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Mustang adoption event comes to Hamilton By Jean Schurman

When you think of mustangs, wide open spaces and lush meadows with a herd of pretty horses in the middle come to mind. But the sad fact is that there are more than 88,000 wild horses and burros on land that can adequately feed and water about 26,000. With the horses, burros and the range they live on spread out over 10 western states, you would think there would be enough ground and feed for all, but there isn’t. It’s not only the land that is damaged by overgrazing but the animals also are affected. With little feed on the ranges, the animals have to travel farther and farther for that and water. The eventual outcome is starvation for many of these animals. In 1971, the Wild, FreeRoaming Horse and Burro Act was established by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. This act directs the BLM to remove excess animals from over-populated herds and offer them to the public for adoption or purchase. The horses and burros are rounded up by horses with some helicopter assistance. Animals are also trapped at watering holes. According to the

“Mustang Matt” Bischof with three of the mustangs he trained last year. Photo courtesy of Matt Bischof. BLM website, more than 245,000 wild horses and burros have been adopted or purchased since 1971. This Thursday, June 20, the BLM will be having an adoption event at the Ravalli County

Fairgrounds. It will run through Sunday, June 23. According to Jerrie Bertola, range management specialist for the BLM, there will be over 100 horses and burros at the event. Although there is only

one recognized wild horse herd in Montana, the Prior Mountains Wild Horse Herd, most of the horses at this event will be from Oregon and California, and the burros are from Arizona and

Nevada. There will be about 12 yearlings and the oldest horse is around seven years old. These animals are what Bertola called “fresh” or newly captured. The adoptions will occur

onsite at the fairgrounds. The applications need to be approved there, or a pre-approval via the internet must be shown to the officials there. For horses, the adoptee must have a six-foot-tall wooden or metal fence or round pen. They do not want the horse to go directly into a wire enclosure. There is a nominal cost for the adoption but there is also an incentive to adopting one of these animals. Upon approval and adoption, the adoptee will be given $500 to take the horse. Then, 60 days later, another $500 is given. During this one year period, the horse or burro cannot be sold, moved, or rebranded. Clear titles to the horses and burros are given after a year’s possession. The first year is called fostering. ‘Mustang Matt’ Bischof resides north of Hamilton and has been working with these wild horses for several years and is a certified TIP (Trainer Incentive Program) trainer through the Mustang Heritage Foundation. These trainers bridge the gap between the public and excess wild horses that are held at centers around the West. These trainers like Mustang Matt are paid by the BLM. These horses must be halter-trained, load See MUSTANGS, page 15

Former mayor Jim Crews Lowells injured in car wreck appointed to Stevi council By Jean Schurman

By Michael Howell

Although he had withdrawn his application during the public comment at a June 3 special meeting of the Stevensville Town Council, Jim Crews was unanimously appointed at the June 13 regular meeting to fill the Ward 2 vacancy. The meeting on June 3 was to consider a single agenda item: “Discussion/Decision/Update regarding the Finance Officer and Town Clerk vacancies and completion of associated functions during the recruitment and on-boarding process.” In his comments attached to the agenda, Mayor Brandon Dewey notes that since April 12, 2019, the Town has received resignations from two critical positions within the administration. “Town Clerk Audree Tribbensee and Finance Officer April VanTassel both resigned, siting [sic] that bullying and harassment conditions created by the Town Council prevented them from continuing employment with the Town of Stevensville,” wrote Dewey. He said the positions are currently vacant, and that he had been administering the key tasks related to the position. At the May 23 town council meeting, Mayor Dewey sought approval from the council to increase his compensation to accommodate the increase in workload and duties. The council approved in a 2-1 vote, to increase the Mayor’s compensation by $25.00 per hour for up to 30 hours per week. Dewey told the council members at the special meeting that since that time, the town

council has expressed concerns about the legality of that decision. Concerns have also been raised about the concentration of power between the offices of the clerk, finance officer and mayor. In addition to the vacancies, he said the administration is preparing for the retirement of current Deputy Clerk Denise Philley. Philley’s current workload consists of utility billing functions, cemetery records management, airport records management, and training the newly hired Deputy Clerk replacement. Administrative Assistant Britnee Rhodes commits 20 hours a week to assisting with clerical functions in the office. Rhodes is responsible for collecting the mail, processing payments and fields public inquiries by phone and at the counter. Dewey stated he has prioritized the key tasks that are most critical between the clerk and finance officer positions. These tasks include daily authorization of positive pay transactions, processing of claims, processing of payroll, processing of payroll liabilities, building council agendas and packets, public notices and vacancy postings. He said he is now the only person within the organization trained to complete the finance operations necessary to keep the Town’s operations running smoothly. He said the Town is currently behind in record filing, ledger entries and meeting minutes. Dewey said that as of May 30, no applications or inquiries had been received for either the position of Town Clerk or Finance Officer. The Finance Officer position closed 5/31/2019 and the Town Clerk position closed

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6/7/2019. “With the lack of interest so far in the positions, and the Council’s reluctance to compensate the Mayor in administering the key functions of the Clerk and Finance Officer, the administration is seeking direction from the Town Council on how to address the vacancies and ensure that breakdowns don’t occur and lead to further challenges for the Town,” wrote Dewey. He outlined all the other duties and responsibilities that he was charged with as Mayor including producing a budget, the swimming pool opening, the visitor’s kiosk project, personnel on-boarding, personnel training, spring street repairs, water project planning and zoning/building reviews. “The administration is interested in hearing solution-oriented direction from the Council that will address concerns relating to staffing, task completion, and most importantly assuring that service to citizens remains positive and that any impacts felt are minor,” Stated Dewey. At the special meeting, Dewey said it had been brought to his attention that there is some anxiety or reluctance on the part of the council with its decision to increase his pay to compensate for the additional work. “Maybe some accusation that the Council was bullied into that position which was not the intention,” he said. He asked for direction from the council on where his time would be best spent and how to handle the vacancies. “It’s a lot of work, a lot of hours just to get essential things

See STEVI, page 15

There probably isn’t a person in the Stevensville area that doesn’t know Nancy Lowell, or at least been touched by her generosity to the area. For years, Nancy was the Stevensville Town Clerk. She began working for the city in 1986 and by the time she retired in 2009, she was the Town Clerk/Treasurer. In an interview in 2017, she said helping to write the grant for the Bike Path was one of her best memories. Her grant writing skills came in handy for another project that has benefited the community, the Clothes Closet. She began volunteering when the Clothes Closet was located on Main Street in an old building that has since been torn down to make way for the PayneWest Insurance building. She helped to move the free clothing store to another old building located on Stevensville School’s property and then wrote more grants to facilitate the move to their current location on Middle Burnt Fork Road in the same building as Pantry Partners Food Bank. Another project she began was due to a conversation with her grandson, Axel Sorenson. When he was in kindergarten, he told her there were kids in his school that didn’t have pencils and paper on the first day of school. She and a group of friends gathered the school supplies and began distributing. Now the group supplies students in Stevensville, Corvallis, Victor and Lone Rock. Nancy’s family has always meant everything to her. Last Wednesday, Nancy, her daughter Jamie Lowell, and their two dogs were on their way to Boise, Idaho to celebrate Axel’s gradu-

ation from lineman school. On a deserted stretch of road north of Challis, Idaho, the car’s tires caught the edge of the road. Nancy was driving and was unable to pull the car back on the road. The car plunged 400 feet down a steep embankment, trapping Nancy behind the steering wheel. Jamie climbed out and made her way up the steep embankment even though she had two black eyes and a possible concussion. This stretch of road is extremely isolated and there is no cell service for many miles in either direction. Jamie flagged down a passerby, Kevin, who helped her call for help. The EMTs had to use the Jaws of Life to extricate Nancy and then she was flown by emergency helicopter to Boise for treatment. While her mother’s condi-

tion was being assessed in Boise, Jamie was still in Challis. She was covered in blood and had to find her dogs. One EMT, Stephanie (Jamie doesn’t know her last name), took Jamie to her home where Jamie showered and cleaned up. It turned out that Kevin, the person who she had flagged down, was Stephanie’s son. The dogs were found but one had a broken leg. Another EMT took the dog to the vet where the leg was set and a cast put on it. Then, the first EMT took Jamie and her dogs to Boise to her mom. Nancy has several severe injuries. Her back was broken in two places along with her sternum, collar bone, most of her ribs, and bones in her face. See LOWELLS, page 3

Jamie Lowell (left) and her mother Nancy were in a car wreck near Challis, Idaho, on June 12. Nancy is recovering in St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise and Jamie is by her side. Photo courtesy of Jamie Lowell.

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Local business benefits from recently passed MEDIA Act

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By Michael Howell

Legislators, economic development specialists, investors, and members of the general public recently attended an open house at Montana Studios located south of Hamilton at the turn-off to Skalkaho Highway. Montana Studios is the operating and production company responsible for operations of the largest state of the art media production facility, not only in Montana, but within a 400-mile radius, according to CEO Steve Grover. The facility itself currently consists of three large buildings with portions already in use while other portions are being renovated. The three buildings, totaling 30,000 square feet of space, sit on a 19-acre piece of property with room for expansion. Montana Studios serves as the anchor tenant in the complex, but the property and facility is owned by a separate entity called BGD Hamilton Campus, LLC. The south building already houses a couple of other tenants including a sports clothing company and a pool manufacturing company and more space is available. The center building is being remodeled to create a new entranceway and office space for Montana Studios. It also houses what Grover called “the mill,” where construction, electrical, carpentry, welding and metal fabrication take place. The north building houses a 7500-square-foot insulated sound stage to serve for small projects like commercials as well as big

Montana Studios CEO Steve Grover explains some of the financial details about the new media complex being built on the edge of Hamilton. Michael Howell photo.

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Nancy underwent surgery on Friday and Jamie said she came through that okay. Although she can’t speak very much, she is cognizant of her surroundings. As of Sunday, Jamie reported her mother was fitted with a back brace and actually stood up for a couple of minutes. Jamie was able to celebrate Axel’s graduation on Saturday with her father and some friends. Now she will concentrate on getting better herself and helping her mom recover. Axel and his grandfather have returned to the Bitterroot where they are taking care of things at home. A GoFundMe account has been set up and as of Monday afternoon, over $7,000 had already been donated to help these women in the upcoming effort to heal and come home. The site is www. gofundme.com/jamie-and-nancylowell. The Rustic Hut in Florence and the High Country Bar in Stevensville also have donation jars for those who don’t want to use GoFundMe. “I just want to thank everyone for all their thoughts, good vibes, prayers, and everything,” said Jamie. “I know all of your good thoughts are really helping us down here.”

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ones like movie productions. Initial work at Montana Studios has included a three-month contract to provide production logistical support to Paramount Pictures for Kevin Costner’s TV series, “Yellowstone”. In addition, Montana Studios produced a short TV pilot for the proposed series Healthy Eating, sponsored by CocoBowlz, an Australia based specialty products company. Grover comes from an extensive background in the construction trades, land development and project financing and is a specialist in developing highly competitive financing packages that combine debt, equity, tax credits and other unique products

Folks across Montana looking to create or expand their operation or agriculture business now have the opportunity to access state grant dollars, as the 2019 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program is open. “Our Growth Through Agriculture program has provided Montana’s producers and small-business owners with vital funding to help create jobs in their communities and add value to our state’s ag products,” said Department of Agriculture Director, Ben Thomas. “With our ag industry becoming increasingly diverse, we are

to help maximize client and project success. A couple of things being celebrated at the Open House that Grover believes will be a boost to the enterprise was the recent passage of the Montana Economic Development Industry Advancement (MEDIA) Act and the creation of a Qualified Opportunity Zone in the county. The MEDIA Act is a tax credit for film productions in Montana. The MEDIA Act provides for a 20% production expenditure tax credit, with additional components that can increase the transferable credit to a maximum of 35% of total base film production. According to Grover, these tax incentives

looking forward to seeing this next round of applications.” Past recipients of Growth Through Agriculture grants and loans include: • Farver Farms of Scobey received a grant to expand their product line of wheat and lentil soup, salad and brownie mixes. • Duckworth Inc of Dillon and Bozeman received a grant to assist with the expansion of the company’s “Sheep to Shelf” Montana wool sock line. • Stricks Ag of Chester received a grant to expand their pulse processing facility. The GTA program was established by the legislature

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June marks National Get Outdoors Day, and the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail (NPNHT) and its partners are launching new Agents of Discovery App Mission sites in the Bitterroot Valley. Geared toward 4th grade age youth and older, but fun for all ages, Agents of Discovery is an educational mobile gaming platform that uses augmented reality to motivate youth and their families to get outdoors, moving, and learning. The Bitterroot Valley will have four Mission sites, with fun companion “Agents” at each Mission site—Agent Mallard at Lake Como in Darby, Agent It’seYeYe at River Park in Hamilton, Agent Tomaso at St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville, and Agent Seaman at Travelers’ Rest State Park in Lolo. For each Mission completed, users can earn an award and enter to win prizes. The game offers sitespecific challenges that educate users about the unique environment that surrounds them. Agents are given a mission that is individual to each site, and, using the geo-location on their phones, are guided through a series of challenges, questions, and learning activities that reveal what is special about that location. Missions (games) are free to download and play, and once

downloaded do not require Wi-Fi or a data connection to function. All Mission sites in the Bitterroot have network connectivity except Lake Como; it is, however, best to download the app from iTunes or Google Play on a high speed connection before heading out for adventure. “It was a huge team effort, we are delighted with the results, and we expect to see additional missions developed in the future,” said Sandra Broncheau-McFarland, Administrator, NPNHT. “The Trail has embraced technology and is eager to offer engaging and powerful learning experiences to visitors of all ages as they explore their National Forests. We are especially grateful to all of our partners who helped make this possible.” Agents of Discovery in the Bitterroot Valley is made possible by support from the U.S. Forest Service—Washington Office, NPNHT, and Bitterroot National Forest. The Forest Service partnered with local Bitterroot Valley organizations to make these new Mission sites available, including Bitter Root Cultural Heritage Trust, Travelers Rest Preservation and Heritage Association, Historic St. Mary’s Mission, and Ravalli County Museum. Agents of Discovery offers more than 75 missions across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, guiding young people through forests, parks, preserves, museums, and other public spaces. This platform helps them discover a new way to learn about our natural world.

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Opinion

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

New growth spurt turns up old problems By Carlotta Grandstaff, Coordinator, Bitterrooters for Planning

The headline in the April 10 issue of the Star, “Subdivisions in north valley facing deer problems,” got it backwards. Allow a rewrite to more accurately identify the problem: “Deer in north valley facing subdivision problems.” To be even more accurate, deer, elk, moose and bear, not to mention the numerous small mammals and untold numbers of birds, are all facing the pressure of human development in wildlife habitat previously undeveloped by humans. Simply put, building homes in wildlife habitat creates conflicts for both humans and wildlife that would not exist if we applied a little forethought and some common sense in planning our human landscape. We live in a long, narrow river valley bordered east and west with mountain ranges that preclude human development. Our buildable land base is, therefore, finite, and the current process for residential development exploits and ruins what we hold most dear about our land, and what we want to pass on to future generations: wildlife, wildlife habitat, scenery. Wildlife cannot survive in the mountains in winter, and must come down into the river valley if they are to endure into the spring. When we build residential subdivisions in wildlife habitat, we convert that habitat and that vital winter game range into a suburban horror show for elk, deer, bear and moose: houses, motorcycles, four-wheelers, dogs, noise, excessive busyness and hundreds, if not thousands of cats. In short, without thoughtful planning, the Bitterroot is in danger of turning into the South Hills of Missoula. One smart idea to keep us from fouling our own nest is to build out from the core of our cities and towns where infrastructure and services already exist. When towns grow outwards from an urban core rather than leap-frog chaotically into the far-flung outskirts, the challenges to the community and taxpayers are not as great because needed

Hoeing the Hoary for Horses

Dear Editor, Many of you will remember my letters from last year, warning of the dangers Hoary Allysum has for horse’s health. They are many, and they are serious when ingested either in hay or in the pasture. Our roadsides are covered with it—the mowing has done a tremendous job of spreading the weed seeds. What’s to be done? Do we just watch as it becomes our toxic version of knapweed? What is the matter with you people? No one likes excessive chemical use in our environment, yet, if we don’t get a handle on this, strong chemical use will be the only viable solution. How about forming a new, and very useful association— Hoeing the Hoary for Horses. 3-H, instead of 4-H. Here’s a job opportunity for anyone looking for work. Get a shirt, get a cap, get a hoe at a yard sale, some pamphlets describing the weed, and plastic bags at the dollar store. Small investment for a big business opportunity. Knock on some doors where Hoary Alyssum is present

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on the roadsides, and offer to rid their property of the scourge for a fee. Maybe people have more money than time, since they aren’t hoeing themselves. If you don’t want to pay a 3-H worker for this job, then pull your head out of the dark place, and DO IT YOURSELF! This weed spread is going kill horses, drive up the price of hay, increase our chemical exposure, and have a negative impact on our economy. Quit sitting on your butt watching it take over and DO SOMETHING! If everyone took care of weeds on their property, AND the adjoining roadsides, this could be stopped in its tracks. It would have been easier ten years ago, when I first sounded the alarm----------but it is still not impossible to control it. NOW is the time to do it, before it has developed 2500 seeds—seeds which are viable for 9 years. Hoe it, bag it, and dispose of it. Do not ignore it until it has formed its seeds, and the county mower sows it over more valley roadsides. JOIN UP NOW! No dues, no meetings, no discrimination, as all are welcome to participate.

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public infrastructure and services are already available. Think about it: no new, bad, costly and barely-maintained dirt roads fragmenting outlying habitat, no new wells punched into the aquifer, no new septic tanks in fragile habitat. Not everyone will want to hear it, especially the realtors who are always advertising properties with phrases designed to exploit the very attributes building would destroy, such as “Elk in your back yard!” and “Fish from your deck!” or the builders who see the valley as one endless, empty canvas to fill up, or elected officials who won’t want to take on the hard work of figuring out how to pay for a larger sewage treatment plant, or the mortgage brokers who make money on home loans, or, most offensively, the faceless, anonymous LLCs that buy up the land that we call home and they call “dirt” to be built upon, but it needs to be said: There are limits to growth. Without limits, growth will spread like a cancer across the valley, the wildlife will vanish and hunting season will be nothing more than a quaint and fond memory passed down to the grandkids as tall tales. The papers tell us also that home construction is on the increase, but those articles don’t tell the other side of the story: that the land that supports wildlife and its habitat is being slowly destroyed as everyone cheers and worships at the altar of an “economy” as sacred as religion and never to be questioned. We can’t keep kicking this land planning can down the road, thinking that we’re protecting the public interest when we’re doing the opposite. In Montana, as the old joke goes, the sacred cow is . . . a cow. But the wildlife that share this home with us are sacred in their own right, and deserve whatever protection we can give them. Thoughtful land use planning is a good place to begin.

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Dear Editor, I am a retired professor of Soil and Environmental Sciences. I live on a farm (45 acres) in Stevensville. In the past, I have used Roundup to kill weeds on our gravel roads. I have always been hesitant in using Roundup because of its nonspecific poisonous action in the environment. It typically has a half-life of 47 days. I have found an herbicide made of natural ingredients that I would like to introduce as an alternative to Roundup. It includes 1 gallon of 30% strength vinegar, 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap, and 2 tablespoons of orange oil mixed in a 2-gallon sprayer. Grocery store vinegar is not strong enough. All these ingredients can be purchased from Amazon. It really works within 1 day and is more effective at warmer air temperatures. Do not spray on your lawn; it will kill the grass. I did not discover this natural herbicide. I must give credit to YouTube (https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=j4yZLIz5V-Q). Please give it a shot in place of Roundup. William Frankenberger Stevensville

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Dear Editor, I would venture a guess that the person accusing the president of being a con man is just another lefty looney Trump hater. But, just for the sake of argument, let us assume that there may be some sliver of truth to this allegation. Even so, it is manifest that President Trump is neither a socialist, nor a Communist. All I can say to that is Thank God! Frank Novotny Victor

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Dear Editor, As I wrap up a master’s degree in ecology, I’ve had time to look back on all the teachers I’ve had over my 19 years of schooling. There have been many fantastic teachers and professors who have impacted the way I think, view the world, and conduct myself. One I consider to have influenced me the most is Tom Schmit. Mr. Schmit retired this June after a long career as Hamilton High School’s biology teacher. During my years at Hamilton High (2009-2013), I had classes from Mr. Schmit all four years. Those classes shaped my interests and left me with a sense of wonder about living things that remains to this day. Through his gentle manner, intuitive presentation style, and deep care for the stu-

dents, Mr. Schmit makes difficult concepts easy to understand while simultaneously showing students that there are great discoveries yet to be made and that they can be the person to make those discoveries. Along with Ms. Antoniolli, Mr. Schmit’s mentoring of the HHS Science Club, Envirothon, and Science Olympiad, has provided countless interested students with the opportunity to delve deeper into the aspects of science they find most interesting – all while creating a fun and light-hearted atmosphere in which students thrive. The recent successes of Science Olympiad and Envirothon teams at state competitions are due in no small part to their dedication. I hope those of us who have had the pleasure to learn from Mr. Schmit are able to spread the enthusiasm for science that he instilled within us with a fraction of the grace and skill he has for all these years. With gratitude, I give a heart-felt congratulations to the best teacher I’ve ever had. Niall G Clancy Hamilton, MT • Logan, UT

What we expect from Legislative WSA Committee

Dear Editor, For decades, Montanans have sought a path towards resolving the management of more than a half-million acres of public lands designated as wilderness study areas (WSAs). These are places so special that Congress set them aside in 1977 until it had time to decide what their fate should be. The fate of some of these WSAs has been resolved, others not. On June 26, a legislative committee will begin examining what to do with Montana’s WSAs as a result of a study resolution passed by the 2019 Montana Legislature. Some of our state’s most beloved public lands are at stake. Two years ago, despite significant public opposition, the Legislature passed a partisan resolution calling on Congress to remove all existing protections for several remaining WSAs across the state, which would open these areas to industrial development. Senator Daines quickly jumped on board and, with virtually no public outreach or stakeholder involvement, introduced top-down legislation unilaterally stripping away protections for places like the Sapphire Mountains, Big Snowies, and West Pioneers. As Montanans learned that Daines was proposing to open their favorite hunting, fishing, and hiking spots to mining and drilling, the response was predictably swift. Within a few months, thousands of Montanans called Daines’ office, submitted op-eds and letters-to-the-editor, and signed an open letter calling for a much different approach to resolving our WSAs. A public opinion poll found that only 11 percent of Montanans supported Daines’ bill. The legislation died without receiving a single vote. As the opposition to Daines’

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bill showed, Montanans want a much different approach, one that brings people together and seeks a middle ground. So, the Legislature weighed in again, establishing a committee to study WSAs in Montana managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The committee will hear from stakeholders, public agencies, and the public, then report its findings and conclusions to the entire Legislature in September 2020. This new approach is laudable. The Legislature is attempting to provide a forum that brings Montanans together to develop a permanent solution to WSA management, a solution that the public and key stakeholders can support. Of course, the Montana Legislature is the wrong body to conduct such a study. It has no more say on federal land management than any other Montanans do. Only Congress can make decisions regarding our WSAs, which means that any resolution proposed by the state Legislature will need to gain the support of Montana’s entire Congressional delegation – something that’s within reach. For the committee to have any chance of gaining the support of Montanans and our Congressional delegation, we believe that it needs to: • Begin with a commitment to finding true, bipartisan solutions. • Include all interests that have a stake in public lands, including those that the legislators disagree with. • Seek a publicly supported middle ground. • Offer recommendations for our WSAs that reflect that public lands are the backbone of Montana’s outdoor heritage, source of clean drinking water, and critical habitat for fish and wildlife. Finally, the committee needs to recognize the history of collaborative dialogue in Montana, as well as local efforts that seek compromise. For the past decade, Montanans of all stripes have worked together to find solutions for public land management challenges. Collaborative groups such as the Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Coalition and Gallatin Forest Partnership are forging proposals that work for a wide range of stakeholders and deserve the Legislature’s recognition and support. Politics is the art of working together, seeking compromise, and proposing ‘win-win’ solutions. The new legislative committee has the opportunity to help find a path forward on Montana’s treasured public lands. We hope the legislature is up to the task. We know Montanans are. Barb Cestero Tracy-Stone Manning Kayje Booker Dave Chadwick

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Hamilton Senior Center activities

Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m., Toenail Care with Theresa by apt.; Bingo 1st & 3rd weeks, 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Toastmasters 6:30-8 a.m.; Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.; Clogging 1-4 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge for Fun 10 a.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday: Stretch Exercise 9-10 a.m.; HSC Board meeting 3rd week Friday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Pinochle 1st & 3rd weeks 1 p.m. Saturday: Special Bingo 1st week 12 p.m.; Flea market 8 a.m.2:30 p.m. Sunday: Bridge 1-5 p.m. For info: 363-5181.

Stevi Senior Center activities

Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 1st & 3rd Friday: Cribbage, 3-5 p.m. Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.

Victor Senior Center activities

Monday-Friday - Men’s Coffee, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, dessert, beverage. Donation 60 and over $3.50, under 60 $6 (RSVP 642-3320) Tuesdays: Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pinochle with snacks, 7 p.m. Fridays - Ladies’ Coffee, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Victor Senior Center is located at 246 5th Avenue.

Florence senior lunches

Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.

Lolo senior lunches

Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches

through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.

Golden Agers

The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multibid racehorse) are played on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 363-0142.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Monday: 7 p.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 5475 Farm Land Road, Lolo Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence 3rd Saturday: Women’s Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 224 Linder Street, Florence Sunday: Big Book Study Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Victor Senior Center, 243 5th Ave. Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.

Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.

Narcotics Anon

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).

Free Indeed

Free Indeed, a faith-based addiction support group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 230 3rd Avenue in Victor. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.

Gamblers Anon

Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S.

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Overeaters Anon

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.

Morning TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Weigh-in starts at 8 a.m. and meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are fun while learning to eat healthier and lose some pounds. Guests are always welcome. Call Becky at 642-6368 or Margie at 375-5439 for more information. Check out the website at www. tops.org.

Evening TOPS

The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.

Exercise classes

The following sessions, all by donation, are held at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th: Mondays: Zumba Gold & Chair Zumba, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays: Chair Yoga, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Zumba Gold, 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi, 4 p.m. Fridays: Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Indoor Walking: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.12 noon. Please log in, 16 laps is a mile!

WIC clinics

Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$22,459; 2- $30,451; 3-$38,443; 4-$46,435; 5-$54,427. For each additional family member add $7,992. Call 406-802-7150 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.

Florence American Legion

Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.

Hamilton American Legion

Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 322 S. 2nd Street.

Stevensville American Legion

The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information, contact Chuck at 253-380-7016.

American Legion Auxiliary

Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.

Stevi VFW

The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.

Marine Corps League

The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .

VA rides

The DAV Transportation System has a hub in the Bitterroot with rides available Monday through Friday. To book a ride to your VA Medical appointments, call Dena at 363-8396. Give at least 72 hours notice. The hub is always looking for volunteer drivers. For information call Dena at 363-8396.

Soroptomist

Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.

Rotary Club

The Hamilton Rotary Club meets Mondays, 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. First Street, Hamilton. For information about Rotary, call 363-2960.

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.

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

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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.

people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Charlie Kirk at 361-1146.

Eastern Star

Fiber Arts Guild

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.

Volunteer opp

Pantry Partners Food Bank in Stevensville needs volunteers. For more information contact Dawn Richard at 360-4637 (leave message).

BPL storytime

It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.

DCPL storytime

Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.

NVPL storytime

Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Sapphire 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

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 on the First Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m., or by special request. The club has added two new displays to its layout site: a new roller coaster and a new carnival ride. These additions should be particularly enjoyed by smaller children. 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 every other month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Claudia at 406642-3477.

Three Mile bingo

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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.

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, 3 to 6 p.m. Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.

Clothes Closet

The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of household goods and clothing. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 777-5694 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.

Family Shelter

The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot meets on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at Canyon View Church, 195 Skalkaho Road. Everyone is welcome.

Breast cancer support group

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first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Daly Leach Memorial Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. All are welcome. For information contact Judy Rothie, (406) 564-8613.

Pregnant/new mom groups

Postpartum Support Circle and Baby Bistro (breastfeeding support) meet on the second Thursday of each month and a Prenatal Support Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at 109 N. 4th St. Suite 104 in Hamilton from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call Sheehan at 6426527 or email bitterrootbreastfeeding@gmail.com.

Dementia caregivers 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, Fridays: 12 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 777-2735.

Suicide support group

A support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Riverfront Mental Health Center, 209 N. 10th, Suite A (blue building), Hamilton. The group is hosted by Ravalli County Suicide Prevention Alliance. For information email: rwetzel@wmmhc.org or phone 375-4095.

Volunteer opp

The Stevensville Clothes Closet free store is in need of a few volunteers to help sort, wash and hang donated items. The shifts are from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Volunteers can commit to one day per week or all three days. If interested, call manager Gail Fisher at 777-5694. The Clothes Closet is a non-profit free store that accepts donations of clothing, linens and some household items and then offers them to the community free of charge. The Clothes Closet is located at 3862 ALC Way, off of Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville.

Adult open swim

Bitterroot Aquatic Center offers Adult Open Swim on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Enjoy the 91-degree water and work out at your own pace. Call 375-8200 for more information or visit the website at bitterrootaquaticcenter.com

Chair Yoga

Improve your core strength and flexibility with Chair Yoga every Monday and most Wednesdays at 12 noon or 1 p.m. on 2nd Wednesdays at the St. Francis Pastoral Life Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton. By donation only. Call Cynthia at 370-7609 for more info. Great for any fitness level.

Acoustic Jam

An acoustic music jam sponsored by the Bitterroot School of Music is held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rooted Music located at 100 Skeels Street, Suite A in Hamilton. All acoustic instruments are welcome as is anyone who would like to sing or just come and enjoy the music. For info contact Rooted Music at 406-363-5491.

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.

Meditation Exploration

Experience various meditation techniques, shared by experienced teachers. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. By donation. For more information like on Facebook: CSLBitterroot, or visit: cslbitterroot.org/. Contact Luanne Cathey, 830-4408, lucathey@gmail.com/.

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.

Volunteer opp

Volunteers are needed for the Victor Volunteer Fire Department support group. This group provides food for the Wednesday evening meetings of the Victor Fire Department. Support group members are responsible for one week per month only. What you decide to make is up to you, serving about 20 people. Soups, stews, casseroles, etc. and a dessert. Call Sharon at 642-3844 for additional information.

North Valley Library board

The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at the library at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Meetings are open to the public and public input is welcomed. The agenda is posted on the front window of the library and on the library’s website at least 48 hours prior to meetings: https://www.northvalleylibrary. org/docs

Quantum Group

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot is a group of ordinary people determined to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this most important field of science. The group meets every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center in Hamilton. New members invited and welcomed. Visit the website at www// Quantumgb or e-mail blaise. favara@gmail or call 363-0683 for more information.

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.

PEP program

PEP stands for Personal Employment Plan. PEP Talk is a simple 3-step process to develop your tailored employment vision for future success. It is free and especially suited for folks who are unemployed, underemployed, students, career changers, and anyone unhappy with their current job. This web-based program which the instructor will guide you through contains personalized vocational guidance as well as information on the Montana job market. After orientation, you can access it on your own. Available twice a month through Bitterroot College. Call Literacy Bitterroot (363-2900) or Star Jameson (5465344) for more information.

Center for Spiritual Life

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

Course in Miracles Study Group

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

Saturday bingo

Special Saturday Bingo is held every third Saturday of the month at Victor Senior Center. Doors open at 12 noon, play at 1 p.m. $1 per card. $1 admission. Must be 18 to play. Snacks and coffee available. Everyone welcome. Call Glenda at 360-3074 for more information.

Socrates Cafe

Socrates Café takes place every other Tuesday evening (May 14) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Join in the philosophical discussions. Bring questions to be selected and discussed at the meeting. You are invited to examine, learn and think with others. Learn how others view the world. Together generate community, understanding and change together. Tea, coffee and cookies are provided.

Laundry Love Hamilton

Laundry Love Hamilton, a monthly laundry event for homeless and low-income individuals/ families, takes place the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fast & Fluffy, 115 Pine Street, Hamilton. 3 loads per individual/family. Check in with a Laundry Love Hamilton volunteer to sign in and receive your washer card. All laundry detergent, fabric softener and quarters will be supplied by Laundry Love Hamilton. Laundry guests must remain on site. Laundry Love Hamilton is made possible by donations, business sponsorships, fundraisers and volunteers. For more information or to inquire on how your busi-

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Art in the Park applications open

Bitter Root Arts Guild is accepting applications for hand crafted art vendors to show and sell their wares at the 2019 Annual Art in the Park. The event will be held at Legion Park, Hamilton, on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is outdoors and canopies are recommended but not required. The fee for a 10x10 space at Art in the Park is $40 for Bitter Root Arts Guild members (annual membership fee is $10) or $60 for non-members. For an application call Trish at 406-3813240 or email bitterrootartsguild@ gmail.com. You can also pick up an application Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Artisans on Second, 175 S Second Street, Hamilton, 406-961-9600. You can learn more about Bitter Root Arts Guild on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BitterRootArtsGuild/. Bitter Root Arts Guild was founded in 1970.

Fairgrounds open riding memberships

The Ravalli County Fairgrounds welcomes individuals and families to ride in both the Main Arena and Murdoch’s Arena when no other scheduled activities are occurring. In order to defray the costs of working up both arenas for public use, and in order to continue to make improvements, the fairgrounds is asking all users to purchase a membership for the riding season, approximately mid-April through mid-October, depending on the weather. In addition, all riders need to fill out and sign a hold harmless agreement at the Fairgrounds Office. Arenas are worked up regularly during the week! Individual membership-$25 Family membership-$50. Call the office to have the arena unlocked for you, 363-3411, Monday-Friday 9-5.

Pickleball

The Pickleball play schedule at the Fairgrounds for June, July, and August is as follows: Mondays and Wednesdays in June (12, 17, 19, 24, 26) Wednesdays and Fridays in July (3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 29, 31) Monday and Wednesday in August (5 & 7) Times are 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Daly Mansion Pickleball play schedule for June thru September is Sunday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with open play scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 noon during the warm summer months. Public is welcome on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for introduction to pickleball. Members may bring friends and family anytime except during scheduled open play. There are five courts. $5.00 for the 3-hour session or a $40 punch card for 10 sessions or 20 sessions for $60. There are rackets to borrow to try out this sport. Call or text Rick at 2398648 for more info.

Community Band

Get that instrument out of the closet and join your local community band! The band has started rehearsing for various concerts this summer. All ages and abilities are welcome. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in the Stevensville School band room. The first concert of the season will be Thursday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the bandshell in Claudia Driscoll Park in Hamilton. For more information contact director Jeremy Ruff, bitterrootcband@ gmailcom.

Wednesday Farmers Market

A farmers market will be held every Wednesday through September 25th from 4 to 6 p.m. on the lawn of The O’Hara Commons, 111 S. 4th, Hamilton. Local growers, fresh produce, honey, baked goods, ferments, dairy and

other local edibles. Each week features a tasting focusing on seasonal produce. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double SNAP Dollars are welcome. For information: info@theoharacommons.org; website: https://www.theoharacommons.org/

Lutheran preschool registration

The congregation of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool provide the Stevensville community with the opportunity for an excellent preschool program at an affordable price. While the past school year is ended, the teachers and staff are already preparing for another year full of fun while learning. Registration for the 2019/2020 school year is in full swing. If you have a child who is three or four before September 10, for more details, contact Joyce Andrade at 406-369-2536, or call the church at 406-777-5625, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, Mondays-Thursdays. Be sure not to miss out on giving your child the chance to make friends, learn new things and get a head start on school readiness, all while having a great time at school. Our Savior is affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road. To find the church, head south from Stevensville on the Eastside Highway. Turn east on Pine Hollow. Cross the tracks and the canal, and the church will be on your left, marked by three crosses.

Stevi kids’ meal program

Free breakfast and lunch will be served to children 18 years and younger at St. Mary’s Parish Family Center between June 10 and August 16. Breakfast will be served between 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. and lunch will be served between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Adults are welcome to join their children for meals. Prices of adult meals are $2.30 for breakfast and $4.25 for lunch.

Stevi Museum Rummage Sale

If you don’t have time to have your own garage sale but would like to clean out your closets, storage space and garage, consider donating your clean used items to the Stevensville Historical Museum for the Annual Rummage Sale. The rummage sale will be held on the museum lawn at 517 Main during Stevensville Western Heritage Days, June 28 & 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Donated items can be delivered to the Stevensville Museum on Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To make other arrangements for the donation of rummage sale items call 777-3201 or 777-5126. This fund-raiser is an easy way to donate your unused items and support the Stevensville Museum in their effort to preserve and protect the local history.

Volunteer opp

Do you love history—especially the fascinating history of Stevensville and the surrounding area? Consider becoming a volunteer at the Stevensville Historical Museum, 517 Main. Volunteer help is needed in many different areas including: researching history, recording historical items on the computer, doing lawn work, building shelves, repairing and maintaining the Museum’s building, and helping at special events. Volunteer docents are especially needed to greet visitors at the Museum during the summer tourist season. If you are interested in being a volunteer, call 777-3201 or 777-5126 for more information.

Wednesday, June 19 Family Yoga

Family Yoga at Daly Mansion. Join Val Aerni, Aspen Leaf Yoga, and Katelyn Andersen, MSU Extension, on Wednesday, June 22 at noon near the Daly Mansion parking lot to meet up

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 for a free wellness class and learn about Bike, Walk, Roll & WIN 2019. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration not required but appreciated. Bring a yoga mat or towel and water. Contact your MSU Extension Office in Ravalli County at 375-6611 for more information.

RCEDA

Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 19 from 2:15 to 2:55 p.m., and the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, June 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. The meetings are open to the public.

Thursday, June 20 Back Country Horsemen

Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 20th at Como Lake’s 3 Sisters Group Camp. This camp is on the right side of the road across from the Rock Creek Horse Camp. Potluck dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Please bring your own chair and beverage since this will be an outdoor meeting. Guests are welcome. Program speaker will be “Mustang Matt” Bischoff who will speak about his upcoming packing clinic and pack trip. He will also discuss gentling techniques for people who adopt mustangs or burros from the BLM event being held at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, June 20-23. Members do not need to own a horse or mule to be part of our group. Several of our volunteers’ hike to clear trails and there are many volunteer jobs that we do for the community that don’t require an equine partner. For more information please call Gene at 208-310-6326 or check out the website at www.bchmt.org/

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Friday, June 21 Pachyderm Club

The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, June 21 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be House Majority Leader Brad Tschida. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Saturday, June 22 Stevi Methodist yard sale

The Stevensville United Methodist Church will hold a huge yard sale on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The yard sale will be at the church, 216 College Street in Stevensville rain or shine. This will be a church-wide sale with the entire congregation involved in donating items to sell. The sale will include kitchen items, dishes, furniture, small appliances, lawn items, tools, collectibles, sport gears and equipment, and a variety of good quality items for every room in the house. There will be bargains in every category. All money raised from the sale will go to help local and regional charities as part of the mission work by the church’s United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women.

North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Sunday, June 23 Como Schoolhouse Como Schoolhouse group will meet Sunday, June 23. A potluck will be held at 6 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m. Blaine Furniss, who grew up in the Como area, and later taught botany at BYU for 38 years, has now moved back here. Furniss has a keen interest in Lewis & Clark. His lecture is “The Trail That Remembers” about Lost Trail. The public is welcome to both the potluck and the lecture. For information, contact Barney Lambert at 821-3592.

Tuesday, June 25 Republican Women Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, June 25 at 11:30 a.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton.

Resume Workshop Learn how to strengthen your professional resume on Saturday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. The Ravalli County Academic Success Program will be available at the Library to help you format or strengthen your resume, learn to write a strong cover letter, and give tips to successfully search for jobs. Bring your laptop, or borrow one for the class from the library.

Guest speakers will be State Representatives Nancy Ballance, David Bedey, and Sharon Greef.

Stevi Civic Club

The Stevensville Civic Club will meet Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. upstairs at the town hall. All are welcome. For information contact Joan Prather, 531-8401.

Wednesday, June 26 Bitterrooot Quilters Guild

The Bitterroot Quilters Guild will meet Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. Anyone with an interest in quilting is encouraged to come early to socialize and shop the ‘Ugli Bin’ for a bargain before the meeting; doors open at 6 p.m. This will be the last general Guild meeting until September. The semi-annual Quilt Show will be held on July 13. This month’s meeting will feature the Montana Star and Native American Quilt Trunk Show by Linda Parker of Helena, as well as refreshments and member Show and Tell. Membership in the Guild is

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open to quilters from beginner through advanced; contact Tena Chapman, Membership Chair, at 406-381-4755, or attend Wednesday’s meeting as a guest. For more information, visit the Bitterroot Quilters Guild on Facebook.

Friday, June 28 Salish & Kootenai Storytellers Join Salish and Kootenai tribal members on Friday, June 28 at 2 p.m. to enjoy traditional stories and songs. Learn about the Séliš people (Salish) who were the first to live in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. This event is suitable for kids of all ages and their families. Register by calling the Library or stopping by our front desk. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

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Saturday, June 29 CSL open house

The community is invited to attend an open house at The Center for Spiritual Life (CSL), 328 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton on Saturday, June 29 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The Center is celebrating its tenth year in Hamilton as well as announcing a change of name and national affiliation. A light lunch, music and tours will be provided. The Center partners with the First Christian Church to share the space. CSL is communityled ministry, mentored by Dave Schultz, the Spiritual Director, where inspired community members share enlightening messages and uplifting music at Sunday Service. This is supplemented with weekly classes, events, books clubs, and workshops offered by community leaders. CSL welcomes diversity and all spiritual paths are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit the website or Facebook page: cslbitterroot.org or Center for Spiritual Life, Bitterroot Valley or contact one of the names above.

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Local legislators report on 66th Session By Michael Howell

Local legislators gave their assessment of the 66th Legislature at a luncheon at The Catered Table in Stevensville last week, sponsored by the Stevensville Main Street Association. Senator Fred Thomas (R-Stevensville) gave the 66th legislative session a thumbs up in general. “Not all our bills survived, some were vetoed, but we did our job,” said Thomas. He said first and foremost they got a balanced budget passed. One of the big bills to be passed this session, no matter how you feel about it, he said, was the Medicaid expansion bill which was set to sunset at the end of the month. “Like it or not, that did get done and it is tighter with more controls than there used to be,” he said. He said they did bump funding for K-12 schools in the state to cover the costs of inflation. He called some of the education legislation “very innovative.” He said that while the federal government spends most of its money on human services, the state spends more of its funds on education. “But this session was the first time we made some solid reforms in funding education,” he said. He said the state was going to be putting more money into areas of technical training. He said by allowing the money to follow the student instead of the school, a student could decide

Rep. Nancy Ballance (standing), Rep. Sharon Greef and Sen. Fred Thomas weigh in on the results of the recent legislative session at a luncheon in Stevensville last week hosted by the Main Street Association. Michael Howell photo. to take the last year of school to enter a technical training program that might further a career choice that doesn’t necessarily require college. Thomas said that some gains were made in lowering the costs of individual health insurance with a mechanism for re-insurance. Legislation was also put in place to allow the state to negotiate with private. “We are going to try to work with landowners to get an agreement that would allow sportsmen to transgress their property legally to access public lands beyond,” he said. He said they also passed

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mental disabilities not covered. Medicaid expansion fills that gap,” she said, “and we tightened it up so it isn’t going to able bodied people but goes to those who need it.” Rep. Sharon Greef (R-Florence) encouraged everyone to go to Helena and see a legislative session. She called it “a humbling experience.” She said the 66th session was busy. “It was hard, it was frustrating, but very, very fruitful,” she said. She said they got the budget balanced and, “We have a healthy rainy day fund and an amazing infrastructure account with some wonderful projects.” Greef said that she had no intention of voting for the Medicaid bill when she went to Helena. “My ideas were pretty set. But the more I learned about the risk it would create for Montanans, I realized it was the right thing to do for Montana.” She said it was a very different bill with sideboards on it. “There are work requirements and asset tests,” she said. It

is not only taking care of people that are desperate, this is also providing jobs in the medical fields and in construction.” “If we didn’t pass this bill we realized that hospitals like Marcus Daly would probably go under and people with no insurance will go to the emergency room for their treatments and then be unable to pay. We live in a different world than we did in 2015 when this bill was first passed. We have a tremendous drug problem at this time. This was the best thing to do.” She said Montana is paying 10% of the program costs, but that if the federal government lowers its contribution from the 90% level, Montana’s bill will automatically sunset. Greef said that she was happy to vote for an increase in the amount of green timber that is allowed to be harvested. She also carried a bill that would establish “grandparents’ rights” which would allow grandparents to be considered next in custody in cases of child relocation issues.

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mance, the night sky will light up with a post-Independence Day fireworks display! Steve Boshae of Cow Palace Fireworks will provide the pyrotechnics that are, again, sure to be a blast. • Friday, July 12, at 7 p.m. “Beatles for Sale” will be performing. The Beatles for Sale pride themselves on replicating the Fab 4’s onstage image, sparing no expense with their equipment and outfits. The ultimate intention is to recreate the magic of the Beatles in their 1960’s heyday. All of their equipment is vintage (except the PA system, of course— that’s too risky!). The guys even replicate the personalities of the Beatles, being described as honest, reliable, humorous … and very entertaining! • Sapphire Lutheran Homes will host Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ performance of “Henry IV (Part 1)” on Thursday, August 22, at 6 p.m. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) is the only fully professional touring theatre program in the state currently producing Shakespeare’s plays, the only Shakespeare company in the country to reach as extensively into rural areas and the only company in the state that offers its performances free to the public, guaranteeing accessibility to all. To find out more, visit shakespeareintheparks.org. All of these events are free and open to the public. Sapphire Lutheran Homes is located at 501 North Tenth Street in Hamilton. Call Dominic Farrenkopf at 406363-2800 for more information or visit sapphirelutheran.org.

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Salmonflies, glory days As the river drops into nice, clear, cool, fishable shape the “glory days” plethora of hatches are starting to come off. Salmonflies, goldens (early?) yellow Sallies (early?) are up in fish-taking numbers on the West Fork, East Fork, and upper river; as you move downstream the water is relatively higher due to instream flows from the feeder streams and the salmonfly num-

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan bers decrease. Look for fishable numbers of PMD’s any day now and in the middle river green drakes - especially on overcast or soggy days, if we get any. Caution: Stay off the West Fork between Painted Rocks Dam and the Marty’s Bridge access if you’re floating. Some of the woody debris up there is treacherous. Best to leave it to the guides, and wade fish those stretches after the armada has floated through. Start at the White Access (we used to call that one High Bank) or Appleberry and fish upstream in the AM, and move up to the areas above the Nez Perce in the late afternoon. Take two salmonfly patterns: One should be designed to float high and skitter a bit on the surface (egg-laying salmonflies seldom hold still) and the other should get down in the film and look half-dead. (I’ve often taken my salmonfly pattern and made it do for both types by trimming the bottom hackles streamside with my clipper when a flat silhouette is needed.) Early and active salmonflies have inspired the best fly designers over the years and their patterns have done well over time. Bob Jacklin’s Salmonfly, along with the Fluttering Stone that was a staple on Rock Creek for decades, and the Improved Sofa Pillow are classics for a reason: they still catch a lot of fish. And don’t go up there without goldens. A few years ago Mike Hansen and I floated with Jan and during the salmonfly hatch she cleaned up, out-fished both of us, when she switched to a golden.

“That big bulky thing made it too hard to get the cast in,” she said, “So I switched to ‘the killer’ (what she calls my golden stone pattern.) I could put it right where I wanted it and that’s where the fish were.” She was hitting micro-seams against logs, the precise edge of slow-against-fast currents, and other tight spots where fish were taking refuge from heavy current flows. Takeaways from her story: The right fly certainly helps, and can often be a sleeper. It helps even more to get the cast in - as in... IN.

Stoneflies are here Every year the appearance of the salmonfly, or giant stonefly, starts a procession of stonefly hatches that last all summer long on the Bitterroot River. This year the schedule is a little off. The salmonflies appeared, and with them, almost simultaneously, we have the golden stones. The two hatches usually overlap, with the goldens coming off as the salmonflies are petering out. This year the goldens showed up a little early, almost with the start of the salmonflies. So did the yellow Sallies, a nickname given to about five smaller species of stoneflies that hatch through most of the summer. What this means for the practical angler is that you should carry something with a yellow body in a #14 from the time they first start to appear. And this year, that time is now. They’re here. On swollen waters such as we have now, you can do well with traditional bright-bodied hairwinged patterns like the Yellow Humpy or Grizzly Wulff. These old-timey flies tend to be overlooked. They still work as they have for years. They are bushy and buggy-looking, and float high and dance on the water. The small early stoneflies they represent are active on the water when they lay their eggs in the mid-afternoon, and the yellow Humpy and Wulff flies have silhouettes that mimic the natural’s movement – at least in the trout’s eyes. Bitterroot stones There are some other postrunoff stoneflies, too, including the one called the Bitterroot Stone by some, a #10 or #12-sized bug with brown wings and a pale golden body. It’s too big to be a Sally, and too small to be a golden. You don’t see hordes of them but they are important to the trout where you see them, and they are important to the angler for that reason. We should see them later,

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but this year don’t be surprised if they show up early. These bugs are fun to watch. The females don’t just land on the water and lay their eggs as most stoneflies do. Instead they lay their eggs a little early, a gooey sticky mass of bright orange eggs that they grab with their legs and clutch to their thorax. Then they land on the

water and try to shake that egg mass loose, or else they try to go “bombs away” before they hit the water. I’ve seen some with the bright orange egg mass still hanging off the rear of the abdomen, and others with the eggs clutched in the arms of the insect, up close to the front of the fuselage. They make quite a commotion when they hit. The trout take note and close in for a sure meal. When you see this going on pattern you can get by quite well with a #12 or so yellow-bodied Stimulator. Those flies, as Randall Kaufmann designed them, have a yellow body and a bright orange section ahead of the wing, and they are high floaters that can mimic the struggles of the naturals with just a little coaxing. I haven’t seen any of these bugs yet, but they might be here as you read this. You might also find some #10 green drakes, #12 brown drakes, or fishable numbers of #14 and #16 pale morning dun mayflies on the water. Best flies The hot fly on any given day might be anything I’ve mentioned so far. When I’m asked in the shop, I offer the best advice I can: There isn’t just one hatch, or one hot fly. Carry enough to cover the most likely scenarios. Use the right leader. Get the cast in. Beyond that the best way to find out is to go fishing. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main in Hamilton.

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sentative, in care of MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C., 601 S. First Street, P.O . Box 515, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 6th day of June, 2019. /s/ Carol Ann Hart MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, PC /s/ David T. Markette, Attorney for Personal Representative BS 6-19, 6-26, 7-3-19. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES H, PRICE, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-19-65 Department 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Charles H. Price, Jr., and Wade T. Price, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o Royce A. McCarty, Jr., P.O. Box 210, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 7th day of June, 2019. /s/ Charles H. Price, Jr. /s/ Wade T. Price BS 6-19, 6-26, 7-3-19. MNAXLP. RICHARD A. WEBER, P.C. 345 West Main Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 Telephone: 406/363-6888 Fax: 406/363-2972 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY Sportsman Business Complex Unit Owners Association, A Montana Non-Profit Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Salvatore Tuzzolino and Consulting Direct, Inc., and Ilie Jurca and Victoria Jurca, and all other persons, unknown, claiming or who may claim any right, title estate, or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants. Case No.: DV-19-165 Dept. 2 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Verified Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the clerk of this court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your written answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty-one days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Verified Complaint. This is a proceeding to quiet title to the real property described below. The real property affected by this suit is situated in the State of Montana, County of Ravalli, and is described as follows: Condominium Units: Unit I, J, and L, Sportsman Business Complex, Ravalli County, Montana, being a portion of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and the

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southerly 25 feet of Lot 29, Block C, Railway Company’s subdivision of its Bitter Root Branch right of way at said station lying northwesterly of a line parallel with and distant 8.5 feet northwesterly measured at right angles, from the center line of Railway Company’s mill spur track as now constructed across said lots; and a fractional interest in the common area as described in Declaration Under Unit Ownership Act Pertaining to Sportsman Business Complex recorded February 9, 2001 as Instrument No. 475158 and in First Amendment Declaration Under Unit Ownership Act Pertaining to Sportsman Business Complex recorded March 28, 2001 as Instrument No. 476896 and in Second Amendment Declaration Under Unit Ownership Act Pertaining to Sportsman Business Complex recorded April 2, 2003 as Instrument No. 512848 and in Third Amendment Declaration Under Unit Ownership Act Pertaining to Sportsman Business Complex recorded January 9, 2008 as Instrument No. 598763. TOGETHER WITH exclusive use of the limited common elements as defined in Declaration Under Unit Ownership Act Pertaining to Sportsman Business Complex recorded February 9, 2001 as Instrument No. 475158 and as amended by First Amendment recorded March 28, 2001 as Instrument No. 476896, Second Amendment recorded April 2, 203 as Instrument No. 512848 and Third Amendment recorded January 9, 2008 as Instrument No. 598763. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court this 16th day of May, 2019. Paige Trautwein Clerk of the District Court (Seal) By: /s/ Janenne Sorenson Deputy Clerk BS 6-5, 6-12, 6-19-19. MNAXLP Jason J. Henderson MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 2nd Ave E Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 701-227-1841 Fax: 701-225-6878 Attorney for the Plaintiff jhenderson@mackoff.com MT Bar #11414 MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY LSF10 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Virginia D. Maier a/k/a Virginia Dawn Stevens-Maier, Defendant. Cause No. DV-17-150 NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure by the District Court of the Twenty-First Judicial District in and for the County of Ravalli and State of Montana, and entered and docketed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court on March 18, 2019, in an action wherein LSF10 Master Participation Trust was Plaintiff and Virginia D. Maier a/k/a Virginia Dawn Stevens-Maier was Defendant, in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendants for the sum of $348,964.94, which judgment and decree, among other things, direct the sale by me of the real property hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount of said judgment, with interest thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of said sale will satisfy; and by virtue of a writ issued to me out of the office of the Clerk of said Court, I, Stephen Holton, Sheriff of Ravalli County, Montana, will sell the property described in the Judgment to the highest bidder for cash or credit bid at public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Hamilton, in the County of Ravalli, and State of Montana, on the 26th day of June, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock A.M., to satisfy the amount due, with interest thereon, and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale will satisfy. The

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property to be sold is situated in the County of Ravalli, and State of Montana, and described as follows: All that portion of the SE¼NE¼ of Section 22, Township 10 North, Range 20 West, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an aluminumcapped iron pin marked “RP1956S” set at or near the East quarter corner of said Section 22; thence North 89°47`30” West 339.7 feet along a line approximating the east-west midsection line of said Section 22 to an aluminum-capped iron pin marked “RP1956S” set in a paved county road to mark the true point of beginning; thence North 89°47`30” West 145.3 feet along said midsection line to an iron pin; thence North 0°47`30” East a distance of 246 feet to an iron pin; thence South 89°47`30” East 378.8 feet to an iron pin set on the westerly line of U.S. Highway 93 (FAPF259(8)); thence South 6°33` West 128 feet along said westerly line of U.S. Highway 93 to an aluminum-capped iron pin; thence North 89°47`30” West 208.7 feet along the northerly line of that parcel of land described in deed to Richard F. Everett recorded in Book 110, page 301 of Deeds, office of the clerk and recorder, Ravalli County, Montana, to an aluminum-capped iron pin; thence South 6°33` West 119.5 feet along the westerly line of said Everett parcel to the true point of beginning. Recording Reference: Book 123 of Deeds, page 886. Excepting and Reserving Therefrom that portion deeded to the State of Montana April 22, 2003 as Instrument No. 514073. Physical location: 422 Sweeney Creek Loop, Florence, MT 59833. Dated this 23rd day of May, 2019. RAVALLI COUNTY SHERIFF By: /s/ Stephen Holton MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E

Dickinson ND 58601 Attorney for the Plaintiff BS 6-5, 6-12, 6-19-19. MNAXLP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ASPHALT PAVING The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposals for asphalt paving to be conducted on certain County roads in Ravalli County Proposals will be received by the Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite C, (Second Floor) Hamilton, MT 59840 until 4:00 p.m. June 26, 2019. Proposals will then be opened by the Ravalli County Commissioners at 8:30 a.m. on June 27, 2019 in the Commissioners Conference Room (Third Floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. For a copy of the Full Request for Proposal and Specifications for the construction seal, contact the Ravalli County Road & Bridge Department at 244 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, MT. during regular business hours or by calling 406-363-2733. For questions concerning the Request for Proposal process, contact Glenda Wiles at the Ravalli County Commissioners Office – 406-375-6500. Glenda M. Wiles Commissioners Administrative Assistant BS 6-12, 6-19-19. MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the Commissioners Conference Room located at 215 S. 4th Street, (Third Floor), Hamilton, Montana. The purpose of this public hearing is to take public comments regarding the need for affordable multi-family rental housing in the area as follows: Northwest Integrity Housing Co., 413 W. Idaho Street, Suite 201,

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Boise, Idaho 83702, (208) 343-8877, a non-profit organization, and Thomas Development Co., 413 W. Idaho Street, Suite 200, Boise, Idaho 83702, hereby notify all interested persons in Corvallis & Ravalli County, Montana, that we are planning to rehabilitate what is currently known as Courtyard Apartments, (32 units – 20 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom), an affordable multi-family rental housing complex. After rehabilitation, this development will remain affordable and consist of 32 units for families. This project has filed a request for public hearing to be exempt from property taxes. If you are unable to attend this public hearing for public comment, you are encouraged to submit written comments to Montana Board of Housing, PO Box 200528, Helena, MT 596200528 or FAX (406) 841-2841. Written comments will also be accepted by Chris Bent, Executive Director, Northwest Integrity Housing Co., 413 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702, and Tom Mannschreck, President, Thomas Development Co., 413 W. Idaho Street, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83702. Glenda Wiles Ravalli County Commissioners Administrative Assistant BS 6-12, 6-19-19. MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAX CREDIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 1:30 PM in the Commissioners Conference Room located at 215 S. 4th Street, (Third Floor), Hamilton, Montana. The purpose for this public hearing is to take public comments regarding the need for affordable multi-family rental housing in the area as follows: Northwest Integrity Housing Co., 413 W. Idaho Street, Suite 201, Boise, Idaho 83702, (208) 343-8877, a non-profit organization, and Thomas

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Development Co., 413 W. Idaho Street, Suite 200, Boise, Idaho 83702, hereby notify all interested persons in Corvallis & Ravalli County, Montana, that we are planning to rehabilitate what is currently known as Courtyard Apartments (32 units – 20 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom), an affordable multi-family rental housing complex. After rehabilitation, this development will remain affordable and consist of 32 units for families. The development will be applying for a property tax exemption, tax credits, and local support for affordable housing. An application will be submitted to the Montana Board of Housing for federal tax credits financing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing for public comment, you are encouraged to submit written comments to Montana Board of Housing, PO Box 200528, Helena, MT 596200528 or FAX (406) 841-2841. Written comments will also be accepted by Chris Bent, Executive Director, Northwest Integrity Housing Co., 413 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702, and Tom Mannschreck, President, Thomas Development Co., 413 W. Idaho Street, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83702. Glenda Wiles Ravalli County Commissioners Administrative Assistant BS 6-12, 6-19-19. MNAXLP CALL FOR BIDS JUNK VEHICLE HAULING – RAVALLI COUNTY The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners has issued a call for bids for the Junk Vehicle Hauling Contract. An acceptance of a bid would result in a one year contract, with the ability to renew the contract for two subsequent years. Contracted services will be for the removal of junk vehicles from private property throughout the county and placement in the vehicle graveyard. Instruction to bidders can be obtained at the Ravalli County Environmental Health Department 215 S. 4th Street (Second Floor), Hamilton, MT, or by calling the Environmental Health Department at 375-6565. Seals bids must be received no later than June 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Clerk & Recorders Office, 215 S. 4th Street, (Second Floor), Hamilton, MT. 59840. If you have any questions about the bid process, call Glenda Wiles in the Commissioner’s Office at 3756500. Glenda Wiles Administrative Assistant Commissioners Office BS 6-12, 6-19-19. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given by Westbridge Storage, 127 Westbridge Road, Hamilton, MT to Colter Hopkins of 737 Curdy’s Cove #5, Hamilton, MT that, unless your balance due of $700.00 is paid by May 23, 2019, the contents of the storage unit you leased will be

removed and sold. BS 6-12, 6-19-19. MNAXLP NOTICE The 2019 Personal Property Tax bills have been mailed. Taxes are due payable before 5 PM are due July 14, 2019. Mail payments must be postmarked by July 14, 2019 or the payment will be returned for additional charges. Please make checks payable to the Ravalli County Treasurer. Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover are accepted. Now accepting On-line payments at www.ravallicounty. mt.gov Ravalli County Treasurer Dan Whitesitt, Treasurer 215 S 4th St. Ste H Hamilton MT 59840 406-375-6600 BS 6-19, 6-26, 7-3-19. MNAXLP PUBLIC NOTICE The Ravalli County Transportation Committee will meet (via email) on the 26th of June, 2019 to approve/ make adjustments to school transportation routes and approve any individual transportation contracts for the 2019-20 school year. If you have any questions or comments regarding any school district’s bus routes, please send them to the Ravalli County Superintendent of Schools, 215 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 or email them to recorder@rc.mt.gov or call Regina Plettenberg 375-6555, before June 26th. BS 6-19-19. MNAXLP NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: SARGENT, FRANCIS L., PO Box 130, Darby, MT 59829-0130; Unknown Interested Party, Address Unknown. Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, Notice is Hereby Given: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: DARBY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE S14, T03 N, R21 W, BLOCK 020, LOT 003, LOTS 3 & 4, BLOCK 20, DARBY. Parcel No: 0001017000. Geo: 13-1176-14-2-02-38-0000. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on 01 June, 2015. 3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax lien sale held on 20 July, 2015. 4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax lien sale on 20 July, 2015, by Ravalli County Treasurer, 215 S 4th St., Suite H, Hamilton, MT 59840.

5. The lien was subsequently assigned to LS Samantha Court, LLC, PO Box 97, Corbett, OR 97019. 6. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: Taxes: $193.15 Penalty/Interest 3.84 Interest 51.28 Cost: 368.14 Total: $616.41 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6 must be paid by August 26, 2019, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 26, 2019, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the county treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Ravalli County Treasurer, 215 So. 4th St., Suite H, Hamilton, MT 59840. Phone: 406-375-6600. Further notice for those persons listed above whose addresses are unknown: 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Dated: at 12:00 pm this June 12, 2019 /s/Suzanne McDaniel-Deibert BS 6-19, 6-26-19. MNAXLP For information on placing legal notices, contact Victoria at the Bitterroot Star office, 777-3928.

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in a trailer and gentle enough to have their feet picked up. Mustang Matt will have three horses at the event in Hamilton this week that he got last year. One, a little buckskin mare, was a ‘three strikes you’re out’ horse. This type is deemed undesirable as she wasn’t adopted at three different events. Today, she is a wellbroke horse that he used to hunt on last fall, lets his daughter ride, and is, in his words, an “all around good horse.” “She will be my ambassador,” he said. “She shows everything good about a mustang, extremely versatile, good feet, a product of natural selection.”

advertising should go out beyond the town’s Facebook page and website. Holcomb also suggested that he could possibly hire someone from the county treasurer’s office to provide temporary help. “You are the mayor and you need to be able to do your job, but we don’t need to be paying you more, because we can’t,” said Holcomb. “Yes, I changed my vote because you did bully us and threaten us that if we didn’t give you the money you would close down the town. Maybe if we quit being put in the paper and making us look bad, maybe somebody would apply. Maybe we need to stop this stuff that is going out in the paper and on the news and maybe someone would apply. You keep saying you want to work together like in your executive report at the last meeting you talk about a hockey game, but I don’t see it. Maybe we need to just start working together and maybe we need to stop putting stuff out in the paper. We need to stop putting stuff on the news. And quit bashing your council. I mean yes, I understand why they quit. But now let’s move forward. We need to start moving forward and getting this town back in order. But we keep hitting these breaks, moving two steps forward then moving back. I think we need to advertise broader. You are the mayor, unfortunately that is your job. You jump in and hopefully someone will apply and in the meantime, we just have to ask Mustang Matt says he is an advocate for these horses that need homes but he also realistic. This is a lot of hard work and it takes a lot of patience to win the horse or burro over. “I will be taking everything at the horse’s pace and explaining and demonstrating the effectiveness of positive reinforcement. It’s miscommunication that gets us into trouble. We want to build trust and respect in the animal, and have them have the same with us humans.” The adoption event will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday. Friday and Saturday, the event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, the event will end at 12 noon. The public is invited to attend, if only to say you’ve seen a wild horse. If you’re planning on adopting, bring your trailer and have your corral set up in advance.

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other towns and see if we can use their clerk or treasurer until we can find someone, at least for a couple times a week like we had to do when Mayor Crews was in office.” “That didn’t happen,” countered Mayor Dewey and Michalson agreed. Mayor Dewey then asked Town Attorney Brian West to address the legality of the mayor’s compensation. West said, “I’m working on that right now. I understand council approved additional compensation for mayor at $25 per hour. Subsequent to that meeting, council president asked for review of that.” He said one issue would be whether the mayor was being hired as a clerk or treasurer, which would be illegal. “But if you look at the law, it is conceivable that the Mayor could be hired to run the whole town.” West emphasized that he had not had time to research the question and so could not offer an opinion yet at this point. Dewey noted that the agenda item approving his pay raise did not mention hiring him as a clerk or treasurer. Council member Barker said that she voted for it “just to move forward. I understand the situation that we’re in, but when people are asking you if its legal, you need answers.” Dewey stated that the additional pay was a temporary bandaid solution to the problem. Barker said, “I understand our position, but my problem is that everyone that has brought this forward thinks it’s the council’s fault, but I really don’t believe it is just the council’s fault.” She said if the three of them resigned as some had asked them to do at the last meeting, things would just be worse. Michalson said, “The problem is, look at what you put in the [agenda] package, you not only put in there that the clerk resigned but also put in the treasurer, too. But there is no documentation of that. Her resignation letter said ‘due to outside influences’.” “Her exit interview says otherwise,” the Mayor quipped. Michalson said, “Well, unless you prove it, here we go again with you putting something in there in words that we see differently in the resignation letter.

What are we supposed to believe when we see her resignation letter and you put in there that we are bullying her and harassing her. “Plus, you barred us from coming in here to this town hall. And don’t say you didn’t. You changed the codes. We only come in here twice a month and we only come in here for business. There is no bullying or harassing. I haven’t been in that office for over a year. Yet you keep throwing it in our face. Every other meeting’s got that unfinished business: harassing, bullying, harassing, bullying and everybody looks at the Bitterroot Star and it’s all over. Of course, it’s no wonder that people don’t want to move to this town. “I’m just saying, Brandon, that some things can change and that’s one thing that can change for the better. We might be able to get a clerk or a treasurer if you just leave that out of it.” “I think the issue is that it happened,” said Dewey. “And you failed to do your duty,” said Michalson. He said Tribbensee only had 10 days to file a grievance and it wasn’t filed in time. Dewey countered that “it wasn’t a grievance, it was a complaint about bullying and harassment and we’ve been through that, but it doesn’t speak to this item tonight.” Holcomb said, “But it does when people are reading the paper and all they see is this. Especially when the investigator that you hired came back and said there was no proof of this.” Dewey said, “No, what she said was it wasn’t substantiated because the policy didn’t prohibit it. She didn’t say it didn’t exist. She said your policy doesn’t prohibit bullying and harassment, therefore the claim couldn’t be substantiated.” Holcomb said, “Well, I just think the only way we can move forward is if this stuff stops. This has to stop, this stuff in the paper every week.” “I don’t print the paper,” said Dewey. Holcomb said, “If we are to move forward we need to stop this bickering. We need to start working as a team and you need to advertise it broader.” “So, it needs to be more broadly advertised. How does the council want to address the issue

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Bitterroot Star -- Page 15 of workload and compensation?” asked Dewey. He said it was not two salaries, it was a temporary increase in his salary over his base pay. Michalson said that wasn’t what he heard at the meeting. Attorney West noted that he could not offer an opinion on the issue of the legality of that pay agreement without vetting the laws first. “It sounds like we should go along with this until we hear back from our attorney,” said Holcomb. Mayor Dewey confirmed that the aim from here was to establish a priority list of the tasks, advertise the open positions more broadly, and wait on the attorney’s response. He also noted that they had not received any applications for the council position in Ward 2 since the previous two applications were withdrawn. At the beginning of the regularly scheduled June 13 meeting, Mayor Dewey announced that the town had received one application for the finance officer position and six applications for the town clerk position. Second on the agenda was a discussion/decision about the Ward 2 council vacancy. Dewey announced that there were no applicants yet for the council seat since both the previous applications were withdrawn. Council President Michalson stated, “Since it went past 30 days we can, according to council rules, appoint a candidate and we have it under New Business tonight under Item A.” That item was to suspend Council Rules in order to appoint a candidate for Ward 2 Council. Dewey said, “You are saying you are going to appoint a candidate, but we have no applications.” “Don’t need one,” said Michalson. “We appoint one.” Dewey read the Council Rules that state the council will use the application process. Michalson responded, saying, “I make a motion to suspend council rules and appoint a candidate since it’s been more than 60 days.” Holcomb seconded the motion. In public comment, Raymond Smith said, “We had two applicants, Jim Crews and I forget the other man’s name.” Smith said the other candidate did not meet the residency requirements and so there was actually only one qualified candidate and that was Jim Crews. Mayor Dewey clarified that Mr. Vic, the other candidate referred to, did meet the residency requirements in the law. He said both applications were withdrawn, however. Lesley Tadvick said her husband sat on the council and was appointed but had never made an application. She said budget time was coming on and “the only other person is Jim Crews. He needs to come in and get this town in order.” Michalson made a motion to appoint Crews to the Ward 2 seat. Holcomb said that Crews knows the law and the ordinances and doesn’t bend the rules. “We need someone to come and put this town back in order,” she said.

Michalson said it was shameful the way Crews was treated at the council meeting. “Yes, Mr. Crews is boisterous, yes, he’s loud, and some read him differently, but when it comes to laws and ordinances you won’t find a better candidate,” he said. Hattie Farrell said, “Jim Crews ran for office and was elected out. That’s all I have to say.” Smith urged the council to follow the law. A couple of others said Crews was a kind and loving person who loves the Town of Stevensville. The council voted unanimously to appoint Crews to the Ward 2 council seat. The council then voted to rescind Resolution 281 and Resolution 281A, the resolutions governing the use of the Town’s attorney. The resolutions require any council member wishing to get a legal opinion from the town’s attorney to submit the question to the President of the Council who will then confer with the Mayor to determine if there is a record of that question having already been asked and answered by a town attorney. If not, the question is then referred to the town attorney for an opinion. Councilor Holcomb said the reasoning behind rescinding the resolutions was “it is time that we need to talk to our attorney. It’s time to get rid of this so that when we need an issue we can talk to our attorney and get answers.” Ray Smith commented that having five different people calling the town attorney with questions at $85 per hour for the research could get very costly. “Even our attorney has asked us to get rid of this,” said Holcomb. “Our attorney has asked us several times to have us look at this. Even our attorney said he wants us to squash this.” The motion to rescind the resolutions was approved unanimously on a 3-0 vote. In other business, the council consented to the Mayor’s appointment of Christa Wortman to the Park Board. The council also approved the audit services contract with Strom & Associates P.C. for FY2019, FY2020 and FY2021.

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