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Anaconda Job Corps Center slated for closure – Trapper Creek slated for privatization

By Michael Howell

Montana’s U.S. Congressmen are moving quickly to try and reverse the planned closure of the Anaconda Job Corps Center. Having been under the control of the USDA since its inception in 1966, authority over the Job Corps was recently transferred to the Department of Labor. According to a report in the Montana Standard (May 25), the Department of Labor reviewed the performance of the nation’s 25 Job Corps Centers and decided to close nine of them. Anaconda Job Corps is one of those nine and slated for closure in August. Operation of the remaining 16 centers, including Trapper Creek Job Corps Center south of Darby, would be through private contracting or partnerships. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Greg Gianforte

sent a joint letter to the DOL expressing their concerns over the closure. They urged the DOL to keep the Anaconda center running “or provide a suitable and equivalent alternative.” Senator Jon Tester also wrote both the Department of Labor and the USDA, expressing his strong objection and calling the plans “irresponsible.” Daines said in an interview on Montana Public Radio on Tuesday, May 28, “There’s not a good rationale. Sometimes they use that D.C. mentality that forgets about what it’s like to be in more of a rural state like Montana, and they’re being penny wise but pound foolish.” He said the closure of the center would be “devastating to the local economy.” “We’re just now starting to come out of some tough times

in Anaconda, where real estate values are finally starting to come up a little bit,” Daines said. “There’s never a good time to get this news, this is a horrible time to get this news, and so we’re going to do everything we can to reverse this decision.” On Thursday, Tester announced that he was introducing a bill to prevent the closure or transfer of the Anaconda and Trapper Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers. “This reckless, gutless decision to close and undermine Montana’s Job Corps programs is dangerous to our state and our rural economy,” Tester said. “That is why we have to act, and I urge folks on both sides of the aisle to get behind my bill to save the Anaconda and Trapper Creek Job

right for shoppers looking for unique items and for garage sale bargains. Positive comments from buyers and sellers in previous years should encourage both to participate again this year. Buyers have reported great success in finding desired items and surprise purchases, and sellers have appreciated the opportunity to sell personal and business items as part of this valley-wide event. In its fifth year, the sale is organized by an all-volunteer committee of local business leaders. It is building on the successes of previous years and promises to offer something of interest for both

seasoned veterans of the event and for those who will be participating for the first time. Veteran sellers know that they can either join a Hot Spot at one of the designated Bitterroot Valley participating businesses or set up their own individual sales at their home or business. The expected 300 sellers have been accumulating desirable and interesting items all year, knowing that the sale draws many people from the Bitterroot Valley, all parts of Montana, and from approximately 10 other states and Canada. Buyers come to supple-

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50 Mile Garage Sale for veterans, newcomers alike By Gary Garthwait

Casey and Leah Blanchard and family arrived back in Stevensville a little early on Saturday and didn’t get a chance to see some of the many folks who did turn out to wish them a welcome home. Photo courtesy of Montana Department of Justice.

Shooting victim returns home

By Michael Howell

Shooting victim Casey Blanchard has returned to his home in Stevensville from the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City where he received treatment for severe gunshot wounds. He was shot on the evening of March 14, 2019, in Missoula when he exited his vehicle to check on a motorist who he thought needed assistance. His mother Julie was wounded in the same incident and his friend Shelly Hays was killed. Later Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer, also from Stevensville, was shot attempting to locate the suspect involved in the shootings that injured Blanchard and his mother and killed Hays. An hour after authorities began looking for the suspect’s white SUV, Trooper Palmer found the vehicle near Evaro and was shot three times as he approached the rig parked on Highway 93. He

and Blanchard were both stabilized at Providence St. Patrick Hospital before being flown to Utah. Palmer, who was shot three times in the head, neck and face has not yet been able to speak yet due to his injuries. Blanchard was shot eight times and wounded in the left arm, right chest, spine, abdomen and both legs and has undergone ten surgeries. On April 16, 2019, he was moved to the hospital’s rehabilitation care unit. He and his wife Leah drove home last Saturday where he will continue with rehabilitation therapy. Johnathan Bertsch, 28, of Arlee, was arrested without further incident not far from the scene where Palmer was shot. He is charged with one count of deliberate homicide and three counts of attempted deliberate homicide. His bail remains set at $2 million. In a statement released by the Department of Justice, the Blanchards said before leaving Utah, “These past few months, we’ve been surrounded by a strong

For those who have participated in the Bitterroot 50 Mile Garage Sale since its inception four years ago and for those who are hearing about it for the first time, much fun lies ahead as the two-day event is being planned for the fifth year. The sale is scheduled for Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at multiple locations between Lolo and Darby. The event has the potential to make sellers of antiques, vintage and traditional garage sale goods happy, because their sought-after items are just

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medical team here at the University of Utah that kept us moving at every hurdle. Although Casey is now a paraplegic and has other limitations, we are both adjusting to this huge change to our lives and we are continuously improving every day. “We want to thank Casey’s medical team, along with the amazing troopers who let us in with open arms during our stay here. We also want to thank our hometown for all the support, love, and prayers that have been sent our way. We truly couldn’t have come out as strong as we have without you guys.” The DOJ announced that the Blanchards would be arriving in Stevensville around 7 p.m. on Saturday but the drive home apparently got ahead of schedule, causing many people who came to welcome Blanchard home at the highway turnoff to Stevensville to miss the event. “I can’t recall an incident See BLANCHARD, page 2

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in recent years in Montana that brought so many people together in support as that tragic night in March,” Attorney General Tim Fox said in the press release. “The outpouring of assistance from across Montana and in Salt Lake City on behalf of Casey and his family has been incredible.” In the days ahead, Blanchard will begin home-based therapy as his recovery continues. While the family is happy to share this news publicly, they also respectfully request privacy as they readjust to life at home.

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bargains on household goods, and to stock their antique shops in other areas of the state or beyond. Sellers can find all the information they need at the sale’s website, bitterroot50milegaragesale.com. The website details the procedures and costs for signing up as a seller. It will show what is for sale at each location, and it will provide sale addresses and a map of all sites, making it easy for customers to find the sites they want. Each seller is provided with one Bitterroot 50 Mile Garage sale sign and is encouraged to provide additional signs showing the way to their sales

shut down, privatized, or repurposed. Our young people, our businesses, and our country have too much to lose.” Tester’s bill will block the Trump Administration from using government funds in 2019 or 2020 to close any Job Corps in the United States. The bill would also prohibit any federal government agency from making changes to agreements that operate Job Corps facilities—preventing them from being privatized.

that make it easy for buyers to find their sales. Buyers can also learn all they need to know about the sale on the website, including the map of Hot Spots at local businesses and all the individual garage sales associated with the event. Hot Spots feature the host’s inventory of vintage and antique items, and they also include individual sellers of crafts and garage sale items. Individual garage sales throughout the valley will describe what they have for sale and provide an address to buyers. Buyers can print the map or obtain it at participating Hot Spots so they can plan their itinerary and make a plan to search for desired items. The map will also be published in the Bitterroot Star in the June 26th edition. For those wanting additional information about the Bitterroot 50 Mile Garage Sale, there are various ways to learn more. The website offers all the information most participants will need, but people are also encouraged to call the community coordinators associated with local businesses along the 50-mile route through the Bitterroot Valley. They include Gary at the Creamery Antique Mall (Stevensville, 406-207-6054), Bonnie at the Sweets Barn (Lolo and Florence, 406926-1269), Rebecca at the Bitterroot Antique Mall (Hamilton and Victor, 253-548-6460), Tammy at Cowgirl Corner (Corvallis, 406-207-0972) and Juli at Hidden Treasures (Darby, 406360-9086).

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‘Outbreak’ exhibit on display at Ravalli County Museum By Michael Howell

The Smithsonian National Museum of History exhibit “Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World” has come to the Bitterroot and is on display at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton thanks to Jerimiah Matson, a graduate student working at Rocky Mountain Laboratory as a predoctoral fellow at RML working on his Ph.D. The exhibit opened in May 2018 at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., to mark the 100th anniversary of the devastating 1918 pandemic flu and to highlight the critical threat posed by global infectious disease. The display, which runs at the Smithsonian through May 2021, includes several images from RML microscopes. The exhibition invites you to join epidemiologists, veterinarians, public health workers, and citizens as they rush to identify and respond to infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus, influenza, Zika virus, Nipah virus and others and work cooperatively to contain the outbreaks before they can spread further around the world. Matson contacted the project partners sponsoring the exhibit, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Society for Microbiology and succeeded in getting a travelling version of the exhibit to come to Hamilton. He and RML colleagues have enhanced the exhibit with several new visual features and added a community lecture series. Children’s activities that highlight different aspects of the displays also are planned on two Saturday mornings –June 29, and July 27. Activities will range from learning about animal field research to how pathogens are studied in a microbiology lab. The travelling exhibit is on display at the Ravalli County Museum, located at 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton through July 27. Last Thursday, May 30,

RML’s Byron Caughey, Ph.D., delivered the first lecture in the community lecture series, about his group’s research on prions; the title of his talk was: “Corrupted Proteins as Pathogens: From Chronic Wasting Disease, Mad Cows, and Cannibals to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.” On Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m., Dan Lucey, M.D., MPH, from Georgetown University and the Smithsonian, will share how he developed the exhibit idea while on his way to West Africa in 2014 to help with the Ebola outbreak. His talk is titled: “Smithsonian Exhibit on Epidemics: From Proposal to Synergy of Strengths.” Then, on Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m., RML’s Tom Schwan, Ph.D., will share his vast knowledge on some of the nearly 950 different species of ticks. His talk is titled: “The Biology of Ticks and Their Public Health Significance. RML often makes headlines in its ongoing research into many of the most contagious diseases in the world. One of NIAID’s latest announcements, for instance, features the work led by Dr. Emmie de Wit and her group at RML in conjunction with the CDC and Gilead Sciences, Inc. which led to the development of an experimental drug that is completely effective against the Nipah virus infection in monkeys. First identified in 1999 in Malaysia, Nipah virus is an emerging pathogen found primarily in Bangladesh and India. The virus is spread to humans by fruit bats; person-to-person transmission also occurs. Nipah virus can cause neurological and respiratory disease; the mortality rate is about 70%. Delayed relapse, manifesting as brain inflammation or encephalitis, can occur. An outbreak in May 2018 in India resulted in 23 cases and 21 deaths. Gilead Sciences, Inc., is developing remdesivir and, in collaboration with scientists from the Centers for Disease Control

Recht appointed District Court Judge On May 21, Governor Steve Bullock appointed Howard F. Recht, Esq. to serve as District Judge for Department 1 of the 21st Judicial District Court, in Ravalli County. Recht succeeds the Hon. Jeffrey H. Langton who retired effective April 30, 2019. At the time of his retirement, Langton was the longest serving district court judge in the state. Recht graduated from Brigham Young University in 1983 and from the University of Montana School of law in 1986. Following graduation he worked

as an attorney for Fox Companies before opening his own firm of Recht & Recht Law Office in Hamilton. He went to work for the Ravalli County Attorney’s office in 2011 where he served as chief civil counsel up to the present appointment. A swearing in ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., in District Courtroom No. 1, Ravalli County Courthouse, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana, 59840. The public is welcome to attend.

Rummage sale items needed The Stevensville Historical Museum’s Annual Rummage Sale will be held 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. The rummage sale will be held at the Stevensville Museum’s lawn at 517 Main, Stevensville. Donations of clean used rummage-sale items are needed for this fundraiser so consider cleaning out your closets and storage spaces to look for items to donate. Donated items can be delivered to the Stevensville Museum on Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 & 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 support the Stevensville Museum in their effort to preserve and protect the local history.

Last Thursday, RML’s Byron Caughey, Ph.D., delivered the first lecture in the community lecture series, about his group’s research on prions; the title of his talk was: “Corrupted Proteins as Pathogens: From Chronic Wasting Disease, Mad Cows, and Cannibals to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.” Michael Howel photo. and Prevention (CDC), performed initial laboratory studies evaluating the drug against Nipah virus. Researchers from CDC and NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) collaborated on the concept for the monkey study. NIAID then conducted the monkey studies with laboratory serology and pathology support from CDC. Animals infected with a lethal dose of Nipah virus received a first dose of intravenous remdesivir 24 hours after infection and then a daily intravenous dose for a total of 12 consecutive days. The NIAID team observed the animals for 92 days after infection, taking clinical samples 14 times during that span. The long period of observation allowed scientists adequate time

to monitor the central nervous system for disease, which can be slow to develop when caused by Nipah virus. Two treated animals developed mild respiratory signs that resolved within three weeks; the other two treated animals showed no signs of illness. All four remained apparently healthy for the remainder of the study. Four untreated animals also received a lethal dose of Nipah virus. They began showing signs of illness within four days of infection and rapidly developed fatal disease within eight days. Scientists next plan to evaluate delayed drug administration to determine how long after infection the animals can be treated successfully. Remdesivir is the second experimental treat-

ment, after monoclonal antibody m102.4, shown to prevent severe Nipah virus disease in a monkey model when administered after the animals are infected. [M. Lo et al. Remdesivir (GS-5734) protects African green monkeys from Nipah virus challenge (link is external). Science Translational Medicine DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aau9242 (2019).]

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

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Privatizing Job Corps Centers bad idea By Michael Hoyt, Corvallis

Late Friday morning, May 24, 2019, it was announced that the U.S. Forest Service, the USDA agency which has always operated Job Corps centers would stop that management at the end of the current (government) fiscal year, September 30, 2019. The current administration in Washington transferred the Job Corps program from USDA to the Department of Labor (DOL) some time ago; however, the Forest Service and its employees continued to operate the centers. That Friday-morning message included the unexpected announcement that 9 of the Nation’s 25 remaining Job Corps centers would be closed and that operation of the remaining 16 would henceforth be outsourced to private, for-profit contractors. Job Corps centers were established in 1964 as part of our Nation’s war on poverty. This program serves young people ages 16-24. Many of the young people who participate in the Job Corps have gone through tough time and have gotten into trouble. The Job Corps program provides those participants with work skills, helping turn them into productive members of society rather than residents of correctional facilities. The nation’s Job Corps centers, currently run by federal employees, help train youths in wildland firefighting, forestry, culinary arts, welding, and other trades. In addition, enrollees help U.S. conservation efforts on public lands located near the training centers, activities which sometimes include assignment to wildfires and prescribed burns. As 2018 came to a close, Montana had three Job Corps centers located at Trapper Creek (near Connor), Anaconda, and Kicking Horse (in Ronan). The Kicking Horse center was unexpectedly closed by the DOL on the last day of February 2019. Anaconda is slated to be closed at the end of September 2019. Trapper Creek will remain open but will be operated by a for-profit contractor beginning October 1, 2019. Nationwide, 1,000+ people employed at the Job Corps centers will be out of a job. Although some Forest Service employees affected by this reduction in force (RIF) may be eligible for priority placement

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Stop selling neonicotinoids

Dear Editor, This letter is to businesses that depend on sales of products for livestock and pets and/or of hunting and fishing supplies and related items. If you also sell pesticides, especially those that have been shown to kill and maim domestic animals, beneficial insects and other wildlife species and to harm humans, aren’t you doing severe damage to your primary business, not to mention, being an accomplice in damaging the health of your customers? Neonicotinoids are one of the most egregious insecticides ever developed and unfortunately, the most used. According to multiple studies, exposure to even miniscule amounts of Imidacloprid kills vertebrates (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals) and many invertebrates that millions of species, including people, need for survival. On mammals, it kills the young and the mothers, and/

or causes birth defects, resulting in severe population declines in wildlife and significant livestock losses. If you are selling Imidacloprid, you are complicit in killing the honeybees and other pollinators. Our food supply and that of many other Montana species depend on pollinators. See the article in the Bitterroot Star on April 9, 2019, by Michael Howell concerning the new study of Imidacloprid’s effects on white-tailed deer does and fawns, and the article by Perry Backus on the same study in the Ravalli Republic on May 19 and in the Missoulian on May 25. In the best interest of your customers and that of most other animals, please stop selling Neonicotinoids immediately. Judy Hoy Stevensville

A good laugh

Dear Editor, I got a good laugh from Mr. Ward’s letter “bummed out”. I

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within the USDA and other government agencies, the lives of those employees and their families will be greatly disrupted. The Job Corps is one of the largest employers in Anaconda. The disappearance of those jobs and the services its students provide to the community will damage the local economy. The loss of available jobs in Ronan certainly did not help that already economically depressed area. Trapper Creek has 50+ employees who will soon be out of a job. Even if offered similar employment by the for-profit contractor that takes over the center, they will be expected to work for less pay and fewer benefits. The change in the way the remaining Job Corps centers will be operated (or the complete loss of centers) will have a negative impact on the lives of the American citizens who reside nearby. Unlike the way the Job Corps centers have operated in the past, it is probable that for-profit contractors will not allow students under their supervision to provide “free-of-charge” firefighting services or other public land management activities without being compensated by local communities. The historical operation of the Forest Service Job Corps program has significant support from both sides of Congress; Democrats believe in the humanitarian component and Republicans believe in the fiscal responsibility of training young adults in poverty to learn the skills needed to hold a living-wage job. If this proposed agreement between the unelected heads of the USDA and the DOL takes place, local governments will be forced to raise taxes to cover the cost of providing the services the Job Corps previously provided without charge. No matter which side of the political spectrum you favor, contact your elected Congressional representatives to let them know you oppose this proposed change to the Job Corps. Your voice will help provide the support your elected officials need to vote against this irrational transfer of public service jobs to the for-profit sector.

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just wonder how bummed out he would be had we elected a foulmouthed Communist instead of a successful businessman. He fails abjectly to understand that the Democrat Party had adopted 70% of the Communist agenda way back in the ‘50s. The chairman of the Communist Party said so. The Socialist presidential candidate affirmed that as well. But alas, it is too late. Way too late. In the eight stages of empire, we are now at the apathy stage, next to last. As most “Republicans” are now RINOs, the social welfare state will not be rolled back but we will continue down the road to perdition. Albeit at a slightly slower speed. Frank Novotny Victor

Political divorce

Dear Editor, I was listening to a news program this morning that has a political bias that I happen to agree with, but in the ensuing interview the interviewer was so abrasive that made the interviewee seem sympathetic. I’m feeling like I’m walking on eggs, especially, in my daily life in Stevensville, with regard to national and local issues for fear of enflaming volatile and passionately held opinions. I am torn between one side that I may agree with and an opposition that I may disagree with, but can’t take sides against. The abused child in a bitter divorce, with parents fight-

ing for custody of the children. I’m faced to choose from which angry parent to take sides with. Both are shouting, but no one is listening. Could there be a way to dial down the rhetoric and find a voice that brings us together, or are we as a community, left as latch-key kids commuting holidays and weekends between separate households? Some choice... Barry Mills Stevensville

We shouldn’t be excluded from hospice

Dear Editor, As a hospice CEO and lifelong Montana resident, I see daily the difficulties our most vulnerable neighbors face as they traverse our complex healthcare system. It is not an understatement to say that navigating care is complicated for nearly anyone who juggles doctors, prescriptions, insurance and more – but managing it all is especially tricky for our frail, elderly, and seriously-ill populations who face increased barriers to accessing quality care. Hospice is a philosophy of care that involves an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work with a patient and their family to face the end of life with dignity. Thankfully, hospice is a Medicare benefit available to all Americans. Unfortunately, due

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The Victor Senior Center and the Friday Morning Ladies Coffee group will be hosting a biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast this Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The proceeds from the breakfast and the accompanying silent auction will benefit Albert “Bert” Fawcett. He is currently dealing with some health issues. Some of the proceeds will also go back to the Victor Senior Center. Cost is $5 per person for the breakfast.

Fawcett was president of the Victor Senior Center for many years and helped to make a lot of improvements at the center. Even though he is no longer involved in the day-today workings of the center, he still helps out when he can. On June 28 and 29, the Victor Senior Center will host a rummage sale. This is during the 50 Mile Garage Sale. The proceeds from this will also benefit Fawcett and the senior center.

to a limitation in current law, this benefit is difficult to access for too many rural Americans. Those living in traditionally underserved and rural areas often receive their healthcare through Rural Health Clinics (RHC) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). FQHCs and RHCs form an important part of the healthcare “safety net” and provide primary care to more than 27 million Americans. For many, FQHCs and RHCs are the only source for primary care in their area. Here in Montana, we have 61 RHCs and 51 FQHCs that, under current law, cannot be paid for providing hospice services. This means that just as a patient is reaching a very difficult and tenuous time they must leave their trusted healthcare network in order to find a provider who can serve as their hospice attending physician. For many this means traveling hours for a new doctor. This is a terrible burden to place on rural patients facing the end of life. In no other part of the healthcare system is a patient required to leave their current physician to enter hospice. In fact, the Medicare Hospice Benefit guarantees patients the hospice attending physician of their choice. Why are patients at RHCs and FQHC denied this right? Fortunately, there is a bill before Congress that would fix this issue. The bipartisan Rural Access to Hospice Act was recently introduced by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN). If passed, it would allow RHCs and FQHCs to be paid for hospice services, thus expanding access to hospice care to Americans in rural areas. Congress has a record of fixing issues like this before. In 2003, Congress passed legislation that allowed RHC and FQHC physicians to bill Medicare separately for their services in a skilled nursing facility. The Rural Access to Hospice Act would provide a similar technical fix and would promote the use of hospice care among rural, hospice-eligible

beneficiaries. I hope that our Montana Congressional Delegation (Senator John Tester, Senator Steve Daines, and Congressman Greg Gianforte) will see the importance of this bipartisan, common-sense legislation for their constituents’ access to quality care. I urge them to sign on as co-sponsors and push for passage of this legislation. As a friend, neighbor and caregiver to Montanans faced with serious illness, I am speaking up to ensure they have access to the quality, compassionate end-of-life care all Americans deserve. Dianne Hansen, CEO Partners In Home Care, Inc. Missoula

Forms of slavery

Dear Editor, I read with interest Dennis Hicks’ letter regarding the legal and moral issues relative to abortion. His references to the Lincoln-Douglas debate and the Dred Scott ruling, which denied the rights of citizenship to the black race, were particularly relevant to his thesis and conclusion that Roe v. Wade is abortion’s Dred Scott ruling: legal, but not moral. However, could we not use his argument to arrive at the opposite conclusion, that Roe v. Wade is, in fact, morally as well as legally correct? For wouldn’t the government’s taking control of a woman’s body by forcing her to carry a fetus against her will create a form of slavery? Doesn’t Roe v. Wade prevent that form of slavery? Frank Machek Stevensville

Correction

In last week’s story on the Stevensville Town Council, Hattie Farrell was inadvertently misquoted. The correct quote should have been: “The three council people sitting at that table is the reason we lost two good employees in the office. I think it’s time they stepped up and took responsibility for what they did.” The Star apologizes for the error.

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Calendar

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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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.

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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

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.

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

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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.

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 406-375-6685 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.

The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.

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Eastern Star

Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.

BPL storytime

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

DCPL storytime

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

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

Fiber Arts Guild

Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.

Knitters Guild

The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.

Doll Club

The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.

Model train club

The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, during the following times: First Friday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m. and third Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.

Amateur Radio Club

The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.

Draft Horse and Mule Club

The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of every other month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and

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Sunday Worship AM Worship at 12:0011p.m. In this Church there shall In this Church there shall be no no outcasts. be outcasts. 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

Bingo is held every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Community/Senior Center, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Proceeds go to build a new center. For information call 7773710.

Toastmasters

Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Douglas Taylor at 406-3813214 or Jeanine New at 303-9292430 for more information.

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 shopcontinued on next page

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Breast cancer support group

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

Pregnant/new mom groups

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

Dementia Caregiver Group

Are you a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’re invited to join in an informal group on the second Friday each month at 1 p.m. at The Living Center Chapel (second floor), 63 Main, Stevensville to share your concerns and experiences with others in a same or similar situation. If you would like to attend, your loved one is welcome to visit with facility residents with staff supervision during the meeting time. For more information contact Kati Aiken at Ravalli County Council on Aging, 363-5690.

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.

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.

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.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019 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.

Socrates Cafe

Socrates Café takes place every other Tuesday evening (June 11) 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.

Skull Saver Program

Announcing…the Ravalli County Skull Saver Program! Summer’s just around the corner and it’s time to dust off the skateboards and put on those helmets and knee pads! With skate parks in Stevensville, Darby and now in Hamilton, Ravalli County Health Department wants everyone to have a fun, SAFE season! The grand opening of Hamilton’s Circle-13 Skate Park, located on 10th St. (across from Marcus Daly Hospital), is June 8th. Ravalli County Public Health Dept. is providing vouchers for skateboard helmets that can be redeemed at Valley Bicycle & Ski shop. Supplies are limited so hurry in to Ravalli County Public Health located at 205 Bedford or call 3756672 for more information.

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.

Wednesday Farmers Market

A farmers market will be held every Wednesday June 5th 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/

Bike, Walk, Roll & Win

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incentive program. This challenge is geared to encourage any adult (18+) to engage in any form of physical activity – dance classes, hiking, biking, yoga, whatever! Every time someone completes some sort of physical activity in the boundaries of Ravalli County between May 1 – June 30, they can enter it into a drawing for prizes. The more you move, the more chances you can enter! Every time counts. Record it athttp://ravalli.msuextension.org/ healthandwellness.html OR complete a paper form at MSU/Ravalli Extension Office. Questions? Contact your MSU Extension office at 375.6611.

Volunteers needed

Do you love history—especially the fascinating history of Stevensville and the surrounding area? Consider becoming a volunteer at the Stevensville Historical Museum. 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 7775126 for more information.

Wednesday, June 5 Garden Club

National Garden Clubs Inc. has designated the week of June 2-8, 2019 as National Garden Week. On June 5, Stevensville Garden Club members will visit the MPG Ranch near Florence. MPG researchers specialize in restoration and ecology. They seek new ways to restore lands affected by invasive weeds, herbicide use and other management practices that create disturbances while protecting the lands for future generations. MPG works closely with local conservation groups and researchers to offer educational opportunities to students of all ages. From educational tours of the ranch, to teaching college courses in genetics and hiring interns, we seek to inspire and train the next generation of scientists to protect landscapes. Their mission is to promote conservation through restoration, research, education and information sharing. For more info contact Colleen at 273-3973.

Friday, June 7 Artists’ studio tour

The 11th annual Artists Along the Bitterroot Studio Tour and Sale will take place June 7-9. On these days, 14 artists working in a wide range of mediums open their studios to visitors of all ages. The free Tour provides the unique opportunity to explore an artist’s workspace and learn more about their tools and sources of inspiration. And of course, to purchase the piece that calls to you and take home the story of the artwork and the experience of the studio as well. Join the Tour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7-9, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For map and more information go to artistsalongthebitterroot.com.

North Valley Pachyderm Club

The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, June 7 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speakers will be former Senator Ed Butcher and Lonny Bergstrom to educate on their Legistats program and voting records. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Chocolate & Authors Event

The Friends of the Library’s 24th annual Chocolate and Authors fundraiser for the North

Valley Public Library is Friday, June 7, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s fun theme is “Authors Hear a Who.” Come chat with almost 20 published authors, enjoy luscious chocolates, and snack on a selection of healthy alternatives including cheeses, meats, veggies and crackers. Entry is a $5 donation and you have a chance to win a fun door prize. If you choose to purchase a book from one of the authors, they will be happy to autograph it for you. Raffle tickets are available at the Library desk, and on the night, with great prizes, generously donated by local businesses and our guest authors. We are fortunate that many local authors attend the event. The books are on a wide variety of genres and subjects from hiking to science, as well as children’s fiction, romances, westerns, fantasy and more. The event, previously scheduled for March had to be postponed due to weather and road conditions. Profits from this event help the Library pay for children and adults programs, as well as many extras that add to the enjoyment of everyone who loves the Library. Denise Ard, Library Director, said that the Friends of the Library is a valuable resource for the library, paying for things that make the library more enjoyable for all patrons. “The Friends supplement the budget. They have paid for a variety of programs and items in the past. Friends bought us armchairs and our art screen. Their funds pay for tuning the piano, Halloween candy, and increase our programing budget. They pay the co-payment that enables us to take advantage of the expert speakers offered through Humanities Montana, an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. When we do not have the money in our budget, and want to offer something special to the patrons, we can ask our Friends.” The event will be held in the Library’s community room, 206 Main Street, Stevensville and the library will close for regular business at 4 p.m. for the start of this important event. Tickets and raffle tickets are available in advance at the Library front desk. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org.

Saturday, June 8 Lone Rock Park board

The Lone Rock Park board will meet Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at 1064 3 Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. The public is welcome.

Bitter Root Day

The 39th Annual Bitter Root Day Festival will be held Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Ravalli County Museum. This festival celebrates two stories about one small, beautiful flower. This event includes authentic Salish drummers and dancers, jerky and recycled craft competitions, arts, crafts, food and produce from local and out of area vendors, a Salish cultural display and raffle (brought to you by The People’s Center), potted Bitter Root plants and seeds for sale, and free children’s activities. The museum is located at 205 Bedford, Hamilton. For more information call 363-3338.

BRHA Art Sale

The Bitter Root Humane Association invites you to the biennial “Previously Appreciated Art Sale” on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bedford Building (City Hall next to Farmers Market), 223 S. 2nd Street, in Hamilton. The Bedford Building upstairs hall will be filled with new and previously appreciated art donations from generous supporters that includes a variety of styles, media and subject matter from which to choose, suiting even the experienced art buyer with sure to be treasures for everyone! A special “Local Artist Gallery” featuring beautiful creations

donated by talented local artists will also add to the event this year. Don’t miss this opportunity to add to your home decor and support your local animal shelter at the same time! For more information contact Mary at dogmommary@ aol.com or (406) 642-3785.

Doll Show

The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club invites you to attend the Missoula Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show & Sale on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve Street, Missoula. Admission $5.00, kids free, free parking. Food available on site. Find more info on DollShowUSA.com and print a $1.00 off admission coupon. Huge variety of items for sale: antique, vintage, modern, artist, OOAK, and collectible dolls, bears, toys, miniatures, clothing, furniture, accessories. Many handmade items. Fifty vendors from all over the West. Door prizes, helpers (raffle items), exhibits, and mini-seminars. For information contact Kay Schrader (weekends only) at 406-360-7214; email anytime schrader1501@ blackfoot.net.

Woman’s Club

GFWC Bitterroot Woman’s Club will meet on Saturday, June 8 at 11:15 a.m. at Bouilla, 111 S. 3rd Street, Hamilton. This is a community service organization whose goal is to empower women. Come join in for an enjoyable meeting, planning, visiting and having fun. For more information call Joyce Hooper at 381-1201.

Wild Skies Raptors at Library

Wild Skies Raptor Center is visiting the North Valley Public Library on Saturday, June 8 at 3 p.m. to present a number of their magnificent live birds of prey and answer questions about their organization and the animals. This program is for adults. Wild Skies Raptor Center is a Montana based group that works to rehabilitate and release injured wild birds. Come see these birds up close at the library and hear from these wildlife experts. Space is limited so please register by calling the North Valley Public library at 7775061. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Sunday, June 9 Trumpet concert

On Sunday, June 9, Elliott Oppenheim, trumpeter, will play Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto in Eb maj. for the 9:30 a.m. service at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 600 S. Third Street, Hamilton. This splendid concerto is played on an Eb trumpet and was written in about 1750. The Concerto itself is considered one of the classic and great trumpet concerti of that period, ranked with Haydn and Hummel. Robert Thomas, distinguished pianist, will accompany Oppenheim. All are welcome.

Accordion Club

Five Valley Accordion Club will hold a Dance and Jam on Sunday, June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rustic Hut in Florence. Admission is $4 members, $5 for guests.

Monday, June 10 Rotary Club

Naomi Gary, organizer for the ‘TedX-Hieronymus Park’, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, June 10 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Naomi will discuss the 2018 TedX experience and plans for 2019 in the Bitterroot Valley. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.

Tuesday, June 11

Tuesday at Twelve

The Jean Matthews Tuesday at Twelve summer concert series will kick off its 30th season at noon on Tuesday, June 11, with the Gravely Mountain Boys. The free performances will follow every Tuesday throughout the summer, on the lawn of the Ravalli County Museum, from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and to enjoy the company of friends, neighbors, and family. The familyfriendly series is sponsored by local businesses and individuals. Major sponsors for this 30th season include the Rapp Family Foundation, Bitter Root Drug, the Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement District, and Raymond James Financial Services. The schedule for concerts is as follows: June 11 - The Gravely Mountain Boys June 18 - Canta Brasil June 25 - Cork & Spark July 2 - Jordan Smith Band July 9 - John Schiever and Jack Mauer July 16 - Captain Wilson Conspiracy July 23 - Big Sky Mudflaps July 30 - Susan Gibson August 6 - Frederico Brothers August 13 - Bitterroot Community Band August 20 - John Floridis For further information, call 406-363-1279.

Wed, June 12 Seed Engineering for kids

Join Bailey Zook from the Montana Natural History Center on Wednesday, June 12 at 2 p.m. for Seed Engineering and help your child gain a deeper understanding of plants. Why do plants make seeds and why do they need to be dispersed? This hands-on lesson that will help kids to think about how to disperse seeds from the plant perspective. Children will be guided through the engineering design process

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to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect on their creations. This program is suitable for kids ages 5 & up. Register by calling or stopping by the Library. 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.

Women Newcomers Club

Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Have you recently retired? Have you been here for a while and would just like to meet new people? If so the Bitterroot Women Newcomer’s Club welcome you to their meeting, Thursday, June 13 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. Guest speakers will be talking about volunteer opportunities in the area. After the meeting, there will be a no host lunch at an area restaurant for those members who are interested. For more information call Bonnie at 716-773-6106.

Humane Assn.

The Bitter Root Humane Association’s regular monthly board meeting will be Wednesday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at Bouilla in Hamilton. The public is welcome to attend.

Tuesday, June 18 Circus

The Culpepper and Meriweather Circus will give two shows in Stevensville on Tuesday, June 18 at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The Big Top will be set up at the corner of Middle Burnt Fork Road and Park Avenue. Tickets can be purchased at Farmers State Bank, Valley Drug, Super 1 Foods, Burnt Fork Market, Rocky Mountain Bank, and the Stevensville Main Street Association office at 102B Main. Tickets may be purchased online at StevensvilleMT.org and can picked up at the Main Street office. Please note: Tickets purchased prior to the day of the show are discounted. At 9:30 a.m. on the 18th, the public is invited to the raising of the Big Top tent. Spectators may tour the circus grounds to meet the performers and the animals. Questions will be

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Rumors are flying around the valley about what some people are calling a “senior prank” and others are calling vandalism. The incident took place overnight at the Victor School. Superintendent Lance Pearson said that in his opinion it was “nothing newsworthy.” He said it was just a senior prank. He said nothing was really damaged, but some students had “made a big mess,” but he was quick to add that they had already “made restitution” by coming in and cleaning up the building and the grounds. “They’ve been great,” he said, “They’ve been working hard on making things right.” He said no students were individually identified, but that they left a calling card when one of them scrawled “Class of 2019.” He said he had heard about some worse senior pranks over in Hamilton when 10,000 spoons were scattered around the new field. He said no one had been disci-

plined over the incident and that a policeman had visited the school during the night and the janitor was in the building all night. School board member Tommy Dobberstein said it was being called a senior prank. He said the kids did have keys to the building. “They did not break into anything,” he said. “But the problem seems to be that they did their initial thing, but then a group of kids came back later and did some more things. I think the difference between the two is the difference between a prank and vandalism. It’s my understanding that they just crossed the line. They went from fun and games to -this is not funny.” Dobberstein said that he had been told that some cans of stain had been opened in the Shop and one teacher’s desk was covered with vasoline. He thinks some sidewalks may have been painted. Asked if anyone had been disciplined over the incident, he said not that he knew of. He said

he did know that Dennis Pings, the Shop teacher, had been relieved of his duties in the past week but said it was not related to the pranks specifically. Then, after a brief pause, he said, “But actually I guess maybe it was. But you would really have to ask Mr. Pings.” “I’m not sure what it’s all about,” said Dobberstein. “He’s been here for 25 years and he’s going to retire in three weeks, and he gets relieved of his duties? That’s like ‘Whoa’. But I can’t speak to that really because nothing has come before the board. I think there are some more things going on, but you really have to talk to Mr. Pings about it.” Pings seemed eager to talk about things when contacted by the Bitterroot Star, but was reluctant to actually do so without first discussing it with his union representative. He has not yet responded. Superintendent Pearson also declined to comment, calling it a personnel issue.

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High Water Chronicles 2019, Vol. 3 Big water, big flies, big fish... Time to re-think the allpurpose, best-selling, nine-foot five weight fly rod. There’s a back-story here, one I watched unfold as the graphite rod was just coming into its own. We can thank the late Lefty Kreh for the popularity of the nine-five. Here’s how it unfolded:

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan Lefty was an iconoclast – and an entertainer. He’d go against the grain for the sake of doing it. He took delight in knocking idols off their shelves. And back in the late seventies, there were plenty of angling folklore idols that could stand a little roughing up. Ironic that the same is true today, thanks to Lefty. Thank you, Lefty Today’s fascination with the nine-five rod is one of them. He was a frequent contributor to Fly Fisherman magazine in those days. He had a following. His prose style, lit up with his acerbic wit, was entertaining – a far cry from some other writers of the day, whose pompoussounding pronouncements often left the average reader feeling unworthy to indulge in the rarified sport practiced by the noble gentry such as the author. Lefty was different. It was refreshing for many of us to read somebody who said “Bah! Humbug!” to the effete angling establishment. That didn’t make everything he said right, however. He was often wrong. His article “Tame Those Trailing Loops” often made casters who read it become worse casters. At the time I was working in a fly shop in an upperend neighborhood in Silicon Valley, where the newly-monied software set was taking up fly fishing. For a casting clinician to help them improve their stroke was a bit like getting a golf pro to help with their swing. The wages were about the same. I did well selling my services in those days. These days, here in the Bitterroot, I

often offer the same tips for free, or close to it. The days of a fat fee for a quick casting tune-up are over. And, truth be told, I’d rather be doing what I do here, now, than doing what I did there, then. Then, I’d did quite a few half-hour lessons for people who began by saying, “Chuck, I’m having trouble throwing tailing loops, and I just can’t seem to get past it. The harder I try, the worse the tailing loop becomes. Instead of seeing the fly continue to track through the cast and land where it should, it all loops under itself at the end and I’m faced with a mess to untangle instead of a fish on the line.” In the diagnostic portion of the lesson I’d spot the problem; there was a hitch of some sort in the casting stroke. Somehow, the rod tip was not moving in a straight path, or plane. There would be an upswing or dip somewhere. I’d suggest the required correction and often hear the student say, “Yes, but Lefty Kreh said... “ I’d have to work my way diplomatically through that one. Who could possibly dispute King Lefty? Even if he was flat-out wrong? Eventually, if I got through, I’d watch a smooth stroke along a plane with a straight, well-formed loop at the end – and a cast that unfurled in a straight line. The student would abandon the dip in the middle or a downward hookand-jerk at the end; both were remedies Lefty said to apply that made the problem worse. At first I was exasperated with Lefty – but I soon came to thank him. He put a lot of money in my pockets in those days. Thanks for the nine-five When graphite rods were in their infancy Lefty wrote a series of articles about them. Because of his popularity he created a market vacuum and the manufacturers scurried like mice to the cheese in the trap to fill it. He once wrote that nine feet was the ideal length for any fly rod. No need for anything shorter, and that if you had a short rod, you’d be better off breaking it over your knee than fishing it. Apparently, Lefty never fished Skalkaho Creek. Or Lefty never coached someone whose musculature made swinging the longer rod and stopping it at the completion of the stroke difficult. Lighter, shorter rods have their place. Lefty went on to say that between two and eight-weight fly lines, the five-weight line was right in the middle and therefore the ideal all-round fly line. And therefore-therefore, the nine-footfive-weight was the ideal length and weight for a fly rod. No manufacturer wanted to

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be left at the rear of the pack, so they all set out to build the Holy Grail of fly rods, the ideal ninefoot five weight. The case for nine-six Today, there are a lot of nice nine-fives on the market, and as the trade returns to its senses, there are a lot of better six-weights with muscle enough to drive a streamer through a crosswind, and delicacy enough

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Stevensville - Donna Marie Biddle, 77, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her home in Stevensville. She was born December 26, 1941 in San Diego, CA to Don and Lucille McDaniels. Donna married George Biddle and the couple were together for almost 56 wonderful years. Donna loved quilting, knitting and needlework. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Linda Weich and her beloved dog, Bailey. She is survived by her husband, George; a daughter, Tawnya (Craig) Luce; a son, Kevin (Jasmine) Biddle; two grandsons, Tyler and Christian; two granddaughters, Gabi and Emma; and her other beloved dog, Max. A gathering for family and friends for a luncheon to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday,

Stevensville - John E. Notti, Jr., 87, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Living Centre in Stevensville. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced by Whitesitt Funeral Home.

Donald G. Motley up-front to set the hook against light leaders and heavy fish. There are seven-weights that feel light in the hand and have useable strength to fish streamers all day without fatiguing the caster, and cast big salmonfly dries with less effort than it takes to force the cast with a five-weight. And, there are shorter rods that handle five-weight and lighter lines with a delightful sense of balance and delicacy that the best nine-five never quite seems to approach. The late Tom Morgan, the man who brought Winston Rods back to his home in Montana and was for many years one of the very best rod designers on the planet, had an uncanny sense of how actions and rod lengths met with the line weights being cast. He once said in an article I read on the internet that the ninefive was a compromised Jack-ofall-trades. The ideal length for a five-weight, Tom concluded, was eight-and-a-half-feet. At nine feet, for Western river trout fishing, you could get a lot more done and do it better with a good nine-footsix-weight. And he was right. For the angler less interested in market trends than actual fishing, a nine-six, or an eightand-a-half-five, might be a better rod to fish with. That said, Tom designed and built some nice nine-footfive-weights. You have to meet market demands to stay in business, regardless how they came about.

Corvallis - Donald G. Motley, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Don was born on March 3, 1935, to Donald S. and Pebble Adair Motley in Hamilton. Don was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nancy L. Motley, sons Michael and Greg Motley and his parents Donald S. and Pebble Motley. Don is survived by his children, Michelle (Ed) David-

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June 6, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Family Center in Stevensville. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

son, Puyallup, WA, Scott (Kathy) Motley, Kalispell, Jeff (Vicki) Motley, Stevensville, Erin (Dyrk) Krueger, Corvallis. He has nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be on July 19. A full obituary will follow the week of the service. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel. com

Black Diamond, WA - Gail Kuzaro, 92, passed away early in the morning, Friday, May 31, 2019, at the Aaron Care Home in Corvallis, MT. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

William ‘Bill’ Irwin

Hamilton - William L. “Bill” Irwin, 76, passed away early in the morning, Sunday, June 2, 2019, at his home in Hamilton with Kathy by his side. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

Nancy L. Zoebisch Darby - Nancy L. Zoebisch, 71, passed away in the night, Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her home in Darby. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary. com.

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COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JAYNE CARMELITA BUSH WILLIAMS, a/k/a JAYNE C. WILLIAMS, Deceased. Probate No. DP 19-39 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Kalob James Williams, the Personal Representative, 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 30th day of April, 2019. /s/ Kalob James Williams MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, PC /s/ Dustin M. Chouinard Attorney for Personal Representative BS 5-22, 5-29, 6-5-19. MNAXLP

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HON. JENNIFER B. LINT District Judge, Department No. 2 Twenty-First Judicial District Ravalli County Courthouse 205 Bedford, Street, Suite B Hamilton, Montana 59840 Telephone: (406) 375-6790 Fax: (406) 375-6785 MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY RONALD E. SASS, Petitioner vs. CASSEY S. SASS, Respondent Cause No. DR 16-131/27 Department No. 2 NOTICE OF HEARING PLEAST TAKE NOTICE that Respondent Calley Sass has motioned the 21st Judicial District Court to amend the parenting plan in this matter. A show cause hearing will be held on the 13th day of June, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in District Courthouse #2, Ravalli County Courthouse, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT. Dated this 26th day of April, 2019. /s/ Jennifer B. Lint, District Judge /s/ Amber Miles, Deputy Clerk BS 5-15, 5-22, 5-29, 6-5-19. MNAXLP

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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 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 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

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 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 BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Stevensville Public School District #2, Ravalli County At a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, held on May 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room, the following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, the trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, have made a determination that as a result of an unforeseen need of the district that cannot be postponed until the next school year without affecting the educational functions of the district; and WHEREAS, the trustees have determined that an amendment to the Elementary building reserve fund budget in the amount of $12,431.39 is necessary under the provision of Section 20-9-161 (6), MCA; and WHEREAS, the anticipated source of financing the budget amendment expenditures shall be the Elementary building fund reserve; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Stevensville Music Center Choir Room on June 11, 2019, for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment. BS 5-29, 6-5-19. MNAXLP BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Stevensville Public School District #2, Ravalli County At a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, held on May 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room, the following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, the trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, have made a determination that as a result of an unforeseen need of the district that cannot be postponed until the next school year without affecting the educational functions of the district; and WHEREAS, the trustees have determined that an amendment to the High School building reserve fund budget in the amount of $11,246.38 is necessary under the provision of Section 20-9-161 (6), MCA; and WHEREAS, the anticipated source of financing the budget amendment expenditures shall be the High School building fund reserve; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Stevensville Music Center Choir Room on June 11, 2019, for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment. BS 5-29, 6-5-19. MNAXLP ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Stevensville School District is soliciting qualifications from individuals or firms interested in serving as as a General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) in accordance with Title 18, Chapter 2, Part 5, MCA. The selected GC/CM will participate in a collaborative process to assist, as a

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Site Development Waste and Wastewater Improvements Other Engineering Efforts associated with Development Projects of similar nature of those described above as necessary Selection criteria contained in the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, will be applied in the following order of importance: 1. Recent experience in similar projects and airports 2. Quality of previous projects 3. Qualifications of key personnel 4. Capability of performing the projects 5. Capability of meeting deadlines, schedules, and budgets 6. Reputation and reference 7. Familiarity with and experience at Ravalli County Airport 8. Affirmative action program Upon review of the submitted material, Ravalli County may select a consultant based on the submitted material, or may request qualified applicants to present to the Board of Commissioners. Firm consulting fees will be negotiated, utilizing an independent cost estimate as necessary, for the services to be performed under an FAA grant as approved by the FAA. This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). DBE firms are encouraged to submit. To be considered for these services, please provide six (6) copies, plus one (1) unbound to allow copying, of the data requested no later than 5:00 p.m. on or before June 19, 2019. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “Statement of Qualifications – Airport Engineering Services.” The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed 30 pages, single sided including resumes and appendices. Questions or comments and submittals should be addressed to Glenda Wiles, Ravalli County Commission, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, Hamilton, Montana 59840. Phone 406-375-6500. The Request for Qualifications published on May 29, 2019 is rescinded. Jeff Burrows, Chairman Ravalli County Commission BS 6-5, 6-12-19. MNAXLP

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019 mission action by Resolution. If you would like a copy of the proposed rates and charges or have any questions, please contact the Commissioner’s Office as follows: email gwiles@rc.mt.gov phone 406-3756500 or at the Commissioner’s Office located at the above address, 3rd floor. Glenda Wiles Commissioners Adm. Assistant BS 5-29, 6-5-19. MNAXLP INVITATION TO BID RAVALLI COUNTY LEC SECURITY ELECTRONICS UPGRADE AND CONTROL ROOM REMODEL The BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are seeking sealed bids, entitled Ravalli County LEC Security Electronics Upgrade & Control Room Remodel, Hamilton, Montana. Sealed bids will be received by the Clerk and Recorder’s office, by mail or hand delivery, on Tuesday, June 25 by 5:00 pm and Bid opening by the Board of County Commissioners is Wednesday, June 26 at 8:30 am. Intended date of Contract Award at Board of County Commissioners meeting is July 11 at 10:30 am. The bid shall consist of: Base Bid. In order to ensure prospective Contractors have a complete understanding of the project, a Mandatory Pre-Bid will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 9 am at the site. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. We will meet in the lobby of the detention center. Final date for project completion and acceptance is December 18, 2019. Plans and specifications and a general form of contract may be examined in the office of Schutz Foss Architects, 3030 4th Avenue North, Billings, Montana. A copy of said documents may be obtained at Schutz Foss Architects= office by a bona fide prospective bidder. The plans and specifications are also in the following Montana Builders Exchanges: Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Kalispell, Missoula, Helena, and Butte. There will be a $100.00 deposit for each set of printed plans and specifications. Each complete set of plans and specifications returned within fourteen (14) days after bid opening will receive 50% refund of their deposit. No deposit will be refunded to non-bidders. Plans will also be made available electronically at no cost. All bids and proposals for the construction of this public contract project shall contain a statement that the bidder contractor and subcontractors are duly and regularly licensed under the laws of the State of Montana, and the number and class of such license shall appear on such bid. No contract shall be awarded to any contractor unless he is the holder of a license in the class within which the value of the project shall fall. General Contractor will be required to obtain a City of Hamilton business license.

Contractors shall comply with Fair Labor Practices and must meet the Requirements of State Statutes and Montana Prevailing Wage Rates and Preference Laws. Each Contractor: 1) The contractor and employers shall pay the standard prevailing wage rate, including fringe benefits, for each job classification during construction of the project; 2) Each contractor and employer are required to maintain payroll records in a manner readily capable of being certified for submission under statute 18-2-423, for not less than 3 years after the contractor’s or employer’s completion of work on the project; and 3) Each contractor is required to post a statement of all wages and fringe benefits in compliance with 18-2-423. The Contractor must insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or marital status. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, bank money order, or a bank draft, or bid bond payable to Ravalli County for 10 percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Each bidder must expressly covenant in their bid that if the bidder shall be awarded the contract the bidder will, within (30) days of the award, enter into a formal contract with Ravalli County; otherwise, the bidder will pay unto Ravalli County the difference in money between the amount of the bid and the bidder and the amount for which Ravalli County legally contracts with another party to perform the work if the latter amount is in excess of the former. The successful bidder shall furnish an approved performance bond and a labor and material payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100 percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance is required shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate and that insurance shall be provided. The bonding company used must be on the Federal Treasury listing. If the successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into such contract or to provide the necessary bonds or insurance as stated above, the 10 percent (10%) bid security shall be forfeited. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the receipt of bids, which is 5:00 pm, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Ravalli County reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days and to accept the lowest responsible bid which is in the best interest of Ravalli County, applying the preference provisions of Section 18-1-102 M.C.A. where applicable. Contractors to guarantee bids for thirty (30) days.

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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 6-5, 6-12-19.

PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING FOR RAVALLI COUNTY The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Preliminary County Operating Budget beginning June 17, 2019 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Conference Room located at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, Montana, on the 3rd floor. The Commissioners have compiled the Preliminary Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 and the budget is on file and open for inspection in the Ravalli County Commissioners Office located at 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, (3rd floor) Hamilton, Montana. Budgets can be taken out of order listed below, and may be continued into the next date and/or time session if necessary: Commissioners, Central Supply, Contribution to Communities, justice Court #1, Justice Court #2, General Fund-Variable Costs, Treasurer, Clerk & Recorder, County Supt of Schools, Finance, County Attorney, Office of Emergency Mgmt, Public Health Nurse, Health Officer, Environmental Health, Information Technology, Human Resources, Public Safety, 911 County Fund, 911 Enhanced Fund, Facilities, Old Courthouse Maintenance, Road, Bridge, Fleet Management, Weed, Fair, Airport, Clerk of District Court, District Court – Variable Costs, Juvenile Detention, Planning, GIS, Extension, Compensated Absences, Comprehensive Insurance, Parks, Hwy 93 Amenities, Library, Cemetery, Records Retention, Mental Health, Economic Development, Animal Protection and Control, Capital and Other. The Final Budget will be approved and adopted by Resolution on September 5, 2019, at 11:30 AM. If you have any questions, please contact the Commissioner’s Office at 375-6500, email at commissioners@rc.mt.gov or at the above address. Glenda Wiles Commissioners Administrative Assistant BS 5-29, 6-5, 6-12-19. MNAXLP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PAVEMENT MARKINGS The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposals for pavement markings to be conducted throughout various 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 19, 2019. Proposals will then be opened by the Ravalli County Commissioners at 8:30 a.m. on June 20, 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 6-5, 6-12-19. MNAXLP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ASPHALT SEAL COAT The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposals for asphalt seal coat to be conducted throughout various 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 19, 2019. Proposals will then be opened by the Ravalli County Commissioners at 8:30 a.m. on June 20, 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

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ASPHALT SEAL COAT The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposals for asphalt seal coat to be conducted throughout various 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 19, 2019. Proposals will then be opened by the Ravalli County Commissioners at 8:30 a.m. on June 20, 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

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