services to balance a return on shareholder investment and customer affordability. However, the PSC is about more than just affordable utility services. From its humble begin nings in 1907 as the Board of Railroad Commissioners, it has evolved into a statewide gatekeeper

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Reporter: President Trump, why do you excel at negative branding?

Trump: I canâ€™t help myself. I can tell you that! My narcissism compels me to win at all costs. I have no empathy. I idolize myself. I have to tear others down to feel good about myself. I must WIN. I WIN by viciously attacking those who oppose me. I will do or say anything to WIN.

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Reporterâ€™s Description: Heâ€™s a pathological liar. He has no moral compass. He aspires to be a strongman. He cozies up to strongmen and dictators. He believes the Constitution allows him to do whatever he wants. He tramples on the Constitution. He ignores vows to protect and defend the Constitution. He accepts Putinâ€™s denial of meddling in the 2016 election. He openly violates laws. He bullies and intimidates anyone he sees as a threat. His bullying includes assaulting the free press. He plucks on the threads of bigotry and racism that still weave through the tapestry of our culture. He attempts to divide, not unite our country. He canâ€™t measure up to US Army leadership standards! He canâ€™t measure up to accepted business leadership standards!

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natural environment and jobs creation in renewable energy and fields throughout the economy; if we truly care about our neighbors, especially those who face the difficult reality of Colstripâ€™s power plants shutting down; if we want to keep Montana a special place for our kids and their kids, then itâ€™s time that the PSC enters the 21st Century. Sure, the regulated community deserves a seat at the table so they can pursue reasonable returns on capital investments, but the PSC shouldnâ€™t cave to every corporate whim. We saw what happened with power utility deregulation in the late 90s, and weâ€™re now witnessing the effects of rapid technological and social changes making their way here, coinciding with the imminent closure of our major electricity source. We can embrace the future, or we can ignore the lessons of past mistakes and ignore reality. As a Montanan, Iâ€™m running for PSC to support the innovation that our state needs to create good jobs, protect consumers, and tackle the climate crisis. Brett Rosenberg Missoula

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for innovation and prosperity. Decisions the PSC makes can help create Montana jobs or they can stifle progress. Right now, the PSC has an especially important role to play in supporting the continued growth of Montanaâ€™s renewable, clean energy sector. This is essential to addressing the climate crisis, which is the crucial challenge of our time. Done right, the PSC can support growth in renewable energy in a way that also creates more Montana jobs and keeps delivering affordable energy to consumers. The PSC can do this by setting reasonable rates for the excess electrons rooftop solar owners can sell back to NorthWestern Energy, or it can allow NorthWestern to overcharge producers for excess rooftop generation, ripping off consumers and stifling growth in clean energy jobs. You can guess the path weâ€™re on now. The current commissioners on the PSC have been digging in against innovation and caving to the whims of the industry theyâ€™re supposed to regulate. The reality is that Montana politicians have not taken the PSC seriously for decades. Too often, it has a political stepping stone, an office for people to seek when they need to run for something. Retired legislators and career lobbyists often seek seats on the PSC to advance their careers, not advance Montanaâ€™s economy. As a result, the important work of the PSC gets lost in the blur of tired rhetoric, hot mic scandals, and outright illegal advocacy by the very commissioners who are supposed to protect Montana consumers. Energy is just one sector of the economy where the PSC can make a big difference. What about other areas where much potential for new markets and jobs exist, but entrenched interests wield too much influence over the PSC, the State Legislature, and elsewhere in state government? If we truly value a clean

Reporter (Continued): He attempts to divide, not unite, the country. He is a master salesman. He sells verbal snake oil. He couldnâ€™t measure up to US Army leadership standards! He couldnâ€™t measure up to accepted business leadership standards! Elected Republicans would be afraid of him. Almost no elected Republican would oppose his assault on democracy. By their silence, they would be complicit in his assault on our democratic Republic. Trump: I would brand him as Ron the Con! As President, he would be a lawless, disgusting low life! He would be unfit to serve! He would be a menace to democracy.

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Hamilton Senior Center activities

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

Stevi Senior Center activities

Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 2nd and 4th Thursday: Cribbage at 12:15 pm Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.

Victor Senior Center activities

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

Florence senior lunches

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

Lolo senior lunches

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

Golden Agers

The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multibid racehorse) are played on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 363-0142.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Monday: 7 p.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 5475 Farm Land Road, Lolo Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence 3rd Saturday: Women’s Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 224 Linder Street, Florence Sunday: Big Book Study Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Victor Senior Center, 243 5th Ave. Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.

Al-Anon

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

Narcotics Anon

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

Free Indeed

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

Gamblers Anon

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

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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.

Overeaters Anon

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

Morning TOPS

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

Evening TOPS

The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.

Exercise classes

The following sessions, all by donation, are held at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th: Mondays: Zumba Gold & Chair Zumba, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays: Chair Yoga, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Zumba Gold, 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi, 4 p.m. Fridays: Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Indoor Walking: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.12 noon. Please log in, 16 laps is a mile!

WIC clinics

Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$23,107; 2- $31,284; 3-$39,461; 4-$47,638; 5-$55,815. For each additional family member add $8,177. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.

Florence American Legion

Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.

Stevensville American Legion

The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information, contact Chuck at 253-380-7016.

American Legion Auxiliary

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

Addresses requested

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

Stevi VFW

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

Marine Corps League

The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .

VA appt rides

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

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Soroptomist

Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.

Rotary Club

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

Lions Club

The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its meetings the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. The club strength – besides being low key and getting a lot done – is helping provide assistance for glasses and hearing aids in Ravalli County. Contact Dixie Dies, 406-3810922, for more information.

Stevi Masons

The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.

Victor Masons

Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.

Eastern Star

Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.

BPL storytime

It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.

DCPL storytime

Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.

NVPL storytime

Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley

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Sapphire Quilt Club

The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Anna Arntz at 707-481-3233.

Fiber Arts Guild

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

Knitters Guild

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

Doll Club

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

Model train club

The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville on the First Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m., or by special request. The club has added two new displays to its layout site: a new roller coaster and a new carnival ride. These additions should be particularly enjoyed by smaller children. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.

Radio Club

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

Draft Horse and Mule Club

The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of every other month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Claudia at 406642-3477.

Three Mile bingo

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Toastmasters

Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Mike Turner at 406-360-7262 or Jeanine New at 303-929-2430 for more information.

County recycling

The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. Call Janice Lee at 360-9895 to volunteer or for more information.

Clothes Closet

The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of blankets, sheets and comforters. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 369-0394 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.

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Breast cancer support group

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

Pregnant/new mom groups

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

MomLife

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

Dementia Caregiver Group

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

Parkinson’s support group

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

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

Men’s Bereavement Breakfast

Marcus Daly Hospice sponsors a Men’s Bereavement Support Breakfast on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Marcus Daly Hospice Dining Room. This breakfast creates a special opportunity for men coping with the death of a spouse or loved one to gather and share their journey of healing. Informal discussions are led by a trained Bereavement Facilitator and address such issues as dealing with grief, loneliness, forming new relationships, single parenting. A donation of $3.00 is appreciated for the meal. For more information call Marcus Daly Bereavement Coordinator at 363-6503.

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.

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Family History Libraries

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

Acoustic Jam

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

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

Volunteers needed

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

Quantum Group

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot is a group of ordinary people determined to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this most important field of science. The group meets every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center in Hamilton. New members invited and welcomed. Visit the website at www// Quantumgb or e-mail blaise. favara@gmail or call 363-0683 for more information.

Center for Spiritual Life

Center for Spiritual Life holds Sunday Services at 328 Fairgrounds Road, across from Hamilton High School. Come hear inspiring ideas and uplifting music. Meditation begins at 9 a.m., service begins at 9:30 a.m., stay for fellowship in the Social

Hall at 10:45 a.m. For further information call Dave Schultz at 381-2355, visit CSLBitterroot.org, or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.

Course in Miracles Study Group

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

Rainbow Refuge

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

Drum Circle

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

Saturday bingo

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

Socrates Cafe

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

Laundry Love

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

Pickleball

The courts at the Ravalli County fairgrounds in Hamilton are open on the following days: October 16, 21-23, and 28-30. Monday and Wednesday play times are 12 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday play times are 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 6 to 9 p.m. to accommodate for Ray’s Pickleball classes from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Courts at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton are open Sunday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for members (members can access nets). Courts at Lewis & Clark Park in Stevensville are available sun-up to sundown seven days a week for Bitterroot Pickleball outdoor members. Email Ricktrauth@gmail.com for more information.

Audubon Calendar sale

The Bitterroot Audubon 2020 Calendar is here! Bitterroot Audubon has the perfect calendar for your family and a perfect gift for you to send to loved ones. It is lightweight, packs easily and shows off the beauty of the Bitterroot so well with some photos of our stunning avian friends that live here. The photos were taken by talented Bitterroot photographers with drawings of birds by Lone Rock 4th graders. The proceeds from calendar sales stay here in the valley for Bitterroot Audubon’s work on conservation, education and scholarship projects. You can’t find another calendar that does that! Help a local non-profit help the valley’s habitat and wildlife! Make sure to get your calendars at the Stevensville Farmers Market and the Hamilton Farmers Market and at these stores: Florence Ace, Eastside Ace, Valley Drug and Variety; Corvallis Merc, Hamilton Gifts, Chapter One, Bitterroot Drug, and Robbins on Main.

NVPL book drive

Friends of North Valley Public Library are holding a book drive now through November 21 and a Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, November 22-23. Book donations of your gently used or new books are being accepted. It’s time to follow the advice of declutter guru Marie Kondo, and get rid of objects that do not “spark joy,” including books you have already read or likely will never read. It is your chance to share your favorite books with others, get rid of a book you no longer find interesting or need, and a chance to benefit the library. Make sure books are in good resalable shape. Sorry, no encyclopedias, VHS, cassettes or magazines will be accepted. Especially welcome are cookbooks, gardening books, fiction, and children’s books. The Library receives calls on a daily basis asking if they take book donations and unless a book sale is planned the library is not able to store book donations, so don’t miss this limited time to donate. A November book sale is a great time to get Christmas presents for all those on your list! North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org.

Wed, October 23 Blood drives

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Victor dinner

Victor Community Women’s Association will host the annual fried chicken dinner on Wednesday, October 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Victor Community Church, corner of 5th and Martin. Entertainment will be provided. This is a community outreach project. Free will offerings accepted. Proceeds will go to the Victor Middle School music program.

Elks dinner

The Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge will be serving a spaghetti dinner that includes salad and dessert on Wednesday, October 23. The lounge opens at 3 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Coffee is also available. The cost is $11 for members and $12 for non-members. Come visit the beautifully remodeled Lodge! Call 363-3031 for more information.

Bitterroot Quilters Guild

The Bitterroot Quilters Guild will meet Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. Anyone with an interest in quilting is encouraged

to come early to socialize and shop the ‘Ugli Bin’ for a bargain before the meeting; doors open at 6 p.m. Michelle Baker from Missoula will present a Trunk Show of her work in the first half of the meeting. Refreshments will be served, and members share their own projects during a Show and Tell. Membership in the Guild is open to quilters from beginner through advanced; contact Tena Chapman, Membership Chair, at 406-381-4755, or attend Wednesday’s meeting as a guest. For more information, visit the Bitterroot Quilters Guild on Facebook.

Thurs, October 24 Will and Living Trust workshop

What WILL you do with your property? Have you been putting off creating a will because you do not have time, or you are not sure how, or think it will cost too much? A will is a legal declaration of your wishes regarding the disposal of your property. Ladies of Justice representative Marné Newton is conducting a workshop Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 pm about wills and living trusts at the North Valley Public Library. Creating a last will and testament is an important step to make sure your assets properly distribute after your death. 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.

Friday, October 25 Report to the Community

Join SAFE and the Ravalli County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for our 22nd annual Report to the Community on Friday, October 25 in Hamilton City Hall. Lunch is served by Trapper Creek Job Corps at 12 noon. The event will feature SAFE’s annual Report to the Community, 2019 Courage Award Winner, Alene Tunney, and keynote presentations on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis. Jean BearCrane, Marita Growing Thunder Fogarty, and Ivy and Ivan MacDonald will be keynote presenters, all of whom have received regional and national acclaim for their innovative efforts to address violence against Native women, contributing to Montana’s leadership in the MMIW Movement.

Elks Lodge open house

The Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge will be hosting an Open House on Friday, October 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. The lounge bar will be open and there will be a raffle basket for this event. The winning ticket for the beautiful custom made Mikesell’s pendant will also be drawn during the open house. Call 363-3031 or 550-4801 for more information.

Mandolin concert

Mandolin Master Emory Lester returns to Hamilton’s Rooted Music for a concert on Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of music, vocals, and humor by this world class multiinstrumentalist. Tickets are $20 with all proceeds to benefit the Bitterroot School of Music. For more information contact Rooted Music located at 100 Skeels Avenue, Hamilton, 406-363-5491.

Sat, October 26 Adventure series

“Creature of the Night” is the theme of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Discover the basic elements of electricity while you play with Squishy Circuits. Shape and form the special conductive dough into creepy (or See CALENDAR, page A8

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Grace Lutheran Church celebrating 100 years

Reverend Richard E. Kiessling served Grace Lutheran from 1967 until 1998. He and his son, Reverend Mark Kiessling, will give the sermon on Sunday morning to celebrate the centennial of Grace Lutheran at 10:30 a.m. There will be a luncheon following this service. In the afternoon, Pastor Terry Forke will be giving a sermon at the afternoon Reformation service. This will be at 4 p.m. An Octoberfest dinner with all the trimmings will ve served after the service, followed by music and fellowship.

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Grace Lutheran Church will celebrate its centennial on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The church is hoping that Carl Swanson will be able to attend. He was baptized in the original church at 4th and State in Hamilton and has been a member of the congregation since then, according to centennial chairman Catherine Tye. She is expecting other longtime member families to attend as well. She, along with Pastor Vern Sandersfeld, said that all are welcome to come and celebrate at Grace Lutheran. Early records of Grace Lutheran Church in Hamilton show that the Reverend Paul Kretzchmar of Missoula came to Hamilton to the Methodist Church Building to bring the ministry to the area. He was called away and Rev. Gustav Mertz took his place. The Bitterroot Valley’s population was fluctuating at the time and after a few years, the outreach ministry of the Missoula church was dropped in 1905 but Rev. Mertz came back five years later and held services in the Seventhday Adventist Church in Hamilton for a few years until the Apple Boom bust. Meanwhile, in Stevensville, several families from the Fort Wayne, Indiana, area moved to the area and set up the Concordia Lutheran Church. Rev. C.A. Behnke moved here from New York and began to minister to both the Stevensville and Hamilton churches. On January 15, 1916, the Montana Conference advised the Hamilton congregation to purchase the property at the corner of Fourth and State in Hamilton from the Baptist Church. When Margaret Daly heard there was a new church going to be built on the corner next to her new hospital, she requested

it be a white church building. In 1919, Pastor Mertz came back to Grace Lutheran Church, which now had its own building, a simple white church, and the congregation began to grow. On November 9, 1919, the congregation was organized and named Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Unaltered Augsburg Confession. In the early years, there were anywhere from 10 to 20 households in the church. During the Depression, many came from the Dakotas to work and farm sugar beets. The congregation grew and after World War II, they outgrew the small church. In 1956, Grace Lutheran sold the building which was moved out by Skalkaho, and built a new building. It was all built by the members of the congregation. By the late ’50’s and early ’60’s, there were over 90 children in Sunday school and over 140 in church. The church was outgrowing its facility. In the late 1970’s, Grace Lutheran moved to its present location at 275 Hattie Lane on the east side of Hamilton. Since building the original building, they have added on to where they have a complete kitchen, gymnasium, and a child care center for infants and children up to four years of age. Over the years, Grace Lutheran has helped the congregations in Stevensville and Salmon grow and develop. According to Pastor Sandersfeld, the current pastor of the church, Grace Lutheran is very involved in serving the community. From disaster relief throughout the United States to quilts, they are focused on helping the needy. Although the church has had 16 pastors throughout the years, there is one that stands out because of his length of service.

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Guitar and mandolin workshops

Join multi-instrumentalist Emory Lester for an acoustic workshop series on Saturday, October 26. Guitar begins at 11 a.m., mandolin at 1 p.m. Each workshop is $20. Workshops held at Rooted Music, 100 Skeels Avenue, Hamilton. For more information call 406-363-5491.

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Halloween square dance

Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will hold its big Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 26th. This is always a very fun dance will lots of costumes! Ray Dunbar will be calling and Don Scheline will be providing the round dance music for the evening. Pre rounds at 7 p.m., Mainstream from 7:30 to 9:30. Dances are held at the Golden Age Center at 5th & Baker Streets in Hamilton. Spectators are always welcome. For more info, call Ray at 370-4414.

Riverstone School Halloween Sun, October 27 Extravaganza Riverstone School’s annual Lolo Center Halloween Extravaganza & Costume Party will be held Saturday, Haunted House October 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. This will be a spooky good time for all ages. Feast your fangs on organic, gluten-free, dairy-free candy, cookies, and cupcakes. Wander a haunted hay bale maze. Play games, make crafts, and more! Go

The Lolo Community Center is holding a Haunted House Fund Raiser starting October 27th and running through October 31st. This fundraiser is geared to help raise funds for much needed upgrades to the Center. The main

focus of the Lolo Community Center is to help anyone who needs it in the Bitterroot Valley. In doing so, they have started their own food bank that is open to everyone. It is open the first and third Wednesday of every month. When funds allow they also help those in need with electricity bills or firewood. Additionally, if they cannot provide help they try to guide people to other helpful resources to get their needs met. If people would like to get involved with this organization they meet Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. The Community Center is still looking for items to build the haunted house, people to help build the set and volunteers to act. Items they are looking for include 2x2s 2x4s, plywood, black plastic or tarps, screws, foggers, black, grey and white latex paint, and paint brushes. If you would like to help out or want more information about this event or the Lolo Community Centerm call Desiree at 907-209-3669.

Democrat potluck/party

luck/Halloween Party on Sunday, October 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Grange, 1436 S. 1st Street, Hamilton. Secretary of State candidate Bryce Bennett, State Auditor candidate Shane Morigeau, and Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Melissa Romano will all attend. Bring your favorite food and/or drink. Costumes optional!

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Rotary Club

Becca Mohally Renk will be speaking on “Rotary Connects the World” at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, October 28 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Becca started a Rotary Club in Managua, Nicaragua some years ago. She has been in Nicaragua the past 20 years, and will talk about success in recent water projects and upcoming projects helping coffee farmers vs. climate change. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.

Wed, October 30 Trap-Release Workshop

A Trap-Release Workshop will be held Wednesday, October 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 217 Tremont Street, Missoula. Free and open to the public! Trapping season has begun. What will you do if your pet gets caught in a trap? Learn first aid and how to handle a trap in an emergency! Traps are set to catch and kill animals. They are

hidden and baited. Traps don’t discriminate. Be prepared when you venture outdoors with your best friend. Montana Backcountry Alliance is co-sponsoring the workshop with Footloose Montana. Go to www. footloosemontana.org or footloose montana facebook page for more information, email info@footloosemontana.org or call 406-282-1482.

Thurs, October 31 Alzheimer’s presentation

Two free presentations by the Alzheimer’s Association will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Pastoral Center, 422 S. 5th St, Hamilton. “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” will be presented Thursday, October 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia, the difference, stages of the disease, risk factors, treatment options, and resources. “Effective Communication Strategies with People who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia” will be presented Wednesday, November 13 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn the stages of the disease, how to communicate in each stage, how to decode

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Sat, November 1 Artist Studio Tour

Artists Along the Bitterroot Studio Tour will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 1-3, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artists Along the Bitterroot is a coalition of artists that offer a unique opportunity to explore an artist’s workspace and learn more about their tools and sources of inspiration. Tour the Bitterroot Valley’s finest art studios, only minutes away from beautiful hiking trails, fishing, scenic views, and local brews. Fifteen artists working in a wide range of mediums are opening their studios to visitors of all ages. Meet the artists, experience their working spaces and learn their stories. Artists’ mediums include glass blowing and engraving, concrete sculpting, block printing, silk painting, encaustic mixed media, wood carving, pyrography, oil, pastel and watercolor. Limited bus tickets are available to tour four studios each day and enjoy a lovely no-host lunch. Enjoy the beauty of the Bitterroot Valley and the artists’ studios by bus or on

your own. For more information and link to bus tickets and the map go to www.artistsalongthebitterroot.com.

Sat, November 2 Florence church bazaar

The Florence Carlton Community Church will hold its annual bazaar on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 20075 Old Hwy 93 just north of Carlton Creek Road, 5 miles south of Lolo and 3 miles north of Florence. There will be lunch of homemade soup, sandwiches, pie, cinnamon rolls, coffee and tea. For sale will be handmade craft items, baked goods and a silent auction of special items.

The Bazaar will feature collectibles, holiday gifts, homemade crafts, slightly used treasures and a silent auction of unique items. In addition, the UMW will sell cakes, pies, breads, cookies and a variety of other baked goods. Homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee plus homemade soup will also be served during the Bazaar. All of the profits from the Bazaar will go to the charities supported by the Stevensville United Methodist Women from the church which includes Pantry Partners, the Clothes Closet, Genesis House and the public schools’ backpack food program in Stevensville, the Wesley House in Missoula, the

Intermountain Home for Children in Helena, the Blackfoot United Methodist Parish Mission in Browning and others in the region.

School lunch innovation lab

What would it be like if we served all Montana grown food to our Bitterroot Valley kids? Reimagining School Lunch is a four-part innovation lab focused on this idea. Part One will be held Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton. In Part One you’re invited to participate

in helping discover, see, and understand our current school lunch and local food system. Part Two will be March 20 and 21 at Sleeping Child Hot Springs, and will help to crystalize the learning and begin prototyping how to make our school lunch trays full with Montana grown foods. Stakeholders and interested and invested community members are all invited and encouraged to participate in this positive innovation

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awareness up on this disease, as well as any other disease,” said Schurman. “Early detection is the key to breast cancer, and to catching other cancers as well.” Schurman is again expecting a full house on Sunday, October 27, at the Sapphire Event Center north of Corvallis. The purse is over $4,000 and building. There are great silent auction items for anyone to bid on, not just the competitors. “I wouldn’t be able too do this without the wonderful sponsors from all over the valley and Western Montana, that support this cause,” concluded Schurman.

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Grace Hornung who lived in Victor during the war. As you enter the building, the first thing you see will be a table with a white linen table cloth, an empty chair, and a complete table setting. Each of the items on the MIA table has a special significance. The sight is quite profound. Cook said there will be a paper explaining everything there during the open house. Recently, a box of photographs was found in the Legion Hall. Helen Eden of Hamilton has taken it upon herself to identify these soldiers and has worked with the Ravalli County Museum and the public to do so. She will be on hand with the portraits and hopes that more veterans in the photos will be identified. Another corner of the hall will be devoted to Quilts of Valor. Quilts of Valor are handmade quilts that are given to soldiers who have had physical or psychological injuries; or in some cases, parents, spouses, or children of these veterans. Cook said that a group of quilters named the Sew What Quilters provide 12 quilts a year to the Legion. One quilt will be raffled off during the event on Saturday. There will be a silent auction on Saturday at the open house. Proceeds from the auction will go towards reducing the debt on the new roof. There will also be finger foods and light refreshments during the day along with two cakes. Cook said everyone is welcome to attend. Post #47 has about 128 members but they are aging. Cook said the younger veterans aren’t joining yet but she hopes they will. The Post takes care of putting crosses at the Grantsdale Cemetery and the Hamilton Cemetery. Last year they put out 1,026 crosses and flags. They also handle the highway fatality marker program, sponsor Boy Scouts, Boys State, the Bitterroot Red Sox baseball team, as well other community projects. There is also a Women’s Auxiliary group who funds Girls State. Saturday’s events will officially begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, but there will be a flag raising at 10 a.m. and Cook will give a short speech. The event will run until 3 p.m. Many of the local members will be on hand. The public is invited.

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Elks Lodge up and running By Michael Howell

What the group of men say while sitting around drinking coffee at the Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge in Hamilton first thing in the morning is for the most part unprintable. But what they accomplish in the community when not on coffee break is laudable, to say the least. The list of local community projects and programs and other organizations that they support is astounding and runs the gamut from supporting local baseball and soccer teams, to awarding college scholarships, to building raised bed community gardens, to distributing drug abuse awareness brochures, to visiting veteran medical centers, and more. The Elks furnish food, comfort care items, and therapeutic items and gifts to those in need. Lately though, Elks Lodge #1651 has had to pay attention to some of its own needs for a change, when the building they occupy at 203 State Street started falling down around them. Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but the roof did buckle in a storm last March and some ceiling tiles came crashing down. That’s when they discovered all the rotten rafters in the roof. The building was suddenly

unusable and was closed down. It did not open again until last Wednesday when the first official function since the catastrophe was held in the new digs. While closed, it underwent a remarkable transformation. It was more than a repair job; it was a real do-over. According to Dick Smith, the Elks were originally a group of actors called the Jolly Corks that about a century and half ago formed the first Elks Lodge in New York City. Now, he said, total membership has grown to over 2 million members with 2,000

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lodges in the U.S. The Hamilton Elks Lodge is the 1,651st. “Our mission is to help people,” said Smith, “especially youth, veterans and the elderly.” Lodge members will be hosting an Open House on Friday, October 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. The lounge bar will be open and there will be a raffle basket. The winning ticket for the beautiful custom made Mikesell’s pendant will also be drawn during the open house. Call 363-3031 or 550-4801 for more information.

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Roll for Control Saturday, November 2nd 2019 (1 day class) The pelvic floor, breathing diaphragm, and abdominal muscles work together to help us maintain our balance along with bladder and bowel control. As we age or experience pregnancy and childbirth, these muscles can become deconditioned. This class will teach you about how these muscles work and how, to start to strengthen them using exercises other than Kegels. Registration Required. Call (406) 375-4570

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Plan to join the Bitter Root Humane Association for a festive evening to ring in the holiday season at the beautifully decorated, historic Daly Mansion. The Festival of Wreaths fundraising event will be held on Saturday, November 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Party goers will experience the best of the Bitterroot with our almost famous delicious dinner hors d’oeuvres and decadent desserts buffet, a no-host bar of wine, beer and spirits along with some interesting games of chance and raffles of exclusive gift baskets and a booze wagon The fun continues with a silent bid auction in the unique gallery of everlasting wreaths created by local artists and businesses and guests can shop for individually priced decorated fresh wreaths, swags and many handmade gift items. These all make the perfect treat for yourself to start the holidays or will surely round out your gift giving list! Get into the holiday spirit and support your community animal shelter! Advance paid reservations are on sale now at $35 each and may be purchased in person at the BRHA Animal Shelter, 262 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton or by calling the shelter at (406) 363-5311. For information call Robin at (406) 381-2912 or Carol at (406) 642-3699. The event has been a sell out the last three years, so be sure to reserve early!

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“There has never been a better time to hire in America, to invest in America, and to start living the American Dream,” once said Donald Trump. America was founded in 1776 and is now known as the “The Land of the Free and Home of the Brave”. We Americans have freedom. Freedom is what we are and how we are successful. Freedom allows us to speak for yourself and believe in certain religions. The Bill of Rights were the first ten amendments made to the Constitution. The idea first thought of by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In America you can live the American Dream, that promises you that everyone can earn success and prosperity through hard work. Everyone has a right in life to live in happiness, and being happy at work. For example, my dad is a good businessman who works for success in America. Who has worked hard to build a successful business and hire lots of employees. Despite the efforts of Democrats, they do not only past more restrictions against his business but also push for higher taxes. No matter what class your born into you can always work up your place in society. America to others may seem loud, political, and all about the modern day life. America is full of food, including fast food, restaurants, and stores. America is one of the fastest growing economies by nominal GDP. We have the greatest market value of all finished goods and services. We have malls, stores, and entertainment all around us. Technology has advanced in America, making us the fastest growing in technology. Some countries call America overpopulated and all about voting on our presidents. But isn’t that why we are a Democracy, the opinion to vote for who we believe in. Since the 1860’s there had been two parties the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. The Republican Party supports gun rights, lower taxes, and free market capitalism. On the other hand Democratic Party emphasizes that everyone is equal and deserves equal rights and opportunities, LGBT rights, and beliefs. The United States Armed Forces are the military branches in the United States. It consists of the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Airforce, and Coast Guard. The military is in charge of defending America, with fire arms. These are why the are called Armed Forces. They can use these armed weapons to fight an enemy during war. “ Our economy is the envy of the world, our military is the most powerful on earth, and America is winning each and everyday,” said by Donald Trump.

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Blue Devils fall short in playoffs The wind was a major factor in Saturday’s first round playoff game in Corvallis. Normally the Blue Devils like to defend the north goal and aim for the south goal. But just as the game began, the wind started howling from the west and southwest and made any Corvallis shots very difficult. “The wind was a constant battle in the first half,” said Corvallis coach Tim Hickey. “We figured flipping it over would kind of even it out.” Corvallis’ opponent, Billings Central came into the game as the No. 2 seed from the East, while Corvallis was the No. 2 seed from the South. The two teams battled throughout the first half with Corvallis taking a couple more shots on goal than the Rams did. After reversing the field in the second half, the wind shifted a little too which kept anyone from getting an edge. Billing’s Central’s keeper, Miles Ragar, ranged far out of the box, picking up any balls in his area and sending them back down the field, out of scoring range. Hickey said that was the smart thing for Billings Central to do, to keep the ball out of range of the Blue Devils. Corvallis’ keeper, Hunter Linnewah, did his job as well, making six saves in the game. Unfortunately, the one goal that was scored was on a break-away by Billings Central. The two worked the ball down the field

Laurel’s Mya Maack reacts as Daphney Reynoso of Corvallis saves a goal during the playoff game. Jean Schurman photo.

Corvallis falls against Laurel Corvallis’ Luke Sangster works to get the ball away from Keegan Brocopp (2), Garrett Button (3) and the Billings Central keeper, Miles Ragar, during the playoff game. Jean Schurman photo. with only Linnewah blocking the goal until Sam Dull got a foot on the ball and sent it into the net, breaking the 0-0 tie. There was less than three minutes remaining in the game. “As a goalie,” said Hickey, “the odds are against you with two against one.” Corvallis would have one more corner kick in the game but the ball went wide and time ran out. Hickey said Billings Central

played a really good game. “But, I’m really proud of the guys. We basically went from worst to first. Our conference was really tough this year.” The Blue Devils took 13 shorts on goal and had four corner kicks. Billings Central took seven shots on goal and had nine corner kicks and one save. Corvallis finished the season with an 8-4-1 record. In another first round game,

Stevensville fell to Whitefish, 10-2, in Whitefish. Whitefish scored early and had two goals in the net before Chance Lester of Stevensville scored in the 27th minute. Lester scored again at 74 minutes. Stevensville took six shots while Whitefish had 21 shots. Ben Schreiber of Stevensville had 11 saves as keeper, while Whitefish had four saves. Stevensville did not have any corner kicks.

Hamilton’s Duce is loose! Hamilton’s Landon Duce didn’t make it into the end zone on Friday night against Libby but that’s about the only place he didn’t go. The 5’7”, 150 pound running back carried the ball 32 times for 216 yards. Hamilton had 16 first downs from rushing and most of those were Duce’s. “Landon’s been due for a breakout game for two years now,” said Hamilton quarterback Carson Rostad. “It was really helpful for him to get first downs, back to back to back.” Duce, one of several seniors honored that night, said his work on footwork in the off season has helped him this season. “My O line was doing great, picking up on the linebackers, doing the right thing. I was just able to run the holes they opened up for me.” But Duce was just one part of a powerful Bronc offense that compiled 497 yards total offense, 240 yards more than Libby. They had 31 first downs, (Libby had 17) and knocked out a 35-21 win for the Broncs. And there were several spectacular passes and catches from both teams to the delight of the crowd. “We knew it would be

Landon Duce of Hamilton is taken down by a trio of Libby Loggers as Connley McGinnis moves to help. Jean Schurman photo.

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Much like the locomotives Laurel is named for, the Locomotives ran over Corvallis in the first round of the girls’ soccer playoff in Corvallis. According to Corvallis coach David Molesh, the Laurel team attacked very strongly and was tough to handle. Laurel won, 4-1, and eliminated Corvallis from the playoffs. Mya Maack scored for Laurel at 18 minutes but Corvallis’ Maria Hickey came back a minute later to knot the score. But then Laurel went to town and controlled the rest of the game. “We made a few mistakes and started overthinking in the first half,” said Molesh. “Our mid field started compacting and not letting our defense do what they were supposed to do because they

are so strong.” Corvallis made some adjustments at half and moved their defense out. Molesh said that resulted in better transition for the Blue Devils but they could not get past the goal keeper. Although Laurel won, Corvallis’ keeper, Daphne Reynoso did have some great saves according to Molesh. “She was a senior, stepping up and leading,” said Molesh. With only three seniors graduating, Molesh has high hopes for the future. “We are building for the future.” Stevensville fell to Columbia Falls, 3-0. Stevensville was the No. 3 seed from the South and Columbia Falls is the No. 1 seed from the North.

a good game,” said Hamilton coach Bryce Carver. “They’re 6-1 coming in here, and undefeated up until the last game.” The game was closer than the stats indicated. Carson Rostad said the Loggers were probably one of the hardest hitting teams he’s played in high school. But the Loggers were also versatile and went to the air many times, making the Broncs adjust their defense. Hamilton’s first touchdown was just seconds into the game when Carson Rostad found his brother in the end zone and hit him with a 26 yard pass. Libby came back 80 seconds later and scored when Ayden Williamson pushed through from three yards out. Their PAT was good and Libby took the lead. The two teams battled with each going for fourth down several times. In fact there were only four punts in the game. Carver said that Libby had a lot of weapons in their offense and he was pleased with how his defense contained them. Carson Rostad had two rushing touchdowns in the second half, one for one yard and one for three yards. A pass from Carson Rostad to Brock Jones completed a two point conversion on the one yard touchdown while Tyson Rostad kicked a PAT on the second. In the third quarter, Carson hit Tucker Jones for an eight-yard scoring pass and again, the PAT was good by Tyson Rostad. Libby came back to score with 14 seconds remaining in the third quarter. They scored once more in the fourth but Hamilton had already scored again when Carson Rostad completed a 15 yard pass to Jaiden Klemundt. The PAT was good and Hamilton won, 35-21. “This Western A has been

tough,” said Carver. “It’s been a battle all year.” Hamilton now has a record of 7-1. Florence turned around a 17 year losing streak and defeated Loyola, 39-21. The Falcons have sole possession of second place in the Western B, right behind the undefeated Eureka Lions. After a scoreless first quarter, Florence got on the score board when Colby Kohlman threw a 39 yard pass to Blake Shoupe for the six points. Kohlman scored once again in the second when he rushed seven yards to the end zone. Loyola scored their first touchdown in the second quarter when Cormack Benn caught an 18 yard pass from Keenan Russell. The Falcons continued to pressure the Rams and went to the air again. It was another Kohlman to Shoupe pass, this time from 29 yards out. A few minutes later, the duo connected for another TD, this time from 39 yards out. Florence scored twice in the fourth quarter to complete their scoring. Kohlman threw passes of 62 yards and 87 yards to Shoupe and Jacob Round respectively Florence will play Three Forks this Friday at home in a non conference game. Darby topped Charlo, 42-14, for a Western C win. Nelson had scoring runs of two yards and five yards as well as a touchdown pass for 38 yards two Deric Parks. Parks had a seven yard. Jordan Anderson had a 23 yard scoring run and Ethan Ross pushed through from three yards out. The Tigers have a 4-3 record. The Corvallis Blue Devils topped Browning, 14-6. Victor fell two Arlee, 64-14. Whitefish topped Stevensville, 27-6. Sahkaia Wehr scored the lone ‘Jacket touchdown.

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Obituary Merrill James Hill

Stevensville - Merrill James Hill passed away October 17, 2019. Dad was born May 30, 1937 to Edwin and Fern Hill in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In his childhood he roamed the countryside of their home in Ashton, ID with his beloved horse, Ol’ Paint, until the family moved to Corvallis, Montana in 1953. He graduated from Corvallis High School in 1955. After serving a mission in West Virginia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he grudgingly laid aside his childhood aspirations of being a garbage man who drove pink horses and studied accounting at the University of Montana. When he passed the CPA exam his junior year, the country boy decided to tackle the big city, and he moved to Seattle to work for Price Waterhouse as a CPA. There he met Susan Sampson, and they were married June 8, 1968 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. Feeling their life was void of drama, they went on to add five daughters and a single brave son to their home. Strangely, the boys spent a lot of time camping through the years. After seven years in Seattle, the family moved to the Bitterroot Valley for six months for Dad to complete his undergraduate degree. The pull of the valley proved too hard to resist, and they made Stevensville their home for 43 years and 6 months longer than originally planned. After completing his bachelor’s degree in accounting, he received his MBA as well. Through the years Dad worked at varying times as a CPA, professor, and as a consultant to local businesses. In his later years, he was a fixture at Costco where he filled his time as a greeter or

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handing out samples. Dad loved the outdoors and could often be found camping or hiking in his younger years, then later wearing paths around Stevensville as he was loathed to give up his independence. He was heavily involved in Scouts and Search and Rescue and was trained as an EMT. He had a passion for learning matched by few, and would share his studies on memory work, mind mapping, education, essentials oils, or the virtues of bean flour with anyone who would stand still for the few seconds it took to reel them into a conversation. Dad never met a stranger. He could often be found at the home games at Stevensville High School, cheering on the kids on the court. He was their biggest fan. Dad is survived by his sister, Lois Anderson (Springville, UT); children Shelly (Kent) Butler (Cumming, GA), Wendy (Movakel) Hill-Sargizi (Seattle, WA), Heidi Hill (Westminster, CO), Carrie (Ryan) Christensen (Erie, CO), Matthew Hill (Stevensville, MT), Amy (Steven) Orme (Rigby, ID); and 17 grandchildren. A funeral service and recep-

tion to follow will be held Thursday, Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m. at the Stevensville LDS Church located at 100 Middle Burnt Fork Rd, Stevensville, MT. As a family we would like to thank the community for keeping an eye on Dad. We appreciate all the rides given, friendly conversations that lifted his spirits, and your efforts combined with ours to convince him to use the cane he so stubbornly refused. He went out just the way he would have wanted, never having to sacrifice his independence. We are grateful to you all. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Death Notices Beverly J. Longbottom

Stevensville - Beverly J. Longbottom, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 16 at her home in Stevensville. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced by Whitesitt Funeral Home.

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Darby - Coby L. Smith, 69, of Darby passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of the DalyLeach Chapel.

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Hamilton - Darlene June Mills, 82, passed away October 17, 2019, due to a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer at the BeeHive Homes of Hamilton. She was born on June 13, 1937, to William and Kenna Crist. She graduated from Missoula County High in 1955. In 1956, she married David Lee Mills and to this union were born two daughters, Denise and Dawn. She worked for many years as a meat wrapper, and enjoyed working with the public. Mom enjoyed traveling, making trips

to Thailand, New Mexico, Grand Canyon, and Spokane to the races. Mom loved to gamble and later enjoyed many fun adventures with “the girls.” Mom had a great sense of humor. She was preceded in death by Husband David, Mother Kenna, brothers Bud, Billy, Bob, Dick, sister Delores, brother in-laws, Don, Bob, Les, Howard and sister in-law, Marcella, and mother and father in-law, Glenn and Elaine Mills. She survived by daughters, Denise (LinK) Stratton, Dawn (Randy) Nentwig, grandchil-

dren Seth (Chris) Stratton, Sarah Grotberg (Donnie Lamar), Luke Nentwig, Levi (Shari) Nentwig and (Donnie) Lamar. Great grandchildren Taylor, Ilah, Moseley, Major, Brooklyn, Connor, Sawyer, Lane, Chance, and many nieces and nephews. Mom always said she had more children than birth certificates. The family Thanks BeeHive Homes and Partners Hospice for taking such great loving care of mom. WE LOVE YOU MORE MOM. A Celebration of Life will be held early next summer.

Rock climbing documentary to be shown at library “Reel Rock 14”, an international rock climbing documentary series, is coming to the Bitterroot Public Library on October 24, at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. The film series, in its 14th year, will be shown free to the public. Every year, the Reel Rock Film Tour brings premieres of the best new climbing documentary films to communities around the world, with over 500 locations in 40 countries. The vast majority of showings around the country require the purchase of tickets to view the series. “Hosting an actual international screening event of this quality and being the first in Montana to show it to our community is very exciting,” Roddy said. “This event is free to you so come early to get your seat and enjoy!”

BPL began offering the film series to the public three years ago in 2016. Nansu Roddy, Public Services Librarian, negotiates the film screening rights each year to make the series available at the library. Currently, only one other location is showing Reel Rock 14 in Montana during the 2019-20 film tour. The Spire Climbing Center in Bozeman will show the series Oct. 30th. Tickets for that showing are available online at reelrocktour.com. According to reelrocktour. com, this year’s documentaries feature The High Road, in which “the powerful and bold climber Nina Williams tests herself on some of the highest, most difficult boulder problems ever climbed, United States of Joe’s where rock

climbers interact with a conservative coal mining community in rural Utah, to surprising results and The Nose Speed Record, in which rock climbing “legends” Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold battle Yosemite dirt bags Jim Reynolds and Brad Gobright in a high stakes race for greatness.” Founded in 2005 by filmmakers Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer, REEL ROCK has become a premiere, award-winning platform for climbing films that “weave bold action, humor, heart, and soul into larger-than-life human stories for a wide audience, from the core climber to the armchair mountaineer.” The Reel Rock 14 film tour began with a world premiere in Boulder Colorado on Oct. 18th.

NOTICE OF PARK DISTRICT BOND ELECTION AND MILL LEVY ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Park District Commission (the “Commission”) of Ravalli County Park District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, also known as the Bitterroot Aquatic Center (the “District”), that pursuant to a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Commission of the District on July 19, 2019, a special election of the registered voters of the District will be held in conjunction with the general election on November 5, 2019, for the purpose of voting on (1) the question of whether the District shall be authorized to issue and sell general obligation park district bonds of the District in the aggregate principal amount of up to Five Million Eight Hundred Forty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,840,000) for the purpose of paying the costs of designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing improvements to the Bitterroot Aquatic Center, including enclosing the existing outdoor lap pool and splash pad; remodeling and enlarging locker room and bathrooms; constructing an addition to include a family bathroom, entry space and office space; updating pump room equipment; making site improvements; related amenities and improvements (the “Project”), and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds; and (2) the question of whether the District shall be authorized to levy permanently 9.3 mills per year, currently producing approximately $350,000 annually, in addition to the existing mill levy of the District, to be used by the District to pay for the operation and maintenance of Bitterroot Aquatic Center, as improved by the Project. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined at the time of sale and be payable semiannually during a term of not more than twenty (20) years. Assuming a 20-year term and an annual interest rate of 4.50%, it is estimated that, as of the date hereof, the mill levy to repay the bonds would add approximately $15.98 annually in property taxes to a home in the District valued at $100,000 and approximately $31.96 annually in property taxes to a home in the District valued at $200,000. A levy of 9.3 mills pursuant to the mill levy election, as of the date hereof, would add approximately $12.56 annually in property taxes to a home in the District valued at $100,000 and approximately $25.11 annually in property taxes to a home in the District valued at $200,000. If either question fails to gain sufficient voter approval to pass, then the Commission will not proceed with either the issuance of the bonds to finance the Project or the establishment of the mill levy pursuant to the mill levy election. The elections will be conducted solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible qualified electors in the District on October 18, 2019, and, to be counted, must be returned by each voter, to the Ravalli County Election Administrator’s Office by mail or in person to the Ravalli County Election Administrator, Ravalli County, 215 S 4th St, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana 59840, during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), weekdays (exclusive of holidays), October 21, 2019 through November 4, 2019, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2019. On Election Day, November 5, 2019, the only place for deposit of voted ballots will be the office of the Ravalli County Election Administrator, Ravalli County Courthouse, 215 S 4th St, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana, which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and all ballots must be in the office of the County Election Administrator by 8:00 p.m. on that day in order to be counted. All ballots will be tallied in the election room of the Ravalli County Election Administrator located in the Courthouse at 205 Bedford Street, in Hamilton, on November 5, 2019 in accordance with Montana law with the preliminary results, if known, expected to be released after 8:00 p.m. on that day. A qualified voter who will be absent from the District during the time the election is being conducted may:

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For electors who miss the close of registration deadline, late registration is available through the office of the County Election Administrator from October 8, 2019 until noon on November 4, 2019, and will resume on Election Day, November 5, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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Please note, all electors, as defined in MCA 20-20-301, are those who reside within the District and are registered to vote by the close of registration on October 7, 2019.

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Ballots may be returned in person at the place of deposit listed above, or returned by mail. If returning by mail, please use the then-prevailing first-class-postage price or one Forever Stamp. Postmark date does not apply; ballots returned by mail must be received by the 8:00 p.m. Election Day deadline to be counted.

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(a) signing an affidavit form stating the reason for the request for replacement; and (b) if the reason given for replacement is “spoiled ballot,” by returning the spoiled ballot to the office of the Ravalli County Election Administrator.

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An elector may obtain a replacement ballot if his ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the elector by filling out and mailing, emailing, or faxing back a completed replacement ballot request form or by personally appearing at the office of the Ravalli County Election Administrator and by:

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(a) vote in person in the office of the Ravalli County Election Administrator as soon as the ballots are available and until noon on October 17, 2019; or (b) make a written request prior to noon on October 17, 2019, signed by the applicant and addressed to the office of the Ravalli County Election Administrator, that the ballot be mailed to an address other than that which appears on the registration records. All ballots to be mailed will be mailed on October 18, 2019.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Fly tying season - time to learn The balmy days of Indian Summer are trailing off as the first chills of winter snows surround the valley in their gray wreath. Hunting season is on, and there will be a few more fishable days, but soon enough, all but a remnant of those fishable days will end for most of us. For many of us the best way to beat the confinement of winter is to tie flies.

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan I tie flies for a living, and have for many years. That’s my entrée to the fly fishing trade. I’m a fly shop owner and a former outfitter and guide. But all of it, for me, began with my boyhood fascination for flies. That fascination still remains. It gets kindled again every winter, when a break from the commercial tying demands of the store give way to the urge to simply enjoy fly tying again. And so I put some good music on the CD player – it can range from Bach to bluegrass, Irish to Emmylou Harris and what is now called American roots music – and with it I grab a cup of something warm to drink, and sit down behind the vise. I might have a specific fly or task in mind, but often don’t. Sometimes I just explore, experiment, and fiddle. Out of those sessions fly boxes are filled for the coming year and new patterns, born of the experiments. I daydream about the days when the chills of winter release their grip on the streams and rivers where they will be fished. Fly tying classes And I teach fly tying. I enjoy teaching – and enjoy even more the camaraderie that generates from those sessions. Sitting behind fly tying vises at a shared table isn’t the same as what we experience out on a trout stream, but it’s close. And at any level, it’s fun. This year I’m excited to be able to offer beginning fly tying courses in a way that I’ve always wanted to. Years ago I designed and built a table for the express purpose of teaching fly tying. I sit

in an alcove in the middle, with up to six students seated around me within arm’s reach but with plenty of room to work without feeling crowded. Each station has its own LED lamp. When you’re fly tying, it’s important to see what you’re doing. Tools and materials are also provided for the beginning classes. This year’s classes will outstrip what I’ve been able to offer thus far at the community college. Limited enrollment, plenty of individual hands-on instruction, enhanced by on-the spot video has been beyond the scope of the community college. I’ve already signed the petition that is circulating to free the community college from UM control. I believe strongly that the community college is a vital component of our valley community. It is now dying a death by attrition at the hands of the institution in charge. As an instructor I’ve experienced that firsthand and would like to look forward to continuing to offer a variety of fly fishing courses through a revitalized community college. The best teaching setting This year I’ll be able to offer fly tying courses the way I’ve always wanted to teach them. I’ve always wanted to show larger-than-life images of the flies on a well-lit monitor close to where I’m tying. When I was active on the big sportsmen’s show circuits, a key attraction was the fly tying theater. I could sit between two large monitors in a well-lighted setting, and demonstrate fly tying techniques to as many as 200 people at a time. I’ve often wished I could do that same thing, scaled down to just a handful of people who were actually tying the fly along with me. This year I finally bit the bullet and bought a monitor to be used specifically for fly tying instruction. Not a gargantuan screen like the ones used in the Seattle or Portland sports shows, but just the right size to show a full-screen image of a fly as it’s being tied to a small group of people seated within arm’s reach. This monitor will go with a web cam I picked up a few years ago. Then it was a top-of-the-line model, purchased expressly to teach fly the tying of my fly patterns via Skype to professional fly tyers in foreign factories. This year’s students can see full-sized images on the screen and see exactly what I’m doing as I help refine their techniques. I can spot something at close range, and help with it either hands-on or via an individualized video demonstration.

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Course descriptions The four class session course, Starting Right in Fly Tying, is designed for the total beginner or the person with limited experience who wants to build a solid foundation or improve basic skills as a fly tyer. The first section of the class will start on Tuesday, October 29, and run for four consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30.

Space is limited – maximum six students - and all tools and materials used during instruction are provided. No lab fee, nothing to purchase to complete a lesson. Homework? If you’re serious about learning to tie flies, you’ll want to pick up tools, if you don’t have them, and materials for the flies you actually intend to tie and fish. Getting started in fly tying does entail a small investment, but shouldn’t rupture your savings account. Pattern sessions There will also be patternspecific one session seminars for experienced tyers. We’ll use the same video equipment and hands-on individualized instruction at the bench. Specific techniques, such as mixing the “secret” dubbing blends for the Spectral series (Purple, Ginger, Gray, Brown, Olive, and Mahogany) and Brindle ‘Chute, among others, will be included. An added bonus for each Pattern Session will be a complete take-home hook and material kit, good for tying two dozen flies. Our ongoing Afternoon Sessions, for experienced tyers who want to improve their techniques, have just a few seats at the table on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 PM, and a few more on Thursday. Call the shop and leave a message, 406-363-4197, or email me at chuck@chuck-stranahan. com with questions or to enroll. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main in Hamilton. ADVERTISING

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On Friday, October 4, Diana Netherton discovered 13 of her sheep had been killed in a single night at her farm on South Burnt Fork Road east of Stevensville. In an interview on KPAX TV, Netherton stated that none of the sheep were eaten, they were just killed. Agents from the USDA Wildlife Services were called in. They surmised that it could be the work of a young male mountain lion and set traps, hoping to catch the animal if it returned to the scene. Instead, the animal may have just moved on down the drainage in search of more sheep as last week, on a place not far down the road from Netherton, another attack occurred. It was a similar scenario. Four sheep were found dead but not eaten at Deanne Johnson’s place on South Burnt Fork Road. According to Vivaca Crowser, spokesperson for FWP in Missoula, USDA Wildlife Services was once again called in and set traps at the site. This time a young male lion was trapped and killed. She said that officials believe that it was most likely the same animal acting alone that was responsible for both attacks and no further attacks were expected. Ravalli County Sheriff’s

Office has reported several mountain lion sightings throughout the valley this summer, one even in downtown Stevensville. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks notes that knowing what to do if you do encounter a mountain lion can reduce the potential for a conflict. • Do Not Approach a Lion - Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. • Do Not Run from a Lion - Running may stimulate a mountain lion’s instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Do not turn your back. Make eye contact. If there are small children nearby, pick them up if possible so they don’t panic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick them up without bending over or turning away from the mountain lion. • Do Not Crouch Down or Bend Over - A person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a 4-legged prey animal. When in mountain lion country, avoid squatting, crouching or bending over, even when picking up children. • Appear Larger - Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Again, pick up small children. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice. The idea is to convince the moun-

tain lion that you are not prey and that you may be a danger to it. • Be Vocal - Talk calmly and regularly. • Teach Others How to Behave - One who starts running could initiate an attack. If a lion attacks: • If you are unarmed, you can use bear pepper spray to deter the lion. Many potential victims have also fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal. • If you have a firearm, and know how to use it safely and effectively, Montana law allows you to kill a mountain lion to defend yourself, another person or a domestic dog. If you do kill a lion in self defense you must report it to FWP within 72 hours. • Defend other people. If you need to defend other people, be aggressive.

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY In Re the Estate of: EDNA MARY RODGERS; Deceased. Case No.: DP-19-99 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to John Scott Harrington, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Richard A. Weber, 345 West Main, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2019. /s/ John Scott Harrington Personal Representative of The Estate of Edna Mary Rodgers BS 10-9, 10-16, 10-23-19. MNAXLP

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF:GEORGE H. WINDHORST, Decedent. Cause No.: DP-19-97 Dept. No.: 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four ( 4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred . Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, Bruce Windhorst, c/o Bransby Law Firm, P.C., 515 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana 59870, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 3rd day of October, 2019. /s/ BRUCE WINDHORST STATE OF MONTANA ) :ss County of Ravalli ) The attached record, Notice to Creditors, consisting of l page, was signed before me on October 3, 2019, by BRUCE WINDHORST. /s/LISA RADCLIFFE WALLACE NOTAR PUBLIC for the State of Montana Residing at Florence, MT My Commission Expires April 09, 2022. BS 10-9, 10-16, 10-23-19. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. CLARK, ALSO KNOWN AS WILLIAM JOHN-

SON CLARK Deceased. Cause No. DP-19-102 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Belle C. Burrington, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2019 /s/ Belle C. Burrington, Personal Representative 2724 Whites Lane, Victor MT 59875. BS 10-9, 10-16, 10-23-19. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES W. CLARK, Deceased. Cause No. DP-19-101 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Belle C. Burrington, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court . Dated this 3rd day of October, 2019 /s/ Belle Burrington, Personal Representative 2724 Whites Lane Victor, MT 59875 BS 10-9, 10-16, 10-23-19. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VALERIE A. WINN, ALSO KNOWN AS VALERIE ANN WINN, Deceased. Cause No. DP-19-100

601 S. First Street P.O. Box 515 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-111 DavidM@mcpcattorneys.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of KEN SMELTZER a/k/a KENNETH A. SMELTZER, Deceased . Probate No. DP-19-106 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Rebecca Fotter, the Personal Representative, in care of MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C., 601 S. First Street, P.O. Box 515, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 8th day of October, 2019. /s/ Rebecca Fotter MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, PC /s/ David T. Markette, -c Attorney for Personal Representative BS 10-23, 10-30, 11-6-19. MNAXLP

Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Mary McCluskey, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2019 /s/ Mary McCluskey, Personal Representative 134 Martin Drive Corvallis, MT 59828 BS 10-9, 10-16, 10-23-19. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN TALLEY, ALSO KNOWN AS ELIZABETH ANN AUSTIN TALLEY, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-105 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Cheryl A. Talley-Moon, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 10th day of October, 2019 /s/ Cheryl A. Talley-Moon, Personal Representative 4171 Pearson Court Capitola, CA 95010 BS 10-16, 10-23, 10-30-19. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SONYA G. BALTZ; SONYA G. BALTZ, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOE M. GOLAY; JOE M. GOLAY, deceased; JOHN GOLAY; DOUG GOLAY; DAVE GOLAY; PEG ISYLER; PATSY GOLAY; MARGE L. BERG; MICHELLE R. STRAVENS; ROBERT KEVIN LINDER; JEREMY J. LINDER; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; and all other persons unknown claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real and personal property described in the complaint for foreclosure adverse to plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants Cause No. DV-17-401 TO BE SOLD AT SHERIFF’S SALE: On the 6th day of November, 2019 at 10:00 am on the front steps of the Ravalli County Courthouse, 205 Bedford Street, Suite D, County of Ravalli, State of Montana, that certain real property situated in Ravalli County, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 12-B-3, Amended Subdivision Plat No. 893, being a portion of Lot 12, Block 5 Ravalli Farm, a platted subdivision of Ravalli County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. 2001 Nashua Villa Tag Nos. IDA 196614 and IDA 196615 KNOWN AS 541 Chats Lane, Corvallis, MT 59828. Dated this 27th day of September 2019. STEPHEN HOLTON Sheriff of Ravalli County, Montana /s/ Steve Holton BS 10-9, 10-16, 10-23-19. MNAXLP

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOWELL DELANO TALLEY, ALSO KNOWN AS LOWELL D. TALLEY, Deceased. Cause No. DP-19-104 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Cheryl A. Talley-Moon, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 10th day of October, 2019 /s/ Cheryl A. Talley-Moon, Personal Representative 4171 Pearson Court Capitola, CA 95010 BS 10-16, 10-23, 10-30-19. MNAXLP

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jordan Anthony Christian Knickerbocker to Jordan Anthony Christian Connelly. The hearing will be on November 27, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Dated: September 25, 2019. /s/ Paige Trautwein, Clerk of District Court By: Mary Fliss, Deputy Clerk of Court. BS 10-9, 10-16, 10-23, 10-30-19. MNAXLP Lawrence D. Johnson 345 West Main Street P.O. Box 500 Hamilton, Montana 59840 phone: 406-363-1655 Attorney for Petitioner MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ANNE W. BROWN, a.k.a. ANNE WEILER BROWN, ANNE WEILER-BROWN, PETITIONER Cause No. DV 19-375 Dept. 1 Howard Recht NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given that Anne W. Brown has filed herein a Petition for Change of Name which may be examined in the office of the Clerk of the above Court. Hearing has been set thereon at the Courthouse of the above-entitled Court in Ravalli County, Montana on Wednesday, the 20th day of November, 2019, 1:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard , at which time and place, all interested persons may appear and object. Dated this 11th day of October, 2019 PAIGE TRAUTWEIN, Clerk of Court By: s/ Mary Fliss Deputy Clerk of Court BS 10-16, 10-23, 10-30, 11-6-19. MNAXLP AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT The fiscal year 2017 audit of the Bitter Root Irrigation District has been conducted by Doyle & Associates, P.C.

Certified Public Accountants. The audit covered the year ended October 31, 2017. Montana Code Annotated (MCA) Section 2-7-521 requires the publication of the following summary of Significant Audit Findings. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS The audit report for the Bitter Root Irrigation District, Ravalli County, Montana, for the year ended October 31, 2017 contained the following independent auditor’s reports: 1. The independent auditor’s report on the District’s basic financial statements was unmodified . 2. The independent auditor’s report on the District’s internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and other matters reported three findings. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF AUDIT REPORT The audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the Bitter Root Irrigation District’s business office located at 1182 Lazy J Lane, Corvallis, Montana. The District ‘s management will provide a copy of the audit report to any interested person upon request. BS 10-23-19. MNAXLP

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PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Stevensville NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville is inviting qualified firms to submit proposals for audit services for a special audit for the period between April 1, 2019 and July 31, 2019. Proposals are due at Town Hall November 1, 2019 by 5:00 pm. Information concerning this RFP may be obtained by contacting Robert Underwood, Finance Officer at (406)777-5271 ext. 103 or robert@ townofstevensville.com. Electronic copies of the current budget and most recent audit report are available on the Town’s website www.townofstevensville.com. ATTEST: Monica Hoffman, Town Clerk BS 10-16, 10-23, 10-30-19. MNAXLP PUBLIC NOTICE Stevensville School District has disposal items available for bid. If you have questions about the items available please contact Dave Haacke at 406-777-5481 ext 346. Bids will be accepted in the District Office until November 4, 2019. BS 10-23-19. MNAXLP

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Municipal Elections: City of Hamilton, Town of Darby, and Town of Stevensville Bond & Levy Election: Ravalli County Park District No. 2 (Aquatic Bond & Levy) Ballots will be mailed on October 18, 2019, to all active registered voters in each district and must be received, by mail or in person, by 8:00 PM on November 5, 2019, by the County Election Administrator at 215 South 4th Street, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana 59840. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the County Election Office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot.

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Sample ballots can be viewed on the Ravalli County website at www.ravalli.us/145/Elections. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2019 Regina Plettenberg Ravalli County Election Administrator 215 South 4th Street, Suite C Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-6550

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Current Water O&M Rate (Effective 11/1/2018) Water Cost per Multiplier Base Rate Service Size EDU ¾” $14.32 1.00 $14.32 1” $14.32 1.79 $25.63 1 .5" $14.32 4.00 $57.28 2" $14.32 7.14 $102.24

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The Town Council Adopted a series of water and sewer rate increases in 2015. This action increased the rates on November 1st of each year for 5 years. The final increase goes into effect on November 1st, 2019. The new charges will be as follows: Current Water O&M Rate (Effective 11/1/2019) Current Sewer O&M Rate (Effective 11/1/2019) Water Cost per Water Cost per Multiplier Base Rate Multiplier Base Rate Service Size EDU Service Size EDU ¾” $14.75 1.00 $14.75 ¾” $31.60 1.00 $31.60 1” $31.60 1.79 $56.56 1” $14.75 1.79 $26.40 2 1 .5" $31.60 4.00 $126.40 1 .5" $14.75 4.00 $59.00 2" $31.60 7.14 $225.62 225.62 2" $14.75 7.14 $105.31 In addition to the base monthly rate, the Town charges a rate per 1,000 gallons used over the monthly gallon allowance. The monthly gallon allowance is determined by the size of the water service/meter. A ¾” service line, which is the standard service for single family residential users, is has a monthly gallon allowance of 3,000 gallons per month. The Town charges $1.85 per 1,000 gallons used over the monthly gallon allowance. The Town is not proposing a change to the monthly gallon allowance charge. The Town proposes to charge users of its water and sewer systems a monthly charge of $13.90 per EDU for water service and a monthly charge of $29.79 per EDU for sewer service. The proposed base rate for the use and availability of the systems is as follows:

Proposed Water O&M Rate (Effective 11/1/2019) Water Service Size ¾” 1” 1 .5" 2"

Cost per EDU $13.90 $13.90 $13.90 $13.90

Proposed Sewer O&M Rate (Effective 11/1/2019)

Multiplier Base Rate 1.00 1.79 4.00 7.14

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Cost per Multiplier Base Rate EDU $29.79 1.00 $29.79 $29.79 1.79 $53.32 $29.79 4.00 $119.16 $29.79 7.14 $212.70

For a user with a ¾” service connection using 3,000 gallons of water, the proposed monthly charge represents a decrease of $1.31 per month over the 11/1/2018 monthly charge or a decrease of $2.66 per month over the 11/1/2019 monthly charges. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding the proposed rate changes. Questions, comments or more information may be obtained by emailing Town Clerk at clerk@townofstevensville.com or contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271.

________________________________________________________________ Display Ad Publish Oct 9, 16 & 23, 2019 Size: 2 columns wide x 4” long (format to fit) Bill: Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder 215 South 4th Street, Suite C Hamilton, MT 59840

The Town currently charges users of its water and sewer system based on an equivalent dwelling unit methodology for imposing its Base Rate, which is based on service connection size. A ¾” service line, which is the standard service for single family residential users, is 1 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). Current charges are as follows:

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Stevensville will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Stevensville Town Hall, 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, Montana, for the purpose of receiving public comment on proposed water and sewer utility rate decreases (indicated below).

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