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Petition circulating to place community college on ballot
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A petition is circulating to place the establishment of a local independent community college in the Bitterroot on the May 2020 ballot. Candy Lubansky, President of the Bitterroot College Advisory Council, said, “We are asking the community whether they would like us to pursue legislative establishment as a fully qualified, independent community college.” Lubansky said that one hurdle to getting the required signatures is that many people are under the mistaken impression that the Bitterroot College UM is a community college because that’s
what the voters approved back in 2008. What people need to realize, she said, is that it is not. It is an appendage of the University of Montana, like the Missoula College. In 2008, the voters did approve the establishment of a community college in the Bitterroot but actual authorization must come from the Legislature, and the legislature balked. Lubansky said that she believes the Legislature felt that the ballot language wasn’t clear enough to the voters about the cost involved. Instead of creating a community college, she
said, they turned to the University of Montana and told them to establish an affiliate program in the Bitterroot. “That’s what they did,” said Lubansky, “but an affiliate is not an independent community college.” She said there are genuine independent community colleges in the state, like Flathead College, but the Bitterroot College UM, like Missoula College, is more like an extension of the university. The university board holds all the authority. She called the
By Michael Howell
The Stevensville Town Council made a few changes to Mayor Brandon Dewey’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year at its last meeting. Right out of the gate Councilor Steve Gibson made a motion to reduce the town’s water and sewer rates by 3% rather than make the 3% hike that the mayor was requesting. Mayor Dewey noted that a previous council five years ago established a five-year tax increment increase that would be applied annually and this was the last hike in that process. Gibson said that in his
opinion the last hike wasn’t necessary and in fact the rate could be reduced because there was plenty of money left over in the water and sewer fund from last year. Dewey said that there was always left-over revenue in the funds as part of a reserve for unforeseen circumstances. He said the rate hike was designed to accrue funds for the last phase of the water system improvement project which is to build a new storage facility near the current well field. The mayor’s rationale did not hold water as far as Gibson was concerned. He believed there was plenty of money for now
and stuck to his motion. The 3% reduction was approved unanimously. Next, Gibson moved to hire two seasonal employees for the Public Works Department instead of the one full-time employee that the Mayor’s budget requested. He said it was the recommendation of the Public Works director to hire two seasonal workers and it would also cost less. The motion was approved unanimously. Gibson also disagreed with the proposed allocation for a car for the Building Permit department employees. He read off a list
The Bitterroot National Forest has issued a Draft Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Canyon Lake Dam Access for Repair Project. The decision would authorize the Canyon Creek Irrigation District (CCID) to access the dam by helicopter, making approximately 32 round trip helicopter flights and to airlift motorized equipment and heavy, bulky construction materials needed to repair and stabilize the embankment on the dam, safely and effectively. Anyone who has previously commented on the proposed project has 45 days
following the publication of the draft decision to lodge an objection. The notice was published on September 15, 2019. The Forest received 12 comment letters. Eleven comment letters were supportive of the proposed action and one comment letter expressed concern that the project was not being conducted using primitive means. Canyon Lake Dam is located on the Darby Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the upper Canyon Creek drainage west of Hamilton. Distance to the dam from the trailhead is approximately 5 miles. The
steep trail ascends over 2400 feet in elevation and crosses a steep, rocky slope within the last mile of the dam. Trail No. 525 is not recommended for stock use because of steep grades, rockslides with large voids, and sections of slick rock slabs. The 430-foot long, 22-foot high earth dam was constructed in 1891. The water stored in the reservoir is used to irrigate more than 1,000 acres. According to the information in the draft decision, the dam is classified as a high hazard structure with the
See COLLEGE, page A3
Stevi Council does some tweaking on proposed budget
Gracie the Great Grey Owl, a survivor of more than one potentially fatal mishap, graces the cover of the 2020 Bitterroot Audubon calendar, now on sale at many retail stores and at farmers markets in Hamilton and Stevensville.
New Audubon calendar out By Michael Howell
The Bitterroot Audubon Society publishes a calendar every year featuring high quality photographs of local birds taken by local photographers. It is the organization’s only fund raiser, so a lot of effort goes into its production. The result is not only a calendar full of stunning photographs, it also serves as a useful tool for keeping track of birds sighted throughout the year and contains lots of information about birds. The calendar is also a community production featuring bird drawings by students as well as photos. This year’s calendar features bird drawings by fourth graders at Lone Rock School. It is lightweight, packs easily and shows off the beauty of the Bitterroot so well.
Gracing the front cover of the 2020 calendar is a photograph of Gracie, a Great Grey Owl who was lucky enough to get help from the organization that was formed to do just that kind of thing. The photograph was taken by Bitterroot Audubon Society President Becky Peters who also played a role in helping the owl following a couple of mishaps. “Once she conked her head when she flew into a very nice man’s truck [John Ormiston one of the valley’s top notch avian specialists],” said Peters. “How lucky can you get?” The owl went to rehab and was then released. The second time she was hurt when she was trampled by overly protective pregnant cows. “The cows get agitated when there are moving things on the ground,” said Peters. “She was rescued in the nick of time by
two heroic ladies (Estelle and Barbara) who jumped the fence, shooed the pesky cattle away, and called in nearby raptor specialists. Again, how lucky can you get?” Gracie made it through a broken pelvis and clavicle, thanks to the expertise of Wild Skies Raptor Center. Since January it has been a slow process of her healing and then flying, little by little, farther and farther in the various flight cages. She is now in the process of molting and they hope to release her this fall into the wild – “though thankfully not back to where she keeps getting into trouble!” said Peters. On the back of the calendar the paragraph explains how Great Gray Owls are listed See AUDUBON, page A3
For Michele Falivene, left, birding and photography are both learning experiences. For instance, in this case she thought that she was photographing a Western Wood Peewee only to discover later upon examination of the photo in detail that she had captured a great image of a Willow Flycatcher. Robin Dewey (right) used her house as a bird blind by removing the screen from her kitchen window. On a cloudy winter day, she watched patiently until the sun finally shed just the right light to show off this European Starling’s startlingly colorful plumage. Both photos made it into this year’s Bitterroot Audubon Calendar. Michael Howell photo.
See STEVI, page B6
Draft decision gives green light to dam repair in wilderness
See DAM, page B3
Canyon Lake Dam is located within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the upper Canyon Creek drainage west of Hamilton, about 5 miles from the trailhead.
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as a Sensitive Species. “Public information as to their location is restricted due to potential harmful impact.” “Those of us who were lucky enough to see her did not even enter her data into eBird,” said Peters. “I have also noticed that photographers usually don’t enter information on social media as to where they’ve seen a Great Grey Owl. These are just some ways bird lovers can show how we care for them.” “If you would like to help out this wonderful rehab organization that not only took such great care of Gracie but so many other injured raptors, please go to their website http://wildskies.org/ to see what materials they need and then donate to their cause, because they help the birds that need them,” she said. Of course, you can also buy the Bitterroot Audubon calendar for $20 and help the people who help the people who help the birds. The calendars are available at the Hamilton and Stevensville Farmers Markets, Sapphire Lutheran Homes and at these stores: Florence Ace, Stevensville Ace, Stevensville Valley Drug and Variety, Corvallis Merc, Hamilton Gifts, Chapter One, Bitterroot Drug, Robbins and Bob Wards. Two of the local photographers whose photos were chosen to be used in the calendar, Robin Dewey and Michele Falivene, recently returned from a bird (and whale) watching tour in the north Pacific only to be greeted by some very bad news upon their return. The bad news came in the form of a recently published study by a group of U.S. and Canadian scientists that documents a drastic decline in bird numbers, with populations of breeding birds in America dropping by one-third since 1970, reducing the population of breeding songbirds by close to 3 billion since 1970. The study showed a total of 419 native migratory species experienced a net loss of 2.5 billion individuals, whereas 100 native resident species showed a small
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 net increase (26 million). Species overwintering in temperate regions experienced the largest net reduction in abundance (1.4 billion), but proportional loss was greatest among species overwintering in coastal regions (42%), southwestern arid lands (42%), and South America (40%). Shorebirds, most of which migrate long distances to winter along coasts throughout the hemisphere, are experiencing consistent, steep population loss (37%). More than 90% of the total cumulative loss can be attributed to 12 bird families, including sparrows, warblers, blackbirds, and finches. “Our study documents a long-developing but overlooked biodiversity crisis in North America — the cumulative loss of nearly 3 billion birds across the avifauna,” state the researchers. House sparrows are at the top of the hit list, but about threequarters of all eastern Meadowlarks have disappeared. The population of Bob White quail has plummeted by 80% and grassland birds in general have experienced declines of about 50%. This disastrous decline in bird populations is not just a problem here in America. Steep declines in North American birds parallel patterns of avian declines emerging globally, according to the report. In particular, depletion of native grassland bird populations in North America, driven by habitat loss and more toxic pesticide use in both breeding and wintering areas, mirrors loss of farmland birds throughout Europe and elsewhere. “Pervasiveness of avian loss across biomes and bird families suggests multiple and interacting threats,” the report states. “Our results signal an urgent need to address the ongoing threats of habitat loss, agricultural intensification, coastal disturbance, and direct anthropogenic mortality, all exacerbated by climate change, to avert continued biodiversity loss and potential collapse of the continental avifauna.” Both Dewey and Falivene said that there are things that people can do to help slow the declines. For instance, keep your
cats indoors. Cats are blamed for the death of about 2.6 billion birds annually worldwide. You can also treat your big picture windows to prevent birds from flying into them. About 624 million birds die annually from crashing into windows. Pesticides and insecticides also induce a large number of avian fatalities and declining insect populations threaten the birds’ vital food sources. You can stop using pesticides and insecticides around your home. Buying a 2020 Bitterroot Audubon calendar could also help. “Our mission is to educate,” said Dewey. The organization supports a scholarship for local students studying in avian-related fields. The latest recipient was Andrea Williams who is studying biology at the University of Montana. The scholarship fund was recently increased. They also give out a $1,000 Byron Weber Scholarship each semester to a sophomore, junior or senior in any Natural History field of study, who is attending any Montana university or college, who has top academic standing and shows financial need. They have financially supported various students including a Florence student who won the Wildlife Society Poster Contest, and a Work Study student at MPG Ranch doing the Night Flight Project. They not only support the Wild Skies Raptor Center, they have also donated $3,000 this year to the Montana Natural History Center. They support Audubon Adventures in 10 classrooms in the valley. The organization offers educational programs on a regular basis for the whole community. They host a monthly meeting the third Monday of each month, September-May, with many of the programs focusing on birds or issues that impact bird populations or their habitat, such as Greenbacks for Green Space, Saving the Sage Grouse, or Challenges and Opportunities in Alaska. They have also held programs on other topics, including climate change, wolverines and porcupines. Find out more at www.bitterrootaudubon.org.
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arrangement with the university “a handshake agreement” that has been chronically underfunded and could be easily dissolved in the same way it was formed. “That’s why, this time, we are making it very clear about the cost,” said Lubansky. Besides calling for an election to decide if the voters want a community college, on the same ballot there would be a proposition for a $650,000 mill levy to support the community college district’s operating budget with the condition that this mill levy, if approved, be effective only upon the legislature’s approval of the proposed community college district. The taxable valuation of the proposed district is $73.4 million. One mill in the new district is worth $73,401. To raise $650,000, 8.86 mills would be required. 8.86 mills would cost taxpayers $11.95 per year for a residential property worth $100,000. The boundary of the community college district is the extent of its taxing authority. All those residing within the community college district can attend the college as in-district students. The proposed Bitterroot Valley Community College district includes all of the school districts in Ravalli County except Florence-Carlton. Because of Florence-Carlton’s location (partly in Ravalli County and partly in Missoula County), there are statutory difficulties regarding the inclusion of Florence-Carlton during the initial formation of a community college district. However, Florence-Carlton residents may elect to annex the school district to the Bitterroot Valley Community College district
Bitterroot Star -- Page A3 at a future date. A locally elected, sevenmember board would manage and control the college. The Montana Board of Regents would retain supervisory and coordinating powers over the college. Lubansky said that under the current arrangement the college is not able to confer an Associate Degree. As a result, she said, students can take a Chemistry 101 class here, but if they are interested in a series of classes for a career interest, the next class will be at the U of M, or possibly the Missoula College. She said Bitterroot College UM is not recognized by the Montana University System, its enrollment data is reported as part of Missoula College UM and its budget data is reported as part of the University of Montana. She said this hampers the college’s ability to participate in budget decisions. She said that Bitterroot College UM is unable to attend college recruiting events or directly receive Federal career & technical education money (Perkins) or disadvantage student funds (TRIO) as it has no legitimate identity as a college campus. “We don’t have the flexibility or the authority to make course offering decisions, either,” said Lubansky. Julie Foster, Executive Director of the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, couldn’t agree more. “Economic development wise,” she said, “we are Montana’s seventh largest county in population but we are not getting the funding we need to provide a good two-year training program.” Foster said that she looked at 20 years of data on taxable
values in the Bitterroot and found only two spikes in the picture, one when GSK bought Corixa in 2002 and one when GSK expanded in 2016. She said there were other companies in the valley that, like GSK, need a skilled or trained workforce. “But we are not getting the funding we need to provide that sort of two-year training program.” Foster said that the average two-year college in the state is funded at about $74 per student but at the Bitterroot College it comes to only $7.50 per student. “Ravalli County is being kept at the zero level for job services and occupational training,” she said. Lubansky said that by establishing a bonified Bitterroot Valley Community College, the college would enjoy long term stability, gain critical academic authority, and local control over its offerings. She said that these are “huge advantages in being responsive to your community.” Lubansky said having a real college does come at a cost. “I think citizens are and should be concerned about taxes. We should all be discerning when it comes to taxes. But education is one of those really important considerations that I hope people see the value of.” “The aim,” said Foster of the petition campaign, “is to gather more than the required 5,360 signatures by the end of January. That way if there is any question about things when it is submitted, there will still be time to make corrections.” Information about the petition can be found online at http:// bvcommunitycollege.org/faqs. html.
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Bitterroot Star Editorial Board Michael Howell Victoria Howell
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Support for Child Nutrition Reauthorization legislation By Rev. Kendra Wilde, President, Rev. Dr. Marc Stewart, President Elect, and Rev. Valerie Webster, Council Member, Montana Association of Christians
What could be more important than how we care for our children? Pragmatists recognize that how we treat our children today in their dependency will shape how they treat us tomorrow in our old age. People of faith recognize all God’s children are just that – created in the Creator’s image. High-minded folks appreciate our most worthy charge as a society is to care well for all our children. Followers of Christ, observe, Jesus fed the hungry and taught us to do the same. While we may come at caring for children from different starting points, we all know in our depths that the policies and practices we choose reflect our values as a nation. In a state where 1 in 7 children live in homes that experience food insecurity, the Montana Association of Christians (MAC) urges Senators Daines and Tester to hold this truth close as Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) legislation comes back into focus. CNR is a complex and vital Act, which provides the framework for necessary safeguards against hunger for our smallest Montanans. CNR is an investment in families and public health – in crime prevention and national defense. And it is a message to every young person in this country that we take seriously the moral imperative of closing gaps in basic needs. That every child is precious and deserves the chance to learn, grow, and succeed. The Federal School Lunch and Breakfast programs are some of the most fundamental pieces of CNR and are among the most effective tools we have in preventing childhood hunger. Nearly 75,000 children, including 46,000 low-income students, access healthy meals in Montana schools through the School Lunch program each day. Strong nutrition standards and meaningful reimbursements for meal programs ensure that students have good food in their bellies and go to class able to learn. Rolled out nationwide in 2014, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has made these vital programs even more effective. CEP is
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Dear Editor, As most readers have probably noticed, the Tribute Wall previously located in the Veterans Park adjacent to the Main Street Association building in Stevensville was removed some time ago and has not been reinstalled. The removal was motivated by the tree removal work and installation of the new information kiosk. At the time of removal, the American Legion Post 94 members were planning on using this opportunity to undertake some much-needed repair and renovation work on the panels and attachments. Many of the name strips were needing replacement due to the weather effects and the panels needed to be repainted. However, the costs associated with this renovation have caused the Post members to re-evaluate this early planning. The Tribute Wall was
erected in the 2002-03 timeframe to honor those local citizens who were and would be serving our nation on active military duty in the “War on Terror� which resulted from the attack on our nation on September 11, 2001. Over the years since, eligibility for the placements of names expanded to allow for the placement of names of active duty personnel from outside the local area, thus greatly expanding the size of the monument. The Post 94 members have recognized that the “War on Terror� has now become our nation’s longest war with no end in sight and general citizen patriotism is greatly diminished from when the wall was originally erected. The question of what happens to the wall if the war ever ends has also been raised. The above reasons/concerns have led the Post 94 members to propose a major refocus of the Veterans Park to be that of a Memorial to honor those Stevens222 N 2nd St Hamilton MT
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a tool that allows schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in high-poverty schools and districts. CEP increases participation in meal programs, reduces stigma, and reduces burdensome paperwork for families and program administrators. The provision is especially important in Montana’s small rural and tribal areas, where barriers to food access are great and meal programs are sometimes run by few, or even a single person. Maintaining and strengthening CEP should be a top priority for Montana’s Congressional leaders. Also within CNR is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children, or WIC. WIC has been supporting the health and nutrition outcomes of income-qualifying families for 45 years. WIC provides supplementary foods that are nutritionally specific for early development. WIC also offers support to new parents, screens for numerous health indicators, provides important educational resources, and reinforces the safety net for young families who are struggling economically. Through CNR, we have the opportunity to ensure that more children and families are served by this vital program. The Montana Association of Christians (MAC), believes all Christians mean it when praying, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.� Rejoicing with families who can and do provide well for their children, the Montana Association of Christians (MAC) believes we share in the responsibility to safeguard all our children against hunger in every Montana community. Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) is an opportunity to work in partnership – across aisles for children across the state. We are grateful for the work of our senators and urge them both to represent what is in the best interest of our state and nation. Senators Daines and Tester, please support a strong CNR that maintains and improves CEP, strengthens WIC, and that builds upon the successes of this important and effective legislation. Our kids are counting on you.
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ville citizens who have served on active military duty during the “War on Terror.� Exactly what the memorial will look like when finished remains under study. Current plans call for community input through briefings to the Town Council, Civic Club, and Main Street Association, followed by the solicitation of ideas from the community at large. A design contest is also being considered. Brad Smith, Commander American Legion Fort Owen Post 94
Montanans deserve better than one-size-fitsall healthcare
Dear Editor, Rural Montana is facing some pressing challenges. We must provide quality medical care for an aging population, so our seniors can enjoy healthy, vibrant lives in the communities they’ve always called home. And we need to create more jobs for the next generation of rural Montanans so they have the opportunity to live in our great state. These two objectives both require enhancements to our health care system, but we need to implement these enhancements in a way that will not jeopardize access to healthcare for people who live and work in rural Mon-
tana. Unfortunately, the Lower Health Care Costs Act does just that. While some members of Congress claim that the government price controls contained within this bill will eliminate the unexpected charges some patients receive for out-of-network health care services, which are also known as “surprise medical bills�, the reality is that these broad price controls will likely put many providers in Montana, and across rural America, out of business. Montana and other sparsely populated states are struggling to attract medical professionals. In fact, the vast majority of Montana counties—52 of 56—are suffering from a shortage of doctors, and nine have no doctors at all. At the same time, the rural population is aging, and residents suffer greater incidence of chronic disease without sufficient access to the health care they need. The status for mental health is even worse, with only Yellowstone County escaping a “provider shortage� designation. Lack of care access contributes to startling statistics like this one: The suicide rate among Montana veterans is nearly twice the national average. In response to these problems, Montana is striving to upgrade our health care system. We’re fighting the headwinds of the Affordable Care Act, but we cannot also win against the price controls that this bill would put
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into effect. If the federal government passes the Lower Health Care Act and sets rates for various privately funded health care too low—as they already do for Medicare and Medicaid—we will lose more doctors, more clinics, and more hospitals. Going backwards on health care would harm patients and Montana’s economy. Only with adequate health care access can small towns compete for employers and maintain a healthy, productive workforce. If we want to know why just five counties captured 75 percent of Montana’s new jobs from 2000 through 2016, we need to look at health care. We value our independence and states’ rights, which should include the right to shape a health care system that works for us. Montanans deserve better than a one-size-fits-all policy from Washington. The Montana Legislature will continue our efforts to lower health care costs and expand access across rural parts of the state. Our U.S. Senator Steve Daines can help by continuing his work to stop harmful, top-down health care dictates, like this price control plan. Sen. Jason Ellsworth SD 43, Hamilton
Response to LaSalle
Dear Editor, For sake of brevity I would like to make a few points in response to Sonny LaSalle’s letter in the Bitterroot Star on September 18th. Sonny conveniently cherry picks the facts regarding public, private and neighbor opinions and concerns regarding his desire to raze St. Francis Catholic Church to advance his narrative and dismisses facts that do not. The two alternatives to remodel the church that LaSalle refers to both had the goal to increase the capacity of the church. The church’s own study shows that the number of families in the church in 2004 was close to 600 and decreased to 539 in 2019. The church could address the needed upgrades of the building without increasing the size of the St. Francis Church. LaSalle is correct in stating the provision in the Historical Preservation Act allows an owner of a historic structure to legally modify or replace the structure. What LaSalle fails to mention is that the modifications or replacement of the historic structure must conform to current building codes and if not, variances must be granted, following the City of Hamilton’s Zoning Criteria for review. The new church does not conform. The efforts to save the historic building are not made up of a “few emotional people� as LaSalle stated. Hundreds of concerned citizens have signed petitions to renovate, not raze. Beautiful St. Francis church has in fact evoked “EMOTIONS,� past, present and hopefully for generations to come. Jack Engelman Hamilton
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Dear Editor, Been attending St. Francis Catholic Church in Hamilton since 1972. Altar boy for seven years. The church building at 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton is a SAFETY liability! Somebody is going to get hurt from the deterioration of the building! Brent Huseby Hamilton
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Dear Editor, The Washington Monument, which honors and memorializes our country’s first president, is about to reopen after nearly a decade of being closed for repairs. There was an earthquake, a rarity in that area, and then the elevator system broke down. Both repair projects were massive, expensive undertakings. Especially since the Monument was built in two phases between 1848 and 1884. The policies of every Republican administration going back to Reagan have slashed fund-
ing for everything in government that they loosely define as “unnecessary.� Because of these policies, the National Park Service, which administers the Monument, didn’t have the necessary funds for the repairs. David Rubenstein, a philanthropist, stepped up, donating over $10 million to cover the costs. Right now, we have a Republican president who described the white supremacists who marched in Charlotte NC chanting “Jews will not replace us� as “very fine people.� Is that an American value? There’s an election coming up. Maybe it’s time to rethink the type of people we want to lead our country? Mark Van Loon Hamilton
Connecting some big dots
Dear Editor, Chances are, from time to time you, like me, could do a better job of looking beyond current news, towards a bigger picture, a more informed picture. Here are some subjects for study and conversations about what our President has been doing. Things like letting special interest lobby groups determine many members of the Trump cabinet. You might recall how by fiat, he reduced enforcement and cut regulations at DOT, FDA, EPA, and USFS. As reported, he grossly neglected expert advice, then started a losing trade war with China. China will develop soybean trade with other countries. For years, taxpayers will continue paying for MPF farm trade losses. Maybe 16 billion dollars this year. USA farm bankruptcies and farmer suicides are increasing. You might look into how he: • expropriates $3.6 billion of USA tax revenue supported military projects, to build a not popular wall. • vetoed the Congressional vote to end US involvement in the war in poor Yemen, with over: 15,000 dead combatants; 5,000 dead civilians, and 50,000 deaths from famine. • consistently alienates our international allies, while treating autocrats as an ally • has agents making deals with agents of the Putin-OligarchCrime network. • acting against our National interest, acting also against our National debt, he favors wealth care, not health care. • avoids work and spends way too much time golfing and sniping on Twitter. • brazenly receives brazen emoluments aplenty. • systematically abuses rights of immigrants from the south. • wrongfully terminated Comey. Wrongfully purged McCabe. Wrongfully muzzled Coats. Attorney General William Barr is building a bar between President Trump and Congressional oversight. Which of the above subjects should, or should not, receive timely Constitution required Congressional oversight? It’s OK to study, and have conversations about, examples where our President Donald Trump, may, or may not, have abused Presidential power. Media will not connect the big dots. Time to connect your big dots of importance. Bob Williams Stevensville
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Calendar
Hamilton Senior Center activities
Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m., Toenail Care by appt. 1st & last week; Bingo 1st & 3rd week, 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Toastmasters 6:30-8 a.m.; Western Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.; Clogging 1-4 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge for Fun, 10 a.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday: Stretch Exercise 9-10 a.m. Friday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Pinochle 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks, 1 p.m. Saturday: Flea market, 2nd week, Sept-May 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Special Bingo 1st week, Oct-May, 12 noon; Sunday: Bridge 1-5 p.m. For info: 363-5181.
Stevi Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 1st & 3rd Friday: Cribbage, 3-5 p.m. Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.
Victor Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday - Men’s Coffee, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, dessert, beverage. Donation 60 and over $3.50, under 60 $6 (RSVP 642-3320) Tuesdays: Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pinochle with snacks, 7 p.m. Fridays - Ladies’ Coffee, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Victor Senior Center is located at 246 5th Avenue.
Florence senior lunches
Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.
Lolo senior lunches
Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches
through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.
Golden Agers
The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multibid racehorse) are played on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 363-0142.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Monday: 7 p.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 5475 Farm Land Road, Lolo Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence 3rd Saturday: Women’s Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 224 Linder Street, Florence Sunday: Big Book Study Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Victor Senior Center, 243 5th Ave. Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.
Al-Anon
Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.
Narcotics Anon
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).
Free Indeed
Free Indeed, a faith-based addiction support group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 230 3rd Avenue in Victor. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S.
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Overeaters Anon
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.
Morning TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Weigh-in starts at 8 a.m. and meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are fun while learning to eat healthier and lose some pounds. Guests are always welcome. Call Becky at 642-6368 or Margie at 375-5439 for more information. Check out the website at www. tops.org.
Evening TOPS
The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.
Exercise classes
The following sessions, all by donation, are held at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th: Mondays: Zumba Gold & Chair Zumba, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays: Chair Yoga, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Zumba Gold, 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi, 4 p.m. Fridays: Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Indoor Walking: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.12 noon. Please log in, 16 laps is a mile!
WIC clinics
Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$23,107; 2- $31,284; 3-$39,461; 4-$47,638; 5-$55,815. For each additional family member add $8,177. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.
Florence American Legion
Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.
Hamilton American Legion
Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 322 S. 2nd Street.
Stevensville American Legion
The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information, contact Chuck at 253-380-7016.
American Legion Auxiliary
Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.
Stevi VFW
The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.
Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .
VA rides
The DAV Transportation System has a hub in the Bitterroot with rides available Monday through Friday. To book a ride to your VA Medical appointments, call Dena at 363-8396. Give at least 72 hours notice. The hub is always looking for volunteer drivers. For information call Dena at 363-8396.
Soroptomist
Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.
Lions Club
The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its meetings the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant 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, 406-3810922, for more information.
Stevi Masons
The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.
Victor Masons
Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.
Eastern Star
Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.
BPL storytime
It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.
DCPL storytime
Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.
NVPL storytime
Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Sapphire Quilters The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Anna Arntz at 707-481-3233.
Fiber Arts Guild
Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spin-
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Knitters Guild
The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.
Doll Club
The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.
Model train club
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville on the First Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m., or by special request. The club has added two new displays to its layout site: a new roller coaster and a new carnival ride. These additions should be particularly enjoyed by smaller children. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
Radio Club
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.
Draft Horse and Mule Club
The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of every other month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Claudia at 406642-3477.
Three Mile bingo
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Toastmasters Club
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 Mike Turner at 406-360-7262 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 Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Cornerstone, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. If you have a loved experiencing challenging from Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arlene at 239-1708.
County recycling
The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. Call Janice Lee at 360-9895 to volunteer or for more information.
Clothes Closet
The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of household goods and clothing. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 369-0394 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.
Family Shelter
The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot meets on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at Canyon View Church, 195 Skalkaho Road. Everyone is welcome.
Breast cancer support group
The Bitterroot Valley breast cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Daly Leach Memorial Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. All are welcome. For information contact Judy Rothie, (406) 564-8613.
Pregnant/new mom groups
Postpartum Support Circle and Baby Bistro (breastfeeding support) meet on the second Thursday of each month and a Prenatal Support Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at 109 N. 4th St. Suite 104 in Hamilton from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call Sheehan at 6426527 or email bitterrootbreastfeeding@gmail.com.
Dementia Caregiver Group
Are you a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’re invited to join in an informal group on the second Friday each month at 1 p.m. at The Living Center Chapel (second floor), 63 Main, Stevensville to share your concerns and experiences with others in a same or similar situation. If you would like to attend, your loved one is welcome to visit with facility residents with staff supervision during the meeting time. For more information contact Kati Aiken at Ravalli County Council on Aging, 363-5690.
Parkinson’s support group
A Parkinson’s support group meets the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at Sapphire Lutheran Homes. All are welcome. Contact Susan, 369-0535, for more information.
Suicide support group
A support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Riverfront Mental Health Center, 209 N. 10th, Suite A (blue building), Hamilton. The group is hosted by Ravalli County Suicide
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Family History Libraries
The Family History Center has two locations here in the Bitterroot Valley: Hamilton and Stevensville. Come research your family history with specialists who are happy and ready to assist you in finding your ancestral records. They can also help you organize photos and stories about people in your family tree. The Family History Center has free access to genealogical sites. You are invited to come and have fun discovering your family history at either of the two Family History Center locations. Hamilton Montana Family History Center Located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 401 N 8th Street Hamilton, MT 59840. Ring the bell at the WEST entrance for admittance (up high) Tuesday 11am-3pm Wednesday 11am-3pm and 6pm-8pm Thursday 11am-3pm You may call and schedule private or group appointments by calling 406-363-5146 Stevensville Montana Family History Center Located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road Stevensville, MT 59870. Ring the bell at the EAST entrance for admittance Monday 12pm-4pm Tuesday 9am-4pm Wednesday 6:30pm-9:00pm Thursday 12pm-4pm Friday 12pm-4pm You may call and schedule private or group appointments by calling 406-777-5018.
Volunteer opp
days from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries! There are instruments to share. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol.com) or on Facebook at CSLBitterroot or visit the website: CSLBitterroot. org.
Meditation Exploration
Experience various meditation techniques, shared by experienced teachers. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. By donation. For more information like on Facebook: CSLBitterroot, or visit: cslbitterroot.org/. Contact Luanne Cathey, 830-4408, lucathey@gmail.com/.
Three Mile Coffee Club Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome. Good coffee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 777-3710.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the Victor Volunteer Fire Department support group. This group provides food for the Wednesday evening meetings of the Victor Fire Department. Support group members are responsible for one week per month only. What you decide to make is up to you, serving about 20 people. Soups, stews, casseroles, etc. and a dessert. Call Sharon at 642-3844 for additional information.
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.
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Music Jam
The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot is a group of ordinary people determined to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this most important field of science. The group meets every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center in Hamilton. New members invited and welcomed. Visit the website at www// Quantumgb or e-mail blaise. favara@gmail or call 363-0683 for more information.
An acoustic music jam sponsored by the Bitterroot School of Music is held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rooted Music located at 100 Skeels Street, Suite A in Hamilton. All acoustic instruments are welcome as is anyone who would like to sing or just come and enjoy the music. For info contact Rooted Music at 406-363-5491.
Drum Circle
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
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African Drum Circle takes place on the 2nd and 4th Mon-
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.
Center for Spiritual Life
Center for Spiritual Life holds Sunday Services at 328 Fairgrounds Road, across from Hamilton High School. Come hear inspiring ideas and uplifting music. Meditation begins at 9 a.m., service begins at 9:30 a.m., stay for fellowship in the Social Hall at 10:45 a.m. For further information call Dave Schultz at 381-2355, visit CSLBitterroot.org, or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.
Course in Miracles Study Group
There are now two meeting times for the Course in Miracles study group. Join one of the weekly ongoing and deepening discussions of A Course in Miracles, a journey of spiritual transformation. The morning class meets Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon; the evening class meets Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m., both at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. By donation. More information on Facebook at CSLBitterroot, or visit cslbitterroot.org, or call Selma (AM) at 381-6480 or Ken (PM) at 3812067.
Saturday bingo
Special Saturday Bingo is held every third Saturday of the month at Victor Senior Center. Doors open at 12 noon, play at 1 p.m. $1 per card. $1 admission. Must be 18 to play. Snacks and coffee available. Everyone welcome. Call Glenda at 360-3074 for more information.
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Café takes place every other Tuesday evening (May 14) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Join in the philosophical discussions. Bring questions to be selected and discussed at the meeting. You are invited to examine, learn and think with others. Learn how others view the world. Together generate community, understanding and change together. Tea, coffee and cookies are provided.
Laundry Love Hamilton
Laundry Love Hamilton, a monthly laundry event for homeless and low-income individuals/ families, takes place the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fast & Fluffy, 115 Pine Street, Hamilton. 3 loads per
Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the City of Hamilton, Town of Darby, and Town of Stevensville Municipal Elections; and the Ravalli County Park District No. 2 Bond & Levy Election, to be held on November 5, 2019, will close at 5 PM on October 7, 2019. *NOTE: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return in person to the Ravalli County Election Office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot.
Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing at the Ravalli County Election Office, 215 South 4th Street, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the Ravalli County Election Office. Dated this 11th day of September, 2019 Regina Plettenberg, Ravalli County Election Administrator 215 South 4th Street, Suite C; Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-6550
Pickleball schedule
The courts at the Ravalli County fairgrounds in Hamilton are open Monday and Wednesday from 12-3 and 6-9 (new times). Courts at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton are open Sunday through Wednesday from 9 to 5 for members (members can access nets). Courts at Lewis & Clark Park in Stevensville are available sun-up to sundown seven days a week for Bitterroot Pickleball outdoor members (except Wednesdays 7:30-1 for park watering). Email Ricktrauth@gmail.com for more information.
Zumba Gold
Join Alex for Zumba Gold fun on Wednesdays at 12 noon at Groovz Studio of Dance, 801 S. 1st Street, Hamilton. By donation. Come have some toe-tapping fun (and exercise). Sponsored by St. Francis Health & Wellness Ministry.
Audubon Calendar sale
The Bitterroot Audubon 2020 Calendar is here! Bitterroot Audubon has the perfect calendar for your family and a perfect gift for you to send to loved ones. It is lightweight, packs easily and shows off the beauty of the Bitterroot so well with some photos of our stunning avian friends that live here. The photos were taken by talented Bitterroot photographers with drawings of birds by Lone Rock 4th graders. The proceeds from calendar sales stay here in the valley for Bitterroot Audubon’s work on conservation, education and scholarship projects. You can’t find another calendar that does that! Help a local non-profit help the valley’s habitat and wildlife! Make sure to get your calendars at the Stevensville Farmers Market and the Hamilton Farmers Market and at these stores: Florence Ace, Eastside Ace, Valley Drug and Variety; Corvallis Merc, Hamilton Gifts, Chapter One, Bitterroot Drug, and Robbins on Main.
Arts Guild holiday show
The 49thAnnual Bitter Root Arts Guild Holiday Show and Sale will take place November 8 and 9 at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, First Interstate Building, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. Bitter Root Arts Guild is accepting vendor applications to this artisans’ show of handcrafted items. The fee for a 10x10 booth is $75 for non-members and $55 for art guild members. The application deadline is October 1, 2019. Call Trish Becker at 406-381-3240, or Norma Pfaff at 406-360-6670, or email bitterrootartsguild@gmail. com or on Facebook @BitterRootArtsGuild.
Bridge classes
All qualified active and inactive electors of each district are entitled to vote in said elections. Ballots will be mailed to Active Electors only on October 18, 2019. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot.
individual/family. Check in with a Laundry Love Hamilton volunteer to sign in and receive your washer card. All laundry detergent, fabric softener and quarters will be supplied by Laundry Love Hamilton. Laundry guests must remain on site. Laundry Love Hamilton is made possible by donations, business sponsorships, fundraisers and volunteers. For more information or to inquire on how your business/organization can help, contact Laundry Love Hamilton by email: laundrylovehamiltonmt@gmail. com.
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White Ribbon Week volunteers needed October 20 to 25 is White Ribbon Week in Ravalli County. The White Ribbon Campaign, sponsored by the Ravalli County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, is a communitywide effort to raise awareness about domestic violence. We
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all have a role to play in ending violence against women. Wearing a ribbon is a simple way to send the powerful message that we all deserve to live in homes that are safe and free from violence. This year, the Coalition is committed to distributing 10,000 White Ribbons to Ravalli County residents. To meet that goal, your help is needed. Groups of individuals are needed who are willing to fold and pin White Ribbon cards. For more information, to request ribbons, or to help meet the distribution goal, contact Jamie Ogden or Karissa Carmona at coalition@safeinthebitterroot.org.
Wed, September 25 Book sale
Attention all Bibliophiles! The 2019 Annual Friends of the Bitterroot Public Library Used Book Sale is going on in the downstairs Community Room in the Bitterroot Public Library at 306 State St. in Hamilton through September 28. The sale hours are Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The price for all items is $1.00 per inch thick. Saturday all day will be the ever-popular
Bag Sale when all the items that can be stuffed in a grocery bag are $3.00 per bag - bring your own bags or the Friends will provide them. A silent auction of special books ends on Friday at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the book sale go to benefit the Bitterroot Public Library. For information contact the Bitterroot Public Library, 3631670.
Bitterroot Quilters Guild
The Bitterroot Quilters Guild will meet Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. Anyone with an interest in quilting is encouraged to come early to socialize and shop the ‘Ugli Bin’ for a bargain before the meeting; doors open at 6 pm. This will be the first Guild meeting since the summer hiatus, and the first for the newly elected Board. Membership in the Guild is open to quilters from beginner through advanced; contact Tena Chapman, Membership Chair, at 406-381-4755, or attend Wednesday’s meeting as a guest. For more information, visit the Bitterroot Quilters Guild on Facebook.
Thurs, September 26 Fermentation class Join Daniel Ray at the North Pressure cooking Valley Public Library for an introclass ductory course on fermentation, Meals in Minutes: Instant Pot Pressure Cooker and More! Three classes in Corvallis and Stevensville to help meet the demand for this popular class on September 26 and 27. Electric pressure cookers can make your dinner plans super easy. Katelyn Andersen, MSU/Ravalli Extension Agent, will share the benefits of using a pressure cooker and using it to its potential. Make dinners in a snap that will save your family money and increase the nutritional value of your meals. Come hungry—this class gives participants the opportunity to make several dishes in a pressure cooker! Register online at https:// www.heartofthevalleyadulted.org/ fall-class-schedule.
NVPL Art Club
Art Club, for ages 5-18, will meet Thursday, September 26 at 4 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library community room, 208 Main, Stevensville. This week, create salt dough fall ornament garlands. Weekly registration is required. Call 777-5061.
Thursday, September 26 at 6 p.m. This presentation will cover tools and supplies, costs, and method of fermenting just about anything! Check out some of the fermentation books available at the Library and explore the available online resources that will help you in your home fermenting adventures. Participants will gain hands on experience making sauerkraut and kombucha during this class. 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.
Bike Walk Bitterroot community conversation Bike Walk Bitterroot will be hosting a community conversation on bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Hamilton area on Thursday, September 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bedford Building, 223 S. 2nd, Hamilton. The
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purpose of this meeting is to hear from community members on what they see as being priority issues surrounding bicycle and pedestrian safety whether that be infrastructure, policy, education, or just a problematic intersection or street that is unsafe for biking and walking. The group hopes to work with meeting participants to identify problem areas, discuss locations in the community that need safe non-motorized connections, and discuss potential solutions to improve the safe mobility of pedestrians and cyclists. “Our goal is to hear from the community where we can concentrate our efforts in working towards a community where everyone feels safe and comfortable riding or walking to school, work, the grocery store or just out and about exercising,” says Bike Walk Bitterroot board member Amy Fox. Bike Walk Bitterroot will use the information they gather to work with local city, county and school officials to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in and around Hamilton. Bike Walk Bitterroot is a local chapter of Bike Walk Montana and advocates for safe non-motorized transport across the valley and infrastructure for improving pedestrian and cyclist
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Fri, September 27 Science Friday
Science Friday will take place Friday, September 27 at 4 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main, Stevensville. Come discover the incredible, destructive 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Learn about what causes a volcano to go off and different types of volcanoes! This program is suitable for children ages 5 & up. Registration is required for this program! Space is limited. Call (406) 777-5061. More CALENDAR, page 10
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Join the Friends of Fort Owen for a project work day at Fort Owen State Park on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Your help is needed to protect and preserve one of Montana’s important historic places! Celebrate this National Public Lands Day by staining, painting and cleaning Fort Owen State Park. Volunteers will get handson experience preserving historic structures on public lands and learn how much effort it takes to maintain our history. This event starts at 10 a.m. sharp and will include a short orientation; various light maintenance tasks and will end with a provided lunch. Volunteer spots are limited so folks are asked to register by contacting Montana State Parks AmeriCorps member, Josh Parken, at JoshParken@mt.gov or call 406-273-4253. Wear clothing appropriate for staining and painting. Gloves, tools and refreshments will be provided. Because parking is limited, volunteers will gather at the NW corner of the Super 1 Foods parking lot and shuttle into the park. For more information contact Josh Parken at (406) 273-4253 or Margaret Gorski at 406-552-2072. The National Environmental Education Foundation’s National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together on the fourth Saturday in September to assist with various projects designed to restore and enhance public parks, forests, waterways and more. From trail maintenance to tree planting—volunteers of all ages and abilities roll up their sleeves and work side-by-side to care for public lands.
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Operation Christmas Child Countdown Event
The Area Team for Operation Christmas Child is excited to host its Countdown Event as they gear up for National Collection Week in November. The Countdown Event for the entire Missoula Area for Operation Christmas Child is Saturday, September 28 at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in Victor. This year, guest speaker Alex Nsengimana – a Rwandan genocide survivor – will share his story of how receiving a shoebox in Rwanda changed his life. His story is a full-circle story of how receiving a shoebox changed his life. For more information call 719-200-3549. “Pack a shoebox, change a life.”
Sun, September 29 Community bingo Bingo takes place every Sunday starting September 29 at the Lolo Community Center. Doors open at 12 noon, games begin at 1 p.m.
Mon, September 30 Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast - French toast, fruit & milk; LunchSpaghetti, tossed salad, sliced peaches, breadsticks, bread & butter, milk Tuesday: Breakfast - Egg & Cheese burrito, fruit & milk; Lunch - Chicken Alfredo, steamed broccoli, pears, bread & butter, milk Wednesday: Breakfast Maple Waffles, fruit & milk; Lunch - Orange Chicken with rice, steamed veggies, Mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk Thursday: Breakfast - Ultimate Breakfast Rounds, fruit & milk; Lunch - Breakfast Sandwich with Egg & Cheese, tri-tater hash browns, cinnamon applesauce, bread & butter, milk Friday: Breakfast - Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, fruit & milk; Lunch - Pizza, peas & carrots, pineapple tidbits, bread & butter, milk
Rotary Club
Amber Hanes-Miller, MS, Community Outreach Coordinator for Life Flight Network (www.lifeflight.org) will be the speaker for the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, September 30 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.
Wed, October 2 Stevi Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will meet Wednesday, October 2 at 1 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. The program will be on deer-resistant plants and shrubs. Everyone welcome. For information contact Colleen at 273-3973.
Friday, October 4 Scarecrow Festival
The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival will be held October 4-5. This year there are three separate categories for scarecrows: 1) kids, 2) businesses, and 3) nonprofits/ individuals/families. There will be separate locations, voting, and awards for each category. Also, local nonprofits will raise funds for their organizations with Living Statues on Friday, October 4 from 5 to 8 p.m., with cash prizes for the top performers. The Scarecrow Festival is jam-packed with fun activities, including lots of kids’ activities, and space on Main and Third Streets is reserved for official Scarecrow Festival and Farmers Market activities only. All local groups who wish to set up displays, or conduct fundraisers during Scarecrow Festival, must register with the Main Street Association and receive a location
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 assignment. For both days, there will be food trucks and more comfort stations. Also added is the first ever Scarecrow Festival Brewfest on Saturday, October 5 afternoon and evening, with tastings of beer from 10 craft breweries, local ciders, premium wines, and alcohol-free kombucha. For more information or Brewfest tickets, visit StevensvilleMT.org or call 777-3773.
Musical performance
The Bitterroot String Quartet will perform on First Friday, October 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. The Bitterroot String Quartet will play, featuring bluegrass virtuoso “Banjo Jack” Mauer and his Clawhammer acolyte Marshall “Dr. Trout” Bloom. The musicians will regale the audience with a little banjo history, traditional fiddle tunes, folk songs, Celtic renderings and the odd “Fats Waller” number. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-
5061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Aquatic Center open houses
Ravalli County Park District #2 is holding a series of open houses at the Bitterroot Aquatic Center, 59 Kurtz Lane, Hamilton. Come and learn about the Renovation and Construction Bond that includes covering the outdoor lap pool, family bathrooms and facility updates. All this will make it possible for new programming all year round. Open houses are scheduled for Friday, October 4 from 9 to 11 a.m.; Tuesday, October 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, October 17 from 9 to 11 a.m.; and Wednesday, October 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information contact Fran Schreckendgust, 375-8200.
Sat, October 5 Ham radio class
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to anyone interested in upgrading their current Ham license to a General Class or for anyone wanting to obtain their first Ham Radio License. The 8-week class will be held on Saturdays (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) from October 5 through November 23 at the Bitterroot College, 103 S. 9th Street, Hamilton. A general class license manual is recommended and can be obtained from arrl.org or amazon.com. Contact Eric at ab9os@yahoo.com to RSVP for the course.
Bingo
Special Saturday Bingo will be held at Hamilton Senior Center on October 5th. Doors open at 12 noon. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Paper cards will be used. $1.00 admission. Must be 18 to play. Free refreshments. Questions? Call Cathy, 375-9276.
Square dance club Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will be dancing on Saturday, October 5 at the Golden Age Center at 5th and Baker Streets in Hamilton. The club
Bitterroot Star -- Page A11 dances from 7 to 9:30 p.m. most Saturdays. The resident caller is Ray Dunbar and the club will host guest callers during the season. There is a large wooden floor to dance on and plenty of room to sit and visit. The season will start off with a potluck at 6 p.m. on October 5th. Pre-rounds at 7 p.m. provided by Don Scheline and the Mainstream dance is always from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Plus tips. Cost is $6 for dancers and spectators are always welcome! Ray will be teaching beginning Square Dancing at the Bitterroot College in Hamilton on Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from October 9 to December 4. Cost is $24 per student unless you live in the Hamilton School District and are 65+, then seniors are free. It is desirable to have a partner. Come for fun and fitness! Ray will also be teaching Plus level Square Dancing on Thursday nights starting October 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Experience dancing Mainstream is a must for this class. It is also desirable to have a partner. For more info, call Ray Dunbar at 370-4414. Register at Bitterroot College 375-0100 or at first class.
Sunday, October 6 National Life Chain
Sunday, October 6 marks the 32nd anniversary of the National Life Chain. Bitterroot Valley residents can participate in this anti-abortion event in Hamilton from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. People are invited to quietly unite for one hour in silent prayer witness to “give a voice to the preborn babies who cannot stand for themselves and give awareness to the Sanctity of Life,” according to the press release. Participants will line both sides of Hwy 93 in Hamilton to pray and hold signs provided by National Life Chain. Sign-in begins at 1:30 p.m. at the registration table in the parking lot of Cornerstone Realty at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Hwy 93. Pick up signs there. For more information call 777-7328.
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If you waited in line for popcorn at the beginning of the Florence Homecoming game on Friday night, you would have missed the first Falcon touchdown, and quite possibly the second one too. Just 35 seconds into the game, and after having a touchdown called back on a holding penalty, Florence’s Colby Kohlman pushed through from 12 yards out to score. Bigfork was on the receiving end of the opening kickoff but fumbled the ball on their first play, setting up the touchdown. Luke Maki kicked the PAT and the Falcons were on the board. Florence’s second touchdown was a 93 yard pass from Kohlman to Levi Posey at the 8 minute mark in the first quarter. The PAT was not good but Florence was up, 13-0. “We’ve worked on starting fast,” said third year coach Pat Duchein. “If anybody’s been around Florence football, they know we never started very fast.” While Florence’s offense was putting points on the board, their defense was holding the Vikings and making them punt again. When Florence got the ball again, the line opened up a path for Kohlman who raced 53 yards up the sidelines for the TD. The final touchdown of the quarter came when Kohlman hit sophomore Blake Shoup from 63 yards
Florence quarterback Colby Kohlman makes a move to get out of the grasp of a Bigfork Viking. Florence defeated Bigfork, 31-0. Jean Schurman photo.
out to put Florence ahead, 31-0. “This is my senior year,” said Colby Kohlman. “And to get a win on Homecoming, it’s the first time for me. A lot of guys put in a lot of time in the gym this summer and it shows.” Although Bigfork made some adjustments on their defense, they still couldn’t find the key to unlock the Falcon defense. Throughout the game, each time the Vikings seemed to get into scoring position, the Falcons adjusted and held them out of the end zone. Florence went on to win, 31-0. The final Falcon score was a two-yard push into the end zone in the third quarter. The PAT hit the upright and rebounded back out. “We weren’t expecting this,” said Duchein of his team’s blowout of Bigfork. “They’ve got good athletes and a big interior.” Duchein went on to say “we’ve just been working to figure out how to play for something bigger than yourself and I think, tonight, that showed.” He said his team of assistant coaches do all the work. “They’re doing the work to create a better program here in Florence.” Florence improved their record to 3-1 and are ranked No. 9 in the state. They will play Deer Lodge in Deer Lodge this Friday. The No. 1 ranked Hamilton
Lady Falcons gaining momentum One would think that after losing several key seniors last year to graduation, the Lady Falcons would be down a bit this year. But, according to coach Christy Duchein, “There’s always going to be changes in your personnel, when you lose a player, you don’t just lose the skill, you lose the dynamics that they have on the court, too.” On Thursday night, the Lady Falcons were definitely in sync with each other as they breezed through a match against Deer Lodge, winning in three games. Duchein said it takes a while to adjust and mesh with each other and she was happy to see that happen on the floor against Deer Lodge. “I said I was proud of you because even when things weren’t working, you didn’t get down on yourself and you trusted in the person behind you.” She went on to say that trusting the person next to you or behind you makes it easier for the team to execute their offense. The passes aren’t so high and the entire offense can speed up. In the back row, Kolbi Wood is the libero and can really keep the offense going. Duchein said Wood is very quick on her feet and that helps a bunch. Even though Florence won by wide margins in all three games, the Lady Wardens did have some nice plays that kept Florence guessing. “They made some
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• Prompt • Courteous • Professional Broncs traveled to Dillon to take on the unranked Beavers in Southwest A conference action. The Broncs were ahead by five points with time running out when Dillon’s Peter Gibson caught a three yard pass from Justus Peterson for the TD and the 26-25 upset. After a scoreless first quarter, Hamilton got on the scoreboard with a 24 yard pass reception from Carson Rostad to Jaiden Klemundt. Tyson Rostad kicked the PAT. Carson Rostad had another 22 yard pass to Klemundt in the third quarter. Carson also had two rushing touchdowns, one for 18 yards and another, in the fourth quarter for 11 yards. Hamilton had trouble converting two PATs and the final two point conversion. Carson Rostad had 306 total yards on offense. Corvallis fell to Butte
Central, 38-6. The Blue Devils’ lone touchdown was a 39 yard pass from Bryce Mayn to Mace Marshall in the second quarter. Victor was host to the Troy Trojans on Saturday. Troy is another Class B school that plays down in Class C because of lack of numbers. The Trojans took an early lead and went on to win, 42-18, their first win in four years. Victor had a 36 yard scoring run from Cameron Moore in the second quarter. Sophomore Carson Varner scored the final two Pirate TDs, both from one yard out. Victor only has three seniors and a junior on the team. Frenchtown defeated Stevensville, 49-13. Sahkaia Wehr had a 20 yard scoring run in the fourth quarter. That was followed by a four yard run by Aiden Van Ostrand for another six points.
The Hamilton boys golf team is playing some of their best golf which is a good thing heading into the Western A Divisional this weekend in Frenchtown. The team, which began play even before school started, played in Kalispell and then at home at the Hamilton Golf Club course. Hamilton was second in Kalispell behind Glacier, by only four strokes. Tristan Hanson and teammate Bryce Reed tied for fourth in Kalispell. He shot a 73 the first dat at Northern Pines Golf Course. The next day, at Buffalo Hill, he shot an 80 for a combined score of 153. Reed shot a 75 the first day and a 78 the second. Tanner Hanson was right behind his teammates (and brother) in fifth place. He shot a 76 and a 78 for a combined 154. On Saturday at the Hamilton Golf Course, Hamilton topped 10 other teams to finish first with a score of 302. Frenchtown was second with 330. They were followed by White-
fish (336), Butte Central (335), Columbia Falls (368), Corvallis (380), Dillon (387), Libby (396), East Helena (432) and Browning (445). Tristan Hanson finished first by shooting a 69 on his home course. Reed and Tanner Hanson tied for second with 75. Max Cianflone was tied for 10th with 83. Marcus Kilman of Columbia Falls and Cameron Kahle of Whitefish tied with him. Corvallis’ Luke Schlimgan finished sixth with an 80. Jacob Watters of Stevensville was seventh with 81. Macee Greenwood of Corvallis led her team to victory for the girls. Greenwood shot a 71 to lead the Blue Devils to a two-stroke victory over Whitefish. Keelee Storrud and Signee Storrud tied for 10th with 96 for the Blue Devils as well. Aly Rose of Hamilton tied with Stevensville’s Jasi Oyler for fourth place. They both shot an 89.
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High school, junior high rodeos this weekend
Emma Stensrud and Rylie Morton put up a block against Deer Lodge. Jean Schurman photo. smart decisions at the right time,” according to Duchein. Florence def. Deer Lodge 25-13, 25-11, 25-14 Florence: Kills:26 (Sarah Hopcroft 8). Assists: 21 (Halle Christopherson 13). Aces: 9
(Emily Kinnaman 3). Digs: 43 (Kolbi Wood 140. Blocks: 4 (Emma Stensrud 3) Deer Lodge: Kills:13 (Marion Jones 5). Assists: 11 (Amy Fjell 8). Blocks: 7 (Emma Johnson and Amy Fjell 2)
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Corvallis def. Stevensville, 25-16, 25-21, 25-14 Corvallis: Kills: 33 (Madeline Gilder 13). Assists: 29 (Hannah Martin 26). Aces: 10
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Cowboys and cowgirls from across the state will make one last run or ride on Saturday and Sunday at the high school rodeo in Hamilton at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. The rodeo on Saturday will begin at 10am and will begin on Sunday at 9am with many of the traditional rodeo events and a few different ones. In addition to bareback horses, saddle broncs, and bulls, junior high cowboys can ride steers. There are the traditional tie down roping and team roping events;
but there are also break away roping for boys as well as girls in junior high, and there is ribbon roping with the roper catching the calf, and the runner pulling a ribbon off the calf’s tail and hightailing it back to the roping chute. Contestants from Corvallis, Darby, Stevensville and Hamilton are among the local riders. These cowboys and cowgirls will be selling tickets for a semi load of firewood, about 22 tons, which will be raffled off on Sunday, September 29.
(Martin 4). Digs: 29 (Casey Fison 8). Blocks: 5 (Isabel Evans 3). Stevensville: Kills: 23 (Kennedy Praast 9). Assists: 22 (Maddie Weber 18). Aces: 5 (Cassi Kopsa 3). Digs: 36 (Kopsa 9, Weber 9). Blocks: 3 (Three with 1). Valley Christian def. Darby 25-18, 25-20, 24-26, 25-20 Darby: Kills 27 (Taylor Vance 6, Lexi Baer 6), Assists 27 (Fylena Rahn 17), Aces 21 (Trinity Henry 9), Digs 53 (Vance 13), Blocks 4 (Baer 2). Valley Christian: Kills 17 (Haleigh Golden 5, Mariah 5), Assists 16 (Annie Rennaker 8),
Aces 15 (Golden 5), Digs 45 (Madison Conner 15), Blocks 11 (Amber Anderson 3, Libby Schlapman 3). Stevensville def. Dillon, 3-1 20-25, 25-12, 25-18, 25-20 Stevensville: Kills:36 (Aliyah Anderson 9). Assists: 35 (Maddie Weber 32). Aces: 12 (Aliyah Anderson 4). Digs: 58 (Cassi Kopsa 19). Blocks: 7 (Maddalena Margini 4) Dillon: Kills:33 (Evey Hansen 9). Assists: 28 (Madi Ruegsegger 20). Aces: 11 (Charli Hazelbaker 4). Digs: 63 (Ainsley Shipman 15). Blocks: 5 (Josey Jones 2)
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
‘Colors of Cancer’ month kicks off with Food Truck Lunch The Colors of Cancer “Food Truck” Lunch will be held Monday, October 1st from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Emergency Department Parking lot. Indulge in a variety of fabulous foods knowing that your purchase is going to help enhance cancer services at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. As you enjoy lunch, you will have an opportunity to meet participants this year’s Color of Cancer teams, learn about the many events and register for the Colors of Cancer Fun Run, happening on October 12th. Proceeds generated from this Food Truck
Lunch and all other Colors of Cancer events during October are donated to the Daly Hospital foundation and matched by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. Participating food trucks include: • Team Blue: Mineshaft meat pasties & chocolate chip cookies • Team Lime Green: O’Leary’s Kitchen - hot dogs, chips & soda • Team Gold: Red Rooster & Snow-to-Go - salads & snow cones
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gravel road. Commissioner Jeff Burrows explained that the county has analyzed its road inventory and set up a feasible schedule for repair and reconstruction. The problem is that Wildfowl Lane is not on the current seven-year schedule, but it is in a state of terrible disrepair with deep potholes and crumbled asphalt making it a hazard for drivers. Burrows said that the Road Department was looking at the
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Wildfowl Lane not to be ripped up…yet
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possibility of a federal grant to repave the road and had suggested milling up the old road surface and returning it to gravel until the grant was obtained. “We didn’t make any decisions,” said Burrows. “We just discussed the alternatives.” He said given the county’s road budget, the county was considering removing roads from its maintenance schedule and returning them to gravel as a money-saving measure. Property owners along the lane became concerned when the county spread gravel over the entire asphalt surface of the road. According to local resident Casey Johnson, the gravel produced small dust storms when vehicles passed, becoming a suffocating cloud for bicyclists and pedestrians who use the road a lot to access the refuge. Burrows said the county was not committed to the deconstruction of the road, but it puts the county in a bad spot, he said. The asphalt road as it stands is crumbling and dangerous. A gravel road would be much safer. “We may have to just go in and do the necessary patching to get us through to grant time,” said Burrows. “We are looking at our options. Nothing has been decided yet.”
Obituaries Clarice H. Skillman
Hamilton - Clarice H. Skillman, 96 of Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home in Hamilton, Saturday, September 14, 2019 in the company of her daughter and special caregiver. She was born May 5, 1923, in a single room cabin near St. John, North Dakota. She was the first of three children born, to Henry and Elsie King, both from immigrant families settling in the United States. Clarice’s childhood was spent in North Dakota and Wyoming, moving often as her father struggled through the Great Depression. Her father worked on farms, in North Dakota, mining and logging camps, in Wyoming, and migrant worker camps, when no other work could be found. By 7th grade the family had moved back to the family homestead near the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. At age 17, she had dropped out of school to attend beauty school, in Fargo. Toward the end of WWII, Clarice followed friends and her sister to the Seattle area to work as a mechanic’s helper for Boeing Aircraft. In 1945, Clarice had moved with her family to the Livingston area, to start a new life, ranching
Hamilton - Lee Alfred Johnson, 78, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 24, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Francis and Edith F. Johnson. He grew up there with his sister and two brothers, attended college and The Chicago Art Institute and began his lifelong devotion to the Cubs baseball team. In his twenties he moved to California and later worked for many years as a manager for Aaron Brothers Art Mart where he learned the skill of picture framing and was known as the ‘CloseOut King’. In 1985 he met the love of his life, Marva Wilson. They were married at a ceremony in Hamilton on August 11, 1988. They permanently relocated from California to the Bitterroot Valley in 1991 where Lee fulfilled his lifelong dream of opening his own frame shop and collectible store, Mountain View Art and Framing at the Stevensville Junction. He had an eye for interesting finds and antiques and enjoyed seeking them out at yard sales and auctions. The shop could always
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Daly Hospital. Clarice was able to live out her final years at home. Thanks to loving attention from her church friends and the wonderful caring and kindness of a small group of caregivers, who have watched over her while attending to her needs, in her home for the last four years. She was eternally grateful for them and the services of Marcus Daly Hospice. Clarice was a woman of many talents with a gift of resourcefulness, although many times it seemed she could easily find the most difficult and treacherous path, she was equipped with the character and perseverance to usually succeed at whatever, when she put her mind to it. She is survived by her daughter, Beth from Potomac, Montana; and son, Jerry, from Helena, Montana. Services were held Wednesday, September 18th, at the Corvallis Community Church, 310 Second St. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Corvallis Community Church per Clarice’s wishes. Condolences maybe left at www.dalyleachchapel.com .
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in Montana. There, she met and married Fred Skillman, settling down to a life of hardscrabble ranching on Mill Creek Flats, near Chico, Montana. By 1957, they’d had enough and decided was time to move to the promised land of the Bitterroot Valley, ending up with a few acres, in Victor. Fred started a new career, building homes; Clarice finished her last 2 years of school to earn her diploma. She was the first and probably the last 30-something year old student at Victor High School. Shortly thereafter, she went to work as the all around office manager, receptionist, and nurse for Dr. WR Spencer, in Stevensville. There she met and made friends with people from all over the valley. In 1966, Clarice decided to once again further her education by getting her LPN license. She worked several more years at Missoula hospitals and clinics. Clarice and Fred moved to Stevensville in 1965. Fred passed in 1994. Clarice continued to make Stevensville her home until moving to Hamilton in 2003. She was active in her faith community with the Corvallis Community Church and volunteered at Marcus
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be counted on for excellent framing as well as unique treasures, all presented with Lee’s spirited and fun loving salesmanship and beautifully displayed with his hand lettered signs. Lee was a serious movie buff and an avid fisherman who enjoyed the beauty of Montana. He had a deep appreciation for classical music and composing greats like John Williams. He especially loved the Christmas season which he firmly believed extended from mid-November to
mid-February. Lee and Marva have, in fact, hosted Christmas Open Houses well into February with the fire extinguisher close at hand to the brittle tree. He had a particular knack for thoughtful and unique gift giving for all occasions (or no occasion at all) and it wasn’t unusual to receive a jar of his favorite mustard from Chicago. His elegant handwriting graced many heartfelt cards and little notes just to cheer our way. Lee was an exuberant man with a big personality and a generous heart. He will be missed. Lee is survived by his wife Marva, of Hamilton, two stepsons, Mark Wilson of Florence, MT and Brien Wilson (Yasmine) of Denver, CO, three grandsons, one granddaughter, and three nephews; Stevan Johnson, Forrest Johnson, and Preston Niederer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard Johnson, brother Paul Johnson and sister Phyllis Niederer. A private family interment will take place. Condolences my be left for the family at www. dalyleachchapel.com. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
James Heckelsberg Roderick Murray Hamilton - James N. Heckelsberg, 88. passed away in the afternoon, Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Valley View Estates Health Care Center in Hamilton. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com
Stevensville - Roderick N. “Rod” Murray, 79, of Stevensville passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Fishing the Giant Orange Caddis All summer long we’ve seen those sand-and-gravel cases on the downstream sides of rocks, all throughout the river system. At this point they’re about the size of a child’s thumb. Pick one off a rock, now, and you’ll find either the empty case of a bug that has hatched, or a pupating caddisfly, wings nearly formed, with a body that is shaded a delicate orange. There are fewer of them
Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan this year than in years past, but there are still plenty of them. Our prolonged runoff this year picked up and moved tons of gravel throughout the river system. A large number of orange caddisfly cases were picked up, redistributed, and crushed in the process. Thankfully, the river’s ecology operates on a system of surpluses and remnants. There are enough bugs for the fish to eat, and plenty beyond that to carry the species forward though this long runoff year. And the trout are looking for them. At times, trout will move into the shallows and break them off the rocks and eat them, stone case and all. When the newly-hatched adults (they hatch underwater after pupation) are drifting free they’re easier prey. That’s the stage I’m most interested in. Back in my fish-killing bloodthirsty savage teen years, I killed and gutted the first decent trout I caught each day. It was a kind of primitive ritual that led to much learning that I still carry with me. I’d render a quick and merciful kill to that first trout, if I intended to keep it, and carefully slit its belly open with a slender-pointed sheath knife that I kept very sharp for that purpose. Then I’d carefully spread the belly contents on the palm of my hand and inspect it. Very often, I’d small find small stones, the gravel from digested caddis cases, (boy, a trout’s digestive system is tough!) or intact cases themselves, grubby-looking caddis pupa inside. The things I learned, about what trout ate and when, honed my instincts as an angler.
Caddisflies and the trout Caddisflies have a mothlike life cycle. They are the only aquatic insects that actually pupate, and undergo metamorphosis (remember that word, from the elementary school science lessons about butterflies and moths?) in a sealed-off case made of streambed debris – each specie’s case from a separate type of debris – before chewing their way free to drift, as mature insects, to the water’s surface where they sputter their way through the surface film and take flight. I find caddisflies fascinating. When they break free, these #8 orange caddis pupae are very visible to the fish. So they hold very, very still, as the slowly ascend to the surface. The trout, though, have this all figured out. These helpless pupae, unless they get eaten, may drift for a couple hundred yards as they move from the bottom of the river to the top. When they are within about eighteen inches or so from the surface, they swim as fast as their legs and wings can move their fat orange bodies in an all-out effort to escape and fly away free. Once on the surface, they have to scooch and skitter and buzz the water off their wings before they take flight. Then, they fly like big moths toward the bushes, mate, and the egg-laden females return to the river in the evenings to flutter delicately on the surface to deposit their eggs. Expectations – and success Don’t expect to see hordes of October caddis coming to the surface at once. You might see a few in the slow reaches of a long run, in quiet pockets, or in gentle eddies below an inside curl – wherever the current tends to concentrate them toward the end of their drift. Find that kind of a spot and fish it mid-afternoons. If you see surface action, fish a purpose-built skittering giant orange caddis pattern. The biggest trout I ever hooked on a dry fly in the Bitterroot came on a #8 Orange Caddis Variant below Stevensville. These days the Dirty Hairy takes the place of the Orange Caddis Variant. The Dirty Hairy consists of three bunches of deer hair splayed out over an orange body in a fluttering silhouette. UV-reflective white rubberlegs on either side mimic the disturbance of a caddisfly struggling on the surface – if you move the fly. This fly is killer when you see trout smashing emerging orange caddisflies. Gentle twitches with the rod tip will set the Dirty Hairy in motion to put out rings or a small wake of just a few inches – don’t overdo it, but don’t let
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the fly sit still, either. And brace yourself against the urge to overstrike. The hits may come as surprises, and can be violent. Fish the new nymph That said, the best action is underwater. Over the years of my guiding career, many of all-time best big-numbers-big-fish days came at this time of year on big orange caddis nymphs.
I fished a heavily weighted #8 caddis pupa, with a dubbed, multicolor body – the same idea that makes the Brindle ‘Chute so successful as a dry fly. We started with this fly about five feet below an indicator. Around mid-afternoon, we’d move the nymph up to about three feet below the indicator. Looking back, I wish I’d had the new Drift-Rite indicator then. The Drift-Rite tells you when to mend and helps you prolong the optimal portion of the drift. No guessing, no wasted casts – the Drift-Rite doubles or triples the effectiveness of nymphs fished under an indicator. Finally we’d fish quartering downstream without an indicator. We’d retrieve in a pullpause rhythm to simulate the natural’s final swim toward the surface. Again, I’d caution my clients to brace against the urge to over-strike. This year’s Caddis Drifter nymph is even more effective than the original model. Caddisflies exude UV-reflective proteins in the glue that holds their stone houses together. These UV-reflective elements are visible to the trout when they’re on the hunt. By painstakingly adding what we feel is just the right amount of UV to the mix, we’ve made that original fly all the more effective. This new version of the Caddis Drifter works. Give it and the Dirty Hairy a try while orange caddisflies are on the water. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main ADVERTISING in Hamilton. Crossword Answers on page B5
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continued capability of causing damage to downstream property and environmental resources in the event of a failure. It could also present a threat to public safety if the dam failed. In 2004, work was completed on the dam for the purpose of increasing inadequate spillway capacity, repairing failing outlet works, and addressing surface erosion problems along the upstream embankment. However, this project did not correct embankment stability problems and internal erosion or piping potential. According to the draft decision, the rehabilitation project will correct deficiencies that have resulted in significant seepage through the dam embankment, which have been documented and monitored by Hydrometrics Inc. over the past several years during routine safety inspections. In the past 12 years, three sinkholes have been repaired. Silty sand embankment soils are prone to piping (internal erosion). Localized piping and high seepage velocities can lead to develop-
Bitterroot Star -- Page B3 ment of more sinkholes and/or a total dam breach failure. The most recent sinkhole developed near the south abutment of the auxiliary spillway in 2017. Helicopter access to the dam is requested to transport bulky equipment, and heavy construction materials needed to accomplish the repair work within generally accepted industry standards. It is not safe or feasible to physically pack this equipment and heavy construction materials in with stock. The estimated number of helicopter flights (32) needed to complete the project is based on estimates from Hydrometrics Inc. and includes 11 flights for mobilization of equipment and materials, eight flights for resupply of construction materials, nine flights for demobilization and four additional contingency flights for unforeseen problems at this remote site. According to the draft decision, primitive techniques were never utilized in the construction of critical elements of the dam, which include compaction of soils to a required density, installation of highly reliable mechanical elements (geomembrane liner) and batching or placement of
high quality concrete or grout that meets design specifications. But the technology used to construct dams in wilderness in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, or even early 1960’s technology when the Wilderness Act was passed, cannot be used to repair and maintain the dams today because engineering designs have become more technically complex in order to meet both federal and state dam safety standards and construction quality control/quality assurance practices. Both the dam owner and their engineering representative are responsible for exercising the duty of reasonable care to protect their interests from legal liability. “In the current litigious environment, it is essential that CCID pursue repairs since they have knowledge of embankment deficiencies (formation of sinkholes and excessive seepage). If the dam owner has knowledge of defective condition(s) and the dam failed as a result, then liability will likely ensue if remedial measures are not accomplished in a timely manner to mitigate the hazardous conditions,” states the draft decision.
Hunters: replace faded licenses and avoid attaching carcass tags directly to meat If you have not checked your license and carcass tags in a while, please do so well in advance of your hunting trip to ensure they haven’t faded. Hunters and anglers with faded licenses can have them replaced at no cost at their regional Fish, Wildlife & Parks office. Replacement at a FWP office for faded licenses does not count against the number of replacements an individual is allowed. Faded licenses can also be mailed to FWP for replacement: P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or to your regional FWP office. Also, between Sept. 20 and Oct. 24, hunters and anglers can
have faded licenses replaced at no cost at their local license provider. License providers now have new license paper that will not fade. The new paper rolls are white. After Oct. 24, the cost will be $5 for each license replaced at a license provider. However, FWP will reimburse the cost to hunters and anglers who mail in a receipt along with their faded license and tags. These can be mailed to the address above. If you’ve already paid to have your license replaced, you can submit your receipt to FWP for ADVERTISING reimbursement. Another option for replacing your license is to go to fwp. mt.gov, login to MyFWP and request a digital version of your
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Electric bicycles (e-bikes) have grown in popularity for both recreational use and hunting on public lands and are currently welcome on more than 52,000 miles of roads and 7,700 miles of trails throughout the Northern Region’s nine National Forests where motorized vehicle travel is authorized. The USDA Forest Service considers e-bikes as motorized vehicles and therefore does not allow their use on non-motorized National Forest System roads and trails. The Service encourages e-bike riders to consult their local National Forest or Grassland’s Motor Vehicle Use Map to ensure they’re riding on an approved, motorized use roads or trails, and to exercise caution when traveling
among other motor vehicles. The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. The Forest Service’s Northern Region includes nine National Forests and 1.2 million acres of National Grasslands in North and South Dakota. These public lands provide timber for people, forage for cattle and wildlife, habitat for fish, plants, and animals, and some of the best recreational opportunities in the country.
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Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Email: office@cheeneylaw.com Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY L. NEELY, Deceased. Case No.: DP-19-90 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives 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 Jody J. Toews and Leslee D. Depee, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at Cheeney Law PLLC, PO Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 5th day of September, 2019. /s/ Jody J. Toews, Co-Personal Representative
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: MYRNA LEE RAUER, Decedent Cause No.: DP-19-79 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 (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred . Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, GERALDINE MORRIS, ℅ Bransby Law Firm, P.C., 515 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana 59870, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court . DATED this 28th day of August, 2019. /s/ Geraldine Morris STATE OF WASHINGTON :ss COUNTY OF SPOKANE SIGNED AND SWORN (OR AFFIRMED) to before me on Aug. 28, 2019, by GERALDINE MORRIS. /s/ Christina Whitehouse Notary Public BS 9-11, 9-18, 9-25-19. MNAXLP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition to Abandon Portion of Alley (known as Bear Trax) Between Lots 9-10 and 17-18 in Hughes Addition) The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Commissioners Conference Room (3rd Floor) at the Ravalli County Administrative Center located at 215 S. 4th street, Hamilton, Montana. The purpose of this public hearing is to take public comment on the petition by Mavrick Enterprises, LLC to abandon a portion of an alley, known as Bear Trax (as described above) and to take action by Resolution. If you have any questions, or would like to make public comment due to your inability to attend the meeting, please contact the Commissioners through either of the following: 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A, Hamilton, Montana 59840 or phone 406-375-6500 or email commissioners@rc.mt.gov Chris Taggart Commissioners Administrative Assistant BS 9-25, 10-2, 10-9-19. MNAXLP
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY M. FOWLER, also known as Judy Marie Fowler, Deceased. Cause No. DP-19-95 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Wanda L. Green, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 23rd day of September, 2019 /s/ Wanda L. Green, Personal
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tion on October 2, 2019, at the Ravalli County Environmental Health Department, in the Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite D, Hamilton, MT 59840. The public meeting will be held Wednesday, October 9th, at 2:00 p.m., 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 public meeting will be considered in the decision on said variance request. BS 9-25, 10-2-19. MNAXLP
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• 1.34 acres w/ potential to purchase 5 more • 4 bedrooms, 3 bath • Covered deck & patio • View property
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KIM LENDMAN, REALTOR
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OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
END OF CUL-DE-SAC
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3 bed, 1.5 bath 1,032 sq. ft. Open concept Bonus loft area Charming home Close to endless recreation
406-381-1867 Tia@EXITrealtybv.com
TIA MORELLO, REALTOR
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3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2448 sq ft Landscaped half acre Detached 3 car garage Convenient in-town location Two gas fireplaces
406-360-9108
CUSTOM DESIGNED
BUILDING LOT
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STEVENSVILLE / $297,500
HAMILTON / $269,900
3 beds, 2 bath, 5.29 acres Loft area Close to hiking, fishing, skiing Geothermal heating
406-369-5983
QUALITY HOME
d uce LOLO / $329,900
HAMILTON / $232,000
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3 bed, 2 bath, 1720 sq. ft. Large master Wood fireplace Covered deck, back patio
Jodi@EXITrealtybv.com
LUXIORIUS LOG HOME
406-369-5737
NEWLY REMODLED Pri
3 bed, 3 bath, 10.19 acres Spacious kitchen, solar panels Ample room to grow Stunning views Extra apartment
Jeff@EXITrealtybv.com
Susan@EXITrealtybv.com
SUSAN JENSEN, REALTOR
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DON’T MISS OUT! STEVENSVILLE / $439,000
HAMILTON / $335,000
PRISTINE HOME
LAURA SHERRY, REALTOR
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Red
406-531-3093
406-396-3655 Laura@EXITrealtybv.com
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LOVINGLY MAINTAINED
STEVENSVILLE / $335,000
BOB FIFIELD, REALTOR
3 bedroom, 2 bath Convenient location Spacious kitchen Heated sunroom
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HAMILTON / $420,000
G.R.I., I.P.E. I.P.E. MAX COLEMAN,G.R.I., BROKER/OWNER BROKER/OWNER
Bob@EXITrealtybv.com
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STEVENSVILLE / $360,000
Max@EXITrealtybv.com
www.EXITMT.com | 406-375-9251
REMODELED HOME
SULA / $199,000
406-214-2293
406-360-5728
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3 bed, 2 bath, double wide Permanent foundation Year-round creek Borders Forest Service land Bordering parcel for sale
STEVENSVILLE / $222,000
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DARBY / $524,995
6.21 acres Gated community Private & paved road Protective covenants Gravity irrigation
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STEVENSVILLE / $95,000
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99 Marcus Street, 3rd Floor | Hamilton, MT, 59840
ATTRACTIVELY DESIGNED
MODULAR HOME CONNER / $185,000
HAMILTON / $107,000
ARROW HILL RANCH
EXIT REALTY BITTERROOT VALLEY
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Many commercial uses Close to Marcus Daly Medical Hospital Adjacent to medical clinic, optometrist Great views Good traffic count
406-360-5728 Max@EXITrealtybv.com
G.R.I., I.P.E. I.P.E. MAX COLEMAN,G.R.I., BROKER/OWNER BROKER/OWNER
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