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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Ravalli County Election Results
Adult Basic & Literacy Eduation Levy approved The Adult Basic & Literacy Education Levy passed on a vote of 12,082 in favor of the levy versus 10,378 votes against it. The 1.5 mill levy that was approved will cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 an additional $2.03 per year in property taxes. The funds will support locally administered adult education services that provide direct instruction to adults who seek to earn a high school equivalency diploma and/or seek entrance into college or the workforce. The is no duration limit to the levy.
The North Valley Public Library held a ribbon cutting on First Friday to celebrate the second mural, shown above, painted on the front of the library by artist Ken Daly. This time he chose a Native American theme, in honor of the Salish people for whom the Bitterroot Valley is their ancestral homeland. This mural is a companion to a mural completed earlier this year which depicts a bucolic scene with a young woman reading a book underneath an apple tree while Charlie Russell looks on. Daly consulted with the tribal officials to get their input for the final design for this latest mural. Daly was a commercial artist for many years before locating in the valley. He continues to do commission work and also teaches art. Library director Denise Ard is pictured at right with the artist. For more information contact Daly at 530-305-4780 or kendalym@gmail.com or the library at 777-5061. Alex Sydorenko photo.
Florence Carlton School Bond approved Because the Florence Carlton School District straddles the county line voters in both districts voted and narrowly approved the bond by a total vote of 1,546 to 1,494. It was a close vote on both sides of the county line.
The $15,975,000 bond stretched over 20 years will pay the cost of expanding and improving the campus to address safety, space, accessibility, and building code concerns in part by building an addition that will house k-5th grade classrooms, associated administration spaces, a new commercial kitchen, dining/assembly space, band and choir rooms, a performing arts stage, and locker rooms. It also includes a health enhancement classroom, construction of a metal shop/maintenance facility, and other renovation and upgrading projects.
State Senate and Representative Districts Senate District 43 – Republican Jason Ellsworth beat Independent candidate Laura Garber by a vote of 6,891 to 4,210. Representative District 85 – Republican Theresa Manzella beat Democratic candidate Laura Jackson by a vote of 4,121 to 1,781. Representative District 86 – Republican David Bedey See RESULTS, page A9
Phillips appointed to Ward 2 Bitter Root Humane Shelter Stevensville council position ‘We are here, we are here!’
By Michael Howell
At the Stevensville Town Council meeting last Thursday, November 8, Robin Holcomb and Stacie Barker, the only two council members involved in the process following Council President Bob Michalson’s recusal, voted to appoint Jerry Phillips to fill the vacant council seat in Ward 2. But this was not until after they had both moved and seconded to appoint applicant Jim Crews and then turned around and voted against their own motion following public comment. Some members of the public spoke up concerning the process prior to it being considered as an agenda item. Former mayor Gene
Mim Mack requested that the town’s attorney, who was present, address the issue of the letter that was written on behalf of the town to former mayor and former council member Jim Crews, who, he noted, was one of the applicants for the vacant council seat that was to be decided on that evening. Mim Mack also asked for clarification concerning the legal requirement that a vacant seat on the council must be filled in 30 days from the date of the vacancy, when 31 days had already passed. Town Attorney Brian West stated that the Town had received a complaint from staff about a hostile work environment and retained an independent attorney in Missoula to investigate the alle-
Jerry Phillips (left) was sworn in by Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey as a council member representing Ward 2. Michael Howell photo.
gations. He said, in the meantime, steps had been taken to structure the communication with the persons involved in the complaint “at least until we get some determination from the investigation which is still underway.” Concerning the 30-day requirement to fill a vacancy, he said that state law and council rules both require that a vacant seat be filled within 30 days. As it stands, he said, it will be happening a day or two late. He said that after the meeting date for making the appointment was set for the 8th, he received an inquiry from the town about whether a special meeting should be called in order to meet the deadline. He said at that point, in weighing the consequences of violating the timeline by a day or two versus not being able to provide sufficient public notice for such an important issue as appointment of a council member, in his opinion it was “preferable to err on the side of adequate public notice.” Town resident Loey Knapp told the Council that “the world has become a scary place… but what is fundamental to us as human beings is to feel safe at home and at work… you need to be creating a good work environment, not a bad one.” Hattie Farrell said she was really surprised that Mr. Crews’ name was even on the list of applicants. “He did lose the election,” she said. “I’m so fed up with the petty, childish actions that this council has taken… The citizens See STEVI, page A2
L I T E RAC Y Bitterroot
By Christin Rzasa Eve Burnsides, Operations Manager for the Bitter Root Humane Association (BRHA), expressed frustration recently that “too many people don’t seem to know we’re here.” Referring to the Dr. Seuss book (Horton Hears a Who!), Burnsides declared, “Sometimes I feel like a little ‘Who’!” In fact, the shelter has been housed in the same building at 262 Fairgrounds Road since 1985, on land gifted to the BRHA by the estate of Countess Margit Bessenyey, the granddaughter of Hamilton
founder Marcus Daly. This cheerful facility serves as the heart of an amazing body of public service, fueled by a tremendous compassion for animals and the seemingly boundless energy of ten board members, eight staff members and over a hundred volunteers. Open six days a week, the shelter houses an average of 35-100 animals at a time who require care – feeding, exercising, training, medical treatment – 365 days of the year, and that’s just the group’s most basic function. According to board member and past-President Sue McCormack, the BRHA is an “open
admission shelter,” taking in lost and found pets as well as animals who need a new home, turning no one away. Not including the last three months of 2018, the shelter has cared for nearly 280 owner-surrendered animals and over 350 lost-or-found pets – including pigs, goats, birds, rabbits and other rodents. Both McCormack and current Board President Sue Devlin echo Burnsides’ frustration with the facility’s apparent low public profile, especially when it comes to lost animals. See SHELTER, page A8
Eve Burnsides, Operations Manager for the Bitter Root Humane Association, wants to get the word out about the many services provided by the group. Christin Rzasa photo.
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continued of this town voted him out of office and to appoint him back I consider a real slap in the face.” As to the two other applicants, she said, “Why any intelligent person would volunteer to be part of the mess this council has become I don’t understand, but more power to them. I am definitely against Mr. Crews being appointed back. The people of this town voted him out and I think you ought to consider that.” Former council member Desera Towle called the council’s discord very disruptive, saying “There is a reason town councils are supposed to be non-partisan.” She urged them to develop some mutual respect between themselves, the mayor and the staff. One person, Joe Moore, spoke in support of Anne Marie McCormack, stating that she was a well-respected woman in the community, a very positive person and a very trustworthy person and that
character should be considered in the process of appointing a council person. When the item finally came up on the agenda, Council member Stacie Barker moved immediately to appoint Jim Crews and Holcomb seconded, saying, “I want everyone to know that I went through the applications over and over and this is probably the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my lifetime. I just felt like I needed to pick the best candidate out there.” Barker said that she, too, went through the applications “over and over again” like Holcomb had, but that the two arrived at their own decisions separately because two discussing it would be a quorum at that point in time. She chose Crews, she said, because “he answered the questions that I was looking for.” In further public comment, Joe Moore criticized the two council members for basing their opinion solely upon the applications and answers supplied by the candidates and “not even looking at the person.”
approved on 2-0 vote with Michalson abstaining. Phillips was sworn in the following day. In other business, the Council approved a resolution amending its regular meeting days, changing them from the current schedule on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month to the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. The change becomes effective beginning in January 2019. The Council also set a date of December 3 for a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the 20182019 budget. This meeting was scheduled in response to the Council’s request for a “special audit” of the budget, since no such thing exists. Council member Stacie Barker said that she had questions about how funds were being appropriated under the budget and hoped to get answers at the COW meeting. The Council discussed the possibility of holding an administrative meeting prior to every regular council meeting to give the council a chance to become familiar with the agenda items and inform themselves fully on the topics beforehand. The Mayor made some suggestions based upon a recent workshop with MMIA and Local Government Center officials. No decision was made, and the discussion may be resumed under old business at the next meeting. The Council approved the “live streaming” of its meetings and adopted a policy governing its use. The last couple of meetings have been “live streamed” as a pilot test to see if it was practical. Meetings can currently be viewed live by going on the town’s Facebook page or on YouTube. The plan is to have them accessible and archived on the Town’s website eventually. The Council also approved holding a COW meeting on November 15 to discuss the Town’s E-communication Policy and develop a short and long term view of infrastructure at the airport. Mayor Dewey stated that the issue had come up periodically since the airport land was annexed. He said originally it was agreed that there would be no water or sewer provided at the airport. Then, “some-
staff by a former town judge. “The issue of not responding appropriately to allegations of harassment cannot be dismissed out of hand, whether or not the allegations are proven. I would say that the letter to Crews leads one to suspect that the town’s attorney felt it was important to protect the town legally while the investigation is happening. It is currently underway, what if it leads to a lawsuit? Other people are obviously taking this seriously.” Mim Mack said that both the other candidates, “have character attested to by others. This potential vote on appointment of Mr. Crews is a slap in the face to all the town and to your own statements that you want to move forward with a better atmosphere, with better character and less histrionics.” He said to ignore the existing complaints by staff and all the public comment against Mr. Crews and go on and appoint him is “unconscionable.” Vicki Motley said she had heard comments from people in Ward 2, but she wasn’t sure they were being listened to. “Since Bob [Michalson] stepped back, no one is representing Ward 2 in this decision,” she said. “I think it’s extremely important that you listen to their feelings. You always say you want to hear from the public and a lot of people from Ward 2 have spoken here tonight. It’s important to take their comments into consideration.” Crews was not present at the meeting and no one from the public spoke in favor of his appointment. With no further public comment Holcomb was asked for her vote by the mayor. She took several minutes to think about it. The public sat quietly and at one point the mayor told her to take all the time she needed. He said it was an important issue and that she should give it all the thought required. After another long pause, she finally just said, “No.” Barker also voted no. Following this vote, Jerry Phillips was nominated by Holcomb, who said to him, “You were my second best.” Without any further discussion from the council or the public his appointment was
Jan Perrin stated, “I heard you say you looked at the applications, but my question is, did you listen to your community? That’s who you are here to represent.” She said she made telephone calls to express her views to both council members and one did not return the call and the other call “was met with total rudeness.” Michael Sharkey wondered at what time the council members became aware of the letter to Crews from the town’s attorney. He wondered if they knew at the time that they were interviewing the applicants. He called the appointment of Mr. Crews a “foregone conclusion.” Gene Mim Mack said that, with all the people coming forward, to judge simply based on an application was not appropriate. He said issues of character were vital to public service and should not be ignored. “The issues being investigated are not to be taken lightly. They were at one time, at a great cost,” he said, referring to administrative complaints of harassment of
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how,” the town acquired a water well. Since then a network of water lines has been established to some of the hangars at the airport. “Now,” said Mayor Dewey, “the town has a well but doesn’t know where all the water is going.” He said it raises the question of whether they have technically already established a “public water supply.” Public water systems have to meet certain state requirements. Council member Barker read a letter into the record as part of her council comment, saying she has spent countless sleepless nights worrying about whether she had made the right decisions at the council. “I quit reading the newspaper and watching the news due to all the negativity that has come through the town’s local newspaper and local media. This town never used to be in the headlines almost every week. There were far fewer articles about the town council. It used to be very quiet and we all did our jobs. We did a good job but we didn’t get recognized for what we had done. I’m not going to bash anyone about what is going on or being reported to the media. It is time to move forward, and I mean forward, to make our community whole again,” stated Barker. She said she knew that some people were not going to be happy with the way she voted on the new council position. She said that she had listened to a lot of people and did get a phone call from one person who shared their views on the candidates but when that person asked what her own position was, “I said I wouldn’t share my opinion with them.” She said she told the person that they could go to the meeting and find out. “This is the hardest thing I have ever, ever, ever, as far as a council member, done to make this decision,” said Barker. She said she had been contacted at her workplace with “unwanted accusations and suggestions,” about the appointment process. She said it was not right and had to stop. “I am not going anywhere. I will not be pushed out of my seat.” She said she would stick out her term of office and at that time decide for herself whether to run again or not.
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Hoy publishes book based on lifetime of observing wildlife By Michael Howell
After an intense fund raising campaign the Bitter Root Water By Michael Howell Forum successfully raised enough money to pull a well-known, but Judy Hoy is abody strange dangerous, old car outbird, of the you might say. But I have noticed Bitterroot River. The story goes over my lifetime that people that it was first dumped in the who live and work very closely river up around Nez Perce Creek, with animals end up being a bit but eventually washed down as far strange, especially when viewed as the Jobs Corps access sites. from the hardcore anthropocenKatie Vennie, project coortric world view that has come to dominate these days. That is the world view in which animals are viewed as “dumb” by nature, as not just “other” than human, but significantly “less” than human. Ironically, it is now modern science that is helping to shatter this obsolete prejudice against the innate intelligence of other critters. We read in National Geographic, for instance, from scientists that have “lived with” and studied the same pod of dolphins for over thirty years, that not only do dolphins speak to each other, they also speak about each other. They all have personal names and sometimes are talked about in their absence by other members of the pod. Not only that they have named each the friendly researchers who have insinuated themselves into the pod over all these years. They can talk about the divers in their absence as well. We know this because they have been recording the dolphins’ conversations all these years and analyzing them. Even more amazing is the prospect, using modern technology, of actually opening up conversation between the dolphins and the divers, in the dolphins’ own language. Judy Hoy has been rescuing, raising, and rehabilitating Montana wildlife for almost 50 years. In that time, she, her husband, Bob, and her rehabber friends cared for thousands of different animals, the majority being birds. Bob is a wildlife biologist and worked until he retired, as a game warden for Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. They often go to National Parks and Wildlife Refuges to watch the wildlife interactions. Having grown up on a cattle ranch, Hoy began interacting with domestic animals at a young age, raising and training horses, caring for and milking dairy cows and raising chickens, geese and other fowl. She also watched the wild animals on the ranch, learning all their names and where they lived. She began her adult career as an
dinator for the Bitter Root Water Forum, waded across the river with crew members from AV8-Orr Helicopter Service to prepare the Mustang for airlift. Owner Andy Orr donated the services and helicopter time for the project. A fisherman passing through at the time stopped and looked as the helicopter roared up and dropped a line which was quickly attached and flew off with the wreck dangling against a blue sky.
“I didn’t even have time to pull my camera out and take a picture,” he said, as the helicopter buzzed off into the distance. BRWF Executive Director Heather Barber said that she was extremely pleased with the community support they got for the project. She said that a substantial amount of the money raised came from the Rapp Family Foundation and would be used to pay
for trash pick-up year-round. The organization sponsors an annual River Clean-Up each summer that is highly effective, but plans are to continue efforts throughout the year. Barber is already brimming with ideas about making trash bags more available in the community and along the river. Barber said that she believes
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proclaiming that there would be no public meeting. Instead, she said that she would arrange a private meeting on private property by invitation only and invite the commissioners to send a couple of representatives if they so choose. No date was set for the meeting but Manzella had mentioned earlier that Budd-Falen would be available for a meeting on November 17 and 18 in Ravalli County. “Amazing Wildlife: True Stories About Wild Animals Who Demonstrated Intelligence, Adaptability, Friendship, Compassion and Individuality” is the second book by Judy Hoy, scientist, biologist, naturalist, and wildlife rehabilitator from Stevensville. elementary school teacher and taught in grades 4 through 6 for 12 years. She also was a wildlife artist, until she began spending all of her spare time researching wildlife in 1996. When Hoy told people about the amazing behaviors shown by birds and other animals, they often told her she should write a book,
so she began keeping notes and after 50 years of experience and note taking, she has finally done it. It’s titled “Amazing Wildlife True Stories About Wild Animals Who Demonstrated Intelligence, Adaptability, Friendship, Compassion and Individuality.” What Judy and her colleagues saw and experienced pre-
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dates but verifies recent findings attention to the multiple birth by researchers which shows that, defects and serious health effects not just dolphins, but mammals, now occurring on newborns of generally, as well as birds, reptiles, vertebrate and invertebrate spefish and other animals (including cies, especially human newborns. insects) act intelligently, often It tracks the growing body of work with others, have friendevidence concerning the conseships, are adaptable, exhibit quences of exposure to gene and compassion, and have individual thyroid disrupting toxins. personalities. These qualities, This, her second book, in research subjects and those touches on some of the growing animals whose stories are told in and changing threats to wildlife “Amazing Wildlife,” strongly indi- brought on by the production and cate we have only begun to scratch spread of dangerous chemicals. the surface regarding the remarkBut it primarily just displays and able abilities of other species with celebrates the incredible intelwhom we share the planet. ligence and compassion demonThe animals demonstrated strated by so many animals in their behaviors that many scientists interactions, not only with their claimed they don’t do or are own kind, but with other species incapable of doing. For example, as well, even humans. If you ask the beautiful female Long-eared Hoy, the dumbest animal on the Owl who came back to ask her face of the earth may be those human mom for help when she humans who don’t seem to recoghad trouble catching enough mice nize intelligence when they see it. for her youngsters, or the fledgThis book is a must read for aling lot ofRed theCrossbills trash found along the would helpwho clean up if they who proved anyone doesn’t thinkwere they can river was “unintentional,” somemade aware of the problem to science how they make their talk to animals. The trick,and as Hoy thing dropped or given an us easy a free bills was cross. There by areaccident also stories shows in solution, a treasurelike trove of about adorable likepeople a tiny trash anecdotes, quittotrying talk overlooked and ababies lot more bag andisa to place drop ittooff. badger with a white heart on her to them and try talking with them nose, the little fox with a broken instead. Hoy is indeed a scientist, leg and how she found help, and biologist, naturalist, and wildlife several darling bear cubs and their rehabilitator and we could and accomplishments. Many other should add artist and poet to that animals did remarkable things as mix. Her book “Changing Faces,” youngsters or after they grew up, though research based, is sprinkled as their stories show. with poems, mostly haiku. I had the pleasure of getting You will find her multito know one of those critters, a talented approach to animal starling named Arnie that lived education in her latest book both with Hoy for about 15 years, I fun and amazing. She reminds us think. that it is with other animals as it He called himself a “pretty is with humans. It is not so much bird” unless he wasn’t, in which how much you know about them case he might call himself a “dirty that counts as how much you care. bird.” He picked up a little English Hoy’s books, like her life, are a from listening to Hoy all the time call to care for all the earth’s critand could even surprise her with ters. some of his questions. You can Her new book, “AmazThursday, Friday Saturday read about it in her book. It’s a ing & Wildlife,” can be purchased fascinating story about a10am very directly from her or off the shelves - 3pm remarkable creature. The book is at Chapter One Bookstore, or chockfull of fascinating, almost Rainbow’s End Health Food Store unbelievable, animal stories. in Hamilton, or at Stoneydale 4129 Stevi River Road, Stevensville Hoy’s first book, “Changing Press in Stevensville. A copy can Faces,” was written to help bring also be found at local libraries.
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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell
Opinion
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Star Editorial
Some good news about Stevensville, finally The Stevensville Town Council, or at least two of its members, have appointed Jerry Phillips to fill the vacancy created when Raymond Smith resigned. Councilmembers Stacie Barker and Robin Holcomb, after moving to appoint Jim Crews, voted against their own motion after hearing from residents of Crews’ own Ward 2. (Council President Bob Michalson recused himself from the process.) Not one member of the public spoke in favor of appointing Crews, who has previously served on the council and as mayor and is currently under investigation (along with Councilor Michalson) for allegedly harassing the town clerk. Although Barker and Holcomb had been poised to appoint Crews, they actually seemed to listen to the public comment and changed their minds. That was good news. However, why is it always so tempting to blame the messenger when the news is bad? Lately, Stevensville Town Council members have been bashing the Bitterroot Star, apparently because they don’t like to see their names associated with the reports of petty bickering and small-mindedness that have characterized this council’s meetings ever since Council President Michalson
Recognizing Dale Burk’s legacy
Dear Editor, Dale Burk was one of the first people I became acquainted with after I moved to the Bitterroot from Jacksonville, Florida, over eight years ago. Eventually, I met other members of his family, including his wife Patty, for whom I developed a soft spot in my heart. She is a sweetheart. I have engaged in conversation with Dale many, many times, usually over coffee and snacks at Light of the Valley Church before the Sunday morning main event. Discussions with him varied widely, but quite often touched on one of his favorite subjects—fly fishing on one or another local stream. I even gave him some chicken feathers once to supplement his stock of fly tying material. Imagine my pleasure, then, when I picked up the Bitterroot Star, October 31 issue, and saw that he had been inducted into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame. I don’t normally read news articles too closely, but I read this one through, every word, from beginning to end, with my amazement growing continually. It became
Letters quite evident to me that there was more to Dale Burk than he had ever let me see. What would be the condition of Montana’s forests, rivers, and wildlife if Dale had not taken the path he did, sometimes at great expense to himself and his family? No one knows and we can speculate until the cows come home, but the fact remains that he performed magnificently and provided a vitally important service to this state and its environment. All of us—natives, transplants, and tourists—benefit greatly from the work that Dale and others like him have done and are continuing to do to protect our world. He deserves the recognition and our thanks. My thanks…belatedly. Kudos to you, Dale Burk, my friend. I am pleased to know you. Roger Mitchell Stevensville
Optimism
Dear Editor, The majority of Montanans had the common sense to return Jon Tester to the senate. Good for us. All Montanans sleep safer tonight knowing 5000 troops are
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initiated his vendetta against the mayor over publication of what he mistakenly thought were private emails. Councilmember Barker read a letter at the end of the recent meeting, stating that she quit reading the paper because the news is so negative. But we don’t make this stuff up! For months, that’s about all there has been to report about the council, as the decision-making process has been thwarted by what appeared to be personality conflicts and lack of trust. The atmosphere became so toxic in the office that there is an ongoing investigation into it and so toxic at the council meetings that state officials were called in to provide training in inter-personal communication. The Bitterroot Star merely reports on what takes place at the meetings. If it’s negative, that’s what you’ll read. If it’s positive, that’s what you’ll read. You can look through any issue of the Star and find plenty of “good” news, just not about the Stevensville Town Council. So, we say to the council members, who now have this opportunity for a fresh start, give us something positive to report. We (and surely your constituents as well) are ready!
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on our southern border ready for the terrorist caravan’s arrival in 60 days. Montanans bask in the glory of four presidential visits. As patriotic Montanans we look forward to paying the thousands of dollars per day for the deployed troops and our dollar portion of the presidential visits. Contentment settles over the “Big Sky” as we realize we will not have to pay for any of this as soon as we receive our “middle class” Trump tax cuts. This is from two optimistic, well rested, content and delusional Montana taxpayers and we approve this message. Archie Thomas & Merry Schrumpf Corvallis
Where’s all the protest?
Dear Editor, I saw this public Facebook post after the elections from a guy named Jim Skelton; it read: “Republicans lost the house last night. Today there are no riots, no protests, no videos of large groups of voters sobbing uncontrollably, no grief counselors were sent to schools, no celebrities threatening to move to Canada, no property was destroyed, no cars overturned and nothing set on fire. No outrage. No drama. Life goes on even if you didn’t get what you wanted. Let’s hope that others can learn from this example.” I’ll be honest here: I don’t have much hope that those “others” will learn from this. I hope I’m wrong. Mike Miller Stevensville
Pleasant polling place
Dear Editor, With all the negativity and animosity that surrounded the campaign, I was not looking forward to working as an election judge at the Stevensville Polling Place. I was pleasantly surprised at the congenial atmosphere that pervaded the polls. Friends were greeting friends they hadn’t seen for some time with hugs and handshakes. You didn’t see anyone yelling in someone’s face. People came to cast their ballots and go on with everyday life. I give a lot of credit to the Chief Election Judges who helped create a positive environment and who did everything they could to make sure everyone got to vote. People of all ages and walks of life came to vote and it was great for first time voters to see the comradery between people regardless of their political beliefs. Hopefully, the officials that were elected will come together and work for what is best for our country and not the political parties. America IS great and we need to work together to keep it that way. To end on a sweet note (no pun intended) the Stevensville Teachers Association served treats after school in the foyer of the gym thanking people for voting. How great was that! Carolyn Cook, Election Judge Stevensville
Vote them out
Dear Editor, I attended the November 8 meeting of the Stevensville Town Council. I spoke at the meeting about Jim Crews being considered for the council as he had been voted out of office. As soon as the public comment period ended, Robin Holcomb raised her hand and nominated Jim Crews and Stacie Barker seconded. Deal done, not even a hint of discussion between them about what they had just heard, which made it pretty plain their minds were made up before the meeting even opened. How does that feel, folks that voted him out of office? The good news is that there will be future elections and we need to remember two names, Robin Holcomb and Stacie Barker. They don’t listen to you. Their main agenda is to make sure the man we elected as mayor doesn’t get any credit for doing anything right! Hattie Farrell Stevensville
A RINO?
Dear Editor, Allen B. Gates wrote another verbose diatribe containing blistering commentary about President Trump’s leadership qualities, as contained in his November 7, 2018 letter in the Bitterroot Star. Rather than wasting space specifying negative detail about Gates’ letter, I will merely state that Gates writes like liberal Democrats Pelosi and Schumer talk. Simply put, that is not a compliment for someone who indicated earlier that he is a Republican! Jerry Haslip Victor
20th century success story
Dear Editor, Recently I received a book from a friend who grew up in Denmark, and married an American in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Denmark. The title is “Britain’s Victory, Denmark’s Freedom.” The story line elaborates on all the aviators who made their way to England and Scotland from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, France, Belgium, Poland, et al. who were battling the Hitler
scourge. Two planes were the “Super Marine Spitfire” and the “Hawker Hurricane.” Later in the air war marks morphed into the first jets, both Allied and Axis. This book tells the greatest success story of the 20th century in that cooperation among all the allies won World War II! Bruce King Hamilton
Thanks from Three Mile
Dear Editor, Thank you Town Pump for your awesome donation to the Three Mile Community/Senior Center for our weekend backpack program for Lone Rock School. At this time we are doing 23 packs and this donation will help carry us to next year. Again, thank you! Colleen Schmiedeke Three Mile Community/ Senior Center
No closer to truth or justice
Dear Editor, Once again, an election is over and once again, nothing will change. Neither Truth or Justice was an issue and hasn’t been for much of American history. The American people have lost again and may not realize it until the national bank fails colossally. Be aware, it will! Since 1960 our elected leaders have pushed the national debt upward 84 times, by the Republican Party 52 times and by the Democratic Party 32 times, to over 20 trillion dollars. This is unsustainable and in the near future will cause another economic crash like no other before it. So, all you Republicans cheering that you have retained the power of the U.S. Senate and all you Democrats cheering control of the U.S. House, your elation for winning will soon be over. Until elected officials realize that their only job is to protect the American citizens, their freedoms to life, liberty and property and not to create laws which take wealth from some to placate others, nothing will ever come close to Truth or Justice. David A. Merrick Corvallis
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Hamilton Senior Center activities
Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturday: Bingo 1st week 12-5 p.m.; Flea 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 9262135 to schedule your lunch.
Golden Agers
The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multi-bid racehorse) are played on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 3630142.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence
Al-Anon
Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.
Narcotics Anon
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).
Free Indeed
Free Indeed, a faith-based addiction support group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 230 3rd Avenue in Victor. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.
Overeaters Anon
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.
Morning TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community
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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.
Florence American Legion
Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Waht, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.
Hamilton American Legion
Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 322 S. 2nd Street.
Stevensville American Legion
The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information contact Jerry Esmay, 777-5517.
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.
Addresses requested
American Legion Unit 94 is requesting addresses for those serving overseas from family and friends so that they may send Troop Boxes throughout the year. Contact Carol at 406-529-9908.
Stevi VFW
The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Fron-
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Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .
Soroptomist
Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.
Rotary Club
The Hamilton Rotary Club meets Mondays, 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. First Street, Hamilton. For information about Rotary, call 363-2960.
Stevi Masons
The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.
Victor Masons
Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.
Eastern Star
Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.
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Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Charlie Kirk at 361-1146.
Fiber Arts Guild
Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.
Knitters Guild
The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.
Doll Club
The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.
Model train club
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, during the following times: First Friday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m. and third Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
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.
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.
Sapphire Quilters Toastmasters Club The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting.
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
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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 Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arleen at 239-1708.
County recycling
The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 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.
Volunteer opportunity
Pantry Partners Food Bank in Stevensville needs volunteers. For more information contact Dawn Richard at 360-4637 (leave message).
Clothes Closet
The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of household goods and clothing. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 777-5694 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.
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Family Shelter
The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot meets on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at Canyon View Church, 195 Skalkaho Road. Everyone is welcome.
VA appointment rides
The DAV Transportation System has a hub in the Bitterroot with rides available Monday through Friday. To book a ride to your VA Medical appointments, call Dena at 363-8396. Give at least 72 hours notice. The hub is always looking for volunteer drivers. For information call Dena at 363-8396.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 you in finding records on your ancestors as well as in organizing photos and stories about them. They also have free access to subscription genealogical sites. 401 N 8th Street, Hamilton Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 363-5108. 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road, Stevensville East Foyer Door - Ring Marked Bell Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 777-2735.
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Breast cancer support group
The Bitterroot Valley breast cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Daly Leach Memorial Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. All are welcome. For information contact Judy Rothie, (406) 564-8613.
Pregnant/new mom groups
Postpartum Support Circle and Baby Bistro (breastfeeding support) meet on the second Thursday of each month and a Prenatal Support Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at 109 N. 4th St. Suite 104 in Hamilton from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call Sheehan at 6426527 or email bitterrootbreastfeeding@gmail.com.
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.
Family History Libraries
The Family History Libraries invite everyone (ages 12 and up) who is interested in researching their family history to stop in and take advantage of their free services. There are specialists available who are happy to assist
The Stevensville Clothes Closet free store is in need of a few volunteers to help sort, wash and hang donated items. The shifts are from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Volunteers can commit to one day per week or all three days. If interested, call manager Gail Fisher at 777-5694. The Clothes Closet is a non-profit free store that accepts donations of clothing, linens and some household items and then offers them to the community free of charge. The Clothes Closet is located at 3862 ALC Way, off of Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville.
Adult open swim
Bitterroot Aquatic Center offers Adult Open Swim on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Enjoy the 91-degree water and work out at your own pace. Call 375-8200 for more information or visit the website at bitterrootaquaticcenter.com
Chair Yoga
Improve your core strength and flexibility with Chair Yoga every Monday and most Wednesdays at 12 noon or 1 p.m. on 2nd Wednesdays at the St. Francis Pastoral Life Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton. By donation only. Call Cynthia at 370-7609 for more info. Great for any fitness level.
Acoustic Jam
An acoustic music jam sponsored by the Bitterroot School of Music is held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rooted Music located at 100 Skeels Street, Suite A in Hamilton. All acoustic instruments are welcome as is anyone who would like to sing or just come and enjoy the music. For info contact Rooted Music at 406-363-5491.
Three Mile Coffee Club Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome. Good coffee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 777-3710.
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Fire Department. Support group members are responsible for one week per month only. What you decide to make is up to you, serving about 20 people. Soups, stews, casseroles, etc. and a dessert. Call Sharon at 642-3844 for additional information.
North Valley Library board
The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at the library at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Meetings are open to the public and public input is welcomed. The agenda is posted on the front window of the library and on the library’s website at least 48 hours prior to meetings: https://www.northvalleylibrary. org/docs
Quantum Group
The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot meets every other Wednesday (next session August 15) at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 515 S. Fifth Street in Hamilton. This is a group of ordinary people who want to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this important field of science. New members invited and welcomed. E-mail blaise.favara@ gmail for more information.
MomLife
Bitterroot MomLife is a gathering of moms with kids of all ages, meeting twice a month September-May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Come join in for “grown-up” conversation, brunch, activities, crafts, speakers, Go Deeper discussions and free childcare. For more info call the church office, 777-2592.
BPL storytime
It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.
DCPL storytime
Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.
NVPL storytime
Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley 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.
Vendor opp
Vendors are needed for the flea markets held the second Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center. Call
Speech & debate judges needed
Stevensville High School is hosting an invitational speech, debate, and drama tournament on Saturday, December 1. A tournament of this size takes many volunteer judges. Your help is needed regardless of experience. An optional judge’s training will be held Tuesday, November 27 at 6 p.m. at Stevensville High School. Breakfast and lunch will be served on the day of the tournament. Sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/WmdtnIWm5IdbpQqi2 or contact Sarah Piper at 777-5481 ext. 109, and you will be contacted to confirm your judge schedule.
Sharing Tree donations needed
Stevensville Sharing Tree is in need of new winter clothing for children ages 0 to 18. The Sharing Tree provides warm winter clothing for local needy children. Tags representing a child are available for adoption starting the day after Thanksgiving at all Stevensville banks. Unfortunately, not every tag gets chosen. If you are able to make a donation of new clothing/ coats, please drop off at any of the Stevensville banks. If you would like to make a tax deductible monetary donation, make your check payable to the Sharing Tree and mail to P.O. Box 747, Stevensville, MT 59870.
Wed, November 14 Transportation Advisory Committee
BitterRoot Bus would like to invite business owners, consumers, city/county officials, all other transportations providers (uber, lyft, taxi’s) along with anyone interested, to a Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting Wednesday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at 310 Old Corvallis Road in Hamilton to discuss transportation and needs in our community.
Lone Rock park board
The Lone Rock Park Board will meet Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. the fire hall, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome.
Victor Fire Dept. fundraiser
The Victor Volunteer Fire Department will hold its “Annual Give Thanks Event” with a Silent Auction on Wednesday, November 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Victor Fire Hall, 121 Tudor Street, Victor. For more information contact Roylene at 381-6888.
Thurs, November 15 NVPL Art Club
Art Club at North Valley Public Library will meet Thursday, November 15 and 29 at 4 p.m. 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. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Back Country Horsemen
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 15 at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. The annual Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starts at 7 p.m. Elections for the 2019 officers and directors will take place.
Members will discuss the December activity which is helping with the Pantry Partners Christmas food pack on December 18. Members are encouraged to apply for the scholarship to attend Smoke Elser’s packing class sponsored by the club. It will start after the first of next year. Guests are welcome, and for more information call Karen at 961-0101 or check out the website at www.bchmt.org/ bitterroot or on Facebook at: Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BRBCH).
Stevi COW meeting
The Stevensville Town Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Town Hall. Agenda items for discussion are Airport Infrastructure and E-Communication Policy.
Fri, November 16 North Valley Pachyderm Club
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, November 16 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Robert Brown, a Constitutional Scholar, talking about “The Enumerated Powers.” This will be the Ed Hebner Memorial. Thanksgiving lunch cost is $12.00 (recommended but not required to attend). The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome. There will be a second opportunity to hear Robert Brown do a presentation on “Rein in Big Government with Article VI, not V” at 6:30 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton.
Music concert
Rafe Pearlman will be performing a concert on November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road (across from Hamilton High School). With his soulful voice, bronze bowls, drums, rattles and other organic and electronic instruments Rafe creates an ambient concert to transport listeners into a deep state of relaxation, leaving the mind-body-and soul balanced and replenished. Rafe hails from Seattle and has over 20 years experience as a professional singer and travels through the world. A $20 love offering is suggested. Come early as seating is limited. For information call Barb at (406) 531-5699. SoundHealing has its origins in ancient Aboriginal arts. Humans are genetically hardwired to respond to certain vibrations and rhythms that affect our nervous system positively and increase restorative responses including cellular cleaning, and a pleasurable healing relaxation response. Also certain ambient sound, particularly of a certain frequency and combinations of particular rhythms, produces a state of consciousness that tends to be characterized by theta waves in the brain. Theta wave brain states are associated with increased brain plasticity, restorative biological function, stimulation of the parasympathethic nervous system (calming) and increased creative functioning as well as lucid dreaming. For more information visit his website: rafepearlman. com.
Sat, November 17 Holiday Bazaar
St. Francis of Assisi will hold a holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton. This is a great opportunity to start your early Christmas shopping. The activities include the sale of homemade baked goods, handmade crafts and quilts, religious items, new and gently used items and antiques. There will also be an amazing raffle. Come to enjoy coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Adventure Series
“Gratitude Books” is the theme of the free Saturday Adventure Series for kids on November 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. What are you thankful for? Write it in your gratitude book, page by page, and then tie your book together with string. Share it with your family over Thanksgiving Dinner as you all count your blessings! For more information call Lani at 363-3338.
Victor bingo
Victor Senior Center will have Bingo on Saturday, November 17. Doors open at 12, play begins at 1. Charge is $1 at the door and $1 per card. Call 3811375 for more information.
Basics of Wild Fermentation
An introductory course on wild fermentation will take place on Saturday, November 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. If you think you might enjoy this popular hobby, make sure you don’t miss this presentation which will cover tools and supplies, costs, brewing, and bottling your very own brews! Check out some of the brewing books available at the Library and explore the available online resources to brewers. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
Square dance
Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will have Ray Dunbar calling a Mainstream dance on Saturday, November 17 at the Golden Age Club on 5th & Baker streets in Hamilton. Dances start at 7 p.m. with a half hour of Plus, then Mainstream till 9:30. Round dance music is provided by Don Scheline. Spectators are always welcome! For more info, call Ray at 370-4414. This is the last dance in November.
Mon, November 19 Stevi school menu Monday: Breakfast - Apple Muffins, fruit, milk; Lunch - Pepperoni Pizza, cooked peas & carrots, pineapple tidbits, rolls, milk Tuesday: Breakfast - Pop Tarts, fruit, milk; Lunch - Ham & Cheese Sandwich, sweet corn, pears, bread & butter, milk Wednesday-Friday: Thanksgiving Break – no school.
Rotary Club
Allen Bjergo, PhD, former President and current Treasurer of Bitter Root RC&D, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, November 19 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Allen graduated from North Dakota State University and spent 1962-1963 as a Fulbright scholar at the Royal Agricultural University of Norway, south of Oslo. He earned a PhD from Cornell University in 1970 and retired from Montana State University in 1993. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.
Audubon
Bitterroot Audubon’s November meeting will feature a program on the Galápagos Islands by Nan Christianson, retired Forest Service professional and “jack-of-all-trades naturalist.” Nan will share slides and stories depicting her 2015 trip to the Galápagos Islands which she describes as “a naturalist’s paradise.” She will take you on a ‘visit’ of 15 of the Galápagos Islands and showcase the geology, flora, and the rich diversity of marine and land-based birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, many of which are found nowhere else in the world! She may also show slides of several species of hummingbirds and other birds found in the Chocolate Cloud Forest high in the Andes. Join Bitterroot Audubon for this lively, informative and
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 entertaining program on Monday, November 19 at 7 p.m. in the Visitors’ Center at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge on Wildfowl Lane north of Stevensville. The meeting is free, and the public is invited. For more information contact Becky at 369-5210.
Three Mile Irrigation Sub-district
The Three Mile Irrigation Sub-district will meet Monday, November 19 at 7 p.m. at the Lone Rock Church.
Thurs, November 22 Darby Turkey Trot Turkey Trot + Community Yoga will be held Thursday, November 22. Yoga at 9 a.m. in Darby HS Gym, 5K Run/Walk starts at 10 a.m. $5 suggested donation or canned food to benefit Darby Bread Box and families in need. For more information contact Shelby Rogala at 381-0732.
Thanksgiving dinner
A free community Thanksgiving dinner will be held on Thanksgiving, November 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Stevensville school cafeteria. The entire event is free. All food is being provided by businesses and organizations within the Stevensville community. Any leftover food will be donated to the food pantry or others in need. Volunteers are needed to help with preparation and serving. For more information contact Christy at 817-372-3101 or stevithanksgivingdinner@ gmail.com.
Sat, November 24 Model train display
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) will run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, on Saturday, Novem-
ber 24 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
Wed, November 28 RCEDA
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, November 28 from 2:15 to 2:55 p.m., and the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, November 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. The meetings are open to the public.
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Thurs, November 29 Coffee with a Cop
Come enjoy Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, November 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Stevensville Town Hall, 206 Buck. Join Chief Marble in welcoming Stevensville’s new officer, Kevin Oberhofer. Bring a friend, neighbor or a family; member everyone is welcome. Enjoy coffee and donuts! No agenda, no speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know your local law enforcement who protect and serve you every day.
Fri, November 30 Scavengers of the Bitterroot program Museum holiday What is your favorite scavmusic program enging species? Kate Stone, from Bitterroot Audubon and the MPG Ranch, shares stories and information from several local scavenger projects, including the Bitterroot Valley Winter Eagle Project and a new project working with hunters to see what scavenges their gut piles at the North Valley Public Library on Wednesday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m. In the Bitterroot, there is a wide array of scavengers, ranging in size from insects to golden eagles to mountain lions. How prevalent are they, what ecological roles do they play, and what is their life history? Thousands of Turkey Vultures migrate through the valley each spring and fall. Golden Eagles overwinter in the Bitterroot Valley and largely breed in the far north. Foxes often take the risk of feeding at a carcass with a skunk. Find out how to get involved in learning more about scavengers and see the scavenger art exhibit in the North Valley Public Library. Be ready for a small dose of gore, fur, and feathers. Social time at a local watering hole to follow! Register for this event by contacting the Library at 406-777-5061. North Valley Public Library is located at
“A Country Christmas� will be held Friday, November 30 at 6 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Hosted by local musicians, Mike and Tari Conroy, this lively musical evening is a benefit for the Museum. Come here fiddles, man-
dolins, guitars and banjos played by many fine local musicians. Come join in this fun filled evening of Christmas cheer, in support of Ravalli County Museum’s educational programs, exhibits and preservation efforts! There will also be light refreshments, a Christmas Tree silent auction, and a sale in the museum’s gift shop. Tickets available at Ravalli County Museum and Chapter One Books: $10 members; $12 nonmembers; $5 ages 9 to 17; 8 years & under: free. For more information call the museum at 363-3338.
Sat, December 1 Square dance
Boots & Calico Square Dance Club is having a Mainstream dance on Saturday, December 1st at the Golden Age Club which is located at 5th & Baker streets in Hamilton. Ray Dunbar will be calling and Don Scheline will be providing the Round dance music. The evening starts at 7 p.m. with a half hour of pre-Plus level dancing, followed by Mainstream till 9:30. Spectators are always welcome! For more info, call Ray at 370-4414.
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and neighbors. The silent auction will have many lovely and useful items on which you can bid. The items are there courtesy of businesses and individuals in the Bitterroot Valley. Out West Wagons will be there during the party, giving horse-drawn carriage rides throughout the event. The Museum is located on the corner of Main Street and Blake Street in downtown Victor. For more information contact the museum at 642-3997 or victormuseum@ cybernet1.com or Suzanne Tout, 363-3165.
Christmas Craft Show
A Christmas Craft Show will be held Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sapphire Lutheran Homes, 501 N. 10th Street, Hamilton. Suggested admission $1 or one can of food. $5 chili lunch, $5 photos with Santa (12 noon to 2 p.m.)
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Thurs, December 6 Chocolate Tasting Party Audubon Bird The Victor Heritage Count Workshop Museum is holding its 22nd Annual Chocolate Tasting Party and Silent Auction, Monday, December 3 from 3 to 8 p.m. (new times). This is the museum’s only fundraising event. The charge for the event is $5.00 per person with no cost for ages 3 and under. There will be homemade chocolates and other goodies made by local Museum supporters to enjoy at the party, a chocolate fountain, door prizes and lot of excellent camaraderie with your friends
Was that a Red-tailed or Rough-legged hawk? A Hairy or a Downy Woodpecker? Learn bird identification at Bitterroot Audubon’s Tune-up Workshop to prepare for the Christmas Bird Count. The workshop will be Thursday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main, Stevensville. No previous birding experience is necessary to enjoy this class. For more ifnormation call the library at 777-5061.
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Stevensville Community Thanksgiving Dinner You are cordially invited to the Stevensville Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Please join us; whether you are single, divorced, married, widowed/widower, large or small families or newly transplanted to the area! Join us for food, fellowship with your community “neighbors�, football, crafts, games and fun. This is a free event for those who wish to spend the Holiday with their community family. Monetary donations and non-perishable food items may be donated by calling Christy Martin or send an email to the information below. This dinner would not be possible without the help and volunteer efforts of our community! Please visit our Facebook page “Stevensville Community Thanksgiving Dinner� for the latest information on the event and a link to a volunteer sign up page.
November 22, 2018 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stevensville School District Located in the school cafeteria 300 Park Street, Stevensville Questions Christy Martin 817-372-3101 stevithanksgivingdinner@gmail.com
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“Too many owners don’t think to check with the shelter when they lose a pet,” Devlin said. Her frustration is grounded in experience. She regularly compares lost pet ads in the local papers to profiles of stray animals who have arrived at the shelter. (All found animals are also listed on the Facebook site “Bitterroot Animal Lost and Found”.) Her efforts and those of the BRHA have yielded impressive results, with over 500 contacts yielding matches of around 40%. These foundlings are welcomed, cared for and returned to their owners at no charge. The BRHA asks for a donation, but it’s not required of the owners recovering their pets. The group’s “live-release” rate average (adoptions and reclaimed animals) is similarly noteworthy at 94% for the past five years. Adoptable animals “can stay for as long as it takes,” McCormack says. “Technically, we’re not a ‘no-kill’ shelter. Some animals with severe medical or behavioral issues do have to be euthanized, after consultation with a veterinarian, but we give the animals every chance.” In fact, it’s not uncommon for an animal to stay two or three years at the shelter, waiting for the right home. “They can stay as long as it takes,” says Burnsides, who regularly meets with shelter directors from across the state, working toward common goals and occasionally exchanging animals for better exposure to potential adopters. The BRHA even goes the extra mile for animals with ongoing medical problems, finding “end-of-life” fosters or adopting the animals themselves. “The animals come first,” McCormack stresses, “and this staff is dedicated! They take animals home, they nurse them.” Charlotte Springer (Head Kennel Person) even “gets calls on her personal cell phone from local veterinarians needing help with newborn kittens or pups who require more individual attention.”
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When a pet enters into the care of the BRHA, it is evaluated by the staff who then address any medical problems and suggest needed training. Volunteers -- trained by Coordinator Judy Allison -- and the staff work with the animals every day. “The dogs don’t stay in their kennels all day,” according to Burnsides. “They’re walked, they go to outside runs for fresh air, and they have ‘play time’ with other dogs in the ‘play yard’. We take them to the grade schools, to meetings, to public events. They get out a LOT!” The cats are “colony-housed” in two communal rooms with a collection of toys, carpeted towers, cubby holes, elevated perches and constant access (except in the winter time) to screened-in porches. Volunteers and staff regularly interact with them, coaxing out the shy ones, keeping the litter boxes cleaned, and noting any suspected health concerns. The BRHA is also an important resource in times of disaster. “The Red Cross takes care of people, but people have animals,” McCormack points out. “That’s where we come in.” During the fires of 2005, for example, the shelter handled over 250 dogs from Ravalli County – at no charge – while their owners were evacuated. Volunteers and staff worked “twenty-four hours a day for two weeks straight,” caring for displaced animals and creating a database for available emergency pasture for livestock. Burnsides was able to secure a grant to produce a handout, “Emergency Preparedness for Companion Animals and Livestock” that describes “evacuation kits” for domestic
pets, livestock, birds and exotics, outlines evacuation planning and lists important phone numbers for assistance. These flyers are available at the BRHA shelter, local veterinary clinics and through the Ravalli County Sheriff’s department. “We receive no funding from Ravalli County,” Devlin points out. “The city of Hamilton provides us with a small stipend, but we serve the entire county at no cost to the county government. We are entirely funded through donations, grants, bequeaths and fundraisers. I don’t know what the county would do without us.” Funding is a perennial problem, despite the tireless work of the Board of Directors and BRHS volunteers. McCarthy notes that it costs $1000 per day just to keep the shelter doors open. And the shelter itself has seen over thirty years of hard use. The dog kennels -- made of concrete -- are outdated and noisy. A frustrating plumbing leak that could never be traced left holes in the sheetrock and replacement pipes that run outside the walls. Since the BRHA doesn’t turn animals away, the cat “colony” is often bulging at the seams. “I don’t know how this staff does what they do, considering what they have to work with,” Devlin sighs. “It’s truly amazing!” Still, the facility is bright and clean, the staff and volunteers are cheerful and positive, and the board members are resolute, endowing homeless animals with love and the possibility of ‘forever homes.’ And the animals -- “no matter how small-ish” – are waiting to be noticed.
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beat Democratic candidate Jason Nickisch by a vote of 3,442 to 1,936. Representative District 87 – Republican incumbent Nancy Ballance running unopposed garnered 4,308 votes. Representative District 88 Republican Sharon Greef defeated Democratic candidate Margaret Gorski by a vote of 3,605 to 2,099.
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elected on a vote of 16,669 to 3,079. District 2 – Incumbent Jim Bailey beat Perry Johnson by a vote of 10,526 to 8,944. Bitterroot Conservation District Area 1 – Incumbent Bob Nelson defeated William Campbell by a vote of 8,281 to 7,435. Area 3 – Incumbent Jeffrey Mark defeated Lee Foss by a vote of 10,158 to 7,141. Area 5 – Chad Sutherlin, running unopposed, garnered 197 votes.
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price of $1,725,000 for the 21.23 to buy the property before they acres and the REC buildings was listed it for sale. determined by an appraisal jointly “They saw our special Page A10 -- Bitterroot Starcommissioned earlier this year by interest in the property and they the REC and the Corvallis School are willing to give us this extraorDistrict. The voters are being dinary opportunity,” said School asked to approve a 5-year BuildDistrict Superintendent Tim Johning Reserve Levy in the amount son. According to Johnson, disof $345,000 per year. At the end trict representatives have attended of five years a loan to purchase over 15 meetings at various com-
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The Cooperative hopes Volume XXXIII, Number 13 Established 1985 - Locally owned & independen bond on immediate needs.” She proceed with bond elections said Trangmoe. “Instead, the curto complete its relocation to new said that “while there are many for both the Stevensville High rent trend is to shift the burden facilities by June 2019. It offered things that would be nice to add, School and Elementary School to local districts, where school the school district the opportunity this recommendation is near term Districts in May 2018, for leaders and taxpayers can decide to buy the property before they while other worthwhile projects deferred maintenance, safety how to invest in their individual listed it for sale. will have to wait until later in the projects, and renovations. The districts.” “They saw our special long-term planning process.” bond proposal for the StevensAccording to School Disinterest in the property and they Board Chairman Greg ville Elementary School District trict Superintendent Bob Moore, are willing to give us this extraor• • 777-2822 • summarized • the board is approximately $9,300,000, and Trangmoe the elementary bond proposal dinary opportunity,” said School BySuperintendent Michael Howell decision when he stated that the the proposal for the Stevensville addresses significant needs for District Tim John4039 HWY 93 N district is only asking the public High School District is approxithe K-3 building. The current son. According to Johnson, disVoters in have the Corvalto cover basic facility needs. mately $13,300,000. STEVENSVILLE If passed, building has exceeded classroom trict representatives attended lis School District will comhave www.ammoandmorestore.com “Costs will continue to rise for the bonds will address deferred capacity, and a busy computer over 15 meetings at various the chance this November 7 to these projects and the state has maintenance, renovations to approve the purchase of 21.23 “Where Montana Begins!” not shown a willingness to move buildings and grounds, student See STEVI, page 4 acres of property that adjoins th safety, sanitation, building access, school, or not. The property is and parking. rently owned by Ravalli Electr 2 According to a press Cooperative and the school dis release issued by the District, in We inadvertently has leased 5.69 acrespubof the lan the spring of 2017, a 15-20 year lished the wrong information forbal for over 30 years for use as facilities plan was commissioned Stevensville mayoral candidate fields and a portion of the Midd with MMW Architects from MisMark Adams in last week’s Star. School playground. But REC soula. Relying heavily on input 642-3805 Theiscorrect information is on it moving out and relocating At the light in Victor from parents, students, and stakepage 3. operation to Highway 93 and B holders in the community, MMW Crossing. The Cooperative hop a team of contractors and ned &andindependent Wednesday, October 18, 2017 muto complete its relocation to ne construction engineers studied the facilities by June 2019. It offer entire Stevensville Public Schools he the school district the opportun facilities and grounds to develop h to buy the property before they recommendations in the form of listed it for sale. a long range facilities plan. From “They saw our special this plan, the Board of Trustees iinterest in the property and the has identified critical renova, are willing to give us this extra The Stevensville School tion, deferred maintenance, and If the bonds are passed by voters in the Stevensville School dinary opportunity,” said Board voted unanimously to Schoo grounds meet organizations Gay Findley, Secretary/Treasurer of the South Valley Civic Club, was on hand to welcome the property would be fully paid and held District next May,a this patch of gravel where School SuperinMichael Howellprojects that bestmunity s District Superintendent Tim Jo proceed with bond elections the immediate educational, stu- of district the sculpture off and the obligationhouse would handful board tendent Bobmeetings Moore is standing willtax eventually four new of Sacajawea and her baby Jean Baptiste Charbonneau to Darby where it will d son. According to Johnson, dis for both the Stevensville High dent safety, and the activity grace the entranceway to the town’s new pocket park called “Sacajawea’s Rest.” Michael The school district is the cur-elementary to needs discuss the issue. Theyand haveserve asend. classrooms a corridor connecting utVoters in the Corvaltrict representatives have attend School and Elementary School of the will Stevensville students. Howell of photo. debt free. ItIfispassed, also broughtschool it up atclassrooms various sports to therently gymnasium. one ofaa myriad hool District have n, over in 15May meetings various co Districts 2018,atfor Board member Cathi Cook taxpayer owning a home with a events and other school functions. projects proposed in the upcoming bond levy. Details are availhance this November 7 to deferred maintenance, safety stated that the Facilities Com- “A majority value of $100,000 would of review the response able for at Supt. taxable Moore’s office. eve 7 the purchase of 21.23 projects, and renovations. The be expected to pay $35.46 per was that it made sense to purchase of property that adjoins the bond proposal for the Stevensyear for the levy. A homeowner ol, or not. The property is cur- the property,” said Johnson. He ville Elementary School District with home with a taxable value of said that the school district was y owned by Ravalli Electric is approximately $9,300,000, and $200,000 would pay an additional erative and the school district inevitably going to grow and at the proposal for the Stevensville $70.92 per year in taxes. some point down the line space We inadvertently pubased 5.69 acres of the land High School District is approxiby Brandon Dewey for Mayor . POAccording Box 223 . Stevensville MT 59870 last Wednesday in the back of Ted called Sacajawea Rest was busBy Michael Howell to Johnson, both to grow was goingPaid to forbecome a lished the wrong information ver 30 years for use as ball Renee Endicott, Treasurer mately $13,300,000. If passed, Hall’s pick-up truck. tling with activity. REC and the District are comproblem. Stevensville mayoral candida and a portion of the Middle the bonds will address deferred A crew of specialized helpShawn Jackson’s saw mitted to insuring that all parts of Sacajawea passed through “This purchase will guaranMark Adams in last week’s S ol playground. But REC maintenance, renovations to ers, including carpenters, stone sent sparks flying as he cut the the property are safe for schoolwhat is now the town of Darby tee that, when the time comes to The correct information is on ving out and relocating its buildings and grounds, student masons, metal cutters, engineers, threaded bars that would secure expand, building can take place on use. They commissioned sometwice on her journey with the page 3. tion to Highway 93 and Bell safety, sanitation, building access, and plain old hole diggers, graduthe sculpture into a bed of conLewis and Clark Corps of land that adjoins existing facilities, testing of the grounds for PCBs ing. The Cooperative hopes and parking. ally assembled and before you Discovery. A sculpture destined and PCPs. PCBs are found in the maintaining efficiency of operamplete its relocation to new See SCULPTURE, page 2 According to a press know it the little pocket park to honor those visits arrived old transformers that were stored tions,” said Johnson. ties by June 2019. It offered release issued by the District, in on the property. PCPs are comWhat will it cost? The sale hool district the opportunity the spring of 2017, a 15-20 year pounds found in the preservatives price of $1,725,000 for the 21.23 y the property before they facilities plan was commissioned used in the telephone poles that acres and the REC buildings was it for sale. with MMW Architects from Miswere stored on the site. Johnson determined by an appraisal jointly “They saw our special soula. Relying heavily on input said that no indications of PCB commissioned earlier this year by st in the property and they from parents, students, and stakecontamination was found in the the REC and the Corvallis School illing to give us this extraorThecommunity, Stevensville School holders in the MMW soil or the water, but PCP contamiDistrict. The voters are being y opportunity,” said School Board voted unanimously Gay Findley, Secretary/Treasurer of the South Valley Civic Club, was on hand to welcome and a team of contractors and to nation was detected in top soil vides a closely connected commuasked to approve a 5-year BuildByatMichael Howell modelBaptiste althoughCharbonneau ct Superintendent Tim Johnproceedengineers with bondstudied elections the sculpture of Sacajawea the andcooperative her baby Jean to Darby where it will construction the the area where poles were stocknity with large front porches for ing Reserve Levy in the amount most people are not that familiar According to Johnson, disfor both the Stevensville High grace the entranceway to the town’s new pocket park called “Sacajawea’s Rest.” Michael entire Stevensville Public Schools greeting neighbors, but offers the of $345,000 per year. At the end It’s been a long time coming with it. It provides the benefits epresentatives have attended School Elementary Schoo facilities andand grounds to develop See CORVALLIS, page 2 Howell photo. privacy of a detached home with of five years a loan to purchase but work is set to begin this fall of home ownership without the 15 meetings at various comDistricts in May 2018, for recommendations in the form of private space and gardens. on the Ravalli County Council on demands of upkeep and maintemaintenance, safety a longdeferred range facilities plan. From Travitz said because its Aging’s new “pocket neighbornance of the units. He said the projects, and renovations. this plan, the Board of Trustees The unfamiliar, some people are hesihood” development called Rivercooperative model, although new bond proposal the Stevens has identified criticalfor renovaside Crossing. The development is in Montana, provides an additional tant about the tight use of space, ville Elementary School Distr tion, deferred maintenance, and of feeling crowded and wonderimplementing the new and innova- choice beyond rental or condois approximately $9,300,000, grounds projects that best meet ing about privacy. “But that was tive small cottage designs of Ross miniums for active adults who are the proposal for the Stevensvi the immediate educational, stuWe inadvertently pubin the old days,” he said. He said Chapin as well as an innovative looking to downsize from a larger High School approx last Wednesday in the back of Ted called Sacajawea Rest was bus- dent safety, and theDistrict By Michael Howell activityisneeds ed the wrong information for with the new designs coming out co-operative ownership plan. homeHall’s and property to something mately $13,300,000. If passed pick-up truck. tling with activity. of the Stevensville students. vensville mayoral candidate like Ross Chapin, Paul Travitz, director of maintenance-free, time help-from architects the bonds will address deferre A crew providing of specialized Shawn Jackson’s saw Sacajawea passed through Board member Cathi Cook k Adams in last week’s Star. the local Council on Aging, said for more enjoyable activities. The maintenance, renovations ers, including carpenters, stone sent sparks flying as he cut the stated that the Facilities Com- to what is now the town of Darby For information about the Aid for Mammography fund, visit correct information is on See HOUSING, page 7 people do seem to be interested in pocket neighborhood model probuildings and grounds, studen mdmh.org/AMF or call 406-375-4824. masons, metal cutters, engineers, threaded bars that would secure twice on her journey with the e 3. safety, sanitation, building acc and plain old hole diggers, graduthe sculpture into a bed of conLewis and Clark Corps of and parking. ally assembled and before you Discovery. A sculpture destined See SCULPTURE, page 2 According to a press know it the little pocket park to honor those visits arrived release issued by the District, the spring of 2017, a 15-20 ye facilities plan was commission with MMW Architects from M soula. Relying heavily on inpu from parents, students, and sta mittee “narrowed the architect The Stevensville School forward with solutions to address holders in the community, MM suggestions to focus the current rd voted unanimously to aging schools across Montana,” and a team of contractors and vides a closely connected commuthe cooperative model although bond on immediate needs.” She eed with bond elections said Trangmoe. “Instead, the cur-By Michael Howell construction engineers studied nity with large front porches for most people are not that familiar said that “while there are many both the Stevensville High rent trend is to shift the burden entire Stevensville Public Sch greeting neighbors, but offers the It’s been a long time coming with it. It provides the benefits things that would be nice to add, ool and Elementary School to local districts, where school facilities and grounds to devel privacy of a detached home with of home ownership without the this recommendation is near term ricts in May 2018, for leaders and taxpayers can decide but work is set to begin this fall recommendations in the form private space and gardens. demands of upkeep and maintewhile other worthwhile projects rred maintenance, safety how to invest in their individual on the Ravalli County Council on a long range facilities plan. Fr Travitz said because its Aging’s new “pocket neighbornance of the units. He said the will have to wait until later in the ects, and renovations. The districts.” this plan, the Board of Trustee unfamiliar, some people are hesicooperative model, although new long-term planning process.” d proposal for the StevensAccording to School Dis- hood” development called Riverhas identified critical renovain Montana, provides an additional tant about the tight use of space, Board Chairman Greg Elementary School District trict Superintendent Bob Moore, side Crossing. The development is tion, deferred maintenance, an of feeling crowded and wonderproximately $9,300,000, and Trangmoe summarized the board the elementary bond proposal implementing the new and innova- choice beyond rental or condogrounds projects that best mee ing about privacy. “But that was miniums for active adults who are decision when he stated that the proposal for the Stevensville addresses significant needs for tive small cottage designs of Ross the immediate educational, stu in the old days,” he said. He said Chapin as well as an innovative looking to downsize from a larger district is only asking the public h School District is approxithe K-3 building. The current dent safety, and the activity ne with the new designs coming out home and property to something to cover basic facility needs. ely $13,300,000. If passed, building has exceeded classroom co-operative ownership plan. of the Stevensville students. from architects like Ross Chapin, Paul Travitz, director of maintenance-free, providing time “Costs will continue to rise for bonds will address deferred capacity, and a busy computer Board member Cathi Co the local Council on Aging, said for more enjoyable activities. The these projects and the state has ntenance, renovations to stated that the Facilities ComSee HOUSING, page 7 pocket neighborhood model pronot shown a willingness to move dings and grounds, student See STEVI, page 4people do seem to be interested in
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County approves settlement agreement with City Center Motel By Michael Howell
On November 8, the Ravalli County Commissioners agreed to a settlement agreement in the case of Rental Property and Management Services LLC, doing business as City Center Motel versus Ravalli County and the Tourism Business Improvement District. According to MACO Attorney Mitch Young, the City Center Motel challenged the legitimacy of the District and the case was dismissed in District Court on summary judgment in favor of the county and the TBID. The City Center Motel appealed that ruling to the Montana Supreme Court and the case went into mediation. Young said that he told the attorney for the motel that he essentially didn’t see anything to settle since the county didn’t do anything wrong. In discussions that followed, however, he said one issue did come up that probably does need to be addressed.
According to the by-laws of the TBID, they have the power to appoint their own successors, but the statute states that the Board of County Commissioners make the final appointment. He said it does not preclude the county from accepting recommendations from the TBID board but the final decision rests with the county at an open public meeting. Young said that the whole purpose of the settlement is simply to ensure that the TBID board goes through the process of changing its by-laws to acknowledge that the Board of County Commissioners makes the final appointment with an opportunity for public comment before the appointment is made. He noted that language was being included to also ensure that the Commissioners could re-appoint the current board members that were selected by the TBID board if they so choose. Deputy County Attorney Howard Recht recommended
that the Commissioners adopt the settlement agreement and the Commissioners approved it on a 4 to 0 vote. Commission Chair Jeff Burrows was absent.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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Section B By Jean Schurman Sports Editor
Hamilton bests Columbia Falls, will host state championship The location was the same as last year’s state championship game, Columbia Falls; however, this year, the game was the semi final and the winner would advance to the state championship. The scene was very similar to last year as well. The two teams had played each other the second game of the season. Last year, Columbia Falls won that game. This year, Hamilton won. And when they met in the state championship game in Columbia Falls last November, Columbia Falls came out on top. That was not the case this year. Hamilton won, 41-27, and will host Billings Central for the Class A State championship on Saturday in Hamilton. The Broncs relied upon their diversified offense to put points on the board. Michael Golden caught a 10-yard pass from Carson Rostad for the first Hamilton score. The Clay Keller kick was good and Hamilton was up, 7-0. Golden finished the day with 23 carries and146 yards rushing. Rostad had two rushing touchdowns of his own. The first one was a two-yard push in the second quarter. The second was a 10-yard dash in the third quarter. Rostad finished the day with 17 carries and 66 yards.
The Billings Central Rams will want to keep an eye on these two Broncs, Cam Rothie and Tyler Barnes, during the Class A championship game on Saturday in Hamilton. Jean Schurman photo. The Hamilton air game was working well too. In addition to his pass to Golden, Rostad also
had two passes to the state’s leading receiver, Cam Rothie. The first was a 76-yard pass to Rothie in
the second quarter. The second scoring pass to Rothie was in the third quarter when he caught a 15-yard pass for the score. That touchdown was set up by a Tyler Barnes interception. Rothie is leading the state in receiving yards, and the junior quarterback, Rostad, is leading in passing. Columbia Falls scored twice in the final minutes of the game but it was not enough. Hamilton will now go up against the Billings Central Rams for the championship. The Rams are also undefeated with an 11-0 record. They defeated Laurel, 28-7, to advance to the championship. Last year in the semi finals, Hamilton downed Billings Central, 35-28. Hamilton High School will be hosting the State Championship football game on Saturday, November 17th at 1 p.m. If you want to get a presale ticket before Saturday, you can purchase them at the Hamilton High School office. Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $6 for students. Prices are set by the Montana High School Association. Season passes or other tickets are not valid for playoff games.
Second place for Florence
The Lady Falcons of Florence ran into the juggernaut team of Huntley Project twice at the State B volleyball tournament in Bozeman, and neither outcome was in their favor. Riding on the wings of 67 straight victories and 11 state championships, the Red Devils topped Florence in the undefeated match on Friday night in three games. Florence came back through the consolation bracket and earned another chance at Huntley Project in the championship but could not overcome the Red Devils. This is the second year in a row that Florence has placed second behind Huntley Project. Florence’s play at the net was hampered by the front line of the Red Devils in the championship game. Although Sarah Hopcroft had nine kills and 11 digs, Huntley Project almost doubled their number of kills. Florence didn’t serve up any aces in the match. Championship Huntley Project def. Florence 25-18, 25-11, 25-18
Corvallis libero Casey Fison goes for a dig at the State Class A tournament. Jason Larson photo.
Corvallis finishes third at state The Corvallis Blue Devils finished third behind Billings Central and Belgrade at the Class A volleyball tournament in Bozeman. After losing to Billings Central in their second match of the tournament, the Corvallis team had to work their way back up the loser’s bracket. They topped Hardin and Libby before running into Belgrade in the third place game. Corvallis pushed Belgrade in the match and even won the second game. Maureen Jessop had 18 kills in the match and Hannah Hutchison had five blocks and two aces. Belgrade def. Corvallis 25-17, 22-25, 25-18, 25-20 Belgrade - Kills 54 (Bailey Christensen19), Blocks 9 (Kenna Carlson 6), Digs 101 (Taylor Christensen 34), Assists 49 (Jaiden Blakeley 46), Aces 10 (Hazel Eaton 3). Corvallis - Kills 43 (Maureen Jessop 18), Blocks 13 (Hannah Hutchison 5, Charlotte Powell 5), Digs 105 (Casey Fison 25), Assists 38 (Hannah Martin 33), Aces 6 (Hutchison 2, Kaitlin Irwin 2). Corvallis def. Hardin 24-26, 25-15, 31-29 loser out Corvallis - Kills 55 ) (Maureen Jessop 19), Blocks 6 (Jessop 2, Charlotte Powell 2), Digs 92 (Casey Fison 29), Assists 48 (Hannah Martin 46), Aces 7 (Kaitlin Irwin 3). Hardin - Kills 40 (Mariah Simmons 10), Blocks 3.5 (Simmons 2), Digs 80 (Natalie Edgar 21), Assists 33 (Edgar 21). Aces 5 (Simmons 2, Nicole Green 2). Corvallis defeated Libby, 25-22, 25-18, 25-21, on Saturday, which put Libby in fourth place.
Jessop had11 kills and the Blue Devils had 10 aces. In their opening match, the Blue Devils dominated Glendive and won in three games. Jessop finished with 12 kills. Corvallis def. Glendive 25-21, 25-14, 25-9 Corvallis - Kills 35 (Jessop 12), Blocks 7, (Charlotte Powell 7), Digs 48 (Hannah Martin 12, Casey Fison 10), Assists 35 (Martin 30), Aces 11 (Hannah Hutchison 3, Fison 3). Glendive - Kills 23 (Meadow Torres 9, Karsen Murphy 7), Blocks 3 (Murphy 2), Digs 62 (Torres 17, Bailey Pearcy 13), Assists 23 (Pearcy 23), Aces 1 (Kayla Brown 1). Corvallis’ second game of the tournament was against Billings Central, the eventual Class A champion. Corvallis came out strong and won the first game, 23-25. However, the Lady Rams came back to win the next three games, 25-23, 25-23, 25-20, and the match. The two teams were evenly matched. Corvallis had 49 kills and Billings Central had 46, Corvallis had 105 digs and Billings Central had 109. Hannah Martin had five of Corvallis’ nine aces. Billings Central def. Corvallis 23-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-20. Billings Central - Kills 46 (Olivia Mottenschell 25), Blocks 14 (Lindy Grey 7), Digs 109 (Christy Cox 26), Assists 45 (Sierra Schuster 44), Aces 5 (Mottenschell 2, Cox 2). Corvallis - Kills 49 (Jessop 16), Blocks 11 (Powell 4), Digs 105 (Fison 30), Assists 47 (Martin 44), Aces 9 (Martin 5).
Lady Falcons Emma Stensrud and Shannon Byrne go up for a block at the State Class B Tournament. Jason Larson photo. Florence - Kills 28 (Sarah Hopcroft 9), Blocks 4 (Jacklyn
Florence’s Sarah Hopcroft makes a kill against Huntley Project. Jason Larson photo.
Balfourd 2, Emma Stensrud 2), Digs 33 (Hopcroft 11), Assists 26 (Christopherson 26), Aces 0. Huntley Project - Kills 49 (Mollee Krum & Emily Poole 14), Blocks 3 (Krum), Digs 56 (Maggie Taylor 16), Assists 46 (Addy Hultgren 44), Aces 6 (Hultgren 2). Florence, once they were sent to the consolation bracket, had to defeat Roundup to advance to the championship. This was the second time the two teams had played each other in the tournament. They first met up in the second match of the tournament where Florence was a three-game winner. This time it took Florence four games but they still got the job done and took the win. Hopcroft had 18 kills and 10 digs. Florence def. Roundup 25-18, 25-14, 20-25, 25-21 Florence - Kills 42 (Sarah Hopcroft 18), Blocks 9 (Jacklyn Balfourd 3), Digs 78 (Hopcroft 19), Assists 41 (Halle Christopherson 37), Aces 7 (Shannon Byrne 2, Emma Stensrud 2). Roundup - Kills 36 (Chloe Cota 15), Blocks 4 (Meghan Eiselein 1.5), Digs 88 (Cota 23), Assists 34 (Blythe Healey 34), Aces 7 (Healey 4).
Florence played Huntley Project in the undefeated game. The front line slapped down 40 kills for Huntley Project while Florence had 22 kills. Florence had four blocks and four aces. Huntley Project def. Florence 25-9, 25-14, 25-13 (Undefeated game) Huntley Project - Kills 40 (Alana Graves 15), Blocks 8 (Graves 2, Addy Hultgren 2), Digs 69 (Maggie Taylor 19), Assists 37 (Hultgren 36), Aces 5 (Hultgren 2). Florence - Kills 22 (Sarah Hopcroft 9), Blocks 4, Digs 46 (Hopcroft 9, Shannon Byrne 9, Sarah Berard 9), Assists 22 (Halle Christopherson 22), Aces 4. In their opening game, Florence defeated Joliet, 25-20, 26-24, 25-21. Hopcroft had 16 of the team’s 41 kills. Jacklyn Balfourd and Emma Stensrud each had four blocks. Shannon Byrne had 25 of the team’s 97 digs and she also had two aces. Halle Christopherson had 36 assists. Florence def. Joliet 25-20, 26-24, 25-21 Florence - Kills 41 (Hopcroft 16), Blocks 11 (Balfourd 4, Stensrud 4), Digs 97 (Byrne 25), Assists (Halle Christopherson 36),
Charlotte Powell and Hannah Hutchison of Corvallis make a block against Libby. Jason Larson photo. Aces 4 (Byrne 2 Joliet - Kills 37 (Makenna Bushman 14), Blocks 3, Digs 66 (Skyler Wright 19), Assists 33 (Shayla Webber 17), Aces 7 (Webber 3). Later Thursday night, Florence took on Roundup. The first game was close but the Lady Falcons came together and got the win. They went on to win the next two and take the match. Christopherson was strong as a setter which made it easy for the team
to get their kills in. Rilee Mangun had two blocks. Hopcroft had five aces. Florence def. Roundup 25-19, 25-9, 25-12 Florence - Kills 34 (Hopcroft 16), Blocks 3 (Mangun 2), Digs 58 (Hopcroft 15), Assists 32, Aces 11 (Hopcroft 5) Roundup - Kills 23 (Chloe Cota 9), Blocks 4 (Ashley Ring 2), Digs 54 (Brennan Larson 12), Assists 18 (Blythe Sealey 9), Aces 0.
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The shop is in mothballs for another year – sorta. The all-day routine of trout season is pretty much behind me but there is still much to do: there are classes to teach, things to clean up and put in order, and flies to tie for next season. There are always flies to tie. During the rush of the season it’s often a hurried chore to push through; never mind the burning eyes and shoulders seized up from the unmet need to take a break; you have an empty bin to
Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan fill for tomorrow and it’s getting late... so you press on. Winter tying is a different thing: the pace is no more frenetic than you make it; you can start out in a leisurely and relaxed mode, good music in the background, a cup of hot cider or tea beside you, daydreams and memories to keep you company. Before you know it the hand speed and flow of materials through them takes on a rhythm of its own, almost a dance, and the accumulated pile of flies reveals an efficiency that surprises and delights. Your production rate is more than expected and the flies themselves are an especially nice batch, even before the CD in the player is finished. A vanishing enterprise The commercial fly tyer is a vanishing breed. Most fly production these days takes place in offshore factories, where women from third-world countries with handcraft cultures crank out the bugs with an enviable precision. The bugaboo here is, if one fly in an entire shipment has a wing or hackle that is too short, they’re all that way. After all, the person who tied the fly doesn’t flyfish. The domestic professional fly tyer who is also a fly fisher knows how each fly should perform. Every step of each fly reflects that connection to the sport. The fly tyer who lives 6,000 miles from a Montana river and has never seen a trout can certainly crank out a nice product, but it’s not the same as what
a craftsman-artisan can do here. Problem is, there aren’t enough native craftsmen-artisans to supply the demand. At the top level it requires discipline and training, and endless amounts of practice. The demands of commercial tying would drive the average hobbyist mad. Today, factory flies are the bulwark of the trade. The widespread popularity of the sport relies on this foreign production, financed and managed by American interests. I’m grateful for the factory flies but still feel that our small group can do it better. And so we do: Rick Lester, Russ Laughlin, Image Reesman, Scott Skelton, Dave Cooper and I will have our hands full this winter filling the shop’s bins for next season. We work at it much like small trade guilds must have in past ages. There are endless discussions about one certain little technique or another as we add to our collective skill level, the never-ending search for better materials and hooks, all part of the craftsmanship ethic that drives us. As a result our flies keep getting better and better. And we’ll be back at it this winter.
Hunting and fly tying My friend Jim shot a bull elk last year – a nice three-year-old in prime condition. He was quick to let a small batch of his friends know about it: we fish and hunt together as often as we can, which isn’t often enough, but we see each other regularly. The email announcement of the successful hunt was greeted by techno-high fives all around. We were all ecstatic. It went beyond being happy for Jim. We all knew his generous nature and also know that he makes the meanest batch of Dutch oven chili in Montana if not planet earth, and it’s best with elk meat. The feast was worth waiting for. And some of us tie flies. All of us are anticipating extra helpings of Golden Stones and Spruce Moths to go along with Jim’s chili. That’s where I fit in. Not only will I wind up tying flies for my friends, but my appointed chore is to make sure that this wonderful fly tying hair is properly preserved. We completed that process in Jim’s barn. Today that elk hide is in cut-up pieces in the back of the shop, waiting for each fly-tying buddy to come grab a share. Treating a hide for fly tying Over the years I’ve treated a fair number of hides from all sorts of animals and birds, everything from moose, elk, and deer, to
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meat on it, we’d have scraped it off. After washing the hair side with grease-cutting detergent and rinsing with plenty of water we let it dry for a couple of days. Usually you can skip this part or save it for last. We then tacked the hide hair-side down on a sheet pf plywood, carefully stretching it from the bottom to the top to avoid breaking the tips of the hair. Then we covered it with about ten pounds of rock salt, and added an equal amount of Borax to filter and trickle through the salt. The salt dries the hide, pulling all moisture out of it. The Borax neutralizes the fatty acids and helps preserve the hide and hair. Jim added more salt, as needed, over the next few days as moisture showed through the first layer. When the salt dried, we untacked it, brushed the remaining salt away, and cleaned and brushed the hair as required. This procedure has worked well for me for a variety of animal and bird skins. The hide comes out tanned, save for breaking to make it soft – not required for fly tying. One final note: If you’re doing a roadkill squirrel, just make sure it’s fresh, and don’t use ten pounds of salt. 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.
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Obituaries Edwin Arthur Anderson Edwin Arthur Anderson (Eddie, Ed) passed away at his home in Doyle, CA on November 2, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Louise Anderson of Victor. He is survived by his children, Justin (Kerry) Anderson of Colbert WA and Jeanette (Paddy) O’Brien of Port Orchard, WA. He is also survived by his sisters, Edith (David) Powell of Indianapolis, IN and Myrna (Buck) Varner of Victor, MT, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Ed served in the U.S. Army, being honorably discharged after a tour of duty in Korea. He advocated for veterans and remained actively involved with VFW and DAV.
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Florence - Duane E. Steinke, 89, passed away early Monday morning, November 5, 2018 at The Living Centre in Stevensville due to complications associated with Parkinson’s Disease. Duane was born in North Dakota August 19, 1929. He is survived by his wife Johni, his daughter, Diane (Terry) and his son Douglas (Sue); stepson Mark (Pam), David, Scott (Lisa); step-daughter, Tamera; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, David, stepdaughter, Christine, step-sons, Ralph and Wade. Duane served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Duane worked many years for Osco Drug, retired from the Missoula County Sheriff’s Department, he then went on to work with the U.S. Marshall’s Service and as a Bailiff for the Missoula County Court System.
Florence - William “Bill” Stanley Schneider II, born May 27, 1947 to William and Dorothy Schneider of Hackettstown, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in his home on November 11, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Bill spent his early years in Hackettstown, New Jersey. A very accomplished athlete, Bill played numerous sports - baseball, swimming and soccer. Following graduation from George Junior Republic High School in Freeville, NY, Bill entered the U.S. Air Force, which took him to California for six years as a para-medic. While in the USAF, Bill swam in the Olympic time trials in Mexico City in 1968. He is a chemistry degree graduate of Pasadena City College. It was during a visit to his parents in New Jersey that he met the love of his life, and soulmate, Beverly Crouse, and wife of 43 years. Bill is the father of two beautiful daughters, Dr. Stacie Campo and her husband Jonathan of Missoula and Stefanie Kopack and her husband Brian of Washington, NJ. Bill was extremely proud of his grandchildren Anna, Jonah and Tessa. His baseball adventures took him to Albuquerque, NM for division three with the LA Dodgers. Upon returning to NJ, he played double A ball for the Phillies. Bill’s past employments include nursing, chemistry, wine making and supervisor for Warren County Communications 9-1-1 Emergency Center. A side line hobby was officiating basketball
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Services will be held Wednesday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stevensville. Interment with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. at the Western Montana States Veterans Cemetery in Missoula. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.
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