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Christensen remains out on bail pending appeal
By Michael Howell
Jasmin Shinn, founder of 1 Horse at a Time, and Denise Vietz, board member, spend some time with Clay, one of the draft horses that was saved through the program. The group’s mission is “to save unwanted, neglected and abused draft horses from going to slaughter.” Christin Rzasa photo.
Saving ‘1 Horse at a Time’
By Christin Rzasa
For Jasmin Shinn, the process of founding and running a non-profit organization that helps unwanted draft horses has taught her many things, and not just about these giant equines that have always held a special place
in her heart. She’s had to learn hard lessons about the potential expenses associated with the care of rescued horses, the legal aspects of charitable organizations, how publicity and social media can build you up and knock you down, and the generosity and cruelty of human nature. Through it all, her
ardent desire to keep as many of these horses from ending up at a slaughterhouse as she can has been a steadfast catalyst in her life, even if she’s only able to save one of them at a time. In fact, that is the name Shinn and
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Bottom drops out of cardboard recycling
By Michael Howell
Volunteers at Ravalli County Recycling (RCR), a non-profit recycling center located on Highway 93 north of Hamilton, are still graciously accepting corrugated cardboard, compressing it and baling it for shipment, but it is not certain how long they will be able to continue. Chip Britting, a board member who serves as a liaison for the board with the workforce, estimates that there are between 50 to 60 tons of cardboard bales currently piled in the center’s loading area awaiting
transport. Britting said that recycling cardboard has been marginal since the pulp mill in Missoula closed down. Currently, the closest plant to process recyclables is on the Washington coast. He said it is the cost of transportation over that kind of distance that cuts into the profitability of the enterprise. Another big factor, according to Britting, is that most of the cardboard destined for recycling in recent years was bound for China, who had monopolized the market. But a year and half ago, China determined that the cardboard
was too contaminated and rather abruptly quit accepting it. “This is not the only place in the country that bales of cardboard are piling up,” said Britting. Britting said that they are trying to keep the bales dry and wait things out for a bit and see if the price comes back to some feasible amount. But the bales are susceptible to deterioration even when placed on wooden pallets and covered. So, last week he did call in a truck from Pacific Recycling in Missoula to take a load off See RECYCLING, page 3
Janice Lee, Board President of Ravalli County Recycling, stands in front of some of the bales of compressed cardboard that are piling up in their loading area as the price of cardboard has tanked to the point it doesn’t pay to ship it to the recycler. An estimated 50 to 60 tons is stacked and waiting to go. Pacific Recycling recently hauled off 22 tons for free. Michael Howell photo.
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After being convicted at a jury trial on November 20, 2017 on two counts of negligent homicide, eleven counts of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and nine counts of criminal endangerment, former Florence doctor Chris Christensen remains free on bail as he pursues an appeal of his conviction in the case. State prosecutors object to any continued delays. On February 2, 2018, seventy-year-old Christensen was sentenced to serve 20 years in Montana State Prison with 10 years suspended for the crimes he committed, all related to overprescribing of opioids and involving at least two deaths. The imposition of sentence was stayed, however, and Christensen was released on bond, pending the outcome of an appeal to the Montana Supreme Court, which the defendant’s attorney, John Van de Wetering, indicated would be filed. A notice of appeal was finally filed on May 29, 2018, but since then there have been several delays in the process as the defendant has yet to file the necessary transcripts of the District Court case at the Supreme Court. The responsibility and the cost for filing the transcripts rests with the appellant and his attorney. Last August, Christensen was granted an extension on the deadline for filing the transcripts and given until September 25, 2018. In October, the deadline was extended again, this time to December 31, 2018. In January 2019, Christensen made another request for an extension and the
Chris Christensen state filed an objection to the motion. In a lengthy affidavit, Ravalli County Attorney Bill Fulbright outlined in detail the delays in the process since charges were first filed back in August of 2015, that he claims were unnecessary. Now, he claims, the appeal is languishing because of Christensen’s failure to timely pay for the transcription costs for which he is personally liable. “While the State in the vast
majority of other appeals is usually more than willing to provide opposing counsel with a reasonable extension requested, and even commonly consent to the late filing of motions,” wrote the State in its objection to the recently requested delay, “the State here believes the additional 81 days, on top of the 147 days previously granted, is simply not necessary… At 70 years old, Christensen’s attempt to delay the appeal should be viewed with suspicion. This is reasonable considering Christensen’s many attempts in district court to delay the proceeding needlessly.” On January 15, 2019, the Court ordered Christensen to submit the transcripts by February 19 or show up in court and explain why not. On the same day, the Court received a motion for leave to file a response to the state’s objections. That motion was denied the next day. That denial was immediately followed by a motion to reconSee CHRISTENSEN, page 3
Trial date set for Robbins Gulch Road lawsuit By Michael Howell A bench trial in Federal District Court in Missoula has been scheduled for March 16, 2020 in a lawsuit filed by two landowners along Robbins Gulch Road seeking to close the road to public traffic. The road is located east of Hwy 93 south of Conner Cutoff and accesses Forest Service land beyond the private properties that it traverses. In their lawsuit, Larry Wilkins, who owns a 9.8-acre parcel and Jane Stanton, who owns a 12.43-acre parcel, “object to the current and ongoing excessive use of the Robbins Gulch Road by a wide range of parties, and the failure of the U.S. Forest Service to manage, patrol, and maintain this road in accordance with the intended limited use of the road for U.S. Forest Service administrative purposes.” The 1962 easement for the Robbins Gulch Road was granted by the predecessors in title of Mr. Wilkins and Ms. Stanton through two conveyances dated April 30, 1962 and May 11, 1962, to the United States. The landowners claim that
in recent years, the Forest Service’s management of the road has enabled the road to be utilized for general public access purposes and encouraged public use with signs such that the use of the road has become excessive and disruptive
to the Plaintiffs’ enjoyment of their private property. They claim the increasing excessive use of the Robbins Gulch Road has caused serious traffic hazards, road See ROBBINS, page 14
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Westslope Distillery – small batches, great tastes
By Jean Schurman
The Westslope Distillery is still in its infant stages as far as producing with only Sweet Sting Honey Spirit and Lost Trail Rye Vodka bottled right now. But just one taste of these and you know Hamilton and the Bitterroot are lucky to have this new spot to go to. There are more spirits in the works but this is a small batch distillery and it will take a while to build up product. There is a space above the distillery that will hold oak barrels for gin, rum, brandy, or even whiskey eventually. The distillery is owned by Will Anderson and his mother, Susan. Both have been residents of the valley about 10 years and have been coming here to fly fish much longer. Will has a science background as he started out in preveterinary medicine in college. However, he switched to business to finish his degree. He said he is self-taught in the art of distilling, “kind of a trial by fire.” Susan is in charge of the tasting room and customer service. She said she wanted to create an environment that was relaxing, where people would want to gather, relax and visit. With comfortable chairs and seating areas, along with a bar where customers can watch their cocktails being created, the tasting room is just that, relaxing. Will’s first offering at the distillery was the Sweet Sting Honey Spirit which is made from distilling honey mead (wine) from Hidden Legend Winery located at
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There is a small deck in back of the distillery where Trauth hopes to have music this summer. There is a food truck in back on Thursdays right now and its hours will expand as the weather gets better. There are 10 employees at the distillery. They all have strong ties to the Montana lifestyle
Jessi Trauth, director of the tasting room operations at Westslope Distillery in Hamilton, makes a cocktail by heating apple chips and using the smoke to flavor the drink. This is just one of many cocktails or mocktails (no alcohol in these) that are available at the Westslope Tasting Room on South Second in Hamilton. Jean Schurman photo. Sheafman Creek, south of Victor. It is not aged and is 90 proof. But don’t let that high number scare you. The cocktails they make out of this spirit are amazing and all feature a taste of Montana. From pears, lime, honey, vanilla and thyme, to kombucha, honey, local lavender, and herbs, these are unique drinks that are to be savored. Jessi Trauth, the director of
the tasting room operations, said they try to source the products as locally as possible. Grains come from Conrad, Montana, coffee from Big Creek Coffee Roasters in Hamilton, herbs from local growers, kombucha from the House of Kombucha here in the valley. And this summer, Hillary Sargent, from Two Poppy Apothecary, will be scouring the mountains for plants to make bitters from. “We like
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their hands. He said Pacific hauled off 22 tons of cardboard bales, but they got nothing for it. He said that if the cardboard isn’t recycled it will end up in a landfill or it will be burned. He would rather see it recycled. “It’s not a good situation,” said Britting. “But what are we going to do?” Right now, he said, they are just going to wait a bit and try to keep things dry and hope the price comes back. Located at 759 US Highway 93 North, Ravalli Recycling business hours are Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
sider dated January 17. On January 28, the Court issued an order permitting Christensen to file a response to the state’s objection to any further extension and then the Court will reconsider its order in the light of the new filing. In the meantime, the February 19 deadline for submitting the transcripts remains in effect. According to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70,237 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2017. The ageadjusted rate of overdose deaths increased significantly by 9.6% from 2016 (19.8 per 100,000) to 2017 (21.7 per 100,000). Opioids—mainly synthetic opioids (other than methadone)—are currently the main driver of drug overdose deaths. Opioids were involved in 47,600 overdose deaths in 2017 (67.8% of all drug overdose deaths). Doctors from around the
Volunteers at Ravalli County Recycling, including Purva Helling and Mark Capron pictured here, continue to crush cardboard in the organization’s baler, despite the fact that bales are stacking up in the loading yard due to events beyond their control.
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Will Anderson is the owner and head distiller at the new Westslope Distillery in Hamilton. His mother, Susan, is in charge of the tasting room. Jean Schurman photo. country are being taken to court as law enforcement moves to address the growing opioid crisis. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, in February 2016, another doctor, Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng, was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after three of her patients fatally overdosed. The Washington Post reported in June 2017 that an Oklahoma doctor was charged with second-degree murder in the death of five patients, some of whom died just days after receiving large prescriptions from the doctor. According to the CDC, from 1999-2017, almost 400,000 people died from an overdose involving any opioid, including prescription and illicit opioids. This rise in opioid overdose deaths can be outlined in three distinct waves (see graph on page 1). The first wave began with increased prescribing of opioids in the 1990s, with overdose deaths involving prescription opioids (natural and semi-synthetic opioids and methadone) increasing since at least 1999. The second wave began in
2010, with rapid increases in overdose deaths involving heroin. The third wave began in 2013, with significant increases in overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids – particularly those involving illicitly-manufactured fentanyl (IMF). The IMF market continues to change, and IMF can be found in combination with heroin, counterfeit pills, and cocaine.
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value added products,” said Will. “This helps everyone.” Trauth said that creating the cocktails in front of the customer is a creative way to tell the story of the ingredients and Montana. A performer herself, she uses her background in dance, theater and music to enhance the experience. As a graduate of Stevensville High School, she said this is one way to give back to her community.
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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell
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Welcome to the Amish! By Elliott Oppenheim, Florence
Great story about our new neighbors. I grew up in Amish country, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. The Amish are wonderful and I welcome them! They have great restaurants! One of the best aspects of the Bitterroot Valley is the interesting mix of social, cultural, demographic, religious, and political flavors.
A second opinion
Dear Editor, We Montanans tend to pride ourselves on our independence, right? Including our independent thinking? Then how is it possible that so many people here (and elsewhere) seem to watch only Fox News? Isn’t that like watching only CNN? Wouldn’t you expect to miss some things that might prove to be important to you and yours? Any internet search for “US media leanings” will turn up plenty of opinions and charts and graphs, so there are lots of media outlets to choose from, whatever your own leanings, and most or all of them are at least partially available on the net. I prefer newspapers over television, because it’s too easy to get sucked into the sensational video clips that our 24-hour news channels rely on. So I like to browse at https://www. refdesk.com/paper.html, which is free and covers individual states, countries, and the world, and which means I am free to look at what I want and it doesn’t always have to be the same. If you go to the doctor and the diagnosis sounds serious, don’t you really want to get a second opinion before committing yourself to surgery or whatever? Isn’t the running of the country pretty serious? Sometimes even a matter of life and death? So let’s demonstrate our real attachment to independent thought by actively seeking out different opinions and, well, thinking. Mary Fahnestock-Thomas Hamilton
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Response to Gov. Bullock
Dear Editor, This week the Governor gave an address in which he outlined his plan to tax and spend on the backs of working Montana families. He would like to cushion his state checkbook to the tune of $300 million dollars by taking $150 million from Montanans checking accounts and putting it into his state checking account. Montanans clearly spoke last November at the ballot box, when they voted down a tax increase on tobacco products. Yet, this Governor has come to the legislature a short two months after this idea was rejected to propose the same tax. Along those same lines the Governor is out of step again with the majority of Montanans when he refuses to discuss any sort of work requirements for Medicaid expansion participants. A recent poll by MTN-MSU showed that 76% of Montanans agreed that some form of work requirement was appropriate for those in public funded Medicaid. His proposal does not include reforms such as work requirements or a sunset date for re-evaluation, but does include an increase in taxes. As Speaker of the House, it is my job to look at our finite resources and determine the best way to use them. When we spend money on one program it is not available for another essential program. The discussion on state funded preschool falls into this category. The Governor would like to allocate $30 million taxpayer dollars toward a statewide preschool program. At the same time, schools themselves are telling us that they need more money for things like special education,
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I thought the article was very interesting because I knew very little about Amish beliefs or values and this article was most informative. I hope that this summer the community will have some sort of open house. Although the community tends to “stay by themselves,” I do hope they will invite us in to join with them.
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school safety and job training. As a grandfather I too dream of my grandchildren having the best opportunities they can be afforded, but not at the cost of funding essential needs and projects for our entire state. The Governor’s State of the State address revealed one clear message. He wants to continue his tax and spend policies. The Governor claims the state of the state is stronger than ever yet he is proposing $160Million in new taxes from our hard working Montana families. Montana is in a strong state in spite of the Governor and in large part due to the Republican legislature pushing back on his tax and spend policies. Greg Hertz MT Speaker of the House
Venezuela, Putin, and the Order of Things
Dear Editor, RussiaGate and the lynch mob mentality to destroy Donald Trump’s presidency at any cost have been ongoing for more than two years, with very little to show for it. The main premise is that various members of the administration, both past and present, actively worked with and were directed by Vladimir Putin and Moscow to elect Trump, denying Hillary Clinton the White House. The main tune sung is that Russia “interfered” in and unduly “influenced” the election, thereby giving Trump the win. Election meddling by foreign powers is improper and should be resisted vigorously. Right? Of course, right! How, then, do we explain the open, aggressive push to oust Nicholas Maduro in Venezuela and replace him with a self-appointed wannabe—Juan Guaido? Is that interference or what? It does no good to make excuses or try to explain the difference. This is blatant hypocrisy on the part of Washington. It’s a case of “Do as I say, not as I do.” Whether anything ever comes from RussiaGate or not is debatable, but it is certain that the West is deliberately trying to
dictate to the people of Venezuela who their president will be. This is wrong. It needs to stop. Roger Mitchell Stevensville
Support for Keep Montana Healthy Act
Dear Editor, What do rural hospitals, small businesses, and 1 in 10 Montanans have in common? They all benefit from Montana’s Medicaid expansion. That’s why I’ve introduced the Keep Montana Healthy Act, which will continue a program that works well for the health of all Montanans. During the 2015 legislative session, I proudly co-sponsored a bill that expanded health care coverage to 1 in 10 Montanans. Now, four years later, Medicaid expansion is firing on all cylinders. Here’s what we know: First and foremost, Montanans are healthier than ever. For breast cancer and colon cancer alone, more than 14,000 Montanans had access to cancer
Montanans enrolled in Medicaid are already working, and others are going to school, are caretakers for family members, or are managing a disability or illness. Some of these proposals could even force Montanans to turn over their private medical information to the government in the form of a mandatory “health assessment” before they would be permitted to enroll in the Medicaid plan. That just doesn’t make any sense. In Montana, our constituents expect us to promote commonsense ideas that fulfill our obligations, while also living within our means. My Keep Montana Healthy Act will do just that. Sometimes the best thing to do is recognize when you have something good. So, when it comes to the bipartisan, made-inMontana Medicaid Program, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Rep. Mary Caferro, HD-81 Helena
Down with democracy
Dear Editor, When I read the headline of Mr. Fowler’s letter, “Democracy in danger,” my very first thought was: I certainly hope so! His evaluation of the MSM misrepresentation of the Covington Catholic school event is, of course, correct. Now, getting back to “democracy.” The Founding Fathers abhorred democracy knowing that it is nothing more than mob rule. You didn’t learn that in school, now did you? The functional definition of democracy is: that form of government whereby the stupid and lazy can vote themselves the fruits of the labors of the intelligent and industrious simply because they outnumber them. Sadly, today, societal parasites now outnumber those who are net assets to society. Frank Novotny Victor
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Thank You All
I would just like to express the enormous amount of love and caring concern this wonderful community has shown my family in this time of such tragic loss of my son Zack. Thank you all so much for your uplifting support and kind compassion. I am so proud to live in a valley where you find such Christ like feelings for your fellow man. Where it is written “Do unto others, as you would be done by”. I have learned so much from each of you and I have prayed to say the right words to express our feelings as a loving family whose sadness and hurt has run so deep. I know that family is deep and close to our homes and hearts here. I have learned that sympathy causes empathy to which the exchange comes to both parties, causing everyone to truly feel the overwhelming softness and loving kindness of Our Father in Heaven. Please hug your kids, love them up, speak kind words to each other. And kids, love your parents, we are still learning about you too, you kids didn’t come with instruction manuals. You inherited our faults and weaknesses and we see ourselves in you, we’re both proud and shamed at the same time, torn between overwhelming love and stippling fear at the same time. The tears are streaming down my face as I’m trying to express the love that we feel as parents. You are special souls that have been brought here in this age of information and enlightenment you have so much potential and opportunity, keep your chin up, look up, He’s there and if you think we love you, multiply it by a trillion. May God Bless and keep you in the Name of His Ransomed Son. The Koerners
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Calendar
Hamilton Senior Center activities
Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturday: Bingo 1st week 12-5 p.m.; Flea market 10 a.m.2:30 p.m.; Bingo 1st & 3rd weeks 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Toastmasters 6:45 a.m.; Clogging 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday - Exercise 9-10 a.m.; Steppin Out dance class 7-9 p.m.; Pinochle 2nd & 3rd weeks 1-5 pm. Friday – Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 market 2nd week 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday - Bridge 1-5 p.m.; 2nd week Church of Christ Potluck 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Stevi Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 1st & 3rd Friday: Cribbage, 3-5 p.m. Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.
Victor Senior Center activities
Golden Agers
The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multi-bid racehorse) are played on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 3630142.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence
Al-Anon
Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.
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.
Narcotics Anon
Florence senior lunches
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.
Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.
Lolo senior lunches
Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.
Overeaters Anon
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.
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Evening TOPS
The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.
WIC clinics
Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$22,459; 2- $30,451; 3-$38,443; 4-$46,435; 5-$54,427. For each additional family member add $7,992. Call 406-375-6685 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.
Florence American Legion
Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry 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 Jerry Esmay, 777-5517.
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.
Stevi VFW
The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.
Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general
meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .
Soroptomist
Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.
Stevi Masons
The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.
Victor Masons
Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.
Eastern Star
Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.
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
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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 Quilters The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Charlie Kirk at 361-1146.
Fiber Arts Guild
Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.
Knitters Guild
The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.
Doll Club
The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.
Model train club
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, during the following times: First Friday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m. and third Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
Radio Club
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.
Draft Horse and Mule Club
The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to
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Lions Club
The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its weekly Tuesday noon meeting at BJs in Hamilton. The club strength – besides being low key and getting a lot done – is helping provide assistance for glasses and hearing aids in Ravalli County. Contact Dixie Dies, 961-4812, for more information.
Three Mile bingo
Bingo is held every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Community/Senior Center, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Proceeds go to build a new center. For information call 7773710.
Toastmasters
Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Douglas Taylor at 406-3813214 or Jeanine New at 303-9292430 for more information.
Men’s Bereavement Breakfast
Marcus Daly Hospice sponsors a Men’s Bereavement Support Breakfast on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Marcus Daly Hospice Dining Room. This breakfast creates a special opportunity for men coping with the death of a spouse or loved one to gather and share their journey of healing. Informal discussions are led by a trained Bereavement Facilitator and address such issues as dealing with grief, loneliness, forming new relationships, single parenting. A donation of $3.00 is appreciated for the meal. For more information call Marcus Daly Bereavement Coordinator at 363-6503.
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NAMI family support group
NAMI family support group Bitterroot NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is sponsoring a support group for family members that have a loved one with mental illness every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Cornerstone, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. If you have a loved experiencing challenging from Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arlene at 239-1708.
County recycling
The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 2 to 5 p.m. (winter hours). Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.
Breast cancer support group
The Bitterroot Valley breast cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Daly Leach Memorial Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. All are welcome. For information contact Judy Rothie, (406) 564-8613.
Pregnant/new mom groups
Postpartum Support Circle and Baby Bistro (breastfeeding support) meet on the second Thursday of each month and a Prenatal Support Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at 109 N. 4th St. Suite 104 in Hamilton from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call Sheehan at 6426527 or email bitterrootbreastfeeding@gmail.com.
Association for the Blind
The Bitterroot Sapphire Chapter of the Montana Association for the Blind meets on the third Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at The Coffee Cup in Hamilton. Contact Chris at 8800823 for more information.
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.
Family History Libraries
The Family History Libraries invite everyone (ages 12 and up) who is interested in researching their family history to stop in and take advantage of their free services. There are specialists available who are happy to assist you in finding records on your ancestors as well as in organizing photos and stories about them. They also have free access to subscription genealogical sites. 401 N 8th Street, Hamilton Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 363-5108. 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road, Stevensville East Foyer Door - Ring Marked Bell Mondays, Thursdays, Fri-
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 days: 12 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 777-2735.
tronic filing is available. Phone 777-5681 to make an appointment.
Suicide support group
Garden Club
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.
Drum Circle
African Drum Circle takes place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries! There are instruments to share. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol.com) or on Facebook at CSLBitterroot or visit the website: CSLBitterroot. org.
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.
Quantum Group
The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot meets every other Wednesday (next session August 15) at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 515 S. Fifth Street in Hamilton. This is a group of ordinary people who want to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this important field of science. New members invited and welcomed. E-mail blaise.favara@ gmail for more information.
MomLife
Bitterroot MomLife is a gathering of moms with kids of all ages, meeting twice a month September-May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Come join in for “grown-up” conversation, brunch, activities, crafts, speakers, Go Deeper discussions and free childcare. For more info call the church office, 777-2592.
Indoor pickleball
Pickleball is played at the Nazarene Church in Victor every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., and Monday evening starting at 6 p.m. Stevensville Adult Ed Pickleball takes place every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. (Register with Stevi School). Pickleball in Hamilton at the Bedford Building (upstairs) on Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Extra paddles are available. Clinic format to start out. $3.00. Wear tennis shoes. For more information call Rick at 239-8648.
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.
AARP tax prep help
AARP provides free tax preparation to all ages, low to moderate income, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Stevensville Senior Center. Appointments, only, no walk-ins. Some Saturday appointments are available for working people. Same day elec-
Wed, February 6 The Stevensville Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, February 6 at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. The meeting will include a ‘Valentine Pressed Flower Workshop’. For more information contact Colleen at 273-3973.
Outdoor Heritage Investment Project
Karrie Kahle with the Montana Outdoor Heritage Investment Project will hold a community conversation on Wednesday, February 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Bittter Root Brewery (upstairs) in Hamilton. This is a statewide conversation to discuss whether we need new investments aimed at protecting our outdoor way of life and our public lands. Join other local residents for a beverage and to learn more about MOHIP. Arrival begins at 5:30 p.m. with the conversation beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a quality discussion and a survey on how you and your family experience our public lands and what changes you may be currently noticing taking place. The conversation aims to find out from the public, if Montana had additional resources for public lands and the outdoor infrastructure, where they should be invested. The goal is to expand the conversation around improving and maintaining our public lands and hear about your priorities and what you value. If you are interested or want more information, just RSVP with Karrie Kahle at karrie@montanaheritageproject.com. More info at https://www.facebook.com/ events/339810233275390/
Thurs, February 7 Heart to Heart talk
Join Cardiologist Anthony Navone, MD from the Marcus Daly Cardiology Clinic and the International Heart Institute on Thursday, February 7th at the Heart to Heart Talk. Did you know heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the world and the leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 375,000 Americans a year? Attend this health session and learn how to protect your heart by keeping it in rhythm. You might be at risk of heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart murmurs and more. Celebrate YOU by learning how to protect your heart! This session starts at 5:30 p.m. and is held in the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital - Blodgett conference room. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., come early and get your blood pressure checked. Marcus Daly medical staff work together to offer monthly health education classes. Take this opportunity to meet the medical staff and learn how to become a more active partner in your health care. For more information visit mdmh.org or call (406) 363-2211.
Ski Patrol pint night
A pint night to benefit Lost Trail Ski Patrol will be held Thursday, February 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton. Half of all proceeds from beer sales will go towards medical and first aid supplies and provide training opportunities for Ski Patrol members. There will also be a raffle and silent auction to benefit the Ski Patrol and live music by John Floridis. The public is welcome.
Mountain Caribou program
Rare Mountain Caribou are the subject of a talk at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville on Thursday, February 7, at 6 p.m. These “ghosts of the boreal forest” are a critically endangered species throughout their range due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Cory DeStein will be discuss-
ing his recent trip to the interior of British Columbia where he found and photographed the rare mountain caribou. The history of Montana’s own relationship with these beautiful beasts will also be covered. DeStein is a wildlife photographer living in Missoula, who has a lifelong interest in wildlife and the landscapes they inhabit. In November 2018, Cory used his camera to capture the elusive animals in their early winter range. Look soon for Cory’s wildlife portraits hanging in the main library as a complement to his talk. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Friday, February 8 Amish School benefit
The Stevensville Amish School will hold a Fish Fry on Friday, February 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Family Center, 333 Charlos Street, Stevensville. Menu will be batter-fried fish, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, homemade dinner rolls, pie and ice cream. The all-youcan-eat dinner is by donation. There will also be an auction at 7 p.m. with many useful items. All proceeds will go towards the local Amish parochial school. Some of the auction items include a mini barn, 4 loads of gravel (delivered), new posts and labor to install, new chicken coop, Green Egg grill, knives, paintings, real silver, and baked goods. To donate auction items, call Jake at 406-274-8348 or Matt at 406-360-0884. For more information contact Joe at 608-293-4662.
Fine arts evening
Hamilton Christian Academy presents and evening of fine arts on Friday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy student art and music as well as the talents of community members. Entrance is free of charge but an offering will be taken. Hamilton Christian Academy is located at 601 W. Main Street in Hamilton. For more information, call 363-4534.
Sat, February 9 Community Roundtable
Join your neighbors for a fun, creative exploration into Building a Stronger Bitterroot Valley - Community Roundtable on Saturday, February 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bedford Building, 223 S. 2nd in Hamilton. Do you want to see our valley thrive? Do you want to live in a resilient community? Together we can create a vibrant Bitterroot Valley and your participation is very important! This free event includes a healthy lunch and is open to everyone. Want to talk about Circular Economy, Food Security, Self Reliance, Preparedness, Food, Community, or Resilience? This Roundtable is for you! Courtesy RSVP at www. eventbrite.com
Beekeepers
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, February 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mosaic Church at 206 W. Main in Hamilton. After the business portion of the meeting there will be a discussion on buying bees (need to be ordered soon), building and painting your wooden ware, and deadouts.
Adventure Series
“Colorful Chinese Lanterns” is the theme of the free kids’ adventure series on Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Welcome the Chinese New Year with a garland of brilliant Chinese Lanterns folded from Origami paper! String them together with ribbon and decorate your home with simple elegance. For more information contact Lani at the museum, 3633338.
Woman’s Club
GFWC Bitterroot Woman’s Club will meet on Saturday, February 9 at 11:15 a.m. at Bouilla, 111 S. 3rd Street, Hamilton. The Woman’s Club is a community service organization with the goal to empower women. Come for an enjoyable meeting, planning, visiting and having fun. For more information, call Joyce Hooper at 381-1201.
Ski Patrol steak fry
A steak fry to benefit the Lost Trail Ski Patrol will be held Saturday, February 9 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lost Trail Powder Mountain. Cost is $15 for a steak dinner; $10 for a hamburger dinner. There will be a silent auction and raffle and live music by Headin’ North. The public is welcome.
Cowboy Ball
Grab your sweetheart and round up your friends for the 8th Annual Bitterroot Cowboy Ball on Saturday, February 9 at the First Interstate Building at the Hamilton Fairgrounds. Wylie and The Wild West will be playing great dance music. Up N Smokin’ will be proving food and libations will be provided by Marley’s Bar. Night fun includes feed bucket raffle, live auction, Wheel of Fortune, photo booth, 50/50 raffle and calfpie bingo, all benefitting rodeo grounds improvement projects. It all starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes until midnight. Just $10 gets adults in the door, $5 for students and kids under 5 are free. Reserve a premium table for 8 guests $250 includes entry and 16 drink tokens. Reserve a regular table for 8 guests - $175 includes entry and 8 drink tokens. Bringing back the ever popular “sweetheart tables,” reserved tables for two including drink tokens for $75. For more info – fairgrounds@rc.mt.gov or 363-3411.
Square dance club
Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will have guest caller Eddie Fields of Salmon, Idaho calling a Mainstream dance on Saturday, February 9th. The Club dances at the Golden Age Center at 5th & Baker streets in Hamilton. The evening starts at 7 p.m. with a half hour of Round dancing, followed by a Mainstream dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open to all square dancers and as usual, spectators are welcome! More information, call Ray at 370-4414.
Sun February 10
Accordion Club
5 Valley Accordion Club will hold a Jam and Dance on Sunday, February 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sunrise Saloon on Strand in Missoula. This is a Valentine’s Dance; ladies get a flower! Admission is $4 for members, $5 for guests. Everyone is welcome.
Mon February 11 Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast - Muffins, fruit, milk; Lunch - Chicken Sandwich, fresh carrots, pear slices, bread & butter, milk Tuesday: Breakfast - Cheese Omelet, fruit, milk; Lunch - Taco Salad with lettuce & cheese, corn chips & salsa, fresh apple slices, bread & butter, milk Wednesday: Breakfast Strawberry Cream Cheese filled Bagels, fruit, milk; Lunch - Asian Chicken with Rice, mixed veggies, Mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk Thursday: Breakfast - Pancakes, fruit, milk; Lunch - Pizza Pasta, tossed salad with ranch dressing, bananas, bread & butter, milk Friday: Breakfast - Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, fruit, milk; Lunch - Corn Dogs, fresh veggies with ranch dressing, cinnamon applesauce, bread & butter, milk.
Green Thumbs Up
Green Thumbs Up Garden Club will meet on Monday, February 11 at 2 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton. The meeting will begin with a presentation by Marlon Ostrander of Northwest Fencing discussing the fencing options for gardens, depending on what you want to keep in or what you need to keep out. Molly Hackett will follow up with a discussion on how to choose and evaluate seed companies for optimum results in your gardens, whether be it a vegetable or a flower garden. This is a timely subject for all gardeners with spring approaching.
Valentine Craft Night
Create beautiful Valentine cards for your loved ones at the Library on Monday, February 11 at 4 p.m. Use a variety of super fun craft supplies to make your lovely greeting cards. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Pancake breakfast Tues, February 12 Knights of Columbus Council 6130 of Hamilton will host a Pancake Breakfast for the public on Sunday, February 10 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the St Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton. The meal consists of pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. This is an excellent opportunity to get out of the house and let someone else do the cooking for you. The price for the meal is $5.00 per person. Children under nine eat free so bring the kids! As a special offer, a family of 4 or more eat for $15.00. 100% of all proceeds go toward charitable giving within the community. For information contact Nick Hooper at 381-1200.
Baby Remembrance Service
You are invited to a special memorial service honoring babies who died during pregnancy or infancy on Sunday, February 10 at 3 p.m. at St. Francis, 411 S. 5th St, Hamilton Come honor the life and death of a baby who has left handprints deep in our hearts, never to be forgotten. This all-faith service is co-officiated by Father Jim Connor and Reverend Patty Stone. Everyone is invited. Reception to follow in the Pastoral Life Center. For more information, call 3631385. Hosted by the St. Francis Health & Wellness Ministry.
Stevi school board The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.
Wed, February 13 Money Habitudes program
“Money Habitudes: Where Money, Emotions and Life Meet!” will be presented on Wednesday, February 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bitterroot College in Hamilton. Money is a very difficult topic for all ages to discuss and causes an immense amount of stress. Learning about your (or your client’s) money profile can alleviate some of this stress. Syble Solomon is the creator of Money Habitudes which is used around the US and globally with adults and youth to initiate conversations about money in a fun, engaging and non-intimidating way. Register for this free seminar by contacting Kierstin Schmitt, 3606266.
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Wildlands Alliance raises funds for these groups and communities through the annual Backcountry Film Festival national tour. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the screening begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and can be purchased online at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/bitterrootbackcountry-film-festival-tickets-55244680326 or at the door. All funds raised directly benefit local projects and programs that perpetuate access and stewardship of public lands. Adventure, environment and climate, youth outdoors, ski culture - you’ll find it all in this award-winning lineup. Films in this year’s program include: • Ode to Muir (Festival cut), Teton Gravity Research • Ski the Wild West, Thomas Woodson and Drew Petersen • The Abbey, DPS Cinematic • The Backcountry Snowsports Initiative: Human-Powered, Wool Hat Creative Productions • Abandoned (Festival cut), The Road West Traveled • Blue, Aly Nicklas • I Am Here, David Hanson and Michael Hanson • Surfer Dan, Camp4 Collective • Searching for Christmas Tree, Lie Feng
Lone Rock Elementary Multi-Purpose Room 9 Hours/ 6 Classes Saturdays 7 - 8:30 pm Wednesday, February 6,– 2019 Feb. 16, 23 • Westward: Brennan Mar. 2, 9, 16, 30 Lagasse, KGB Productions
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Missouri River in the 1800’s. By carrying thousands of tons of freight and thousands of passengers, these boats forever changed the character and cultures of Montana and the Northern Plains. From 1850 to 1880, hundreds of steamers fought their way up the treacherous “Bid Muddy” to Fort Benton, the world’s most inland port. Every trip was an adventure full of risks: hull-piercing snags and sweepers, grounding sandbars, powerful rapids, herds of swimming buffalo, Indian attacks, and exploding boilers. The dangers were great but the rewards were enormous – until the railroads came. Local Author Ed Wolff captures the golden age of steamboats. Come and hear him speak about this interesting chapter in our history and the characters that helped to make it. 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.
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to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use program and help connect them to appropriate care. To register for this event or for more information, contact Bitterroot College, 375-0100.
Sat, February 16 Saturday bingo
Special Saturday Bingo is held every third Saturday of the month at Victor Senior Center with the next session on February 16th. 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.
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Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 16 with a black and white dress theme. Ray Dunbar will be calling the Mainstream dance, with the evening starting out with a half hour of Plus level dancing from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mainstream dancing will follow from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Don Scheline will be providing the Round Dance music. The club dances at the Golden Age Club at 5th & Baker Streets in Hamilton. Spectators are always welcome! For more info, call Ray at 3704414.
There will be a free traprelease workshop on Saturday, February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton. What will you do if your best friend steps in a trap? Learn trapping regulations, how to avoid traps, first aid, hands-on practice opening traps, and what to carry with you to save your pet. For more information contact Constance at 406-5494647.
Steamships in the West program Western Line Ed Wolff will talk about his new book, “Sweepers, Snags Dancing and Steam: The steamboat era on Montana’s Missouri River” on Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Smoke-belching, whistle-blowing, water-churning, multistoried paddlewheel steamboats flourished on Montana’s
A Western Line Dancing class offered through Lone Rock Adult Education will begin on Saturday, February 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and continue on Saturdays, February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 30 in the Lone Rock Elementary School multi-purpose room.
Are you ready for a rip-roarin’, foot stompin’, boot kickin’ good time? This class that will not only give you the knowledge of line dancing, but you will be meeting new people who love to dance as well! You will be a part of an energetic, fun-filled evening! Instructor, Bob Adkins, has 35 years of experience calling dance moves! Line dancing is a choreographed dance with repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows, all facing each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time. Class fee is $10 with a 50% discount for seniors. Pre-register by calling Julie Bachman at 210-5129 or email adulteducation@lonerockschool.org.
Valley Public Library is Friday, March 1, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s fun theme is “Authors Hear a Who.” Come chat with a number of published authors, enjoy luscious chocolates, and snack on a selection of healthy alternatives including cheeses, meats, veggies and crackers. Entry is a $5 donation and you have a chance to win a fun door prize. If you choose to purchase a book from one of the authors, they will be happy to autograph it for you. Raffle tickets are available at the Library desk, and on the night, with great prizes donated by local businesses and our guest authors. Many local authors attend the event and their books are in a wide variety of genres and subjects from hiking to science, as well as children’s fiction, romances, westerns, fantasy and more. Profits from this event help the Library pay for children’s and adult programs, as well as many extras that add to the enjoyment of everyone who loves the Library. The Library will close for regular business at 4 p.m. on March 1. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. program is suitable for children and teens ages 5 & up and their families. The Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Sat, February 23 Square dance club
Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will have Ray Dunbar calling a Mainstream dance on Saturday, February 23rd at the Golden Age Club, 5th & Baker Streets in Hamilton. Don Scheline will be providing the Round Dance music. The evening starts with a half hour of Plus level dancing from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mainstream will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. As always, spectators are always welcome! For more info, call Ray at 370-4414.
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The Eighth Annual Rockin’ RC Rodeo Cowboy Ball will be held this Saturday night, February 9, at the First Interstate Building at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and Up In Smoke will be serving dinner from 6pm on. The cost of the dinner is $15 and includes two BBQ meats and two sides with a dinner roll. Marley’s Bar will also have a no host bar. The local 4H horse clubs will have desserts, pop and water available to purchase. This is a family friendly event with something for everyone. Early on, the Rockin’ RC royalty will be selling cards for Calf Pie Bingo. Only 52 cards will be sold so be sure to get one early. Cards are $20 each with whomever has the card that the calf does his business on winning $520. There is a Wheel of Fortune with gift certificates as prizes. Be sure to buy raffle tickets for the Feed Bucket Raffle. Among the items are a ‘His and Hers Basket’ with a round of golf at Whitetail Golf Course and a spa day. There
are wine baskets, jewelry and many more items that will go in this raffle. And then there is the Live Auction. Items such as a restored Victorian Hutch, photograph by Mark LaRowe of Helena, a Double H custom made hat, limited release bottle of Pendleton whiskey, and a puppy! One of the unique items is the naming rights to a bucking bull owned by Red Eye Rodeo of Deer Lodge, the producer of the Rockin’ RC Rodeo during the Ravalli County Fair.
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The wrestling programs in the valley had good successes at their divisional tournaments over the weekend and will be sending 31 wrestlers to the All Class State wrestling tournament in Billings this weekend at the Metra. Corvallis will send 11, Florence nine, Hamilton seven, and Stevensville will send three. Florence finished second behind Eureka at the Western B Divisional in Thompson Falls with three championships. At 103 pounds, Oliver Post pinned Taylor Angle of Plains. Avery Meinzen pinned Gavin Pilkington of Eureka at 160. Spencer Jones of Florence defeated Miles Anders of St. Ignatius at 205. Other Falcons who placed and will advance to the state tournament are O’Maste Foster who finished second at 285; Aaron Edens was third at 126, Jonny Chamberlin was third at 138. Luke Maki finished fourth at 170 and Zach Cather was fifth at 170. Jarod Pallo finished fourth at 182. Corvallis finished fourth in the Western A Divisional at Butte Central behind Polson, Frenchtown, and Columbia Falls. Hamilton was ninth and Stevensville finished with 52 points in 11th place. Corvallis’ Dante Venema,
who has a record of 40 wins and 4 losses, won the 126 division with a pin of Ronan’s Trapper McAllister 1:35 into the match. He also defeated Quentin Campos of Browning, and Luke Huffaker of Beaverhead Co. Triston Davis finished third at 138 pounds for Corvallis. He
defeated Dugan Davis of Polson in the first round and fellow teammate Allan Allsop in the quarterfinals. Jeff Offenbecher of Libby won a decision over Davis in the semifinals. Davis came back in the consolation bracket to defeat Smokey Stoker of Frenchtown and advance to the third place match
The Lady Falcons of Florence are at the top of District 6B and are looking strong as they head into the final stretch of the season. With four senior starting, the team is experience, quick and deadly from inside or from long range. The team opened slowly against Deer Lodge with the Wardens playing aggressive defense. But the many facets of the Falcon offense soon wore the
Wardens out. Florence had only a two point lead at the end of the first quarter but started scoring points in the middle of the second. Florence went on to win, 59-43. Rilee Mangun led all scorers with 20 points. Florence 59, Deer Lodge 43 Florence: Emma Stensrud 5, Joey Janetski 4, Jami Janetski 2, Danielle Zahn 13, Rilee Mangun
20, Makenna Liles 15. Deer Lodge: Jordan Senecal 3, Alyssa Lamb 10, Jessie Graveley 1, Makenzi Meaghan 4, Mya Wirth 12, Kamryn Scully 1, Rachel Nicholson 12. Florence topped Anaconda, 55-46, on Saturday. Danielle Zahn had 25 points in the win. A tough Falcon defense held the Copperheads to only six points in the first quarter. Florence 55, Anaconda 46 Florence: Emma Stensrud 5, Joey Janetski 6, Rilee Mangun 9, Makenna Liles 7, Danielle Zahn 25, Jaidyn Larson 3. Anaconda: Arieona Mattson 8, Isabel Saltenberger 8, Alyssa Peterson 2, Claire Miller 8, Logan Stetzner 20. The Lady Broncs of Hamilton topped Frenchtown, 35-33, in overtime on Friday in Hamilton. Hamilton took an early lead but Frenchtown came back in the second half to tie the game at 30-all. Lauren Ryter had 13 points to lead Hamilton and Katelyn Dickamore added seven more. Hamilton 35, Frenchtown 33, OT Frenchtown: Hope Rebich 5, Claire Bagnell 6, Harper Armitage 3, Hailey Arthur 2, Kiya Shelton 10, Lauren Demmons 7. Hamilton: Abby Johnson 6, Lauren Ryter 13, Sophia Doyle 3, Jordan Taggart 2, Mariola Tesoro 2, Ani Mason 2, Katelyn Dickamore 7.
Hamilton’s Michael Golden notched another win at 132 pounds to take the championship at the Western A Divisional.
where he pinned Ayden Role of Columbia Falls in 4:42. Blue Devil Randon Weidow finished third at 145 pounds. He pinned Chance Kittson of Browning for the third place spot. He pinned John Warner of Frenchtown in the first round and then pinned Caleb Pierre of Polson in the quarterfinal round. Bridger Williams of Hamilton won by an 8-4 decision over Weidow in the semi finals. Weidow came back to defeat Peter Gibson of Dillon with a pin at :56. Other Blue Devils who will advance to the state tournament are Derrik Gasvoda who placed fourth at 152 pounds; Mark Spencer who placed fifth at 103 pounds, Harley Wise who was fifth at 285 pounds, Jimmy Schmitt was sixth at 120 pounds, Benji Opat was sixth at 132 pounds, and Allan Allsop finished sixth at 138 pounds. Hamilton’s Michael Golden, who has a record of 34-2, took first at 132 pounds with a pin of Libby’s Zack Morrison at :37 seconds. Golden pinned Alexis Aurand of Whitefish in 20 seconds in the first round. In the quarterfinal, Golden pinned Jeff Madman of Browning in 27 seconds. It took Golden 1:03 to pin Thomas Peters of Columbia Falls in the semi
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Dante Venema of Corvallis won his weight division of 126 pounds and will advance to the state wrestling tournament. finals. Hamilton’s Bridger Williams finished second at 145 pounds after losing to Libby’s Trey Thompson with a pin at 3:24. Williams defeated Isaac Balla of Columbia Falls in the quarterfinals with a pin. In the semifinals, Williams won an 8-4 decision over Corvallis’ Randon Weidow. Adrian Garcia finished third at 132 pounds with a pin of Thomas Peters of Columbia Falls. Noah
Hurst finished third at 160 pounds with a 5-2 decision over Browning’s Ryan Kipp. Stevensville’s Kyler Pancake finished second at 160 pounds after being pinned by Cooper Hoffman of Dillon. Pancake defeated Christian Smith of Ronan, Garrett Croft of Polson and Noah Hurst of Hamilton. Kellen Robbins finished fourth at 126 pounds and Jake Woods finished sixth at 285 pounds.
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No more than four points separated Corvallis and Stevensville throughout their entire game on Thursday night. With nothing but bragging rights on the line, both teams gave it their all with Corvallis eventually coming out the winner, 64-60. Every time Corvallis would make a bit of a run, Stevensville bounced right back and hit their own buckets. Corvallis sank four of their last six free throws to extend their lead and win the game. Colby Meeds and Devlin Sherman had break out games for Stevensville with 24 and 11 points respectively. Logan Roth, who Liang Liedle stuck to like glue the entire game, still was able to score 11 points for the ‘Jackets. Caleb Warnken had 19 points for Corvallis and Tanner Jessop added 15. Corvallis 64, Stevensville 60 Corvallis: Liang Liedle 5, Tanner Jessop 15, Garrett Brown 9, Caleb Warnken 19, Jace Barcus 4, Caseon Jessop 12. Stevensville: Logan Roth 11, Devlin Sherman 11, Ivan Yazvac 4, Gavin Beeton 2, Colby Meeds 24, Riley Rust 3, Tanner Pendergast 5. The Hamilton Broncs narrowly escaped the Frenchtown Broncs on Friday night with a 63-62 win. Hamilton relied upon a 24 point fourth quarter to come from behind for the win. Hunter Omlid had 20 points to lead all scorers. Hamilton 63, Frenchtown
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defeated Valley Christian, 67-52. Agee had a career high 33 points. Chavez added 20. Webberson had eight points and Cameron Moore and JD Kay added four and two points respectively. Darby maintained their momentum with a 58-31 win over Charlo. Dylan Parks dropped in 24 points and Brandon Winters had 15. Cole Kayser had 10 points. Nelson Smith had four points, Daniel Muir had three points and Tyler Davis had two points to round out the Tiger scoring. Stevensville lost to Dillon, 40-21. Logan Roth had nine points for the Yellowjackets. Florence lost to Deer Lodge, 58-42. Jacob Round had 14 points and Brendan Bailey added 12. Florence lost to Anaconda, 52-37.
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Grants available to benefit Darby
The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) has announced the opening of a grant cycle to benefit the community and residents of Darby. Grants will be made from the Darby Town Community Endowment Fund, established at MCF by Richard and Barbara Ackerman in 1999. Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. Grants will be up to $5,000. While grants must be used for projects benefit-
ing the Darby community and residents, the grantee organization does not need to be based in Darby. Only one application is allowed per organization. Eligible projects must provide a direct, ongoing benefit to local residents, be sustainable, and address important, unmet needs. Ineligible projects include onetime events, conferences, workshops, planning, research, untested projects, and partisan or sectarian activities. Grant requests are reviewed
by the Darby Town Community Endowment Fund Committee. The grant process is competitive; incomplete applications will not be considered. Grant applications will be accepted through March 1, 2019. To apply for a grant, access the online application at mtcf. org/grants. Only online applications will be accepted. For more information contact Jessica Stewart-Kuntz, MCF Director of Operations & Grants, at (406) 441-4950 or jessica@mtcf.org.
Obituaries Richard Ladd ‘Dick’ Saylor
A Harmonious Life Richard Ladd “Dick” Saylor, 10/8/1927-01/24/2019, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. “I’ve had more fun than anyone should be allowed.” Born in Piedmont, California to Robert & Helen Saylor, Dick survived polio at the tender age of three. He attended Piedmont High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1949. In his youth, Dick was actively involved in Boy Scouts and became an Eagle, serving for years on the Camp Wallace Alexander Staff, later becoming a Scoutmaster. He served a short stint in the U.S. Merchant Marines before entering UCB in 1945. His love for the outdoors, High Sierra backpack trips, cool, trout-filled streams and multiple ocean crossings were the source of endless stories of appreciation. His wondrous joy of a captivating night sky, a sunset or a fine sailing breeze was passed on to his children Cathy, Jim, Joanne and Betsy. In 1950, Dick married his college sweetheart, Catherine (Cay) Flaherty and they lived in Berkeley until moving back to Piedmont in 1964. Dick was now working in the insurance brokerage business started by his father - Saylor & Hill Co. in Oakland. Dick and Cay divorced in 1975. In 1981, with his second wife Trish, he retired and moved to Friday Harbor, Washington. Throughout his lifetime, two avocations kept him “out of
trouble” as he liked to say, singing and sailing. Early in Dick’s life he was captivated by the sound of fourpart vocal harmony when he discovered Barbershop music. This led to a lifelong pursuit and love of perfect vocal harmony. The “Baytown Four” gained National recognition with the Barbershop Society for their superb blending of classic harmonies. Dick continued his love of music, organizing quartets and chorus groups and singing with his buddies just days before his final breath. Dick’s sailing life began early on, building boats with his brother Rod and racing their Hurricane Class sloop “Mistral” on San Francisco Bay. Multiple coastal and Transpacific races followed on numerous vessels. Dick successfully raced his Swan 36 “Eventide” on the bay and she provided a great ride to Kauai in
the summer of ‘79. His latest and last sailing venture was aboard his new boat “Eventide II”, in May of his 91st year on Lake Como in Montana. Dick assumed the leeward rail position, tiller in hand, sighting the jib and playing the lifts heading upwind on a fine breeze. Dick is survived by his children, Cathy Saylor Marthens (Phil) of Stevensville, Jim Saylor (Paula) of Kapaa, Kauai, Joanne Warren of Corvallis, Betsy Saylor (Steve Johnson) of Hamilton, beloved step-daughters Laura (deceased), Linda, Cindy and Diana; grandchildren: Jeremy, Jennifer, Katie, Amy, Jacob, Daniel, Sara, Molly, Saylor, Andrew, Lisa, Matthew, Christina, Clay and Amylrene; nephew, Steve Saylor (Carol) of Corvallis; niece, Laura Saylor Flett (Jim); great nieces/ nephew: Anna and Jennifer Saylor, Dana Flett and Saylor Flett; great grandchildren: Isiah, Wapuhia, Blakelee, Breia, A.V., Breanna, Zoey, Alexis, Annabelle, Michael, Sophia, William, Charlotte, Theodore, Declan, Maggie and Solomon! Dick’s greatest gift was how he made you feel. He could light up a room with his smile and put anyone at ease with his unassuming welcome and kind words. His acceptance and appreciation of people from all walks of life was always there to see and feel. His was a life well lived! - Abide with me, fast falls the eventide.
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continued Hamilton also defeated Polson, 42-13. Sophia Doyle led the Lady Broncs with seven points. Ten players scored for Hamilton. Hamilton 42, Polson 13
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loved the outdoors and was an avid photographer of wildlife, flowers and the landscape. In 1989, she designed and made the State of Montana Centennial quilt. She loved to travel. Her favorite places were Alaska, Kauai and Germany. But no matter where she traveled, she always loved to come home to the Bitterroot Valley. She is survived by her Catholic Church in Hamilton. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Stevensville. A complete obituary will follow.
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the members of her board chose for their organization: 1 Horse at a Time Draft Horse Rescue. In the summer of 2017, as Shinn attended several horse auctions, she noticed that the draft horses who came through generally sold to “kill buyers” -people who buy horses directly for slaughter houses or in order to sell them to slaughterhouses. The great size of these horses that makes them attractive to kill buyers also makes them expensive to keep: they need more food than most other horse breeds; their huge feet require regular trimming and special shoes; they need oversized (often custom-made) tack. Shinn is well aware of their drawbacks, but the gentle nature of these work horses makes that little extra care worthwhile. She watched the chaotic process of running loose horses through the auction and it haunted her, especially knowing what the horses faced when they were bought by a kill buyer – long rides in often over-crowded trailers to a miserable end. The old, the lame and the unhealthy sometimes didn’t survive the trip. “They just kept coming,” she says of the draft horses at the auctions. “I wanted to get them away from the bad situation, to get them healthy, and then I wanted to find them a loving home. I just couldn’t do it as a private person.” Shinn first fell in love with driving ponies as a child in Germany, and when her husband retired from the Army and they moved to their farm in the Bitterroot (in 2014), she started to dream about owning her own working horse. At the auctions, she kept seeing the draft horses coming through and realized she “couldn’t bring them all home.” Shinn had volunteered with another equine rescue operation here in the valley and thought she’d like to focus on the draft breeds, so she began looking into the legalities of starting a rescue program. She connected with some like-minded people
who helped form a board, choose a name and create a mission statement: To save unwanted, neglected and abused draft horses from going to slaughter. The group’s non-profit status was officially approved in January of 2018, and a timely article in the Missoulian newspaper brought in some donations and much needed publicity for their cause. The owners of the Black Cat Bake Shop in Missoula held a successful fundraiser for them in April. Over the course of the spring and summer, Shinn and her board members – along with a rescued horse or two – represented the group at several public events, creating important contacts that led to other opportunities to publicize their cause, like the nonprofit fair in Hamilton and a booth at the Bitterroot Celtic Games and Festival. For the weekend of the 50-mile Garage Sale, the group set up a display at Cowpoke Ranch Supply where they sold used horse tack that supporters had donated, and at the end of the summer, Kari Schiffman of Valley Equine Massage invited them to share her booth at the Ravalli County Fair, along with other rescue groups in the Valley. When she wasn’t spending her days at fund-raising events, Shinn was building relationships with other horse rescue organizations – Bella Dea Rescue Foundation in Great Falls, United in Light Draft Horse Sanctuary in Livingston, Coast to Coast Draft Horse Connection in Michigan, the Norwegian Fjord Horse Rescue Network, Western Montana Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation in Corvallis, to name a few. Shinn believes strongly that the groups need to work together toward their common goal of creating a happier outcome for unwanted horses. And she was working the auctions. “She’s working the whole time,” Denise Vietz, one of the organization’s board members, says of Shinn. “It’s crazy! They come through so fast and she’s on her phone the whole time, networking with other rescue groups when she sees horses [other than draft breeds] that need help.”
“Goliath” and “Jack” with board member Denise Vietz (left) and director Jasmin Shinn of 1 Horse at a Time Draft Horse Rescue. Christin Rzasa photo. Because not everyone can get to the auctions, Shinn will serve as a proxy buyer to acquire horses for other organizations, as long as they can raise the funds in short order, and then if necessary, she will foster the horse until pick-up can be arranged. Right now, Shinn has a 27-year-old draft horse cross she bought at the Missoula auction who really needs to go to a sanctuary to live out his days, and United in Light Draft Horse Sanctuary in Livingston has helped with the purchase and agreed to take him, so Shinn will haul him there for them when she goes to the next Billings auction. In return, if she finds an eligible horse to bring home from the auction, the horse will spend the night at the Sanctuary on the way back to the Bitterroot, giving it time to recover from the auction process. It’s a relationship that helps both the humans and the horses, furthering the mutual goals of the organizations. Once a new horse arrives at the 1 Horse at a Time facility, it’s kept in quarantine for thirty days, well-separated from the other horses. Shinn’s acreage is divided into several spacious paddocks and pastures, all very clean and tidy, the fences sound and strong. The current equine residents have a pecking order, of course, but they appear comfortable – calm and well-fed – and they are clearly
fond of Shinn. “The thirty days is for the horse to decompress, because it usually either came from an auction or … from a bad situation,” Shinn explains. “It’s time for them to get comfortable with the new situation, with our routine, to get to know me, and for me to get to know them. But I don’t work them or really try to discover what [they] know or [have] been trained to do.” That evaluation comes later. First, Shinn takes them to Tammany Veterinary Clinic (just up the road in Corvallis) for a thorough veterinary exam and to address dental needs and any other problems the exam might reveal. Next Shinn arranges to attend to lameness or pain issues that are so often the cause for these gentle giants ending up at the sale in the first place. The Bitterroot Valley has a lot to offer horse owners seeking alternative therapies for equine treatment, and the Rescue is open to considering anything that might help the horses. Depending on a horse’s particular issue, Rescue horses have benefited from chiropractic, cranio-sacral, and acupuncture treatments, as well as equine massage. “I really believe in that stuff,” Shinn says. “It does work for the horses. While it’s expen-
sive, to me it’s absolutely worth it, with the stuff they’ve been through. They need it!” Vietz adds, “You can see the difference it’s made for Tiny, even Sophia (two big Belgians). It’s amazing!” Again, Shinn emphasizes the goal of helping the horse. “Maybe people think I’m spoiling these horses or wasting money, but to me, those are all valuable resources that are really helping the horses.” Discovering the ins and outs of setting up a non-profit organization, maneuvering through the auction process and learning how to manage a horse’s physical ailments have been huge hurdles Shinn has overcome in the past year. But the most challenging – and for Shinn, the most disheartening – lesson of 2018 involves the dangers of miscommunication and misjudgment, how the lockstep mentality and rumor mill that often defines social media can work with breathtaking speed to dissemble something you’ve poured your whole heart into. “We had a rough couple of weeks [this past fall],” Shinn acknowledges. Amid the hectic turmoil of an auction, while Shinn attempted to place a non-draft horse with another rescue organization to prevent it from going to slaughter, she stepped outside the normal protocol for adoptions that she and her board had so carefully created. Her attempts to correct the misunderstanding resulted in a confrontation she regrets, and the fallout from the incident was swift. A cascade of negative comments overwhelmed the Rescue’s social media presence, from accusations of financial improprieties and animal abuse to personal insults aimed directly at Shinn. “It really makes you doubt,” Shinn admits. “You’re sitting here, you’re doing something good, you have a clean conscience…yet people are quick to believe lies rather than check facts.” Vietz agrees it was a difficult time. “Words on social media mean more than anything else. It’s just devastating. But we pulled through…because we’re doing the
right thing.” “We sat together as a board,” Vietz recalls, “and we said, ‘We know we’re doing something good here; we have the horses that need our help. [We’re] not going to let someone ruin something good that we’re doing.’” “I’ve had to do some deep thinking about that,” Shinn says, “and it’s going to always come back to that’s what my heart wants me to do and there’s not anybody that’s going to stop that. I’m lucky that … I’ve found that [backing] in my board and my friends and the people that support us in what we do.” “Christmas at the Rescue” in December was the group’s first open house and a chance to move forward. It turned out to be a very successful day with a great turnout. Shinn smiles. “A lot of people came out to meet the horses and see the place and learn about the organization and what we do. It confirmed that we’re on the right track, that we’re strong and striving and not just surviving.” And the work goes on. Winter is the hardest time to find homes for the horses, as there is no pasture and feed is expensive. The Rescue happily accepts volunteer assistance to help care for the horses, which currently include seven ready for adoption, three of which have pending home offers, three are awaiting evaluation, and one needs more medical care. Donations -- welcome any time of the year -- are tax deductible and can be made via PayPal or by check (mailed to the facility at 326 Popham Lane, Corvallis MT 59828). More details – contact information, photographs of the horses and their stories – can be found at the group’s website: www.1horseatatime.com. “There’s always going to be people out there that don’t like what you do,” Shinn admits, “or don’t agree with what you do.” But her heart is clearly set on helping draft horses in need, however she can, even if it’s only “one horse at a time.”
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$0 Down, 0% A.P.R. for 60 months - Dealer Participation Required Qualifying Equipment: RTV XG850 $0 Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 60 months on purchases of select new Kubota RTV-XG850 equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 60 monthly payments of $16.67per $1,000 financed. Dealer Participation Required. Offer expires 3/31/19. See us or go to KubotaUSA.com for more information.
7550 Thornton Drive, Missoula, MT 59808 • 542-2200
BIG SKY KUBOTA
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If it seems like you already know us, you probably do. Stevensville has a new bank with some familiar faces. It may seem like we’re new in town, but we’ve been serving Western Montana with full-service banking since 1972. Now right here in Stevensville, we proudly offer home, real estate and commercial lending, totally free personal and business checking – and we do it with a commitment to customer service from folks who live and work nearby.
First Security Bank 318 Main Street Stevensville, MT 59870 Phone: 728-3115 Lobby Hours Mon-Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Drive-up Hours Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
From left to right: Jenny Arne – Personal Banker Roger Linhart – Real Estate Lender NMLS #502241 Dede Larson – Customer Service Representative Arielle Leister – Personal Banker