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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Wuerthner on wilderness – ‘Wild Places, Wild Times’
By Michael Howell
Bitterrooters got a chance to hear about how valuable wilderness areas are from one of their most ardent advocates last week when George Wuerthner gave a talk at the Bedford building in Hamilton at the invitation of Friends of the Bitterroot and other sponsors. Wuerthner is a professional photographer, writer and ecologist. He has written more than two dozen books on natural history and other environmental topics and is currently the ecological projects director for the Foundation for Deep Ecology. He grew up back east but came out west to go to Forestry School at the University of Montana. It was here that he got his first introduction to a wilderness area when he visited the SelwayBitterroot Wilderness. It set him on a course that would take him into hundreds of mountain ranges around the West, more than 380 wilderness areas, more than 180 national park units, and every national forest west of the Mississippi.
Wuerthner was asked to talk about wildfires and wilderness. He had a few points to make about wildfires. For one thing, no amount of fuels reduction and fire mitigation tactics can stop a raging fire if the conditions propelling it
are prime. “Wildfires just can’t be stopped when the right conditions exist,” he said. There are many factors involved in driving See WUERTHNER, page 4
George Wuerthner, professional photographer, writer and ecologist, gave a talk in Hamilton last week at an event sponsored by Friends of the Bitterroot. Michael Howell photo.
Court affirms ruling against Hughes Creek landowners By Michael Howell
New book on life of John Owen published by Stoneydale Press The publication of a new novel focusing on the life of one of Montana’s most influential citizens during its early territorial history – John Owen, founder of the famed Fort Owen trading post in the Bitterroot Valley – was announced this week by Stoneydale Press. Titled “Warm Side of Heaven: The Life and Times of John Owen,” the book, written in novel form, was authored by Bill Turner of Missoula who more than 40 years ago as a young Forest Service worker became enamored with the stories he heard about Owen and his historic trading post and, as a result, has since then spent thousands of hours studying Owen’s journals and other historic references regarding his “fort” that during its heyday when it was one of the most important frontier trading posts in the region. The premiere release of the new book will be made Aug. 2-3 at Stevensville’s Creamery Picnic where the author will be in the Stoneydale Press booth both days to sign his book and visit with those interested in the story of John Owen and his famous trading post. John Owen had been a suttler for the U.S. Army when, in 1850, he purchased the land and remnants of the St. Mary’s Mission, which Jesuit priests under famed Roman Catholic mission-
ary Father John Pierre DeSmet established in September of 1841 but closed in 1850 to pursue their work elsewhere in the region. The result was that Fort Owen became, for the next couple of decades, a centerpiece of commerce and trade involving early settlers in the Bitterroot and Native American tribes in the region. The Jesuits later re-established St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville and the mission and Fort Owen have held historic significance ever since. Incidentally, the title for the book was taken from an entry in Owen’s journals made in reference to the Bitterroot Valley. “We are absolutely delighted at the opportunity to publish Mr. Turner’s novel about John Owen because this incredible man was not only one of the most influential people of his time in this part of the world, but a man of integrity, strong moral character and a person of great historic insight into his times and what was taking place across the continent in the wake of the westward expansion of the country and later the impact of the Civil War,” said Dale Burk, owner of Stoneydale Press. “We believe Mr. Turner has shown us the essence of an incredible man in the person of John Owen, a man vitally important to the early history of our community. It’s a story that, literally, has begged telling.” An early and outspoken
advocate of the Native Americans in the region, Owen in fact was married to a Shoshone woman and to facilitate his business ventures traveled extensively throughout the West in those perilous times to acquire supplies for his trading post. He also served for a short period as Indian Agent for the U.S. government. During all that time, Owen kept a detailed journal of the places he went and the people he encountered, which just happened to include such luminaries as a U.S. Army officer named Ulysses S. Grant; Isaac Stevens, the governor of the Territory of Washington (of which the landscape now known as Montana was a part) and namesake of the small town adjacent to the fort, Stevensville; famed road builder John Mullan, and Chief Charlo of the Salish (Flathead) Indians. Owen also enjoyed close friendships with the founders of a nearby settlement first called Hell’s Gate – and later Missoula – but which, because of its more accessible location in regard to travel corridors at the time, ultimately overshadowed the vitality of Owen’s trading post “up the Bitterroot.” Owen’s journals and Turner’s novel also provide insight into a trip late in Owen’s life that he made to Washington, D.C., where he met with President Abraham Lincoln See BOOK, page 3
When the local District Court ruled against the landowners along Hughes Creek who want to keep the gate up that blocks Hughes Creek Road at about the nine-mile mark, they took their case to the Montana Supreme Court. On July 9, the Supreme Court issued an order denying that appeal and supporting the lower court’s order. The landowners petitioned the County Commissioners to abandon the road above the gate passing through their properties in 2016, but the Commis-
sided with the commissioners on sioners denied the petition. The this fact. landowners sued but the District The landowners, members Court upheld the commissioners’ of the Bugli and Cox families, actions. argued that the Board of County The gate was erected in Commissioners exceeded its the 1970’s and has remained in jurisdiction when it denied their place since then. According to the request to abandon the top of ruling, the dispute hinged on the Hughes Creek Road where it length of the road. The landowntraverses their properties. ers based their claim that the road stops at the gate about nine miles The commissioners up on a single map that was made disagreed, finding that the road in 1965 showing the road was only was almost 12 miles long and about eight miles long. The Comprovides access to public lands missioners found in their invesbeyond. The law prohibits the tigation plenty of evidence that county from closing roads that the road was about 12 miles long See HUGHES CREEK, page 11 when it was adopted. The Court
Stevi Council backtracks on approval of legal services contract, confirms new attorney
By Michael Howell
At its July 11 meeting, the Town Council voted unanimously to suspend council rules in order to skip consideration of the mayor’s appointment of Scott Owens as a new town attorney and instead consider awarding the contract to its current attorney, Brian West. With the rules suspended, they unanimously awarded the town’s legal services contract for the coming year to West. But following a telephone call between the Mayor and West concerning the decision, Mayor Brandon Dewey told the council that the Town’s attorney advised them to immediately review their decision and invalidate it because it wasn’t legal. The council did invalidate the contract award to West and subsequently confirmed the Mayor’s appointment of Owens. Details of the contract with Owens will be presented to the Council at its next meeting on August 5 for approval. As soon as council president Bob Michalson moved to suspend
the rules and consider awarding the contract without confirming the mayor’s appointment, Dewey stated that he had consulted with West about the issue of whether it was an appointment or a contract. “In this case it’s both,” said Dewey. “It’s an appointment and a contract. The council needs to approve the appointment and then approve the contract that goes with it.” Michalson went ahead with the motion to suspend the rules and do the contract first and council member Jim Crews seconded it. Crews said it all began with a request for services and the bids had been opened. He said tonight they could either award the bid or reject them all. He said he thought that West made the better candidate. Mayor Dewey asked, “What happens if you make a contract with an individual that I am not willing to appoint?” He said that’s why the appointment was listed first on the agenda. He said the law was clear that the mayor appoints the attorney.
Crews asked what would happen if the council awarded the contract and the mayor didn’t appoint him. “The council would have its own attorney, but not the town,” said Dewey. In the public comment period, Bitterroot Star publisher Victoria Howell said that approving a contract with West would be illegal since the law states that the mayor appoints the attorney. Howell stated that the council had said they wanted to meet Mr. Owens and question him before approving the appointment, but then didn’t ask him a single question when they had the opportunity earlier in the meeting. Jaime Williams commented that the council was in turmoil and lacked leadership. She said the current attorney has let the turmoil continue. “You say you want change. If you want a change here’s an opportunity,” she said. Lori Luporini suggested that See COUNCIL, page 3
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Beekeepers of the Bitterroot hold annual hive inspection Story and Photos by Jim Hamilton
The Beekeepers of the Bitterroot conducted their monthly meeting July 13, 2019 at the Teller Refuge apiary location. The apiary is situated just off Quast Lane west of the Teller Main office outside of Corvallis and is a project formulated by the local high school. It is maintained by Corvallis High Sschool science students and the five hives can easily be seen from Quast Lane because of the distinctive Blue Devil paint job adorning each box. The Bitterroot Beekeepers serve as advisors to the students and Teller provides an ideal location because it has everything bees need: food, water and protection. Loren Stormo from Florence is president of the beekeeper’s club and Senior Apiarist Al Pernichele, who lives east on Quast Lane, gave presentations during the hive inspections. These presentations and inspections are important for beginning beekeepers. Situating the apiary within Teller Wildlife Refuge fits quite well with the
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refuge’s ongoing ecology and naturalist community programs and having over 50,000 pollinators flying around benefits the farm and gardens adjoining Teller.
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to advocate on behalf of the Salish Indians and his good friend Chief Charlo that the reservation being established for the tribe should be in their homeland of the Bitterroot Valley – which, of course, in the wake of Lincoln’s assassination, did not happen Author Bill Turner developed the authenticity of his novel about Owen’s story largely by many years of careful study of Owen’s extensive journals. He also was aided in his research by the extensive historic record of Owen’s interplay with the leading citizens of his time and place. A highly educated man, Owen is credited with establishing the first major personal library in Montana and during that time actually shared his books with the likes of Granville Stuart, Angus McDonald, and other icons of Montana’s early recorded history. Much of Owen’s last years of life involved considerable mystery, intrigue and tragedy as he apparently developed a form of dementia in the wake of his beloved wife’s death and was forced into virtual imprisonment, for several years, in a “mental” hospital in Helena – and then taken back to his family in Pennsylvania where he lived out the remainder of his life. Turner lives in the Rattlesnake Valley in Missoula. He earned his B.A. in English from the University of Montana in 1975 with an emphasis on creative writing and secondary school education. Turner studied writing with Richard Hugo and William Kittredge and was fiction editor
the town attorney be required to attend every meeting. Council member Robin Holcomb said that she has asked to have the attorney attend meetings but the mayor turned her down. The council voted unanimously to award the legal services contract to Brian West. A recess was called after the vote and prior to considering the mayor’s appointment of Owens. Upon returning to business, Mayor Dewey said he had taken the opportunity to call the Town’s attorney to ask about the decision they had just made because it raised some flags in his mind. “It certainly raised some flags for Mr. West,” said Dewey. “His advice as a practical matter was to reconsider the motion you just made and back out of it. There is no contract for services with West on the agenda tonight, nor could you force Mr. Owens’ agreement on him.” Dewey said it meant there was no contract to approve yet, there were only some proposals. He said the timing was off on the process. Dewey said that West advised reconsidering the contract award and not following through with it. Crews made a motion to reconsider and then said, “I move we reject all bids for the proposals.” That motion was approved unanimously. The council next considered the Mayor’s appointment of Owens as Town Attorney. Crews moved to affirm the appointment of Owens. Without any discussion among the council the vote was taken and the appointment was approved on a 2 to 1 vote with Michalson casting the dissenting vote. The council also confirmed
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Bill Turner, author at the time of CutBank literary, magazine. He spent 10 years working seasonally for the Lolo and Bitterroot National Forests and, while working at the Stevensville Ranger District, a visit to Fort Owen State Park sparked his life-long interests in the history of the trading post, the Bitterroot Salish Indians, and in Stevensville. For a time, Turner was editor of the weekly newspaper, the Ronan Pioneer in Ronan, Montana, and also worked as a reporter for The Missoulian. He recently retired after a 20-year career as a carpenter for the University of Montana. “Warm Side of Heaven: The Life and Times of John Owen” was issued in 6x9-inch softcover format, 192 pages, retails for $19.95, and includes a photo section that illustrates early artistic perceptions of Fort Owen, as well as a famous painting by Peter Tofft of Fort Owen in 1865, plus portraits of a several key historic figures who shared the limelight at the time with John Owen. The book is available at many bookstores and gift shops in the region, as well as direct from Stoneydale Press, 523 Main St., Stevensville, MT 59870, phone 406-777-2729 or at the firm’s website: www. stoneydale.com.
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special fireworks training and considered all the factors involved before approving the fireworks display. He said the chance of fire from fireworks of this sort was minimal and that firefighters were on hand in case something extraordinary should happen. Victoria Howell, publisher of the Bitterroot Star, which sponsored the Western Heritage Days event this year after the Main Street Association dropped the celebration from its calendar, also defended the event’s fireworks display, stating that the fireworks were publicized in advance in newspapers, on radio stations, with a widely circulated flyer and on social media. She said it took place with full approval by the Town Council, the Fire Chief and the owner of the adjacent building and parking lot, was fully insured and was properly handled in every way. She said that she personally cleaned up the debris in the alley and had a video to prove it, although she didn’t get to it until Monday evening because she had a paper to put out. Howell said that the celebration almost didn’t happen this year. She said that the Main Street Association which had been sponsoring the event began circulating the idea that Main Street businesses didn’t want it. “We knew that couldn’t possibly be true,” said Howell, “and in fact we took in over $16,000 from local businesses and had prizes donated and a lot of in-kind contributions. The event was so successful that we will be able to make a significant contribution to the Stevensville and Lone Rock school backpack food programs in which kids discreetly receive backpacks full of food to take home.” Howell said that it was probably the best Western Heritage Days ever. “The bottom line is, you just can’t please everyone,” she said.
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that the Council might suspend rules related to the appointment of a candidate from Stevensville,” wrote Meloy. “However, the notice did not contain any reference to proposed action actually appointing someone to fill the vacant Ward 2 position. Likewise, it contained no reference to appointing Mr. Crews to fill the position. In past years, the Council has specifically noticed the proposed appointment as a single agenda item and named the individual expected to receive the appointment. Accordingly, the public was not given a reasonable opportunity to weigh in on the selection of Mr. Crews as a result of the deficiency in the notice.” The Star requested that the council convene a separate meeting and give specific notice to the public of the appointment of Mr. Crews and permit the public to participate in that decision before it is finalized. The Council also received a letter from Main Street Association Director Lorraine Roach complaining about the fireworks that culminated the Western Heritage Days celebration. Roach received an email from one person complaining about the downtown fireworks display and said she had heard other complaints. She said many people did not expect the fireworks and were disturbed by them. Although she stated that the Main Street Association has taken no official position on the issue, she recommended sending direct notices to homeowners in the future. She also complained about the litter left from the fireworks in the alley behind the Kohl building. In a related matter, earlier in the meeting Council President Michalson questioned the decision by Fire Chief Jeff Motley allowing the 4th of July fireworks when the town was experiencing a water shortage due to pump failures. Motley defended his decision stating that he had received
the mayor’s appointment of Monica Hoffman as Town Clerk. Hoffman holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. Her previous work experience includes working for Minuteman Jet Center at the Missoula Airport as a customer service representative. Prior to that she worked for the State of Oregon’s Employment Department. Hoffman ‘s appointment was confirmed on a 2 to 0 vote with Michalson abstaining. Michalson expressed concern over the job description for Hoffman’s position which he claims the mayor changed without council approval. The council considered an Inter-Local Agreement and land lease between the Town of Stevensville and the Stevensville Rural Fire District. A motion was made to table the issue to allow for review of the revisions that were included at the request of the Stevensville Rural District. Both Town Fire Chief Jeff Motley and Rural District board member Bill Anderson urged the council to approve the MOU and lease with the revisions. Anderson said they were just language taken from the 2000 lease agreement that needed to be included because they seem to have been forgotten. Michalson withdrew the motion to table and Crews moved to approve the lease agreement with the highlighted revisions and the motion was approved unanimously. The Council approved a resolution vacating the 40 foot alley running through Block 17, lots 3-18 of the Original Town Site leaving a utility easement. In correspondence, the Town received a letter from Helena attorney Mike Meloy on behalf of the Bitterroot Star concerning the appointment of Crews to the Ward 2 council seat. “The agenda for the June 13th Council meeting suggested
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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell
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Western Heritage Days huge success for Stevi community Publishers Victoria & Michael Howell & Staff, Bitterroot Star
We would like to publicly thank the Stevensville Town Council, the Fire, Police and Public Works Departments, and the Mayor, for their help in making Stevensville’s Western Heritage Days possibly the best ever. This event, which is over 30 years old, was established to bring folks to our downtown and show them what a great community Stevensville is. Visitors and locals alike got to eat great food, enjoy the expanded farmers market, sample the chuck wagon meals and see native dancing and drumming at historic St. Mary’s Mission, shop in our stores and linger over a cool beverage and great music on the street. Stevensville’s businesses benefitted hugely from this, and we were able to partner with the 50 Mile Garage Sale this year to bring even more people to our town. But Stevensville Western Heritage Days almost didn’t happen this year. After 17 years of hosting the event, the Main Street Association dumped it, and so the Bitterroot Star picked it up and made sure it happened. The Main Street Association had been circulating the idea that the businesses didn’t want it but we knew that couldn’t possibly be true. In fact, we took in more than $16,000 in sponsorship dollars from our local businesses, and had dozens of raffle prizes donated, as well as in-kind contributions. Even pared down to just a one-day event, the beer garden brought in almost $3,000, the vendor fair and the chuck wagon meals over $2000 each. The event was so successful that we will be able to make a substantial financial contribution to the School Kids Backpack Program at Stevensville and Lone Rock, where hungry kids discreetly receive backpacks full of food to take home for the weekends. And all this was done with a group of volunteers who divided up the workload so no one was overworked or overwhelmed. And then we were able to top it off with an amazing fireworks display, fully sponsored by three local businesses. The fireworks display was publicized on the radio, in the newspapers, on posters and flyers and on social media. The fireworks event happened with full approval of the town council, the fire chief, the adjacent building and parking lot owner, and was fully insured and properly handled in every way. Town police officers
were on hand to ensure the safety of the crowd. And we even cleaned up the debris from the fireworks ourselves (and we have a video to prove it) although we couldn’t get to it until Monday evening because we had a newspaper to put out! We have received so many positive comments about all aspects of the events, including the fireworks, which drew the ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ of the large crowd that watched from E. 3rd after the dance. Business owners have told us they had spectacular results that day. We were told by the owners of the Stevensville Hotel – which was fully booked and had to turn people away – that their guests said they absolutely loved the fireworks. What a way to top off a perfect day in Stevensville and kick off a great summer! Those positive comments really mean a lot to our volunteers and to the Bitterroot Star. The accolades we’ve received for Stevensville Western Heritage Days far outweigh the very few criticisms. But the bottom line is, you just can’t please everyone. Apparently the Main Street Association received some negative comments about the fireworks, and we got one complaint about the fireworks debris. As founding members of the Main Street Association, we believe it’s essential that the Association and its representatives spend time talking to ALL the downtown business owners. The majority of their comments were positive and that’s what should be shared, not a couple of complaints from, well, who was that again? Again, thank you to everyone for the various parts they played in this year’s Stevensville Western Heritage Days, whether it be stepping up to chair the committee, as Bob Cumming did, investing financially as a business sponsor (which 23 local businesses did!), providing in-kind services, donating to the food drive, volunteering to help organize and put on the many activities, or just attending! We truly appreciate everything that all of you did. And we are so proud to be part of this community.
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Dear Editor, What is the US Climate Alliance? It is a domestic group formed specifically to undermine President Trump’s excellent decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now, by executive order, Part-time Governor Steve Bullock has undermined all of Montana by aligning Montana with the US Climate Alliance. This is so wrong. To begin, Montana is the Treasure State, not the “Fly Fishing State.� Sure, Montana is a great state for recreation, but to quote Senator Al Olszewski, “Montana’s wealth comes from the ground.� Our natural resources and our Ag products are all within the sphere of the carbon footprint Bullock wants to eradicate. He wants to eradicate your way of life. He wants
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to eradicate your livelihoods. In his executive order announcement, Part-time Governor Bullock said to ask any Montanan and we Montanans would say, “climate change is real and poses a serious threat to Montana.â€? You, sir, have lost touch with Montana and Montana values. You further prove this, sir, by rubbing shoulders with Jane Fonda‌got her money and endorsement, did you? You may represent Jane Fonda now, but you forgot Montana. This executive order by Parttime Governor Bullock isn’t one of those things we can ignore. Why? Because our very livelihoods are in danger of eradication. We have to act now. How? By filling Governor Bullock’s mailbox with letters and insisting that our state senators and representatives take the action necessary to put an end to our eradication. Write those letters now. Today! TJ Smith Billings
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Editor’s Note: This is a slightly revised version of a letter that was presented to the Stevensville Town Council on July 11th.
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Dear Editor, People with bleeding hearts for illegal immigrants need to have a strong dose of reality. Just because one thinks we should let illegals in doesn’t mean it is a good idea. All countries have a long list of immigration laws and requirements, just like the U.S., to apply for citizenship in that country. Here one must get a Submit of Petition to follow which has the laws and regulations one needs to follow to apply. To come here one must have proof of documentation that they have had vaccines that are required along with having had a medical exam while still overseas to show they are in good health. If found they are not in good health they are denied coming to the U.S. These illegals are FORCING their way here without following proper channels and have no documentation that they have been vaccinated. They are bringing in diseases like cabies, flu, chickenpox, TB, and worse. Right now there are over 2,000 illegals quarantined with contagious diseases. This is costing us tax payers plenty! Our laws also state that those of immoral conduct, beggars, drunkards, narcotic addicts or not of good moral character, and those whose behavior is offensive to the standards of our country are not allowed. Many of these people ARE NOT of good moral character,
are sick and only want to SUCK off the free meal ticket (also costing us excess amounts of money in taxes) that they can get. I saw some statistics that showed it cost the U.S. more money to feed and give medical care to illegals than it would to build the wall. Those who went through Ellis Island had to be vetted and a medical exam was required. Anyone with signs of contagious disease, poor health or metal disability were not allowed here and many were sent back to their own countries. So bleeding hearts, don’t tell me all about how the poor immigrants came to this country and we just opened our arms. NO! They first had to go through a process and had to be healthy. Just another fact. Many of these children who come in these caravans have no parents and are being reaped multiply times. So once again bleeding hearts you are just encouraging young girls and boys to be violate with your permissive attitudes, hope you are proud. There is by law, a quota of how many legal immigrants can come here each year. These illegals are by violating our laws, are taking away from those who want to come here legally. We don’t need more beggars (which they are) and diseased people here sucking off the welfare and medical benefits bringing bigger expenses to our nation. They have NO right here and if they want to
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come then they can get a submit of petition and follow our laws and come legally. We ARE NOT morally responsible for other countries people and problems, we have enough of our own and should put AMERICANS first not illegals. Dee Gibney Hamilton * Unedited
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the largest most catastrophic fires including drought, low humidity, high temperatures and wind. He singled out wind as a key factor and said that high winds accompanied every severe wildfire that he studied. Even a grass fire driven by strong enough winds can overcome significant fire mitigation efforts and he had pictures to prove it. Luckily most fires are low or medium intensity burns and even catastrophic severe fires often leave a patchwork of low and medium burn areas that can aid in revegetation and reforestation. Wind is a key factor in how fires move across the landscape, sending out burning embers that can travel for miles in front of the fire storm. Wuerthner had plenty of photos to back up his observations. Photos from the Paradise Fire in California show green trees sprinkled across the area where all the homes were burnt to the ground. It was not a wall of fire that moved through incinerating everything in its path. It was more like a rain of fire with embers falling on roofs sometimes covered with wooden shingles. Fire-proofing your home gives a person the best chance of it surviving a fire than doing extensive fuel reduction in the surrounding forest. Once homes start burning, the fire gets much hotter. Not only that, the remains are often toxic. Paradise, where 95% of the homes burned, is now a Super Fund clean-up site. According to Wuerthner, one study of wilderness fires that burned between 1972 and 1987 found that out of 235 fires, 222 self-extinguished before reaching five acres in size. Also worth noting is the effect of climate on wildfires, he said. We think fires are growing ever bigger and more catastrophic than ever before but that is not the case. A graph showing the acreage and severity of forest fires shows that leading up to the 1930’s huge fires burned across the western landscape, sometimes burning up to 40 to 50 million acres. Then we entered a period of cooler wetter weather between the 1930’s and 1980’s and the acreage and severities of fires dropped significantly. Since the 1980’s we have seen the firestorms returning.
But there are a lot of reasons to set aside wilderness areas other than to preserve an area where natural fire regimes can still play out. They are places to hike and recreate. They are places of beauty and Wuerthner notes that studies have shown that the experience of beauty makes people nicer. There is a spiritual element involved as well, he said. “It’s a place for spiritual contemplation,� he said. “It’s a place where some people feel closer to their creator.� It’s also a good place to learn about the natural world. It performs an ecological service by providing critical habitat for wildlife. Wuerthner raced through the hall of fame of wilderness advocates from Henry David Thoreau, to John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot, Aldo Leopold, Bob Marshall, Howard Zahniser, Bud Moore and E.O. Wilson, with plenty of inspiring quotes about how we find in wilderness the salvation of the world. All these people saw in wilderness something essential to the human spirit and to the earth that is in desperate need of preservation. Wuerthner calls Wilderness designation and the creation of National Parks the “Gold Standard� for conservation. Wuerthner points out that all the same arguments being made today were made in the beginning of this effort at preservation: that we need to log to prevent forest fires and that wilderness designation locks up the woods and will lead to economic decline. A recent study of over 1,500 fires in the West, he said, shows that the highest severity fires occur in managed timber lands. Concerning locking up the woods, both the Kalispell and the Bozeman Chambers of Commerce lamented the establishment of Yellowstone and Glacier Parks. They claimed taking those woods out of service would kill the local economy. History, said Wuerthner, has proved both chambers wrong as these parks have become some of the greatest drivers of Montana’s economy. Wuerthner also put in a plug for keeping mountain bikes out of the wilderness and out of Wilderness Study Areas. He said that recent studies have shown that a mountain bike trail creates a twomile-wide swath that is avoided by many wild animals. He said mountain bike trails could potentially fragment the wildlife areas within the wilderness. Wilderness experience can teach us essential things like restraint and self-discipline, according to Wuerthner. It’s a place where we can learn how to treat other people, the animals and the landscape itself with the respect they deserve.
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Hamilton Senior Center activities
Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m., Toenail Care with Theresa by apt.; Bingo 1st & 3rd weeks, 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Toastmasters 6:30-8 a.m.; Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.; Clogging 1-4 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge for Fun 10 a.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday: Stretch Exercise 9-10 a.m.; HSC Board meeting 3rd week Friday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Pinochle 1st & 3rd weeks 1 p.m. Saturday: Special Bingo 1st week 12 p.m.; Flea market 8 a.m.2:30 p.m. Sunday: Bridge 1-5 p.m. For info: 363-5181.
Stevi Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 1st & 3rd Friday: Cribbage, 3-5 p.m. Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.
Victor Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday - Men’s Coffee, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, dessert, beverage. Donation 60 and over $3.50, under 60 $6 (RSVP 642-3320) Tuesdays: Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pinochle with snacks, 7 p.m. Fridays - Ladies’ Coffee, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Victor Senior Center is located at 246 5th Avenue.
Florence senior lunches
Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.
Lolo senior lunches
Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches
through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.
Golden Agers
The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multibid racehorse) are played on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 363-0142.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Monday: 7 p.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 5475 Farm Land Road, Lolo Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence 3rd Saturday: Women’s Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 224 Linder Street, Florence Sunday: Big Book Study Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Victor Senior Center, 243 5th Ave. Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.
Al-Anon
Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.
Narcotics Anon
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).
Free Indeed
Free Indeed, a faith-based addiction support group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 230 3rd Avenue in Victor. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S.
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Overeaters Anon
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.
Morning TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Weigh-in starts at 8 a.m. and meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are fun while learning to eat healthier and lose some pounds. Guests are always welcome. Call Becky at 642-6368 or Margie at 375-5439 for more information. Check out the website at www. tops.org.
Evening TOPS
The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.
Exercise classes
The following sessions, all by donation, are held at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th: Mondays: Zumba Gold & Chair Zumba, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays: Chair Yoga, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Zumba Gold, 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi, 4 p.m. Fridays: Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Indoor Walking: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.12 noon. Please log in, 16 laps is a mile!
WIC clinics
Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$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.
DCPL storytime
Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.
NVPL storytime
Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Sapphire Quilters The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of 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.
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Doll Club
The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.
Model train club
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville on the First Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m., or by special request. The club has added two new displays to its layout site: a new roller coaster and a new carnival ride. These additions should be particularly enjoyed by smaller children. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
Radio Club
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.
Draft Horse and Mule Club
The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of every other month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Claudia at 406642-3477.
Three Mile bingo
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 continued on next page
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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. Call Janice Lee at 360-9895 to volunteer or for more information.
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 Librar-
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 ies 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.
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 next concert of the season will be Thursday, August 8 at 7 p.m. at the bandshell in Claudia Driscoll Park in Hamilton.
Wednesday Three Mile Coffee Farmers Market A farmers market will be 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.
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
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 East-
side 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 23 - Big Sky Mudflaps July 30 - Susan Gibson Aug. 6 - Frederico Brothers Aug. 13 - Community Band Aug. 20 - John Floridis.
Genealogy help
Ever want to trace your Genealogical History? Jean Jensen will help you with your creation of a Family Tree. Learn how to get started or get help with more advanced research at no cost to you. Pedigree charts and family work sheets available. Stop by the Victor Heritage Museum on Fridays this summer from 1 to 4 p.m. The Museum is located on the corner of Main Street and Blake Street in downtown Victor. For more information call 642-3997 or 363-3165.
Wednesday, 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.
Thursday, July 18 Back Country Horsemen
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 18th at Boulder Creek Horse Camp. Drive south on Hwy 93 and turn right onto West Fork Road. Drive past mile marker 13 and turn right following the sign for Sam Billings Campground. Follow road to the Boulder Creek Horse Camp. Potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starts at 7 p.m. Be sure and bring your own chair and beverage to drink since this will be an outdoor meeting. Guests are welcome. The group will discuss trail clearing and the Ravalli County Fair project for next month. If you are a rider or hiker who wants to help keep trails open and meet like-minded folks, you’re invited to attend. For more information call Gene at 208-3106326 or check out the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot or on Facebook at: Bitter Root (BR BCH).
Friday, July 19 Pachyderm Club
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, July 19 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speakers will be Terry Backs and Dr. Kate Vandemoer who will give an update on the People’s Compact and the CSKT Water Compact. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.
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.
Saturday, July 20 Adventure Series
“Glittery Butterflies” is the theme of the free adventure series for kids on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Create ephemeral butterflies with bright colors and glitter glue and learn about the benefits of these fantasmagorical pollinators! Cut wings from delicate tissue paper and add sparkles as you glue them to art paper. For more information call the museum at 363-3338.
Museum exhibit
A special opening reception for “Montana Cafe - Good Eats, Good Memories” will be held Saturday, July 20 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. The local eatery may be gone, but the stories still exist in the minds and hearts of all those who remember the iconic restaurant, its big neon sign, and the family who owned it. Come shore your favorite memories of the Montana Cafe and meet the family that ran it. For more information call 363-3338.
Sunday, July 21 Como School House
Como School House group will meet on Sunday, July 21, 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. lecture. Lecture will be presented by Roy Twyman, MD, an academic neurologist who recently retired to the Como area. He has 20 years of experience in neuroscience drug development in the Alzheimer’s area, which will be the subject of his lecture. Public invited to potluck and lecture. Como School House is located 11 miles south of Hamilton on the corner of Hwy 93 and Old Darby Road. For information call 821-3592.
Thursday, July 25 Author Fromm presentation
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 hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show features unique crafts, one of a kind art, and jewelry. This is the 49thannual 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 25thannual Bitter Root Brew Fest. For more information email bitterrootartsguild@gmail.com or visit Facebook @Bitter Root Arts Guild.
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.
Wednesday, July 31
Creamery Picnic Garden Party
The Creamery Picnic Garden Party will take place Wednesday, July 31 at 6 p.m. on the lawn of Bransby Law Firm, 515 Main, Stevensville. This year’s selections for Stevensville’s top citizens will be honored. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served. The event is the kick off for the 107th annual Creamery Picnic which is sponsored by the Stevensville Civic Club.
Thursday, August 1 Space Telescopes & Rockets – the Big Ones
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 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.
Sports Physical Program
All male and female valley athletes in middle and high school are invited to the Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, August 1st, or Wednesday, August 7th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and to the Bitterroot Physicians Clinic South on Monday, August 5th from 5 to 7 p.m. for the annual sports physical program. Hosting the sports physical clinics in both Hamilton and Darby helps to increase the number of students participating, resulting in the school districts receiving more in donations. Over the past 11 years, the Sports Physical program sponsored by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and Medical Provid-
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 ers has raised a total of $97,500 for the valley’s school athletic programs. At all locations, the cost is $25 per student and 100% of the proceeds will be donated back to the students’ school athletic program. Cash or check only, payment is due at the time of visit, no refunds. All participants must have a sports physical form. They are available at medical clinics or through your coach; or online at www.mdmh.org/events. Parents must fill out and sign the sports physical form and accompany their child at the examination. The physical includes height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, vision, evaluations for posture, joints, strength, flexibility, heart, lungs, abdomen, ears, nose, and throat. Marcus Daly Medical Staff members donate their time to make this program possible. For more information, call 363-2211 or visit www.mdmh.org.
Saturday, August 3 Creamery Picnic Pancake breakfast The public is invited to the Creamery Picnic Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 3, prior to the Parade. The Stevensville Masonic Lodge is offering its annual Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Lodge on 3rd and Church Streets (one block off Main Street at the stop sign.) Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, juice, coffee and milk for $8/Adult and $4/Kids 12 and under. Proceeds support “Kindles for Books” and other reading programs in local elementary schools. For more information, email stevilodge28@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 17 Three Mile Community Picnic
The Three Mile Community/ Senior Center Inc. is holding their annual fundraiser picnic on Satur-
day, August 17 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Ambrose Creek Park, 4433 Sunnyside Cemetery Road. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free BBQ (donations accepted), bingo, silent auction, raffles, games for the kids, music, and friendly folks! All proceeds go towards funding the building of a community center at the park. for more information call 360-3385.
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Rick Trauth, pictured at right, is spreading his passion for pickleball throughout the valley, and it appears to be contagious. shops were held and the response was astounding, according to Trauth. Adult Education classes were offered at the Stevensville school and 18 players were trained. The ten-week long class met once a week and concluded in March. So many people got interested that when Old Man Winter put an end to play at Lewis and Clark Park, the group moved indoors and set up a schedule of play at the Nazarene Church in Victor. Trauth said that 20 people at a time attended the sessions held on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings. Then people in Hamilton began to express an interest. Trauth said they met in March with the Ravalli County Commissioners and leased the First Interstate building at the Fairgrounds and set up five indoor courts. “It’s been very well attended,” said Trauth, “from 20 to 50 people a day and growing.” There are two sessions, one from 12 to 3 p.m. and one from 6 to 9 p.m. Trauth said that what’s driving it all is that people love to be active and to be social. It is not a sport that requires extreme physical exertion. But it gets you moving and engaging with other people. Trauth said he was recently approached by Bob Cron and Gary Leese of the Ravalli County Park Board about setting up some courts at the Daly Mansion. That led to about 20 hours of work power washing the old tennis courts and painting in some pickleball courts. The courts are being leased from the Mansion and are open for pickleball play Sunday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “It’s a beautiful place to play,” said Trauth. Trauth said that people really enjoy organized play. According to Trauth, some of the best players in the country, Ron and Shonda Davidson, are teaching workshops here. Trauth, himself, is now a U.S. APA Ambassador. “The whole thing’s grown in a lot of ways,” said Trauth. “Attendance is growing and lots of teaching is being done.” A highlight for the summer will be the pickleball tournament planned at the Lewis and Clark Park during the annual Creamery Picnic celebration.
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Young Buccaneers fall short The Bitterroot Buccaneers, the younger team of the Bitterroot Bucs organization, finished their run for the state title on Sunday after losing to the Missoula Mavs in the semi finals. The Buccaneers defeated the Mavs in pool play on Thursday, 9-6. They also defeated the Bitterroot Red Sox B team in pool play, 5-2. They did lose to the 406 Flyers out of Billings, 4-3, to round out their pool play. On Saturday, the Buccaneers played the Glacier Twins for a chance to advance to the semi finals. The young north Bitterroot
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cross public land that provide access to public lands beyond. Although the landowners argued that the issue was actually settled in 1984 by a District Court, the Supreme Court disagreed stating that no final judgment was ever filed in the case. The court found that by submitting their petition to abandon the road that the landowners “voluntarily chose, accepted, and submitted to the [Board’s] jurisdiction and committed their road dispute to the statutory process… including necessary fact-finding. The landowners are now bound to that process and cannot relitigate these issues in a separate forum.” Justice Laurie McKinnon offered a dissenting point of view, arguing that the board did not have the jurisdiction. “The petition before the Board was to abandon fourtenths of a mile of county road. The Board exceeded its statutory authority when there was no duly filed petition to create a county road but it nonetheless found that
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team jumped out to an early lead, scoring 15 runs in the first two innings. They then had to hold on to that lead as Glacier clawed back into the game, inning by inning. Bitterroot switched their pitchers out to stop the surging Twins. Gabe Philbrick made a diving catch in the top of the seventh inning to give the Buccaneers their second out and Austin Craun finished the game with a strike out for the save. With the win, the Buccaneers advanced to the semi final game against the Missoula Mavs.
After a scoreless first inning, the Missoula bats got hot while their defense held the Buccaneers scoreless. Missoula went on to win, 9-0. The Bitterroot Red Sox B team played in the pool play. They lost to the Buccaneers, 5-2; the 406 Flyers, 8-3; the Mission Mariners, 12-4; and the Cranbrook Bandits, 2-1. The American Legion A tournament will be in Florence next week and will feature the A teams of both the Red Sox and the Bucs.
Hughes Creek Road was a county road extending nearly 12 miles. While the Board was within its statutory authority to grant or deny the petition for abandonment respecting the four-tenths section of the road, its findings respecting the remainder of the road were
not statutorily authorized. The effect of the Board’s actions were that Landowners did not have the opportunity to litigate in a court the existence, location, and conditions of the road, which has long been the practice in Montana.”
Headed to Regionals! The 9U Bitterroot Allstar team won their division at the state tournament in Belgrade over the weekend. They will now advance to the regional tournament in Boise next week. The team is currently raising money for their expenses to get to the tournament. Team members and their coaches will be soliciting donations this week throughout the valley. The team members are from Stevensville, Hamilton, Corvallis and Darby. A gofundme account has also been shttps://www.gofundme.com/f/9u-allstars-are-going-to-regionals? Shown above are the team members and coaches. Top, left to right: Coach Larry Lockhart, Torean McConnell, Cooper Weston, Cash Lockhart, Landon Ekin, Adrian Cardullo, Coach Brad Weston, Coach Chad Ekin; bottom, left to right: Chase Evanoff, Bridger Huddleston, Porter Lockhart, Ryan Bourassa, Rigby Weston, Seven Sloan.
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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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Appointment of Gordene Southwell as Personal Representative of said estate. For further information, the Petition, as filed, may be examined in the office of the Clerk of the above Court. Hearing upon said Petition will be held in said Court at the courtroom in the courthouse at Hamilton, Montana, on the 14th day of August 2019, at the house of 1:30 o’clock p.m., at which time all interested persons may appear and object. Service of this notice is being made in accordance with MCA 72-1301 and 72-3-305. DATED this 11th day of July 2019. Nelson Law Office PLLC /s/Bill Nelson Attorney for Personal Representative BS 7-17, 7-24, 7-31-19. MNAXLP
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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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
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Obituaries Alice Griffin Kohler Stevensville - Alice Griffin (Huggans) Kohler, 105, passed on July 6, 2019 at The Living Centre in Stevensville, MT. Alice was born in Polo, Illinois on February 9, 1914 to the late Richard and Clara Weber Huggans. She was the fifth of 13 children. The family moved to the Bitterroot valley in 1919. Alice married Anthony Kohler on April 30, 1934. They had three sons. The family lived in Missoula during the boys growing up years. Upon Tony’s retirement, they moved to a place on the original ranch. Alice loved gardening and oil painting which she took up at 80 years old. She would say, “You just need to see it through your artist’s eyes.” She enjoyed spending time with family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, always thinking of others first. “To know her was to love her.” She loved her husband and family fiercely. Lived through 15 presidents, five major wars and the Great Depression. She lived on her own on the family ranch until 102 years of age. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 12 siblings, and her oldest son, LaVerne. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald (Barbara) of
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Polson and Antone “Tony” (Elaine Gaye) of Missoula and daughterin-law Joanne Kohler of Kalispell, 12 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren, seven great-greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The visitation was at Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville, MT on Saturday, July 13, 2019. A graveside service officiated by William Zeiler, Alice’s nephew, was held at Victor Cemetery on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Pallbearers include: Brian Kohler, Robert Kohler, Anthony Kohler, Wes Simpson, Justin Skalsky and Greg Colvin. A reception was held at the family property at 441 N. Kootenai, Stevensville, MT. Thank you to the Living Centre in Stevensville who took care of her for the last two years. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.
Corvallis – Donald G. Motley, 84 passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. Don was born on March 5, 1935, to Donald S. and Pebble Adair Motley in Hamilton, Montana. His early years were spent in logging and mining camps as well as at his grandparents’ home. His folks bought property in Darby and started an automotive and welding shop. He taught himself how to drive his dad’s service truck when he was in 6th grade, and began delivering gas and stove oil around town. His folks both worked at the Service Station, so he spent time at his grandparents’ house, where his grandmother, Emma Wetzsteon Motley, a frontier woman, taught him many life lessons. He also worked for the Forest Service manning the Deer Mountain Lookout during high school. After graduating in 1953, he attended MSU, where he was a member of the MSU marching band, and was in the Air Force ROTC. He joined the Army, enlisting in the engineers so he could go to diesel mechanics school. After selling his Indian Motorcycle he bought an engagement ring for his girl, Nancy L. Zilla, to whom he was married for 60 years. At the end of his first eight weeks of basic training he came home and married Nancy,
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and left for Fort Leonard Wood, MO. After a year, Don was given orders to report to Fort Carson, CO to get ready to go to Germany with the 8th Infantry Division. Prior to his deployment their first son, Gregg, was born. Don was sent to Germany, and Nancy followed a month later when Gregg was old enough to travel. Battalion Headquarters, found out that Don was a photographer, and put him on special assignment as a public information specialist. After his assignment he became a tank commander and was put in charge of two tanks. While in Germany their second son, Michael, was born in Augsburg, Germany, and passed away when he was nine months old and they were transferred back to Fort Lewis, WA, where he was a company clerk, training NCO, tank commander and a member of the battalion pistol team. The last year of his enlistment their daughter, Michelle, was born. At the end
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Hamilton - Graham “Corky” Martin, 89, passed away early in the morning, Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center in Hamilton. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.
Rose Marthaller
Butte - Rose M. Marthaller, 72, passed away early in the morning, Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.
of his enlistment they returned home to Hamilton, where Don worked nights at the Connor Sawmill, and days at Hamilton Motors. In Don’s spare time he and Nancy built the Town & Country Trailer Court in Hamilton. During this time two more sons were added, Scott and Jeff. Don attended General Motors School in Tigard, OR. After completion of this school Don went to work in Alaska for B & R Tug and Barge. In 1969, Don opened his own auto repair business, Don’s Auto Haus, specializing in foreign and domestic repairs. 1973 saw the addition of another daughter, Erin. In 1982, Don and Nancy moved to Challis, ID, where Don worked as a mine maintenance supervisor at Cyprus Thompson Creek for 10 years before retiring. After retiring, they once again returned to the Bitterroot Valley. Don was an avid fisherman and also a member of the Assembly of
God Church for many years. Don is survived by two daughters and two sons, Michelle (Ed) Davidson of Puyallup, WA, Scott (Kathy) Motley of Kalispell, Jeff (Vicki) Motley of Stevensville and Erin (Dyrk) Krueger of Corvallis; his nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nancy L. Motley, sons Michael and Gregg Motley, and his parents Donald S. and Pebble Motley. A Celebration of Life will be held, Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Hamilton Assembly of God Church, on 6th and Main St. with Pastor John Weaver officiating. A reception will follow the service at the Assembly of God Church. Private family interment will take place at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. Condolences may be left for the family at www. dalyleachchapel.com.
be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com.
soula. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.
Sandra L. Greene
Missoula - Sandra L. Greene, 77, passed away early in the morning, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at her home in Missoula. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com.
James F. Lucas
Hamilton - James F. Lucas, 72, passed away in the evening, Friday, July 12, 2019, at the Community Medical Center in Mis-
Raymond Chandler
Stevensville - Raymond Chandler, 97, passed away Sunday, July 14 at Welcome Home Valley Care in Stevensville. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Galilee Baptist Church. Whitesitt Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A complete obituary will follow.
Susan E. Lewis
Hamilton - Susan E. Lewis, 70, passed away in the night, Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Memories and condolences may
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