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City of Hamilton establishes Urban Renewal District By Michael Howell

North Hamilton Urban Renewal District

The City of Hamilton has . adopted an ordinance creating the North Hamilton Renewal District. A District Plan was also adopted £ ¤ which includes a tax increment provision as a financial mechanism for funding improvements to the infrastructure in the area. State law allows municipalities to form such tax increment financing districts in order to help facilitate the rehabilitation and renewal of areas that have been identified as “blighted,” including areas which constitute an economic and social liability, substantially impair the sound growth of a municipality, and substantially impair the elimination of traffic hazards and the improvement of traffic facilities. The City Council made such a finding last December and passed a resolution designating a blighted area at the north end of the city. The “Statement of Blight” documented four conditions of blight, including defective and inadequate street layout and connectivity, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, mixed uses of land and buildings and diversity of ownership. It specifically included lack of a stoplight on Highway 93 in the area that was resulting in accidents and poor traffic circulation; lack of sidewalks and storm drainage, lighting, and other non-motorized transportation infrastructure along Old Corvallis Road and Highway 93; as well as undeveloped right-of-ways and private driveways being used to facilitate connectivity. The District boundary includes portions along the Highway 93 Business District, from Foxfield Street north and portions The newly established North Hamilton Urban Renewal Disalong Old Corvallis Road from trict. Fairgrounds Road north and east, extending to the portion of the city to just leave it and include it in raise funds for improvements to containing the GSK laboratory the District. The Corvallis School the infrastructure in the area to campus. District agreed and approved the address the blight issues identified. According to Mayor Domiplan and will have the right to At past meetings, City Attorney nic Farrenkopf, it was discovered participate on the advisory board Karen Mahar emphasized that after the boundary lines had been that will recommend project plans forming an Urban Renewal Disset that a small portion of the for City Council review. trict does not increase landowner district is located in the Corvallis Establishing an Urban See RENEWAL, page 3 School District. It was decided Renewal District is a way to The information on this map is for general reference only.

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Judge Langton to retire Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton has announced his retirement, effective April 30, 2019. Langton, who was first elected as judge of Department One of the 21st Judicial District Court for Ravalli County in November 1992, is currently the longest serving state district judge in Montana. By the time his retirement becomes effective, he will have served over 26 years on the bench. He is currently 65 years of age. Born and raised on the family ranch along Big Creek north of Victor, Langton earned a

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bachelor’s degree in history with high honors from the University of Montana in 1975 and then went on to get a law degree from the UM School of Law in 1978. He practiced law in Hamilton from 1978 to 1993 when he took office. During his time on the bench, he has served as Co-Chair of the Montana Supreme Court Commission on Self-Represented Litigants, Chair of the Montana Sentence Review Division, and currently serves on the Criminal Jury Instruction Commission. In his letter to Chief Justice Mike McGrath of the Montana

Supreme Court, dated November 14, Langton states, “It has been my high privilege and honor to have been elected and re-elected five times to serve the community and citizens of Ravalli County for the past 25 years as District Court Judge. “I look forward to retirement and new experiences, but I shall always look back with gratitude for the opportunity to serve the public in this way. I also wish to acknowledge the untiring support and dedication of my court staff, without whose efforts my work would not have been possible.”

Capitalizing on history History can play role in economic development, says preservation officer

By Michael Howell History is the foundation for strong vibrant communities,” Kate Hampton, Community Preservation Coordinator for the State Historical Preservation Office, told the Hamilton city council members at its latest Committee of the Whole meeting last week. “A place becomes

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nearly 2,000 diverse communities across the country have adopted an historical preservation ordinance, one of the steps involved in qualifying for participation in the Local Historical Preservation program. Certified local governments meeting all the requirements may apply for small grants to help provide tools and materials for local panning and preservation efforts. These grants can be used as matching funds to help leverage more funds for the local program. Currently there are sixteen Certified Local Governments that have local ordinances and a local Historic Preservation See HISTORY, page 3

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It’s up, up and away for this old wreck

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History After an intense fund raising campaign the Bitter Root Water continued

Forum successfully raised enough money to pull a well-known, but Officer. Hampton said that more dangerous, old car body out of the than 50% of the state’s population Bitterroot River. The story goes resides in one of these Certified Local communities. that itGovernment was first dumped in the theCreek, river Hampton up aroundsaid Nezthat Perce program is designed to help but eventually washed down as far communities in a variety ways as the Jobs Corps access of sites. and does notVennie, necessarily involve Katie project coorcrafting any rules or regulations for design or renovation in the community, although it may. She said that only about five out of the sixteen CLGs in the state have developed explicit regulations, mostly in commercial districts. Missoula, Helena and Butte have Demolition Review processes in place to help in preservation of historic buildings when possible. Livingston has some design review criteria for new construction and renovation work. But regulations are not a requirement to participate in the program. A community may pass an ordinance that simply commits it to providing educational material and guidance for preserving and enhancing the community’s historical assets, for instance. Or it could, through grants, help in the identification, documentation, enhancement and celebration of the community’s history. Hampton said that some states have programs in which communities compete for federal funds, but in Montana the federal funds are divided between all the participating communities, most of them receiving about $5500 annually. A couple only receive about $1500 because they do not provide any matching funds. “This program helps communities be a little more proactive in terms of future developments rather than simply being reactive,”

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property taxes or force landowners to pay for any improvements. But neither does it guarantee that certain improvements will be made. What it does do is divert any increase in tax revenue in the district into a fund dedicated to making infrastructure improvements within the district. Such districts usually have a lifespan set with an expiration date. This one is proposed to last 15 years at which time it will expire. The funds raised within the district could be used to leverage funds from other sources for infrastructure projects. Projects under consideration in the proposal include a possible stoplight along Highway 93 near Super 1 Foods, extension of public water and sewer or other utilities to properties as they develop or when systems fail, and transportation improvements such as a pedestrian/bike path along Old Corvallis Road. Public Works Director Donny Ramer has stated that the City wasn’t looking to go into debt to make infrastructure improvements but would use the money as it became available for projects.

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dinator for the Bitter Root Water Forum, waded across the river said Hampton. with crew members from AV8-Orr Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf said that he Service works attoaprepare retirement Helicopter the center andfor hasairlift. been Owner working with Mustang Andy seniors for 13the years. Orr donated services and heli“I understand history,” he copter time for the project. said. “IAunderstand how imporfisherman passing through tant it is to know who you are at the time stopped and looked and where you came from.” He as the helicopter roared up and recalled how news of the destrucdropped a line which was quickly tion of her hometown in Califorattached and flew off with the nia by a raging wildfire recently wreck dangling against a blue sky. “devastated” one woman at the retirement center. Council member Joe Petrusaitis said that he loved old buildings. “But,” said Petrusaitis, “it makes me a little nervous about any local body telling someone what to do with their property, especially if they have owned it for a long time.” He wondered if current properties would be grandfathered in if any building regulations are put in place. Hampton reminded him that regulations do not have to be a part of the program. “It depends totally on the community and what they want,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be regulatory.” The issue of potentially participating in the state’s Local Historic Preservation Program was kept in committee for further consideration. A few other items under consideration by the Committee were approved for consideration by the City Council at its next meeting. One item going to Council is a request from Jeremy Weaver for permission to operate a food truck out of the City-owned downtown parking lot. Weaver said that Hamilton was on the verge of becoming a food destination place and that food trucks can help generate that energy. He asked the council members to consider permitting

“I didn’t even have time hispull truck the lot out as aand pilot trial to myincamera take a that couldheinclude food picture,” said, asother the helicopter trucks inoffthe future. buzzed into the distance. Also forwarded the City BRWF ExecutivetoDirector Council was a request from Heather Barber said that she Clifwas ford Baileypleased and Sue Ireland on extremely with the combehalf of the Bitter Car munity support theyRodders got for the Club to park cars on the grass at project. Hieronymus Park on May 27 as She said that a substantial part of its annual car show. The amount of the money raised came car show raises money for the from the Rapp Family FoundaValley Veterans Center and last tion and would be used to pay year raised $2,000. Seventy cars participated in last year’s show and Bailey said that even more are expected to participate this year. He said surrounding businesses are allowing parking for the event and volunteer parking attendants will be coordinating the process. The Committee also expressed approval of the expenditure of $2,000 as part of a grant match for funding a Wayfinding Project, which involves developing a logo and signage for directions through town to all the city parks. The money has already been budgeted and may not require any further council action. Also headed to Council is a supplemental design contract for the Justice Center that will include placement of an awning at the entrance to the Police Department from the parking area and the rehabilitation of an existing storage shed to serve as a file storage area. A meeting has been planned with officials at Montana Rail Link to discuss the possibility of using the railroad tracks as a bike and foot path. The Committee re-defined the Beautification Award to be a monthly event in which both a commercial and a residential award will be given in appreciation for beautification efforts in the community.

Mahar noted that the City was working with the Department of Revenue to arrive at a Base Value for the District in terms of tax revenue by a February 1 deadline. All future increases in tax revenues above that amount over the life of the District will be earmarked for infrastructure projects within the district. Ramer stated in past

hearings that it was hard to estimate how much money the district might generate from these improvements as it depends on so many factors, but an educated and conservative estimate might be from $2 million to $2.5 million over the 15-year lifespan of the district; or about $10,000 to $12,000 annually for use on projects.

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‘Under the Biggest Sky of All’ Bob Marshall Wilderness outfitter Ron Mills releases memoir

Longtime Bob Marshall Wilderness outfitter Ron Mills of Augusta has, released a book of recollections of a life spent in Montana’s wild country over the past 75 years, working on cattle ranches, shoeing horses and packing people into the wilderness. The new book, titled “Under the Biggest Sky of All,” covers Mills’ life from his days spent as a youth growing up on the Rocky Mountain Front and its 18 chapters take the reader through his life spent in that wild setting. With often humorous stories about the people he worked with and packed into the Scapegoat and Bob Marfor trash pick-up year-round. The shall Wilderness areas, the book organization sponsors an annual also chronicles his years of shoeRiver Clean-Up each summer that ing and breaking horses, working cattleeffective, ranches inbut theplans off-season isonhighly are finally,efforts raising a family and toand, continue throughout the starting a business when money year. Barber is already brimming was ideas short.about Millsmaking survived many with trash broken ribs and other over bags more available in bones the comthe years, as well as broken marmunity and along the river. riagesBarber and often said worked that she seven believes days a week for months at a time – and admits that sometimes he drank too much at night. “But it was work I loved that included working with horses, continued being outdoors and living on the beautiful Rocky Mountain proclaiming that there would be Front. Few people have witnessed no public meeting. Instead, she the things I have nor enjoyed said that sheMills wouldsaid arrange prilife more,” uponathe vate meeting on private property publication of his book. “These by only and invite the areinvitation things that money just can’t commissioners to send a couple buy.” Mills emphasizes that, as of representatives if they so choose. a third generation Montanan No set for meetwhodate waswas raised on the cattle ranches ing Manzella had electricity mentioned nearbut Augusta before and modern conveniences were earlier that Budd-Falen would be available,for heaappreciates available meeting onhis Novemparents who through the ber 17 and 18went in Ravalli County. Great Depression of the 1930s and knew, and instilled in their children, what hard work and the value of a dollar was. The book carries a subtitle of “75 Years on Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front” and its 18 chapters and many photographs

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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell

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BBER, county commissioners get it wrong By Russ Lawrence, President, Bitterrooters for Planning

The recently-released report by UMâ€™s Bureau of Business and Economic Research on â€œThe Impact of Timber Harvest Declines on the Ravalli County Economyâ€? is flawed from start to finish, both in its concept and in its execution. It should embarrass both the County Commissioners and the BBER, and the nearly $17,000 of taxpayer dollars expended on it should infuriate taxpayers. The overpriced report is a backwards-looking study that sheds little or no useful light on the road ahead, given the radically-changed circumstances we now face, compared to 1988. The authors used an economic model to generate the predictable conclusion that harvesting an additional 24 million board feet per year over the last 30 years would have resulted in more jobs, more income, and more population in Ravalli County. Their methodology is cloudy at best, and given the assumptions and arbitrary inputs that were fed into the model, the conclusion was inevitable. A similar result could have been achieved by any reasonably competent analyst using publicly available data, at much lower cost. Meanwhile: â€˘ The authors acknowledge that not all the jobs and income from that higher harvest level would accrue to Ravalli County, but their analysis suggests that all those jobs and income were â€œlostâ€? to the local economy. â€˘ They blame the decreased harvest on federal land management decisions, environmental laws, and litigation, while omitting consideration of external market forces such as the staggering amount of private timber that was harvested in the 1990â€™s; industry mechanization and automation; and the precipitous decline in demand during the recession of 2008-2013. Other issues, such as the catastrophic mismanagement of Darby Lumber, are only mentioned tangentially. â€˘ They ignore the fact that while many of the economic benefits of higher harvest levels leave the county, all of the environmental consequences remain here. The BBERâ€™s conclusion that â€œthe overall economy would have more jobs, income and population todayâ€? goes far beyond the scope of the study, failing to take into account the full range of economic drivers over the last 30 years in Ravalli County. Readers of the report are therefore cautioned that the reportâ€™s â€œconclusionsâ€? are based on speculation, omissions, and conjecture: artful sophistry disguised as fact. In fact, the Ravalli County economy may have grown faster and diversified more in the last 30 years due to the declining federal harvests â€“ a possibility this report never addresses.

Worthless â€˜studyâ€™

Dear Editor, Recently the county commissioners paid $17,000 to the UM Bureau of Business and Economic Research to do a study of what the economy of the Bitterroot would look like if there were no change in the level of Bitterroot NF annual timber sales over the past 30 years. The study concluded there would be more jobs and income in Ravalli County if the timber sales had remained the same. The study was based on false assumptions to get the conclusion the commissioners wanted, and is therefore a waste of $17,000 of taxpayer money.

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There is good data in the report, but it is available for free. These are some of the false assumptions: 1. That the 30+ MM board feet cut from the Bitterroot NF would easily be maintained, ignoring economic viability, federal funding, social issues, and environmental constraints. 2. That the sale of Bitterroot NF timber would always be profitable, even during recessions and low timber markets. 3. That timber logged on the Bitterroot NF would be processed in Ravalli County, and not exported to mills elsewhere. The study totally ignored 222 N 2nd St Hamilton MT

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Bitterrooters for Planning believes that â€œmoreâ€? of what this commission appears to want is not necessarily â€œbetter,â€? particularly in a county with â€˘ no comprehensive land use planning; â€˘ a shift toward knowledge- and recreation-based jobs where a healthy environment is an economic benefit; and â€˘ chronically insufficient public resources to deal with the issues associated with more logging/higher population â€“ public safety, public health, human services, etc. The one conclusion from the BBER â€œstudyâ€? that we can embrace is this: â€œSince the majority of timber currently harvested in Ravalli County is processed outside the county, efforts to increase the volume of timber harvested by the BNF would not be likely to return the full economic benefits generated by the industry of the past. Furthermore, it is unlikely that significant investments to replace the milling infrastructure that existed in the 1980s will be made.â€? In other words: you canâ€™t turn back the clock. Still, the commissioners retroactively attempted to justify the expense by suggesting that this work of speculative fiction be used to bolster the â€œCustoms & Cultureâ€? section of their Natural Resource Policy, presumably to rationalize higher harvest levels. However, the original contract with BBER never mentioned this purpose, and the authors themselves clearly never contemplated such a use, as the words â€œcustomâ€? and â€œcultureâ€? donâ€™t appear anywhere in the report, not even once. We point out that it was once the local â€œcustomâ€? to sell orchard tracts to rich easterners, until the realities of climate and geography ended the â€œApple Boom.â€? It was once the â€œcultureâ€? of the Bitterroot National Forest to â€œget the cut out,â€? far beyond the capacity of the forest to sustain, until the nation enacted environmental laws to curb those excesses. It was once common for nearly every retail establishment in the Bitterroot to have videocassette rentals as a sideline. Weâ€™ve moved on. Bitterrooters for Planning suggests that the greater narrative, and the more relevant one going forward, is Ravalli Countyâ€™s continuing ability to adapt, diversify, and even prosper in the face of changing circumstances â€“ and even in the face of resistance from its political â€œleadership.â€? We need our county commissioners to tear their gaze away from the rear-view mirror, and instead to look ahead â€“ and perhaps even to plan for? â€“ the future that is rapidly evolving, with or without them.

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the fact that the last large timber mill in Ravalli County shut down with millions of board feet of logs on hand and millions more under FS contract. After the mill closed, long trains of logs were hauled out of the valley every weekday for months. Despite very high lumber prices at the time, the owner said he could not make any money. The Forest Service cannot require a mill to saw NF logs. The Bitterroot NF cannot require logs cut on the BNF to be sawed in the Bitterroot Valley. The study ignores competition from Canada and national economic factors, and many other changes in the state and local economy. The study ignores the fact that some NF timber sales do not sell. There is no mention of the fact that in the 1980s many timber companies did not want to log NF timber sales they had already purchased, and actually paid the government money so they would not have to log them! As a result of false assumptions and ignoring relevant facts, the study is worthless, and the University of Montana should be

ashamed of it. Kirk Thompson Stevensville

Accountability can smart

Dear Editor, The Ravalli County Commissioners deserve a lot of credit for commissioning the report by the Bureau of Business and Economic research at the University of Montana examining the history of the timber industry in the Bitterroot Valley. Facts are always the best source of good policy decisions. However, facts are often obscured by political considerations. Management of our forests has suffered from policies adopted decades ago which seem to this layman to be intent on managing people more than forests. This from a recent newspaper article: â€œCommissioner Doug Schallenberger said that he didnâ€™t think it was all about the economy. He said it was also about the waste of good resources by letting it burn.

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â€˜Itâ€™s about fires and things burning up,â€™ he said.â€? (Bitterroot Star, November 7, 2018) I think Commissioner Schallenberger is absolutely right. The economic history was bad enough; but as one would expect, the rather bitter history will be explained away by the very environmental extremists that helped create the economic loss. It is noteworthy that as usual they dodge any iota of accountability. I suggest that the reported economic losses were, if anything, presented in a conservative manner. It would seem reasonable to add the costs of fighting the fires of 2000 and Roaring Lion, to name but a few. Commissioners, hold your heads up high and stick to your guns in forthcoming forest management planning sessions! You just got an overwhelming endorsement by the voters. Ed Sperry Stevensville

Thank you, Stevensville

Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Stevensville. For the support given, during the appointment process for the vacant town council position, from ward 2. I have accepted the town council position so that I can be able to serve the citizens of Stevensville. My agenda is to serve and listen to the community. If you have a concern about an issue pertaining to our community. I would hope that you would feel comfortable to come and talk with your council representative. I will make myself available to each and every one, to listen to you. I will do my very best to help you find a solution for your concerns. Remember that there are as many different opinions, as there are people. We as a council need to listen to what the majority say, and what is best for the community. I extend an invitation to all the citizens of Stevensville, to come the town council meetings. It would be nice to see more participation from the community, especially if there is an issue that concerns you. As a servant of the public, it is hard to know what people think, unless they come forward. At this time of thanksgiving, I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve this community. Jerry Phillips Stevensville

Thanks to Lone Rock School

Dear Editor, A big thank you to Lone Rock school for their great Veterans Day program and all the work the staff did in preparing it. Thank you, and all the valley schools who are teaching the students respect for the flag, and the veterans who served, so that we can be free. Freedom is never free, and it is good to know the area schools are letting the students know that there is always a sacrifice to pay to keep our American freedoms. Keep up the good work. Grace Wilson Stevensville

Almost all red

Dear Editor, Montana appears well down the road to becoming a one-party, Republican, deeply conservative state, like the states that surround us. Jon Testerâ€™s survival was an anomaly best explained by his personal popularity and his opponentâ€™s weakness. In the late 60s, and 70â€™s, when I was first cutting my teeth in politics, the Democrats were Montanaâ€™s dominant party. They controlled the statewide offices, including the entire congressional delegation, the legislature and the office of Governor. At Republican state conventions in that era, Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming and Great Falls native Senator Bill Roth of Delaware performed the keynote functions because there were no big-name Montana Republicans to do so. While some beneficial and historic reforms resulted from that time, Republicans were too weak to provide an adequate check on the Democrats for nearly a decade.

For part of that period, outnumbered by better than two to one, Republicans were unable to even prevent Democrats from changing parliamentary rules in the legislature. Unchecked power is never a healthy thing in a representative democracy, no matter whoâ€™s in power. What a difference a half century makes. Montana is now a Republican red and increasingly one-party state. That, and his personal grudge against Tester, is no doubt why President Trump kept returning to Montana to rescue the shaky Matt Rosendale candidacy. While the Trump strategy failed to defeat Tester by a whisker, it might have succeeded in revealing the power of the red tide now rising here. My take is that at the beginning of the recent campaign, Tester was widely accepted as the genuine article, with Montana deep both in his heart and under his fingernails. While that reputation was diminished by the attacks of the campaign, it was still intact enough that a sizable 15% of the Republican leaning Montanans who voted for Trump in 2016, voted for Tester this year, when only the most loyal Republicans stuck with Rosendale whose singular appeal was his attachment to Trump, even as he continued to pronounce the name of his adopted state, â€œMun-tahâ€™-nah.â€? Perhaps Trump made a race of it for Rosendale, but I have a wise friend, the most astute observer of Montana politics I know, who detected larger implications in the unprecedented presidential visits. They created greater interest in the election, with the likely result of increasing turnout in an increasingly Republican state. While not quite enough to rescue Rosendale, higher voter turnout might have been the key factor in the defeat of I-185 and I-186, the tobacco tax and clean water ballot issues, both of which were unpopular with Republicans. A high voter turnout might have aided Republicans in other races, including stifling Democrat gains in the legislature. Rosendale would have been the robotic supporter of a polarizing President at a time the constitutional systems of checks and balances is as vital as any time in American history. It is good that Montanaâ€™s legislative delegation, as in the 1970â€™s, is not entirely made up of the same party. Bob Brown Helena

Correction

Dear Editor, Thank you for the article about the shelter. However, there was an important item that needs to be corrected. In our conversation with the reporter, we told her that â€œ... no fees were ever charged...to the victims of the fires here in Ravalli County for the safekeeping of their pets...â€? It was mistakenly reported that there are no reclaim fees charged at the shelter for the return of pets to owners. Since the shelter receives no funding from the county, we do collect â€œcareâ€? fees to help us keep the doors open to those who need us. Eve Burnsides, Operations Manager Bitter Root Humane Association

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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.

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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.

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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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. 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

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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, 2 to 5 p.m. (winter hours). Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.

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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

Volunteer opp

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Center for Spiritual Life

Center for Spiritual Life holds Sunday Services at 328 Fairgrounds Road, across from Hamilton High School. Come hear inspiring ideas and uplifting music. Meditation begins at 9 a.m., service begins at 9:30 a.m., stay for fellowship in the Social Hall at 10:45 a.m. For further information call Dave Schultz at 381-2355, visit CSLBitterroot.org, or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.

Course in Miracles study groups

There are now two meeting times for the Course in Miracles study group. Join one of the weekly ongoing and deepening discussions of A Course in Miracles, a journey of spiritual transformation. The morning class meets Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon; the evening class meets Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m., both at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. By donation. More information on Facebook at CSLBitterroot, or visit cslbitterroot.org, or call Selma (AM) at 381-6480 or Ken (PM) at 3812067.

WINter Wellness Challenge

It’s free to participate in the WINter Wellness Challenge, a health-focused incentive program. This challenge is geared to encourage any adult (18+) to engage in any form of physical activity – dance classes, downhill skiing, hiking, kickboxing DVD at home, whatever! Every time you completes some sort of physical activity in the boundaries of Ravalli County now through February 15, you can enter it into a drawing for prizes. The more you move, the more chances you can enter. Every time counts. Record it at Ravalli.msuextension.org/walking. html OR complete a paper form at MSU/Ravalli Extension Office. For more information contact your Extension office at 375-6611.

Audubon calendars available

Bitterroot Audubon has the perfect gift to send to loved ones. It is lightweight, packs easily and shows off the beauty of the Bitterroot so well. It is the 2019 Bitterroot Audubon Calendar featuring some of the stunning avian friends that live here. The photos were taken by talented Bitterroot photographers with drawings of birds by Victor 4th and 5th graders. These useful and informative calendars are only $15 and the proceeds stay in the valley for Bitterroot Audubon’s work on conservation, education and scholarship projects. Help a local non-profit help the valley’s habitat and wildlife! Calendars available at: Florence and Stevensville Ace, Valley Drug and Variety, Noah’s Ark, Corvallis Merc, Hamilton Gifts, Bitterroot Drug, Robbins Hallmark and Art Focus.

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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 Adventure Series

“Favorite Things” is the theme of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Express your joy for your favorite things and create your own piece of art. Use pictures from magazines, bold markers, and glittery glue to make a colorful collage. For more information call 363-3338.

Model train display

The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) will run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, on Saturday, November 24 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.

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Monday: Breakfast - Muffins, fruit, milk; Lunch - Beef Steaks, mashed potatoes & gravy, gears, wheat bread & butter, milk Tuesday: Breakfast - Egg & Cheese Wraps, fruit, milk; Lunch - Homemade Mexican Beef & Noodle Casserole, tossed salad, apple slices, wheat Bread & butter, milk Wednesday: Breakfast Breakfast Sandwich, fruit, milk; Lunch - Chicken Sandwich on Bun, sweet corn, peaches, wheat bread & butter, milk Thursday: Breakfast Bagels, fruit, milk; Lunch - Asian Chicken with Brown Rice, stir-fry veggies, oranges slices, wheat bread & butter, milk Friday: Breakfast - Pancake on a Stick, fruit, milk; Lunch Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, tossed salad, mixed fruit, wheat bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk.

Rotary Club

Jen Dunn, Director of Home Health and Hospice at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, November 26 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.

Tues, November 27 Republican Women’s Club

Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, November 27 at 11:30 a.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speaker will be State Senator Fred Thomas giving us his thoughts on the 2019 Legislative session. There will also be installation of 2019 officers. Ravalli County Republican Women meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Darby Turkey Trot Mountain lion Turkey Trot + Commupresentation nity 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

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Biologist, on Tuesday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at the Bitterroot River Inn. Jay will be presenting the Statewide Proposed Mountain Lion Management Plan. Along with the presentation, public comment will be accepted. You can also comment on fwp.mt.gov website before January 11th.

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.

Scavengers of the Bitterroot program

What is your favorite scavenging 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 208 Main Street, Stevensville. All library programs are free and open to the public.

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.

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The public is invited to a joint meeting of the Stevensville Town Council and the Stevensville Park Board on Thursday, November 29 at 7 p.m. at the town hall, 206 Buck, to discuss security issues and concerns at Lewis and Clark Park. The public is invited to provide input on issues and possible solutions, including the installation of surveillance cameras. The Council and Park Board, with public input, will navigate through a problem-solving process to define the security issues at Lewis & Clark Park and suggest solutions that can be implemented and evaluated for effectiveness.

Fri, November 30 Museum Country Christmas “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, mandolins, 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 Living Nativities

Come kick off the month of December by celebrating the reason for the season at the first annual Living Nativities at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds on Saturday, December 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. Since this is also the Worldwide Day of Service, there will be a canned food drive to help the needy in our communities. If your church group or family would like to participate, there are spaces available. You won’t want to miss live nativities, caroling, and refreshments so be sure to mark it on your calendar. Contact Joe Jessop at 360-2180 if you are interested in helping.

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.

Sat, December 2 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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It appeared the Hamilton Broncs were just getting the Billings Central Rams’ defense figured out when time ran out at the State Class A championship football game. The hometown Broncs scored their last touchdown with a minute, 10 seconds remaining to pull within seven but couldn’t recover the onside kick afterwards to make another run. Billings Central won, 28-21, for the championship. Last year, Hamilton eliminated Billings Central in the semi finals and it seems that Billings Central set their goal to reverse that loss this year. Billings Central coach Jim Stanton said his team, “worked their tails off to get to this point, it could have gone either way. We have contrasting styles, we just found a way to win.” It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for a championship football game. With the sun shining and a crowd of over 1,600, the atmosphere was no less electric than the Cat/Griz game in Missoula. Hamilton took the opening kickoff and moved up the field behind the running of Michael Golden. With fourth down and two yards to go, Hamilton went for it and drew Billings Central off sides for another first down. But then the Rams’ defense clamped down and forced a punt. Hamilton punted five times in this game, about three more than the average game. Hamilton was able to stop the Rams in the next possession and took over on their own

Hamilton’s Carson Rostad rumbles up the field as a Billings Central player tries to stop him. Flanking Rostad are Dalton Jessop (66), Mike Graves (50), Tyler Burrows (60), Carter Lake (54), and Jacob Campbell (62). Jean Schurman photo. 22-yard line. Quarterback Carson Rostad broke loose for a 30-yard gain to give the Broncs some momentum. With the ball on the 15, Rostad passed to Tucker Jones for the six points. The PAT was no good.

Billings Central marched the ball down the field in the second quarter and was knocking on the door at the four-yard line. Hamilton’s Golden got a hand on the ball and stripped it out of the Billings Central player’s hand. Hamilton

took over on the one yard line. However, the Rams’ defense was ramping up and stopped Hamilton from moving the ball. Billings Central took over and after a stop on the three-yard line by Tucker Jones, the Rams’ Jack

Studer went the other way and raced in from two yards out. Central scored again just three minutes later when Duncan Kraft broke loose and raced for 80 yards for six points. The PAT by Camden Capser was good for both TDs. “We work together as a unit,” said Central’s quarterback Joe Byorth. “We had to limit them, they are a good team but we had to limit their opportunities, no deep routes.” Hamilton’s offense only ran 322 plays compared to the 520 of Billings Central. Hamilton had 186 yards passing and only 136 yards rushing on 22 carries while Billings Central had 430 yards on 66 carries. “It’s hard to run the ball against that front three,” said

Hamilton coach Bryce Carver of Central’s defense. “That front three is really good. And when you have a kid like (Chrishon) Dixon out there, a good athlete, it just shuts things down. It’s hard to whip the ball around like we’re used to.” Kraft scored again in the third quarter for Billings Central on a two-yard push. This came after the Broncs had to punt the ball away after being pushed back by four penalties in a row. On the kickoff by Billings Central, Golden returned the ball out to the Broncs’ 29-yard line. He got the call on the next play and crisscrossed his way down the field to the Rams’ 29-yard line. Then Rostad hit Tyler Barns for another first down, and then another first down. With the ball on the 2-yard line, Rostad pushed through for the score. Only 27 seconds had elapsed. The two-point conversion was good when Rostad hit Brock Jones in the end zone. “The kids made some great moves,” said Carver. “They got a great crease. It’s what we’ve done all year and we were able to capitalize on that drive.” The Broncs had another chance on their kickoff when Philip Knisely fumbled the ball inside the 20-yard line. However, another Ram picked it up at the 14. Billings Central then marched down the field and scored again when Byorth ran 17 yards for the score just after the fourth quarter began. “At halftime of the second game of the year, we were down by maybe a touchdown or two and I know we’re a good second-half team,” said senior Tyler Barnes. “We were saying we’ve been here before and we know what we can do. We just ran out of time.” With time running out and fourth down and 10 to go at the 45-yard line, Rostad ducked and dived for a first down. He passed to Barnes for another first down and then hit Golden for the final touchdown of the game. The PAT by Clay Keller was good. This was Hamilton’s only loss of the season. Carver said that although he has a great group of younger kids, it is going to be tough to lose the leadership of those seniors.

Hunter harvest steady across West-Central area

Even though the sun was shining, it was chilly in the shade of the grandstand but you wouldn’t know it from these Bronc faithful. Jean Schurman photo

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Big game harvest in westcentral Montana maintained a steady pace through the fourth weekend of the general hunting season, bringing totals in line with average. At the hunter check station near Bonner, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) biologists and University of Montana student volunteers have checked 61 elk, 31 mule deer and 202 white-tailed deer so far this hunting season. Bonner’s elk total is lower than last year’s 76, but higher than the five-year average for this point in the hunting season. The white-tailed deer total at Bonner is a bit under 2017 and the fiveyear average, while mule deer tallies are up from last year.

At the check station near Darby, harvest reports show 123 elk, compared to 134 last year, while white-tailed and mule deer tallies are a bit up from 2017. FWP Biologist Liz Bradley also operated a Fish Creek check station, west of Missoula, over the weekend, checking 215 hunters with 23 white-tailed deer and 3 mule deer. “All in all, harvest is on track with what we expect to see at this point of the season, and a bit of snow and colder temperatures last week really helped boost hunter success in some spots,” said Mike Thompson, FWP Region 2 Wildlife Manager. Hunters have just a few days left in the season, which closes on Sunday, November 25.

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Doc White and winter fishing

There have been few people more widely loved in the Bitterroot Valley than Doctor Marshall White. For the years he lived here he was an OBGYN who may have delivered some of you. Your parents would remember him, if you don’t, from your first introduction to the world if his were the first human hands to touch you. He delivered my youngest son, Matt, now twenty-eight years old. Today, Matt’s favorite

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan piece of water is still the West Fork, where he learned to fish as a young boy and where Marshall and I spent a lot of time in the years before and after Matt’s birth. When he decided to raise his family in the Bitterroot, away from the social plagues of big city life, he left a practice at the world-renown Scripps Medical Center in San Diego, where he taught advanced surgical techniques to other surgeons and took on the difficult pelvic surgery cases they were reluctant to touch. When he gave up that career the valley gained a worldclass pelvic surgeon and obstetrician. He delivered babies and saved women’s lives here and for a while served as chief of staff at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. My friend Doc White For the most part the community didn’t know him as the Harvard Medical School-trained physician who held a chair from Harvard, or the top-flight Navy surgeon at Walter Reed before he became an OBGYN surgeon and taught at Scripps; to most of us he was simply Doc White. I was privileged to know Doc White as a dear and close friend. On his occasional visits to the valley these days, he drops in at the shop and we stay in loose touch through email the rest of the time. Before he moved to the valley our friendship grew over the fly tying bench at my shop. When the fishing was slow he’d pass the time at the shop. We tied flies, told stories, and pursued the arcane intricacies of our craft.

This quiet, unassuming, and warm man was a gifted fly tyer. When he moved up here our friendship deepened. We fished together. When he wanted share the Bitterroot with visiting friends and medical colleagues, he became a favorite guide client. When either of us wanted that rare companionship which occurs with a best fishing buddy, or simply had to get away, we fished together. We spent a lot of time together in those days. I remember one day in particular: If Marshall had a surgery I’d often meet him at the hospital and take him fishing afterward. He’s stash his waders, vest, hat, and rod case in his locker and I’d wait for him in the physician’s lounge. On this particular day an ER doctor that we both knew smiled and greeted me with the usual, “Hi, Chuck – waiting for Marshall?” I nodded and smiled back. His face turned serious, almost grim. “It’ll be a while,” he said. “He has a tough one this morning.” I waited. Nearly three hours later Marshall emerged. His face was ashen. I watched as he peeled his gloves off, washed his hands, and didn’t say much. We rushed to his locker, grabbed his gear, and headed at a dog-trot for my truck. On the way to the river he finally spoke. “For five hours, Chuck, I had that woman’s life in my hands. There was no letup – no margin for error.” After a while I asked, “Do you need to grab something to eat?” I knew it had been many long hours since he’d had any food. “Not now,” he said. “Let’s just go to the river.” The river, that November day, was chilly. There were patches of the year’s first snow still on the ground. Our chances of catching fish might be slim, but he had to be on the river anyway. On about his fifth cast I finally saw all the tension go out of him. There was a deep breath, a falling of the shoulders, and as he relaxed the familiar graceful flow returned to his casting stroke. That’s why he wanted me to bring him here, I thought. And it was a privilege to be there. Marshall’s approach A few more casts and Marshall was fast into a plump sixteen-inch rainbow. Then there was another, and several more after that. He was fishing the soft water in a riffle corner with a #14 or #16 Bird’s Nest – a nondescript nymph that looks a little bit like everything a trout might eat. Meanwhile, I was fishing the

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deep currents of the main run with a streamer, and then a big stonefly nymph. If I’m going to fish, I thought, I may as well try for a big one. It didn’t happen. The water was too cold for the trout to chase a streamer. After a certain point, their respiration slows to practically nothing, they hold in place, and keep themselves alive by feeding reflexively on whatever is most easily captured. When water temperatures

Obituaries Arlene McNeil

Hamilton - Arlene McNeil, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born Arlene Lucille Bechard on June 10, 1934 at St. Joseph, Kansas, to Edmond and Albertine Bechard, she was raised on a farm near Clifton, KS. She attended Sherman School in rural Clifton and graduated from Clay Center High School in 1952. Most of her life was spent in the north-central Kansas area, until she retired to Hamilton, Montana. She worked at jobs ranging from telephone switchboard operator to interior decorator at McNeil Building & Decorating in Morganville, KS. Survivors include one son, Kevin Chappell and wife, Pam of Helena, MT; daughters Kathleen Kuehn and husband, Tony of

Missoula, MT, Kelly Christensen and husband, Ted of Parkville, MO, Deb Eckheart and partner, Dan Browder of Hamilton, MT,

Phyllis (Bradley) Ouellette

June 22, 1928 - Nov. 16, 2018

drops below the mid-forties, trout don’t move too fast or too far to take their food. As Marshall said, you have to hit them right in the face with your fly. And then, the fly with the best chance of success should look like something they see most of in that semi-dormant state: small, sparse nymphs. Since that day, I’ve done best during winter with flies like he used: small nondescript nymphs like Bird’s Nests, pheasant tails, and other sparse nymphs in dark colors work best. You have to pick the right water, and then comb the water with your casts. Start close, and work your way out. Easy pickup, easy laydown, repeat. Current speeds of more than two feet per second probably won’t get you much. The diamond chop at the edge of some riffle corners, or the slowmoving seam inside the faster main current, are prime lies for winter trout. Light tippet and the smallest of indicators complete the terminal setup. When Marshall lived here, he fished all twelve months of the year. Along the way, he got a lot of it figured out. This November, with some still-pleasant days to fish left on the calendar, his approach will work well for the Bitterroot’s winter trout. 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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It’s with heavy hearts that we share the news that our beloved mom and grandma, Phyllis Ouellette, gave up her sweet and loving spirit in the early morning hours of November 16, 2018. How do we convey in just a few paragraphs such a life well lived? She loved unconditionally, gave generously and lived a life of unwavering faith. Phyllis Maxine was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Neil and Ann (Ohman) Bradley on June 22, 1928. Four years older, her sister Jeanette (Jean) was her protector and best friend growing up, fighting many battles for her on the playground. After the stock market crash of 1929, the family returned to live on the family farm near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Though she lived on a farm, she loved being stylish. She was often teased about needing to put on lipstick to go milk the cows. She continued these habits throughout her life and even at age 90 was always carefully dressed down to matching shoes and jewelry. In the early 1950s, Phyllis was persuaded by her cousin to move to Great Falls where they experienced many carefree and fun adventures. She was introduced to a handsome young man named Ben Ouellette who eventually convinced her that he was worthy of her; they married on September 4, 1954, in Great Falls. Just 10 months later they welcomed their fiery haired daughter Cyndi into the world. About 16 months later their shy little Lynne joined her. Fourteen months later bulldozer Jeff was born. They took a short break from having babies before welcoming gentle Tom to complete their family in 1961. Phyllis was a bank teller for many years, retiring from First National Bank as Head Teller. She was a stickler for a balanced checkbook and kept meticulous records. She was a giver of practical gifts, but always with great love. She lived by the motto, “The good Lord helps those who help themselves.”

Loading up the family into their old Shasta pull trailer, the Ouellettes spent almost every summer weekend camping at Georgetown Lake, Hauser Lake or Lake Mary Ronan. She was a lover of a good roaring fire, good food and crazy card games which were always played for money. Fish feared her. Oh, the fishing stories we could tell. Dancing was a pastime she and Benji enjoyed and they were ADVERTISING fun to watch on the dance floor. After retirement, they traveled each winter to soak up the Arizona sun with her sister Jean and hubby Dick and they always managed to have an adventure or two and hilarious stories to tell afterwards. Whether it was a once in a lifetime trip to Italy, a cruise to Alaska or trips to Hawaii, she and Ben lived life to the fullest. She was also a gardener, a canner, was a meticulous seamstress and embroidered beautifully. Phyllis had a great sense of humor and delighted in a good joke. She loved telling slightly naughty ones though she often messed up the punchline. She enjoyed it when her sons-in-law teased her and she teased them right back. Mom was committed to the sanctity of life, all life, and she started the Right-To-Life movement in Hamilton. She put her money where her mouth was, raising thousands of dollars for poor mothers to give them a hand up. She always treated those struggling women with dignity, helping countless mothers overcome hardships. She was honored with the Right-To-Life volunteer

Cyndi McNeil and partner, Nick Westberry of Hamilton, MT; and stepchildren Troy McNeil and wife, Tammy of Hastings, NE, Mark McNeil of Denver, CO and Michelle McNeil of Reedsport, OR; sisters Jean Lyon and JoAnn Kempton, and brother LaVern Bechard, all of Kansas; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, three brothers, a son, David Chappell, and a step-daughter, Stephanie McNeil. Services will be private, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Partners in Home Care Hospice, 2673 Palmer Street, Missoula MT 59801. of the year award for her efforts, an award she was humbled and honored to receive. Phyllis had a generous heart and gave selflessly to those in her community who were in need. She always saw the good in people, no matter how hard they were to love. She had a sweet and trusting nature but also had a way of respectfully standing up for herself when needed. She never gave up on anyone or anything in her life. Mom was devoted to the Catholic Faith and attended Sunday Mass and daily Mass. She was a believer in prayer. She loved and was well-loved by her many devoted church friends. A yearly highlight was a visit to St. Gertrude’s Retreat Center with her friends, where they enjoyed a weekend of prayer, fellowship and great food. She will be forever missed by her sister Jean, Cyndi (Tom) Steigers, Lynne (Al) Gilfillan, Jeff (Suzy) Ouellette and Tom Ouellette. Those who are honored to call her Grandma are Chelsea (Scott), Rachel (Bryson), Annie (Jeremy), Allyse (Ethan), Dylan, Stephanie (Cody), Shelby, Hannah and Libby. She earned the title of “Apple Grandma”, bestowed on her because of her famous apple pies, by great grandchildren Lane, Anderson, Dylan, Bennett, Witt, Addi, Lilly, Avery, and Ember. She is expecting another great grandchild in the spring. Her bonus daughter Vicky Larson will miss her as well. She is also survived by her great granddaughter London of Los Angeles. Welcoming her to heaven are her parents, husband Ben and cherished grandson Dylan. We can only imagine their reunion. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Hamilton; Reverend James A. Connor will be presiding. Donations may be sent to St. Francis Catholic Church P.O. Box 593 Hamilton, MT 59840. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory is honored to care for the family. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

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Kenneth Bransby Bransby Law Firm, P.C. 515 Main Street Stevensville, Montana 59870 Phone: (406) 777-1000 bransbylaw@gmail.com Attorney for Petitioner William Gauthier MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ANNA KATHERYN GAUTHIER, Decedent. Cause No. DP-l8-73/6 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Petitioner, by and through his counsel. Kenneth· Bransby of Bransby Law Firm, P.C., has requested that a Hearing be scheduled in the above captioned matter regarding the appointment of William Gauthier as Personal Representative for the Estate of Anna Katheryn Gauthier. Hearing upon said matter will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in the above-named Court. This Hearing is being rescheduled from the Hearing previously scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in order to allow time for proper publication. DATED this 14th day of November, 2018. /s/ Kenneth Bransby CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Lisa Wallace, hereby certify that on November l4, 2018, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served upon the party of record in the matter by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, to the persons at the addresses below: William Gauthier 765 Bourne Lane Victor, MT 59875 Richard P. Judd 3123 40th Avenue Court E Space 8 Tacoma, WA 98443 Carol K. Thompson 12317 Heron Place Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Diane E. Sinclair 440 Hunters Green NW Edmonton AB T6R 3CI Canada BS 11-21, 11-18, 12-5-18. MNAXLP

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Cumulative Totals for First Five Weekends of the Season | Oct. 20-Nov. 18, 2018

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Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014b

No. of Hunters 3,346 3,416 3,418 3,899 3,864

Elk 143 146 121 198 136

Mule deer 29 20 20 25 27

Whitetailed deer 48 45 63 71 89

Black bear 2 2 2 0 1

Moose 2 0 0 0 1

Sheep Goat 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0

% Hunters w/ game 6.8 6.3 6.1 7.6 6.7

Total animals 228 215 210 295 257

Wolf 1 0 2 1 1

Snow deptha (in.) 14 25 2 18 22

Not operating; Upper Clark Fork CWD surveillance check stations in operation instead (near Hall & Porter's Corner)

Anaconda 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Bonner 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 All 2018 Stations 2017 through 2016 3rd week 2015 2014

894 1,053 1,241 1,377 4,681 5,007 5,373 5,647 5,046 8,027 9,317 9,844 10,787 10,287

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