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Casting for Recovery
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Stevi town employees complain about toxic work environment
By Michael Howell
Casting for Recovery (CfR) provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. For women who have had surgery or radiation as part of their breast cancer treatment, the gentle motion of fly casting can be good physical therapy for increasing mobility in the arm and upper body. Couple that with the emotional benefits of connecting with nature, and you’ve got powerful medicine.
The Stevensville Town Council voted 3 to 0 last week to override Mayor Brandon Dewey’s latest policy requiring council members to submit future requests for information directly to the mayor rather than through the office staff. Dewey said the routing of information requests through him was a temporary policy being adopted to deal with his employees’ recent complaints about a toxic work environment being created by council members. “It is not my intent to restrict council’s access to information, it’s just how they access that information,” said Dewey. He said it was a temporary measure adopted to place a buffer between the parties until a more permanent solution to the issues between the council and staff could be worked out. Councilor Robin Holcomb took offense, saying that the Mayor’s memo was not a request
but an order stating that they could no longer ask for information from town staff. Councilor Bob Michalson said that when he asked Town Clerk Audree Tribbensee for copies of all correspondence from his mailbox he was told he had to fill out an information request form. He said he talked to other past and present councilors and they had never been required to fill out such a request form. “We should have the same rights as the mayor,” said Michalson. He said that instead of receiving any information he received an email from Dewey stating that the council was creating a toxic work environment amongst the workers. Michalson denied the accusation and said he’d like to know why the mayor would make such an accusation. “To be clear,” said Dewey, “they came to me and made that complaint. I am just relaying it to you.” He said his policy was put in place to keep people happy
while things are worked out. He told Michalson he would have to ask the staff about the hostile work environment that has been created. Town Clerk Audree Tribbensee spoke up, saying that she was not the person who came forward about a hostile work environment. She said that she was new on the job but has been told and read things in the record that indicate serious difficulties between the council and the mayor’s office have been ongoing for several administrations. “People are assuming that I am the one,” she said. Then she said that Michalson had sent her an email request for all correspondence between every councilor and any administrative staff. She said the request had no timeframe or any other parameters, so she emailed back requesting some parameters to the search. “You just said all correspon-
priorities and schedule to do a project at the request of a private landowner. REC would like to see the project done by next summer. “We haven’t done much in the way of private partnership on paving. I think it’s a model worth trying.” said Commission Chair Jeff Burrows. But Burrows also recognized a problem with the request in that the county was currently not taking on any new pavement projects because it can’t keep up the pavement its already got. He said the county would have to pave 12 miles a year just to keep up with pavement maintenance of their current inventory and they are only doing six miles. He said, “We can’t add pavement to our inventory without good cause,” but then, he said, “this request is exceptional.” Complicating the issue was Road Department Administrator John Horat’s concerns about paving one quarter mile of a half
mile section of road. He said it left a quarter mile of gravel road “in the middle of nowhere” that would need to be graded. He said operationally it was not a good idea to pave only half of a section of road. There was discussion about the increased traffic expected in the area once the company builds its proposed 50,000 to 60,000 square foot complex. There was lots of discussion about trying to get other landowners along the road to participate in the cost share. In the end the commissioners decided to approve the deal because of the exceptional circumstances, the expected increase in traffic and associated safety concerns, and the fact that the company provides citizens of the county with a valuable service in terms of providing power infrastructure and providing
Program uses fly fishing, Commissioners agree to nature to help cancer patients pave section of Bell Crossing By Michael Howell
We could say of many Montanans what Norman Maclean, author of “A River Runs Through It,” said about his family, I think, “In my family there was no clear line between fly fishing and religion.” It’s definitely more than just a sport. It can be a very healing event. This is what breast reconstruction surgeon Dr. Benita Walton and professional flyfisher Gwenn Perkins Bogart realized over 22 years ago when they founded Casting for Recovery, a non-profit organization headquartered in Manchester, Vermont, based on an innovative program focusing on improving the quality of life for women with breast cancer.
Casting for Recovery (CfR) provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. The retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life, and experience healing connections with other women and nature. The retreats are open to women with breast cancer of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery. The healing program is unique. For women who have had surgery or radiation as part of their breast cancer treatment, the gentle motion of fly casting can be good physical therapy for increasing mobility in the arm and upper body. Couple that with the emotional benefits of connecting with nature, and you’ve got powerful medicine.
The organization currently offers 60 retreats across the country, serving 800+ women each year. To date 8,000+ women have been served. CfR relies on the support of more than 1,600 volunteers nationwide, including medical and psychosocial professionals, fly fishing instructors and alumnae. Given that fly fishing has so much to do with it, it’s not surprising that the organization should end up moving its headquarters to Bozeman, Montana as it recently did. Nor is it surprising that the Bitterroot Valley has become the home of its national fundraising event: Cast One for Hope. Peg Miskin of Hamilton See RECOVERY, page 3
By Michael Howell
The Ravalli County Commissioners made an unusual, and perhaps precedent setting, agreement to what was called an “exceptional” request from the Ravalli Electric Cooperative. The County agreed to provide the labor to pave a quarter mile of Bell Crossing Road to the west of the Highway 93 intersection, if the company would pay for the materials. Bell Crossing Road, west of Hwy 93, is currently a gravel road. But REC has purchased land at the intersection with plans for the construction of a large complex at the site and offered to pay for the materials to pave the road if the county would do the work. The cost of materials to pave a quarter mile of road was estimated at about $26,000 to $28,000 (if the cost of top seal was added). The precedent possibly being set is for the County to jump out of its established pavement
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Lightning ignites new fires
Jeff Gray of Freestone Fly Shop in Hamilton is one of 17 local guides who donated services for the Cast One for Hope event last year. Sheila Anderson came all the way from Texas to participate.
As of Monday, firefighters were currently working on seven new lightning-caused wildfires on the Bitterroot National Forest. Thanks to quick response by fire crews and aviation resources, all of the fires are small – 1/4 acre in size or less. All of the fires are located south of Darby on the southern end of the Forest. The Tin Cup fire is ¼ acre and is located west of Darby up Tin Cup drainage about one mile from the road. Smoke was visible on Monday from Darby. The six other fires are located on the
West Fork District east of Painted Rocks Lake near Jew Mountain. Eighteen firefighters and two helicopters responded to the fires which are being actively suppressed, under a full suppression strategy. The helicopters assisted with bucket work (water drops) on numerous fires to help control the spread, until firefighters could reach them. All of the fires are burning in remote locations and crews had to hike in or be flown in by helicopter. There were more than 50 confirmed lightning strikes on the southern end of the Forest on
Monday morning. The storm that came through also brought minimal precipitation with most weather stations reporting light rainfall (.02 inches). The lightning-caused Goat Mountain Fire in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness was discovered on August 19th. As of Monday, it was 1/10th of an acre and located one mile southeast of Salmon Mountain Lookout. Due to its remote location with no structures threatened, the fire is being allowed to play its natuSee WILDFIRES, page 3
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continued dence and I just asked for clarification,” she said. “But I do agree with my fellow staff members that there is a hostile working environment here. In my thirty years of doing municipal work I have never seen a council so hostile to the mayor’s position that it flows over to staff by association I guess.” She said it made her feel that because she works for the mayor she is considered “a bad person and treated with the same manner of disrespect.” Pat Groninger, a former mayor and former council member, said, “I know you ladies get beat up, not just by one or two councilors but by the public too. But you don’t work for the mayor, you work for the town.” “But he’s my supervisor,” said Tribbensee. “Yes, but he can be overrun… the mayor can’t tell you what to do unless he hears it from the council,” said Groninger.
“The council sets the rules and sets the laws. They have the right to access you ladies at any given time during working hours. The toxic environment starts with you. When they say ‘yea’, you say, ‘OK’.” Councilor Stacie Barker said she had been trying to get information verifying that the mayor had really reimbursed the town for some expenses but has not gotten a direct response. She called the answers she got from staff “lying.” “I can’t trust somebody right now,” she said. “You are not on my trust list as a mayor and you want to say we created a toxic environment.” Dewey reiterate that it was not his complaint, it was a complaint brought to him by his staff members. “Do you want me to just say ‘suck it up, buttercup’?” he asked. Bill Perrin, another former council member, said that it was clear here that some members of the council had created a hostile environment. “We saw evidence that the council at least in some
portion is creating a hostile work environment to the point that we saw emails stating that you were ‘going to make the mayor’s life miserable, just like we did Paul Ludington’ which you did and he quit.” Perrin said the intent was clear and admitted by Michalson. He said that is what has to change. Michalson admitted making the statement but called it “an inside joke between Robin [Holcomb] and I” that was taken the wrong way. He then recalled how several months ago the mayor slammed a door in his face to shut him out of a meeting with the Town’s attorney. He said that was shutting the door, not just on him, but on the whole council since he is president. He added, “I’m just as much to blame as Mr. Dewey. I’ll take 50% of the blame. I’ve got big shoulders. But I won’t take 100% of the blame because it works both ways.” He said having to go through the mayor to get information was not right. The Council voted to override the mayor’s policy by a vote
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of 3 to 0 (Raymond Smith was absent). Next on the agenda was discussion and possible decision about initiating an “independent investigation” into the claims of a toxic work environment. This was also requested by the Town’s Attorney, according to the mayor. Michalson said, “Do we want to continue this dancing around the dozie? Or do we want to get together and start working as a team? If we do, then let’s go that way and if not, let’s have the investigation.” Dewey said that the League of Cities and Towns was contacted and agreed to facilitate a meeting between the council, mayor and staff as a workshop with assistance from the Local Government Center and MMIA. “I don’t know that it would necessarily address the hostile work environment, but I suppose it would,” he said. Michalson said that the toxic work environment has been around for at least three years. “It didn’t just start when you came in,” he said. Dewey said that he didn’t think the money for an investigation would be wasted. “It’s worth noting that in the past decade this organization has paid out $90,000 in wrongful discharge and harassment claims,” he said. He said the workshop could prevent future claims and give them some tools to address the issues with the staff. He said he did not ask the League of Cities and Towns to conduct an investigation but to facilitate a conversation and provide mediation. The motion to initiate an independent investigation into the allegations of a toxic work environment was defeated by a 3 to 0 vote. The council also decided to re-open the Temporary Fishing Access Site that was constructed on the Town’s River Park property. The temporary site was created last summer when the former owner of Fort Owen Ranch put up concrete barriers preventing use of the traditional FAS next to the
bridge. The temporary site was closed this year during high water and the floodplain permit required for working at the site has since expired. The council heard from members of the public that the original approval for an FAS on town property was met with stern resistance from the public but agreement was reached to construct a temporary site while a permanent location was sought elsewhere. Some land belonging to the county on the west side of the river at the bridge was identified as a possibility and the county agreed to give the property to the town. Before that site could be analyzed and a design approved by FWP engineers, however, the Fort Owen ranch changed hands. The new owner agreed to re-opening the traditional site by the bridge, which was always considered the best site by FWP engineers, and plans to enlarge and improve the FAS with parking and picnic tables and some camping areas with a toilet have also been agreed to. The Public Works department made a recommendation to the council not to re-open the temporary FAS on Town property because a permanent site at the bridge was already being established. They recommended looking at the recent EA done for that development to see if it met the deficiencies they were concerned about. Although members of the public who were involved in the initial decision to put in the temporary site insist that they agreed to it only on the condition that it was temporary, former mayor Jim Crews disagreed. He insisted that the council decided that it would be a permanent site. Police Chief James Marble said that he would recommend re-opening the site temporarily. He said there is a real congestion issue posing safety hazards at the traditional site that may not be resolved until the full FAS is finished with its planned improvements and that by opening the Town’s site temporarily, conges-
tion could be relieved. The Council voted 3-0 to re-open the site on the town’s property. The Council, in another 3-0 vote, refused to adopt the wages and salaries presented by the Mayor for all town employees. Holcomb and Michalson both refused to approve the pay schedule because it contained a job description for an aerobics instructor at the pool. They claim the mayor made up the job description without council approval, so it is invalid. Michalson said if the council approved the wages and salaries with the unauthorized job title it would create a bad precedent. He said that the power to create job titles belonged to the council and not the mayor. “If we give this power to the mayor, what’s next? Soon the council will have no authority,” he said. Although there was some question as to being able to approve a budget without approving the wages and salaries first, the council did approve a budget on a vote of 2 to 1 for this fiscal year after the mayor told them it was possible to do it and was the common practice. In other business: • The council approved a resolution requesting distribution of $13,000 in Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability funds for use on the 3rd Street improvement project. • The approved a task order agreement between the Town and HDR Engineering regarding Phase IV of the water system improvements project which involves the proposed construction of a new water reservoir in town. • A Master Agreement for professional services with Morrison-Maierle Inc. engineering was approved. • A design-only grant application for taxiway improvements at the airport was approved as well as a task order approving the reconstruction of the taxiway and the taxiway lighting. • The Council also consented to the Fire Department’s Volunteer Roster.
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has been a member of Casting for Recovery for 14 years. Miskin said that the organization launched a Western Montana program in 2011 and that women from Ravalli County have attended every year. This past March they had 35 applicants from Western Montana and six of those were from Ravalli County. Participants were chosen by random selection and two turned out to be from Ravalli County. A kick-off Party for the Cast One for Hope event is scheduled to take place at Flying Horse MT in Corvallis on Friday, September 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. It is a casual reception open to anglers, guests, and local community members. The evening will include delicious edibles, local spirits, and music.
members of Sisters on the Fly. The Cast One for Hope live and silent auctions will feature everything from custom jewelry to bucket-list fly fishing trips. Tickets may be purchased and more information obtained online at https://castingforrecovery.org/events/cast-onefor-hope/ Local fishing guide Jenny West has donated her services to the organization for the last four years. She said that the fundraising event brings in people from all over the country and is an economic boost to the county. “I got involved because I know what fly fishing does for me,” said West. “I call it my control/alt/delete. It soothes my soul. And that’s what these people need.” She said releasing a trout that you have caught can be a poignant moment and for some it can be a bridge to how they feel about cancer.
Victim’s name released Wildfires On Monday, The Ravalli County Sheriff / Coroner’s Office released the name of 28-year-old Rachel Verity Warr as the victim in last week’s drowning death at Lake Como. Warr and another adult female were swimming and paddle boarding on the lake when the incident occurred. Sheriff/Coroner Steve Holton confirmed the cause of Ms. Warr’s death as drowning. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. Ms. Warr was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident. The Ravalli County Sheriff’s
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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell
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Committee urges federal approval of CSKT Water Compact
By Sen. Pat Connell and Rep. Zachary Brown The uncertainty and expense that would be prevented by imple1855 or “time immemorial�—both of which pre-date many, if not all, of menting the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (“CSKT�) Water the existing rights held by Montana’s farmers, ranchers, and irrigators— Compact is one of the many reasons the Water Policy Interim Commitit will be nearly impossible for an existing water right holder to successtee recently decided to encourage Secretary of the Interior Zinke and fully defend their right. With the Compact, there would be no need for the members of our Congressional Delegation to act on the negotiated litigation in the first place and Montana water users could avoid these agreement. costly court battles altogether. This is why ratifying the Compact is Most do their best to avoid situations where the outcome is crucial. unknown—and rightfully so. Uncertainty, regardless of what type, can Immediate action must be taken to move this agreement forward have potentially catastrophic impacts for both governmental entities and provide legal certainty for the thousands of farmers, ranchers, as well as individuals, which is why it’s critical that the CSKT Water landowners, and water users who have been left wondering whether Compact is ratified. they will have water for their crops or cattle. The decades of costly and The Compact, which is a contractual legal agreement between unnecessary litigation are avoidable, but only if the Compact is ratified. the State of Montana, the federal government, and the CSKT, settles The Compact calls for federal ratification within four years of the legal claims of the tribes by defining their federally reserved water state ratification. Since state ratification occurred in 2015, that date rights. By defining these rights through the compacting process, rather is quickly approaching in 2019. That is why we call on Congress to than through litigation, decades of costly, unnecessary, and time conprioritize this critically important matter for the state of Montana and suming legal battles are avoided. provide our water users, farmers, ranchers, cities, towns and tribes with Avoiding this expense not only saves individuals, taxpayers, and the certainty and finality they need to plan and invest in the future. the State of Montana millions of dollars, but it provides much needed We hope that our outreach to Secretary Zinke and the members of certainty for water right holders. our Congressional Delegation helps spur collaboration and communicaWithout the Compact, uncertainty and litigation will abound. tion between their respective offices on what needs to be done to move If the Compact is not ratified, the CSKT are obligated by state law this vital agreement forward. to move forward with their legal claims to define their federally reserved rights in the Montana Water Court. The CSKT claims, numbering in the Sen. Pat Connell represents Senate District 43 and serves as the thousands and covering approximately 2/3 of Montana, are considered Chairman of the Montana State Legislature’s Water Policy Interim valid unless proven otherwise. Action on these claims will force existCommittee. Rep. Zachary Brown represents House District 63 and ing water users to defend their water rights in court. serves as the Vice Chairman of the Water Policy Interim Committee. However, because most tribal water rights carry a priority date of
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Dear Editor, Kudos to you for publishing your opinion piece “Support for the Media� on August 15, 2018. While it is a sad statement that this showing of solidarity is even necessary in this country, it is encouraging to know that the press will not be silent despite relentless and unfounded attacks, and will remain vigilant in finding and reporting the truth to our communities. From Boston to the Bitterroot, it is essential that the press continue to pursue and report the truth, and fight to protect the American people’s right to accurate information and the First Amendment rights of all. It is important to note that most Americans do not believe that the free press is the enemy of the people. Rather, the press is a vital and necessary component of a free democracy. From McCarthyism to Watergate to the present attacks on the intelligence and national security agencies, the press has served, and continues to serve a crucial role in holding
government accountable, particularly where Congress has failed to speak or act in our defense. Kathleen Olear Stevensville
The media’s failing support
Dear Editor, The news media’s selfaggrandizing editorial entitled, “Support for the media,� was run in more than 350 newspapers nationwide last week. Proclaiming they champion the First Amendment’s free speech, they miss the main point: Yes, everybody believes free speech is important, but very few believe the press should be partisan political activists. The press bristles at being named “the enemy of the people� by President Trump. But, any group that tries to deceive the people with half-truths and sophistry is, by definition, the people’s enemy. Claiming objectivity in their news reporting, they cast aside all objectivity when they portray the news media as pillars of virtue in their editorial. Let’s objectively 222 N 2nd St Hamilton MT
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examine some of the editorial’s claims: 1. They claim the President “works to erode the public’s trust in the media.� In fact, the news media itself has eroded the public’s trust through its obvious bias — its constant (and tiresome) negative reporting on Trump and his administration while suppressing any news of positive outcomes from the President’s policies. The media ignore what is perhaps the biggest news of the decade: The booming American economy. Bloomberg just reported the repatriation of $1.5 trillion back into the U.S. economy because of Trump’s tax cuts. Businesses are booming. They are hiring, giving raises and bonuses, and unemployment is at record lows. Instead, they give us (ad nauseam) trivia that is slanted to embarrass Trump, his cabinet, and his family, offering any “news� that will cast him in a poor light. The economic good news gets even better: The stronger U.S. economy has strengthened America’s influence internationally. Because of our strong economy, pressures on North Korea, Turkey, Iran, China, Russia, even the European Union, are bringing real positive changes that benefit America. But the news media don’t consider any of that newsworthy. 2. They claim “We are your news.� “We are your people.� “We love our country.� Really? “MAGA� is perceived by the news media as hate speech. The news media consistently deny any evidence of American exceptional-
ism, they disparage expressions of American patriotism, and they trivialize traditional American values. Seen through the eyes of the news media, America is a terrible place to live. It’s populated by “deplorables,� there are guns in every child’s hand, and the streets of America are like the OK Corral. Americans are portrayed as selfish because they oppose open borders. They are stingy because they resist handing over their hard-earned property to those who refuse to work. They are racist because, well, that’s a difficult one to prove, but they are racist anyway. Is that what the news media love about our country — the way they portray our country? 3. They claim “There is no educator to compare with the press� (quote from Ida B. Wells, 1892). If the news media’s propaganda and sophistry is the true educator of America, then all is lost. But fortunately, news media readership is in decline as readers look for alternative news sources with less political bias. If truth and the whole truth were offered by the news media, the American public would not be looking elsewhere for the truth. More often than not, the news media lie against the truth or withhold the truth, to support their false narrative about President Trump, America, and Americans. H.G. Wells (not related to Ida) would call the modern news media, “Minitrue� (1984, by H.G. Wells). Americans that understand the founding principles that made America great are not convinced
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Dear Editor, When did the Ravalli County Commissioners (or should we call them the Ravioli County Commissioners) begin to write for Comedy Central? When I read the news story that our commissioners wrote a letter to Attorney General Tim Fox asking him to investigate the funding of environmental organizations such as the Montana Wilderness Association, Montana Wildlife Federation, Montana Mountain Mamas, and Our Land Our Legacy, I actually burst out laughing. Milton Berle, Johnny Carson, Sarah Silverman, Joan Rivers, W.C. Fields, step aside. Let’s give a big hand to Greg Chilcott, Jeff Burrows and Chris Hoffman. It seems that our commissioners are offended by a billboard that is critical of their policies regarding the environment. Therefore, they conclude that a new Montana organization, Our Land Our Legacy, must be taking dark money from outsiders, perhaps even from Russia. Can’t you just picture Vladimir Putin, the former KGB thug, sitting in his office in the Kremlin, keeping track of environmental organizations in Montana and deciding to funnel money to a brand new organization so that it could criticize the Ravalli County Commissioners. Boy, that’s getting a big bang for the buck! Way to go, Vlad! But here is the question. Has anyone heard U.S. intelligence agencies or House and Senate committees suggest that Russia was backing critics of our county commissioners? It seems that these remarkable charges were made by Keith Kubista of Stevensville and were based on the claims of a Washington, D.C. lobbyist named Rick Berman, who has made a career of defending Big Tobacco and opposing environmental regulations. Is he part of the swamp? It appears, also, that Berman has stated publicly that he runs money “through non-profit organizations that are insulated from having to disclose donors. There is total anonymity,� he states. “People don’t know who supports us.� Gee! Does that sound like dark money? When I read the news accounts of the commissioners’ letter, I burst out laughing. It was the best laugh of the day. And I laugh every time I think of it. A laugh a day keeps the doctor away. Keep it up, commissioners. Comedy Central may come calling. But in the meantime, don’t forget the important principle of free speech. And will you investigate everyone and every organization that disagrees with you? Will you investigate Keith Kubista and the organizations to which he belongs and their funding sources? Will you investigate Rick Berman? Richard Ellis Stevensville
Support for Chilcott
Dear Editor, Tens of millions of dollars of “dark money� is currently flooding into Montana, through so-called non-profit, conservation and environmental groups, with the intent of influencing our elections and public policy. This money is undisclosed donations to organizations in an effort to advance their political agenda, and Governor Bullock authored an Executive Order to address this very issue. I agree with Governor Bullock on this issue. Montanans deserve transparency in government and therefore I commend Commissioner Greg Chilcott and the rest of the Commission who unanimously supported an open and poignant letter requesting Attorney General Fox investigate the funding sources of these groups who are working to
advance a radical environmental agenda, which includes the elimination of all natural resource extraction, weakening our economy through the destruction of the timber and mining industries, elimination of grazing allotments, and assaults on private property rights through the implementation of animal “rightsâ€? related policy taking priority over human rights. These groups include the Montana Wilderness Association, Our Land Our Legacy, Western Values Project, Montana Wildlife Federation, Back Country Hunters & Anglers, Montana Conservation Voters and Montana Mountain Mamas. Chilcott said. “In the end, we want Montanans to be represented by Montanans and not by someone who doesn’t live here and share our values. We want to know who it is that is spending so much money to try and shape our opinions. This is all about transparency, we want to let the public know who and why‌ When you start looking at the big money that’s being spent, it’s coming from international sources. It’s not even Americans who are trying to define what we do with our public lands. I find that curious‌ I question their motives.â€? Commissioner Chilcott’s sixteen years as our County Commissioner, as well as the other important leadership positions he’s been elected to, make him innately qualified for the task at hand. Chilcott serves as the vice chair on the National Association of Counties public lands committee where his leadership ensures that Montana counties’ voices are heard on the national level. Additionally, he was recently elected to serve as the 2nd vice president of the Western Interstate Region board who represents counties from 15 western states. Commissioner Chilcott, I concur. I question their motives as well and believe that you are wise to spearhead the effort to find the truth. The citizens of Montana deserve to know. Thank you for taking your responsibility to the citizens of Ravalli County seriously. I appreciate your effort and stand with you in complete support. Patricia Earnest Hamilton
Trump unfit to serve as Commander-in-Chief
Dear Editor, I’m a moderate Republican and a former Captain, Artillery, US Army. I’m greatly concerned about the future of our democratic Republic. The Commander-inChief is unfit to serve! While serving on active duty I served on several Courts Martial Boards. I know that if he had become a commissioned officer he would have been court-martialed under articles of the Universal Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). He would have been given a dishonorable discharge. The three charges would have been conduct unbecoming an officer, making false official statements, and dereliction of duty. Here’s why. Donald J. Trump’s psychological and emotional characteristics render him unfit to be a military officer. He is an “off the scale narcissist.� He is filled with notions of grandiosity, without empathy for anyone, and practices extreme hypocrisy. His notions of grandiosity drive a need to always “win.� He has an adulation itch that must be constantly scratched. He lusts for power and is a bully. In search of grandiosity, his fragile ego drives him to extreme behaviors. In his own mind, he must be perceived as above all others. As noted by various individuals, he is a legend in his own mind. His lack of empathy drives a need to demean all others. He is amoral. The truth is not in him. He constantly spouts outrageous lies to build his own self-image. He brags about sexually assaulting women. He claims to be a Christian but doesn’t follow the Ten Commandments, nor the Golden Rule. In short, he is a man of low character. Character too low to be a military officer! The US Army’s Leadership Standards: Excerpted from The US See LETTERS, page 13
Calendar
Hamilton Senior Center activities
Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturday: Bingo 1st week 12-5 p.m.; Flea care 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Bingo 1st & 3rd weeks 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Toastmasters 12:30 p.m.; Clogging 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday - Exercise 9-10 a.m.; Steppin Out dance class 7-9 p.m.; Pinochle 2nd & 3rd weeks 1-5 pm. Friday – Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 market 2nd week 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday - Bridge 1-5 p.m.; 2nd week Church of Christ Potluck 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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, multi-bid racehorse) are played on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday 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 3630142.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: 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
Al-Anon
Stevensville Al-Anon Group will meet each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at The Living Centre, 57 Main Street, effective January 1. Note change of meeting place. 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. 5th Street in Hamilton.
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.
Professional & Service Directorytt
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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 5 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.
WIC clinics
A WIC clinic is offered in Hamilton Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 205 Bedford St, Suite P, District Courthouse building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College St. in Stevensville. The Victor clinic is open the second Monday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every other month, the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are: 1 $22,311; 2 - $30,044; 3 -$37,777; 4 - $45,510; 5 - $53,243. For each additional family member add $7,733. Pregnant women count as 2 family members. For more information call 375-6685.
Hamilton American Legion
Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday 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 Jerry Esmay, 777-5517.
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Owen Post 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 every month, January-October at 7:30 p.m. for general meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for
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Soroptomist
Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.
Stevi Masons
The Stevensville AF&AM Masons of Montana meet the first Thursday of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Dinner is at 6 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. Activities night is held the third Thursday of the month with dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Fun for the whole family.
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.
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Sapphire Quilters Toastmasters Club The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Charlie Kirk at 361-1146.
Fiber Arts Guild
Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.
Knitters Guild
The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.
Doll Club
The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.
Model train club
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, during the following times: First Friday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m. and third Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
Amateur Radio Club
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.
Draft Horse and Mule Club
The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of the 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 Jasmin at 406-493-4978.
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.
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.
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 406-381-3214 or Jeanine New at 303-929-2430 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 Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. 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 Arleen at 239-1708.
County recycling
The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. Cash paid for aluminum on Saturdays only. Call volunteer coordinator Janice Lee at 360-9895 to learn about volunteer opportunities at either site. Curbside pickup also is available for county residents: call 375-5398 for details.
Clothes Closet
The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of household goods and clothing. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 777-5694 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.
Family Shelter
The Family Shelter of the continued on next page
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Bitterroot meets on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at Canyon View Church, 195 Skalkaho Road. Everyone is welcome.
Church of Christ
You’re invited to attend the Church of Christ located at 1669 Houk Way (one block north of the Stevensville Junction on Highway 93 and one block to the east of Hwy 93). Sunday Bible study is at 10 a.m. and worship services are at 11 a.m. For further information call 777-7310 or 360-2028.
Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Services are held at the Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Road, across from Hamilton High School. Hear inspiring ideas and uplifting music. Meditation begins at 9 a.m., service begins at 9:30 a.m., stay for fellowship in the Social Hall at 10:45 a.m. For further information call Dave Schultz at 381-2355, visit CSLBitterroot.org, or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.
tact 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.
Course in Miracles Study Groups Suicide support Join one of two weekly ongoing and deepening discusgroup sions of A Course in Miracles, a journey of spiritual transformation. The morning class meets Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon; the evening class meets Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m., both at The Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. By donation. New students welcome. For more information visit cslbitterroot.org or call Selma (morning) at 381-6480 or Ken (evening) at 381-2067.
Pregnant/new mom groups
Postpartum Support Circle and Baby Bistro (breastfeeding support) meet on the second Thursday of each month and a Prenatal Support Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at 109 N. 4th St. Suite 104 in Hamilton from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call Sheehan at 6426527 or email bitterrootbreastfeeding@gmail.com.
Dementia Caregiver Group
Are you a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’re invited to join in an informal group on the second Friday each month at 1 p.m. at The Living Center Chapel (second floor), 63 Main, Stevensville to share your concerns and experiences with others in a same or similar situation. If you would like to attend, your loved one is welcome to visit with facility residents with staff supervision during the meeting time. For more information con-
A support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Riverfront Mental Health Center, 209 N. 10th, Suite A (blue building), Hamilton. The group is hosted by Ravalli County Suicide Prevention Alliance. For information email: rwetzel@wmmhc.org or phone 375-4095.
Volunteer opp
The Stevensville Clothes Closet free store is in need of a few volunteers to help sort, wash and hang donated items. The shifts are from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Volunteers can commit to one day per week or all three days. If interested, call manager Gail Fisher at 777-5694. The Clothes Closet is a non-profit free store that accepts donations of clothing, linens and some household items and then offers them to the community free of charge. The Clothes Closet is located at 3862 ALC Way, off of Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville.
Adult open swim
Bitterroot Aquatic Center offers Adult Open Swim on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Enjoy the 91-degree water and work out at your own pace. Call 375-8200 for more information or visit the website at bitterrootaquaticcenter.com
Chair Yoga
Improve your core strength and flexibility with Chair Yoga every Monday and most Wednesdays at 12 noon or 1 p.m. on 2nd
Wednesdays at the St. Francis Pastoral Life Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton. By donation only. Call Cynthia at 370-7609 for more info. Great for any fitness level.
Mindful Stretching Follow a Classical Stretch DVD in a fun group. Meets every Tuesday morning, 9-10 a.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Contact Janis Cooper, 375-5238.
Drum Circle
African Drum Circle is held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries, there are instruments to share. Drum Circle meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 3817220 (jelb229@aol.com) or visit CSLBitterroot.org.
Acoustic Music 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.
Three Mile Coffee Club Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome. Good coffee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 777-3710.
Abraham-Hicks Study Group
Join a weekly Wednesday night discussion group focused on The Law of Attraction through the lens of Abraham-Hicks, a source of universal wisdom and inspiration. Discussion is generated through videos featuring Ester Hicks. Co-sponsored by The Center for Spiritual Living and The White Stone Center. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at 120 S. Fifth Street, Suite 101, Hamilton. By donation. For more info call Jacqueline at 363-2581 or visit CSLBitterrot.org or on Facebook.
Volunteers opp
Volunteers are needed for the Victor Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment support group. This group provides food for the Wednesday evening meetings of the Victor Fire Department. Support group members are responsible for one week per month only. What you decide to make is up to you, serving about 20 people. Soups, stews, casseroles, etc. and a dessert. Call Sharon at 642-3844 for additional information.
North Valley Library board
The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at the library at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Meetings are open to the public and public input is welcomed. The agenda is posted on the front window of the library and on the library’s website at least 48 hours prior to meetings: https://www.northvalleylibrary. org/docs
PEP: Personal Employment Plan
PEP stands for Personal Employment Plan. PEP Talk is a simple 3-step process to develop your tailored employment vision for future success. It is free and especially suited for folks who are unemployed, underemployed, students, career changers and anyone unhappy with their current job. This web-based program which our instructor will guide you through contains personalized vocational guidance as well as information on the Montana job market. After orientation, you can access it on your own. Call 5465344 for more information.
Lunch at Victor Park
Naomi Chapter is serving a hot dog lunch to the public in the Victor Park each Friday through August 24. Serving time is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $5.00 and you get a hot dog, chips, drink and cup of ice cream. Proceeds will be used for Girls State, Naomi Val Moore Musical Scholarship and Western Montana veterans’ groups.
Quantum Group
The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot meets every other Wednesday (next session August 15) at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 515 S. Fifth Street in Hamilton. This is a group of ordinary people who want to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this important field of science. New members invited and welcomed. E-mail blaise.favara@ gmail 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.
Bridge lessons
Free bridge lessons are offered in Hamilton for anyone wanting to learn the game or merely brush up, having played in the past and now wanting to resume the game. Weekly classes start October 10 and end December 5. Call Pam for more information, 361-5723.
Darby adult ed registration
As summer slowly winds down, it’s a great time to start thinking of how to revamp your routine. Whether it’s learning a new skill like CPR/First Aid, getting back into shape after summer splurges with a fitness class, exploring the cultural offerings of our area, or learning how to finally tackle your health insurance, Darby School Adult Ed has the class to support you! Darby School District residents will receive the course catalog in their mailboxes soon. But if you don’t want to wait to register, you can fill out the simple online form now and reserve your spot in the class. There is something for everyone this semester. Courses are all taught by qualified and engaging instructors, and they work hard to create a wonderful learning experience just for you. Plus, at $2/hour and $1/hour for seniors, the price is just right. Read about all of the courses on the online Course Calendar and then use the Online Registration Form to sign up today. For more information, contact Shelby Rogala, 406-381-0732.
Wed, August 22 Vaccines: More Than a Shot in the Dark
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Thurs, August 23 Author at library
North Valley Public Library hosts author Gwen Florio on Thursday, August 23 at 5 p.m. Gwen Florio won the 2018 Writer of the Year (WOTY) award for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Come hear the author discuss her newest novel, “Silent Hearts,” a literary novel set in Afghanistan and her popular Lola Wicks crime series. Learn how the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers assist writers, both published and those seeking publication. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Band concert
The Bitterroot Community Band performs their final band shell concert of the summer presenting a blend of marches, classical, pop, jazz, rock and Broadway tunes. Claudia Driscoll Park on Thursday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 24 Driver safety class
An AARP Driver Safety Class will be presented on Friday, August 24 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, located at 1200 Westwood Drive in Hamilton. The class will begin at 9 a.m. and lasts approximately four hours. While this safe driving strategies class is designed for drivers age 50 and over, all drivers are welcome. The class fee is $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. There are no written exams or driving tests, and Montana mandates an insurance discount for qualified graduates. Pre-registration is advised. To sign up, contact Jones-Korman Insurance at 363-6583 or, for further information, call Thom Ainsworth, Montana State Coordinator at 406-369-0149, or Meade Phillips, Instructor at 520-991-6386.
REC blood drive
Ravalli Electric Co-op will hold a blood drive on Friday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1051 Eastside Hwy in Corvallis. You can register for an appointment to donate online by visiting www.redcrossblood.org, or contact Melissa Greenwood at the co-op at 406-961-3001.
Ice Cream Social
The annual Ice Cream Social at the Victor Heritage Museum will take place Sunday, August 26 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The Social is the Museum’s thank you to community members for their ongoing support of the Museum. Wagon rides from Out West Wagons will be available during the Social. The Museum is on the corner of Main and Blake Streets in downtown Victor. Call the Museum, 642-3997, or Suzanne, 363-3165, for further information.
Tuesday, August 28 Republican Women’s Club
Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, August 28 at 11:30 a.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speakers will be Regina Plettenberg, County Clerk and Recorder, County Commissioners Jeff Burrows and Greg Chilcott and Bill Fulbright, County Attor-
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more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
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The 2018 Ravalli County Fair will take place August 29-September 1 at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton.
Friday, August 31 Let’s Talk
On Friday, August 31, Bonnie Gestring, from Earthworks, will be the guest speaker at the Let’s Talk series from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Frontier Café, Stevensville. Gestring will explain the objective of I-186 which will be on the ballot this fall. Campaigns to promote its passage or to prevent its passage are ramping up. I-186 is a citizen’s initiative that would amend the Montana Code to prohibit the State of Montana from issuing a permit to any new mines unless the new mine can provide sufficient evidence that the operation will not end up perpetually polluting streams after the mine is closed. Bonnie has experience working with mining communities. She is knowledgeable about mining history, mine law and has been working with the proponents of I-186. She will provide her perspectives on why this initiative is necessary. The Ravalli County Democratic Central Committee is sponsoring the series of lunch presentations on issues that matter to Ravalli County Residents. Margaret Gorski, candidate for HD 88, will moderate the discussion (406-552-2072). All are welcome.
Wed, September 5 Stevensville Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will have a brown bag lunch meeting at the Teller Wildlife Refuge near Corvallis on Wednesday, September 5, at 12 noon. A presentation will be given by Executive Director, Sam Lawry. For details, contact Colleen at 273-3973.
Friday, September 7 First Friday at Library
Hear popular duo Charla Bauman and Lawrence Hammond sing and play on Friday, September 7 at 6 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Charla has performed popular hits and poignant originals in the Northwest and Canada since an early age. Her love of vintage pop and country always finds a warm reception and is routinely spiced up with a little rocky blues and folk. Lawrence’s fine guitar work is not to be missed. His songs have been recorded by The Judds, Doc Watson and others. 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.
First-time Homebuyer class
The Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (Bitter Root RC&D) has announced its September first-time home-buyers class. The Saturday, September 15, class will be held 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. Any first-time homebuyers will benefit from taking the class and it is a requirement for most government loans such as FHA and the USDA Rural Development loans. Classes will also be offered in October and November before a two-month winter break. 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, MBOH, NeighborWorks, USDA Rural Direct and Guarantee, etc. for first-time home buyers. First-time home buyers are defined as borrowers who have not owned a home within the past three years. Also, if one borrower has owned a home within the past three years and the co-borrower has not, they still qualify as firsttime home buyers. This may also qualify them for down payment and closing cost assistance. The earlier a prospective homeowner takes the class the more beneficial it can be to them during the homebuying process. Participants must be fully registered by Thursday, September 6, at 3 p.m. This includes payment in full and return of all completed paperwork. All counseling sessions must be completed by Monday, September 9, at 7 p.m. Call 406- 363-5450 to reserve your space today. The one-on-one cannot be scheduled until after payment and completed registration documents are received. If potential attendees are financially challenged, partial to full scholarships are available for those who qualify. The Bitter Root RC&D office is located at 1709 N. 1st Street in the building adjacent to Mildenberger Motors. BR RC&D Press Release 08/09/2018 This program is designed to help prospective homeowners navigate the home-buying process. Included will be discussions on mortgage readiness, credit, bud-
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Thurs, September 27 Raptors of the Rockies at Library
Raptors of the Rockies will give a presentation on Thursday, September 27 at 5 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Come learn about and interact with live raptors. Kate Davis from Raptors of the Rockies is bringing four live raptors to help educate participants in the wonders of western Montana’s hunting birds. This program is especially for adults and teens to provide a quiet and calm environment for the avian visitors. Raptors of the Rockies, a non-profit since 1988, provides quality care to permanently disabled birds of prey, educates the public about raptors, and promotes the conservation and preservation of the habitat required by these wonderful creatures. Kate is the author of many books on raptors, full of wonderful photographs and after the presentation will have some of her books available for sale and signature. Note: Raptors of the Rockies will return at another time for a children’s program, but this one is suitable for adults and teens. 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.
Thursday, October 4 Church Leaders Conference
“Freedom in Christ in a Sexually Liberated World” is the theme of this year’s annual Church Leaders Conference sponsored by Montana Bible College. Register on the website: montanabiblecollege.edu for the October 4-5 event. Sexuality has become a very relevant topic in our world today. Discussion and debate in various arenas often sparks intensely personal responses within families and between friends. As the culture changes rapidly around us, how well are we, as ambassadors of Jesus, doing at understanding the issues and engaging wisely and graciously with those in our workplaces, our neighborhoods, our churches, or even our families? You’re invited to the 2018 Montana Bible College Church Leaders Conference to join in examining topics related to sexuality including: engaging families
Chuck and Cheryl Burgmeier sent in this photo of a female antelope hanging out with a group of deer which included these two fawns in their yard on Iron Cap Drive east of Stevensville.
Antelope sightings in valley A pronghorn antelope was spotted recently in the Bitterroot valley, grazing in the Stevensville area. According to FWP Wildlife Biologist Rebecca Mowry, it is not a common occurrence, but it does happen occasionally. Mowry said that over the years there have been periodic reports of antelope in the valley. She said about four years ago there was a “little band” of females reportedly hanging out on the Stock Farm ranch near Hamilton. This summer there was a report of a sighting on the MPG and youth, church identity and culture, same-sex attractions, and sexual sin and suffering. Register at montanabiblecollege.edu. On or before August 31 -
ranch at the north end of the valley and in June a lone female was spotted on Iron Cap just east of Stevensville. Just last week, a lone female was spotted on a trail cam video on the Brown Valley Ranch north of Iron Cap and may be the same antelope. Mowry said that these isolated wanderers could be coming from the Drummond area where there is a local population. Some antelope spotted in the French Basin at the south end of the valley this summer may have come over from the Big Hole.
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Wed, September 12 ‘Wild Wilderness’ talk What is wilderness? How can we use it? How can we protect it? George Wuerthner is a Bitterroot local who speaks all over the country about wilderness and is speaking at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville on Wednesday, September 12 at 6 p.m. A professional photographer, author of more than two dozen books on natural history and the environment, licensed guide to Yellowstone, biologist, botanist and master of communication science, George is qualified to answer questions you may have about wilderness. If you are interested in wild things, come to this talk to find out what is happening to your local wilderness. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For
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But the bottom line, according to Mowry, is that there really is not a resident population of antelope in the valley. “We are not going to be issuing any hunting licenses for antelope in the Bitterroot Valley anytime soon,” said Mowry. Mowry said that although deer and elk are related species, like sheep and goats, antelope are a completely distinct species and cannot possibly interbreed with deer or elk. She said the pronghorn are the only pure American breed of antelope.
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Volunteers making a difference with Bitterroot river clean up
“We didn’t find as much trash this year” is what the Bitter Root Water Forum heard time and again from their volunteers for the Bitterroot River Clean Up last weekend. Over 100 folks took to the River on August 11th to take part in the annual event. “We had people floating 15 stretches totaling 80 river miles from Marty’s Bridge on the West Fork down to Florence. Plus there were over 30 walking sites along the full 155 miles of the River,” said Heather Barber the Executive Director of the Bitter Root Water Forum. “We heard from most people that there was less litter so people were able to focus on bigger pieces of junk.” A total of 2,290 pounds of trash was brought down to River Park for the event. Notable finds included a TV, 13 tires, a wagon wheel, and most of a gazebo that fell into the river and washed downstream during high-water this spring. By popular vote, the “Best Trash” prize went to a shopping cart BBQ set up found by Carrie Wise. “The Bitter Root Water Forum is proud to put on this event for our community, bringing people together for the health of our River,” said Barber. “We
Above: Volunteers removing a notable find from the river. Eddie Olwell photo. Right: Volunteers Liam Harry, Riley Stiltjes, Austin Durglo, and Janice Lee with dumpster full of trash removed from the River. Photo courtesy of Bitter Root Water Forum. Bottom right: Volunteers removing trash from the river. Eddie Olwell photo. hope that one reason people saw fewer cans and small trash this year was thanks to our Clean Up All Year program.” The Clean Up All Year program is an effort started by the Water Forum this spring, placing free River litter bags at fly shops and grocery stores throughout the Valley. “These mesh reusable bags are great to have in your raft
“Best Trash” prize winner Carrie Wise with her entry of a “Basket BBQ.” Photo courtesy of Bitter Root Water Forum.
to throw your own cans and trash into. You can empty them out at home and take them out on the River again.” Between the Annual Clean Up and the Clean Up All Year, the Water Forum is hoping that people spend more time thinking about how critically important the river is to the community. The Bitter Root Water Forum is a locally driven nonprofit organization that works to bring the community together to protect, enhance and restore the Bitterroot Watershed that we all rely on. For more information about this and their other efforts visit their website www.brwaterforum.org or find them on Facebook. BRWF is a community driven non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the traditions of agriculture, community and recreation by protecting, enhancing and restoring the Bitterroot watershed through on the ground projects and watershed education. We were established in 1993 to investigate and discuss water issues in the Bitterroot watershed, more specifically, water quality and water quantity.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Sapphire Community Health Center to get grant Sapphire Community Health Center in Hamilton will receive $49,639 due to funding newly secured by Montana’s U.S. Senator Jon Tester. As part of his ongoing efforts to deliver affordable health care to all Montanans, Tester recently secured nearly $1 million in funding for community health centers across the state— just in time for National Health Center Week. The Health Center Quality Improvement grants will support 16 community health centers across Montana. “Community health centers provide unique services tailored to the needs of the folks they serve, Tester said. “As your Senator, I’ll continue to fight to make sure these centers have the resources necessary to deliver the timely, affordable health care Montanans need.” Earlier this year, Tester led the charge to secure these resources after the Community Health Center Fund expired and Congress passed four short-term budgets that failed to renew longterm funding for these critical health care facilities. He was the only member of Montana’s delegation to vote to fund community health centers. Tester was recognized as a national champion for community health centers and an advocate for Montana’s patients and medical professionals by the National Association of Community Health Centers for his efforts. In addition to the nearly $50,000 for Sapphire Community Health Center, 13 other community health centers across the state will receive funding.
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Equine WNV cases in state The Montana Department of Livestock has received the first reported cases of equine West Nile Virus in Montana for 2018 in Musselshell and Lake Counties. This follows detection of the virus in mosquito surveillance pools from Cascade, Hill, and Lewis and Clark Counties. Montana typically sees cases of West Nile Virus through late summer and into fall. West Nile Virus affects humans, equines, and birds. It is spread through the bites of infected mosquitos; horses cannot transmit the virus directly to people. Detections of the disease in horses and mosquitos in Montana serve as an important reminder for people to take steps to prevent West Nile Virus infec-
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“There is no direct treatment for the virus in horses, but vaccination is highly effective in preventing disease. Horses that are vaccinated rarely die or are euthanized because of the disease,” said Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, Assistant State Veterinarian. “Vaccination is typically administered in the spring, but may offer some protection even this late in the season. Work with your veterinarian to determine if your horse could still benefit from vaccination.” Horse owners should be aware of the typical signs of West Nile Virus which include: • Fever, loss of appetite and depression; • Incoordination or weak-
ness of the hind limbs; • Muscle or muzzle twitching, drooling. In the meantime, topical insecticides and eliminating standing water may help decrease your horse’s exposure to mosquitos. The mosquitos that carry West Nile Virus are most active at dawn and dusk, so consider keeping your horses off of irrigated pastures and away from water sources during those times of day. The mission of the DOL is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the department, visit www.liv.mt.gov.
The Bitterroot Star Weather Summary Bitterroot Seven Day Forecast
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Today we will see mostly sunny skies with areas of haze, high temperature of 83°, humidity of 31%. South southwest wind 2 to 5 mph. The record high temperature for today is 100° set in 1969. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight with areas of haze, overnight low of 51°. South southwest wind 2 to 5 mph. The record low for tonight is 39° set in 2008. Thursday, skies will be mostly sunny with areas of haze, high temperature of 81°, humidity of 27%. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
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Weather History Aug. 22, 1987 - A cold front lowered temperatures 20 to 40 degrees across the north central United States and produced severe thunderstorms in Ohio and Lower Michigan. A thunderstorm near Sydney, Mich. produced high winds that spun a car around 180 degrees. Aug. 23, 1933 - Dry thunderstorms ignited more than one hundred fires in the Wenatchee and Okanogan National Forests of Washington State. Hot, dry, and windy weather spread the fires, a few of which burned out of control through the end of the month. More than 100,000 acres burned.
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Obituary Michael Charles McChesney Florence - Michael Charles McChesney, 61, of Florence passed away from complications due to cancer Saturday, August 18, 2018. He passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. Mike blessed the McChesney family with his presence on May 17, 1957 at Granite County Memorial Hospital in Philipsburg. He joined his parents and four siblings, two boys and two girls, later to be joined by another brother and sister. The McChesney household was a bustling place, filled with a great deal of love, laughter, sibling rivalry and kids from all over town. Mike was forever the dare-devil and the athlete. His early wrestling career, a passion for which he would maintain all of his life, began on the sidewalk near the steps of the Corner Club Bar with any first or second grader willing to engage in a free-for-all match. The family moved from Philipsburg to Missoula in the mid-1960’s. On Christmas day 1966, Mike unwrapped his first football uniform. His contagious excitement filled the entire house as he pretended to take the field with his favorite Baltimore Colts football team. This would lead to his everlasting passion for the game. After the family’s move to Missoula, Mike would spend his
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Hamilton - Kirk James Black, 59, a prominent Fraternal Sun/Moon Chart This Week Order of the Eagles, state, and Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset local official passed away due Wed 6:43 a.m. 8:34 p.m. 6:39 p.m. 2:58 a.m. New to tongue cancer, in the night, 9/9 Thu 6:44 a.m. 8:32 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 3:51 a.m. Fri 6:45 a.m. 8:30 p.m. 7:55 p.m. 4:47 a.m. Sunday, August 12, 2018, at the Sat 6:46 a.m. 8:28 p.m. 8:26 p.m. 5:46 a.m. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospice Sun 6:48 a.m. 8:27 p.m. 8:54 p.m. 6:48 a.m. First Center in Hamilton. Mon 6:49 a.m. 8:25 p.m. 9:19 p.m. 7:50 a.m. See page 3 Condolences 9/16 RECOVERY, Tue 6:50 a.m. 8:23 p.m. 9:44 p.m. 8:54 a.m. and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuLast Week's Almanac & Growing Degree Days ary.com. High Low Normals Precip Farmer's Growing Degree Days 84 87 91 92 87 87 85
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Missoula - Karl Tolzman, 55, passed away surrounded by family on August 14, 2018.
adolescent years attending Missoula public schools. He graduated from Sentinel High School in 1975. It was during his school years that Mike formed many of his cherished and lifelong friendships. In 1982, he married Karla Vercruyssen in Hamilton, MT. Three years later, their first son Daniel was born, and in 1988, they moved to Florence where their second son Kevin was welcomed. Mike spent most of his working career in the gas and welding products industry and in customer service sector of the trucking business. He lived a life that was full of joy, happiness, and a desire to help others. He dedicated much of his life to the youth sports communities in the Missoula and Florence areas. Little Grizzly Football and Florence Little Guy Wrestling Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Carole J. Foy
Hamilton - Carole J. (Flaten) Foy, 77, passed away in the afternoon, Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the Bee Hive Homes in Hamilton. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com
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Florence - Sunny Day Hemphill, 77, of Florence passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
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were two of his greatest passions. He also spent many years coaching, refereeing, and organizing athletics across a multitude of activities. Outside of his youth sports involvement, Mike enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, huckleberry picking, Montana Grizzly Football, but most of all, he loved and cared for his family dearly. Mike is survived by his wife Karla; two sons, Daniel (Jasmine) and Kevin; two granddaughters, Madilyn and Ellie; siblings, Bill (Louise) McChesney, Kathy (Tim) Lape, Beth (Larry) Connell, and Ann (Luke) Cowan; in-laws, Earl and Barbara Vercruyssen; sisterin-law, Laura Vercruyssen; Aunt Helen McKillop; nieces and nephews, Sean and Ryan McChesney, Jason (Felicity), Matt, and Courtney Lape, Jamie (Jaie) Belanger, Mikey Connell, Josh (Brittany) and Jason Cowan, Amanda and Kyle Richie. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Harold “Mac” and Betty McChesney, two brothers, Bob and Dan, a niece, Heather McChesney, and nephew, Joey Connell. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5 p.m. at the Florence-Carlton School Gymnasium with a reception to follow onsite. Condolences may be left for the family at www. dalyleachchapel.com.
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Emergers, runoff and trout A guy came into the shop last week with a fish story and an urgent request: “I need some more of those little green flies, the ones with the stuff sticking out in front of them!” I eventually remembered what I had sent him out with a few days before: The TwitchPause nymph has a bright green body behind a head of peacock herl and an elongated full throat of mottled brown and tan feathers. Turns out he had been vio-
Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan lently broken off until he ran out of these flies. The fish wouldn’t quit hitting them. The biggest fish he landed took a dry; that trout was a fourteen-inch brown that had taken a tan caddis imitation. “But that one that broke me off...“ he repeated again and again. The caddis dry fly action that afternoon and evening was sparse. A few fish were rising, a few flies were in the air or on the water. Not much more. I’ve heard reports all season long of sparse hatches and nothing but small fish available on top – maybe occasional big ones on the surface, but not many. That’s not typical Bitterroot dry fly fishing. It doesn’t take a blanket hatch to bring the river’s larger trout to the surface, but it does take more than a few. And the fish, with enough bugs on the water, will usually come to the surface to take them. This year the surface activity on many days seems to hover on the cusp of not quite enough bugs to make that happen. It seems you have to hit a hatch just right to take the larger fish on the surface. Runoff and insect life So what happened? This year’s prolonged runoff is revealing some unusual effects. As the water levels recede, we’re seeing riffles where there weren’t any last year. We’re seeing gravel levees pushing into the heads of familiar pools and the pools have changed shape or disappeared. And there are new ones.. In short, you could safely
say that most of the gravel on the streambed got moved around, tumbled, and washed downstream. And what lives in that streambed gravel? Bugs. Aquatic insects, this year’s hatches in nymphal form. When streambed gravel got relentlessly tossed around in high velocity current as it did this year, good numbers of those small insects took a beating. Some got squished and some survived. We still have enough to produce hatches. We’re seeing the survivors of a cataclysm, if you look at it from a bug’s perspective. The streambed got a thorough cleansing, which it thoroughly needed. The silt buildup from low water years got redistributed downstream. This was especially bad news for some forms of aquatic life, notably the tubifex worm – alternate host for the whirling disease spore. I don’t think we’ll hear much about whirling disease in the Bitterroot for the next few years. And it will be interesting to see which hatches fare better next year, after another runoff. Nature operates on surpluses and remnants and dynamic change. The so-called “balance of nature” isn’t static. If we expect to keep on fishing the way we used to, unmindful of what happened to the bugs, we’re not in tune with the natural processes or the trout behavior that is linked to them. The fish adapt; so must we. Emergers and trout So: If a wave on nymphs come off the bottom, and they’re more visible and more easily captured than the flies on top, especially on a hot, clear day, what will the trout do? They’ll feed on the bugs rising to the top. Trout are opportunistic, and maybe a bit lazy. Why work extra hard to take a dry fly when there is more abundant food, more easily captured, lower in the water column? In my mind, an emerger is a type of nymph. It’s a fly tied with little or no weight. It’s not a beadhead, or a heavily weighted nymph like a Pat’s Rubberlegs. Nor is it a surface stillborn or cripple. It is a fly that is designed to swim. That’s what the little bugs do: they swim, they wiggle and move as they clamber toward the surface. When they’re emerging, the trout will eat the moving bugs that look alive, and ignore the dead-looking dead drifters. That’s why, when trout are on emergers, you’ll do a just a little bit better by drifting a nymph under a dry fly than you will by fishing a single fly on top. But there will still be something miss-
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What’s missing is the motion of a natural emerging fly. It doesn’t just drift. It swims. If you get serious about fishing an emerging insect with the motion of the natural, you’ll watch your catch rate go up dramatically. And you don’t have to be an expert to do it. Here’s what to do: Cast quartering downstream. Fish to water you think will hold fish. Let the fly drift in, long enough
A fresh start The boys of fall are on the football fields, golfers are off and chipping or putting, volleyball players are skinning their knees and knocking it down, and soccer is off and going strong. This is one of my favorite times of year, the beginning of fall high school sports. This year especially, is very important to
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to sink about nine inches or so – about a hand’s span. Mend and feed into the current so the fly won’t swing. When the fly in in the zone, start a retrieve. For a caddis nymph, it’s a three-inch twitch followed by a two second pause. For a mayfly nymph, the pattern is slow-draw, pause, slow-draw, pause. The slow draw of about a hand’s width takes about a second, the pause lasts for maybe three. My best patterns for mayfly emergers at this time of year are the original Sawyer Pheasant Tail, and my Turkey and Peacock Emerger. Vary your retrieve according to conditions, the fly you’re fishing, and your own instincts. You’re quite likely to turn a so-so mayfly morning into a memorable event. And let me emphasize: You don’t have to be an expert. The fellow who got so dramatically broken off on a Twitch-Pause nymph, and came back for more, was doing it for the first time. This time of year you can successfully fish that lime Twitch-Pause, a tan Twitch-Pause or an olive Twitch-Pause caddis emerger. Match the body color of the hatching caddisfly. If you can’t tell what color that would be, start with the lime Twitch-Pause. When you fish it as the name suggests, it looks like a caddis nymph heading for the surface and trout eat it. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or at Chuck Stranahan’s Fly Shop, 109 E. Main, in downtown Hamilton.
Last year I didn’t get to spend a lot of time on the sidelines and so I didn’t feel as connected to the teams as I sometimes do. But that has changed and although I’m not quite 100 percent, more like 90 percent, I am looking forward to the fall. In Class A cross country, Corvallis brought home the championship behind Anders Watt, Jake Jessop, and Grant Martin who all placed in the top 20 at the state meet. The loss of these may affect the Blue Devils but they are a deep team and there are sure to be more following in their footsteps. The Corvallis girls finished in second in the state with only two seniors on the team so they should be in the hunt for a trophy come the first of October. Hamilton’s Lyric DeVries finished second last year at state but she graduated. However, Brynnli Poulsen finished sixth and she was just a freshman. Ani Mason was also in the top 25. Hamilton finished seventh overall and will be tough again
this year. Hamilton’s Matt Wilson finished second at state last year but he was a senior and won’t be back. Overall, the Hamilton boys finished eighth and will give chase for the title this year. Darby finished 10th in Class C with only three girls including Gracie Lang who finished second as a sophomore. The Darby boys finished ninth with Donovan Chaffin, a junior, finishing the highest at 21st. On the soccer pitch, it will be a rebuilding year for the schools in the valley. The Hamilton girls did make it to the second round of the state championship playoffs, while Stevensville lost out in the first round. The Hamilton boys did make it to the playoffs. With a new fitness routine in place this season, Hamilton is looking to make some waves as will Stevensville. Hamilton’s run for the championship in football last year was nothing short of stellar. With the combination of Carson Rostad at the quarterback position and receivers Tyler Chouinard, Cameron Rothie, and Tanner Goligoski, and a line that would and did stop almost every team, the Broncs finished second in Class A. Although Chouinard graduated, the other three will make up the backbone the Bronc offense and should have another good run. Corvallis and Stevensville will be rebuilding and should have some good players out this season. Victor lost a key player with the graduation of Eli Rosen but with quarterback JD Kay at the helm, the Pirates could have a successful year. Darby brings back Dylan Parks and Nelson Smith who made several successful connections in last year’s season. Florence opens their season playing in Washington Grizzly Stadium this week. After making the playoffs for the first time in a few years last season, the Falcons are looking to improve even more. The Florence Lady Falcons
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state last year but the loss of Kate Hurlbert at the setter position will be tough to fill. Hannah Hutchison, Charlotte Powell, and Maureen Jessop will be tough at the net and help to lead the Blue Devils back to state again. Hamilton lost some key players to graduation as well. Cariann Kunkel, Tristy Searle, and Caitlin Dillon all played key parts of the Lady Bronc volleyball team. This year, look to Sophia Doyle and Magdalena Ringer for leadership on the young team. Stevensville will have Angel Richardson, Quinn Larson, Casie Kopsa, Mikayla Newman to rely on. With new coach and former Yellowjacket Kyla Paulsen in her first year of coaching, look for some upward movement for the Lady ‘Jackets. Darby’s Casey Ehmann will be the go to gal for the Lady Tigers. With her athleticism and ball sense, she will keep the Lady Tigers on track. Victor lost most of their players to graduation and will have a new look this year.
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Court. Dated this 10th day of August, 2018 /s/ Yvonne Van Tuyn, Personal Representative 150 Tammany Hill Hamilton, MT 59840 BS 8-15, 8-22, 8-29-18. MNAXLP Jennifer B. Lint Boatwright Law Office, P.C. 1091 South First Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 375-1385 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICK B. SUTHERLAND, Deceased. Case No.: DP-18-71 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Monica Sutherland, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Boatwright Law Office, 1091 S. First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 9th day of August, 2018. /s/ Monica Sutherland, Personal Representative BS 8-15, 8-22, 8-29-18. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF KIMM PATRICK COPELAND, DECEASED. Cause No. DP-18-55 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Emily Copeland has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present
their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Emily Copeland, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o MacDonald Law Office, PLLC, P.O. Box 9222, Missoula, Montana 59807-9222 or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. DATED August 9, 2018. /s/MacDonald Law Office, PLLC by Spencer T. MacDonald, Attorney for Personal Representative. BS 8-15, 8-22, 8-29-18. MNAXLP
BS 8-22-18. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Board of Health (BOH) will conduct a SPECIAL public meeting to receive citizen comment on the Ravalli County Clean Indoor Air Act Enforcement Protocol, specifically to receive comment on the discussion with possible decision to keep or remove the following sections: “Smoking” includes the use of an alternative smoking device “Alternative smoking device” means a device for inhaling, nicotine or another substance in any form, including but not limited to aerosolized, vaporized, and heated materials, This term includes but is not limited to an e- cigarette, e- cigar, e- pipe, vape pen, or e- hookah. A copy of the Ravalli County Clean Indoor Air Act Enforcement Protocol document is available for inspection at the Ravalli County Planning Department, in the Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. The Special Public Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the Commissioners’ meeting room at the Administrative Center. The public may comment verbally, or in writing, at the meeting. Comments and information submitted at the special public meeting will be considered in the decision on said protocol. BS 8-22-18. MNAXLP
Notice to North End Subbasin – Bitterroot River Water Users MOTION TO AMEND STATEMENT OF CLAIM (Pursuant to Section 85-2233(6), MCA) A Motion to Amend Statement of Claim 76H 1196-00 has been filed with the Montana Water Court by Claimant Missoula County RSID #901, seeking to increase the flow rate from 850 gallons per minute to 1356 gallons per minute. The Motion also seeks to increase the volume from 187.2 acre feet to 2183 acre feet. By filing this Motion, Claimant is asserting that these amendments are necessary to accurately reflect the historical use of this water right. OBJECTION DEADLINE Any response or objection to the Motion to Amend must be filed with the Montana Water Court, P.O. Box 1389, Bozeman, MT 59718, 1-406586-4364, within 45 days of the date of the last newspaper publication of this notice, by October 13, 2018, in accordance with Section 85-2-233(6), MCA. Please indicate “Claim 76H 1196-00” on any response, objection, or other correspondence related to this Motion to Amend. BS 8-8, 8-15, 8-22, 8-29-18. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ADOPTION FY 2019 The BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS has completed its final budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019. The Board will take comment on the final budget on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at 11:30 a.m., at which time the Board will hold a public hearing, then adopt the final budget and fix the tax levies. Any taxpayer or resident of the county may appear for or against any part of the budget. This public hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Conference Room (3rd Floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Commissioners’ Office at 375-6500. Glenda Wiles Administrative Assistant Ravalli County Commissioners Office BS 8-22, 8-29-18. MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE - CALL FOR BIDS As the General Contractor/Construction Manager, Jackson Contractor Group, Inc. on behalf of Hamilton School District, will be accepting pricing for Daly Elementary School. Work includes new building addition as well as an existing remodel. Bid due date is 8/23/2018 at 3:00 pm MST. Bids must be delivered to Jackson Contractor Group, 5800 Hwy 93 South, Missoula MT 59804. Bid documents may be obtained through the Missoula Plans Exchange or through our FTP site. Please contact Julie Sonsalla at julies@jacksoncontractorgroup.com or 406-542-9150 to gain access to the plans. BS 8-8, 8-15, 8-22-18. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PERMISSIVE MEDICAL LEVY AND SHERIFF’S RETIREMENT PERMISSIVE LEVY The BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 6, 3018, at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Conference Room (3rd floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. The purpose of this hearing is to take public comment and pass a Resolution regarding the proposed permissive medical levy for health care premiums and the Sheriff’s retirement permissive levy for Fiscal Year 2019. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Commissioner’s Office at 375-6500. Glenda Wiles Administrative Assistant Ravalli County Commissioners Office BS 8-22, 8-29-18. MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on a floodplain permit application to cover a utility equipment relocation project, and a vehicle crossing repair project within the floodplain of the Bitterroot River. The action was taken by Ravalli Electric Co-op from July 2-10, 2018 to prevent the loss of equipment and service. The project is located behind the west bank of the river approximately 2 miles south of Florence Bridge, in the SW¼, SE¼, Section 24, Township 10 North, Range 20 West, Ravalli County, on Parcel 1425797. Information regarding this application is available at the Ravalli County Planning Department at 215 S 4th St, Suite F in Hamilton. Written comments may be mailed, handdelivered or emailed (planning@ rc.mt.gov) and must be received by Thursday September 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm. (Reference Application # FA-18-10).
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Army Field Manual 6-22 Leadership Guidelines: (Note: Some minor editorial changes have been made for clarity). FM 6-22, Army Leadership: Competent, Confident, and Agile, provides the guidelines for Army leadership characteristics—attitudes, words and behaviors. Competent leaders of character are necessary for the Army to meet the challenges in the dangerous and complex security environment we face. It is critical that Army leaders be agile, multi-skilled pentathletes who have strong moral character, broad knowledge, and keen intellect. Army leaders must set the example, teach, and mentor, and this manual provides the principles, concepts, and training to accomplish this important task on which America depends. The BE-KNOW-DO concept expresses what is required of Army leaders. They must display the attributes and leader competencies bound by the concept of the Warrior Ethos. Leaders must be committed to lifelong learning to remain relevant and ready during a career of service to the Nation. Army leadership begins with what the leader must BE— having (added) the values and attributes that shape character. BE is an enduring expression for Army leadership. It may be helpful to think of BE as internal and defining qualities possessed all the time. As defining qualities, they make up the identity of the leader. The values and attributes are the same for all leaders, regardless of position, although (they are) refined through experience and assumption of positions of greater responsibility. For example, a sergeant major with combat experience may have a deeper understanding of self-less service and personal courage than a new soldier. The knowledge that leaders should use in leadership is what soldiers and Army civilians (should) KNOW. Leadership requires knowing about tactics, technical systems, organizations, management of resources, and the tendencies and needs of people. Knowledge shapes a leader’s identity and is reinforced by a leader’s actions. While character and knowledge are necessary, by themselves they are not enough. Leaders cannot be effective until they apply what they know. What leaders DO, or leader actions, is directly related to the influence they have on others and what is done. As with knowledge, leaders will learn more about leadership as they serve in different positions. The facts that trump beliefs are listed below: 1. He does not, and cannot, meet the standard of BE. He is a man of low character, possessing none of the values and attributes required of acceptable US Army officer leadership. 2. He does not meet the standard of KNOW. He is woefully ignorant and unread in military matters as he demonstrated multiple times during the campaign and as president. He’s been characterized as the most ignorant president ever elected. 3. He does not meet the standard of DO. His words and actions do not meet even minimal standards of civility in tone or content. He degrades others, including subordinates, legislators, and world leaders, routinely and viciously. Notwithstanding his sworn oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, he attacks the judicial system, the Congress, the FBI, and the free press. He demands loyalty statements from subordinates. He openly admires strong men. He cozies up to Russians. He refuses
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to acknowledge clear Russian meddling in the 2016 election. He refuses to implement Congressionally mandated sanctions. He refuses to take a leadership role to protect against current and future meddling in elections. He abuses his power to take punitive action against those who criticize him. I believe that in the long run, every organization takes on the characteristics of its leader. Current military leadership faces a difficult challenge to mentor, coach, and nurture military and civilian personnel to avoid taking on Donald J. Trump’s characteristics. Spare our democratic Republic if the military takes on his characteristics! Allen B. Gates Stevensville
Root deep changes Dear Editor, For some, there’s exciting new possibilities for making root deep changes in government. Surprise, because of Representative Gianforte’s Good Neighbor Authority amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill, Ravalli County and other counties, have authority to sign deals with USDA-USFS about local timber management. Read more at: https://gianforte.house. gov/media-center/press-releases/ gianforte-votes-farm-bill-securesforest-management-reforms In addition, Representative Gianforte has introduced legislation that if passed, would have the government allocate who gets to use 1,250 square miles of environment within 29 areas of Montana. Areas for 30 years set aside for designation as wilderness. Our Congressman cooperated with the Ravalli County Board of Commissioners to promote and publicize benefits of a new type of active forest management, rooting USFS forest policy in more active harvesting of timber. Our County Commissioners are working to cut away at some of the political roots of groups which are pro-environment. Our Congressman and our County Commissioners are working together so that goverment policy can be uprooted from public expression about our Wilderness Study Areas. Uprooted from a wide range of common sense expressions like: “80% of us want to keep public lands and public waters in public hands.” “Protect our largest payroll in Montana, people who work in outdoor recreation. That payroll paid for by receipts from people who recreate out of doors in Montana.” “Forget that. Silence the people. Uproot government policy from public input. Have a Congressional Hearing in the Ravalli County Courthouse. Listen to three selected people. No more.” “No need for a public hearing in Montana about the two Gianforte Bills that would let the Federal government allocate usage of 29 Wilderness Study Areas in Montana. Just need Representive Gianforte to visit one of the reddest counties in Montana, where the County Commissioners will help co-operate and promote deep root change like more active timber harvesting.” “More active timber harvesting where? What might the public say?” “The wildfire problems have been and are in the Bitterroot Mountains. Let’s take 10,000 truckloads of logs out of the Bitterroot Mountains, not the Sapphire Mountains.” “It’s been twelve years since an environmental suit stopped a timber sale in the Bitterroots.” “How about local co-operation between builders, lumber brokers, lumber retailers, and the USFS about actively managing timber to supply a local lumber mill. Be it fixed, or semi-portable, and positioned to sustainabily process local logs. Rather than export logs to make jobs in distant mills.” “The Ravalli County Commissioners have gone for radical change. A root change.” “A deep root change towards fiat government.” Let’s face it. The Ravalli Congressional Hearing that was not a hearing will encourage expressions like these:
“Tough luck. With power comes privilege.” “That does it. Might does not make right. I’m disgusted with politics. I’m not voting.” “I’d like to vote for a Montana Republican ready, willing and able to work with the minority party. But right now not many of those.” “I’m tired of voting for Republican candidates who covet dominating the minority party.” “The nation is changing. There’s more Independents than Democrats. And there’s more Democrats than Republicans.” “Yes, that’s all the more reason we must keep Ravalli Republican.” “Even if that means no public input about proposed legislation to make radical changes in the status of Wilderness Study Areas?” “I’m conflicted. What’s more important? Party politics or public input into forest management, and plans for Wilderness Study Areas?” Bob Williams Stevensville
Return to constitutional republic required
Dear Editor, In Allen B. Gates’ guest column (Star, August 8), Gates suggests that we are in a political crisis, but offers no potential solutions other than compromise. Our country’s political leaders have been quickening that political crises self-destruction pathway during the last several administrations. I have so stipulated in letters-to-editors during the abysmal Obama administration! Many Americans would agree with Gates that we are in deep political turmoil with only a small chance for turning things around unless we make compromises. The problem with more compromise is that America has already been compromised to a fault! More compromise simply will keep us on the pathway we are now on. If we will ever be able to regain control of our country’s political future, it is absolutely mandatory that we return to being a constitutional republic - returning to the fundamental basics upon which our country was founded. This sounds old fashioned as hell, but no other path is sound, reasonable, or workable as already demonstrated by recent history! Our country’s forefathers’ thinking and planning was, and still is, rationally sound - much of the up-to-date modern day thinking by socialists and moderates is not. Constitutional amendments can be written, negotiated in Congress, and approved to incorporate any appropriate up-to-date modern day constitutional thinking! Our Constitution has effectively and successfully guided America for more than 200 years! Liberals and moderates cannot not be allowed to ignore our Constitution just because they espouse modern day political change! Jerry Haslip Victor
Opposed to new river regs
Dear Editor, My wife and I are Ravalli County residents and have fished the West Fork and Upper Bitterroot Rivers for more than 20 years. Last fall, FWP passed regulations restricting the use of these river sections. I’m opposed to these regulations and feel they should be repealed for the following reasons. There’s no data that shows a need for regulation. The rules are biased and unfair, benefiting a small group of complainers and riverfront land owners at the expense of everyone else. They penalize local established outfitters by forcing some of their business to outfitters from outside Ravalli County. The regulations don’t effectively address crowding on the river and in some cases, make matters worse. They are unenforceable and will negatively impact the economy of Ravalli County. In passing the rules, FWP mischaracterized public opinion. They ignored their own rule ARM 12.11.405 by imposing the most restrictive management intervention first. They violated Section 2-4-111 of the Montana Code which requires a small business impact analysis. FWP said this section doesn’t apply, but it’s impossible to pass a rule designed to limit outfitters’ business and reduce the number of visiting anglers and not have it significantly and directly impact outfitters, hotels, restaurants and retailers. The elected officials of Ravalli County should’ve been informed of the potential economic impact of these regulations. For these reasons and more, I oppose these rules. JC Howell Hamilton
Thanks for honor
Dear Editor, The Friends of Fort Owen was recently honored by the Stevensville Civic Club as “Stevensville’s Organization of the Year”. We wish to thank the Civic Club for this honor. We know that we stand on the shoulders of many citizens who have worked over the years to preserve Fort Owen for all to enjoy and appreciate. We are passionate about the fact that Fort Owen State Park, along with the St. Mary’s Mission, is a significant asset to our community and to the State. We recently formed as a non-profit organization. Our mission is to work with the community, the Fort Owen Ranch, and Montana State Parks to elevate the importance of the site so that it receives the priority time and attention from Montana State Parks as it should and to enhance the availability and use of the site for visitors and the community. Having our work be recognized by the Stevensville Civic Club is much appreciated. We also would like to encourage anyone who wishes to join us in our efforts to contact Margaret Gorski, 406-5522072, or Desera Towle, 406-3607002. Margaret Gorski, President (for) Friends of Fort Owen Stevensville
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