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’ ! l a c o L t a t s e B ‘The Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Crews takes his seat on Stevi Council
By Michael Howell
The doors are open at the new Hamilton Justice Center located at 910 West Main Street at the site of the old National Guard Armory Building across from the Bitterroot College. Michael Howell photo.
Hamilton’s new Justice Center opens By Michael Howell
The City of Hamilton celebrated the opening of its new Justice Center with an open house last week at which citizens got a chance to tour their new facility located at the site of the old National Guard Armory at 910 West Main, that is at the west end of Main Street just across the street from the Bitterroot College. It was back in December of 2016 that the City of Hamilton placed a bond issue on the ballot to purchase the land occupied at the time by Claudia Driscoll Park and the National Guard Armory building and to make improvements. The bond was passed in March of 2017. Over the course of that year the bonds were issued, and the park land and the Armory building were purchased. A contract for design and construction services was signed with Bechtle
Architects and Jackson Contractor Group was awarded the contract for construction management services. In May of 2018, the property was re-zoned from single family residential to public institutional and in August the council approved a Montana Board of Investment Intercap loan for $1 million to go towards construction costs. In September 2018, the council authorized Jackson Contractor Group to commence with construction of the Justice Center at a maximum price of $2,522,284. According to Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf, the passage of the bond for the project was driven by the growing need for updated facilities at the city’s public safety agencies. It also presented the opportunity to consolidate all three agencies in close proximity with each other. Having the Police
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Hamilton City Judge Michael Reardon and Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf shake hands in the courtroom of the new Hamilton Justice Center, celebrating the opening of the new facility last week. Michael Howell photo.
Grand opening for Hamilton Skate Park The Hamilton Skate Park was officially opened last Saturday, and Circle 13 Skate Park organizer Bryan Dufresne was on hand to welcome the many skaters, bikers and gawkers of all ages
who attended the fun affair. Music and refreshments were provided for free and raffle tickets for protective helmets were sold to raise money for ongoing maintenance of the facility and grounds. According to Dufresne, the idea of having a skate park in
Crews spoke in agreement with the town’s attorney. He said no resolution was made and the mayor only has power to veto resolutions and ordinances. “I implore you not to confirm or deny the mayor’s veto of the council’s appointment,” he told the council. “It is not in his authority. By voting either way you See STEVI, page 3
County to receive $2.5M in PILT funds
Circle 13 Skate Park in Hamilton held its grand opening on Saturday. Michael Howell photo.
By Michael Howell
The Stevensville Town Council, at a special meeting held on July 3rd, over-rode the Mayor’s veto of its appointment of Jim Crews to serve on the council. Crews, who was appointed to the Ward 2 seat unanimously at the last meeting. Mayor Brandon Dewey then issued a veto of that decision and refused to acknowledge the appointment, claiming that it was done in violation of public participation laws. Nevertheless, Crews was sworn in by Town Judge Maureen O’Conner on the sidewalk and it was registered at the county courthouse. (Note: It was mistakenly reported in the Star that Crews was sworn in as mayor. He was sworn in as council member.) At the latest special meeting, held in part to address the Mayor’s veto, Crews was not initially seated. It was only following a unanimous vote by the council to over-ride the Mayor’s veto that he was seated at the table as councilperson for Ward 2. Council member Robin Holcomb stated in the discussion of the veto that the Mayor only had the authority to veto resolutions and ordinances and that the action they took to appoint Crews was neither a resolution nor an ordinance. Mayor Dewey stated that his claim is that the legal definition of a resolution is an order by the governing body that some specific action be taken concerning an issue of significance. He said that is just what the council did, and that no formal documentation of a resolution was needed. Council member Stacie Barker said, “I feel that if Judge O’Conner did not feel that it was appropriate that she would not have sworn in Crews.” She said their attorney Brian West had ruled that it was a legal appointment. Mayor Dewey said that the attorney cannot rule on an issue; only the court can and that the attorney just stated his opinion.
Council president Bob Michalson read aloud an email he and the mayor received from Town Attorney Brian West. In the email, West states his opinion again that Crews was legitimately appointed to the council as a representative of Ward 2. He notes that the only two conditions placed on the appointment by law were that the appointment be confirmed by the legislative body and that he had taken the oath and that both those conditions had been met. He stated that it is not the mayor, but the voters, who must decide if it is the right appointment. West also asserted that the mayor has no authority to veto the appointment, so no vote to over-ride was necessary. He said he would like to see another attorney’s opinion of the matter if Mayor Dewey had one. He said he believed it was the Mayor who needs to go to court and challenge the appointment. “I believe the burden is on you and you should bring the matter before the court,” he stated to the Mayor. He suggested that the way to proceed that evening would be to seat Crews at the table as a member and let the Mayor make his objections and then take whatever actions he deemed necessary. Council member Holcomb noted that when she was appointed her name was not on the agenda. Mayor Dewey said that the council had been inconsistent in that regard and that in this case he felt like the public was not aware that Crews, who had withdrawn his application, was going to be appointed.
Hamilton first came up about 25 years ago. Two different groups over at least two decades, he said, tried to raise the money. “I’ve been involved for about ten years,” he said, “heavily the last three.” The Circle 13 group consoli-
dated community support over the last few years and found a willing and helpful partner in the City of Hamilton. The park was made possible through local donations and sponsors. The Discovery See SKATE, page 2
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $34 million in Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds to Montana’s rural counties. This year Ravalli County, which includes1,120,319 acres of federally owned national forest land, is slated to receive $2,537,051. Under the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program, Montana rural communities will receive $34 million to support essential services such as firefighters, police, schools and road construction. U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced in late June that more than 1,900 local governments around the country will receive $514.7 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2019. Montana’s share of the PILT monies came to $34 million. PILT payments help local governments carry out such vital services as firefighting and police protection, construction of public schools and roads, and search-and-rescue operations. The payments are made annu-
ally for tax-exempt Federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (all bureaus of the Department of the Interior [DOI]), and the U.S. Forest Service (part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture) and for Federal water projects and some military installations. “This is good news for our rural communities in Montana,” Daines said. “These payments ensure critical services are delivered so all Montanans, including those in our rural communities, receive the quality of life they deserve.” Individual county payments may vary from year to year as a result of changes in acreage data, which is updated annually by the federal agency administering the land; prioryear Federal revenue sharing payments reported annually by the Governor of each State; and population data, which is updated using information from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Hamilton Police Lieutenant Steve Snavely greeted the public outside the Hamilton Police Department’s new digs at the Open House held last week at the Hamilton Justice Center. Home to the City Court, the City Attorney’s office and the Hamilton Police Department. Michael Howell photo.
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Centre in Hamilton and the Living Centre in Stevensville provided significant matching funds for the effort, as did Pearl Jam bassist and Montanan, Jeff Ament, who has helped to build parks all across the state. Volunteers have been essential to the effort, turning out even at the last minute to lay sod for the grand opening ceremony. Thirty-four members of the Trapper Creek Job Corps added a real boost to the project. At 13,000 square feet, it is not only the largest skate facility in the Bitterroot Valley, but organizers say it’s even larger than Missoula’s. The park was designed to serve skaters of all abilities and give beginners a place where they can practice and develop their skills. But it also serves the more
accomplished and daring with features like the deep bowl. Dufresne said that the partnership that formed with the City of Hamilton through the purchase of the Claudia Driscoll Park land was crucial to the skate park’s success. He said he was very appreciative of the way the city took up with the skate park idea and
Department, the City Attorney’s office and the City Court in one building makes things a lot easier for the public who often have to deal with all three agencies over a single issue. The new facility also greatly improved handicapped accessibility and parking for public access to the Police Department and the City Court, something that was sorely needed. It increased evidence and records storage as well as functional office space for the Police Department. It addressed the needs for more secure and private areas to consult with crime victims during court proceedings and improved security for victims, witnesses, staff and public attending court proceedings. Mayor Farrenkopf, City Judge Michael Reardon and Police Chief Ryan Oster all expressed gratitude for the public support that the City received for building the new facility.
helped make it a reality. Looking out over the crowded skate park, Dufresne said, “I’m so excited to see all the kids enjoying the park. That’s why we went through the entire process to begin with, and I’m insanely relieved that we are about to cross the finish line.”
Bryan Dufresne, Circle 13 Skate Park organizer. Michael Howell photo.
The new Hamilton Justice Center was dedicated in honor of the late Ken Bell, City Attorney and City Councilman who served in those capacities from 2002 to 2017.
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Bitter Root Arts Guild is busy again this year. It has selected a new scholarship winner and the 49th Art in the Park is Saturday, July 27. Caelen Devall is the 2019 winner of the Lois Wetzsteon Scholarship, which the Guild awards to a Ravalli County High School Senior. Caelen is from Hamilton and he will be attending MSU Bozeman to study Art and Mechanical Engineering. His painting is in oils and titled “Journey.” One of Caelen’s earliest memories was when his Mom and cousin painted his room with animals, trees and other plants. At about 4, his Mom gave him an easel and art supplies. He started drawing and painting and has never stopped. In his last year at school, he was tiring of other assignments, but lived for the assignments that included art. He hopes to branch out into other art dimensions/mediums and says that art will always be a part of his life. When meeting with Caelen, he closed by saying, “Thank you, Bitter Root Arts Guild, for the scholarship.” It is helpful to have his college supplemented by the scholarship and he is very grateful. Bitter Root Arts Guild would like to thank Caelen for his inspiration. “He is a well-rounded, bright young man with a promising future that includes art.” The Bitter Root Arts Guild will have its 2019 annual Art in the Park on Saturday, July 27 at Legion Park at 2nd and Bedford Street in Hamilton, Montana. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show features unique crafts, one of a kind art, and jewelry. This is the 49th annual Art in the Park and there will be something for everyone. The event is free and coincides with Hamilton Farmers Market, Daly Days and the 25th annual Bitter Root Brew Fest. The guild was started in the 1940’s when a few friends held weekly painting sessions and eventually became part of the Montana Institute of the Arts (MIA). In 1970, Bitterroot artists split from MIA and formed the Bitter Root Arts Guild. Peaking at 190 members in 1983, the group now hovers at about 40 active members from throughout the valley. They are as diverse as the arts and crafts they create. From fine art to quilts to stonework, these individuals make, remake, paint, or tool fancy gifts for every
Caelen Devall is the 2019 winner of the Lois Wezsteon Scholarship, awarded by the Bitter Root Arts Guild to a Ravalli County high school senior. Caelen will be attending MSU Bozeman to study Art and Mechanical Engineering. He is pictured here holding his winning entry, an oil paing entitled “Journey.” taste.
display of their artistic endeavors. The guild holds two major shows each year; a Holiday Show November 8 and 9, 2019 at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds and Art in the Park in July. All Guild proceeds are
The guild mission is to encourage and promote participation in all the arts by members and young people of the Bitterroot Valley and to provide opportunity for the development of skills and
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Ravalli County Sheriff / Coroner Steve Holton said that the suspect in a hit and run fatality was apprehended at a house in Hamilton on Sunday evening. Sheriff Holton said 59-year-old Joseph McNamara was taken into custody by the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office, Montana Highway Patrol, and Hamilton Police Department. McNamara was remanded to the Ravalli County Detention Center for the offense of Negligent Homicide in the hit and run death of a 10-year-old Hamilton boy. Sheriff Holton said Sheriff’s Deputies, Montana Highway Patrol Officers, Hamilton Police Officers, Forest Service Law Enforcement, Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Marshal’s Service worked together through the six hour search for McNamara. Information learned during a traffic stop led to locating McNamara at a residence in Hamilton. The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating the hit and run and will release further details as the investigation proceeds. Sheriff Holton thanked everyone who called in with tips and information on the suspect, and called attention to the excellent work done by the cooperating law enforcement agencies to quickly locate and arrest the suspect. Sheriff Holton said, “the strong investigative work and partnerships between all of the assisting agencies is what brought the suspect into custody so quickly”. Sheriff Holton again thanked the news agencies for broadcasting the information, and the community for responding with tips and information on this tragic situation.
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could set a precedent that would allow any future mayor to veto any motion made and approved on the floor.” The motion, which was “to invalidate the mayor’s veto,” was approved unanimously and Crews then took a seat at the table for the rest of the meeting. The Council balked at confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Scott Owens as the new Town Attorney and the matter was tabled until July 11, in order for the council to have an opportunity to interview both Owens and the Town’s current attorney, Brian West, the only two applicants for the position. The Mayor’s appointment of Robert Underwood as Finance Officer at the wage of $21 per hour was approved unanimously.
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As Bureau of Land Management State Director John Mehlhoff administers the oath of office and her husband Brian looks on, Katie Stevens takes over as the new manager for the BLM’s Western Montana District. Photo by David Abrams, BLM.
New manager to lead Western Montana BLM District The manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana District is on board after being officially inducted to the post in a ceremony June 26. Katie Stevens took the oath of office, administered by John Mehlhoff, State Director for the Montana/Dakotas BLM, during the brief induction ceremony in the Butte BLM field office’s conference room. Stevens thanked the staffs of the Butte, Dillon and Missoula field offices, the Western Montana BLM District, and the Montana
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State Office for their support and said she looks forward to working with the Western Montana team. Stevens replaces Richard Hotaling, who retired from the BLM at the end of 2018. Stevens comes to the Western Montana District from Colorado where she worked in the BLM’s Grand Junction Field Office for the last 10 years. She got her start with the BLM in the Montana/Dakotas State Office in Billings where she worked for eight years as both a planning
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Montana’s Fish & Wildlife Commission is accepting public comment on ARM rule proposals pertaining to two-way communication, kill site verification, and tagging of carcasses At its June 19 meeting, the Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed to adopt an administrative rule pertaining to two-way communication while hunting, an administrative rule pertaining to animal kill site verification, and proposed to repeal administrative rule 12.6.301 pertaining to tagging of carcasses. On July 30 at 6 p.m., a public hearing will be held at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Headquarters, 1420 E. 6th Ave, Helena, on the proposed adoption of a new rule pertaining to twoway electronic communication while hunting. Based on recommendations from the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Review Working Group, the commission is proposing to add clarifying language from what was previously adopted to describe the circumstances where the use of two-way communication is prohibited. The proposed language clarifies when and how this rule applies to hunters. On July 31 at 6 p.m., a public hearing will be held at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Headquarters, 1420 E. 6th Ave., Helena, on the proposed adoption
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stand for. The inscription on the Statue of Liberty, after all, says, “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!� Perhaps especially here in the relatively unpopulous West we talk a lot about freedom, but we are not free if we are alone, as individuals or as a country. Freedom, liberty, has to be a shared thing, because we are all part of the same world and therefore ultimately dependent on one another, whether that would be our first choice or not. Lights for Liberty is an international effort to stand up and shine a little light on this cause (see https://www.lightsforliberty. org/). I plan to take my candle to where the blue chairs are at the Ravalli County Museum (corner of Bedford and South 3rd in Hamilton) at about 7 pm on Friday, July 12th. I haven’t asked permission but will do so, and if it’s a problem, I’ll stand in the street. I’ll be there for an hour or so. Join me? Mary Fahnestock-Thomas Hamilton
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Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m., Toenail Care with Theresa by apt.; Bingo 1st & 3rd weeks, 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Toastmasters 6:30-8 a.m.; Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.; Clogging 1-4 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge for Fun 10 a.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday: Stretch Exercise 9-10 a.m.; HSC Board meeting 3rd week Friday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Pinochle 1st & 3rd weeks 1 p.m. Saturday: Special Bingo 1st week 12 p.m.; Flea market 8 a.m.2:30 p.m. Sunday: Bridge 1-5 p.m. For info: 363-5181.
Stevi Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 1st & 3rd Friday: Cribbage, 3-5 p.m. Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.
Victor Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday - Men’s Coffee, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, dessert, beverage. Donation 60 and over $3.50, under 60 $6 (RSVP 642-3320) Tuesdays: Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pinochle with snacks, 7 p.m. Fridays - Ladies’ Coffee, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Victor Senior Center is located at 246 5th Avenue.
Florence senior lunches
Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.
Lolo senior lunches
Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches
through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.
Golden Agers
The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multibid racehorse) are played on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 363-0142.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Monday: 7 p.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 5475 Farm Land Road, Lolo Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence 3rd Saturday: Women’s Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 224 Linder Street, Florence Sunday: Big Book Study Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Victor Senior Center, 243 5th Ave. Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.
Al-Anon
Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.
Narcotics Anon
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).
Free Indeed
Free Indeed, a faith-based addiction support group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 230 3rd Avenue in Victor. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S.
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Overeaters Anon
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.
Morning TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Weigh-in starts at 8 a.m. and meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are fun while learning to eat healthier and lose some pounds. Guests are always welcome. Call Becky at 642-6368 or Margie at 375-5439 for more information. Check out the website at www. tops.org.
Evening TOPS
The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.
Exercise classes
The following sessions, all by donation, are held at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th: Mondays: Zumba Gold & Chair Zumba, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays: Chair Yoga, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Zumba Gold, 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi, 4 p.m. Fridays: Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Indoor Walking: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.12 noon. Please log in, 16 laps is a mile!
WIC clinics
Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$23,107; 2- $31,284; 3-$39,461; 4-$47,638; 5-$55,815. For each additional family member add $8,177. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.
Florence American Legion
Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.
Hamilton American Legion
Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 322 S. 2nd Street.
Stevensville American Legion
The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information, contact Chuck at 253-380-7016.
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.
Stevi VFW
The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.
Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .
VA rides
The DAV Transportation System has a hub in the Bitterroot with rides available Monday through Friday. To book a ride to your VA Medical appointments, call Dena at 363-8396. Give at least 72 hours notice. The hub is always looking for volunteer drivers. For information call Dena at 363-8396.
Soroptomist
Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.
Lions Club
The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its weekly Tuesday noon meeting at BJs in Hamilton. The club strength – besides being low key and getting a lot done – is helping provide assistance for glasses and hearing aids in Ravalli County. Contact Dixie Dies, 961-4812, for more information.
Stevi Masons
The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.
Victor Masons
Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.
Eastern Star
Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.
Volunteer opp
Pantry Partners Food Bank in Stevensville needs volunteers. For more information contact Dawn Richard at 360-4637 (leave message).
BPL storytime
It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.
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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.
DCPL storytime
Model train club
NVPL storytime
Radio Club
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.
Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Sapphire Quilters The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters wel-
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville on the First Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m., or by special request. The club has added two new displays to its layout site: a new roller coaster and a new carnival ride. These additions should be particularly enjoyed by smaller children. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.
Draft Horse and Mule Club
The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of every other month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Claudia at 406642-3477. continued on next page
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Three Mile bingo
Bingo is held every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Community/Senior Center, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Proceeds go to build a new center. For information call 7773710.
Toastmasters
Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Douglas Taylor at 406-3813214 or Jeanine New at 303-9292430 for more information.
Men’s Bereavement Breakfast
Marcus Daly Hospice sponsors a Men’s Bereavement Support Breakfast on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Marcus Daly Hospice Dining Room. This breakfast creates a special opportunity for men coping with the death of a spouse or loved one to gather and share their journey of healing. Informal discussions are led by a trained Bereavement Facilitator and address such issues as dealing with grief, loneliness, forming new relationships, single parenting. A donation of $3.00 is appreciated for the meal. For more information call Marcus Daly Bereavement Coordinator at 363-6503.
NAMI family support group
Bitterroot NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is sponsoring a support group for family members that have a loved one with mental illness every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Cornerstone, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. If you have a loved experiencing challenging from Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arlene at 239-1708.
County recycling
The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.
Clothes Closet
The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of household goods and clothing. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 369-0394 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.
Family Shelter
The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot meets on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at Canyon View Church, 195 Skalkaho Road. Everyone is welcome.
Breast cancer support group
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 caregivers group
Are you a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’re invited to join in an informal group on the second Friday each month at 1 p.m. at The Living Center Chapel (second floor), 63 Main, Stevensville to share your concerns and experiences with others in a same or similar situation. If you would like to attend, your loved one is welcome to visit with facility residents with staff supervision during the meeting time. For more information contact Kati Aiken at Ravalli County Council on Aging, 363-5690.
Family History Libraries
The Family History Libraries invite everyone (ages 12 and up) who is interested in researching their family history to stop in and take advantage of their free services. There are specialists available who are happy to assist you in finding records on your ancestors as well as in organizing photos and stories about them. They also have free access to subscription genealogical sites. 401 N 8th Street, Hamilton Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 363-5108. 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road, Stevensville East Foyer Door - Ring Marked Bell Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Call 777-2735.
Suicide support group
A support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Riverfront Mental Health Center, 209 N. 10th, Suite A (blue building), Hamilton. The group is hosted by Ravalli County Suicide Prevention Alliance. For information email: rwetzel@wmmhc.org or phone 375-4095.
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
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p.m. at the bandshell in Claudia Driscoll Park in Hamilton. For more information contact director Jeremy Ruff, bitterrootcband@ gmailcom.
Three Mile Coffee Club Wednesday Three Mile Coffee Club Farmers Market 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.
MomLife
Bitterroot MomLife is a gathering of moms with kids of all ages, meeting twice a month September-May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Come join in for “grown-up” conversation, brunch, activities, crafts, speakers, Go Deeper discussions and free childcare. For more info call the church office, 777-2592.
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Café takes place every other Tuesday evening (May 14) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Join in the philosophical discussions. Bring questions to be selected and discussed at the meeting. You are invited to examine, learn and think with others. Learn how others view the world. Together generate community, understanding and change together. Tea, coffee and cookies are provided.
Laundry Love Hamilton
Laundry Love Hamilton, a monthly laundry event for homeless and low-income individuals/ families, takes place the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fast & Fluffy, 115 Pine Street, Hamilton. 3 loads per individual/family. Check in with a Laundry Love Hamilton volunteer to sign in and receive your washer card. All laundry detergent, fabric softener and quarters will be supplied by Laundry Love Hamilton. Laundry guests must remain on site. Laundry Love Hamilton is made possible by donations, business sponsorships, fundraisers and volunteers. For more information or to inquire on how your business/organization can help, contact Laundry Love Hamilton by email: laundrylovehamiltonmt@gmail. com.
Pickleball
Bitterroot Pickleball plays at the Fairgrounds every Monday and Wednesday from 12 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. through July. There are five courts. Cost is $5.00 for the 3-hour session or a $40 punch card for 10 sessions or 20 sessions for $60. The courts at the Daly Mansion are open Sunday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Stevensville courts are available sun-up to sundown 7 days a week for Bitterroot Pickleball outdoor members. Email ricktrauth@ gmail.com for more info.
Community Band
Get that instrument out of the closet and join your local community band! The band has started rehearsing for various concerts this summer. All ages and abilities are welcome. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in the Stevensville School band room. The first concert of the season will be Thursday, June 27 at 7:30
A farmers market will be held every Wednesday through September 25th from 4 to 6 p.m. on the lawn of The O’Hara Commons, 111 S. 4th, Hamilton. Local growers, fresh produce, honey, baked goods, ferments, dairy and other local edibles. Each week features a tasting focusing on seasonal produce. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double SNAP Dollars are welcome. For information: info@theoharacommons.org; website: https://www.theoharacommons.org/
Lutheran preschool registration
The congregation of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool provide the Stevensville community with the opportunity for an excellent preschool program at an affordable price. While the past school year is ended, the teachers and staff are already preparing for another year full of fun while learning. Registration for the 2019/2020 school year is in full swing. If you have a child who is three or four before September 10, for more details, contact Joyce Andrade at 406-369-2536, or call the church at 406-777-5625, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, Mondays-Thursdays. Be sure not to miss out on giving your child the chance to make friends, learn new things and get a head start on school readiness, all while having a great time at school. Our Savior is affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road. To find the church, head south from Stevensville on the Eastside Highway. Turn east on Pine Hollow. Cross the tracks and the canal, and the church will be on your left, marked by three crosses.
Stevi kids’ meal program
Free breakfast and lunch will be served to children 18 years and younger at St. Mary’s Parish Family Center between June 10 and August 16. Breakfast will be served between 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. and lunch will be served between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Adults are welcome to join their children for meals. Prices of adult meals are $2.30 for breakfast and $4.25 for lunch.
Tuesday at 12
Tuesday at 12, a free community concert, is held every Tuesday through August 20 on the lawn of the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. The schedule is: July 16 – The Basement Boys July 23 - Big Sky Mudflaps July 30 - Susan Gibson Aug. 6 - Frederico Brothers Aug. 13 - Community Band Aug. 20 - John Floridis.
Thursday, July 11 Women Newcomer Club
Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Have you recently retired? Have you been here a while and would just like to meet new people? If so, the Bitterroot Women Newcomer Club welcomes you to their meeting, Thursday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. After a business meeting the group will travel to Corvallis for a guided tour of the Montana State University Western Ag Research Center. After the tour, there will be a no-host lunch for those interested. For more information call Bonnie, 716-773-6106.
Book Talk with author Winthers
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hosts local author Jean Winthers on Thursday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. Jean will discuss her new novel, “The Big Gumbo,” a story of newlywed bliss thrown into chaos as a young Norwegian couple migrate from Norway to pioneer The Big Gumbo, North Dakota. Hear the author speak about this enjoyable historical fiction, her own experience growing up in The Big Gumbo, and get your own copy signed after the discussion. 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.
Wild lands celebration
“Wild Places, Wild Times”, an evening of public lands celebration and how to get involved, will take place Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bedford Building, 223 S. Second Street, Hamilton. Guest speaker will be George Wuerthner, award-winning photographer, author, ecologist, and wildlands activist. Enjoy music, food and drink, and door prizes. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 13 Home buyer class
A Home Buyer Education pre-purchase class will be held Saturday, July 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors building at the corner of 4th and Cherry streets in Hamilton. The Bitter Root RC&D provides the only HUD-approved Home Buyers Education pre-purchase classes in Ravalli County. Sara Ann Briggs, its Housing Counselor, is HUD certified and NCHEC (NeighborWorks Center for Housing Education and Counseling) certified in five focus areas. All presenters are local professionals in lending, real estate, home inspection, etc. The cost for the in-person class is $75 and includes the one-on-one financial counseling session required prior to taking the group class. Attendees must attend the entire session on Saturday (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and participate in a one-on-one intake and financial counseling session to qualify for the certificate. This fulfills the education requirement of government insured or funded loans such as VA, FHA, MT Housing, NeighborWorks, USDA Rural Direct and Guarantee, etc. for first-time home-buyers. Participants must be fully registered by Wednesday, July 3, at 3 p.m. This includes payment in full and return of all completed paperwork. All counseling sessions must be completed by Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m. Call 406-363-5450 to reserve your space today and have the required paperwork emailed or mailed to you. The one-on-one may be completed with a phone appointment and is included in the cost of the Home Buyer Education class. Payment in full is required to confirm space, and may be made by cash, check, money order, or MasterCard or Visa. The one-onone cannot be scheduled until after payment and completed documents are received. If potential attendees are financially challenged, partial scholarships are available for those who qualify. The Bitter Root RC&D office is located at 1709 North 1st Street in the building adjacent to Mildenberger Motors. This program is designed to help prospective homeowners navigate the home-buying process. Included will be discussions on mortgage readiness, credit, budgets, getting a mortgage, new loan products and/or changes to current government insured or funded loan products, and getting the house you want.
Beekeepers
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will meet Saturday, July 13th from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Teller Apiary on Quast Lane just off the Eastside Highway south of Cowpoke Ranch Supply. There will be a hive inspection and discussion. Scott Debnam from the University of Montana is planning on coming again. Bring your bee suits.
Quilt show
Bitterroot Quilters Guild will hold their Bi-Annual Quilt Show on Saturday, July 13, from 9 am until 6 pm. This year’s show, Diamonds in the Root, will be held at 520 Diamond 3 Road, Hamilton Heights Road at Wilcox, Corvallis. Hundreds of quilts will be displayed outdoors at this unique property on the eastside of the Bitterroot Valley. There will be raffles and concessions available on site. Admission is just $5 per person at the entrance. The Bitterroot Quilters Guild promotes quilting and friendships among individuals who are interested in quilting. The Guild provides opportunities to share individual projects and become inspired by the work of others. Membership is open to all. The Guild also gives generously by providing donations of quilts to children in trauma and to others who need a ‘hug’ in Ravalli County. The Quilts 4 Kids Group makes quilts that are placed in the sheriff’s and some fire vehicles, and distributed through organizations like Emma’s House. The Comforters Group works on twin and lap sized quilts that are donated to Hospice of the Bitterroot, Marcus Daly Hospital and other community agencies. For more information, visit the Bitterroot Quilters Guild on Facebook. For information about this year’s Quilt Show, contact Fran Milano, Publicity Chair, 406544-9324.
Adventure Series
Origami Lotus Flowers is the topic of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Release your inner Zen as you quietly fold origami paper into delicate lotus flowers. The process takes patience, accuracy and fine motor skills, yet the results are divine! For more information call the museum at 363-3338.
Sunday, July 14 Center for Spiritual Life
On Sunday, July 14, Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton, is hosting Peggy Rubin, author of “To Be and How to Be” which won Nautilus and Living Now awards. She will be the featured Sunday speaker and will offer an afternoon workshop entitled, “Your Life: What a Show!” Peggy says, “The play of life is a daring adventure. Live it for all it’s worth and say Yes! no matter what!” The workshop invites you to look at your life and work with fresh eyes – as a wondrous sacred play. In the course of four hours together you will review nine “powers” of traditional theatre, and apply them as mirrors to celebrate the life you have chosen to live. There will be time to reflect, time to write, time to draw, time to enact. The Center for Spiritual Life is part of The New Thought Movement. New Thought is an inclusive spiritual philosophy that draws on the ancient truths of all religious traditions of the world that teach of unity with the Divine, and believe in a living, loving, creative energy that is present in all things. For more information, visit the website or Facebook page: cslbitterroot.org or Center for Spiritual Life, Bitterroot Valley.
Music in the Mission
Music in the Mission will take place Sunday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Chapel, Stevensville. Enjoy the historic Chapel setting and great local music featuring “Sunrise.” Apple pie will be served in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Father Ravalli Transcendent Crab Apple Tree and Fr. Ravalli’s log cabin and pharmacy. Donations are welcome in support of Historic St. Mary’s Mission and Museum.
Monday, July 15 Our Savior Lutheran VBS
The story goes, pirates are raiding Stevensville! Their ship is hung up on a log jam upstream from the bridge on the Stevensville Cut-off Road. Captain and crew are prowling about, pillaging for captives and treasure so they can repair the ship and be on their way. This might be a good time to learn to pray! Our Savior Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School program this year teaches children how to pray the perfect prayer the Lord Jesus taught His disciples. Each day the children will learn and understand another segment of the Lord’s Prayer, so that in the end, those words will have deep meaning and bring true peace as they pray. Bible school will be held from July 15-19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. Come between 8:30 and 8:45 on Monday, the 15th, to register your children before that day’s class. A nutritious snack and drink will be served midmorning, daily. Dress children comfortably so they can learn, play, have crazy pirate fun, and do artwork. Plan for them to get wet on Friday! Call 777-5625, Monday-Thursday before noon, to get more information. Our Savior is affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road. To find the church, head south from Stevensville on the Eastside Highway. Turn east on Pine Hollow. Cross the tracks and the canal, and the church will be on your left, marked by three crosses.
Rotary Club
Joe Varner, Director of Quality at the Hamilton GSK facility, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, July 15 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Varner will be discussing GSK in Hamilton and current operations. The meeting is
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Wed, July 17 RCEDA
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 17 from 2:15 to 2:55 p.m., and the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, July 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. These meetings are open to the public.
Friday, July 19 Traveling quilt show
North Valley Public Library in Stevensville hosts the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) Art Quilt Traveling Trunk Show on Friday, July 19 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc (SAQA) is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the textile art of quilting. SAQA is proud to have over 3400 members from all over the world. This trunk show displays an array of talent and work by SAQA members worldwide. Each piece is 10x7 inches and mounted on black 12x9 board. Listed on the back of the board is the artist’s location, artwork title, artist statement, and information about techniques and materials. This SAQA trunk show is a brilliant way to introduce, educate, and inspire art in this textile medium. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
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Author Pete Fromm program
North Valley Public Library hosts five-time winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award, Pete Fromm, on Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. Hear Pete Fromm discuss his new novel, “A Job You Mostly Won’t Know How to Do,” a story of love, dedication, and new fatherhood. Fromm is the author of eleven books, hundreds of magazine publications, and has had several of his publications made into film. Do not miss this opportunity to meet with one of the most powerful writers in the West. 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.
Art in the Park
The Bitter Root Arts Guild will have its 2019 annual Art in the Park on Saturday, July 27 at Legion Park at 2nd and Bedford Street in Hamilton, Montana. The
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Monday, July 29 Lutheran VBS
Miraculous Missions Vacation Bible School will be held July 29 through August 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie Lane, Hamilton. Kids can enjoy a fun morning learning about Miraculous Missions, playing games, making crafts, singing and eating a tasty snack. For more information contact Teresa Stricklin at 363-1924 or email gracelutheranhamilton@ gmail.com.
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Learn about an array of Space Telescopes and Rockets on Thursday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. Dean Spieth presents an overview of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), large launch vehicles (Saturn-Apollo moon rockets, Falcon), and space telescopes. Space telescopes, like DSP and SBIRS, provide early warning of rocket launches all over the Earth. Other space telescopes are used to monitor the Earth environment (weather satellites, ozone, fire, etc) or view into deep space like the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Dean worked with rockets, satellites, and space telescopes for forty years, first at the Rocket Propulsion Lab on Edwards AFB (today part of AFRL), then in the Denver area primarily at Martin Marietta (today part of LockheedMartin) and Ball Aerospace. All content is unclassified approved for public release. This presentation is suitable for teenagers and adults. North Valley Public
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Schroeder, Sawyer and PMDs “What, exactly, is the difference between a pale morning dun and a pale evening dun?” I was asked that question a few days ago and had no ready answer that didn’t dig too deeply into the Latin names and scientific classification of mayflies. They look about the same and you can fish the same fly patterns for both. In fly shops we tend to call them all PMD’s. The pale evening dun
Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan species tend to be a bit lighter and paler than their AM counterparts, but that’s about it. On the Bitterroot there is more than one specie that might hatch at the appointed time, morning or evening. And then we get some mayflies that might hatch in the afternoon and into the evening. There are differences, to be sure, but worrying about them can cause us to ignore other things that are more important. “On this river we get ‘em all,” I answered, after giving myself a pause to think, “Pale morning duns, pale evening duns, pale mid-afternoon duns, and pale whenever-they-hatch duns.” We all laughed and then I went on to explain that most of the pale-whenever flies we’re seeing now have bodies that are either a delicate yellow, more of a very pale yellowish olive, or a very light tannish shade. Later on we might get some smaller evening flies that are a cream-colored and afternoonevening flies that show a pinkish shade of tan in the body. And there will be some that show a shade best described as creamy orange. For most of our fishing the pale yellow or light tan mayfly patterns will do. The important thing is to get as close as you can in size and color to the flies you see the trout taking. Other things to consider From there, concentrate on other things: Is my leader tip long
enough and fine enough to let my fly drift naturally for four seconds or more? Did I check to make sure my hook is sharp, and did I sharpen it if needed? Did I pinch the barb? Next: Did I crunch gravel or push a wake in my approach? And once there, am I putting a shadow – even a line shadow when I cast – over the fish? Does my silhouette break the horizon within the trout’s range of vision? It’s too easy to change flies several times and wind up with the right fly on a tippet that’s too short – and spoil your chances. Many anglers ignore the hook point. They never check it, and it costs them fish. See if it wants to penetrate rather than scratch your thumbnail. If not, sharpen it. Your strike ratio will go way, way up – especially on bonymouthed bigger trout – when you develop the habit of keeping the hook sharp. This is especially true with small flies – like PMD’s.
Take some time to look Before I start to fish or go for a fly change, I like to take it all in – I like to feel the temperature of the day against my face, listen for birds, squirrels, or whatever else might be around, look at the sky and figure what I might see later in the day for weather, and if there are fish rising, see what they’re on. That’s the beauty of a pale morning dun hatch: there are usually plenty of flies around if there’s a decent hatch, and you’ll see rising fish. At that point I like to take a moment more, and try to see exactly what they’re rising on, and how they’re taking it. If I see a fly drifting into the place where I saw rise, does it look like a little sailboat on the water and did the trout take it? If so, I can strap on a parachute-style or comparadun dry fly with an upright wing. If the flies are visibly struggling to get free from their nymphal shucks I’ll fish a Quigley or a Klinkhammer pattern that rides half-in and half-out of the water. If a rising trout shows only his back and dorsal fin and not his head, I’ll fish an unweighted nymph just below the surface. Schroeder’s system For general prospecting, where there are a few mayflies in the air and you’re fishing the water instead of fishing to rises, Ed Schroeder’s system can’t be beat. Ed used a parachute dry fly and nymph combination. He’d thread a fresh leader
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through the eye of the parachutestyle dry, and then attach thee feet or more of tippet to the leader so the fly would ride free on the leader. He’d then tie a heavy nymph of about the same size to the tippet. In Ed’s system the dry fly isn’t tethered fore-and-aft by having a nymph hanging off the bend of the hook, but is free to drift naturally and creep up the leader as the nymph descends and
follows the current. In casting, air resistance forces the dry fly down to the tippet knot – a three or four-turn surgeon’s knot. Sawyer’s fly My favorite PMD nymph, one that I like to fish by itself or under a PMD parachute in Ed’s system, is the original Sawyer Pheasant tail. There are other pheasant tail nymphs and they’ll all work well enough, but I got stuck fishing the original Sawyer version over some of the pickiest trout I’ve ever seen. While the other pheasant tail flies have their place, this one continues to be my go-to when trout are taking emerging mayfly nymphs. The fly itself is almost too simple. There’s nothing to it but a few pheasant tail fibers, fine copper wire, and a hook. No bead, no peacock herl, nothing flashy; no thread, even. It reflects just enough light to mimic a natural nymph, and its sparse silhouette is just enough to resemble the silhouette of a natural mayfly nymph. Many of our mayfly nymph patterns are overdressed - this one isn’t. When a few mayflies are on the water and the fish don’t seem to be taking much on the surface, you might try a # 14 Sawyer PT under a #14 PMD parachute, Purple Haze or Spectral, or Brindle ‘Chute as a searching rig using Ed Schroeder’s system. You might be surprised at the results. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main in Hamilton.
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By Jean Schurman Sports Editor
Florence cowboy and cowgirl headed to National Finals
Annie Alexander and Taylor Harris, both of Florence, will be making the trek to Rock Springs, Wyoming, for the National High School Rodeo Finals next week. The event will feature more than 1,500 cowgirls and cowboys from 43 states, including Hawaii; five Canadian provinces, Australia, and Mexico. There are approximately 12,500 members in the association. The finals feature two go-arounds a day for six days with the top 20 coming back in the short go. In addition to the regular rodeo events, there is cow cutting and reined cow horse for both boys and girls, goat tying for the girls, and a queen contest. There is also a light rifle shooting competition. In lieu of money, the contestants win scholarships, plus trophy belt buckles and saddles. Annie Alexander will be a junior this year at Florence. She is the daughter of Sheryl and Tom Alexander. In addition to rodeo, she is also on the varsity golf team at Florence and qualified for the state golf tournament in both her freshman and sophomore years. She said it is a nice change from the hectic activity at a rodeo. Alexander has been riding as long as she can remember. She began competing when she was very little and her mother would lead her around the barrels at gymkhanas. “I never liked to go very fast but one day I just decided I was done going slow,” she said. “One day, I decided I wanted to win.” That was in 2016 and she set about training her horse to make her more competitive as well as learning how to ride better to get her horse to perform better. Alexander feels that each stage of her riding life has been a building block and these are all coming together this year. In addition to gymkhanas, she also competed in the Ravalli County Junior Rodeo series each summer and was the all around girls champion last year. Alexander said her trip to Nationals is a “Cinderella story.” The rodeo season begins in August and runs until the first of October and
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Annie Alexander of Florence rounds the second barrel at a barrel race in Hamilton on Saturday where she finished in the money in the youth barrel race. Jean Schurman photo.
then takes a break for winter. It ramps back up in March and runs until the end of May. Points are accrued for each win or top placing in the rodeos. Once the contestants have reached 70 points in an event, the points are frozen. Then, at the state finals, more points can be won with the top four point winners in each event advancing on. It’s difficult to make up points at state if you don’t already have 70 points going into the rodeo. But Alexander did make up the points. She went into the state finals with 53 points. In addition, she was on a new horse, Coco. Although the two hadn’t had much of a chance to build a relationship, Alexander felt that she and the horse made that connection. They came in second place in the first go, won the short go, and took second in the average. That was good enough for a fourth place overall finish and a trip to Nationals. Alexander had an opportunity last winter to compete at Copper Springs Ranch outside of Bozeman in barrel racing and break away roping. This was a qualifier for the Ameri-
can, which is a huge rodeo held at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in March. It is a tournament-style competition where the competitors must move up the ladder and win at each level. Alexander went to Fort Worth for the next level of qualifications and actually ended up in the top 75 barrel racers and the top 50 break away ropers. She thinks that this tough competition last winter helped her throughout the spring and will help at the finals. Alexander gives a lot of credit to a few people who have helped her along the way. Michelle Gerhard and Randy Sacks have helped her with roping and Donna Toavs has helped train her barrel horses and improved her horsemanship skills. Alexander will compete in the first performance on Sunday night and then have the rest of the week to relax, settle in and do some more training before competing again the following Saturday morning. Her plan is to come back Saturday night in the short go with a buckle in her sights.
Taylor Harris is the son of Monty and Julie Harris. He is a 2019 graduate of Florence High School. He will be competing at the finals in team roping where he is the heeler for Nathan Ruth from Big Timber. The duo finished fourth at the state finals in team roping. Harris grew up in a rodeo family and was roping by the time he was eight years old. He credits Steve Edwards of Florence and Kory Mytty of Lolo for helping him become the roper he is today. In fact, Mytty, who is the University of Montana rodeo coach, signed Harris to rodeo for the University of Montana rodeo team this fall. He plans on studying heavy equipment operations at Missoula Tech. Harris said J-Bob Lytle of Cut Bank and Jay Hahnkamp of Melrose, along with Randy Sacks, have all helped him tremendously while on the road. He is competing in the Northern Rodeo Association this year. When he was an eighth grader, he competed in the junior NRA events and made the finals in the break away.
Florence’s Taylor Harris picks up the heels after his partner, Nathan Ruth of Big Timber, caught the head in the team roping at the Shelby High School Rodeo earlier this spring. They will compete at the National High School Rodeo finals next week. Submitted photo.
Cash Trexler has been throwing a rope since he could walk and riding just as long. That persistence and practice paid off last week while he was at the National Junior High Rodeo Finals. The soon-to-be Corvallis 8th grader finished in second place in the nation in the breakaway roping. His brother, Cole, won the same championship three years ago. Trexler roped three calves in 9.19 seconds to win second. He was consistent with times of 3.31, 2.78, and 3.13. He is the son of Reed and Kari Trexler. Over 1,000 contestants from the United States and Canada competed at the event held in Huron, South Dakota. They competed in events geared to move the cowboys and cowgirls into the more traditional rodeo events. These include barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying for boys and goat tying for girls, tie down roping, break away roping for boys, and break away roping for girls, team roping, ribbon roping, chute dogging, junior bull riding, bareback steer riding and saddle bronc steer riding. Stevensville’s Logan Gerhard also competed at Huron. The seventh grader, who is the son of Michelle and Nick Gerhard, competed in the team roping and the light rifle marksmanship.
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counties. This job requires a minimum of three months of prior experience working on a honeybee farm handling both manual and machine tasks associated with beekeeping. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 70 lbs. Workers must have no fear of bees and be non-allergic to bee stings, pollen, honey or other products of the hive. Must be able to work in excessive humidity and heat up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days following hire. No minimum education or High School diploma/ equivalent is necessary for the position. $14.38/hr or current applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at employer discretion. Workers are guaranteed 3/4 of work hours of total period. Work tools, supplies, equipment supplied by employer without charge to worker. Housing with kitchen facilities provided at no cost to only those workers who are not reasonably able to return same day to their place of residence at time of recruitment. Transportation and subsistence expenses to work site will be paid to nonresident workers not later than upon completion of 50% of the job contract. Interviews required. Apply for this job at nearest State Workforce Agency in state in which this ad appears, or Job Service North Dakota, 1307 12th Ave NE, Ste 3, Jamestown, ND 58401. Ph: (701) 253-6200. Provide copy of this ad. ND Job Order #567567.
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NOTICES LOOKING FOR A 1970 BOSS 302 MUSTANG that I sold to someone in Montana back in 1973 or 4. The buyer picked up the mustang at Regis College in Denver. If anyone know the whereabouts of the Mustang please contact me at conroy52@icloud. com or (612) 991-4615. FREE TO GOOD HOME Two cats, 1 male, 1 female, 2 years old, good mousers. Indoor cats, all shots. Life has changed, need to find good homes for them. 369-3459.
LEGAL NOTICES David T. Markette Dustin M. Chouinard Megan S. Winderl MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C. 601 S. First Street P.O. Box 515 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-1110 DavidM@mcpcattornevs.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of EDITH MARY LOUISE MORROSIS a/k/a EDITH L. MORROSIS, Deceased Probate No. DP-19-69 Dept. No. 1 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 Daniel L. Morrosis, 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 14th day of June, 2019. /s/ Daniel Morrosis MARKETTE ·& CHOUINARD, PC David T. Markette, Attorney for Personal Representative BS 7-3, 7-10, 7-17-19. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA MAE ATNEOSEN, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-71 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within
four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jesse Daniel Mitchell, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 27th day of June, 2019. /s/ Jesse Daniel Mitchell, Personal Representative 964 Savannah Road Eagan, MN 55123 BS 7-3, 7-10, 7-17-19.
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY In Re the Estate of: GLORIA BRUNNER, Deceased. Case No.:DP-19-70 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above -named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Ellis Brunner, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Richard A.Weber, 345 West Main, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. Dated this 27th day of June, 2019. /s/ Ellis Brunner Personal Representative of The Estate of Gloria Brunner BS 7-3, 7-10, 7-17-19. MNAXLP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ASPHALT PAVING The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposals for asphalt paving to be conducted on certain County roads in Ravalli County. Proposals will be received by the Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite C, (Second Floor) Hamilton, MT. 59840 until 4:00 p.m. July 24, 2019. Proposals will then be opened by the Ravalli County Commissioners at 10:30 a.m. on July 25, 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 7-10, 7-17-19. MNAXLP
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Streetlight recycling program keeps mercury out of landfills NorthWestern Energy is replacing 43,000 streetlights across Montana with efficient LED lights. Part of that project includes recycling the old highpressure sodium streetlights. So far, the company has recycled close to 2,500 lights. NorthWestern Energy is working with Four Corners Recycling in Bozeman. Four Corners recycles all parts of the old lights, including the metal heads, the glass lenses and the bulbs, some of which contain mercury. Streetlight replacement and recycling is taking place in Billings and Helena. Next year, streetlights in Butte, Bozeman, Missoula and Havre will be replaced and recycled. In 2021, the project will move to Great Falls. NorthWestern Energy has been evaluating LED streetlights for several years. Recent price decreases make them more cost effective. Also, manufacturers of current high-pressure sodium products have indicated those products may not be readily available at some point in the future with the increasing popularity of LEDs. The streetlight recycling program was initiated by employees in the Leadership NorthWestern program who pitched the idea. They solicited proposals from vendors and selected to Four Corners Recycling. The company’s proposal was all-inclusive and includes working with Helena Recycling and Earth First Aid in Billings. “Up to 15 milligrams of mercury could be contained in just one high-pressure sodium light bulb,” said NorthWestern Energy Engineer Dustin Kaste, who was part of the employee team that recommended the recycling project. “Seems relatively minute, but when looking at it on a grander scale, you can see how quickly this hazardous material would add up to become an environmental concern.” The recycling project will cost $120,000, or $2.90 a fixture. Of that, $2 pays for the certified packing and shipping of the mercury-filled bulbs.
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Rosalee Shorter PA-C
40x60x16’ Equipment Shop 40x60x16’$36,295 Equipment Shop
$36,295 4 12x14’ Overhead Doors 4 Overhead Doors 1 12x14’ 36” Solid Entry Door 1 36” Solid Entry Door
Expert training & 11 years experience in non-surgical facial rejuvenation
406.880.0804
293 Rodeo Drive • Florence www.rsaesthetics.net Medical Director: Dr. Jeffrey Sweat
80x120x16’ Agricultural or Indoor Arena 80x120x16’ $87,295 Agricultural or Indoor Arena
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5 12’ Open Bays 36” Overhang on Front Side
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24x16’ Split Sider Door $87,295 36” Solid Entry Door 24x16’ Split Sider Door 36” Solid Entry Door
Additional Options Available. Includes installation on your level site. Does not include concrete. Additional Options Available. Includes installation on your level site. Does not include concrete.
Additional Options Available. Includes installation on your level site. Does not include concrete.
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