THE SCENTED GARDEN AND GREEN

from Bitterroot Star - May 20, 2020

WAYNE HERMAN TREES

Classified

SALES/ AUCTIONS

Professional Estate and Business Liquidation since 2009. www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 May 21-23 • Hamilton Fairgrounds May 28-30 • Florence 240 South Trail ALL SALES START: Day One 5-8pm Numbers to keep place in line given at 2pm for Day One sale. Following Days 9-12

NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE! IN CORVALLIS. 8th

Annual! Misty Vale Loop, Lone Willow Drive & Fieldstone Drive. Friday & Saturday, May 15th & 16th, 8-4. Follow the signs & balloons! Eastside Hwy to Cemetery Road, turn right on Honeyhouse, then go straight.

FARM &

GARDEN

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE

PLANTS! Montana certified seed potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, melons, herbs, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, lettuce and more. Nice selection of hanging baskets and annual and perennial flowers. Moeller’s Nursery, 946 Eastside Hwy, Corvalis. Open daily. 961- 3389. www.moellersnursery.com

BAGGED WHOLE-GRAIN

livestock feed: wheat, oats, barley. Cracked 3-Way (barley, oats, wheat), new crop hay. GRAIN-FED LOCKER BEEF. Call Russ, 360- 1125 or 961-3528.

FRESH FARM EGGS from pastured free range chickens, delivered daily to the Bitterroot Star, Stevensville. Severson’s natural grass fed ground beef (1-lb packages, $5/lb). Call 777-3928 for availability or just stop by Bitterroot Star at 115 W. 3rd (blue door).

BUILDINGS

AUTHENTIC TIMBER

FRAMED BARNS. Residential and Commercial Timber Packages. Full Service Design - Build Since 1990, (406) 581 3014 brett@bitterrootgroup.com, www.bitterroottimberframes.com

FOR SALE

7 USED MOBILE HOMES -

2010 and newer, in great shape. Call now, they won’t last long! $44,800 - Price includes delivery within 100 miles, blocked, leveled

Engraving Elaine’s 51 Years of Service

& Rubber Stamps

123 S. 5TH Corner of 5th & State in Hamilton 363-5193

and central air conditioning. Call Jason at (406) 855-2279.

RENTALS

AVAILABLE TO SUBLET:

1BR in 2BR home w/garden near Kiwanis Park from 5/2020 to 4/2021. $600/mo. Also, mature, responsible gardener seeking 1-2 BR home w/garden space. Yearly contract from 4/2021. Great references. 406-880-3946, leave voice mail.

FREE

FREE - LARGE FORMICA

TOP TABLE. Also maple chairs that need work on cushions. 777- 2800.

HELP

WANTED

NEEDED: RELIABLE PERSON TO DO YARD MAIN

TENANCE weekly through the summer at a home south of Hamilton. Mowing, weed-eating, raking, pruning and other small jobs. We have all the tools. $15 per hour, cash. Call 363-4054.

HOME CARE SERVICES

is hiring caregivers and CNAs. Flexible schedule, competitive pay. Apply at 925 N. First Street in Hamilton. Call 375-8637.

THE TOWN OF STEVENS

VILLE is seeking an energetic and driven individual to lead the Town’s Parks & Recreation Department. The work performed by this position involves the leadership, coordination and oversight of the Stevensville Parks and Recreation Department. The position is responsible to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the programs, activities and operations of the Department including Recreation and Aquatics to coordinate assigned activities with other Town departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex support to the Mayor. Visit www.townofstevensville.com/ jobs for application materials, or contact Robert Underwood at 406- 777-5271.

THE TOWN OF STEVENS

VILLE Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking Park Attendants to provide friendly guest service, safe operations, informing guests of rules, and ensuring cleanliness of park areas. The position is responsible to perform daily preventative and corrective maintenance and custodial functions for park facilities, ensuring a clean and positive

experience for all guests and park system users. The Park Attendant provides onsite services to patrons under the general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director. Visit www.townofstevensville.com/ jobs for application materials, or contact Robert Underwood at 406- 777-5271.

IRRIGATOR/RANCH HAND.

Hrs flexible. $10/hr. Call 406-550- 1030 between 8am-5pm.

LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS/ CALVING COORDINATOR.

Northern Agricultural Research Center – Havre, MT. For complete job announcement and application procedures https://jobs.montana. edu/postings/20948. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

SERVICES

ALL SEASONS LAWN

CARE. Affordable rates. Call Tom at 529-0465 or Laurie at 381-3106.

WANTED

FREON WANTED: We pay

CA$H for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Convenient. Certified Professionals. Call (312) 291-9169 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com

WE BUY GUNS. Cash paid. New, used, antique or military. Call Rich, (406) 531-6702.

NOTICES

CONCERT— “32 Below” at Daniels County Museum’s Pioneer Town, Scobey, MT. Concert kicks off Pioneer Days, Friday night June 26, 6:30. Tickets and info, (406) 487-5965 .

LEGAL NOTICES

MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE ELAINE MUIR, Deceased. ALSO KNOWN AS ALICE E. MUIR

Cause No. DP-20-38 Dept. 1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Danny Reed Muir or Peggy Elaine Trexler, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 27th day of April, 2020. /s/ Danny Reed Muir Co-Personal Representative 263 Down the Lane Stevensville, MT 59870 Peggy Elaine Trexler Co-Personal Representative 455 Coach Lane Hamilton, MT 59840 BS 5-6, 5-13, 5-20-20. MNAXLP

John D. Greef ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 360-8117 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

IN THE MATIER OF THE ESTATE OF: LEOLA G. DEAN, Deceased.

Case No.: DP-20-39 Department No. 1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are

NOTICE OF ELECTION

required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jennifer L. Dean, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in c/o John D. Greef, P.O. Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court . DATED this 28th day of April, 2020. /s/ Jennifer L. Dean, Personal Representative BS 5-13, 5-20, 5-27-20. MNAXLP

ADVERTISING

Kenneth Bransby Bransby Law Finn, P.C. 515 Main Street Stevensville, Montana 59870 Phone: (406) 777-1000 bransbylaw@gmail.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT RAVALLI COUNTY

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY P. MOORE, Decedent

Cause No.: DP-20-40/7 Dept. No.: 2

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four ( 4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, Thomas Allen Moore, ℅ Bransby Law Firm, P.C., 515 Main Street, Stevensville, .Montana 59870, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 7th day of May, 2020. THOMAS ALLEN MOORE State of Montana ) :ss County of Ravalli ) This instrumenting was signs for acknowledged before me on May 7,2020 by Thomas Allen Moore. /s/ Lisa Radcliffe Wallace Notary Public for the State of Montana LISA RADCLIFFE WALLACE NOTARY PUBLIC for the State of Montana Residing at Florence MT My Commission Expires April 09, 2022. BS 5-13, 5-20, 5-27-20. MNAXLP to the Personal Representative, Sharon O’Flannigan, ℅ Bransby Law Firm, P.C., 515 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana 59870, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 12th day of May, 2020. /s/ Sharon L. O’Flannigan State of Minnesota ) :ss County of Washington) This instrument was signed or acknowledged before me on 5-12-2020 by SHARON O’FLANNIGAN. /s/ Michael Jon Longueville Notary Public of the State of Minnesota My Commission Expires Jan. 31, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via electronic meeting for the purpose of considering a Petition for Variance from David Laursen, owner of 106 E. 4th Street. The Petition for Variance requests the Board to approve a variance of the following local zoning regulations:

Development Code, Section 10-176 (j) – Off-Street Parking

a. The required number of off-street parking spaces is a total of ten (10) spaces. The petition requests that the number of required off-street parking spaces be adjusted to three (3) spaces. The remaining required spaces would be available as on-street parking spaces. The public hearing will be held by electronic means and live-streamed on the Town’s website and Facebook page. Written comments may be 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. May 21, 2020 or may be emailed to publiccomment@ townofstevensville.com. Citizens

should consult the Citizen Guide for Town of Stevensville Virtual Public Meetings and Citizen Participation on the Town’s website for information about how to participate in

virtual public meetings. Questions may be asked or more information may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271. Attest: Monica Hoffman, Town Clerk BS 5-13, 5-20-20

ADVERTISING

BITTERROOT STAR BUSINESS DIRECTORY Kenneth Bransby Bransby Law Firm, P.C. 515 Main Street Stevensville, Montana 59870 Phone: (406) 777-1000 bransbylaw@gmail.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL SCOTT WEMLINGER, Decedent

Cause No.: DP-20-36 Dept. No.: 1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via electronic meeting. The Board of Adjustments has been given notice of intent to use or develop land contrary to local zoning regulations by the Stevensville School District, an entity of state or local government. The Stevensville School District’s notice provides that it will use land inconsistent with the following local zoning regulations:

Development Code, Section 10-176 (c) – Off-Street Parking

The School District is proposing the following standard for the size of the parking stalls. a. When adjacent to monolithic “A’ curb or sidewalk, the proposed parking stalls have dimensions of 9.0’ by 16.5’ to allowed for a 2.5’ vehicle overhang at the front of the car. In Notice is hereby given that the Federal Primary Election will be conducted solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters on May 8, 2020, and must be returned to the County Election Administrator, Ravalli County Administrative Building, 215 South 4th Street, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana 59840, no later than 8:00 PM on June 2, 2020. All electors, as defined in Title 13, are eligible to vote in the election. Early preparation and reconciliation of mail ballots will be held on May 29 & June 1, 2020, at approximately 9:30 AM, in the basement of the Ravalli County Courthouse, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton. Public is welcome to observe; however, due to COVID-19 an d social distancing recommendations, we will limit the number of observers. Beginning at approximately 9:00 AM on Election Day, June 2, 2020, ballots will be opened, reconciled, and counted by a counting center board in the basement of the Ravalli County Courthouse, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton. No results will be released until after the polls close at 8:00 PM. Dated this 30th day of April, 2020 Regina Plettenberg, Ravalli County Election Administrator 215 South 4th Street, Suite C; Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-6550 __________________________________________________________________________________ Display Ad Publish May 6, 13 & 20, 2020 Size: 2 columns wide x 4” long (format to fit) Bill: Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder 215 South 4th Street, Suite C Hamilton, MT 59840

COUNSELING FINANCIAL Please verify publication with an affidavit – Thank you!

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Queen Valley, AZ - On Monday, April 20, 2020, Thomas H. Swisher entered into eternal life. Tom was born in 1940 in Whitefish, MT. He graduated from high school in Lewiston, ID in ‘58 however, identified with “The Great of ‘58” of Whitefish. Tom joined the US Navy, then attended UM, Missoula and received his PE Bachelor’s. In 1965, he married Esther Norris of Browning. They moved to Barrow, AK in 1970 and had two girls. He was active in the Lions Club (Treasurer ’71, President ’73) and enjoyed hunting and participating in whaling. Tom worked for NSB Housing for 12 years. In 2004, he and Esther moved into their Stevensville home which quickly became the family gathering place. Tom joined the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s. After Esther passed (January 2015), Tom had a hard time. He rekindled a friendship with his classmate, Carol, and his smile returned! They were married July 9, 2016 and lived in Paradise Valley, MT. In 2018, they moved to Arizona. He thought kids were a real “kick in the pants” and often took his kids and grandkids camping,

and on snow machine, 4-wheeler and golf cart rides. Tom had a fun-loving, optimistic attitude and enjoyed word play. When asked, “How are you?” He would reply, “OUTSTANDING, but getting better!” He is survived by his wife, Carol Newbury Howe Swisher; siblings, Mike Swisher (Ann), Peggy Cain (Tom); brothers-inlaw, Jack Norris, Eden Norris; daughters, Michelle Tyson (Eric), Anna delaRosa (Rick); eight grandchildren: Priscilla (USMC), Charles III, Thomas John, Eric, Jr., Ricky, Camron, Vada and Cas

comparison, for a head in parking option where the front of two vehicles are facing each other, the proposed stall dimensions are 9.0’ by 18.5’. We are also requesting to vary from this code for the angled parking stalls. The dimensions of the proposed angled parking stalls are 9.0’ wide by 19.1’ long which match those used on recent projects in the Bitterroot Valley, including Daly Elementary and Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton, and are in line with the City of Hamilton and City of Missoula Standard Details.

Development Code, Section 10-187 (c) - Walkways, Sidewalks and Street Frontage

The School District proposing the following standard for the Phillips Street design east of Park Avenue through the school property. a. The proposed street standard is as follows. i. Width – 27’-0” from back of curb to back of curb. b. We are proposing no parking along the street, in an effort to control parking and access at the designated drop off and pick up areas only. c. We are proposing no sidewalks on either side of the street. This is to in an effort to ensure that students utilize the sidewalks that provide direct access along the old Phillips Street right of way and direct access to the school entry without crossing are being near traffic. Sidewalks have not been provided along the new Phillips Street standard to increase safety. d. The standard is designed to following statements in mind. i. The street is designed with the assumption that the street will not be utilized as a connector to future development to the east of Park Ave. ii. The street bisects school property and it will be in the best interest of the community and school to keep Phillips Street as access to the school and the contiguous property to the east of the ditch. Limited use of the street and accompanying design will provide a safe environment for the students, parents, the public, and the residents that use the street. The public hearing will be held to provide a venue to receive public input and comment on the matter. The Board of Adjustments shall have no power to deny the proposed use but shall act only to allow a public forum of comment of the proposed use. The public hearing will be held by electronic means and live-streamed on the Town’s website and Facebook page. Written comments may be 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. May 21, 2020 or may be emailed to publiccomment@townofstevensville. com. Citizens should consult the

Citizen Guide for Town of Stevensville Virtual Public Meetings and Citizen Participation on the Town’s website for information about how to participate in virtual public meetings.

Questions may be asked or more information may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271. Attest: Monica Hoffman, Town Clerk BS 5-13, 5-20-20. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE

Stevensville School District has disposal items available for bid. If you have questions about the items available please contact Dave Haacke at 406-777-5481 ext 346. Sealed bids will

Looking for a new member of the family?

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Come see all the wonderful animals waiting for someone special like you!

Bitter Root Humane Association would like to thank:

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406-777-3844

sidy; a great-grandchild, Abigail; step-children, Dale Eyre (Gloria), Marianne Buller (Delmer), Mike Eyre, Kay McDonell (Aaron); 11 step-grandchildren; nieces Lynn Rosenburg, Renee Evenson, Angela Schultz, Amy Elsmore, Denise Norris; nephews, Steven Trombley, Ty Evenson, Rory Cain; and many more family and dear friends. Tom is reunited with: parents, Lester and Fay Swisher; sister, Louise Evenson; and his late wife, Esther Swisher. A Catholic service was held May 2, 2020, at St. Mary’s Graveyard in Stevensville. A memorial is to follow; for information please email: delarosa_anna@yahoo.com subject, Memorial. The family encourages all who knew him to attend. Tom had a social joy that was contagious coupled with a remarkable memory. He often spoke fondly of, and was able to quote, exact names of people and dates of events he remembered as far back as grade school. Condolences and memories may be shared at whitesittfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations can be made to: Knights of Columbus Council 13093, PO Box 851, Stevensville MT 59870.

be accepted in the District Office until May 27, 2020. BS 5-20-20. MNAXLP

CALL FOR BIDS - TRAIL GROOMING

The Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club is now accepting proposals for the grooming of cross country ski trails at Chief Joseph Pass for winter 2020/2021 and beyond. Grooming is to be conducted at least once a week, from December 1 to April 15 using a snow cat. Contractor must supply equipment and operator, and be familiar with procedures for grooming cross country ski trails. Proposals will be accepted until June 2, 2020. For more information email jesse@datamongers.net BS 5-20-20. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE

The Open Lands Board will conduct a public meeting on the C. Ben White Memorial Fishing Access Site Application for Ravalli County’s Open Lands Bond Program on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the

First Interstate Center building, located at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road,

Hamilton, MT 59840. The meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, May 21st, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Due to strict social distancing and spacing

Stevensville - Long time Stevensville resident, James A. Ziegler, passed away at his home on May 7th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Jim, a child of the Great Depression, was born on November 21st, 1933 in Calapatria, CA, the third son of Hobart and Fannie Ziegler’s six children. He spent his early years in the Imperial Valley where his father worked as a foreman for the Imperial Valley Irrigation District. In 1948, his family settled in San Juan Capistrano, CA where he graduated in 1951 from Capistrano High School. Following high school, Jim joined the US Army and served stateside at Fort Sill, Oklahoma during the latter part of the Korean War. Jim earned his Associates’ degree at Chapman College and went on to become a Journeyman Electrician. He built a successful electrical contracting business in Escondido, CA. And, eventually retired to Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, where he built two of his homes. In addition to earning his pilot’s license, Jim was an avid and active sportsman, lettering in football, baseball, and basketball. Throughout his years, Jim was active in archery, golf, waterskiing, fishing, and snow skiing. He translated his love for football into becoming a successful coach,

requirements, in accordance with Executive Order No. 2-2020 and Phase 1 of Governor Steve Bullock’s directive for the State of Montana under the State of Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus, the meeting has been accommodated to meet state executive orders for which the new venue site meets those compliancy standards. The project is a single parcel with 96 acres and the property is located on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, six (6) miles south of Darby, and is located south of the intersection at West Fork and Conner Cut-Off Road. Bitter Root Land Trust is the applicant. Information describing the proposals are available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the County Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the public meeting and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration at the public hearing at a later date. Submit email comments to: planning@rc.mt.gov, and questions can be asked by phone at 406-375-6530. BS 5-20-20. MNAXLP

initially for his son’s Pop Warner team in Orange, CA and for many years thereafter; including his grandson’s high school team, the Florence Carlton Falcons. In addition, he was a die-hard Montana Grizzlies fan, continuing to “coach” from his season seats. After a brief marriage in 1957, resulting in the birth of his first two children, Jim met and married the love of his life, Bonita Barbour in 1962. Together they built a life with a successful business and were able to enjoy many years of camping, RV travel and boating. They also enjoyed entertaining their many friends, playing bridge and serving in their church; Jim being a volunteer for Carpenters for Christ. Jim will be remembered for

his integrity, honesty, generosity and hard work in all that he put his mind to. In addition to his wife Bonita, he is survived by his children: Christine Mangrich and her husband Micheal, Jeff Ziegler, Terri Binder and her husband Chris, Sheryl Stickney and her husband Paul; his seven grandchildren: Brittany Ziegler-Hastings, Jenna Ziegler, Joshua Ziegler, Jason Ziegler, Mark Mangrich, Nathan Binder and Abigail Binder; his three great grandchildren: Piper, Isla and Rowan. He is also survived by his brothers: Marvin Ziegler and John Ziegler. Funeral services at United Methodist Church and interment are pending. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

NOTICE OF EXTENDED CLOSE OF REGULAR VOTER REGISTRATION AND OPTION FOR LATE REGISTRATION

Per the Governor’s Executive Order dated March 25, 2020, regular voter registration has been extended for elections being held on June 2, 2020.

Notice is hereby given that regular* voter registration for the Federal Primary election, held on June 2, 2020, will close at 5:00 PM on May 26, 2020.

*NOTE: Due to social distancing, we are trying to limit in-person contact. The Election Office will be open for in-person late voter registration starting May 26 thru June 2. However, due to social distancing recommendations, we encourage voters to check their registration status online through the “My Voter Page” at https://app.mt.gov/voterinfo and submit forms ahead of time to help us limit in-person contact in our office.

From now until May 26, you may register for the election by contacting the Election Office to request a registration form by: phone (375-6550), fax (375-6554), email (elections@rc.mt.gov), mail (215 S 4th Street, Suite C; Hamilton, MT 59840), or you can download the voter registration form at https://ravalli.us/145/Elections. Registration forms can be returned via mail, fax, email or deposit in the drive-thru drop box located at 215 S 4th Street, Hamilton.

All qualified active and inactive registered electors are entitled to vote in said election.

If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. If you need a replacement ballot, forms can be found on our website at https://ravalli.us/145/Elections.

If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the Ravalli County Election Office.

Dated this 30th day of April, 2020 Regina Plettenberg, Ravalli County Election Administrator 215 South 4th Street, Suite C; Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-6550

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Display Ad Size: 2 columns wide x 6” long (format to fit) Publish: May 6, 13 & 20, 2020 Bill To: Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder 215 South 4th Street, Suite C Hamilton, MT 59840

Please verify publication with an affidavit – Thank you!

Growers Directory

1. WAYNE HERMAN TREES Call Wayne for more information 531-9009. Just south of the stop light in Florence. Open May - July 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. everyday.

Come check out our FRESH selection of Spruce Trees. We also carry most deciduous trees.

2. BROWN’S GREENHOUSE Family owned & operated. Wholesale & retail. 241-8360 • 5629 Lower Woodchuck, Florence (8 Mile community, follow signs north from Eastside Hwy at the round about.) Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Closed Sundays

Mid April through June while supplies last Six large greenhouses full of annual bedding plant packs, pots and hanging baskets: • Flowers including pack petunias, marigolds, pansies, Allysum, Lobelia, etc. • Veggies including dozens of varieties of tomatoes & peppers, cole crops, herbs, cucumbers, squash and more; pack, 4” or 6” while supplies last. • Wide variety of 12” hanging baskets (3,000 to choose from) * Specialty large combination baskets • 4” specialty Proven Winner and more. • Large specialty planters and color bowls for Mother’s Day • Look for our plants at local garden centers in the Bitterroot and Missoula. www.brownsgreeenhousemt.com Find us on Facebook

3. COTTAGE GARDEN GREENHOUSE 777-3061 • 5034 Eastside Hwy. Stevensville, Halfway between Stevensville and Florence. Open Mon. to Sat. 9am to 6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm.

Look no further for everything you need to bring your garden fantasies to life! Stock up on everything you need for your vegetable, berry and herb garden, and be ready for an abundant feast this summer / fall! Montana-grown annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, hardy roses and flowering shrubs blooming in every shade imaginable! For 29years we have been guiding local garden dreamers - call or stop by with your ideas and questions today! Now accepting VISA/MC. NOW OFFERING Online and Phone ordering and Curbside pickup and Delivery available.

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4. SUPER 1 FOODS - STEVENSVILLE 777-7300 • 39 Stevensville Cutoff Rd • Stevensville Open 7 days a week.

Great selection of quality plants, good prices, and great selections of annuals, vegetables, and new plants weekly from asters to zinnias. Garden supplies and art.

5. STEVENSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET 3rd & Main, Downtown Stevensville. Open May 23rd through

October. 10am-2pm weather permitting. Plants, fresh produce, bedding plants, baked goods, crafts. Interested in a booth? Call

Stacie Barker @ 406-381-6145.

6. NATURE’S ENHANCEMENT, INC. 777-3560 • 2980 Eastside Hwy. (corner of Bell Crossing & Eastside Hwy.) Public Welcome - Open M-F 8 am-4:30 pm - Some Saturdays.

Low grower prices. Nursery and full-service landscape company. Landscape Services: Complete landscape services including lawn installation, sprinkler systems, custom rock walls, and planting services. We also build patios, decks, fire pits, retaining walls, pathways and water features. Tree services and moving also available! Nursery: We specialize in Rocky Mountain natives and hardy plant material including instant shade trees, large evergreens, fruit trees, blooming shrubs, colorful groundcovers and wildflowers. Plant sizes range from a 1-gallon container up to a 30-ft. B&B tree. Located on 40 acres in Stevensville. Major credit cards accepted. For examples of landscape projects and our plant catalog visit:

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7. MOELLER’S NURSERY 961-3389 • Since 1971 • ¾ miles South of Corvallis on Eastside Hwy. Online ordering at Moellersnursery.com Open every day in season – April through November

Bedding plants – Large selection of annual & perennial bedding plants: pansies, petunias, lobelia, asters, impatiens, dahlias, geraniums, moss roses, marigolds, alyssum, begonias, osteospernum, and more. Large selection of hanging baskets featuring begonias, ivy geraniums, fuchsias, super petunias & mixed baskets. Perennials - 120 varieties including Bleeding Hearts, peonies, columbine, daisies, delphinium, Lupin, sedum, and ornamental grasses. Vegetable bedding plants – Large variety that produce well in Bitterroot: tomatoes, peppers, cukes, melons, squash, broccoli and herbs. MT certified seed potatoes, strawberry plants, asparagus roots. Nursery stock – Shade trees, fruit trees, flowering trees and shrubs. Lilac bushes. Potentillas. Rhubarb plants, gooseberry, raspberry, josta berry, grape, currant, and honeyberry. Save now on bare root trees and shrubs. Potting soil, peat moss, boost composted manure in bags, and seeds. Wall-O-Water plant protectors Produce – A complete line available in season. Specializing in super sweet sweet corn, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, cucumbers, squash and pumpkin

8. K&S GREENHOUSE 961-1612 • 204 Black Lane, Corvallis, a half mile east of the Pharaoplex Theater. Open Monday – Saturday, 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm.

K&S Greenhouse has the healthiest and best variety of hanging baskets and deck planters in the Bitterroot. K&S carries vegetable seeds and Montana-certified seed potatoes. K&S carries dozens of varieties of annual plants in four-inch and sixinch pots and six-packs. They also have herbs and vegetable starts – including 25 varieties of tomatoes. This year, check out their newly expanded perennial section, as well as their nursery featuring small-caliber ornamental trees, fruit trees and shrubs.

www.ksgreenhouse.com

9. BITTERROOT NURSERY 961-3806 • 3 miles North of Hamilton on the Eastside Hwy.

Large selection of locally-grown trees and shrubs, bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, pottery, garden ornaments, landscape supplies, mulch and more!

Open Daily, M-F 9-5:30, Sat 9-5.

10. EVANS ACE HARDWARE 363-3351 • 714 N. First (on Hwy 93) Hamilton Open 8 a.m. -7pm 7 Days a week

Evans Ace Hardware is your neighborhood gardening headquarters and Premier level STIHL dealership. Our certified garden team includes graduates from the SCOTTS Training Institute. They are eager to answer your lawn and gardening questions. Our greenhouse has a full selection of local annuals, perennials, herbs, as well as Montana grown vegetables from Brown’s Greenhouse in Florence. Glacier Nursery will be supplying an assortment of trees and shrubs. Convenient bags of soils and amendments are piled high. Evans Ace Understands that spending time in your garden isn’t all about work. We have everything you need to relax and entertain outdoors as well. Add to your bragging rights with grills and accessories from TRAEGER and WEBER. We can ensure you consistent value throughout the growing season with national sales events from now until August. Forget mail in rebates! Take advantage of “INSTANT SAVINGS” for all our rewards members.

11. LAKELAND FEED AND SUPPLY 363-2334 • 110 Mill Street Hamilton (Marcus St. across from the Bitterroot Brewery) Check us out online at lakelandfeeds.com Mon-Fri 8-6 Sat 9-5

For all your lawn and garden needs! -Local made lawn, pasture and garden fertilizer. - Huge selection of pasture, lawn and feed plot seeds. - Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Onions, and Potatoes starts. -ORMI certified soil amendments. - Variety of compost, manure and potting soil (available in organic) Proudly featuring USA Made Products Friendly knowledgeable staff everyday

12. COOKS’ GARDENS, THE GREENHOUSE 363-0212 177 Golf Course Rd • Hamilton

COOKS’ GARDENS, the greenhouse, celbrating 25 years of business. This family owned greenhouse specializes in friendly and helpful attention to each and every customer. Sisters Charlene Riggle and Margie Cook share their enthusiasm with locals and newcomers, selling Proven Winners, hardy perennials, bedding plant favorites, time tested vegetables, and beautiful hanging baskets all selected for the Bitterroot’s special growing climate. Patented and seeded varieties provide a great selection. Services include custom planted containers, a unique Hold & Grow program, and delivery. Crafted garden art and containers. Check out our plants at cooksgardensthegreenhouse.com or watch for specials on our Facebook page cooksgardensbitterroot.

Located conveniently 2 blocks east of the railroad tracks at 177 Golf Course Road in Hamilton. 363-0212

13. THE SCENTED GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE Owner Sandie Fleischmann 363-7405 • 285 Grundy Lane, Hamilton (just off Grantsdale Road, 2 blocks south of Golf Course Road) Watch for the blue and gold signs. Open 10:30 - 4:30 Mon-Fri, 10-4 Sat, 11-3 Sunday.

Organic, homegrown and hand cared for quality plants for all your gardening needs, including large hardy perennials, and bedding plants too numerous to mention. Gorgeous hanging baskets, deck and container pots. Organic vegetables too! Now: onsite consulting at your property for your landscaping needs for your deck or yard. We give you ideas for your unique look, with color all year long, that adds quality to your home. Open for the season from April until October. If you haven’t seen our beautiful gardens, please stop by! You might even get a few gardening ideas.

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Apply today; scholarship deadline has been extended to Monday, June 15, 2020! The Medical Scholarship is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $4,000 offered by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and the MDMH Medical Staff.

Are you are currently enrolled in any mainstream health or medical field? If yes, apply for this $4000 scholarship. It can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Any excess remaining after such application may be applied to room and board on or off campus. John P. Moreland, MD, was instrumental in the creation of the scholarship for Ravalli County residents’ pursuing a career in the medical field. The criterion for the scholarship is: - Must be a graduate of a Ravalli County high school and completed at least one year of specialized health or medical field schooling - Submission must include the following: applicants name and contact information o Name of high school and graduation date o Higher education transcript copy o Community involvement, volunteer activities o Financial needs and resources available to you for education expenses o One academic recommendation o If you have healthcare certifications - list them o Essay including summary of yourself, goals and how they apply to patient care. For more information visit www.MDMH. org/careers. Deadline for submission – postmark by Monday, June 15, 2020. Mail to Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Attention: Administration, 1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton, MT 59840. For questions call or email to angela.bratsch@ mdmh.org or call Angela Bratsch at (406) 375-4408.

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We at project59870 are so grateful to all of our donors for the Stevensville Business Relief Fund. Your generosity does not go unnoticed by the businesses you have helped. The businesses we have been able to provide grants for know full well they aren’t the only ones challenged by events. We would like to expand the sense of community involvement. Many times people think it’s the larger donations that are expected. Not so. We would like to challenge you to drop a check in the mail for $5, $10 or $20. Many hands make light work and donations from “Abe”, “Alex” or “Andy” are greatly appreciated. Mail to: project59870 P.O. Box 8 Stevensville 59870 designate SBRF on the memo line

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Senior Vice President, Financial Consultant The Rapp Family Foundation was formed to support non-profit organizations in Ravalli County and has been gifting to qualified organizations since 1991. The grant application is now available for the Rapp Family Foundation Regular Quarterly Grant. The maximum request for this grant is $5,000. Qualified organizations may request an application by emailing rappffapp2014@gmail.com. The deadline for the June cycle application is June12. No applications are accepted outside the grant periods indicated above or in the 4th quarter unless there is an emergency. If an organization has an emergency email Rapp Family Foundation grants available rappffapp2014@gmail.com and request an Emergency Application. Types of emergencies considered are: forest fires, damage to an organizations building, wind damage to areas such as playing fields and other destructive acts. If you have questions email rappffapp2014@gmail.com The Frame Shop The Frame Shop Inspired and precise custom picture framing since 1995 Call for appointment: 363-6684 The Frame Shop Inspired and precise custom picture framing since 1995. The Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (Bitter Root RC&D) has announced its Home Buyer Education classes for SUMMER 2020. Classes have been scheduled for June 13, July 11, and August 15. All classes are on a Saturday and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS™ building at the corner of N. 4th and Cherry streets in Hamilton. The Bitter Root RC&D provides the only HUD-approved Home Buyers Education classes in Ravalli County. Sara Ann Briggs, its Housing Counselor, is HUD certified and NCHEC (NeighborWorks Center for Housing Education and Counseling) certified in five focus areas. All presenters are local professionals in lending, real estate, home inspection, etc. The cost for the in-person class is $75 and includes the one-on-one financial counseling session required prior to taking the group class. Attendees must attend the entire session on Saturday (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and participate in a one-on-one intake and financial counseling session to qualify for the certificate. This fulfills the education requirement of government insured or funded loans such as VA, FHA, MT Housing, NeighborWorks-MT, USDA Rural Direct and Guarantee, etc. A full discussion of all down payment assistance programs and various loan products including conventional loans is provided Email Angie at bitterrootrcd@cybernet1.com to request a registration package. The offices are closed until further notice and staff is working remotely. Participants for the June 13 class must be fully registered by Thursday, June 4, at 3 p.m. This includes payment in full and return of all completed paperwork. All oneon-one counseling sessions must be completed by Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Email Angie today to reserve your space and have the required paperwork emailed or mailed to you. The one-on-one will be completed with a phone appointment and is included in the cost of the Home Buyer Education class. Payment in full is required to confirm space, and may be made by check, money order, or MasterCard or Visa. The one-onone cannot be scheduled until after payment and completed documents are received. If potential attendees are financially challenged, partial scholarships are available for those who qualify. The Bitter Root RC&D office is located at 1709 North 1st Street in the building adjacent to Mildenberger Motors. This program is designed to help all prospective home buyers navigate the home-buying process. Included will be discussions on mortgage readiness, credit, budgets, getting a mortgage, new loan products and/or changes to current government insured or funded loan products, and getting the house you want. BR RC&D Press Release 05/14/2020 Homebuyer education classes are brought to you by the Bitter Root RC&D and funded in part by the Montana Board of Housing, Montana Department of Commerce, and NeighborWorks® Montana. The Rapp Family Foundation, Ravalli County Federal Credit Union, Opportunity Bank, Stockman Bank, First Security Bank, and Mann Mortgage have provided financial support for FY2020. In-kind support is also provided by financial institutions and their employees, the Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS®, which donates the training space, and various individuals who contribute their time and expertise in the classroom. The Bitter Root RC&D promotes Montana Fair Housing and the Federal Fair Housing Law. Homebuyer education classes announced

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