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Covering the Bitterroot Valley – “Where Montana Begins!”
Volume XXXV, Number 15
Best Body of Work
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Covering the Bitterroot Valley – “Where Montana Begins!”
Commissioners make decision on Hayes Creek Road issue By Michael Howell
Bitterroot artist Bobbie McKibbin seen here working on a landscape along the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Yellowstone Forever’s photographer Matt Ludin.
Hayes Creek Road, located on the west side of the valley south of Hamilton in the Charlos Heights area, will remain open up to the Forest Service boundary where public vehicle traffic is restricted. At a meeting on October 23, the Ravalli County Commissioners took the position that Hayes Creek Road is a public road, created by prescriptive easement until a court determines otherwise. This means, according to Deputy County Attorney Dan Browder, that the gate placed across the roadway by a local landowner can be considered an obstruction to the public right of way. The commissioners also moved to contact the landowners about the obstruction along with a notice that the obstruction must be removed immediately. In Montana, the public establishes a prescriptive easement across private property after five years of adverse use.
The commissioners viewed aerial photos from the 1970s showing that the current roadway, which deviates from the platted right of way, was in place at that time. Browder said that there is a 1942 aerial photo that “shows it pretty much where it is now.” Browder, from the beginning maintained that the county has a very strong case for prescriptive easement based on this evidence. In terms of the county’s legal liabilities over the issue he noted that the landowner who placed the gate across the road, Mr. German, does not own the property on which the gate was placed, which belongs to a woman named Patricia Jennings. Consequently German may lack standing to argue his point in court. Darby District Ranger Eric Winthers said that the Forest Service believes it is a county road up to the Forest Service boundary where it becomes a Forest Service road. The forest road is currently closed to public vehicular use (except for one property owner
further up the road requiring access) but open to the public on foot or by horse. Winthers said that the agency has understood that it is a county road since a 1989 letter from the Ravalli County Attorney at the time confirmed it. “We recommend maintaining the status quo,” he said. Commission Chair Jeff Burrows said that even if the road was built within the platted easement it would not remove the prescriptive right that the public already has on the other roadway and would not address the issues being raised by the landowners which have more to do with littering and trespassing problems. Commissioner Greg Chilcott said, “It would be nice to be talking to the property owner, Mrs. Jennings.” After going round and round with Mr. German without any real resolution, the commissioners finally made their decision to contact the landowners and have the obstruction removed.
McKibbin awarded Best Body of Work at prestigious show Permit issued for gravel pit
By Michael Howell
Local artist Bobbie McKibbin has returned from the second annual Yellowstone Plein Air Invitational with more honors. McKibbin’s work earned her an award for excellence in the 2018 inaugural Invitational. This time she was awarded the Best Body of Work award for the entirety of the work that she produced at the 2019 event.
The 5-day invitational held in Yellowstone National Park is put on by the Yellowstone Forever Institute and celebrates the current and historical presence of art in Yellowstone. This year 16 of the best artists in the nation participated in painting “en plein air” (outside on-site) demonstrations in several places around the park including Specimen Ridge Trailhead, Yellowstone Lake, Artist Point, and Castle Geyser.
Artist Bobbie McKibbin with one of her Yellowstone pieces and the award she received at the recent Yellowstone Plein Air Invitational. Michael Howell photo.
FWP seeking info on mule deer found in Charley’s Gulch east of Hamilton
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on two mule deer bucks that were shot and left on private property near the end of Charley’s Gulch Road east of Hamilton. Access to this area is predominately through Charley’s Gulch Block Management Area (BMA). The deer were shot and abandoned just off the road, near where it’s gated at the boundary of US Forest Service land. Only a small portion of meat was taken from one deer, and the rest was left to waste. Anyone who visited this specific area during the first few
days of November is encouraged to call Warden Singleterry directly at 406-240-0764 to report any observations they had. Information can also be reported to FWP by calling 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800847-6668). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a conviction. In related news, hunter success rates increased in second week of big game hunting season. Latest results on deer and elk harvest in our area can be found on page 14.
Park visitors got the opportunity to attend the daily painting demonstrations and the paint-out that gathered all the artists to paint in one location at the same time at Madison Junction. A banquet and art auction was held at Old Faithful Lodge Recreation Hall on the last day. What McKibbin manages to do in her own style is produce a complex arrangement of spots, dashes, squiggles and smudges of color that, at a certain distance, congeal into a place that you cannot only see, you can breathe it in. “My work is shaped by living and working in the West,” said McKibbin. “I see myself as a kind of reporter, someone who documents, a witness to the mystery and beauty that surrounds us. My work faithfully records a sense of place and at the same time celebrates the act of drawing and image-making.” McKibbin’s work is on display at the Radius Gallery in Missoula or you can visit her Drawn West Studio west of Stevensville by appointment. Call (406) 777-3226 or email MCKIBBIN@grinnell.EDU. You may also visit her website at www.bobbiemckibbin.com.
near Big Creek
By Michael Howell
On October 30, the Opencut Mining Section at the Department of Environmental Quality issued a permit to mine gravel to Wade Moudy. The Moudy Pit Site covers 13.7 acres with 4.7 acres currently bonded for excavation purposes. The permit will allow up to 500,000 cubic yards of gravel to be removed across the 13.7 acres, although the applicant is only seeking a bond for 4.7 acres initially. Moudy first applied for the permit in early 2017. The proposal was controversial, due primarily to concerns about the impact on groundwater in the area and Big Creek which flows nearby. There were other objections such as impacts on existing ditches in the area, increased traffic at Bell Crossing intersection and other disturbances related to the operation such as noise, etc. During the review process, DEQ considered public comments submitted before, during and after the public meeting held in Hamilton on December 12, 2017. Based
This map shows the location of the Moudy gravel pit site and the nearby Townsend gravel pit site. Both permit applications were initiated around the same time in 2017. DEQ has been dealing with them in tandem for the last two years, although each stands alone as a separate permit. Both permits drew significant public opposition at the public meeting held to address them jointly in 2017. The Moudy Pit application was recently approved on October 30, 2019. The Townsend Pit has not yet been approved. on its review of the proposal and comments, a series of deficiency letters were issued on March 16, 2018, April 25, 2019, August 14, 2019, and September 26, 2019
before finally approving the permit request on October 30. See GRAVEL, page 16
Attorney says payment of fireworks claim legal – council votes to censure mayor
By Michael Howell
The October 24 Stevensville Town Council meeting was not live streamed due to technical difficulties, but an audio record of the meeting was made and is available on the town’s web site. Mayor Brandon Dewey was not in attendance and as a result, Council President Steve Gibson chaired the meeting. Although adopting the final budget was on the agenda, the council decided to take no action on it in the mayor’s absence and because council members had not had time to study it. Gibson said that he had just received the 40-page document that day and in a cursory look had noted that the budget wasn’t balanced. It had more expenditures than revenues. He said it could
not be approved without being first brought into balance and that would be difficult to do since he had not had time to study it all. Urged by the Town Clerk to move forward with the budget, he said that he appreciated her problem, but the fault was not with the council. He said the process should have started earlier. Council member Robin Holcomb said she too had only just received the budget and had not read it. “I can’t pass a budget if I don’t know what’s going on,” said Holcomb. A special meeting to consider the budget was set for Wednesday, October 30. The council then heard a report from Town Attorney Scott Owens about the mayor’s payment
of the fireworks claim. Former councilperson Bob Michalson co-signed, along with the Mayor, the check to pay the fireworks vendor $4,915.50. But after that, Michalson changed his mind and called the bank to have the payment stopped. When the Mayor was informed that the payment had been stopped, he took action to override the stop and the bank paid the vendor. Michalson claims he stopped the payment because it was not in the budget and did not get approved by the council. Town Attorney Scott Owens replied to the allegations at the meeting verbally and promised a written follow up. He said what it boiled down to was whether the fireworks were in the budget or not. He said that after talking with Michalson and the Mayor
and reviewing the budget and the associated Purchasing Policy, he concluded that the expenditure was legal because it was approved by the council when they approved the budget containing the fireworks display. He said it was not an over-expenditure of the fund either. There was plenty of money in the fund to cover it. He said not only was the item in the budget but the check written to pay for it was signed by both Michalson and the Mayor. Asked what the repercussions might be if the council did not approve the claim, Owens stated that it would get flagged in the town’s audit, but if it happened twice in a row, citizens could sue. He said the claim that was See STEVI, page 3
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GRAND OPENING! Join Us for the Grand Opening of our new Physical Therapy & Aquatic Center
Montana Group of students who attended the Youth Tour in front of the White House. Photos courtesy of Melissa Greenwood, Ravalli Electric Co-op.
Ravalli Electric Co-op sends youth to Washington, D.C.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH FROM 5-8 PM
Ravalli Electric Co-op (REC) will be selecting one lucky Bitterroot Valley high school student to travel to Washington, D.C. next June to join more than 2,000 other students from around the nation for the 2020 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The co-op is currently accepting Youth Tour contest applications for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Students on the Youth Tour will spend a week exploring Washington, D.C.’s historical monuments and museums, attend a Washington Nationals baseball game, participate in leadership training, and engage in one-onone conversations with elected officials on Capitol Hill. “The Youth Tour is the highlight of the summer for many students from Montana, and we are proud to sponsor and send one of our local students to Washington, D.C. every year to participate,” said Melissa Greenwood, REC’s Manager of Communications. “It’s a week full of jam-packed fun and exploration mixed with educational opportunities. These students will see history come
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alive and make forever friendships that will last a lifetime.” All Ravalli County high school students in grades 10-11 are eligible to apply. Students will need to submit a contest application along with a two-page essay, presentation, or video based on this year’s theme - ‘How can electricity be used to save and improve lives, especially in developing
nations?’ Contest applications and rules can be found on the Ravalli Electric Co-op website or picked up at the main office in Corvallis. The contest deadline is November 29, 2019. For more information on this contest or how to apply visit www.ravallielectric.com/ youth-programs/, or call Melissa Greenwood at 406-961-3001.
Jackie Westman of Stevensville, the 2018 winner of the Youth Tour Contest from Stevensville High School.
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continued paid was a valid claim. Council President Gibson said that the issue of the claim and its validity and the need to approve that claim was one thing, but the Mayor’s actions to pay it without council approval were another issue that could still be addressed apart from approving the payment. The motion to approve the claim was approved on a 3 to 1 vote with Holcomb dissenting. Despite the attorney’s opinion that the mayor’s payment of the claim was legal, the council decided to censure him for the action. They passed a motion on a 3 to 1 vote, with Council member Patrick Shourd dissenting, to censure him for his action which they believe was wrong under the constitution and
threatens the separation of powers. The motion included publishing a public notice of the censure in the newspaper. Gibson acknowledged that there was no penalty or punishment associated with the censure, but it was done to shame the perpetrator. Mayor Brandon Dewey said in a telephone interview later that the town attorney had looked into it and that the council actually has no authority to censure a mayor. It can only censure its own members. “We will probably not be publishing that public notice until they can show some authority to censure,” said Dewey. Councilor Holcomb then moved to “make the mayor pay back the $4,915.50 by the end of the year and show proof of it.” Gibson corrected Holcomb, stating that this was just “a
request.” “You are ‘requesting’ that he pay it back,” said Gibson. “We can’t make him pay it back.” “When do we hold our mayor responsible?” asked Holcomb. “He’s been doing this for years, paying things that haven’t been approved… When do we hold the mayor accountable for his actions? This has to stop.” She referenced a $27,000 claim for snow removal, the $4,000 plus for the fireworks and $34,000 in claims that she asked him three times not to pay until she could reestablish a council after the others all resigned. “He needs to know that he cannot continue to pay things that aren’t approved,” she said. Although it was noted that the council had no legal authority to make him pay, the motion to request him to pay was approved 3-0, with Shourd abstaining.
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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell
Guest Comment
AmeriCorps celebrates 25 years of service By Dan Ritter, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Community Service
Happy 25th Anniversary AmeriCorps! Each year, over 75,000 people serve in AmeriCorps across the US. Since 1994, national service has improved lives and landscapes, while transforming those who commit to serve. Service to others is an American tradition and, for over 25 years, AmeriCorps has unified diverse people through service to others. AmeriCorps grew from a renewed focus on civic engagement in America during the 1990s. President George H.W. Bush signed the 1990 National Service Act, creating the Commission on National and Community Service and funding national service pilot programs. In 1993, President Bill Clinton proposed and signed legislation creating AmeriCorps and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). That same year, the Governor’s Office of Community Service and the Governor-appointed Montana Commission on Community Service were formed to promote and expand national service and volunteer opportunities in Montana. On September 12, 1994, former Governor Racicot swore in Montana’s first 56 AmeriCorps members on the Capitol lawn. Earl Old Person, Blackfeet, introduced the opening ceremony and George Dennison, Chair of the first Montana Commission on Community Service, addressed the crowd. The first members served at Browning, Belknap, and with the Conservation Corps. Later that year, another 142 members joined. Over 10,000 Montanans have now served with AmeriCorps, earning over 23.8 million dollars for post-secondary education. Last year, more than 800 AmeriCorps members served at more than 600 locations across our state, meeting urgent needs and serving our communities, while gaining valuable skills and experience to advance their careers. Big Sky Watershed Corps, Montana Conservation Corps and Montana State Parks AmeriCorps members protect public lands, educate state parks visitors, and restore at risk ecosystems and waterways. Montana Energy Corps and 100 Fold Studio Corps conserve energy, provide innovative design solutions that maximize resources and improve
Community theatre can use help
Dear Editor, We are very grateful for the continued support of community over the last 25 plus years. Thanks to the continued support of local businesses and our community the Stevensville Playhouse is in a financially sound position at this time. The facility has undergone many improvements over the last 5 years making it a true treasure for our community. As with many non-profits we rely heavily on volunteers to keep things going. At this time, we are inviting you to consider becoming an active member/volunteer at the playhouse. There are many tasks that range from working the front of the house or checking mail and phone messages to serving on the board of trustees or creating publications for the theater. Without the support and involvement of community, members and volunteers the future of the theater is uncer-
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tain. If you would be interested in getting involved please contact us at info@stevensvilleplayhouse.org. The MAIN IDEA is that we need people more than one time. We need a seasonal commitment from Sept. thru May for our 4 shows and 1 special event. We give a 10% discount to members who work 25 or more hours. And you get to watch the show for free!! We are a non-profit and staffed by volunteers. (One exception is the Executive Director which has been a 5 to 15 hours per week paid position, but that is currently vacant and we don’t plan to fill it until next year.) We are trying not to burn out our board members who put in many, many hours. Here are some jobs for volunteers: • Managing web page, Facebook page, outdoor sign and posters, contact list and mailchimp • Creating: posters, playbills, mailers, costumes, props, sets, quarterly newsletters, • Organizing: building mate-
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efficiency in our schools and communities. Justice for Montanans, Community in Action Corps, and Montana Campus Compact provide direct services to citizens through health departments, nonprofits, and schools. Senior Corps engages over 4,500 Montanans into service, helping school children, other seniors, and partnering with many common- good focused organizations. Martin Luther King Jr said, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.� These words have never rang truer with hundreds of AmeriCorps and VISTA members serving Montanans every day, improving environments and public lands. Throughout their service terms, AmeriCorps members gain skills and resources, while communities become safer, smarter, and healthier. AmeriCorps alumni often stay in Montana, leading businesses, delivering nonprofit missions, and serving as AmeriCorps supervisors and program leaders. In Montana, AmeriCorps serves as an inspiration across generations, inviting us to invest in civic engagement. In an op-ed observing AmeriCorps’ 5th anniversary, former Governor Racicot stated, “It is precisely the job of government to foster good citizenship; our democracy depends on it.� Those words resonate the same today as they did twenty years ago. As we recognize the 25th Anniversary of AmeriCorps, it’s an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the legacy of service in Montana. Let this occasion represent a renewal of the call to serve for all Montanans. From local volunteerism, to a year national service, we can each serve in our own way. Join us! Visit serve.mt.gov to learn more. If you know a previous or current AmeriCorps member, VISTA, or a Senior Corps volunteer, thank them for serving. On behalf of the Governor’s Office of Community Service, thank you to all national service members who have and continue to serve Montana. You are valued. We are grateful for your contributions and continued service in our communities.
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Thank you, Daines and Tester; where are you, Gianforte?
Dear Editor, It is a breath of fresh air when members of congress put partisanship aside and work across the aisle. I applaud Republican Senator Daines and Democratic Senator Tester for championing the reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in February, and recently supporting an amendment for full, dedicated funding of LWCF in FY2020. Congressman Gianforte needs to support the bipartisan bill in the House that would also provide full, dedicated funding. LWCF is NOT funded by taxpayers. It was a commonsense, bi-partisan commitment by
congress in 1964 to use royalties from the extraction of natural resources—offshore oil and gas— to support the health of and public access to other natural resources— our land and water. It supports national parks and forests, critical wildlife habitat and drinking water, historic battlefields, and local parks, trails and recreation, including 70% of Montana’s public fishing access sites. The Montana lifestyle—and our $7.1 billion outdoor economy—owes much to LWCF. Over time, Congress has shirked its promise to the American people, diverting much of the annual $900 million from energy revenues intended for LWCF to other purposes. It’s time to get things back on track. Tester and Daines have stepped up. Where is Gianforte? Jamie Wolf Missoula
Public hearings
Dear Editor, Sadly, our President and his agents grossly neglected the USA Intelligence Agencies, and subverted the USA Department of State, by withholding desperately needed Military and Congressional approved military aid to Ukraine, in an endeavor forcing the President of Ukraine to go on TV and tell the world that Ukraine would investigate corruption by Joe Biden.
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Tragically, the President and his agents tried to hide from Congress, also the Military, recorded evidence of a 7/25/19 phone conversation with President Trump and President Zelensky of Ukraine. Tragically, our President made two big mistakes. He believed fake reports of a conspiracy theory. Worse yet, he believed Ukraine to be a corrupt country, where Zelensky would be forced to make a TV appearance which manipulated media, also fake news, would use to smear Joe Biden, the leading contender in the race to win the Presidency of the USA. Donald Trump and his agents did not want Congress, and the public, to know of events surrounding the 7/25 phone call. The 7/25 call, and series of attempts at secrecy, involves evident abuse of power, contempt of Congress, and obstructing justice. That fits the bigger pattern. For months, news outlets have pointed out President Trump’s abuses of Presidential power, contempt for Article 1 of the USA Constitution empowering Congress, and obstruction of justice. Fortunately, whistleblowers, and career officials now giving testimony to Congress, may have seen the bigger picture. The Ukraine scandal involves the second time Donald Trump endeavored to obtain foreigners to interfere with a USA Federal Election. Tragically, Donald Trump and his agents reached out to the Putin-Oligarch network to help Trump win the USA Federal 2016 Election. Tragically, the PutinOligarch network systematically interfered with our 2016 Presidential Election. Tragically, the Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash likely supported interferences in both the 2016 Presidential Election and the 2020 Presidential election. Fortunately, evidence linked to the Mueller report will be used as examplary evidence of when President Trump abused powers of his office, and obstructed justice. Fortunately, public sentiment has turned toward following the Constitution. What I find odd, is that our President clings to his biases, grossly neglects briefings, and lacks a work ethic. Of course, that makes him
the ideal President, for predatory Pharma, predatory finance, predatory fossil fuel entities, and predatory billionaires, that care not if foreigners interfere in USA elections. Chances are that a majority of the USA Senators would vote to convict the President of an impeachable offense. Of Constitutional course, now comes public hearings about who did what in the Ukraine scandal. In my opinion only, if one Senator a week will pivot to convict, in about ten weeks there might be 67 Senators aligned to convict. Of course, most of Montana will continue to proudly support Donald Trump. Bob Williams Stevensville
Thank you
Dear Editor: I would like to thank the many people who helped me when I fell this past week while watching a volleyball game at Corvallis High School. Your swift attention and help is deeply appreciated. God bless you all for your caring help. Kent Stenzel Hamilton
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Calendar
Hamilton Senior Center activities
Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m., Toenail Care by appt. 1st & last week; Bingo 1st & 3rd week, 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Toastmasters 6:30-8 a.m.; Western Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.; Clogging 1-4 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge for Fun, 10 a.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday: Stretch Exercise 9-10 a.m. Friday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Pinochle 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks, 1 p.m. Saturday: Flea market, 2nd week, Sept-May 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Special Bingo 1st week, Oct-May, 12 noon; Sunday: Bridge 1-5 p.m. For info: 363-5181.
Stevi Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 2nd and 4th Thursday: Cribbage at 12:15 pm Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.
Victor Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday - Men’s Coffee, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, dessert, beverage. Donation 60 and over $3.50, under 60 $6 (RSVP 642-3320) Tuesdays: Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pinochle with snacks, 7 p.m. Fridays - Ladies’ Coffee, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Victor Senior Center is located at 246 5th Avenue.
Florence senior lunches
Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.
Lolo senior lunches
Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches through MAS and CBS. Call 926-
2135 to schedule your lunch.
Golden Agers
The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multibid racehorse) are played on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 363-0142.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Monday: 7 p.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 5475 Farm Land Road, Lolo Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence 3rd Saturday: Women’s Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 224 Linder Street, Florence Sunday: Big Book Study Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Victor Senior Center, 243 5th Ave. Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.
Al-Anon
Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.
Narcotics Anon
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).
Free Indeed
Free Indeed, a faith-based addiction support group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 230 3rd Avenue in Victor. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.
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Overeaters Anon
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.
Morning TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Weigh-in starts at 8 a.m. and meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are fun while learning to eat healthier and lose some pounds. Guests are always welcome. Call Becky at 642-6368 or Margie at 375-5439 for more information. Check out the website at www. tops.org.
Evening TOPS
The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.
Exercise classes
The following sessions, all by donation, are held at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th: Mondays: Zumba Gold & Chair Zumba, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays: Chair Yoga, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Zumba Gold, 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi, 4 p.m. Fridays: Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Indoor Walking: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.12 noon. Please log in, 16 laps is a mile!
WIC clinics
Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$23,107; 2- $31,284; 3-$39,461; 4-$47,638; 5-$55,815. For each additional family member add $8,177. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.
Florence American Legion
Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.
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 Chuck at 253-380-7016.
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.
Addresses requested
American Legion Unit 94 is requesting addresses for those serving overseas from family and friends so that they may send Troop Boxes throughout the year. Contact Carol at 406-529-9908.
Stevi VFW
The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.
Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .
VA medical 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.
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.
Lions Club
The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its meetings the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. The club strength – besides being low key and getting a lot done – is helping provide assistance for glasses and hearing aids in Ravalli County. Contact Dixie Dies, 406-3810922, for more information.
Stevi Masons
The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first
Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.
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Victor Masons
Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.
Eastern Star
Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.
BPL storytime
It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.
DCPL storytime
Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.
NVPL storytime
Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Sapphire Quilt Club
The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call
Sunday Worship AM Worship at 12:0011p.m. In this Church there shall In this Church there shall be no no outcasts. be outcasts. Anna Arntz at 707-481-3233.
Fiber Arts Guild
Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information or visit http://bigskyfiberartsguild.org.
Knitters Guild
The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.
Doll Club
The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.
Model train club
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, on the First Friday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m., or by special request. The BVMRR Club will be running trains every Saturday over the holidays from Nov. 30-Dec. 21 from 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 every other month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Claudia at 406642-3477.
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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.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 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.
Toastmasters Club MomLife Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Mike Turner at 406-360-7262 or Jeanine New at 303-929-2430 for more information.
County recycling
The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 2 to 5 p.m. Final drop day will be Monday, December 30, after which all services will stop. Thank you, recyclers, for 10 years of recycling at RCR. Call Janice Lee at 360-9895 to volunteer or for more information.
Clothes Closet
The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of blankets, sheets and comforters. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 369-0394 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.
Family Shelter
The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot meets on the third Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at Canyon View Church, 195 Skalkaho Road. Everyone is welcome.
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.
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
Bitterroot MomLife is a gathering of moms with kids of all ages, meeting twice a month September-May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Come join in for “grown-up” conversation, brunch, activities, crafts, speakers, Go Deeper discussions and free childcare. For more info call the church office, 777-2592.
Dementia Caregiver Group
Are you a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’re invited to join in an informal group on the second Friday each month at 1 p.m. at The Living Center Chapel (second floor), 63 Main, Stevensville to share your concerns and experiences with others in a same or similar situation. If you would like to attend, your loved one is welcome to visit with facility residents with staff supervision during the meeting time. For more information contact Kati Aiken at Ravalli County Council on Aging, 363-5690.
Parkinson’s support group
A Parkinson’s support group meets the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at Sapphire Lutheran Homes. All are welcome. Contact Susan, 369-0535, for more information.
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 Center has two locations here in the Bitterroot Valley: Hamilton and Stevensville. Come research your family history with specialists who are happy and ready to assist you in finding your ancestral records. They can also help you organize photos and stories about people in your family tree. The Family History Center has free access to genealogical sites. You are invited to come and have fun discovering your family history at either of the two Family History Center locations. Hamilton Montana Family History Center Located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 401 N 8th Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Ring the bell at the WEST entrance for admittance (up high) Tuesday 11am-3pm Wednesday 11am-3pm and 6pm-8pm Thursday 11am-3pm You may call and schedule private or group appointments by calling 406-363-5146. Stevensville Montana Family History Center Located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road Stevensville, MT 59870 Ring the bell at the EAST entrance for admittance Monday 12pm-4pm Tuesday 9am-4pm Wednesday 6:30pm-9:00pm Thursday 12pm-4pm Friday 12pm-4pm You may call and schedule private or group appointments by
calling 406-777-5018.
or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.
Volunteer opp
Rainbow Refuge
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
Acoustic Jam
An acoustic music jam sponsored by the Bitterroot School of Music is held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rooted Music located at 100 Skeels Street, Suite A in Hamilton. All acoustic instruments are welcome as is anyone who would like to sing or just come and enjoy the music. For info contact Rooted Music at 406-363-5491.
Three Mile Coffee Club Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome. Good coffee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 777-3710.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the Victor Volunteer Fire Department support group. This group provides food for the Wednesday evening meetings of the Victor Fire Department. Support group members are responsible for one week per month only. What you decide to make is up to you, serving about 20 people. Soups, stews, casseroles, etc. and a dessert. Call Sharon at 642-3844 for additional information.
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 is a group of ordinary people determined to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this most important field of science. The group meets every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center in Hamilton. New members invited and welcomed. Visit the website at www// Quantumgb or e-mail blaise. favara@gmail or call 363-0683 for more information.
Center for Spiritual Life
Center for Spiritual Life holds Sunday Services at 328 Fairgrounds Road, across from Hamilton High School. Come hear inspiring ideas and uplifting music. Meditation begins at 9 a.m., service begins at 9:30 a.m., stay for fellowship in the Social Hall at 10:45 a.m. For further information call Dave Schultz at 381-2355, visit CSLBitterroot.org,
A spiritual support group for people of alternative lifestyles, and for those who love them. Meets every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Contact Jenny or Luanne at 3755237; RainbowRefuge406@gmail. com/
Drum Circle
Join in on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries! There are instruments to share. Meets at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol. com), Facebook at CSLBitterroot or visit the website: CSLBitterroot.org.
Saturday bingo
Special Saturday Bingo is held every third Saturday of the month at Victor Senior Center. Doors open at 12 noon, play at 1 p.m. $1 per card. $1 admission. Must be 18 to play. Snacks and coffee available. Everyone welcome. Call Glenda at 360-3074 for more information.
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Café takes place every other Tuesday evening (May 14) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Join in the philosophical discussions. Bring questions to be selected and discussed at the meeting. You are invited to examine, learn and think with others. Learn how others view the world. Together generate community, understanding and change together. Tea, coffee and cookies are provided.
Laundry Love
Laundry Love Hamilton, a monthly laundry event for homeless and low-income individuals/ families, takes place the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fast & Fluffy, 115 Pine Street, Hamilton. 3 loads per individual/family. Check in with a Laundry Love Hamilton volunteer to sign in and receive your washer card. All laundry detergent, fabric softener and quarters will be supplied by Laundry Love Hamilton. Laundry guests must remain on site. Laundry Love Hamilton is made possible by donations, business sponsorships, fundraisers and volunteers. For more information or to inquire on how your business/organization can help, contact Laundry Love Hamilton by email: laundrylovehamiltonmt@gmail. com.
Pickleball
Even though there will be a few more nice weather days for outdoor play this fall at the Stevensville courts, Mother Nature is driving play indoors for the next 6 months. The updated play schedule at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds is: November 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 (Mondays and Wednesdays), 12-3 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 9-12 and 6-9 p.m. December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 (Mondays and Wednesdays), 12-3 and 6-9 p.m. except December 9 and 11 from 10-4 due to evening soccer.
Audubon Calendar sale
The Bitterroot Audubon 2020 Calendar is here! Bitterroot Audubon has the perfect calendar for your family and a perfect gift for you to send to loved ones. It is lightweight, packs easily and shows off the beauty of the Bitterroot so well with some photos of our stunning avian friends that live here. The photos were taken by talented Bitterroot photographers with drawings of birds by Lone Rock 4th graders. The proceeds from calendar sales stay here in the valley for Bitterroot Audubon’s work on conservation, education and scholarship
projects. You can’t find another calendar that does that! Help a local non-profit help the valley’s habitat and wildlife! Make sure to get your calendars at the Stevensville Farmers Market and the Hamilton Farmers Market and at these stores: Florence Ace, Eastside Ace, Valley Drug and Variety; Corvallis Merc, Hamilton Gifts, Chapter One, Bitterroot Drug, and Robbins on Main.
NVPL book drive
Friends of North Valley Public Library are holding a book drive now through November 21 and a Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, November 22-23. Book donations of your gently used or new books are being accepted. It’s time to follow the advice of declutter guru Marie Kondo, and get rid of objects that do not “spark joy,” including books you have already read or likely will never read. It is your chance to share your favorite books with others, get rid of a book you no longer find interesting or need, and a chance to benefit the library. Make sure books are in good resalable shape. Sorry, no encyclopedias, VHS, cassettes or magazines will be accepted. Especially welcome are cookbooks, gardening books, fiction, and children’s books. The Library receives calls on a daily basis asking if they take book donations and unless a book sale is planned the library is not able to store book donations, so don’t miss this limited time to donate. A November book sale is a great time to get Christmas presents for all those on your list! North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org.
Sharing Tree donations needed
Stevensville Sharing Tree is now accepting donations of new warm winter clothing. There is a need for winter coats, snow pants, snow boots, hats, gloves, scarves, warm pants, long-sleeved shirts, hoodies, pajamas, underwear and warm socks for children ages 0 to 18, all sized. For tax-deductible monetary donations, make checks payable to Sharing Tree and mail to P.O. Box 747, Stevensville MT 59870. If you would like to volunteer, people are needed to help with picking up gifts from the banks and churches this year. Contact Linda Page at 406-2141839 or Beth Perkins at 406-2075748 for more information or to schedule a pick up or drop off.
HHS Bands Citrus Fruit Sale
The Hamilton High School Bands are currently taking orders throughout the month of October for their annual Citrus Fruit Fundraiser. The band sells navel oranges and ruby-red grapefruit in 20 lb. and 40 lb. boxes, and mandarin oranges in 5 lb. boxes. The proceeds from the sale help fund music, instruments, tuxedo cleaning and repair, and festival entry fees. The citrus fruit will be delivered the first week of December, just in time for holiday entertaining. If you would like more information, or to place an order, call the HHS Bandroom at 375-6060 ext. 5216.
Coats 4 Community
Knights of Columbus Council 6130 Hamilton are running a Coats 4 Community Coat Drive now through December 1. Accepting donations of clean, new, or gently used winter coats for men, women, and children of all ages are being accepted at one of these coat drive partners: Murdoch’s - 1189 S. First Street, Hamilton Sears Hometown Store, 1704 N. First Street, Hamilton Coat donations will be delivered for distribution to Salvation Army Hamilton Service Center, 217 N. 3rd Street, Ste. B-2 Hamilton MT 59840. For more information, email: kofc6130@gmail.com or call 406-360-4939.
Wed, November 6 Stevi Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will meet Wednesday, November 6 at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. A “Fall Design” Workshop will be presented by member and award-winning designer, Nina Eadie. Call Colleen at 273-3973 for more info.
Elks dinner
The Elks Lodge will be serving dinner on Wednesday, November 6 beginning at 6 p.m. The menu will be baked chicken, wild rice, bourbon carrots, salad and dessert. Coffee is always included. The cost is $11 for members and $12 for non-members. The Lodge is located at 203 State St. in Hamilton. For more information call 363-3031.
Thurs, November 7 Christmas Boutique
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Christmas Boutique on Thursday, November 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Friday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Blodgett/Canyon View Conference Rooms at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. There are always new items at the annual Christmas Boutique. It’s a great time to start your Christmas shopping while everything the MDMH Gif Shop has to offer is in one big room! There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds are used to buy new equipment for the hospital. ‘Neither Wolf Nor Dog’ film showing North Valley Public Library is screening the film “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” on Thursday, November 7 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room in recognition of Native American Heritage month. Voyaging the sparse lands of the Dakota’s, “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” follows a white author who gets sucked into the heart of contemporary Native American life by a 95-year-old Lakota elder and his sidekick. Still being screened in theaters across America, this film is an adaption of the acclaimed novel “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” by Kent Nerburn. Witness one of the most authentic films highlighting the modern experiences of indigenous Americans. The film features the late Chief David Bald Eagle, a Lakota soldier and actor. Before his passing he said, “It’s the only film I’ve been in about my people that told the truth.” This film is a rare viewing opportunity and has excellent rating with both critics and audiences both in the United States and internationally. Seats are limited to 30 people and registration is required before the event by contacting the Library. 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.
Fri, November 8 Smart Driver class
The Stevensville United Methodist Church, located at 216 College Street, is hosting the Smart Driver Course (formerly ’55 Alive’) on Friday, November 8 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This new, award winning, safe driving strategies class is designed for drivers age 50 and over. All drivers are welcome. The new program now features current laws and updates specific to Montana. Pre-registration is advised. There are no driving tests or written exams and Montana mandates an insurance discount for qualified drivers. Class fees are $15.00 for AARP members; $20.00 for non-members. For class sign up, call Stevensville United Methodist Church at 777-5443. For further information, call Thom Ainsworth, State Coordinator, at 369-0149.
Arts Guild Show
The 49thAnnual Bitter Root Arts Guild Holiday Show and Sale will be held November 8 and 9 at Ravalli County Fairgrounds, First Interstate Building, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. Hours are Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. An Artisan Show of handcrafted items, the BRAG Holiday Show is a great place to start your holiday shopping. Find unique gifts for your friends and family and maybe something for yourself! Come to the Fairgrounds and see what is new and different this season. This year, every vendor spot available in the First Interstate Building is booked. That is great news for the community as there will be a wide variety of items to choose from. Be sure to enter the raffle – there will at least one raffle item from each artist. All proceeds from the show and raffle benefit youth artists in the Ravalli County School System. Call Trish Becker at 406381-3240, or Norma Pfaff at 406-360-6670. Or email bitterrootartsguild@gmail.com.
Bucs Christmas event
“Christmas with the Bucs” community outdoor theater will be held Friday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. on the field at Hideout Mountain, Florence Community Park. Bring your blankets, chairs and gloves and help kick off the holiday season with an outdoor cinema showing of “The Grinch.” Movie admission is $3 for children 6 and over, $5 for adults, or $15 for family (6 and under free). A giant Christmas Stocking of gifts will be raffled off. Special Bucs gear will be available. There will be an adult beverage garden with a cozy fire pit, plus pizza by the slice, snacks and beverages for purchase, as well as special visits and photo opportunities with your favorite holiday characters. Bitterroot Bucs are also partnering with the local Share Tree organizations from Florence, Stevensville and Victor. Bring a new unwrapped pair of shoes or boots, children sizes 1-5, winter clothing item or toy to be donated to local families and receive free admission to a 2020 Bitterroot Bucs home game. For more information visit Bitterroot Bucs facebook page, website at www.bitterrotobuds. com or email: bitterrootbucs@ gmail.com.
Sat, November 9 Holiday bazaar
St. Mary’s Mission Parish will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show on Saturday, November 9th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family Center, 333 Charlos, Stevensville. Interested vendors can contact Phyllis Green at bitterrootcraftdesign@gmail. com or text 916-296-3435.
Beekeepers
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, November 9th from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mosaic Church at 206 W. Main in Hamilton. Bring a non-perishable food donation in thanks for use of the facility. After the short business meeting, there will be discussion of the group’s participation in the Ravalli County fair this year and changes anticipated for next year, as well as the anticipated status of colonies during the coming winter months. Check the web site at https:// www.beekeepersofthebitterroot. org/ for information on lectures to be presented on November 20 and 21 by Tom Seeley, Professor of Biology at Cornell University.
Adventure series
“Moon & Stars” is the theme of the free adventure series for kids on Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Paint a night sky and decorate it with a full moon and glittery stars! Use a watercolor wash to make an evening sky and sprinkle on coarse salt to create stars. When the paint is dry, a glow-in-the-dark full moon will be glued in place to finish the composition. For more information call Lane at 363-3338.
Square dance club Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will host guest caller Kathy Racine on Saturday, November 9 for the evening’s dance. Kathy is one of the few lady callers in the region and is a bundle of energy! She keeps everyone hopping on the dance floor! Don Scheline will provide the round dance music. The dance will be held at the Golden Age Center, 5th & Baker Streets in Hamilton. Pre rounds at 7 p.m., followed by Mainstream level dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Spectators are always welcome. For more info, call Ray Dunbar at 370-4414.
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Bitterroot Baroque concert
Bitterroot Baroque presents “Fire & Grace,” an eclectic collaboration between guitarist William Coulter and violinist Edwin Huizinga on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. This unique duo explores the connective musical elements of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the world. Fire & Grace’s repertoire is vast, ranging from Bach to Vivaldi, tango to Celtic tunes, traditional Bulgarian to American fiddle tunes and waltzes, all played with a sense of discovery and commitment to the elements of passion and virtuosity — fire and grace — found in these diverse traditions.
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A dance will be held Sunday, November 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rustic Hut in Florence. Admission is $4 members, $5 guests. Everyone welcome.
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The 30th Annual Veteran’s Day Observance Ceremony & Gallery of Trees Silent Auction Opening will be held Monday, November 11 at 2 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. In honor of our Veterans, Ravalli County Museum hosts an annual observance. A silent auction of stunning trees decorated by local businesses and organizations will open on the same day. Choose from a wide variety of both tradition and patriotic trees. Bid on a tree that can be given to a deserving person or for a veteran family currently serving in the military! For more information call the museum at 363-3338.
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Lone Rock Park Board will meet on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Public welcome.
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The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.
Veteran’s Day Assembly
A Veteran’s Day Celebration Assembly will be held Wednesday, November 13 at 10:25 a.m. in the Stevensville High School gym Stevensville Schools are hosting the program to honor all who have served our nation. This year’s keynote speaker will be Chyrle Wohlman. Also on the program will be singing by the elementary, and high school as well as music played by the SHS band. There will also be a presentation by an SHS student entering the military. All active service men and women as well as the public are invited to attend. All veterans are encouraged to attend and have a place of distinction at the assembly. For more information contact Vickie Vernon at 777-5481, ext. 129.
Alzheimer’s program
As National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month approaches in November, the Alzheimer’s Association announces a community educational programs that cover the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia for people facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed. “Effective Communication Strategies” will be presented on Wednesday, November 13
from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 415 S. 5th Street in Hamilton. The talk is free and all are welcome. RSVPs are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800272-3900. This evidence-informed program provide crucial information about the disease including communicating effectively, making sense of dementia-related behaviors and much more.
Connect 93 open house
The City of Hamilton will be hosting a community open house on the Connect 93 project on Wednesday, November 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bedford Building, 223 S. 2nd Stree, Hamilton. Connect 93 is a collaborative effort between the City of Hamilton, Community Builders, and the Hamilton Downtown Association to examine how to make the intersection of Highway 93 and Main Street more welcoming and to better balance the mobility needs of vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians. The open house will provide an overview of the project and give community members an opportunity to share their issues and ideas. More information on Connect 93 can be found at www. connect93hamilton.com.
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Thurs, November 14 Women Newcomers Club Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Have you recently retired? Have you been here for a while and would like to meet new people. If so, the Bitterroot Women Newcomers Club
welcomes you at their meeting Thursday, November 14th from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. After a business meeting, a program will feature a speaker from the Council on Aging. A no host luncheon will follow. For more information, call Bonnie, 716-773-6106.
Wings benefit
The Eagles Club, 125 N. 2nd, Hamilton is presenting Beer & Whiskey for our Horses, on
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Thursday, November 14. For every drink sold between 7 and 9 p.m., 50 cents will be donated to the Wings Program. This is a local non-profit equine rescue, rehab, adoption and sanctuary located north of Corvallis.
Prairie dog program
The Clark Fork Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society is sponsoring a free presentation on “North America’s Prairie Dog
Ecosystem” on Thursday, November 14 at 7 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Prior to European settlement The Northern Great Plains was home to many millions of prairie dogs that altered the grasslands and the animals they supported. Join Kristy Bly, wildlife biologist for the World Wildlife Fund, who will tell the story of North America’s Prairie Dog Ecosystem. Kristy has traveled widely from Texas to Canada studying these unique animals and the ecosys-
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Tues November 19 Hemp Co-op
The Bitterroot Hemp Cooperative will hold its monthly general meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. At the meeting, nominations will be accepted for the four Board of Director vacancies and the proposed new Articles of Incorporation for the BHC will be presented.
The monthly meetings are every third Tuesday of the month at the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RECEDA), 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. All BHC owners and interested parties are encouraged to attend. For more questions or more information, contact Bitterroot Hemp Cooperative, 612 N. 1st. St, Ste 2-188, Hamilton MT 59840, (406) 209-8984, BitterrootHempCoop@gmail.com www.bitterroothemp.coop.
Sat, November 23 BRHA Festival of Wreaths
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By Jean Schurman Sports Editor
Florence rumbles, stomps Shepherd Saturday’s first round playoff game in Florence was the first home playoff game in more than 20 years. The Falcons didn’t waste much time and opened with a 47 yard touchdown run by Colby Kohlman. It was the first of eight touchdowns in the 59-6 route of Shepherd, their Eastern B opponent. “I knew when we scored on that first play,” said senior Colby Kohlman. “We were clicking on all cylinders.” Shepherd’s Zaylen Munn returned the kickoff after the Florence touchdown for 85 yards and a Mustang touchdown. And then Florence got clicking. The defense picked off six Shepherd passes including a 30 yard interception for a touchdown by sophomore Blake Shoupe. Another interception, this time by Jonny Chamberlin, set up a 43 yard scoring run by Kohlman. The two-point conversion pass fro mPat Duchein to Luke Maki was good. Coach Pat Duchein said he was proud his Falcons and how they never let up during the game. “This group is going to keep fight-
Florence’s Colby Kohlman breaks loose for a touchdown with his wingman, Luke Maki (44), at his side. Jean Schurman photo.
The first step in the Lady Falcon’s post season trip is complete and they didn’t even have to leave their own gym. Florence was host to the 6B seeding tournament on Saturday. With only four teams in the district, the tournament sets the spots for the divisional tournament that will begin this Thursday in Eureka. The Lady Falcons have not lost in conference play and have only lost two matches this season.
Florence opened against Deer Lodge and quickly built up a lead in the first game. The Lady Falcons have a variety of hitters and offenses to run and they took full advantage of them during the first game against Deer Lodge. However, during the second game, the Wardens made some adjustments and were able to utilize their outside hitters a little better. Jaidyn Larsen and Emma Stensrud were a force at the net and stopped
Darby’s Amber Anderson tips a ball in their game against Valley Christian. Darby lost out in the District 13C tournament. Jean Schurman photo.
Lady Falcons claim district title the run from the outside. Florence went on take the third game and win the match. Florence met up with Anaconda in the undefeated championship match. Florence again took an early lead and rolled to a 25-14 win behind the serving of Sarah Hopcroft. It was looking like another win was in the books as Florence went on a 12-1 run before losing the serve. But then Anaconda went to work and
The block is up with Florence’s Jacklyn Balfourd and Emma Stensrud at the net. Jean Schurman photo.
climbed back into the match, trailing by only a couple of points a time or two. “We need to work through our second game lulls,” said coach Christy Duchein. “Anaconda is a good team, they’re swinging, they’re trying to be smart. But we gave them a lot more points than what we should have. Once we found a way to clean ourselves up, we did ok.” Hopcroft agreed and said, “they came in hot in the second game. They wanted to beat us. I just told them to focus, don’t get too frantic. We just have to play our game.” Although the Florence team is a heavy hitting team. But they have adapted to those teams who can block and instead of hitting directly into the block, the Lady Falcons are looking for the open spot, or utilizing the soft tip over the block. As Hopcroft said, a kill is a kill. Florence went on to dissect Anaconda in the third game, 25-7 and win the match. Duchein said they have a variety of hitters to run their offenses. “It gives us a different look and different options. You never know where it’s going to come from.” Florence will be the top seed at the Western B Divisional in Eureka this week. The top two teams from that tournament will advance to the Class B State championship in Bozeman next week. Florence is the two time state runner up. Eureka and Thompson Falls are two of the tougher teams from District 7B. Duchein said they have played each of the teams once this season but that they are
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ing and keep fighting. It’s going to be this way for a few years to come. Defense, they’re united right now, which is great going into the playoffs. They know what each other are doing.” Florence capitalized on a Shepherd mistake on a Florence punt and that set up the final touchdown of the quarter. Florence punted a 45 yard punt to Shepherd. The ball went right through the Shepherd receiver’s hands and fell to the ground where Florence recovered with first and goal to go. Aiden Tollefson raced through from four yards out for the score to put the Falcons up, 29-6, at the end of the first quarter. The Falcons continued to mix it up in the second quarter with both a passing and running offense making it tough for the Mustangs to get their defense going. In a nice crossing play, Shoupe came across the field to catch the ball and race 64 yards to the end zone while Maki put down a defense stopping block. Coach Duchein was quick to yell, “That’s a highlight, that’s a highlight,” as the Falcons celebrated. “We’ve got some sophomores out there that are just fundamentally sound and phenomenal guys,” said Duchein. “Blake Shoupe and Luke Maki, Jaren McNair, Jared Pallo and Levi Posey, those guys are contributing week in and week out and they’re good. They are a solid group. Great leaders, mental toughness,
and come to practice every day and go to work.” While the Florence offense was lighting up the scoreboard, it was the Falcon defense that was lighting up the Mustangs. The Mustangs were unable to get any traction on the ground or in the air. “My assistant coaches did a phenomenal job getting them ready to go and the boys just played their hearts out,” said Duchein. He went on to say that although his team is not the biggest but they are the fiercest. Kohlman threw two more touchdown passes, one to Maki from 50 yards out and another to Eli Christiansen from 21 yards out. Kohlman also had a 66 yard scoring run. Zaluski completed all but one PAT. He also had a 31 yard field goal to end the game. Florence will travel to Fairfield on Saturday, November 9, to take on the defending state champions. The perennially tough Eagles may have their hands full this year. Duchein said the Falcons went to Fairfield two years ago in the first round playoffs. “It was kind of one of those situations where at the time we were just happy to be there.” “This year, it’s going to be a different story. We’ve kind of been looking forward to playing them again.” As for Kohlman and then team, they plan on focusing on doing what needs to be done.
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The Western A Divisional Tournament will begin in Dillon on Thursday. Corvallis will have the No. 1 Seed from the Southwest A. Butte Central, Columbia Falls and Polson have also secured spots in the tournament. The remaining teams were determined Monday night. Please check out the story on our website at www.bitterrootstar. com or our Facebook page. both tough teams. Florence def. Deer Lodge 25-7, 25-16, 25-19 Florence - Kills: 37 (Sarah Hopcroft 13) Assists 28 (Halle Christopherson 16), Aces 9 (Halle Christopherson 3, Jacklyn Balfourd 3), Digs 48 (Kolbi Wood 13), Blocks 4 (Emma Stensrud 3). Deer Lodge - Kills 15 (Amy Fjell 3, Marion Jones, Nia McClanahan 3), Assists 11 (Fjell 10, Aces 3 (Skyla Pierson 3), Digs 0, Blocks 2 (Fjell 2).
Florence def. Anaconda 25-14, 25-21, 25-7 Florence: Kills: 22 (Sarah Hopcroft 9). Assists: 19 (Halle Christopherson 12). Aces: 14 (Emily Kinnaman 3, Sarah Hopcroft 3, Emma Stensrud 3). Digs: 49 (Kolbi Wood 14). Blocks: 3 (Jaidyn Larson 2). Anaconda: Kills: 16 (Aubrey Tuss 6). Aces: 3 (Megan Reich 2). Digs: 57 (Malia Harris 20). Blocks: 5 (Briana Puyear 3).
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The Paraleptophlebian Wars Deer and elk harvest ahead of I received a series of emails recently from a reader proclaiming, with photographic proof, that paraleptophlebia, or Mahogany Duns, hatched by crawling ashore and shedding their nymphal shucks there. The reader was irate at my saying they hatched underwater and emerged in the middle of the river. He had to prove me wrong. Fine, I thought. Live and
Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan let live. We exchanged some emails. I’ll tell you how those came out later. My purpose in these columns is to share the best of what I know – not to prove myself “right” – so my readers, including my correspondent, can appreciate and enjoy their sport at a higher level. Why go to war over a little bug? The Peloponnesian Wars? Remember the Peloponnesian Wars we studied back in seventh grade? That’s where Athens, the cultural capital of ancient Greece, got dumped by Sparta. The Athenians were content to go to plays, build perfect buildings, perfect statues, think about what makes a perfect circle perfect, talk about the meaning of life, those sorts of things. Aristotle. Plato. Those guys. The Spartans wanted everything their way. They were better athletes, knew how to throw spears and run, but were - say - less culturally inclined. They wanted everyone to be like they were. Think alike, that sort of thing. Remember any famous Spartans and what they contributed to mankind? Me neither. They despised Athens. Wanted it to be like Sparta. So they conquered the joint over a period of a couple of centuries, (needed help, couldn’t do it on their own) wrecked the library (and much of what could have guided Western Civilization with it) – no free speech or freedom of thought for those bad boys; my way or the highway in Sparta. I’ll come back to that in a minute. The iceberg at the bottom of the glass Remember how an ice cube will every-so-often stick to the bottom of a glass when a beverage is poured? It comes
splashing to the surface and makes a mess. That’s kinda what happened when the big ice plug down around Hellgate Canyon on the Clark Fork lifted during the last Ice Age, emptying Lake Missoula Back in the days of glacial recession a big variety of bugs and fishes were swimming around in the waters at the edges of the glacial melt. When the Hellgate plug lifted the water went downstream in a big hurry. Many remnant populations of these living things were isolated in what is now the Bitterroot River drainage. What does this have to do with our mahogany duns? Stay tuned... Back to glacial recession: The receding water left dry mountains with wet pockets in between where once there was lake bottom. That’s why we have steelhead-like rainbow trout east of the Sierras in Eagle Lake in California, Lahontan Cutthroats in a nearby lake, and Pyramid Lake cutthroats in yet another nearby lake, steelhead-like Deschutes redside rainbows, and over the lava flow, McCloud River rainbow with distinct cutthroat characteristics. That’s where glacial recession left them. Oh yeah – Mahogany Duns A lot of bugs got isolated along with the fishes as the glaciers receded. The great big yellow mayfly that hatches around midnight, the so-called Michigan mayfly or hexagena limbata, was originally thought to occur only around Michigan. That’s before they were found in eastern Washington, the Williamson River in Oregon, and the Fall River in California. These bugs - about a #6 extended body dry fly – can cause big trout to go totally berserk when it’s too dark to see. Exciting fishing. We have them here in the Bitterroot, although you won’t see that on the aquatic insect distribution charts. And not too many people know about them. Think back to the ice cube at the bottom of the glass, the rapid draining of Lake Missoula. That’s why they’re here. But I digress.
Finally – a Mahogany Dun In addition to the hexagena, we also have a bug known in Latin as the isonychia bicolor. That one is sometimes called a Mahogany Dun, even though it looks a little different. The nymph looks a bit like the popular #14 Prince Nymph. They crawl out to hatch. The mature flies can be fished with #14 Purple Haze. Is some of this beginning to make sense? We also get species from the genus siphlonorous, dark mahogany-like mayflies that crawl out of the water to hatch, mainly in the spring. They’re not Mahogany
Duns. Ordinarily they’re called gray drakes, and are often confused with March Browns. And sometimes a few bugs get confused, and hatch when they shouldn’t. The “real” Mahogany Dun There are over twenty species of paraleptophlebia in North America. The fly commonly known throughout the west as the Mahogany Dun, or paralep-
tophlebia bicornuta, typically hatches in mid-stream - but will, under certain conditions, crawl out to hatch. There might also be other species of paraleptophlebia in the Bitterroot that crawl out to hatch. Many possibilities. All these look-alike bugs can cause confusion. I find this stuff fascinating and illuminating. It applies on a practical level: there’s little point in fishing an emerger for a bug that crawls out to hatch. As a fly designer, what I know and understand about bugs gets put into my flies. That’s how the Brindle ‘Chute, the Spectral series, the Caddis Variants, on and on, were developed. All of them are the result of my inborn sense of curiosity and wonder. I am driven to learn, and experience a certain delight at exploring each new possibility. The more I understand, the more fun I have. I’ve seen lots of midstream Mahogany Dun hatches on the Bitterroot. I fish them with flies I’ve developed – or am developing – for that hatch. Each new discovery helps me to have more fun. As for the look-alike socalled Mahogany Duns of any specie: Just ‘cause you seen one, you ain’t seen ‘em all – especially here on the Bitterroot, where our aquatic insect population is extremely diverse. And that diversity, for me, is a source of wonder, discovery, and joy. The bottom line: Fish however you want to fish, and have fun with it. That’s where my correspondent and I have left it. There is not a kingdom at stake in the Paraleptophlebian Wars. To quote Sun Tzu: When not in danger, do not fight.
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1,848 hunters with 22 elk, 81 white-tailed deer, 8 mule deer and 2 black bears in the season’s first week. The elk harvest reported at Bonner is down so far this year, but whitetail harvest is up slightly from this time last year. Overall, the percentage of hunters with game through Bonner is down slightly this season. At Anaconda, FWP checked 474 hunters, 18 elk, 14 whitetailed deer and 5 mule deer, which is on par with 2017. FWP did not operate Anaconda Check Station in 2018. “Weather is always a big factor in big game harvest, especially early in the season” said Mike Thompson, FWP Region 2 Wildlife Manager. “And this year the early snow and cold we’ve seen has pushed elk into lower elevation areas, bumping harvest success in some spots.” Check stations only sample a small portion of hunter participation and harvests across the region, but they are an important
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LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a material modification for the recorded 11-Lot Skysong Farm Subdivision. The Subdivision is located on Hamilton Heights Road east of Corvallis. The property is located in Section 13, T6N, R20W, P.M., M., Ravalli County, Montana. The proposal is to relocate the access for Lot 1. The applicant is Phil DiJoseph. Information describing the proposal is available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. The Board of County Commissioners hearing will be held November 27th, 2019 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Administrative Center. Comments and information submitted will be considered in the decision.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, November 14, 2019 6:30 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 6:30pm to hear and consider public testimony regarding the request to vacate an alley. The Town has received a petition requesting the Town Council to vacate, with a utility’s easement, the 40-foot Alley running through Block 17, Lots 3 through 18, of the Original Townsite of Stevensville. Written comments may be emailed to clerk@townofstevensville. com or submitted in person or mailed to the Clerk of the Town of Stevensville, 206 Buck Street, P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870, on or before 5:00 p.m. November 14, 2019 or may be given orally at the hearing scheduled at 6:30
LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Board of Health (BOH) will conduct a Public Meeting to receive citizen comment on an appeal requested by Tyler Thomas, for the Property known as NHN Old Corvallis Rd., Corvallis, MT 59828, Parcel # 197500. The variance request is to allow the design use of a 1.5-inch deep keyed area for an elevated sandmound, instead of the minimum 4-inch deep keyed area as required per Circular DEQ-4. Property description: Mettles Orchard, Pt Lots 3 & 4 BLK 1, Lot A Deed 132-45, 5.00 acres. Information describing the variance request is available for inspection on November 6, 2019, at the Ravalli County Environmental Health Department, in the Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite D, Hamilton, MT 59840. The public meeting will be held Wednesday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Administrative Center. The public may comment verbally, or in writing, at the meeting. Comments and information submitted at the public meeting will be considered in the decision on said variance request. BS 10-30, 11-6-19. MNAXLP AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT The fiscal year 2018 audit of Ravalli County has been conducted by Doyle & Associates, P.C. Certified Public Accountants. The audit covered the year ended June 30, 2018. Montana Code Annotated (MCA) Section 2-7-521 requires the publication of the following summary of Significant Audit Findings. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS The audit report for Ravalli County, Montana, for the year ended June 30, 2018 contained the following independent auditor’s reports: 1. The independent auditor’s report on the County’s basic financial statements was unmodified. 2. The independent auditor’s report on the County’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards was unmodified. 3. The independent auditor’s report on the County’s internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and other matters reported one finding. 4. The independent auditor’s report on the County’s compliance with major programs was unmodified. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF AUDIT REPORT The audit report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at Ravalli County’s business office located at 215 S 4th Street Suite B,
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Stevensville will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Stevensville Town Hall, 206 Buck Street, Stevensville, Montana, for the purpose of receiving public comment on proposed water and sewer utility rate decreases (indicated below).
Current Water O&M Rate (Effective 11/1/2019) Current Sewer O&M Rate (Effective 11/1/2019) Some Details: Water Cost per Water Cost per Multiplier Base Rate Multiplier Base Rate Service Size EDUSHRM State Council was Service EDUof Montana theSize recipient ¾” the SHRM $14.75 Foundation 1.00 $14.75 ¾” $31.60 1.00 $31.60 Innovation Grant. $10,000 1” $31.60 1.79 $56.56 1”to promote $14.75 the SHRM 1.79 $26.40 2 Foundation's Veterans At 1 .5" $31.60 4.00 $126.40 For more$59.00across the State of 1 .5"Work Certificate $14.75 4.00 Program 2" $31.60 7.14 $225.62 225.62 2" Montana. $14.75 Theinformation 7.14 $105.31 program was developed to help contact: employers, business owners, and front-line In addition to the base monthly rate, the Town charges a rate per 1,000 gallons used over the monthly gallon supervisors implement best practices for attracting, allowance. The monthly gallon allowance is determined by the size of the water service/meter. A ¾” service hiring and retaining veterans. The program is line, which is the standard service for single family residential users, is has a monthly gallon allowance of 3,000 completely FREE to all participants. It is the goal gallons per month. The Town charges $1.85 per 1,000 gallons used over the monthly gallon allowance. The of the Montana SHRM State Council to get 1,000 Town is not proposing a change to the monthly gallon allowance charge. certified individuals in the State! The Town proposes to charge users of its water and sewer systems a monthly charge of $13.90 per EDU for water service and a monthly charge of $29.79 per EDU for sewer service. The proposed base rate for the use and availability of the systems is as follows:
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For a user with a ¾” service connection using 3,000 gallons of water, the proposed monthly charge represents a decrease of $1.31 per month over the 11/1/2018 monthly charge or a decrease of $2.66 per month over the 11/1/2019 monthly charges. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding the proposed rate changes. Questions, comments or more information may be obtained by emailing Town Clerk at clerk@townofstevensville.com or contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271.
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