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VOTE FOR ADULT LITERACY NOV. 6 This $120,000 Levy Reduces government dependency Produces taxpayers Paid for by the Committee to Pass the Adult Literacy Levy Dixie Stark, Treasurer, P.O. Box 2132 Hamilton, MT 59840

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Countywide literacy, basic education levy on ballot

By Michael Howell

Elks provide new computers for the Linda Massa Home On October 12, members of the Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge and Lady Elks of Ravalli County gifted the Linda Massa Youth Home with Chromebooks, computer covers, a laser printer, head sets, and other computer accessories. The Linda Massa Youth Home provides a safe, secure home for kids 10 to 17 years old. Either short term crisis stabilization or long-term care is available for children in crisis. Currently there are eight middle school/high school kids living there. Upon looking into the needs of the Linda Massa Home, Elks members Deborah York, Dick Smith and Jerry Luellen

applied for a grant from the Elks National Foundation for new computers for the kids to use for their homework. At the time, they had only one computer and the office printer for eight kids to share. Having a Chromebook makes it easier for students to interact with their teachers as they work on school projects and homework in real time rather than waiting to discuss problems and ideas with the teacher during class. That facilitates completion of work and in today’s computerized world, interest in doing more and doing it well. The Lady Elks worked with Ed Eldridge from Hamilton Computer and Anna Green, Direc-

The Bitterroot National Forest has released its Environmental Analysis (EA) on the Darby Lumber Lands Project – Phase 2, and is inviting the public to review and make comments on the proposal. The vegetation management, fuels reduction, and transportation system project encompasses approximately 27,453 acres in the South Fork Sleeping Child and Rye Creek drainages in the Sapphire Mountains east of Darby. Phase 1 of the project was completed in 2016 and focused on improving watershed and stream health including reducing chronic sediment from an extensive road system built decades ago for timber management. It also created a sustainable motorized access system and loop-based motorized routes, including 44 miles of connector trails for motorcycle and ATV travel. Phase 2 is a continuation of the original project and also incorporates vegetation management activities. Objectives of Phase 2 include:

• Design and implement a suitable transportation system for long term land management of the area • Improve forest health by reducing Douglas fir mistletoe outbreak • Reduce potential fire severity • Manage timber to provide forest products, jobs and income to local communities Proposed treatments include commercial timber harvest on 1,274 acres, non-commercial thinning on 333 acres of dry pine sites, and prescribed burning to improve forest health. Thinning activities would favor leaving mature Ponderosa Pine occupying the site at historic densities. There are three diseased Douglas fir stands that are proposed for regeneration harvest that would be replanted to Ponderosa Pine after harvest. The project also proposes changes to access on existing roads and trails, storing and decommissioning unneeded roads

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tor of the Linda Massa Youth Home, to determine what was needed. Hamilton Computers and Cybernet 1 are dedicated to youth and community projects. With Hamilton Computers’ help there was even enough grant money left so that a laptop could be bought to use with the Youth Crisis Diversion Project. This is an outreach program aimed at preventing youth suicide. Eldridge also donated several hours to help Green set up the equipment, so everything runs smoothly and securely. Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge and the Lady Elks were proud to complete another project and help these kids succeed in school.

Forest seeks comments on Darby Lumber Lands project

and trails, building two new motorized connector trails for ATV travel, and construction of several temporary roads. The EA is available online at www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=49700. It is also available for review at the Darby/ Sula Ranger District and the Supervisor’s Office in Hamilton. Public comments specific to this project and/or to individual sites and resources are valuable in helping the Forest Service identify concerns, develop alternatives to the proposed action, and refine the analysis to focus on issues. Comments are due by November 20, 2018. Submit comments to the Responsible Official: Eric Winthers, District Ranger, by one of the following methods; mail: P.O. Box 388, Darby, Montana, 59829, FAX: (406) 821-4264, or email: comments-northern-bitterrootdarby@fs.fed.us. Hand delivered comments must be delivered See FOREST, page 3

Ravalli County voters will get to vote Yes or No on a 1.5 mill levy to support the county’s local Literacy Bitterroot program. The program’s High School Equivalency Program graduates an average of 50 students a year. Advocates of the program note that this is more than the Darby and Victor high schools combined. According to board member Terry Ryan, the local program pays for itself multiple times over by adding over 70 new taxpayers to the community every year. She said that possessing a high school diploma doubles a person’s lifetime earnings and that increases the taxes they pay over the same lifetime period. The Literacy Bitterroot program, besides helping people, both young and old, achieve a high school diploma, also assists people

in college preparatory work as well as individualized instruction for entering the workforce. Ryan said that consolidation of services into regional districts for funding purposes eliminated the county’s ability to get any direct funding for its own program and that the services being rendered by the regional center in Missoula are not going to meet the county’s needs. She said the local program was always very proactive in its approach, going out and making initial contact with potential students where they live. She said the urban program just waits until the student walks in the door. “One problem with that,” she said, “is that it requires an employed person to have over two hours’ free time a day to travel, and an unemployed person money for gas as well as a vehicle in good

operating condition.” Ryan had a financial firm in California figure out the tax returns produced by the program’s production of high school diplomas at a cost of $1,000 per student. The results are staggering. They estimate that 70 graduates paying $4,488 per person per year in taxes yields $314,160. That’s a little less than four times the initial investment. Over 40 years, it comes to over 104 times the investment. The owner of a home valued at $100,000 would pay approximately an additional $2.03 per year for a 1.5 mill levy. The owner of a home valued at $200,000 would pay approximately an additional $4.06 per year for a 1.5 mill levy. The county may not levy more than a 1.5 mills of property tax for the Literacy Levy and the levy will have no durational limit.

Florence school bond on ballot

By Michael Howell

Property owners in the Florence-Carlton School District will get a chance to vote thumbs up or thumbs down on a school bond this November 6, designed to finance a $15,975,000 expansion and renovation project. The current district buildings cover a span of years stretching from 1959 to 2014, including two temporary classroom buildings. According to Superintendent Edward “Bud” Scully, student and staff safety is one of the most serious concerns being addressed in the project. One of the most serious safety issues is the current location and use of the temporary classrooms. The classrooms, purchased as a temporary solution at the time, are now 46 and 33 years old, respectively. Traveling outside, he said, to

the detached, temporary structures multiple times a day is not safe. It isolates students and staff from the rest of the campus, making it difficult to provide adequate real-time supervision. Currently, physical education classes and the district’s food service program must share the same physical space. This arrangement dictates core class schedules and requires PE classes to work around delivery of student breakfast and lunch times. Some benefits of the project, according to district officials, include more effective student supervision, a decrease in operation and maintenance costs for the old temporary buildings, and the elimination of associated deferred maintenance costs. It will bring ventilation air up to meet building code requirements providing for a healthier environment and the

upgraded electrical system will allow for the continued expansion of computer-related technologies. The project includes: new K-5 classrooms, a dedicated dining and assembly space that can also provide an additional multi-purpose space, new band and choir spaces, modern code compliant locker rooms, and a health enhancement classroom space. It includes a new kitchen, high school commons, new Career Technology Classroom space, along with new district maintenance shops. According to material provided by the school district, the Florence median home value is $335,000. The estimated annual tax increase for a home with a taxable assessed value of $300,000 is $541.31 or a monthly cost of $45.11, according to the chart below prepared by DA Davidson.

The above graph was taken from an informational handout provided by the Florence-Carlton School District.

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Data released quantifying benefits of Medicaid expansion The Montana Budget and Policy Center (MBPC) has released county and regional data highlighting the critical role Medicaid expansion has played in Montana. “Medicaid expansion represents a significant economic driver in the Northwest region of the state, providing health care coverage to over 33,172 Montanans in the area and bringing in over $1 billion in federal funds to the state. When individuals gain health coverage, they can access preventative care and other health services they need, experience improved health outcomes, and can better afford basic necessities,” said Heather O’Loughlin, co-director of the Montana Budget and Policy Center. In 2015, Montana passed the bipartisan HELP Act providing access to Medicaid for adults living on incomes below 138% of the federal poverty line (for a single individual with annual income below $16,750). Since 2015, more than 96,000 Montanans have gained access to health

coverage, and Montana has experienced state savings and significant economic impact in local communities. As of September, 4,160 Ravalli county residents are enrolled in Medicaid expansion. Of those: • 90.12% are living below the poverty line; • 26.71% are over the age of 50; and • 2.12% are American Indian. In the Northwest region of Montana (Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, and Sanders Counties), 33,172 have enrolled. Medicaid expansion has been beneficial by creating jobs and boosting income and economic growth. In 2018, Medicaid expansion is projected to create 1,920 new jobs and bring in $89 million in personal income in the Northwest region alone. “Medicaid expansion has a significant economic impact to our state. It helps our rural hospitals keep their doors open and even expand services. Individuals get

care earlier which keeps them healthier and brings down health care costs for all of us,” said O’Loughlin. “Expansion has also brought in new jobs and infused more than $500 million into Montana’s economy.” The report also highlights statewide impact including: • Over 96,000 Montanans enrolled • 300,000 preventative services provided • $58 million savings to the state general fund • $1.3 billion in federal dollars injected into the state The Montana Budget and Policy Center is a nonprofit organization providing in-depth research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues. Its core focus is publishing credible, timely, and easy-to-understand reports on the fiscal policies that most impact low- and moderateincome Montanans. To learn more about MBPC, visit the website www.montanabudget.org.

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For more information or questions about the project, contact Eric Winthers, Darby/Sula District Ranger at (406) 821-3913 or ewinthers@fs.fed.us. Stay in touch with us through www.facebook.com/ DiscoverBitterrootNF and www. twitter.com/BitterrootNF.

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Opinion

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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell

Guest Comment

Legislature to consider new tools for housing issues By Sheila Rice, Chair, Montana Housing Coalition, Great Falls

Montana, in both large and small communities, has a shortage of safe homes that people across a spectrum of incomes can afford. That impacts everything from a local business’s ability to recruit workers to having options for seniors and others who are spending too much of their income on their homes while foregoing basic needs. Safe and secure homes are critical for our children to thrive regardless of their family’s financial situation. More and more we are coming to understand the connection between stable homes and better health outcomes. This problem is not new, nor is there one single solution to meeting the needs of our communities. The Montana Housing Coalition (MHC) represents a diverse group of local housing authorities, for-profit and not-for-profit housing developers, cities, contractors, lenders, statewide organizations and concerned individuals who recognize the importance of homes people can afford to Montana’s economy and our way of life. MHC advocates for a coherent state housing policy that creates homes that working families, seniors, and Veterans can afford to rent or buy. Fortunately, in 2019 we have a real opportunity to make progress, thanks to members of the bipartisan Interim Local Government Committee of the Montana Legislature, and particularly the support of Missoula Representative Adam Hertz, who has made Montanans’ ability to afford their homes a priority. The interim committee approved three bills that now advance to the full legislature, each offering a piece of the puzzle that would make a difference for Montana families. Creating homes that are safe, stable and within our means doesn’t just involve new construction. It can include resources to rehabilitate

Williams is a straight shooter

Letters

Dear Editor, It is hard to imagine anyone who is not tired of political advertisements. I suspect we are looking forward to November 7, the day after the election. The most egregious ads are the “dark money� commercials that do not have the approval of the candidates. They are almost all negative and misleading. The ads that are approved by the candidates, however, tell us something about the candidate. What is striking to me are some of the ads approved by Greg Gianforte. He attacks his opponent, Kathleen Williams, as being anti-gun, dangerous, radical, etc. He is being misleading and unfair to Kathleen. I have known Kathleen Williams for many years and can tell you that the only thing radical and dangerous about her is that she is honest, sticks to the facts, respects science, and her concern for average folks is real, not a show for political gain. Her opinions are well thought out and not from a political manual. I wish I could say the same for her opponent.

Kathleen is a hunter who thinks maybe we don’t need weapons that can kill many people in a short period of time. She sincerely cares about our quality of life. If we each had 10 minutes to meet and talk to her, this race would be over. Congress is truly a mess right now, and honest people like Kathleen Williams are needed to turn things around. Join me in supporting Kathleen Williams for Congress. Chris Clancy Hamilton

Support for Greef

Dear Editor, Election day is just around the corner, absentee ballots are arriving, and decisions will need to be made on who is the best candidate for the various positions. Being inundated on a constant basis, with advertisements at every level, it is no wonder the electorate grows weary as we approach the deadline to election day. As a sitting legislator, not up for election, I encourage you to stay engaged in the local races and fight through the rhetoric while making these most important decisions that will affect us all. 222 N 2nd St Hamilton MT

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One such race, House District 88 with candidate Sharon Greef, is just one of those that rises to the top of importance for Ravalli County and all of Montana. As the current House Majority Leader, I know the importance of sending good, knowledgeable, conservative candidates to Helena. While most first-time candidates struggle their first session just getting to know the legislative system, that won’t be the case with Sharon Greef, as she has spent the last four legislative sessions engaged in the process at various levels. Knowing Sharon for all of my time in Helena, I can attest to her knowledge of the issues and know she will be a voice for morality and conservatism as she wades through the mass of information put in front of her. She will be strong in her convictions, articulate in messaging, and yet sensitive to the needs of her constituents. There is only one candidate in the race for House District 88 with the experience to carry the day, and that is Ms. Sharon Greef. Rep. Ron Ehli House Majority Leader House District 86, Hamilton

Vote blue

Dear Editor, Republicans are impervious to hypocrisy! Nationwide, Republicans have hammered Democrats as being a “violent mob,� because they’ve had the audacity to vigorously but non-violently protest the appointment of an unstable, dishonest, partisan, probable sexual

predator to the Supreme Court. In Montana, former GOP chair Will Deschamps encouraged Trump supporters to bring guns to the Missoula Trump rally, because “we know how to use em’.� Then, at Thursday’s rally in Missoula, cult leader Donald Trump praised Republican Congressman Greg Gianforte for criminally body slamming a reporter, and the Republican Cult laughed and cheered about the assault. What’s next? Will the Republicans cheer while Donald Trump tells the “hilarious� story of a Washington Post journalist being tortured, having his fingers cut-off, and then beheaded? Two years ago, that would have seemed far-fetched. Today, we know it could happen at the next Trump rally. And if it does, it will be news for a day. Then the Republican Cult leader will say something even more depraved to entertain his fans. On November 6th, Montanans can break free of the Republican Cult and the horrible stereotype that Trump, Gianforte, and Rosendale have reinforced about our state. Vote blue. The world is watching. Marty Essen Victor

Support for Tester

Dear Editor, The amount of turnover in President Trump’s administration’s short tenure is unprecedented. He has made many appointments, only to fire or force them out later. This turmoil does not work out so well, not for the appointee, not for the department and not for the

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American public. Jon Tester is for Veterans. No one will argue this point. When Jon saw someone nominated to take over the Veterans Administration that he felt was unqualified, he spoke up. To speak against President Trump with an election coming up took guts. Jon Tester is no YES man. Whether you like all of Trump’s policies or not, we must all agree that he has selected a lot of people who have, for one reason or another not worked out. Jon did not want the Veteran’s Administration to be thrown into turmoil by a poor selection by the President. He stood up for Vets yet again. Republican or Democrat, we all owe our Vets the best care they can have. I am voting for our Veterans by voting for Jon Tester. Andy Roubik Corvallis

Can’t keep quiet

Dear Editor, I have done my best to stay out of the Me Too, the Times Up, and the Kavanaugh debate. But I now feel compelled to present another side that many have elected to overlook. There is a strong reason why women do not report sexual assault or harassment. It is because we are hardly ever believed. We must decide whether we are willing to have our lives dragged through the mud in order to stop abusive behavior. Like millions of women I have chosen to keep silent. Unfortunately, that means the perpetrators don’t feel their actions are wrong or offensive. I was in that same position as Dr. Ford. I was lucky and was rescued by five friends that pulled him off of me. Days later, he swore that this never happened. The problem with his recollection was that he was seriously drunk and the event never went into his longterm memory. (For more information on memory and alcohol, please read Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s article on 9/23/18 “How Alcohol Affects Memory.â€?) This research has been around for a long time. So, I’m asking you to be considerate of others and don’t condemn unless you were a witness to the event. Don’t get me wrong, there are wonderful gentlemen out there who would never act in an offensive manner. But there are enough who think that we don’t mind if they step over the line. When did these bad actors decide that women don’t mind being groped, French kissed, hugged with a pelvic grind‌or worse? Just because we smile and are friendly does not mean we want to have sex. When did this notion take seed in the minds of so many men? I clearly remember each of the 18 times I have found myself warding off unwanted advances (not only in LA but also in Stevensville). And I’m not alone. What seems to be missing is the realization of what these altercations do to the women. Recently I have found myself in tears. I’m insulted every time I hear someone say women “mis-rememberâ€? or that we are flat-out “liars.â€? It doesn’t matter when it happened or how many years have passed. We never forget. Please put yourself in our shoes, and consider how it would be if it should happen to you‌or your daughter. Gretchen Spiess Stevensville

Tester no good

Dear Editor, I cannot believe that some of you trust CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS and BBC news to give you accurate and complete reporting in an unbiased form. I have never in my lifetime seen such a complete and detailed false narrative, spread by 90% of the media in our country. Since November 2016 there have been over 450, yes, 450 separate acts of violence toward conservatives and Trump supporters. This list includes murder, assault on individuals 15 to 69 yoa, death threats, vandalism, cars set on fire, hate speech, robbery, a Navy veteran’s home torched, a Trump supporter who was refused service in a restaurant (MLK would not be proud), and a UPS driver in NY

who was shot and killed because a man mistook him for President Trump. Look it up and ask yourself one question. Why isn’t the media reporting any of this prejudice and violence? Go to breitbart.com to see the list that continues to grow. Go to Veritas.com and watch democrats lie about their views to get votes. Then do some research before you vote. Mr. Jon Tester is now using his wife and veterans to get votes! Too bad he is still the biggest recipient of lobbyist money in Washington D.C. As a veteran, I personally contacted Jon Tester when I discovered that my VA medical records had been altered. I received zero assistance. I agree with Mr. Rosendale regarding veteran facilities. I don’t want any more facilities and clinics until we can get the ones we already have working properly. This past year, it took me 10 months to get physical therapy for a service connected disability! Think about that! On two other occasions, I was unable to get the care I needed and paid for it out of my own pocket. Mr. Tester always helps a token few veterans and then uses them like poster children in campaign ads but when it comes to the overall efficiency of the VA it is so much worse than when he took office. Labeling Mr. Rosendale because he is from Maryland is discriminatory and immature. Are we supposed to hate someone because of where they’re from? Really? That doesn’t sound like someone who votes for open borders like Jon Tester does. I want more Americans and businesses to move here and I often brag about our great state. Tester calls Matt Rosendale a millionaire, when he is a millionaire himself, thanks to all that lobbyist money. Has anyone seen a picture of Tester’s million-dollar house in Washington D.C. yet? Sorry Jon, after you shamed and ruined Admiral Jackson’s chance of heading up the Department of Veteran’s Affairs based on little to no evidence, you lost my vote. Your vote against Judge Kavanaugh confirmed it. I remember how I got here, I remember exactly where I am, I have credible witnesses to confirm my story, and you are not good for my America. Laurie A. Jakober Darby

Rosendale no good

Dear Editor, Does Rosendale have any original thought about real issues effecting Montana? His flyer claims “Tester can’t handle Hillary’s loss.� The truth is the Republicans can’t handle Trump’s win as witnessed by the daily presidential crisis management. The flyer further quotes Tester: “Hillary is the most qualified person to unite our nation at a time when dangerous rhetoric threatens to divide us.� Does Rosendale want us to believe Trump has united America and his rhetoric has not divided us? The Republicans can’t move on even with complete control of Congress and the office of the president. Rosendale wants us to believe all the Republican problems rest with Democratic leadership or Obama. It just ain’t so! We need a senator of and for Montana, not a senator from Maryland defined only by Trump’s coat tails. Montanans are made of better fabric than that. Archie L Thomas Merry Schrumpf Corvallis

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Calendar

Hamilton Senior Center activities

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

Stevi Senior Center activities

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

Victor Senior Center activities

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 926-

2135 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, multi-bid racehorse) are played on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 3630142.

AA meetings

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

Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon Group will meet each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at The Living Centre, 57 Main Street, effective January 1. Note change of meeting place. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.

Narcotics Anon

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

Free Indeed

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

Gamblers Anon

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

Overeaters Anon

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

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

WIC clinics

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

Hamilton American Legion

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

Stevensville American Legion

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

American Legion Auxiliary

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

Stevi VFW

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

Marine Corps League

The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left

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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 .

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.

Soroptomist

Doll Club

Stevi Masons

Model train club

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.

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.

Volunteer opp

Pantry Partners Food Bank in Stevensville needs volunteers. For more information contact Dawn Richard at 360-4637 (leave message).

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

Fiber Arts Guild

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

Knitters Guild

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

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.

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

Amateur Radio Club

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

Draft Horse and Mule Club

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

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Lions Club

The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its weekly Tuesday noon meeting at BJs in Hamilton. The club strength – besides being low key and getting a lot done – is helping provide assistance for glasses and hearing aids in Ravalli County. Contact Dixie Dies, 961-4812, for more information.

Three Mile bingo

Bingo is held every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Community/Senior Center, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Proceeds go to build a new center. For information call 7773710.

Toastmasters

Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Douglas Taylor at 406-3813214 or Jeanine New at 303-9292430 for more information.

Men’s Bereavement Breakfast

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

NAMI family support group

Bitterroot NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is sponsoring a support group for family members that have a loved one with mental illness every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Cornerstone, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. If you have a loved experiencing challenging from continued on next page

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Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arleen at 239-1708.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.

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

Quantum Group

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

Our Savior Lutheran preschool Now that school has started, is your preschooler starting to feel lonely with siblings gone all day? Is Mom suddenly considered the entertainment? Moms in this situation might benefit from a few preschool mornings. Any restless child absolutely will benefit from interaction with children his or her age, and the fun of art, science and learning activities, books, the chance to make new friends, and fitting into a school environment. Our Savior Lutheran Preschool offers an affordable broad-based program of socialization and learning to prepare 3- and 4-year-olds for kindergarten and life in the world beyond family. For details about the program call the Church at 777-5625 or lead teacher Joyce Andrade at 3692536. You may request an opportunity to sit in on a class with your child to see whether Our Savior is a good fit. Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool is affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road. Heading south out of Stevensville on the Eastside Highway, pass by Burnt Fork Market, the Country Store, then turn east onto Pine Hollow at the big bend in the road. Cross the canal and you’ll find Our Savior, the church with the three crosses of Calvary in the yard.

HHS Bands Fundraiser

The Hamilton High School Bands are currently taking orders throughout the month of October for their annual Citrus Fruit Fundraiser. The bands sell navel oranges and ruby-red grapefruit in 20 lb. and 40 lb. boxes, and mandarin oranges in 5 lb. boxes. The proceeds from the sale go to help fund music, instruments, tuxedo

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Art Club at NVLP Art Club is held every Thursday in October at 4 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. Learn various art techniques and mediums, and create fun projects. This is a great opportunity to get your creative juices flowing, express yourself and meet new friends. This club is suitable for children and teens ages 5-18. Show up on time to hear the instructions. Weekly registration is required. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information or to register, call Annika at 777-5061.

Story Time at NVPL

Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers. Join us every Wednesday in October at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft. Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville, MT. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

After School at NVLP

After School at the Library will be held every Wednesday in October from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room at North Valley Public Library. Enjoy a quiet place to do homework, crafts, puzzles and games, studying, and Legos! Sign up ahead of time with the Youth Services Specialist for reading tutoring, available for ages 6 & up. After School at the Library is a free program. Snacks are available purchased with funds from North Valley Public Library Foundation and donations. Bring your books, assignments and projects. This program is suitable for all schoolaged children. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org.

Thurs, October 25 Facebook for Beginners

The North Valley Public Library in Stevensville is holding a class on Facebook for beginners on Thursday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. Learn what Facebook is, what you can do with it, how to use it, and how to adjust your settings for privacy. If you wonder why so many people use Facebook, and think you might like to set up an account, then this class is for you. Register for this event by emailing or calling the library at info@northvalleylibrary.org or (406) 777-5061. 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 26 Let’s Talk

The Ravalli County Democratic Central Committee is sponsoring a series of lunch presentations on issues that matter to Ravalli County residents. On Friday, October 26 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Frontier Café, Margaret Gorski, candidate for House District 88, will host a conversation about issues important to you in the north end of Ravalli County. This is your opportunity to meet her, to ask questions, and let her know about what matters most to you and what you want your representative to work on during the next legislative session. For more information contact Corrine Gantt, 406-552-2072. All are welcome!

Report to the Community Lunch

The Ravalli County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will host its annual Report to the Community luncheon on Friday, October 26 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Hamilton City Hall at 223 S. 2nd Street. This year’s luncheon will feature a presentation by Sarah Gonzalez Bocinski, Program Manager of the Economic Justice and Workforce Initiatives for Futures Without Violence. Sarah’s presentation will focus on economic justice and gender equity and ways to change systems that reinforce power imbalances. The 19th annual Courage Award honoring an individual’s commitment to nonviolence and making our community safer will be presented at the luncheon. A Community Service Award will also be presented to Gary Locke of the Family Shelter of the Bitterroot. Report to the Community will culminate the 2018 White Ribbon Campaign, a public awareness campaign designed to end domestic violence. This year’s campaign will run October 21st through 27th. Community members are encouraged to wear a white ribbon throughout the week to show their support. The Report to the Community luncheon is free and open to the public. For more information, call Sonya at 363-2793.

Flippin’ Fun Glow Run

Ravalli County Gymnastics Booster Club is excited for its 1st Annual Flippin’ Fun Glow Run and would like you to be a part of it. This event will be held on Friday, October 26 in Corvallis Montana at the Corvallis Community Events Center and is a glow-in-the-dark 5K run/walk along with a 1 mile run/walk for kids. The kids race starts at 6:45 p.m. and the 5K will be at approximately 7:15! When you register you will receive an entrance to the race, a t-shirt and glow items to wear during the race! Snacks will also be free after the race for any racers. Come, race, have fun and dress up or don’t! Either way you will have a flippin’ fun time! For more information call 381-1744.

Turkey dinner

The Corvallis Methodist Church is hold a turkey dinner on Friday, October 26 at 5 p.m. at the church located on the corner of Eastside Highway and Cemetery Road.

Bannack Ghost Walks

This Halloween season, treat the whole family to some spooky fun in Montana’s first territorial capital with a Ghost Walk at Bannack State Park on October 26 and 27 at 7 and 9 p.m. each night. Join the Bannack Association and park staff as the ghosts of Henry Plummer, Joe Pizanthus, Cyrus Skinner, Doctor Glick, and Mattie Silks emerge from the shadows to tell tales of why their souls are

still trapped in Bannack. Bannack Ghost Walks are family-friendly and sure to entertain and educate anyone interested in the spooks and legends of Montana’s early history. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. Tour size is limited to 100 people and reservations are required. A good flashlight and warm clothing are recommended. While familyfriendly, pets and children under 6 are not recommended to attend. No alcoholic beverages allowed past the gate. For reservations or more information, call 406834-3413 or visit bannack.org. Worried about the drive home in the dark? Campsites are available for $14 per night for Montana Residents and $24 per night for non-residents. Bannack State Park located near Dillion, is a National Historic Landmark and the site of Montana’s first major gold discovery on July 28, 1862. This strike set off a massive gold rush that swelled Bannack’s population to over 3,000 by 1863. As the value of gold steadily dwindled, Bannack’s bustling population was slowly lost. Today, over 50 original buildings line Main Street and their historic log and frame structures recall Montana’s formative years.

Sat, October 27 Kids Adventure Series

Learn the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos and make your own Day of the Dead poster at the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton. Cut out paper skulls and decorate them with vibrant colors, then glue them to poster paper and hang them on your wall. For more information contact Lani Augustine at 3633338.

Pickleball clinic

Stevi Pickleball will hold a free Pickleball clinic on Saturday, October 27 at 1 p.m. at the new Pickleball courts at Lewis & Clark Park. Call Rick Trauth at 2398648 for more information. Hope to see you there!

‘Historic Towns’ program

John Stroud, local author of “For the Love of the Bitterroot,” will speak about little known ghost towns and historic communities of the Bitterroot Valley on Saturday, October 27 from 3 to p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in the Community Room. The program is free and open to the public. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.

Ghost Tours

Become a paranormal investigator for the night, gather evidence and explore the dark exhibits of the historic Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton, with flashlights and real paranormal investigative equipment on Saturday, October 27 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Take a break for a Rune or Numerology reading available throughout the night for an additional $5 per reading. Tickets are $20 for museum members, $25 for non-members. No children under the age of 14, please; children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This can be a frightening experience that is not suitable for children. For more information call 363-3338.

Mon, October 29 Stevi school menu

Monday: Breakfast - Apple Muffins, fruit, milk; Lunch Homemade Sloppy Joe on bun, taters, Mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk Tuesday: Breakfast - Blueberry Pancakes, fruit, milk; Lunch - Bean & Cheese Burrito with Lettuce & Salsa, Spanish rice, cinnamon applesauce, bread & butter, milk

Wednesday: Breakfast Pumpkin Bread, fruit, milk; Lunch - Homemade Beef Chili, tossed salad, fresh grapes, homemade cinnamon rolls, bread & butter, milk Thursday: Breakfast - Strawberry Bagels, fruit, milk; Lunch – Cheese-filled Breadsticks with marinara sauce, glazed carrots, bananas, bread & butter, milk Friday: Breakfast - Pancake on a Stick, fruit, milk; Lunch Chicken Sandwich on bun, fresh veggies with ranch dressing, pineapple tidbits, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk.

Wed, October 31 Trunk-n-Treat

Florence American Legion Post #134 will sponsor the 1st Annual Trunk-n-Treat (treats and games) on Wednesday, October 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Florence Rural Fire Hall.

Thurs, November 1 UM ‘DiverseU’

The University of Montana will celebrate its 13th annual diversity symposium, “DiverseU,” on Thursday and Friday, November 1-2, on the third floor of the University Center. DiverseU provides a forum for honest dialogue to explore the complexities of human experience, promote understanding and create community through the practice of civil discourse. Throughout the day, students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members will discuss, present, perform and exhibit art. More than 40 sessions will take place during the two-day symposium, including the keynote presentation, “There is Life After Hate” by Christian Picciolini on Thursday, November 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. Picciolini is a reformed violent extremist, Emmy Awardwinning director and producer, published author, TEDx speaker and global peace advocate. UM also has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service to provide a Hate Crimes Forum, a pre-event scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. All DiverseU events are free and open to the public. UM students and employees are encouraged to attend, and no pre-registration is required. For more information and a full schedule, visit http:// www.umt.edu/diverseu/.

Red Cross blood drives

As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall. There is no waiting period to give blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot as long as the donor is symptom-free and fever-free. Stay healthy this flu season and make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed this fall after Hurricanes Michael and Florence forced the cancellation of about 200 blood drives, causing approximately 7,000 units of blood and platelets to go uncollected. Blood drives will be held in Hamilton on Friday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bitterroot National Forest, 1801 N. 1st Street and Tuesday, November 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie Lane.

Fri, November 2 Pianist at library

Arthur Kostuk will play classical piano music on Friday, November 2 at 6 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Once known as “the silver bullet” for his fast fingering,

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Arthur has played at concert halls in New York, Boston, Montreal, Long Island, Seattle and St. Louis, as well as the Teton Music Festival. He has studied at the University of Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, and won first place at the Israel Piano Competition. The popular musician plays with passion and emotional intensity, and is always happy to chat with individuals afterwards. First Friday celebrations are held in conjunction with the Stevensville Main Street Association. 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.

Entrance to the Bazaar is free. A variety of items will be for sale including crafts, baked goods, collectibles, DVDs and CDs, as well as a silent auction of higherend items. They serve a breakfast of homemade cinnamon rolls & coffee, and a lunch of homemade soups and pies. The Stevensville United Methodist Women are part of the international United Methodist Women, the largest faith-based women’s organization in the world.

Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members will be preparing for their Holiday Bazaar on November 10 at St. Mary’s Community Center. For more information, contact Colleen at 273-3973.

Wed, November 7

Join the conversation at the initial membership meeting of the newly forming Bitterroot Hemp Cooperative on Thursday, November 8 at 6 p.m. at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. Help start to chart a course for hemp growing and processing here in the Bitterroot. This meeting is open to everyone

Garden Club

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Colors of Cancer special events Raise a glass to fundraising at NAP’s Every Friday in October – the 26th, 6 to 9 p.m. Naps Bar and Grill is honoring those who are fighting and those who have been lost to Colorectal Cancer. Naps will donate a portion of the profits from all the sales of draft beers from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday in October. Bitterroot Crossfit Colors of Cancer Workout Fundraiser October 27, 2018 Bitterroot Crossfit, Hamilton The trainers at Bitterroot Crossfit are designing a special workout for members and friends on Saturday, October 27 with proceeds benefiting the Colors of Cancer’s Lavender Team. Stop by and sweat for a good cause! Turn and Burn Barrel Race October 28, 2018 9:00am Sapphire Event Center, Corvallis Join the Pink Turn and Burn Barrel Race. Enjoy sprinkling colors of cancer for a local cause! This year at the event riders can put a painted hand print on their horse representing the type of cancer they or a loved one has survived. Enjoy the creatively decorated riders, silent auction and amazing energy at this annual event! (406) 239-4354, https://www. facebook.com/SprinklePinkbarrelrace/ October 31, 2018 Lavender Team Raffle for Quilt & 14K Colors of Cancer necklace Mikesells Fine Jewelry, Hamilton The winners of Team Lavender’s quilt and necklace will be drawn. Get your tickets as soon as possible! Drawing will take place in the afternoon on October 31.

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The Childhood Cancer Team – going for the gold! By Michael Howell

David Evans, owner of Evans ACE Hardware in Hamilton, got involved in the Sprinkle Pink breast cancer awareness campaign several years ago in a major way. He and his team won the fundraising competition five out of seven of those years. This year, as the Sprinkle Pink campaign has expanded into all the Colors of Cancer, Evans and the team chose to go for the gold. As part of the Colors of Cancer campaign, Gold represents Childhood Cancers. As donations come in, the team is assembling a paper chain of golden links that they will extend as it grows into every department in the store and out the building. In the end, the chain will be carried in celebration through the streets to Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. Store manager Chris Smith said that switching from pink to gold this year was a good change and he was glad to see the whole rainbow of colors included. “This way everybody gets a little lift,” he said. About choosing gold from all the other colors, he said, “All cancer is bad, but when it hits children, everyone is concerned. Our team went for it immediately with no questions.” While some people associate cancer more with older people, it can strike a person at any age, as the Gold Team at Evans Ace Hardware is well aware. They have added the name Gavin to their Gold Team support buttons in honor of a young cancer survivor they have come to know. Gavin, the stepson of employee Patrick Colver, was born with cancer. But it was not until he was three years old that it was diagnosed as neuroblastoma. They were told that there was a less than 15% chance of curing him and that the treatment itself could possibly kill him. It almost did a couple of times. Colver said that he had never seen such courage as what this young child showed in the face of the harsh but eventually

Chris Smith (second from left), manager of Evans ACE Hardware, and his Gold Team are raising awareness about childhood cancer this month and raising funds to provide diagnosis and treatment for the diseases. Ray Allison (far left), a regular shopper at the store, who made a donation to the cause while making a purchase, admitted afterward that he was also a strong supporter of the Pink Team as his mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Michael Howell photo. effective treatment that he barely survived. The chemotherapy was so painful that it was administered in intervals until he would pass out and then it would be finished, but “this kid never complained one time,” according to Smith. “There is no preparation for something like this.” Gavin endured 13 rounds of chemotherapy followed by nine rounds of radiation. He survived and at the age of seven was determined to be cancer-free. Smith said other than losing 90% of his hearing in one ear and 40% in the other and having to wear hearing aids, Gavin is “just like any other kid. He’s a punk, but I love him.” Evans is holding a Fix It Fest at the store on Highway 93 (First Street) in Hamilton on October 27. The star of the Darby

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By Jean Schurman Sports Editor

Hamilton takes first in conference

The Hamilton Broncs secured first place in the Southwest A conference and a week’s bye for the first-round playoffs with a 40-0 drubbing of Dillon. This was possibly the last game on Haynes Field in Hamilton as the new complex is almost ready for daytime games. Hamilton scored just under 90 seconds into the game when Carson Rostad completed a pass to Tucker Jones from 17 yards out for the six points. Cam Rothie set the play up with a 40 yard kick off return and Hamilton easily moved the chains twice before the touchdown pass. Dillon was knocking at the door with the ball on the 21 yard line when Cam Rothie picked off a Peterson pass to give the ball back to the Broncs. That interception was the first of four for Hamilton. Quarterback Carson Rostad drove his team up the field with a pass to Michael Golden, a runs by Tyler Barnes, Rostad, and Golden. At the 5:46 mark, Rostad hit Rothie from 10 yards out for the score. During the PAT, the ball hit the upright and bounced out. But the Broncs were up, 12-0 with three and a quarter quarters to go. “The kids came out to play,” said coach Bryce Carver. “Dillon is a well coached team but it was everyone on our side who contributed. During Dillon’s possession this time, it was Rostad that snagged the Beaver pass on the Dillon 31 yard line. With third down and four to go, Rostad darted through the line for nine yards and the score. A pass from Rostad to Rothie made the twopoint conversion good. Hamilton’s defense stopped Dillon at the Hamilton 14 yard line on a fourth down attempt. The offense again took to the field and methodically marched down the field with short passes and rushing. Michael Golden pushed through from one yard out for the final score of the half. Golden also pushed through on the two-point conversion. Although Hamilton kicked off at the beginning of the third quarter, they got the ball right back as Dillon didn’t move the ball up the field. Hamilton took over on the 39 yard line and moved the ball methodically to the goal line. The drive included 33 yard pass to Barns. Rostad found Jones in the end zone for the four yard score. The PAT was not good. Hamilton scored once more with Barnes receiving a Rostad pass from 14 yards out. Hamilton ran 82 plays

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With a powerhouse like Corvallis in the league, the rest of the teams have been fighting for second place. After Saturday’s win over Butte Central, Stevensville secured that place and will be the No. 2 seed in Dillon at the district tournament on Friday and Saturday. Stevensville had to win the match on Saturday in order to secure second place and they handled the pressure very well. With a balanced attack against the Maroons, Stevensville pulled away in the first game when Angel Richards stepped up and served four straight points including two aces. Stevensville won the game, 25-17. Richards began the second game with a powerful left side kill to score the point. Quinn Larson followed up by serving nine points before Butte Central could even score. The Yellowjackets kept the pressure on all through the game and won, 25-10.

“We had a lot of momentum in that second game,” said first year coach Kyla Paulson. “We had to show ourselves we could do it.” The third game was a little more back and forth with Butte Central taking the lead several times. Then Prestley Robinson step-up and served three points to give some momentum back to Stevi. It was Larson that put the finishing touches on the game and the match by serving up and ace and four more points. Stevensville won, 25-10. “It’s been an adjustment,” said Larson of having a new coach. “We have a new rotation but we’ve worked through it and it’s really fantastic. I am so excited and proud of this team.” Corvallis and Florence played in Missoula at the all class Missoula County Public Schools Tournament. Corvallis finished second behind Helena Capitol. Corvallis defeated Florence, and avenged an earlier loss, to advance

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the two point conversion. Liedle then had a 19 yard run and Jessop then ran the conversion in. After one more Maroon touchdown, Corvallis’s Pinheiro had another one yard plunge and Liedle finished with a 15 yard run. Corvallis will play Frenchtown on Friday night for the first round playoff game. Corvallis is the No. 6 team in the West, Frenchtown is seeded No. 3 in the West. Florence lost to Loyola, 43-27, in their final regular season game. Loyola came out playing tough and quickly put points on the scoreboard. Florence’s first touchdown occurred when quarterback Colby Kohlman drove his team down the field and then called his own number for three yard push and six points. Florence didn’t score again until the third quarter when Kohlman rushed 35 yards for the score. He then threw a 76 yard pass to Levi Posey for the longest scoring drive of the game. Eli Christianson had the final score of the game for the Falcons. Florence will play the No. 1 seed of the South, Big Timber in the first round of the playoffs. That game will be in Big Timber. Darby defeats St. Ignatius, 56-28. With the win, Darby will advance to the playoffs where they will meet Shelby in Shelby on Saturday. Shelby is the No. 1 seed from the Northwest. This is the first time Darby has made the playoffs since they dropped from Class B to Class C.

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Endless Autumn

Around my place most of the leaves are still on the trees, and some of them have fallen. Enough of them, anyway, to cause me to get out the rake and move them off the back deck on Sunday afternoon. It was good to get outdoors. I had hoped for some fishing but other things prevailed. I’ll get out and fish soon – hopefully – and fish often enough to thoroughly scratch the itch that has been building all summer

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan like a fever blister on my soul. I have a mental list of places I want to visit before winter sets in, whether it comes with a steady lowering of its gray curtain over the next couple of weeks or a cold dull thud that falls in the middle of some unforeseen night. Before that happens I want to have another shot at the blue winged olive hatches, and maybe run into a batch of mahogany duns that are making their way to the surface (swimming emerger patterns are killer) before it’s all over. The mahoganies are more apt to hatch on the sunnier days but can happen sporadically at any time. The blue-wings, of course, seem to like it best when the sky is about the color of lead. Rain, snow, or overcast – bluewinged olives love that kind of weather. But these mayfly hatches will inevitably dwindle off as the days shorten and the water temperatures continue to drop. That leaves a couple of other options I look forward to. One is to limber up the big rod for a crack at some big browns on streamers. Brown trout and streamers Brown trout and streamers are on my list every year. The browns get territorially aggressive as their spawn nears. Sometimes you can get them to attack whatever moves and looks and acts like food. But don’t spook them. I know some streamer fishermen who literally pound the banks

and strip away. They catch fish, but would probably do better with a little stealth. It’s that simple, but you have to get it right: stalk your fish (or more likely, the lie where one might be,) get the fly to the right depth, vary your retrieve until you find the right combination. There’s no hatch to match; big fish eat little fish all the time. If you’ve ever been successful with a Mepps or a Rapala on conventional gear, you know what to do with a streamer: same thing, different mechanics. It fits for those cold fall days, like steelhead days on the West Coast, where you just want to tie on one big fly on and fish it. You don’t want to frustrate yourself trying to make numbed fingers tie knots in light tippet, or deal with the awkward mess of dressing a small dry fly with cold floatant the consistency of lard. So you tie a big ugly sculpin or baitfish pattern to a short length of heavy monofilament when you first rig up and before your hands lose their dexterity. You fish it, for as long as you can hold out against the weather, and sometimes you score.

October caddis The October caddis hatch and the activity on top has been light this year, from the reports I hear, but that doesn’t dissuade me. The October caddis, even in an off year, drones on and on. One reason is that these flies, encased in their stone cocoons until they come out, fully formed and trying to fly to the surface, are phototropic. That is, they react to the sun’s energy - light – until they’ve absorbed enough to hatch. Water temperature has something to do with it as well, but doesn’t explain the whole process. Another reason is that by now, even if just a few bugs remain to hatch, the fish are keyed on them. If they see another big juicy orange nymph cruising by, they’ll probably eat it. At least that’s what I’m hoping. And hoppers: I’ve fished well into October and caught fish on hoppers. One memorable occasion was a dull overcast day on the East Fork; hardly the time or place you’d expect to catch a trout on a grasshopper. The naturals were long since frozen stiff. But the trout didn’t know that. They saw a hopper floating past, struggling in the current (or so they thought, as I mended a cast to give the nymph underneath a good drift) and took it. OK, I thought, you wanna do that, I’ll set the hook. The hungry cutthroat, a respectable

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Obituary Robert E. Jackson

fifteen inches or so, did the unexpected and went airborne. Two more fish, in about that same range, made the same mistake. At that point I took the nymph off and lengthened my tippet so I could fish seriously with the hopper. Better twitching action on top, longer drifts before the fly swung into an obvious drag, and the dividends were more than worthwhile for the time it took to tie a couple of knots.

Stevensville - Robert E. “Bob” Jackson, 89, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at his home in Stevensville. He was born at home March 22, 1929 in Missoula, to George T. and Berta (McNeil) Jackson. Robert was raised in the Orchard Homes area in Missoula. He attended Missoula County Schools through the 11th grade. He dropped out of school to help support the family. Together with his parents, the family moved to the Bitterroot Valley to farm in 1947.

Robert married Patricia Rannberg on February 28, 1953 and moved her to the family farm. Along with farming, Bob worked for Howe Creamery of Stevensville, Darby Lumber and finally 31 years at Champion Intermountain Lumber as a molder set-up and then later as a mill wright. During this time he helped to start the 3-Mile Fire Department and volunteered 30 years to keep it going. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patricia and a brother, Bynum. He

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Florence - Butch C. Waddill, 71, passed away due to cancer, in the morning, Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at his home in Florence with family and friends by his side. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com. I fished the next couple of runs carefully: stalk your fish, or the area they might be holding, don’t disturb anything, make that hopper land with a gentle plop (difficult to do with a heavy nymph going along for the ride) and twitch it every couple of seconds. The hits came regularly when I could pull it off, even though there was no surface activity other than the rises to my fly. When the day turned downright chilly they quit taking the hopper. I put the caddis nymph I put back on. Several more fish hit that. I had some October caddis dries along, but didn’t fish them. There was no October caddis hatching going on. The air was too chilly for the adult October caddis to return to the stream that late afternoon to lay eggs. That egg-laying activity usually gets the trout going if there’s enough of it. This year it’s been sparse. But there’s something I enjoy about stalking some of my favorite runs with a big orange caddis nymph, retrieving it with the slow-draw, pause rhythm of a natural ascending to the surface, and waiting for that solid electric thump at the other end. To me that’s some of the best fishing the season has to offer. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or at Chuck Stranahan’s Fly Shop, 109 E. Main, in downtown Hamilton.

Donald Wiediger

Hamilton - Donald L. “Don” Wiediger, Jr., 80, passed away in the night, Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center in Hamilton. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

Nina J. Taylor

Corvallis - Nina J. “GiGi” Taylor, 94, passed away in the morning, Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at home with her family by her side. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

Richard L. Holmes

is survived by his five children, Robert of Stevensville, Jeff (Allison) of Missoula, Carol (Cliff) Ross of Stevensville, Sheryl (Dan) Pond of Flagstaff, AZ and George (Kaye) of Stevensville; 11 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Services will be held Friday, November 23, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the Lone Rock Bible Church with a potluck supper to follow. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.

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Hamilton - Richard L. Holmes, Jr., 46, passed away early in the morning, Monday, October 22, 2018, at the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary. com.

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David T. Markette Dustin M. Chouinard Megan S. Winderl MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C. 601 S. First Street P.O. Box 515 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-1110 DavidM@mcpcattorneys.com Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of LORINE CHANEY a/k/a ALICE LORINE CHANEY, Deceased. Probate No. DP-18-98 Dept. No.-2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Kathryn L. Shinn, John Chaney, and Virginia Thomas, the Co-Personal Representatives , 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. We declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 5th day of October, 2018. /s/ Kathryn L. Shinn, Co-Personal Rep /s/ John Chaney, Co-Personal Rep /s/ Virginia Thomas, Co-Personal Rep MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, PC /s/ David T. Markette, Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives BS 10-17, 10-24, 10-31-18. MNAXLP Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Shannon Marie McMillan, Shannon Marie McMillan, Petitioner Cause No. DV-18-397/5 Dept. No.: 1 JEFFREY H. LANGTON NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Shannon Marie McMillan to Tessa Nichole McMillan. The hearing will be on October 31, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Date: September 24, 2018 /s/ Paige Trautwein, Clerk of District Court By: Mary Sawyer, Deputy Clerk of Court. BS 10-3, 10-10, 10-17, 10-24-18. MNAXLP

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RICHARD A. WEBER, P.C. 345 West Main Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 Telephone: 406/363-6888 Fax: 406/363-2972 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: DANIEL RAYMOND BOND, Deceased. Case No.: DP-18-103 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named 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 Kevin Harrold or Jenny Harrold, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at c/o Richard A. Weber, P.C., 345 West Main, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated October 16th, 2018. /s/ Kevin Harrold, Personal Representative /s/ Jenny Harrold, Personal Representative BS 10-24, 10-31, 11-7-18. MNAXLP John D. Greef ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 ( 406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM E. KOERNER, Deceased. Case No.: DP-18-104 Department No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Joyce Mousley, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in c/o John D. Greef, P.O. Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 17th day of October, 2018. /s/ Joyce Mousley, Personal Representative BS 10-24, 10-31, 11-7-18.

LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on a floodplain permit application for work proposed within the floodplain of the Bitterroot River at 3434 U.S. Hwy 93 N, Victor, MT. The purpose of the project is to repair an existing irrigation diversion that was damaged during 2018 runoff. The project will construct a new wooden retaining wall, install a control valve on the existing pipe, and provide bank stabilization upstream and downstream of the installation. The irrigation structure and associated items will be built according to current floodplain standards. The project is located about 3.5 miles downstream (3.5 miles north) of Bell Crossing in Section 34, Township 9 North, Range 20 West, Ravalli County. The applicant is Kootenai Springs Ranch. Information regarding this application is available at the Ravalli County Planning Department at 215 S 4th St, Suite F in Hamilton. Written comments may be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed (planning@rc.mt.gov) and must be received by Thursday November 8, 2018 at 5:00 pm. (Reference Application #FA-18-13). BS 10-24-18. MNAXLP

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CELESTIA R. CALHOUN, A/K/A CELESTE K. CALHOUN, A/K/A CELESTE ROSE CALHOUN, Deceased. Case No.: DP-18-106 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to William Calhoun, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in c/o John D. Greef, P.O. Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 22nd day of October, 2018. /s/ William Calhoun, Personal Representative BS 10-24, 10-31, 11-7-18. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE Throckmorton Amended Plat Minor Subdivision of Lot 18A-2 AP 705183, being a portion of Block 9, Sunnyside Orchards No. 3. The proposal is a 3-lot minor subdivision on 5.85 acres. The subdivision is located at 4255 Overlook Trail, Stevensville, MT located approximately 3 miles North of Stevensville off the Eastside Highway. The subject property is located in Section 12, T9N, R20W, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana. The applicant is Brian Throckmorton. Information describing the proposal is available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the County Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th St., Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the below meeting, and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The BCC will conduct a Public Hearing to review the proposal on Thursday, November 8th, 2018, at 9:30 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Administrative Center. The public may comment verbally, or in writing, at the meeting. Comments and information submitted at the public meeting will be considered in the decision on the subdivision. However, please note that only under select circumstances will new information be allowed into the record after the public meeting. BS 10-24-18. MNAXLP

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The polling place for electors of the District who reside in Ravalli County, Montana will be at Florence-Carlton K-12 School in Florence, Montana. The polling place for electors of the District who reside in Missoula County, Montana will be at the Lolo School in Lolo, Montana. The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 6, 2018. Beginning October 9, 2018 until 12:00 noon, November 5, 2018, absentee ballots for electors of the District who reside in Ravalli County, Montana may be obtained at the office of the Ravalli County Election Administrator, Ravalli County Courthouse, 215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, Montana, and for electors of the District who reside in Missoula County, Montana, at the Missoula County Fairgrounds Election Center, 1101 South Ave. W., Bldg. 15, Missoula, Montana 59801. Electors who miss the close of registration deadline for electors of the District who reside in Ravalli County, Montana may register late at the office of the Ravalli County Election Administrator, Ravalli County Courthouse, 215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, Montana, and for such electors of the District who reside in Missoula County, Montana at the Missoula County Fairgrounds Election Center, 1101 South Ave. W., Bldg. 15, Missoula, Montana 59801, from October 10, 2018 through 12:00 pm (noon) on November 5, 2018, and on November 6, 2018 from 7:00 am through 8:00 pm.

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5 REASONS TO VOTE YES ON I-185

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Saves taxpayers millions we currently pay for tobacco-related health care.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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Literacy Bitterroot graduated more students than Darby and Victor High Schools combined for 8 of the last 10 years!

“It’s not about me, it’s about the people we serve. I’m not a politician, I’m a public servant.” - Lyndsay Stover

Last year the state regionalized services making us ineligible to apply for funding to serve Ravalli County

This 1.5 mill levy maintains quality adult literacy services for local residents. For 30 years, Literacy Bitterroot has helped more than 4000 individuals: - Obtain high school equivalency diplomas - Enter college or other workforce training programs - Get a job, a better job, or a promotion

Candidate for Ravalli County Commissioner

Paid for by Lyndsay Stover for Ravalli County Commissioner, PO Box 1056 Florence, MT 59833, (D)

The Bitterroot Star Weather Summary

Graduates can better support their families

Bitterroot Seven Day Forecast

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Few Showers

Few Showers

Mostly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

63 / 38

57 / 40

54 / 39

56 / 41

54 / 43

51 / 36

47 / 32

Local UV Index

Detailed Local Forecast

0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High, 11+: Extreme Exposure

Today we will see partly cloudy skies, high temperature of 63°, humidity of 62%. Light winds. The record high temperature for today is 68° set in 2007. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight, overnight low of 38°. Light winds. The record low for tonight is 14° set in 2002. Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy, high temperature of 57°, humidity of 62%. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Thursday night, skies will be mostly cloudy with a 45% chance of showers, overnight low of 40°. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.

Weather Trivia

Peak Fishing/Hunting Times This Week

0 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+

What was the name of the first weather satellite?

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Peak Times Day AM PM Wed 12:09-2:09 12:32-2:32 Thu 12:57-2:57 1:22-3:22 Fri 1:47-3:47 2:14-4:14 Sat 2:41-4:41 3:09-5:09

Answer: Tiros 1.

Weather History Oct. 24, 1988 - Strong winds circulating around a deep low pressure center produced snow squalls in the Great Lakes region, with six inches reported at Ironwood, Mich. Wind gusts to 80 mph were reported at State College, Pa. Oct. 25, 1988 Severe thunderstorms erupted over northeastern Texas during the late evening, producing softball size hail at Newcastle and Jonesboro. Low pressure over James Bay in Canada continued to produce showers and gale force winds in the Great Lakes region.

Day Sun Mon Tue

Peak Times AM PM 3:37-5:37 4:06-6:06 4:35-6:35 5:05-7:05 5:34-7:34 6:03-8:03

www.WhatsOurWeather.com

Sun/Moon Chart This Week Day Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue

Full 10/24

Last 10/31

Sunrise 8:07 a.m. 8:08 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 8:11 a.m. 8:13 a.m. 8:14 a.m. 8:16 a.m.

Sunset 6:33 p.m. 6:31 p.m. 6:29 p.m. 6:28 p.m. 6:26 p.m. 6:24 p.m. 6:23 p.m.

Moonrise Moonset 7:06 p.m. 7:49 a.m. 7:36 p.m. 8:59 a.m. 8:10 p.m. 10:10 a.m. 8:51 p.m. 11:21 a.m. 9:41 p.m. 12:29 p.m. 10:39 p.m. 1:31 p.m. 11:44 p.m. 2:26 p.m.

New 11/7

First 11/15

A Vote FOR this Levy: - Reduces government dependency - Produces taxpayers - 1.5 mills raises $120,000 - Vote for Adult Literacy Nov. 6th

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." - Milton Berle

Paid for by the Committee to Pass the Adult Literacy Levy Dixie Stark, Treasurer, P.O. Box 2132 Hamilton, MT 59840

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Last Week's Almanac & Growing Degree Days Date 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21

High 56 59 60 62 65 65 64

Low 26 28 28 25 32 30 28

Normals 58/32 58/32 57/32 57/32 56/32 56/31 55/31

Precip 0.00" 0.00" 0.00" 0.00" 0.00" 0.00" 0.00"

Farmer's Growing Degree Days Date Degree Days Date Degree Days 10/15 0 10/19 0 10/16 0 10/20 0 10/17 0 10/21 0 10/18 0 Growing degree days are calculated by taking the average temperature for the day and subtracting the base temperature (50 degrees) from the average to assess how many growing days are attained.

DAVID BEDEY FOR LEGISLATURE

Integrity & Leadership Paid for by Sharon Greef, Ed Greef, Treas. PO Box 1327, Florence MT 59833

Republican - House District 86 PRINCIPLED: Conservative Values EXPERIENCED: Combat Veteran,

West Point Professor, Small Business Manager, School Board Chairman

COMMITTED: Record of Service to our Community and our Nation

A Trick that’s NEVER a Treat! Candy vs. Tobacco Can you tell the difference? Kids Can’t.

PROVEN LEADER

MILITARY: Led combat units and deployed during the Persian Gulf War. HIGHER EDUCATION: Served as professor and department head at the United States Military Academy. SMALL BUSINESS: As chief financial officer, helped build a start-up engineering firm. LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Has chaired the Hamilton School Board for 7 years. LOCAL RESULTS: On the school board he put conservative principles into practice by leading initiatives to: • Ensure budgetary discipline. • Expand opportunities for vocational education. • Require courses in civics, Western Civilization, and personal finance. • Forge a strong relationship with Bitterroot College. For more information, visit http://bedey.net or BedeyForLegislature on Facebook Paid for by Bedey for Legislature, P.O. Box 692, Hamilton, MT 59840

Big tobacco companies use bright colors and flavors to trick kids into thinking tobacco is a treat!

Don’t let our youth fall for their sugar coated lies!