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Zoning Board of Adjustments to hear controversial request concerning church expansion

By Michael Howell

The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) is set to hear a request from the St. Francis of Assisi church, representing the Roman Catholic Bishop of Helena, to build a larger church on its existing property at 411 South 5th Street in Hamilton. The church property is zoned Residential Single Family. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom (go to www.cityofhamilton.net) on Monday, October 5 at 5:30 p.m. The church reconstruction project as proposed will increase the building’s capacity, requiring more parking spaces. Due to increased parking requirements and proposed building designs, the church is also asking for three associated variances. The proposal has been controversial and some residents in the area have lodged objections.

As a result the ZBA has considered establishing a 3-hour limit for the whole meeting. The applicant would be limited to 15 minutes to make a presentation and the “neighbors” would be allowed 15 minutes to comment. Each “side” will also be given a chance to make a 10-minute summary after the entire public comment had been received. The board will vote to approve or deny the Conditional Use Permit. If it is approved, the three variance requests will be considered and voted on each in its own turn. Public comment will be accepted before every vote. One variance request involves allowing the steeple to be built to a height of 54 feet 8 inches which is 9’ 8” above the allowed 45-foot building height limit. A second variance would allow for a rear yard setback of 2 feet to the rear of the property line rather than the 20-foot setback currently

required. A third variance requests allowing 133 parking spaces (65 off-street and 68 on-street) to count towards the total parking spaces required, providing improvements be made to the curb, sidewalk, gutter and street where the majority of that parking will occur. The City recently received a comment in opposition to the project from former District Court Judge and former Hamilton City Judge Jim Haynes who owns property in the area. For one thing, Haynes believes that the City needs to address the issue found in staff reports that the church has violated and continues to violate the terms of its 2005 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allowing for the current building. “These violations must be addressed and corrected before

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ing facility with the means to efficiently create and use aggregate. “They do a fantastic job of separating and sorting glass so it can be turned back into bottles and products like home insulation and sandblasting material. We are also happy to support local projects that utilize our glass for reuse purposes,” said Ted Geilan of Recycling Works. Ravalli County Recycling, the non-profit that recently closed

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Glass recycling event scheduled By Michael Howell

Al Mitchell, Executive Director of the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, invites you to support the Chamber and have a good time, too, by purchasing a glass filled with tickets that are good at several of the valley’s breweries and cidery. Jodi Wright photo.

The City of Hamilton, Ravalli County Recycling, and Recycling Works of Missoula have teamed up to provide a glass recycling opportunity for Bitterrooters on Saturday, October 3rd at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The recycling event will take place at the north end of the Fairgrounds and can be accessed by entering the north gate located on Old Corvallis Road. You pay $1 per gallon

See RECYCLING, page 6

Commissioners recommend Chamber of Commerce to lowering speed limit at Bell hold 26th Annual Brewfest Crossing and Eastside Hwy

By Michael Howell

So where is the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce holding its 26th annual Bitterroot Brewfest fundraiser this year? The short answer is: “Lots of places!” As is the case with many nonprofit organizations in the valley under restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chamber has had to get creative in terms of its fundraising efforts

this year. The annual brewfest has traditionally been the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Due to concerns about large gatherings, the Chamber has decided to hold a small event, limited to only 50 people on the grounds of the Daly Mansion. Called the Bitterroot “Small Batch” Brewfest, the limited event is scheduled to happen on October 10th from 5 to 8 pm. There will

be hors d’oeuvres by Seppi’s Market and live “Oktoberfest” music. Anyone wishing to attend can purchase tickets for $100 each at the Chamber Office in Hamilton or call 363-2400. But what about the rest of us? No problem. You can still support the Chamber by joining in the Traveling Bitterroot Brewfest and downing some of

See BREWFEST, page 11

By Michael Howell

In response to the Montana Department of Transportation’s request for input on the traffic study recently completed for a section of the Eastside Highway stretching from Corvallis to Stevensville, the Ravalli County Commissioners have recommended reducing the speed limit in the area of the intersection of Willoughby Lane and Bell Cross-

ing Road. According to MDT, the study led them to consider potentially lowering the current 65 mph speed limit in the area of Bell Crossing intersection based on accident history and other factors such as traffic congestion in the area and some visibility issues near the intersection. They suggested that lowering the existing speed limit from 65 mph in some stretches to 60 mph as it currently

is on the stretch from Hamilton to Corvallis, could also be considered. The Ravalli County Commissioners, after reviewing the study, said that they agreed with the MDT findings and recommended reducing the speed limit at the Bell Crossing intersection to 45 mph. They specifically stated that they did not recommend any other 60 mph speed zones between Corvallis and Stevensville.

Conduct of Stevi council president to be addressed at COW meeting

By Michael Howell

An effort to move forward in putting Stevensville Town Council President Bob Michalson on trial by fellow council members was sidelined at the last council meeting for further discussion in a Committee of the Whole meeting. On July 9, 2020, council member Jaime Devlin preferred

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of his investigation on September 11, 2020 in a memo in which he “outlines a pattern of unprofessional and disruptive behavior by Michalson in his official capacity as a Town Council member.” Michalson’s conduct as a council member came under scrutiny previously when former Town Clerk Audrey Tribbensee filed a complaint with the Mayor alleging she was being bullied

and harassed. An independent investigation was conducted by a Missoula attorney that found, after interviewing all council members and all town staff, that Michalson’s conduct met the definition of “bullying and harassment” contained in the Town’s Personnel Policy. However, the policy did not include any penalties for such conduct. A lawsuit filed by the former clerk seeking close to

$500,000 reparations is still in litigation. Michalson later resigned but then was elected to serve again and took office again in January 2020. The current investigation and report conducted by the Mayor only considered allegations about Michalson’s conduct since taking office again this year up through July 9. The report includes examination of a couple dozen emails

and Facebook posts by Michalson, a letter of resignation from Town Clerk Monica Hoffman, an open letter to the public by town employees and an affidavit from council member Dempsey Vick. Mayor Dewey put Michalson on notice back in March, emailing him a “courtesy reminder” that he must adhere to the Town’s Code of Conduct. See STEVI, page 3

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continued “The Code of Conduct exists, in part, because of your past interactions with staff that have caused disruption and expense to the organization. One of the Town’s efforts to rectify those situations was the implementation of conduct guidelines, which are contained within the Code of Conduct.” By June, Devlin had submitted a letter of complaint to the Mayor about Michalson’s conduct and it was accompanied by a short statement from Vick, saying “since his [Michalson’s] return, he has made attempts to sway my vote in council matters while stating ‘I don’t tell you guys how to vote’ and has followed that up with rude and uncalled for text messages in an attempt to bully and shame me because of how I voted. I have received numerous messages from him that could be construed as harassment or bullying.” The current report includes an affidavit from Vick stating that Michalson “uses his official title and positions to improperly influence how I feel about Town of Stevensville, Town Council business and how I chose to vote

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on agenda items. If I disagree or chose to vote differently than Mr. Michalson, he becomes upset with me and progressively uses varying degrees of bullying tactics and threats in order to get me to vote his way and influence the outcome of the vote. He also engages his friends and family to put additional pressure on me for the same reasons.” “Most recently, I asked fellow Council members Jaime Devlin and Robin Holcomb for help to address Mr. Michalson’s bullying behavior,” said Vick. Former Town Clerk Monica Hoffman’s resignation letter was also included in the report which concludes, “I can no longer work in unhealthy working conditions created by the Council President and his family and friends. I believe you, as the Mayor, have tried to help, but understand that you have no control over what Council President Bob Michalson or certain citizens say or do.” The mayor states in his report that the above collection of interactions and statements by Councilmember Michalson “at the least confirms that a culture of bullying and harassment exists because of Councilmember Michalson’s actions and behavior. The volume of incidents in just 6-7 months is significant. The

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violations undoubtedly occurred based on the evidence submitted by the victims and witnesses in each incident.” “At the most,” he states, “this timeline reveals a pattern of behavior that is harmful to those both inside and outside the organization and is further damaging to the community. The incidents need to be considered in the collective to fully understand the impact to the organization. Individually, they may seem to be easily explained away. But collectively, they show a consistent pattern.” Councilor Devlin placed an item on the council meeting agenda to discuss the possibility of using an attorney to guide them through the trial process. She clarified that she was not looking to spend any money on an attorney, but simply getting some advice on how to proceed. She said that the town could probably benefit from some legal direction. Robert’s Rules of Order calls for a trial by council members but does not include attorneys. Council member Vick said that it was never his intention to have a trial. He said the things Michalson has said to him and about him did hurt him, “but I forgive you for that.” “But my question to the council and for everybody else in this town is, after going through the minutes and the history of this, how many times are we going to have to lose clerks, mayors, council members? How many times are we going to stab ourselves and bleed until we finally stop and do what we ought to do, just talk.” Vick then moved to have the issue of Michalson’s conduct moved to a Committee of the Whole meeting for further discussion. Michalson said he was in agreement and would also like to see the Code of Conduct itself examined. One part he doesn’t like, he said, is the requirement to go through the Mayor in order to contact any town employee. He would like to see that changed, he said. Devlin said that if the issue goes to a COW meeting the public

must have a chance to comment and weigh in. She said it was not just about the Code of Conduct, it was about Michalson’s conduct. She said that she had sought to have discussions with Michalson but got no response. She said recently she reached out to work on a project and got no reply. “Why now are you willing?” she asked. She wondered if it was simply in response to his attorney’s advice or because he really wants to work things out. Michalson said, “Because it further divides the town. This town is bleeding for us to come back together. This whole town wants us to do that” and he was willing to talk now because “the town is bleeding for us to come back together. The whole town wants us to.” He said the last time a town council member was put on trial was in Conrad in 1913 and it died on a 2 to 2 vote. He said the same thing would happen here because the Mayor cannot break a vote on the trial. Michalson said that in his opinion he’s done nothing wrong and his email was just stating facts about the Mayor and his illegal activity. He said “it got so toxic between him and her and Vick” that he didn’t imagine there was any reason to reach out. “You guys have come after me six times to get rid of me,” he said. He said if they try to come after him at a trial that it will end up 2 to 2 and they won’t win. He said going through with a trial would only deepen the divide in the town. He said it was time to heal and to get together. He said he made some mistakes but did it in the best interest of the town. “I just want to say that I will do my best to do a better job for my constituents in this town. Devlin said, “I want to make one thing perfectly clear. We

Bitterroot Star -- Page 3 do not have a relationship. The charges that I brought forth are not about me. They are about you and your behavior that were brought to my attention.” She said she didn’t go searching for anything. “I reached out to you and you did not reply months ago so please do not put this back on me.” “It isn’t about me. I don’t know you,” said Devlin. She said they had only two conversations outside the council chambers since January. Michalson wondered why she didn’t try anything else, like censuring him, rather than “full bore removal.” He said that he could have brought an ethics charge against her, but he didn’t and accused her violating the law by accepting gifts. Mayor Dewey intervened, saying they were not there to discuss any allegations against Ms. Devlin. Michalson said, “I will say right now that I apologize to each and every one of my constituents in this town. This is heartfelt, it’s not hard to do. I’m a man about it. If my actions are wrong to you people, I apologize, and I will do my best to try and be a better man and a better councilman. And if that means working with you, Jamie [Devlin] I’m willing to reach out to you at any time.” Mayor Dewey said he also

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considering further incursions into the surrounding single family residential zoned neighborhood,” wrote Haynes. He also notes that approval of this CUP for this church will set a precedent that could be relied on as precedent by every type of church that wants to set up in a residential district. He

wondered why Michalson was saying this now, when he had overheard an encounter between Michalson and a town employee just the day before that spurred another arriving employee to retreat and take another entrance way to avoid the situation. He said Michalson often apologized after events and wondered why this apology was going to make any difference. Michaslon said, “Because Mayor, you’ve made it so toxic down there for me.” “Don’t blame this on me,” said Dewey. “It is on you,” said Michalson. “No, it is not about me,” said Dewey. “My conduct is documented, and your conduct is too, in the report we have released to the council. I’m not buying what you’re selling.” “I don’t believe the trial is about removing you from office. It is about your conduct and holding you responsible for it.” He said the council found no other way to address the issue than to go to trial because the town’s policies do not include any form of enforcement. A motion to move the issue of Michalson’s conduct to a COW meeting was amended to include consideration of the Town’s Code of Ethics as well and approved unanimously. said this would include churches recognized by the Courts such as Wiccan, Satanist, Racist (alleged Christian), and Peyote churches. He also claims the legally required fencing has been omitted from the plan.

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Corvallis foundation raises funds for school music instruments

The K-12 music program at Corvallis began decades ago and grew to the point where there were not enough working instruments to keep up with the amount of interest. The band and orchestra programs alone have grown more than 25% over the past five years! With 100% of primary school students participating in music, 73% at the middle school, and 45% at the high school, the music programs continue to grow without a growing budget. The budget only allows for minor repairs; it has not allowed proper maintenance of instruments let alone replacement of instruments beyond repair. The Corvallis Schools Foundation (CSF) Musical Instrument Project aim is to ensure that no student will miss out on music education due to lack of quality instruments. The Project will provide new, quality musical instruments for music classes Kindergarten through High School. By purchasing new instruments and equipment the music programs will be able to provide quality instruments to a growing number of students, continue an affordable rental program, and allow students from a low socioeconomic background to participate in instrumental music free of charge. The CSF Musical Instrument Project includes: • 25 additional instruments for the low-cost band/orchestra rental program • New percussion instruments and xylophone for the Primary School • Replacements of aging brass/woodwind/string instruments for middle/high school band/orchestra • Additional program instruments for the orchestra & guitar classes • New electronic keyboard for the middle/high school choirs, band & jazz band. The bulk of the project budget purchases instruments to continue the low-cost musical instrument rental program. This rental program serves approximately 30% of band and orchestra students in grades 5-12. With

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In addition, the lack of instrument access has resulted in students being turned away from the band and orchestra programs. And with the current COVID-19 pandemic, providing enough instruments that students can take home allows them to continue to practice and develop their skills. The funding goal for the complete project is $48,000. To date, The Corvallis Schools

Foundation has raised approximately $47,500 toward this goal! As a result of the generosity of the community, and some costs lower than originally estimated, all needed musical instruments in the original proposal can be purchased! According to Jon Konen, Corvallis Superintendent, the following entities need to be thanked for their generous support of this

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Ravalli County Recycling board members Nancy Oesau, Rob Thomas, Betsy Saylor, Janice Lee, Jeff Hahn and Pam Aikins held an outdoor board meeting recently (following CDC guidelines for social distancing, masking, and sanitizing) to plot a cooperative effort at hosting a Glass Recycling event in the Bitterroot working with the City of Hamilton and Recycling Works in Missoula. have to bring the bottles in a plastic bucket. A burlap bag or other container could be used, and the cost would be estimated. No other glass is accepted. No broken glass. No window glass. No light bulbs,

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My future, and the future of our Town, is in your hands By Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey

Stevensville Friends and Neighbors, In the coming weeks ballots for the general election will be made available and you will see a ballot issue to recall me, your Mayor, Brandon Dewey. The recall was placed on the ballot by a small committee of individuals including Stevensville residents, Leanna Rodabaugh, Jim Crews, Bob Michalson, Jim and Leslie Tadvick, Mark Adams, Dawn Geiger, Stacie Barker and others who were not happy when I won the election in 2017 beating their friend and former Mayor, Jim Crews. In the Spring of 2018, after I took office as Stevensville’s new Mayor, Stevensville Council member Bob Michalson declared in an email to Council member Robin Holcomb that they would make my life miserable until I resigned. True to their word, they have made not only my life extremely miserable, but those of the Town’s staff, and numerous other citizens, too. Because of their actions and hostility towards me, my office and staff, three Town Clerks have resigned as well as a Finance Officer. This situation also forced an early retirement on a longtime office staff member. However, despite their commitment to force my resignation, I have withstood attack after attack lobbied against me by Bob Michalson, Jim Crews, Leanna Rodabaugh and their circle of friends. After nearly three years of failed attempts, they have taken their destructive agenda one step further and have placed a recall initiative on the November 2020 ballot. The recall asks all registered voters within the town to decide if I should continue my term as Stevensville’s Mayor or recall me from this office. My future is in your hands. The future of our Town is in your hands. In the 2017 election, after over a decade of my proven service to Stevensville in many other ways, I made a commitment to continue serving Stevensville to the best of my abilities, move our town forward

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in a positive direction, and provide a solid economic foundation in which to conduct Town business. I have lived up to this commitment and with guidance and assistance from a talented staff, Town Attorney, and many dedicated citizens, we have done all of this and much more. While my time in office has been rewarding, it has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. I have made a few mistakes along the way, but my intentions were, and always will be, pure and in our community’s best interest. You will hear my opponents claim that I have broken laws and that Ravalli County District Court Judge Recht has ruled me guilty of the accusations presented. However, before you consider their claims, I am asking that you seek the other side of this situation and hear what I have to say. I did secure Information Technology (IT) professional services and I did so in accordance with my understanding of the law, the Town’s policies, and the advice of the Town’s attorney. I did not act in malice nor did I try to circumvent any processes or policies. The Town’s attorney, and the attorneys in several neighboring communities, disagree with Judge Recht’s opinion. And please, please remember that it is simply an opinion, not a conviction as Ms. Rodabaugh, Mr. Crews and Mr. Michalson desperately want you to believe. I have one more year left on my term to serve you and this wonderful community. I am not a quitter, and while quitting is a much easier and less expensive direction for me, I cannot and will not be intimidated into resigning. I am asking each of you to learn the facts and weigh your decisions carefully as you cast your vote in November. If there is information you need from me to make an informed decision, know that I am available and willing to have that conversation with you. I am proud to be your Mayor and look forward to continuing my service for the betterment of our beautiful, caring community.

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History lesson: May 31, 2019 RFP A request for IT services sent out and bids closed on this date. Requested information should provide information in a SEALED ENVELOPE. (this is how legitimate bids are received as per council rules.) No bids received. 11/07/2019 Robert Underwood receives a quote from First Call Computer Solutions good for one month (12/04/2019). Fees included $2100 managed IT, and $4200 onboarding fees. The email address used for communication is brandon@ townofstevensville.com 12/12/2019 Brandon E. Dewey, mayor of Stevensville, signed a contract with First Call Computer Solutions. No bids, no contracts presented to town council. Town council finalized budget for upcoming fiscal year. Contract co-signed by Jessica Stenberg FCCS 2/27/2020 Approval of Bi-Weekly Claims a. Claims #15681-15806 Council Member Michalson made a request to see the agreement from First Call. Council Member Vick made a Motion to fulfill that request. Mayor Dewey requested the Financial Officer to provide that information, as requested. Discussion continued after the Finance Officer provided the agreement of services to Council Member Michalson on First Call. The process was started before the budget was approved, and the agreement was included in the FY20 Budget, and signed after the FY20 Budget

was approved. Council Member Vick made a motion to delay the approval of Claim #15796 until the March 12th meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Michalson. (from the Feb. 27 council meeting minutes) 2/28/2020 Mr. Michalson realizes Robert Underwood has not provided him with a copy of the First Call contract. What was provided is a quote from First Call Computer Solutions and not the contract. Bob asks for the contract itself and is told James Marble has the copy. Bob phones James Marble and asks for the contract. Mr. Michalson is able, finally, to connect in an accurate way with Robert Underwood, the town finance officer, who says he has located the master agreement with First Call and will have it ready for Bob on Monday. Monday, the contract is received and reviewed. At this time, Mr. Michalson realizes that this is an illegal contract and has violated, among other things, the purchasing policies of the town of Stevensville. He prepares an agenda item for the March 12 council meeting. 03/03/2020 Mr. Michalson prepares an agenda item concerning “the mayor’s violation of statutory authority to sign an unauthorized contract.” This agenda item is also signed by Dempsey Vick for the March 12 upcoming council meeting. Michalson cites the town’s purchasing policy, Resolution 444 and various MCA codes. 03/12/2020 Sometime between the 03/04/2020 submission of Michalson’s agenda item and the publishing of the March 12 council

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meeting agenda, Mr. Vick has changed his mind about the validity of the agenda item he submitted with Michalson. Vick now claims “fraud” because a page outlining the town’s purchasing policy is now missing from the documentation. Ms. Devlin concurs. These two council members submit an agenda item “Resolution 471 to suspend Michalson for unbecoming conduct.” Mr. Michalson’s original agenda item criticizing Mayor Dewey for his actions, is now missing from the agenda. The motion to suspend Michalson is moved by acclaim to the top of the agenda. Council Member Vick made a motion to withdraw Resolution 471 from the record. The motion was then seconded by Council Member Holcomb. Council Member Vick apologized to the people he represents and fellow Council Members, as this was not handled correctly as adults; this situation should have been handled at the lowest level possible. A week ago, he did feel that Mr. Michalson had “wronged” him; he will give him the benefit of the doubt; Mr. Vick believed that what he had highlighted in the packet is what he was signing to, not what was in the entire purchasing policy. The primary motion on the floor: Withdraw Resolution 471 from the Record. Vote was 3-1 with Devlin voting “no.” And now you know the beginning of the story. Most of you know what happened next. A recall petition was granted by the county against Mayor Dewey for his unauthorized handling of the First Call Computer Solutions contact. BUT

what Mayor Dewey tried to do to Mr. Bob Michalson was also a criminal act. This was an attempt to protect himself (the mayor) at the expense of another. If not criminal, then morally wrong and bordering on evil intent. To harm a good man’s reputation and integrity is not unheard of in political circles. It happens all the time on the state and national levels. Politicians will lower themselves to any depth to keep themselves in power. It is all about power and control. Soon you will be asked to give your opinion of the recall. It is a simple question. Do you approve of what the mayor deliberately did, and do you approve of such behavior from an elected official? Holding government accountable is the highest of goals. No one is above his constituents. No one is better than the citizens of the town they represent. Decisions made without public involvement is a form of dictatorship. There is no forgiveness for being above the law. Vote for the recall of the mayor and be proud of our whistle blowers. Leanna Rodebaugh Stevensville

Dewey must be recalled

Where do we start? Bandon Dewey wants to put Bob Michalson on trial for ex parte contact with the residents of Creekside Meadows neighborhood which are taxpayers of Stevensville. Ex parte is a legal term meaning ‘one side only’. Yet Dewey has been in contact with the developers of Burnt Fork Estates several times and these people live in Corvallis (California?). Both Bob Michal-

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son and Dewey were elected to represent the people of Stevensville, not some outsiders that are only interested in profiting from the people. The last time I checked it is still a free country, a person can talk to anyone about any issue without fear of retaliation. Not so with Dewey. Since March of this year he has tried several (6 at last count) times to get Mr. Michalson removed from the Town Council on trumped up charges. This is open retaliation for Mr. Michalson’s questioning of the IT contract which Dewey signed without Council approval. That IT contract is now the reason Dewey is being recalled. In my opinion Dewey is a liar, he told the developers of Burnt Fork Estates that there was water for the subdivision when the Town of Stevensville doesn’t even have water rights to supply that area. Is Dewey really expecting the citizens of Stevensville to believe what he says about any issue? Dewey tried to get the recall stopped but failed. District Judge Howard Recht used the term “specious” to describe Dewey’s complaint. One of the definitions of specious is “deliberately misleading.” How can the taxpayers of Stevensville continue to countenance such behavior by an elected official? Dewey must be recalled. Mark Adams Stevensville

False information

I was reading in the last Bitterroot Star that Brandon Dewey was taking accolades on bringing the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Skatepark Jam to our town. Let it be known that he did NOT have any input in this! My husband, Ray Smith, and the many other supporters, made this happen! Mayor Dewey did everything he could to block and charge excess fees for this! He did not make this happen! Dawn Smith Stevensville

Reply to Prather

This is in reply to the Guest Comment, by Joan Prather, “Rights, Do We Deserve Them?” published in the September 23 edition of the Bitterroot Star. Dear Ms. Prather, to answer your question, “Rights, do we deserve them” in the September 23 issue of the Bitterroot Star, YES, we Americans do deserve any and all rights that the Constitution and “we the people” give to “we the people.” Yes, we do deserve our rights which are enumerated in the constitution and especially in the bill of Rights, Articles one, three and five that speak to the issue about “rights.” But, NO, we are NOT responsible to care for our fellow man as you state, nor are we responsible for your health by wearing a mask everywhere we go. YOU ARE. Take your own advice. If you are fearful of going out where Americans are not wearing masks, stay home! If you are sick, stay home. If you do go out, then wear a mask if you want to, but do NOT try to virtue signal to others that they should wear masks just to make YOU feel safe. You, Ms. Prather, ignore or haven’t researched the information that has shown that the masks may actually be detrimental to your health. https://www.jpost.com/ health-science/could-wearing-amask-for-long-periods-be-detrimental-to-health-628400 You should know that many doctors and other medical groups state that masks also do NOT typically stop the transmission of the Covid virus so you are relying on something that is ineffective to feel good about yourself while

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condemning others who choose to not wear a mask. In fact, you called them, “inconsiderate.” Shame on you. They are NOT the ones who are inconsiderate, you are. You want to take away their rights to make a choice on whether to wear masks or not all the while you are being ignorant about the efficacy of masks. https://www.cidrap.umn. edu/news-perspective/2020/04/ data-do-not-back-cloth-maskslimit-covid-19-experts-say Sorry, Ms. Prather, we will NOT give our rights up easily just because some corrupt governor issues an illegal order that says we must wear masks or respond to the incoherent virtue signaling by you. We non-wearing mask Americans, that you call “inconsiderate,” will NOT allow you or the government control of our lives and rights. You, however, have given up your rights and are allowing this intrusion by government into your life, as shown by your own words: “We can say we did our part and we have been cleared to no longer require masks.” “Cleared” by whom? Doctors who say one thing one week and flip flop to say something else the second week? The governor who may now give “dispensation” to not wear a mask? Or should we listen to the CDC and Dr. Fauci who is making big bucks off this virus? Both have lied or distorted information about the statistics and deaths resulting from the virus. https://c-vine.com/ blog/2020/05/07/follow-themoney-fauci-holds-4-covid-19-related-patents/ https://www.marketwatch. com/story/the-cdc-says-americansdont-have-to-wear-facemasksbecause-of-coronavirus-2020-01-30 https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/04/ faucis-many-mistakes-lies-nihdirector-said-one-thing-weeksmonths-ago-today-tries-blamepresident-trump-video/ The one piece of advice that you do give to wash hands and use hand sanitizer is good. I agree with you. The latter works like a charm to keep germs and viruses out of your body! It’s too bad that you, Ms. Prather, think that many non-mask wearing Americans don’t deserve rights and you call them inconsiderate. Consider that you are the one being inconsiderate when you state, “…I don’t want to hear about your rights or mine, it’s called doing what is RIGHT.” That is the problem Ms. Prather you don’t want to hear you just want to virtue signal and tell everyone else what to do just like petty dictators often do. You say, “…We need to take a personal evaluation of our thoughts, our respect for others, how we approach things, what is decent behavior, and if our actions are supportive or not.” You, Ms. Prather, need to take your own advice. Helen Sabin Corvallis

Wrong goals for Stevensville and Ravalli County

The developers of Burnt Fork Estates, a proposed development of 220 family units plus 16 commercial lots east of Stevensville, had an ad in the 9-2 edition of the Bitterroot Star extolling the virtues of their mega subdivision. Water: the donation of their water rights to the town to help with scarcity of this resource. The water rights are for flood irrigating six months a year! DNRC says they have no municipal water rights on the land. Traffic: They paid for a traffic study which seems incomplete and suggests they mitigate the intersection of Eastside Highway and Logan Lane. They’re generously “donating” $200-300 per lot. Wow, $27,000 to $41,000! Forget widening Logan and creating turn lanes. Guess county taxpayers will get to pay after a few serious accidents or deaths. New residents will have 2-3 cars per family leaving and entering Logan Lane daily plus other traffic including construction vehicles. Population Growth: This is an incredibly high density project that will adversely affect a small historic town and county residents. They continued on next page

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mention 100+ homes but fail to mention 25 duplexes, 16 4-plexes, a 7-plex, a 10-plex in the multifamily section. They want an approach on Middle Burnt Fork Road for the commercial businesses, none for the residents. The residents are to be pushed out Logan Lane in a new approach and the one in use by 57 Creekside Meadows homeowners who want nothing to do with an irresponsible monstrosity. Comment at the October 7, 6:30 pm Planning and Zoning meeting at the Stevi High School multi-purpose room. County residents, you are affected too. Bad plan, developers who avoid appropriate impact fees, who care nothing about public safety and small town values. Marilyn Wolff Stevensville

Women’s voices needed

I will add my voice to all the accolades to remarkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. However, I will not forget to honor all the courageous women who went before her, paving the way for a better, more equal life for women. I will also look forward to the upcoming election and vote for the smart, qualified, hardworking women currently on the ballot in my district: Margaret Gorski for Montana Senate 44, Laura Merrill for Montana House 87, Monica Tranel for PSC, Melissa Romano for Supt. of Public Instruction and Kathleen Williams for U.S. House. These women will bring competence and vigor to the issues of public education, affordable healthcare for all and environmental stewardship. Our job is the easy one VOTE! Ann Machek Stevensville

What is Margaret Gorski’s political philosophy

Margaret Gorski will follow the mainstream political philosophy of the left. She must do so in order to remain united with her party. She cannot deviate from this or she will be ostracized. All Democrats are united in their purpose. Those at the local level ultimately support the same values as the National Democrats do. Margaret Gorski will support the following ideas because in essence these are her core principles. There is no such thing as a Conservative Democrat. Don’t be fooled by an appearance of moderation. Core Principles of the Democrat Party: 1. Abortion upon demand – possibly even to completion of the 3rd trimester. 2. Directly or indirectly forcing taxpayers to pay for abortions. 3. Unlimited government mandates and open borders. 4. Higher taxes. 5. Expanded welfare programs. 6. Universal Healthcare. 7. Government intrusion into our healthcare system. 8. Abolition of school choice (destroying the concept of Charter Schools) 9. Federal government control of our educational system 10. Defunding the police and weakening the military 11. Taking away our First Amendment Rights. 12. Taking away our Second Amendment Rights. 13. Increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court. 14. Government control restricting our liberty and freedom. 15. Government control of the means of production. 16. Implementation of the New Green Deal. 17. Joining the globalist movement. 18. Destruction of the middle class. 19. Destruction of the United States Constitution. 20. Making government the most corrupt, powerful and unlimited entity in America. This is Socialistic Communism to the core. If we continue to vote for these people at the local and national level, America will implode and destroy itself from within. Montanans need to wake up to the fact that the left intend

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to turn Montana from red to blue. Inch by inch they have whittled away at our core beliefs. Republicans have played nice long enough. It is time to have the courage and strength to vote one’s conscience. In Ravalli County, the only choice is Theresa Manzella. She is a strict constitutionalist who will only vote for bills that are supported by the Constitution. Thus far the liberals in the legislature have been promoting bills furthering Big Government. How can a Conservative Republican woman like Manzella vote affirmatively for these bills when they are not in the best interest of her constituents? I admire the fact that Theresa Manzella stands firm by her convictions and is not swayed by those who engage in backroom deals. If you ask her a question, she gives you a straight answer. Unlike Margaret Gorski who was asked about whether she was pro-choice or pro-life. Gorski danced around the question and said she was both pro-life and pro-choice depending upon the type of bill that was presented and how it would affect everyone involved. Wow! Talk about being all things to all people. Unfortunately, this is the standard way for a typical politician to cloud the issue. With Manzella you know where she stands. She is very knowledgeable, and she carefully scrutinizes each bill presented before she makes a decision. You can depend upon her to represent the conservative viewpoint without fail. Limited, good government is her mantra. Vote wisely this November, Montanans. Vote Theresa Manzella for the Montana state senate seat. Rachel Bartlett Stevensville

Confused or contrived?

Folks who follow the news about the Forest Service know that the recent Gold Butterfly timber sale project was stopped by a lawsuit. Mistakenly, there is a false rumor going around that I made that happen. No, I am not the President of Friends of the Bitterroot and I was not responsible for the litigation. Under normal circumstances I wouldn’t have given this rumor a second thought, but this is an election year and these are not normal times. I couldn’t help but wonder, could these comments somehow be tied to my wife’s, Margaret Gorski, candidacy for Montana Senate District 44? After all, she has emphasized in her campaign the importance of working with the Forest Service and other entities to protect life and property from wildfire. By associating me with the litigation of a major Forest Service restoration proposal, it is a reasonable assumption that Margaret’s opponents could be spreading misinformation as part of a campaign strategy to discredit her. Although I hope that my suspicions are wrong and that those involved in propagating these rumors are merely confused, the high stakes of this campaign give me reason for concern. Mentioning me specifically by name and on a subject that appears to come from out of the blue, suggests these remarks are no accident. For the record, I’d like to stop these rumors, whatever their basis, before they cast a shadow of doubt on Margaret’s priorities and positions. First of all, Margaret is a member of the Ravalli County Citizen’s Collaborative and actually came out in support of the Gold Butterfly project. In addition to health care, education, public lands and the economy, a large part of Margaret’s campaign is based on her knowledge and experience of forestry, the Forest Service and working with others to carry out forest management projects. She sees tremendous opportunity in managing timber and fuels to not only help reduce the risk of wildfires on public health and property, but also to improve watershed condition, wildlife habitat and create jobs. Her priority on treating fuels to reduce fire hazard is especially important to those living in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). She knows the players, understands how the agencies operate, has familiarity with programs and funding sources and is committed to making the Bitterroot a safer

place to live. Margaret would be promoting more, not fewer, responsible and effective restoration projects on National Forest System lands. She would be an advocate for working across public and private land boundaries to make Montana and Montanans safer and better off. She would do a terrific job representing you in the state capitol. Skip Kowalski Stevensville

Can this really be happening?

When President Trump was asked if he would accept the results of the upcoming elections, he said that he “would have to see what happens”. What does that mean? Is he saying that if the results do not go his way, he will not accept them and will refuse to step down as President, thus continuing the American tradition of a peaceful transition of power? YES...that is exactly what he means! To my knowledge, in the entire history of our blessed country, we have never had to deal with a crisis like this. Does the President believe that he can devise a plan that will keep him in office regardless of the election results? Why, yes, he does...and he and his henchmen (henchwomen) are already working on several plans that would lead to his illegal continuation in office... despite the popular vote. By popular vote we must include votes in person, mail-in votes, and absentee votes (votes by soldiers stationed overseas, among others). Vice-President Biden said recently, “he (referring to Pres. Trump) says the most irrational things!” That is true but can we discount what Trump says as an idle threat, wishful or irrational thinking? No, we must take the President at his word and do what we can to prevent him from moving our democracy to an authoritarian TRUMP dictatorship...or worse! I know there are many Republican and Conservative voters here in Ravalli County and throughout the State of Montana and I respect your right to vote your conscience, but Donald Trump is not interested in your vote or mine, but only the assurance of the continuation of his role as head of our government in whatever form he chooses. This is the time for all loyal, responsible, patriotic Americans to take a stand and act to maintain our American way of life. Follow the lead of the 500 former military officers, Cabinet Secretaries, service chiefs, and other officials who have signed an open letter to support former vice-president Joe Biden who, they believe, has “the character, principles, wisdom and leadership necessary to address a world on fire.” Tom Tunny Hamilton

Vote for party, not candidate

A political party has a basic premise. At least it should have. So, let’s cut to the basics. Over 70 years ago the chairman of the Communist Party USA said there was no longer a need for his party as the Democrats had adopted 70% of their agenda. The Socialist presidential candidate said the same. That has not changed. As you should be aware, socialism does not work. It merely aggravates those from whom it extorts the money and makes permanent beggars of those who get the goodies. Republicans on the other hand, generally adhere to the belief that private enterprise made America great and leave problem solving in private hands that have proven so efficient in the past. Less government and less taxes are a result of this belief. A candidate belongs to a party because his/her beliefs are those of the party. And yes, there are RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) who need to be culled from the party. Remember, there are NO FREEBIES! Government can only give you what it has taken from someone else. If you do not want government acting as a charity, vote conservative and leave charity to true charity organizations who do it much better than government does. Frank Novotny Victor

Support for Merrill

This November we have a choice between two very different candidates for HD 87 in Ravalli County. The Republican, Ron Marshall, runs a business that sells flavored vaping products that have a special appeal to young people. Marshall is correct in saying it is illegal to sell vaping products to minors. But is legal to sell to adults, and somehow kids are acquiring these products on a regular basis. About 10% of high school students in Montana currently vape. Once hooked on nicotine, the extremely addictive drug in vaping, some kids move on to other drugs. Laura Merrill, the Democrat, is a successful businesswoman who understands the people and the issue in Ravalli County. More importantly, she can listen carefully and respectfully to all viewpoints to try to reach fair solutions. This is what a good political process is all about – trying to reach the best solution among conflicting points of view. We have an important choice to make in HD 87. You can vote for a Republican who appears to want to go to Helena to help protect his right to sell flavored vaping products, some of which will get resold to hook your kids and grandkids on vaping. Or you can vote for Laura Merrill who will work well for Ravalli County and Montana. Kirk Thompson Stevensville

Open your eyes

I am more than exhausted by the Trump-ettes who are sick of our government “interfering” in their precious lives, “costing” too much money in taxes and otherwise imposing, oh forbid, safety on them, by requesting they act like adults during the largest pandemic in our present history. This liar, cheat, and thief is our president who likely stole an election and is about to try it again. Even tRump hates his followers, he has spouted hatred worldwide, mocks everyone, bankrupted everything he touches, except his own bank account. He is a narcissist, criminal, and bigot. He just pokes everyone in the eye, and in shock, they respond by feeding his fantastical ego by paying any attention to him at all. He has chosen to spew his paranoia, disbelief in science, contorting truth everywhere! I’m sickened by him and the bigots that blindly follow him off the cliff. This is in response to a letter a friend of a friend wrote on Facebook recently. He was ranting about how bad our government is. Where Trump has been in office for almost unbearable four years now. I find arguments against our government an incredibly selfish view of your and my contribution to our society. You think business owners keep a community together without the combined resources of our government. You begrudge paying taxes for roads that enable us to work where we want, go where we want; you begrudge an education for everyone, when I suspect you already got yours from the same government that you have grown to hate. Check yourself for

the services that you have benefited from before you tell everyone else to go to hell. I’m sure there are more eloquent ways to say that I believe in this government. But, I’m just tired of the fighting the selfishness of so many who have had the benefit of growing up in a country that has bothered to try to make the world better for them. We have parks, hospitals, policing, roads, schools, and everyone contributes, what, a couple thousand dollars for those benefits? Look around at your life and tell me you are an island. No one is. You don’t understand the point of compromise and negotiation. You can’t just burn it down because you don’t like parts of it. Surely you’ve heard the saying, “cutting off your nose to spite your face.” This president is mis-leading us on the pandemic, says he’s not involved, not at fault, has nothing to do with it. Well, that’s the truth, he’s perfectly useless! Over 200,000 Americans have died for this criminal (over 65 times 9/11 folks). That number is real, and expected to double by winter, while our little domestic terrorist Nero does nothing, except steal more money, bankrupt our country, and line his pockets and the pockets of every Republican senator who is in lockstep with him. Flip the Senate, get Trump in jail, and try to repair the American psyche, by being an adult, pay your proportionate fair share, and help find solutions, for goodness sake. Celia Grohmann Missoula

Trump is not the problem

Think this through and through. America’s number one adversary increased its mass media information warfare against the USA during the 2016 election cycle. For instance, disseminating across targeted markets, extremely negative propaganda against the pro NATO candidate for the Presidency. Putin’s Kremlin, and Putin’s oligarchs, election interferences were accepted by many in the privileged, undertaxed wealth class in America. Think this through. Reportedly, in January 2017, US intelligence officers told the US military, the White House, and the new President, of overheard conversations about a new, deadly virus breakout in the largest city in central China. Conversations wire tapped in November, also December, of 2016, by USA signal intelligence operations. Responding to already prepared instructions about dealing with a pandemic, and advice from recognized authorities, the Trump government could have early on stopped all travelers from China. Instead, technically, the Trump government was the very last government to ban many, but not all, travelers from China. The Trump administration failed to secure our borders against many thousands of people infected with the deadly virus, known as SARS CoV-2. Many wealthy Americans, and their political associates, avoided dealing with the COVID-

19 epidemic, although the Federal Reserve Chairman emphasized that to help the USA economy, the USA must first deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The USA response to SARS CoV-2 and the COVID-19 pandemic may be OK with the powerful, mutual protection alliance between the USA wealth class, and GOP Senators. Ongoing problem is that unholy alliance has acquired immense power, and chops away at public health care. And works to sequentially reduce public land acreage held in public hands. That alliance is supported by such as the Koch donor network, and wealth management hedge funds supporting white, male privilege. Our USA Constitution was framed to protect the people from the rich and powerful. The current dominant political party represents fewer people than does the current minority political party. Who wants a national government protecting the rich and powerful from the will of the people? Maybe the Trump and Barr people now in court seeking to strip down the Affordable Care Act. Are they using the law to create disorder? Remember, the dominant political party that failed to deal with COVID-19 has obviously failed to deal with fossil fuel pollution, forcing adverse changes in climate. Why vote for any political party that protects the rich and powerful from the will of the people? Who to vote for? Vote for the kids and the climate they will grow up in. Want something more specific? Well, it sure looks like the Trump campaign will lose most of the swing states it won November 8, 2016. And the GOP will lose some Senate races November 3, 2020. After that, there will be some GOP Senators working across the aisle to procure benefits for different states and regions. Benefits in appropriation bills hammered out in the Democratic controlled House of Representatives, influenced by the Biden-Harris administration. However, the narrowly partisan Junior Senator from Montana seems to lack the disposition, experience, also relationships, necessary to effectively leverage benefits for Montana. Bob Williams Stevensville

Bullying

As I understand it, everyone is against bullying. There are multiple programs and non-profits involved with its elimination. Have you noticed the actions and behaviors on TV showing the BLM crowd and their allies? Looks like intimidation and bullying to me. What do you think? How would you feel if subjected to that behavior? Allan Supak, MD Stevensville See LETTERS, page 18

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Hamilton Senior Center meals

Hamilton Senior Center is preparing meals for take out on the following schedule: Monday, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. call in to order meals for the week. Thursday, pick up between 12 noon and 1 p.m. For orders and info: 3635181.

AA meetings

Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.

Al-Anon

The Stevensville Al-Anon Family Group has changed its location and day. The meeting is now held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevensville United Methodist Church, 206 College St. Members wear masks and practice social distancing. Enter the church through the red front door, turn left, then right through the double doors to the second room on the left. Al-Anon helps family members or friends of an alcoholic learn about the disease and to share their experience, strength, and hope. For more information call Hazel, 239-0878, or Mary, 529-3951.

Narcotics Anon

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).

Gamblers Anon

Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.

Overeaters Anon

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton. For more information call 363-2512.

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 eligibility guidelines: 1 $23,606; 2 - $31,894; 3 - $40,182; 4 - $48,470; 5 - $56,758. For each additional family member, add $8,288. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www.facebook.com/RavalliCounty-WIC. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Family Shelter

The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot is dedicated to helping homeless and needy families in the Bitterroot Valley. If you are interested in helping or need help, call Gary Locke for more information, 239-8833.

Shuttle

The BitterRoot Bus runs a 6:30 a.m. Shuttle to Missoula on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call the BitterRoot Bus at

363-7484 for more information or to schedule your ride.

Wednesday Farmers Market

A farmers market is held every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. starting June 3rd at 111 s. 4th Street in Hamilton.

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.

BitterRodders Car Club

BitterRodders Car Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st in Hamilton. Everyone welcome. For more information call 961-3136.

Story Time

Are you desperately missing your Library Story Times? Fret no more- you can join Annika from North Valley Public Library for Story Time Live Online! on Wednesdays in June at 10:3010:45 a.m. for this North Valley Public Library online program. Come enjoy fun stories, a quick early literacy activity, and a creative craft idea. Visit the website to register for this event. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.

Child care help available

Are you earning less right now due to reduced work hours? If you were previously over income, you may now qualify for child care assistance through the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship. We encourage you to call us today to find out if you are eligible! Eligibility is for 12 months, so if you qualify now, you will be eligible for the whole year, even if your hours increase again. Contact Child Care Resources today to see if you qualify at 406728-6446 or go to childcareresources.org.

Maker Kits available

Maker Kits return! This fall get your bi-monthly maker kit from North Valley Public Library, October-December! Register every other week for a different science experiment, art/craft project, or a maker activity. Pick up your kits on Mondays or Tuesdays during the Library’s open hours, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Register for each week you wish to receive a kit on the Library’s website. Kits will be tailored for age groups ranging from 2-18. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street Stevensville. safe. The library reminds you to practice social distancing and wash your hands. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.

Zoom Art Club for Kids

Is your child in need of a creative outlet? North Valley Public Library is here to the rescue with Zoom Art Club. Club will be held third Thursdays in October, November and December at 4 p.m. on Zoom! You can watch the lessons live or recorded. After you’ve registered on the Library’s website, check your email for the

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Worship at 12:0011p.m. Sunday Worship AM In this Church there shall be no outcasts. In this Church there shall be no outcasts. Zoom meeting link and passcode for each meeting. Make sure to register for each month you’d like to attend and pick up your materials at the Library the week of each meeting. This program is suitable for ages 5-11. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street Stevensville. Stay safe. The library reminds you to practice social distancing and wash your hands. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.

Elks Lodge dinners Enjoy food and companionship (while social distancing) at the Elks Lodge located at 203 State Street in downtown Hamilton. No Host Bar opens at 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Food is served at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Dinners are $ 11.00 for Members, $ 12.00 for Guests. Friday Night Pub Night (open until 8 p.m.) Food is $ 6.00. Sept. 30, Wed. Dinner Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad Oct. 2, Friday Night Pub Night - Savory Marinated Meatballs Oct. 7, Wed. Dinner - Fish & Chips with Cole Slaw Oct. 9, Friday - Closed to the Public - Membership Appreciation Banquet Oct. 14, Wed. Dinner - Spaghetti (all you can eat), Salad and Garlic Bread Oct. 16, Friday Night Pub Night - Brats and Fries Oct. 21, Wed. Dinner Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Corn Oct. 23, Friday Night Pub Night - Burgers and Fries Oct. 28, Wed. Dinner - Pork Chops with Stuffing Oct. 30, Friday Night Pub Night - Franks and Fries Curbside pickup and takeout orders are available. Call 406 363 3031 for more information.

Friday, October 2 Pachyderm Club

The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, October 2 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Fielder, candidate for Public Service Commission District 4. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Sat, October 3

Tuesday, October 6

Quilters Guild Rummage Sale

Small business planning class

The Bitterroot Quilters Guild will hold their semi-annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 3 at the Corvallis Grange (Woodside) from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Rummage Sale is an important fundraiser for the Guild, and helps the group fund charitable giving, including a yearly $1,000 college scholarship. No refreshments will be served, and masks will be required to attend. Donations for the Sale may be dropped off Friday, October 2 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. No clothing or electronics will be accepted; housewares, toys, jewelry, fabric and craft supplies are welcome. For more information, contact Barbara Bayer, Guild President, at 406-360-4515.

Glass recycling event

Ravalli County Recycling and Recycling Works MT will sponsor a one-day Container Glass Recycling Event on Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the north end of the Ravalli County Fairgrounds (North gate on Old Corvallis Road past fair buildings). $1 per gallon bucket full; $5 for a 5-gallon bucket full. Unbroken, no lids, any color. Types of glass accepted: bottles and jars that previously contained beverages and/or food. CDC guidelines for social distancing, masking, and sanitizing will be followed. More info can be found at RecyclingworksMT.com

1 Horse At A Time benefit

A Beer & Brats at the Barn fundraiser will be held Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1 Horse At A Time Horse Rescue, 326 Popham Lane, Corvallis. It’s a family friendly event to meet the draft horses. Along with the food there will be live music with Billy G, an auction and raffle as well as horse-drawn wagon rides.

Outdoor Movie & Dinner Date Night

An Outdoor Movie & Dinner Date Night – Baseball Style - will be held Saturday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor evening date night or fun with friends. Come social distance with dinner and a movie on the Bucs baseball field in Florence. Admission includes comfort food of warm pasties or baked spaghetti, served with coleslaw and dessert. Drinks and snacks for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs and cozy blankets for a classic movie showing of “Bull Durham” on an inflatable big screen. Food served at 6:30, movie starts at 7 p.m. Adult content, please no young children. Support the sport and have a great evening out. Purchase tickets at: https://www.biddingowl.com/bitterrootbucs Click on the gold ticket to purchase. $15 each or couples for $25.

“Introduction to Small Business Planning” will be presented on Tuesday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This free workshop is designed to get you over the hurdle of getting started on the critical ongoing planning that is essential to business success. There will also be a short presentation on how to get some helpful market size information from free government websites. John Schneeberger, RCEDA, will be the presenter. Class will follow the same COVID-19 protocols as the Bitterroot College. All of the courses will be by Virtual Classrooms; these classes are live and interactive. You will need home internet access and a personal computer with camera, microphone and speakers. You can also phone in. Instructions will be sent by email. You may request to attend the classes in person, but masks will be required. To register, contact the Bitterroot College at 375-0100 or go to their website. For questions about the course, contact the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority at 375-9416 or email john@rceda. org.

Thurs, October 8 Google class

“Google My Business” will be presented Thursday, October 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn how to optimize your business listing on Google to help your business be noticed. Class covers the importance of business photos, 360° imagery, responding to reviews, viewing insights, how to use the free app, and more. Instructor: Cody Edwards, Touch Point Designs. Participants will follow the same COVID19 protocols as the Bitterroot College. The course will be by Virtual Classrooms; these classes are live and interactive. You will need home internet access and a personal computer with camera, microphone and speakers. You can also phone in. Instructions will be sent by email. You may request to attend the classes in person, but masks will be required. To register, contact the Bitterroot College at 375-0100 or go to their website. For questions about the course, contact the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority at 375-9416 or email john@rceda. org.

Tues, October 13 Business financial management class “Small Business Financial Management Basics” will be presented on Tuesday, October 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn the basics of creating and using profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet statements. Also includes how to create financial projections and financial management best practices for small business. Andrea Simmerman, CPA, JCCS, will be the presenter. The class will follow the same COVID-19 protocols as the Bitterroot College and will be by Virtual Classrooms;

Bitterroot Star -- Page 9 these classes are live and interactive. You will need home internet access and a personal computer with camera, microphone and speakers. You can also phone in. Instructions will be sent by email. You may request to attend the classes in person, but masks will be required. To register, contact the Bitterroot College at 375-0100 or go to their website. For questions about the course, contact the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority at 375-9416 or email john@rceda.org.

Thurs, October 15 Cottage food law class

“Understanding the Cottage Food Law” will be presented on Thursday, October 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. In October of 2015 Montana’s revised cottage food law went into effect after passage of House Bill 478 by the State legislature. The law established guidelines for the production and sale of “non-potentially hazardous foods” such as baked goods, preserves and honey. Through this course, individuals will gain knowledge of the Montana Cottage Food Law and the process necessary to complete the required application. Instructor: Nina Heinzinger will be following the same COVID-19 protocols as the Bitterroot College. The course will be by Virtual Classrooms; these classes are live and interactive. You will need home internet access and a personal computer with camera, microphone and speakers. You can also phone in. Instructions will be sent by email. You may request to attend the classes in person, but masks will be required. To register, contact the Bitterroot College at 375-0100 or go to their website. For questions about the course, contact the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority at 375-9416 or email john@rceda.org.

Tues, October 20 Marketing class

“Modern Day Marketing” will be presented on Tuesday, October 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. Did you know that you have everything you need to grow your business right now? Learn the basics of creating simple and immediately actionable marketing and branding strategies by leveraging your innate talents and current resources. Cody Edwards, Touch Point Digital Marketing and Design will be the presenter. The class will be following the same COVID-19 protocols as the Bitterroot College. The course will be by Virtual Classrooms; these classes are live and interactive. You will need home internet access and a personal computer with camera, microphone and speakers. You can also phone in. Instructions will be sent by email. You may request to attend the classes in person, but masks will be required. To register, contact the Bitterroot College at 375-0100 or go to their website. For questions about the course, contact the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority at 375-9416 or email john@rceda.org.

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Hamilton edges Stevensville in five

It took Hamilton five games to win the match but they came away with the win over rival Stevensville. Coach Jordan Carver said her team really played together well and felt that was the defining factor in the win. “There was no one particular person,” she said. “Everyone really came together and played well.” Hamilton took the first game with strong serving and tough play at the net. Camas Cratty served up some strong balls that both teams kept in play. Hamilton won, 25-19. The second game started out much the same but then Stevensville’s Ellie Hendrickson stepped up to serve with the score at 20-19. She relied upon her teammates to keep the ball in play and they did. Aliyah Anderson had two kills as did Kennedy Praast in four serves. Stevensville took that win, 20-25. Stevensville took an early lead in the third game before Cratty stepped up to serve. Coupled with a strong defensive play at the net, Hamilton put up a five point lead before Stevensville served again. The Lady ‘Jackets crept back into the game with Anderson making a block and a kill but it wasn’t enough as Hamilton won Game 3, 25-23. Hamilton again took an early lead in the fourth game and were ahead by as many as five points before Stevensville closed the gap. Volleyball is a game of momentum and when that momentum shifted to Stevensville, they took full advantage. Praast had a kill and finished up the game with four points including an ace to end the game at 25-19. Katelyn Dickemore of Hamilton had three aces in a row in Game 5 to give the Lady Broncs the edge and the momentum. With only 15 points needed to win the game and the match, there is no room for error in the fifth game. Hamilton was up by six points before Stevensville was able to slow things down. Praast and Hendrickson did make some stops at the net but they couldn’t gain any momentum. Hamilton went on to take Game 5, 15-10, and win the match.

Hamilton def. Stevensville 25-19,20-25, 25-23, 19-25, 15-10 Hamilton: Kills 31 (Camas Cratty 12). Blocks 7 (Layne Kearns 6). Digs 79 (Katelyn Dickemore 20). Assists 29 (Dickemore

24). Aces 12 (Dickemore 7). Stevensville: Kills 58 (Aliyah Anderson 14, Kennedy Praast 14). Blocks 7 (Praast 3, Mackaela Hawthorne 2). Digs 82 (Daphne Engle 19,Kelti Wandler

The Corvallis boys’ soccer team fell to Frenchtown, 5-2, on Thursday. Although Corvallis scored first in the match, the Broncs came back to win. In the second half, the keeper for Frenchtown was given a yellow card and had to exit the game for a play. It was a chance for Corvallis to score but the replacement keeper, Greyden Beyer, knocked down a couple of shots by the Blue Devils. Corvallis had a couple more chances to score, including a penalty kick but did not score again.

In the girls game, Corvallis quickly jumped out to an early lead with a long pass to Lauren Criddle who booted the goal. She finished with four goals in the 6-0 win. Kaytle Herbstreit scored two goals, both penalty kicks, in the win. Loyola 3, Stevensville 3 Loyola and Stevensville boys soccer teams played to a 3-3 tie on Saturday. Loyolas Luca Dombrowski took a Max Sianchuk assist to score at the 10 minute mark of the game. Stevensville scored at the 25 minute mark

when Garrett Schreiber nailed a penalty kick. In the second half, Schreiber shot Luke Gross the ball who hit the back of the net for the goal. Will Burns scored at 60 minutes for Loyola. Schreiber and Gross paired up again at the 66 minute mark to give the Yellowjackets the edge. However Dombrowski came right back and made the shot for the tie. Stevensville took eight shots on goal and Camden Johnson had seven saves. The Loyola girls defeated Stevensville, 3-0.

Hamilton Broncs remain undefeated For the past three weeks, the Hamilton Broncs have relied upon a high octane offense to deliver high-scoring wins. On Friday, the Broncs had to rely upon their defense to pull out a 21-6 win over Frenchtown. Hamilton gave up the only Frenchtown score, on the opening drive. Then, the defense went to work. Hamilton stopped the Frenchtown Broncs twice in the red zone on downs. In all, Frenchtown had to punt eight times in the game. Liam O’Connell had a fumble recovery for Hamilton that turned into a 21 yard touchdown. Tyson Rostad completed a pass to Jaiden Klemundt for one Bronc touchdown. Rostad also raced 21 yards for the six points.

Hamilton is currently ranked No. 1 in the state with a 5-0 record. Miles City and Billings Central are also undefeated with records of 3-0 each. Hamilton will play Columbia Falls in Columbia Falls on Friday. Stevensville was scheduled to play Butte Central but that game was cancelled due to a COVID-19 diagnosis in Butte Central. Corvallis lost to Dillon. Florence had a junior varsity game against Deer Lodge who is not fielding a varsity team this season. Darby lost to St. Ignatius, 34-14. Derek Parks had two touchdowns. Darby also got a safety, however Mission scored two safeties as well as four touchdowns. Victor lost to Plains, 52-20.

Greenwood wins golf divisional

Corvallis junior Macee Greenwood came away with a 15 stroke win over Hamilton’s Aly Rose. Greenwood shot a 74 to win the divisional championship. Stevensville’s Jasmine Oyler finished 10th. Whitefish’s Cameron Kahle shot a 72 to take the boys’ championship. Tanner Hanson of Hamilton was third with a 76. Jackson Heath had an 81 for sixth and Max Cianflone shot an 82. Luke Schlimgen of Corvallis was right behind with an 83.

in the win. Corvallis def. Dillon 25-12, 25-20, 25-11 Dillon: Kills 13, (Petersen 4, Shipman 5). Blocks (Rondeau, Hansen). Assists 13 (Ruegsegger 10). Digs 34 (Petersen 5, Shipman 6, Rondeau 8). Aces 4 (Petersen 2). Corvallis: Kills 22 (Madeline Gilder 7). Blocks 5 (Brooklyn Powell 3). Assists 18 (Powell 17). Digs 41 (Gilder 12). Aces 14 (Gilder 6). Darby picked up their first win of the season with a 3-2 win over Clark Fork. America Bargus finished with three kills, a block, two digs, and two aces. Amber Anderson had 15 kills, three

blocks and two aces. Darby def. Clark Fork 26-24, 25-27, 27-25, 18-25, 15-9 Clark Fork: Kills 30 (Reese 18). Blocks 4 (Reese 2). Assists 25 (Green 14). Digs 44. Aces 14 (Milender 4). Darby: Kills - Makena Hawkins 7, Keyia Goodwin 2, Brinya Child 7, America Bargus 3, Amber Anderson 15. Blocks - Goodwin 2, Child 1, Bargus 1, Anderson 3. Assists - Hawkins1, Goodwin 11, Conner 2. Digs Hawkins 1, Joslyn Graham 2, Goodwin 1, Conner 20, Mary Browning 1, Bargus 2, Anderson 8, Berry 1. Aces - Goodwin 1, Conner 2, Child 2, Bargus 2, Anderson 2.

ReachHigherMontana.org Camas Cratty of Hamilton goes for the kill against Stevensville. Jean Schurman photo.

Soccer roundup

Sydney Wolsky (10) takes the ball away from a Frenchtown player as teammates Haley Lords and Mikayla King look on. Jean Schurman photo.

16). Assists 39 (Maddie Weber 33, Engel 5). Aces 5 (Praast 3). Corvallis continued to put up wins in the Southwest A conference with a three-game sweep of Dillon. Madeline Gilder had seven kills, 12 diggs and six aces

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Corvallis’ Luke Sangster battles a couple of Frenchtown Broncs for possession late in the match. Frenchtown won, 5-2. Jean Schurman photo.

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Stalking the Giant Orange Caddis All summer long, you’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.

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan There are fewer of them this year than in years past, but they’re still there. Our prolonged runoff this year picked up and moved tons of gravel throughout the river system. With it, orange caddisfly cases were picked up, redistributed, and crushed in the process. But 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. 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 the days when I was a bloodthirsty savage, I often killed and gutted the first trout I caught each day. I’d carefully slit the belly open with a slenderpointed sheath knife that I kept very sharp for that purpose. Then I’d carefully spread the belly contents on the palm of my hand

Brewfest continued

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and inspect it. Very often, I’d find gravel from digested caddis cases, or intact cases themselves, grubbylooking caddis pupa inside.

Caddisflies as trout food 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 before chewing their way free to drift, as mature insects, to the water’s surface and take flight. When they break free, these #8 orange caddis pupae 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 wiggling legs and wings can move their fat little bodies in an all-out effort to escape and fly away free. The trout, naturally, tend to notice. Once on the surface, they buzz the water off their wings before they take flight. The trout see this, too. 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. Fish the nymph That said, the best action is underwater. Over the years of my guiding career, many of the best ing, Bitterroot Brewing, Backroad Cider, Bandit Brewing, and Lolo Peak Brewing. The tickets can be used anytime through December 31, 2020. By signing the back of a ticket when redeeming, you become eligible for drawings at each brewery for a $50 value product, swag or gift card. You also become eligible for one grand prize drawing worth $250. The glasses are being sold

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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. I’d have my clients drift this fly below an indicator or a big hopper. Or we’d fish without an

indicator, retrieving in a series of slow 8” pulls with two-second pauses in between. That’s my preferred method is to fish this nymph. I’ll cast quartering down and slightly across a good holding area, and feed line as I let the fly sink. I’ll start the steady pull-and-pause retrieve as the fly approaches a fishy area. When I’m fishing deep, I’ll do little more than tighten the line and move the fly only slightly – just enough to maintain contact. I’ll comb the water, working downstream, with successive casts. The taut line will telegraph a strike more readily than an indicator. Set up by tightening the line – nothing more. Give it a try – it isn’t that hard. You’ll find yourself detecting more hits – and more hookups than you did with an indicator. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main in Hamilton. at the Hamilton Farmers Market on the City Hall lawn on Saturday, October 3rd. Commemorative glasses can also be purchased at the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce office in Hamilton, Eastside Ace Hardware in Stevensville, Florence Ace Hardware, the Wild Mare in Corvallis, Backroad Cider in Hamilton, and Bandit Brewing in Darby. For more information contact the Chamber office at 3632400.

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November 3, 2020 General Election. The text below is being published per the requirement of 13-27-311(2) MCA, by Secretary of State Corey Stapleton. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 46 AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MONTANA AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 9, OF THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION TO REVISE THE METHOD OF QUALIFYING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BY INITIATIVE FOR THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The 2019 Legislature submitted this constitutional amendment for a vote. C-46 modifies the state constitution to specify proposed petitions for constitutional amendments from the people must be signed by at least ten percent of the qualified electors in two-fifths of the legislative districts. It repeals a different standard found to be unconstitutional in 2005. [ ] YES on Constitutional Amendment C-46 [ ] NO on Constitutional Amendment C-46 BS 9-16, 9-23, 10-14, 10-21-20. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE The following is the ballot statement of an amendment to the Montana Constitution to be submitted to the voters of the state of Montana at the November 3, 2020 General Election. The text below is being published per the requirement of 13-27-311(2) MCA, by Secretary of State Corey Stapleton. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 47 AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MONTANA AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION TO REVISE THE METHOD OF QUALIFYING AN INITIATIVE FOR THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The 2019 Legislature submitted this constitutional amendment for a vote. C-47 modifies the state constitution to specify proposed petitions for citizen ballot initiatives must be signed by at least five percent of the qualified

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Commissioners are calling for bids for the replacement of windows work for the Ravalli County Youth Court located at 220 S. 3rd Street, Hamilton, Montana 59840. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Contract for Services with Ravalli County. A Pre-Bid walk through is scheduled for Thursday, October 08, 2020 at 10:30 AM (220 S. 3rd Street in Hamilton) The bid submittal deadline shall be BY Thursday, October 22, 2020 by 4:00 PM to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office located at 215 S. 4th Street (second floor). The bid opening date is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:30 AM (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), with an intended Notice of Contract award scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM (Commissioners’ Meeting Room). For a full Request for Bid Package, which includes Bid timeline, Scope of Services, Bid submittal and award process, please contact the Ravalli County Commissioners’ Office (Chris Taggart) at 215 S. 4th Street, Suite A (third floor) or via email at ctaggart@rc.mt.gov or call (406) 375-6500. Chris Taggart, Commissioners’ Administrative Assistant BS 9-23, 9-30-20. MNAXLP REQUEST FOR BIDS CLEANING OF AIR HANDLING DUCT WORK AT RAVALLI COUNTY DETENTION CENTER LOCATED AT 205 BEDFORD STREET, HAMILTON, MONTANA 59840 The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners are calling for bids for the cleaning of air handling duct work for the Ravalli County Detention Center located at 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana 59840. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Contract for Services with Ravalli County. A Pre-Bid walk through is scheduled for Wednesday October 07, 2020 at 11:00 AM (205 Bedford Street in Hamilton) The bid submittal deadline shall be BY Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by 4:00 PM to the Clerk and Record-

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NOTICE OF MEETING Town of Stevensville Planning & Zoning Board Thursday, October 7, 2020 6:30 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville Planning & Zoning Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2020 at 6:300 p.m. at Stevensville Public Schools, 300 Park Avenue, for the purpose of reviewing and providing a recommendation to the Town Council on an application for a major subdivision known as Burnt Fork Estates. The proposed development is adjacent to and located immediately south of the existing Creekside Meadows Subdivision. Additional information, including the application for subdivision, can be found on the Town’s website: https:// www.townofstevensville.com/planning/ Comments may be given orally at the hearing or mailed to the Clerk of the Town of Stevensville, 206 Buck Street, P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870, on or before 12:00 p.m. October 7, 2020 or may be emailed to clerk@townofstevensville.com Attendees of the meeting will be expected to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose, and to observe social distancing. Questions may be asked or more information may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271. ATTEST: JENELLE S. BERTHOUD, Town Clerk BS 9-23, 9-30-2020. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, that pursuant to Montana Codes Annotated, the appointment of one (1) trustee position for the Stevensville Public Schools will take place at the regular board meeting schedule for October 13, 2020 at 7:00pm. The term of the position is until May 2021. Interested parties must be of voting age, reside within the Stevensville Elementary School District and submit a letter of interest to the District Clerk at no later than 4:00 pm Friday October 9, 2020. Interviews will take place October 13, 2020 at the regularly scheduled board meeting. Stevensville Public Schools District Office 300 Park Street Stevensville, MT 59870 BS 9-30-20. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE Lot C, Amended Subdivision Plat No. 631508, a portion of Lot 32, Block 19 of Sunnyside Orchards No.4 Minor Subdivision. The proposal is a 5-lot minor subdivision on 6.21 acres. The subdivision is located on Ambrose Creek Road northeast of Stevensville. The subject property is located in the Northwest ¼ of Section 9, Township 9 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana. The applicant is MT Builders and the Consultant is Edward Adkins of Real Estate Services of MT. Information describing the proposal is available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the County Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th St., Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the below meeting, and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The BCC will conduct a Public Hearing to review the proposal on

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Carla Kay McDonald friend John Hickman who was their secretary. Jim had a solo practice, including public defending, real estate law, estates, and other services. In 1999, Jim became a Montana Legislator and served for six years in the House and eight years in the Senate. Jim specialized in legal services and penitentiaries. Jim was a bit of a maverick, often voting his conscience. Jim was helpful to both sides of the aisle. Jim was proud of his service to the State of Montana. Jim was involved in almost everything including several Marine Corps Veterans’ Organizations, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Masonic Lodge #43, the Lions Club, and the Republican Party. Jim’s achievements are too long to list, but included receiving the Purple Heart, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Pat Williams Intellectual Freedom Award, and the Distinguished Services Award from the State of Montana Supreme Court. Jim was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman, especially duck hunting with his Chesapeake “Chesty,” and backpacking with his mules “IRS,” “Patty,” and “Guido.” He had many adventures and tales to tell with his friends Art and Mike, exploring the Montana wilderness. A memorial service is being planned for June 2021 to allow family and friends to attend in person. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or any Veterans’ organization. “And, may you have fair winds and a following sea.” Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at the website: www.brothersmortuary.com.

Stevensville - Carla Kay McDonald, 78, of Stevensville passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital. Carla was born May 18, 1942 in Fort Worth, TX to Carl K. and Medwin (Robertson) Marshall. After graduating from high school she attended UTA in Arlington for two years. Carla was married to Ray McDonald. She worked in Historical Preservation for the Forth Worth Historical Society for many years. She enjoyed antique collecting, traveling, reading and gardening.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl, Jr. and her mother and father. She is survived by a daughter, Holly of Jackson WY; her husband, Ray of Stevensville; and Bubba and Ruby, her beloved Aussies. At the family’s request there will be no service held. The family suggests that memorial donations may be made in Carla’s name to the Bitterroot Humane Association, 262 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton MT 59840. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Edward Arthur Cummings Ed passed from this life to the next, quietly and instantly, on his beloved ranch on September 25, 2020. He died at age 79 of natural causes related to a heart condition. He was born in Anaconda, Montana on June 29, 1941 to Edward J. Cummings and Charlotte Ely Cummings. He attended St. Peter’s grade school and graduated from Anaconda High School as an honor student and class president. He was an outstanding football athlete and attended Stanford University on an athletic scholarship. Because of his success on the football field, he received numerous awards, earning first team All America honors as a fullback in 1962. In 2005, he was inducted into the Stanford Football Hall of Fame. After graduating from Stanford, he completed a graduate degree in Sociology from Columbia University. While in New York, he played professional football briefly for the New York Giants, then a year for the New York Jets. He finished his professional football career spending two years with the Denver Broncos. He had married his college sweetheart, Mary Balch, and they moved to Missoula, Montana where he earned a law degree from the University of Montana. Ed and Mary had two beautiful daughters, Kelle and Holly. He practiced law as a personal injury attorney until 1986 when he changed career paths and purchased a cattle ranch between Kootenai Creek and Bass Creek near Stevensville. He had long dreamed of having a ranch of his own, having spent summers on his uncle’s ranch in eastern Montana. In 1973, he married Carole Stoenner and they had three sons, Joe, Chris and Michael, and one daughter, Megan. He loved the land and the challenges of ranch life, but also felt a strong responObituary Information There is no charge for publishing death notices in the Bitterroot Star. The cost for publishing obituaries in the Star is $20 which includes a photo. The best way to submit obituaries and photos is by email to: editor@bitterrootstar.com. For more information contact Victoria at 777-3928.

sibility to support his church and community. He was a catechism tutor, confirmation teacher, and member of the Cemetery Board at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was so fond of his church family and rarely missed the Coffee Hour after Mass. He served on the Stevensville School Board and the Ravalli County Planning Board. Ed was a fierce supporter of youth and had a soft heart for any one he felt was an outsider or an underdog. As much as he enjoyed the attention he received from his football career, he wanted more to be remembered for providing first jobs for the youth in the area as ranch workers. Over the years, he had hired over75 young people including all of his children and most of his grandchildren. His advice to youth, in any endeavor, was to stop and “THINK” and when things became difficult and challenging...”JUST KEEP WORKING.” Having meaningful work was most important to Ed, but he also loved to read and was very fond of poetry, especially Robert Service and Robert Frost. His children remember his many memorized recitations of “The

Highwayman” and “The Cremation of Sam McGee.” He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Megan. He is survived by his wife, Carole, his daughter Kelle Bradshaw (Stuart; grandchildren: Levi, Athena, Cameron, Zoe and Isaac; great grandchildren Aurora and Jonah), daughter Holly Carnes (grandchildren Sam and Andi), son, Joe (Tammi; grandchildren Mackenzie, Charlotte, Kirk and Annabelle), son Chris and his wife Sarah, son Michael (Jerika; grandchildren Quinn and Wyatt) He leaves his family the memories of his strong will, his strong faith, his amazing work ethic, his unique perspective on all matters, and his many efforts to do what he believed was right and fair. There will be a private Burial Rite on Friday, October 2, followed by a family gathering at the ranch. Because of Covid restrictions, it is not possible to have a traditional public funeral. To honor Ed’s life, the family would welcome written memories mailed to 237 Schearbrook Lane, Stevensville, MT 59870. Memorials may be made to Pantry Partners, 3614 ALC Way, Stevensville, MT 59870. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com. Just Think! Just think! some night the stars will gleam Upon a cold, grey stone, And trace a name with silver beam, And lo! ‘twill be your own. That night is speeding on to greet Your epitaphic rhyme. Your life is but a little beat Within the heart of Time. A little gain, a little pain, A laugh, lest you may moan; A little blame, a little fame, A star-gleam on a stone. --Robert Service

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Ten area merchants will vie against each other during the month of October to raise funds for the North Valley Public Library in the Business Battle for Books. The businesses will have donation boxes where patrons may give to support the Stevensville library. At the end of the month, the business that has raised the most funds will receive a basket of sweet treats and goodies from local vendors. Competitors in the Business Battle for Books are Burnt Fork Market, Cenex, Engel & Volkers, Fireside Pizza and Sandwich, High Country Club, Kutting Edge, Radio Shack, Tin Can Bar & Draft Room, Valley Drug and Variety,

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