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FS meets with objectors to Gold Butterfly project

By Michael Howell

Above, just like with the Pied Piper, people of all ages feel compelled to follow the Donaldson Brothers Candy Truck at the end of the Fair Parade, gathering up a seemingly endless supply of candy. The entry won Best of Show, while the RC Band (left), consisting of students from up and down the valley co-directed by Shawn Thacker & Nancy Brown, won a Special Award

Not much appeared to get resolved at a meeting between U.S. Forest Service officials and official “Objectors” to the Bitterroot National Forest’s Gold Butterfly Project last week. Time was the primary limiting factor. There were 19 official objectors and most had representatives present to discuss their issues and present some idea of potential resolution, but they only had five minutes each to speak. Several of the objectors noted from the outset that due to the magnitude and complexity of the project they had more than one issue of concern but were being limited to barely enough time to address a single issue. They claimed it defeated the process if the aim was to come to some sort of resolution on all the issues. The five-minute time restriction was strictly enforced. The Gold Butterfly Project proposes harvest and thinning, slash piling, and prescribed burning on approximately 10,500 acres of National Forest System lands between Burnt Fork and St. Clair Creek on the east side of the Bitterroot Valley. Proposed treatments include commercial timber harvest, non-commercial thinning, and prescribed burning to improve forest health. The project includes

road improvements, construction, decommissioning, and storage of routes. Most of the roads proposed for decommissioning are already closed to motorized use. Deputy Regional Forester Keith Lannom noted that the meeting was not a debate. “Today we want to focus on resolutions.” He said it was a chance for dialogue to see if there was an opportunity for resolution. First to speak was Larry Campbell who said, “I don’t believe I’m seeing genuine collaboration.” He stated that the public record showed that the overwhelming number of comments were against logging in Old Growth areas and that the public wanted no new roads to be built. He said discussions at the Bitterroot Restoration Committee showed the same sentiment as did the discussions at the Alternative Workshops, but that those comments were all ignored. Concerning the road building issue, he said that he had requested an analysis of the impact of the new road building on the quantity and timing of flows in the streams but no analysis was done. His idea for a resolution would be to go back into the NEPA process and disclose these impacts. He See OBJECTORS, page 8

Darby celebrates Sacajawea By Michael Howell

There’s no question about it. The South Valley Civic Group has put Darby on the map. The town shines like a precious gem on the latest map of the Lewis and Clark Trail on display at the second annual celebration of Sacajawea’s passage through the Darby area in 1807 with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The celebration was held last week in the Sacajawea Rest Park in the heart of downtown Darby where a life-size bronze statue of Sacajawea carrying her infant

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son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau greets visitors as they enter the little pocket park. Now, park visitors will also be greeted by over a dozen paintings, done by Darby High School advanced art students in Sean Byers’ class. The paintings, done on steel canvases, were made for outdoor display and have been permanently mounted at the park. The paintings depict animals, people and landscapes that may have been seen in the Darby area over the last 15,000 years. Some of the animals depicted did roam the area at one

time but have been extinct for thousands of years, like the saber tooth tiger, the wooly mammoth, and a large kind of buffalo twice the size of any modern buffalo. Then, there are the species that once thrived here and became extinct in North America but managed to survive elsewhere in the world, like the horse and the camel. “If there is a horse being ridden by a person in one of these pictures, then we know it depicts an event in the last few See DARBY, page 9

You Are Here: Ted Hall, Local author and expert on the Lewis and Clark Trail, points to the shining gem on the latest map showing the route that the Lewis and Clark Expedition followed on its journey to the Pacific. The gem on the map represents Darby and the accompanying note states “You are here.” Michael Howell photo.

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In July, members of Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge 1651 began construction of six new raised garden beds in St. Mary’s Community Garden in Stevensville. The Elks Club secured a grant from the National Grand Lodge/Foundation and set about purchasing the materials and preparing the boards, pipe, and 4x4s for assembly in the Community Garden located in Priest Park behind St. Mary’s Mission Parish

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Irrigation tour scheduled

Irrigation is a complex topic that many folks have a hard time wrapping their head around. That is why the Bitter Root Water Forum is hosting an “Irrigation in the Bitterroot” tour on September 5th to shed light on the topic. Tour participants will walk away with a better understanding of water’s importance to the Valley’s agriculture community. The bus tour, beginning and ending in Hamilton, will feature information on water storage, irrigation infrastructure and techniques. The tour will kick off with a stop at Lake Como where John Crowley, manager of the Bitter Root Irrigation District (BRID), will give participants an exclusive look at the inner workings of the Lake Como Dam House and speak to BRID’s role in water storage and distribution. Stacy Welling, Soil Conservationist with Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), will discuss the importance of soil moisture and how that factors in to a rancher’s tactics for irrigation. The next stop features the

Ward Ditch diversion and fish screen. Rhonda King and Tim Meuchel of Daly Ditches Irrigation District will discuss their system, featuring 9 main ditches that serve nearly 2,000 water users. Fish biologist for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Jason Lindstrom, will speak about fish screens and how they are used to reduce the number of fishes caught in the ditch systems. To pull everything together the final stop is at local landowner and irrigator Alan Maki’s ranch. Tour participants will get an overview of rancher’s water uses and irrigation’s importance at a local level. “Finishing the tour on an irrigated ranch helps show full circle from water storage to the use on the landscape”, says Emilie Lahneman, Big Sky Watershed Corps member for the Bitter Root Water Forum. “We’re grateful to Alan and his family for opening up their ranch and helping to explain irrigation to the community.” The Bitter Root Water Forum is a local nonprofit that

works to bring the community together to protect, enhance, and restore the Bitterroot watershed that we all rely on. Along with educational tours like this they also provide youth education and on the ground restoration to improve water quality in the valley. The tour will take place on Thursday, September 5th, from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This year’s tour is full but you can join the waiting list by visiting the Water Forum website, www.brwaterforum.org, or calling them at 406375-2272. Registration cost is $5 per person. The Water Forum plans to continue this tour annually as long as there is interest. “Education is a very important part of our mission,” says Lahneman. “Giving youth and adults a chance to learn more about our water resources is at the core of what we do. Providing an opportunity to share how important irrigation and agriculture is to the Valley helps connect people to this place.”

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Student films capture wildlife in the raw A new video web series featuring Bitterroot Valley wildlife scavenging on deer and elk carcasses is soon to be released as part of a partnership between MPG Ranch, Raptorview Research Institute, Bitterroot Audubon, and MAPS Media Institute. The short films feature rarely-seen interactions between a variety of wildlife species: eagles, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, and even skunks. The result of the project is the Bitterroot Valley Winter Eagle Series, to be released on the MAPS Media Institute YouTube channel beginning September 6, with new episodes airing weekly. The Bitterroot Valley Winter Eagle Project documents marked eagles and other scavenging species using private lands throughout the Bitterroot Valley. “We collected well over 800,000 still photos, and hundreds of hours of video,” said MPG Ranch scientist Kate Stone. “We had over 50

re-sighting events of our research eagles, we also saw an incredible diversity of other wildlife -everything from mountain lions to American marten.” The goal of the resulting web series is to educate the public about the wildlife behavior in natural habitats, providing both the awe and understanding that are needed for effective conservation engagement. Raptor View Research Institute director Rob Domenech notes that the motionsensing cameras allowed scientists to document behavior few people ever witness. “Between hunters, roadkill and natural causes, thousands of ungulate carcasses are efficiently disposed by scavengers in the Bitterroot Valley every year,” he said. “What an incredible opportunity it is for these kids— and, by extension, anybody who watches these videos—to become a sort of ‘fly-in-the-wild’ and observe these events as they occur naturally.”

The video vignettes include subjects such as golden eagle vs. coyote interactions, a mountain lion burying and unearthing a stashed carcass, eagles “moonwalking,” and bald and golden eagle vocalizations. MAPS students Hannah Hicks and George Glidden were the principal editors of the collected footage. “There’s a common sentiment that technology has erected a barrier between humans and the natural world, especially when it comes to young people,” said MAPS Media Lab Director Dru Carr about the project. “But all you’ve got to do is watch these videos and you’ll see that technology can actually bring us closer to the wild. Our students now have intimate knowledge of an amazing natural process that few humans have ever had access to.” MAPS student George Glidden said, “I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of wildlife in the footage. It was a truly fun

experience and I learned how to apply my editing skills in a really creative way.” MAPS Executive Director Clare Ann Harff said that MAPS is dedicated to collaborating with local organizations like RaptorView Research Institute and the MPG Ranch. “They offer unique, creative, and challenging ‘realworld’ opportunities for students to test-drive the skills they learn at MAPS. Client projects like this offer a type of on-the-job training that creates a space for students to grow both artistically and professionally while also positively contributing to our community.” The Bitterroot Valley Winter Eagle Project premieres on September 6, and episodes will be released weekly throughout the fall. To watch the Bitterroot Valley Winter Eagle Project series trailer, please visit: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=F6TVNtRt pAo&feature=youtu.be

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Your irrigation water is at risk By Michael Hoyt, Corvallis

The Forest Service is moving forward with one of its largest project in decades which will have an impact on the water Bitterroot Valley ranchers and farmers use for irrigation. The Gold Butterfly Project is designed to change the characteristics of over 55,000 acres of forestland in the Sapphire Mountains east of Corvallis and Hamilton. Advertised as a restoration project, this management action will affect a large area in ways that are likely to be detrimental. Hidden in the many pages of documentation produced by the Forest Service, projections are that, during the life of the project (at least 8 years), the amount of water-born sediment will increase significantly, the ability of the forest to sequester carbon will be markedly reduced, and access to the forest will be greatly reduced (weekends only). Unfortunately, the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s documentation does not include information from the most recent studies and research which reveal the many other detrimental effects which will be incurred. One result will be the diminished ability of the forest to slow spring runoff from snowmelt because of an extensive reduction in the soilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity to retain moisture. Soilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity to retain moisture is reduced by (among other things) mechanical disturbance, a decrease in the volume of organic material, and/or compaction by heavy equipment, each of which takes place when logging or mechanized thinning occurs in a forest.

Misinformation is hardly proof: Response to Stover Dear Editor, With all due respect owing one of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approaching octogenarians, I must respond to David Stoverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertion that â&#x20AC;&#x153;your party (Democrats) own the KKK as you started that organization.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Stover clearly states an opinion, but without providing the basis or a historically sound foundation from which his accusation arises. Lacking a credible or verifiable source, his argument is further weakened. And, as I so often do when replying to local right authors who dominate this LTE forum, I must point out that appealing to an unidentified, unqualified, biased or fabricated source is a logical fallacy: the fallacy of false attribution. The use of logical fallacies, a mainstay of the Dunning-Kruger set, simply invalidates oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasoning. Not only is this gentleman broadcasting misleading information gleaned from strongly-biased sources who have a pony in the parade, he is utilizing a favorite tactic of the Vichy Republicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sect: reverse logic. The quasi-

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Orwellian use of reverse logic, not altogether unlike the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;reverse discriminationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; movement of a few decades past, is a tactic whose intent appears to be to reinforce prejudice, and the inherent perseverance bias which bigotry and racism feed upon. This is the same skewed and conflated thinking currently on display on rural roadside billboards in Arkansas, which read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anti-racist is code for Antiwhite.â&#x20AC;? Of course, this particular sloganeering is a stark example of employing logical fallacies, and has characteristics of three common fallacies: circular reasoning, begging the question, and the reductio ad absurdum fallacy. At the core of every logical fallacy is flawed thinking. Now, let me attempt to set the historical record straight, without belaboring the subject: all incarnations of the Klan have been formed by white supremacist hate groups. The first KKK, founded in Pulaski, Tennessee on Dec. 24, 1865, was created by six former officers of the Confederate army. The second KKK was founded in Stone Mountain, Georgia, by a man named William Simmons. Simmonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Klan was closelybased upon Griffithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Birth of a Nationâ&#x20AC;?; it was Simmons who

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Damage to water quality will be caused by a huge increase in (heavy equipment) traffic on existing roads and the introduction of new roads required to implement the project. The Forest Service claims that the subsequent increase in water sedimentation will be controlled by what they call â&#x20AC;&#x153;best management practices.â&#x20AC;? However, each of us who use Forest Service roads knows that, however well-intentioned, best management practices are seldom if ever maintained beyond the initial installation. The Gold Butterfly Project is only the first of several the Forest Service plans to execute over the next several years. One 10-year project is planned for the eastern mountain faces along the entire stretch of the Bitterroots on the west side of our Valley. Given that the most recent scientifically based projections are for an ever-warming climateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;according to MSU, even in the Bitterroot Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the availability and quality of irrigation water during the last months of the annual growing season will become increasingly important. If you use irrigation water, it would be sensible to look beyond the politically motivated claims of â&#x20AC;&#x153;more jobsâ&#x20AC;? (the handful required for the project will go to logging contractors from outside our Valley anyway) and educate yourself about how these Forest Service projects impact your water-dependent operations.

introduced the white costumes and burned crosses (nice touch, Bill!). And finally, the third KKK arose in the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as a response to the civil rights movement and desegregation. Think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;George Wallace, and Birmingham, to place things in perspective on our time continuum. In point of fact, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until we had the Internet in 2000 that the first counter-accusations that the Democrats were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;behindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the formation of the KKK is found. And of course, we can now track it to a right-wing message board thread. With todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internet atmosphere, which more closely resembles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;asocial mediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; than social media, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very easy for an initial embellishment to quickly snowball into both an apparent authoritative fact as well as to become a popular partisan bludgeon, here being wielded by our aged friend and neighbor in Stevensville. We should learn to resist that temptation and to be suspect of partisan and ideological uses of history. Rick Landry Corvallis

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suicide prevention training for teachers, health clinicians, doctors, employers, youth and community leaders, Extreme Risk Protection laws, continuation of the Thrive online program and implementation of other crisis prevention and response apps. We need to reauthorize the Montana Suicide Mortality Review Team that the Legislature cavalierly sunset at the high-noon of suicides in Montana. We need to follow the 2016 recommendations of the Review Team that are published online. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see a Zero Suicide Commission, a no-holds-barred, public-private partnership to tackle our suicide crisis. Include gun shops, sporting goods and all types of businesses, employers, unions, youth groups, faith communities, veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organizations, service clubs, schools and colleges that might be willing to train, display prevention materials, or call someone if they suspect someone is suicidal. National Suicide Prevention Month gives us an opportunity to come together and talk about these things, so we can turn our fallen tears and broken hearts into stopping suicide in Montana. Rep. Mary Ann Dunwell Helena

Outrage at lies

Dear Editor, Mr. Trump: Having followed your instructions, I have graduated from being the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apprenticeâ&#x20AC;? to now being â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bossâ&#x20AC;? and happy to state you were and continue to be an unskilled â&#x20AC;&#x153;craftsmanâ&#x20AC;?. Being elevated to Bossâ&#x20AC;Ś you are fired! Following your example of providing â&#x20AC;&#x153;labelsâ&#x20AC;? to people, you are hereby dubbed Creamsicle (a frozen orange novelty)! You did not drain the swamp, only removed good people and expanded the stench. You will be asked in your exit interview, what happens when a Creamsicle is isolated and left out of refrigeration? Have a good melt as our country melts down in the developing recession. Ask the American farmer, for one example. Peter Lethenstrom Stevensville

A bit of Montana history

Dear Editor, His sensational investigation of the Teapot Dome scandal made Montana U.S. Sen. Thomas Walsh a national figure, known for his ironclad honesty, and his earnestly disciplined approach to his senatorial duties. There is no known picture of him smiling. With my interest in Montana history, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made a practice of meeting and interviewing Montana historical figures. I met Walshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s granddaughter, Elin Gudger Parks, through my acquaintance with the family of Walshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contemporary U.S. Sen. Burton K. Wheeler. The Walshes and Wheelers had neighboring cabins on Lake McDonald in Glacier Park. Several years ago, I recorded an interview with Elin Parks, which is on permanent file at the Mansfield Library archives at the University of Montana. Elin passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 99. I was greatly honored when her family asked me to speak at her recent memorial service in West Glacier. Elin was 13 when the senator died. She remembered him as studious, serious, and meticulously proper. He always wore a necktie for his evening meal. Elin lived a glamorous life that included an Ivy League education and appeared on the covers of fashion magazines Vogue and Mademoiselle. She radiated beauty, charm and sophistication. She delighted her many friends with her outspoken and sometimes irreverent sense of humor. Elinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather, Senator Walsh, died under mysterious circumstances, and she entrusted me with a bulging folder primarily about the senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death which she carefully kept with her through her long and active life. It is now in the Montana Historical Society. Elin was convinced her grandfather was murdered. The facts are that the 73-year-old widower Walsh, died with his much younger bride on a train en route to Washington D.C., where he was

to be sworn in as attorney general in the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The family of his new wife was embroiled in the turbulent Cuban politics of that time. The Walshes had been married days before at her family estate, which a few years later became the Tropicana Casino in Havana. A physician on the train speculated the cause of death to be a heart attack. (There have been jokes over the years about the notoriously stern old Senator dying, at last with a smile on his face.) With no autopsy, the senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was immediately embalmed in North Carolina where he died. Later, suspicions circulated that Walsh was poisoned by the Cuban faction opposing the one allied with his wife. Elin Parks went to her grave suspecting another theory. Hours after Walshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, but before the train carrying his body arrived in Washington, Elinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, Genavive Walsh Gudger and Navy Captain Emmitt Gudger, went to the senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office to gather his personal effects. To their astonishment they found the office files ransacked. This occurring on the night of the senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death seemed an unbelievable coincidence. It was soon discovered that the senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive files on his unpublicized investigation of corruption in the steel and emerging aluminum industries were missing. Could the targets of the senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigation have acted to prevent him from becoming attorney general, and to steal evidence he had obtained to prevent it from ever being used against them? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what his granddaughter, the last witness to his history, died believing. Bob Brown Whitefish

Need more education*

Dear Editor, Sadly the vast ignorance of the left continues in letters to the editor. They cannot accept the fact that the United States of America have laws in our government that stops illegal immigrants from coming into this country. The laws are there to protect the American people, what donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you illiterate bleeding hearts understand about that. No, not everyone is allowed and the deciding factor is not you but our government. I have to laugh at the idea of being called a bigot, racist and fearful of other cultures as one idiot put it. I have two foreign children, so I am not a bigot, or a racist or fearful and they came here legally. My fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family came over from Poland and yes they came here legally. You brainless left just want to be stroked and make your little feelings tingle because you erroneously think you are doing something for humanity. You need to be educated on the reasons why many cannot come and you need to be educated on the laws of this country and why people need to be vetted. You only want to feel, instead of learning and applying the laws of this country. You put your feelings about the health and safety of this country and that is a poor reason to want to let illegal immigrants into this country. You leftists talk about morals, but you base yours on what your moronic feelings dictate and not on any real reasons, facts or laws. What you think is not worth a penny! All you want to do is bash this country and Trump because you finally cannot get your way. You listen to TV stations that fill your heads with nonsense and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know it. Try looking at real government sites where you can become educated as to why we need to have people vetted and come here legally and why not just anyone can cross our borders and come here. Education is the key to your leftist stupidity. Dee Gibney Hamilton * Unedited Letters Policy

Although it is solely at the discretion of the owners/editors, in the interest of promoting free speech it is the policy of the Bitterroot Star to print all letters as space permits, with very few exceptions. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see yours, call Victoria at 777-3928.

Calendar

Hamilton Senior Center activities

Monday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m., Toenail Care by appt. 1st & last week; Bingo 1st & 3rd week, 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday: Toastmasters 6:30-8 a.m.; Western Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.; Clogging 1-4 p.m. Wednesday: Lunch 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge for Fun, 10 a.m.; Bridge 1-5 p.m. Thursday: Stretch Exercise 9-10 a.m. Friday: Line dancing 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Pinochle 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks, 1 p.m. Saturday: Flea market, 2nd week, Sept-May 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Special Bingo 1st week, Oct-May, 12 noon; Sunday: Bridge 1-5 p.m. For info: 363-5181.

Stevi Senior Center activities

Monday-Friday: Free coffee, 8-11 a.m., Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Monday: Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: Exercise class, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday: Quilters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday: Paint with Sue, 1-3 p.m. (1:30 on 3rd Wednesday) Every Other Wednesday: Fiddlers at Lunch 3rd Wednesday: Special Birthday Lunch, 12 noon, with music. Blood pressures taken. 1st & 3rd Friday: Cribbage, 3-5 p.m. Friday: Pinochle, 12:15; Monday & Saturday, 7 p.m. For more information call the Center at 777-5681.

Victor Senior Center activities

Monday-Friday - Men’s Coffee, 8 a.m. Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, dessert, beverage. Donation 60 and over $3.50, under 60 $6 (RSVP 642-3320) Tuesdays: Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pinochle with snacks, 7 p.m. Fridays - Ladies’ Coffee, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Victor Senior Center is located at 246 5th Avenue.

Florence senior lunches

Lunch is available through the Council on Aging for senior citizens and others in the Florence area on Mondays at the Florence Fire Hall. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Prices are: 60 and over $3.50, under 60 - $6.00. For more information, call the Council on Aging at 363-5690.

Lolo senior lunches

Lolo senior lunch group (60+) meets Thursday at 11 a.m. at local restaurants for food, friendship and fun. There is a $4 voluntary contribution but no one is turned away. Congregate lunches

through MAS and CBS. Call 9262135 to schedule your lunch.

Golden Agers

The Golden Age Club is located at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. The club’s business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. All members are asked to attend to review activities and plan new ones. Cake and ice cream is served. Card games (pinochle, multibid racehorse) are played on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. There is a $2 charge per person. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Guests are welcome. The hall is also available for members to use for personal activities. A monetary donation to cover hall expenses is expected. For more information call 363-0142.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the following times and places: Monday: 7 p.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 5475 Farm Land Road, Lolo Tuesday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Wednesday: Big Book Study Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence Thursday: 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish basement, 333 Charlo Street, Stevensville Friday: Discussion Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mission, 224 Linder Street, Florence 3rd Saturday: Women’s Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 224 Linder Street, Florence Sunday: Big Book Study Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Victor Senior Center, 243 5th Ave. Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.

Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.

Narcotics Anon

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

Free Indeed

Free Indeed, a faith-based addiction support group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 230 3rd Avenue in Victor. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.

Gamblers Anon

Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S.

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Overeaters Anon

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. For more information call 3632512.

Morning TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Weigh-in starts at 8 a.m. and meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are fun while learning to eat healthier and lose some pounds. Guests are always welcome. Call Becky at 642-6368 or Margie at 375-5439 for more information. Check out the website at www. tops.org.

Evening TOPS

The evening TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Kootenai Creek Village Clubhouse. For information call Judy Burke at 777-2743.

Exercise classes

The following sessions, all by donation, are held at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th: Mondays: Zumba Gold & Chair Zumba, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays: Chair Yoga, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Zumba Gold, 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi, 4 p.m. Fridays: Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Indoor Walking: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.12 noon. Please log in, 16 laps is a mile!

WIC clinics

Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income guidelines are 1-$23,107; 2- $31,284; 3-$39,461; 4-$47,638; 5-$55,815. For each additional family member add $8,177. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.

Florence American Legion

Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florence Rural Fire Station. Call Terry Wahl, Commander, at 274-4589 for more information.

Hamilton American Legion

Hamilton American Legion Post 47 invites all veterans and family members of veterans to the monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 322 S. 2nd Street.

Stevensville American Legion

The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. A veterans’ breakfast is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at C.J.’s Den in Stevensville. For more information, contact Chuck at 253-380-7016.

American Legion Auxiliary

Fort Owen Unit 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Cheryl at 531-4132 for more information.

Stevi VFW

The Stevensville VFW 1507 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café.

Marine Corps League

The Marine Corps League welcomes all Marines from all eras, along with Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the FMF. The League is a national veterans’ organization that include members of all ranks, all MOS, active duty, reserves, honorably discharged veterans and retirees. It carries on the traditions of the Corps, support Marines still serving, and assist those who have left the service when needed. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month, January to October at 7:30 p.m. for general meetings at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton. Activities include Toys for Tots, Honor Guards for veteran funerals and Color Guards for parade events, rifle and pistol matches, and support of Marines and the community, and a Marine Birthday celebration in November. An SOS Breakfast and informal get-together for members, spouses, family and friends is held every first Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from January to December at the Hangar Cafe, Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton. It’s an opportunity to get acquainted, exchange ideas, and share sea stories from the past. For more information contact Meade Phillips at 520-9916386 or at USMCmeadeMCL@ aol.com or visit www.mclnational. org or www.montanamcl.org .

VA rides

The DAV Transportation System has a hub in the Bitterroot with rides available Monday through Friday. To book a ride to your VA Medical appointments, call Dena at 363-8396. Give at least 72 hours notice. The hub is always looking for volunteer drivers. For information call Dena at 363-8396.

Soroptomist

Soroptomist International of Hamilton invites you to join them at their meetings the first and second Thursday of every month, at noon, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Soroptomist is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information, contact Dixie Dies at 961-4812.

Lions Club

The Hamilton Lions Club welcomes you to attend its meetings the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. The club strength – besides being low key and getting a lot done – is helping provide assistance for glasses and hearing aids in Ravalli County. Contact Dixie Dies, 406-3810922, for more information.

Stevi Masons

The Stevensville Masonic Lodge #28 meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 300 Church Street, Stevensville. Stated meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and special dinners are on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information or membership email: stevilodge28@ gmail.com.

Victor Masons

Victor Masonic Lodge #43 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located on Main above Farmers State Bank. For information on membership, email plycoupe1936@msn.com.

Eastern Star

Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor Lodge building located on Main Street above Farmers State Bank, Victor. Leona Chapter #31, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge building, 115 S. 3rd Street (next to the Fire Station), Hamilton. For inquiries contact, email: teslrudd@gmail.com.

Volunteer opp

Pantry Partners Food Bank in Stevensville needs volunteers. For more information contact Dawn Richard at 360-4637 (leave message).

BPL storytime

It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler storytime for babies through age 2 meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler storytime lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.

DCPL storytime

Learning to read begins before children start school. Your public library promotes early literacy and social development with weekly programming for children. The Darby Community Public Library offers a weekly Children’s Story Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for all children under five years old with a caregiver. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play at your library, 101-1/2 S. Marshall St. Call 821-4771 or email: staff@ darbylibrary.net for information.

NVPL storytime

Story Time is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers that takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the North Valley Public Library’s Community Room. Each week has a different theme, and children can listen to entertaining stories, participate in fun songs and learning activities, and create a cool craft! Each Story Time includes a healthy snack and some time to play with new friends. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Sapphire Quilters The Sapphire Quilt Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. Beginner to expert quilters welcome. For more information call Charlie Kirk at 361-1146.

Fiber Arts Guild

Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.

Knitters Guild

The Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Yarn Center, 110 Pinckney Street, Hamilton. This knitters guild is friendly, fun, and includes knitters of all levels, from beginners to master knitters. All are welcome.

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Doll Club

The Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club meets monthly, usually the second Thursday of the month, to share a passion for dolls, bears, toys, miniatures and paper dolls. Members rotate hosting the meeting so call or email for the time and location of the next meeting. Contact Kay Schrader, 406-3607214, schrader1501@blackfoot. net.

Model train club

The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville on the First Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m., or by special request. The club has added two new displays to its layout site: a new roller coaster and a new carnival ride. These additions should be particularly enjoyed by smaller children. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.

Radio Club

The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Monday of every month at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Come early and enjoy a meal and fellowship.

Draft Horse and Mule Club

The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of every other month at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. Members drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the club for you! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? There is always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. Members do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year. For more information call Claudia at 406642-3477.

Three Mile bingo

Bingo is held every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Community/Senior Center, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Proceeds go to build a new center. For information call 7773710.

Toastmasters Club

Effectively formulate and express your ideas! Bitterroot Toastmasters Club (BTC) meets Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, to support personal development and empower communication and leadership skills. The words we speak convey a great deal! Do you mean what you say when you communicate during a job interview or with your boss, coworkers, and family? Wouldn’t you like to feel more confident, credible, and concise in your speaking presentation? Bitterroot Toastmasters can help! BCT members are given opportunities to wear different hats and fulfill many roles. Visit the website at bitterroot.toastmastersclubs.org or call Mike Turner at 406-360-7262 or Jeanine New at 303-929-2430 for more information.

Men’s Bereavement Breakfast

Marcus Daly Hospice sponsors a Men’s Bereavement Support Breakfast on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Marcus Daly Hospice Dining Room. This breakfast creates a special opportunity for men coping with the death of a spouse or loved one to gather and share continued on next page

Page 6 -- Bitterroot Star their journey of healing. Informal discussions are led by a trained Bereavement Facilitator and address such issues as dealing with grief, loneliness, forming new relationships, single parenting. A donation of $3.00 is appreciated for the meal. For more information call Marcus Daly Bereavement Coordinator at 363-6503.

NAMI family support group

Bitterroot NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is sponsoring a support group for family members that have a loved one with mental illness every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Cornerstone, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. If you have a loved experiencing challenging from Mental illness come join us and be a part of solving the problems that you are currently having. Facilitated by trained leaders. For more information call Arlene at 239-1708.

County recycling

The Ravalli County Recycling drop-off site, 759 US Hwy 93 (across from Don’s Home Center) is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. Call Janice Lee at 360-9895 to volunteer or for more information.

Clothes Closet

The Stevensville Clothes Closet is a non-profit, free store that serves the people of the Bitterroot Valley by accepting donations of children and adult clothing, shoes, linens, small appliances and kitchenware. They then sort, wash and offer the goods free to the community. The Clothes Closet is located at Middle Burnt Fork and ALC way. It is open for shopping and for donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Clothes Closet is especially in need of household goods and clothing. For questions about donations or directions call Gail Fisher at 369-0394 or Molly Hackett at 961-4614.

Family Shelter

The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot meets on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m. at Canyon View Church, 195 Skalkaho Road. Everyone is welcome.

Breast cancer support group

The Bitterroot Valley breast cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Daly Leach Memorial Community Room, 1010 W. Main, Hamilton. All are welcome. For information contact Judy Rothie, (406) 564-8613.

Pregnant/new mom groups

Postpartum Support Circle and Baby Bistro (breastfeeding support) meet on the second Thursday of each month and a Prenatal Support Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at 109 N. 4th St. Suite 104 in Hamilton from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call Sheehan at 6426527 or email bitterrootbreastfeeding@gmail.com.

Dementia Caregiver Group

Are you a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’re invited to join in an informal group on the second Friday each month at 1 p.m. at The Living Center Chapel (second floor), 63 Main, Stevensville to share your concerns and experiences with others in a same or similar situation. If you would like to attend, your loved one is welcome to visit with facility residents with staff supervision during the meeting time. For more information contact Kati Aiken at Ravalli County Council on Aging, 363-5690.

Parkinson’s support group

A Parkinson’s support group meets the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at Sapphire Lutheran Homes. All are welcome. Contact Susan, 369-0535, for more information.

Suicide support group

A support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Riverfront Mental Health Center, 209 N. 10th, Suite A (blue building), Hamilton. The group is hosted by Ravalli County Suicide Prevention Alliance. For information email: rwetzel@wmmhc.org or phone 375-4095.

Family History Libraries

The Family History Center has two locations here in the Bitterroot Valley: Hamilton and Stevensville. Come research your family history with specialists who are happy and ready to assist you in finding your ancestral records. They can also help you organize photos and stories about people in your family tree. The Family History Center has free access to genealogical sites. You are invited to come and have fun discovering your family history at either of the two Family History Center locations. Hamilton Montana Family History Center Located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 401 N 8th Street Hamilton, MT 59840. Ring the bell at the WEST entrance for admittance (up high) Tuesday 11am-3pm Wednesday 11am-3pm and 6pm-8pm Thursday 11am-3pm You may call and schedule private or group appointments by calling 406-363-5146 Stevensville Montana Family History Center Located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road Stevensville, MT 59870. Ring the bell at the EAST entrance for admittance Monday 12pm-4pm Tuesday 9am-4pm Wednesday 6:30pm-9:00pm Thursday 12pm-4pm Friday 12pm-4pm You may call and schedule private or group appointments by calling 406-777-5018.

Volunteer opp

The Stevensville Clothes Closet free store is in need of a few volunteers to help sort, wash and hang donated items. The shifts are from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Volunteers can commit to one day per week or all three days. If interested, call manager Gail Fisher at 777-5694. The Clothes Closet is a non-profit free store that accepts donations of clothing, linens and some household items and then offers them to the community free of charge. The Clothes Closet is located at 3862 ALC Way, off of Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville.

Music Jam

An acoustic music jam sponsored by the Bitterroot School of Music is held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rooted Music located at 100 Skeels Street, Suite A in Hamilton. All acoustic instruments are welcome as is anyone who would like to sing or just come and enjoy the music. For info contact Rooted Music at 406-363-5491.

Drum Circle

African Drum Circle takes place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairground Road, Hamilton. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries! There are instruments to share. By donation. For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol.com) or

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Meditation Exploration

Experience various meditation techniques, shared by experienced teachers. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. By donation. For more information like on Facebook: CSLBitterroot, or visit: cslbitterroot.org/. Contact Luanne Cathey, 830-4408, lucathey@gmail.com/.

Three Mile Coffee Club Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome. Good coffee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 777-3710.

Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed for the Victor Volunteer Fire Department support group. This group provides food for the Wednesday evening meetings of the Victor Fire Department. Support group members are responsible for one week per month only. What you decide to make is up to you, serving about 20 people. Soups, stews, casseroles, etc. and a dessert. Call Sharon at 642-3844 for additional information.

North Valley Library board

The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at the library at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Meetings are open to the public and public input is welcomed. The agenda is posted on the front window of the library and on the library’s website at least 48 hours prior to meetings: https://www.northvalleylibrary. org/docs

Quantum Group

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot is a group of ordinary people determined to learn about quantum theory. They study relevant material (no equations), discuss it and teach one another this most important field of science. The group meets every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center in Hamilton. New members invited and welcomed. Visit the website at www// Quantumgb or e-mail blaise. favara@gmail or call 363-0683 for more information.

MomLife

Bitterroot MomLife is a gathering of moms with kids of all ages, meeting twice a month September-May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Come join in for “grown-up” conversation, brunch, activities, crafts, speakers, Go Deeper discussions and free childcare. For more info call the church office, 777-2592.

Center for Spiritual Life

Center for Spiritual Life holds Sunday Services at 328 Fairgrounds Road, across from Hamilton High School. Come hear inspiring ideas and uplifting music. Meditation begins at 9 a.m., service begins at 9:30 a.m., stay for fellowship in the Social Hall at 10:45 a.m. For further information call Dave Schultz at 381-2355, visit CSLBitterroot.org, or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.

Course in Miracles Study Group

There are now two meeting times for the Course in Miracles study group. Join one of the weekly ongoing and deepening discussions of A Course in Miracles, a journey of spiritual

transformation. The morning class meets Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon; the evening class meets Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m., both at The Center for Spiritual Life, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. By donation. More information on Facebook at CSLBitterroot, or visit cslbitterroot.org, or call Selma (AM) at 381-6480 or Ken (PM) at 3812067.

Saturday bingo

Special Saturday Bingo is held every third Saturday of the month at Victor Senior Center. Doors open at 12 noon, play at 1 p.m. $1 per card. $1 admission. Must be 18 to play. Snacks and coffee available. Everyone welcome. Call Glenda at 360-3074 for more information.

Socrates Cafe

Socrates Café takes place every other Tuesday evening (May 14) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Join in the philosophical discussions. Bring questions to be selected and discussed at the meeting. You are invited to examine, learn and think with others. Learn how others view the world. Together generate community, understanding and change together. Tea, coffee and cookies are provided.

Laundry Love Hamilton

Laundry Love Hamilton, a monthly laundry event for homeless and low-income individuals/ families, takes place the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fast & Fluffy, 115 Pine Street, Hamilton. 3 loads per individual/family. Check in with a Laundry Love Hamilton volunteer to sign in and receive your washer card. All laundry detergent, fabric softener and quarters will be supplied by Laundry Love Hamilton. Laundry guests must remain on site. Laundry Love Hamilton is made possible by donations, business sponsorships, fundraisers and volunteers. For more information or to inquire on how your business/organization can help, contact Laundry Love Hamilton by email: laundrylovehamiltonmt@gmail. com.

Pickleball schedule

Pickleball schedule The courts at the Daly Mansion are open Sunday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Stevensville courts are available sun-up to sundown 7 days a week for Bitterroot Pickleball outdoor members. The courts at the fairgrounds are open August 7 from 12 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. and then will be closed until after the county fair. Pickleball courts at Lewis & Clark Park in Stevensville are open daily except on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for park watering. Email ricktrauth@gmail.com for more info.

Genealogy help

Ever want to trace your Genealogical History? Jean Jensen will help you with your creation of a Family Tree. Learn how to get started or get help with more advanced research at no cost to you. Pedigree charts and family work sheets available. Stop by the Victor Heritage Museum on Fridays this summer from 1 to 4 p.m. The Museum is located on the corner of Main Street and Blake Street in downtown Victor. For more information call 642-3997 or 363-3165.

Wednesday Farmers Market

A farmers market is held every Wednesday through September 25th from 4 to 6 p.m. on the lawn of The O’Hara Commons, 111 S. 4th, Hamilton. Local growers, fresh produce, honey, baked goods, ferments, dairy and other local edibles. Each week features a tasting focusing on seasonal produce. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double SNAP Dollars are wel-

come. For information: info@ theoharacommons.org; website: https://www.theoharacommons. org/

Lutheran preschool registration

The congregation of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool provide the Stevensville community with the opportunity for an excellent preschool program at an affordable price. While the past school year is ended, the teachers and staff are already preparing for another year full of fun while learning. Registration for the 2019/2020 school year is in full swing. If you have a child who is three or four before September 10, for more details, contact Joyce Andrade at 406-369-2536, or call the church at 406-777-5625, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, Mondays-Thursdays. Be sure not to miss out on giving your child the chance to make friends, learn new things and get a head start on school readiness, all while having a great time at school. Our Savior is affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road. To find the church, head south from Stevensville on the Eastside Highway. Turn east on Pine Hollow. Cross the tracks and the canal, and the church will be on your left, marked by three crosses.

Zumba Gold

Join Alex for Zumba Gold fun on Wednesdays at 12 noon at Groovz Studio of Dance, 801 S. 1st Street, Hamilton. By donation. Come have some toe-tapping fun (and exercise). Sponsored by St. Francis Health & Wellness Ministry.

Audubon Calendar sale

The Bitterroot Audubon 2020 Calendar is here! Bitterroot Audubon has the perfect calendar for your family and a perfect gift for you to send to loved ones. It is lightweight, packs easily and shows off the beauty of the Bitterroot so well with some photos of our stunning avian friends that live here. The photos were taken by talented Bitterroot photographers with drawings of birds by Lone Rock 4th graders. The proceeds from calendar sales stay here in the valley for Bitterroot Audubon’s work on conservation, education and scholarship projects. You can’t find another calendar that does that! Help a local non-profit help the valley’s habitat and wildlife! Make sure to get your calendars at the Stevensville Farmers Market and the Hamilton Farmers Market and at these stores: Florence Ace, Eastside Ace, Valley Drug and Variety; Corvallis Merc, Hamilton Gifts, Chapter One, Bitterroot Drug, and Robbins on Main.

Arts Guild holiday show

The 49thAnnual Bitter Root Arts Guild Holiday Show and Sale will take place November 8 and 9 at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, First Interstate Building, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. Bitter Root Arts Guild is accepting vendor applications to this artisans’ show of handcrafted items. The fee for a 10x10 booth is $75 for non-members and $55 for art guild members. The application deadline is October 1, 2019. Call Trish Becker at 406-381-3240, or Norma Pfaff at 406-360-6670, or email bitterrootartsguild@gmail. com or on Facebook @BitterRootArtsGuild.

Bridge classes

Bridge lessons offered for anyone wanting to learn the game or brush up, having played in the past. Weekly classes start the evening of October 2 and end December 11. Call Pam for more information, 961-3899.

Thurs, September 5

Pottery exhibit

An exhibit entitled “Indigenous Pottery of the Southwest:

Past & Present” will open on Thursday, September 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Experience the aura and allure of indigenous pottery of the Southwest through the collection of Dr. L. Strate. The depth and beauty of ancient symbolism found on these unique pieces speak to the soul of the collector and leave an indelible mark. For more information contact the museum at 363-3338.

Fri, September 6 North Valley Pachyderm Club

The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, September 6 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Tim Johnson, candidate for US Congress. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Sat, September 7 Adventure Series

Doll House Pottery is the topic of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Learn the basics of pottery making as you shape your own little bowl suitable for imaginary play. Air dry clay requires no firing and is easy to shape. Make a pinch pot or roll the clay into coils and design your own doll house pottery! For more information call the museum at 363-3338.

Rethinking Weeds class “Rethinking Weeds, from Bothersome to Beneficial” will take place Saturdays, September 7 and 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main, Stevensville. Is the presence of prickly weeds in your yard a nuisance? Tired of picking weeds over and over, just to have them come back? Perhaps a change of perspective is all you need! Join Herbalist Andrea Buchanan at the North Valley Public Library in a series that will change the way you view weeds, and possibly even your life! Each class, you will learn about a common weed that grows in the area and discover how it can be a helpful ally. Learn how to harness the plant’s useful properties and medicinal uses (one of them helps relieve pain!) and craft a remedy out of the plant to have on hand to care for you and your family!

Sun, September 8 Accordion jam

Five Valley Accordion Club will hold a jam and dance on Sundays, September 8 and 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rustic Hut in Florence. Enjoy listening and dancing to waltzes, 2-steps, polkas and more. Admission is $4 members, $5 for guests. All are welcome to come have a good time.

America’s Super Pageant

The America’s Super Pageant will take place Sunday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Hamilton High School. America’s Super Pageant is a personal development opportunity for women of all ages throughout the world. The delegates who represent our state, country and international titles have beauty, style, poise, intelligence, confidence, and a strong desire to improve the world around them by promoting a personal platform and/or the national Safety Belt Use & Awareness Platform. The pageant gives these women the opportunity to advance their personal goals, while acting as a role model to those around them. The America’s Super Teen, Miss/ Ms./ Mrs. competition is directed by Janet Bierer and is being held in memory of her daughter, Allanya DaRay Thorning, who lost her

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Rotary Club

Betty Jo Banister, Director of the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Sleep Center, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, September 9 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.

Tues, September 10

Stevi school board retreat

The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat on Tuesday, September 10 from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. in the Middle School Conference Room.

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The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, September 10, at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.

Thurs, September 12

Women Newcomer Club

Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Have you recently retired? Have you been here for a while and would like to meet new people? If so, the Bitterroot Women Newcomer Club welcomes you to their meeting on Thursday, September 12 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. After a business meeting, a program will feature members’ interest groups. A potluck luncheon will follow. For more information, call Bonnie at 716-773-6106.

Library Art Club

Art Club meets Thursdays, September 12, 19 & 26 at 4 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. Learn various art techniques and mediums, and create fun projects. This is a great opportunity to get your creative juices flowing, express yourself and meet new friends. This club is suitable for children and teens ages 5-18. Be sure to show up on time to hear the instructions. Weekly registration is required. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-7775061 or visit northvalleylibrary. org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Sat, September 14

Homebuyer class

The Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (Bitter Root RC&D) will hold its Home Buyer Education pre-purchase class on Saturday, September 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors building at the corner of 4th and Cherry streets in Hamilton. The Bitter Root RC&D provides the only HUD-approved Home Buyer Education pre-purchase classes in Ravalli County. Sara Ann Briggs, its Housing Counselor, is HUD certified and NCHEC (NeighborWorks Center for Housing Education and Counseling) certified in five focus areas. All presenters are local professionals in lending, real estate, home inspection, etc. The cost for the in-person class is $75 and includes the one-on-one financial counseling session required prior to taking the group class. Attendees must attend the entire session on Saturday (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019 participate in a one-on-one intake and financial counseling session to qualify for the certificate. This fulfills the education requirement of government insured or funded loans such as VA, FHA, MT Housing, NeighborWorks, USDA Rural Direct and Guarantee, etc. for first-time home-buyers. A full discussion of all down payment assistance programs and conventional loans are also included. Participants must be fully registered by Thursday, September 5, at 3 p.m. All one-on-one counseling sessions must be completed by Monday, September 9, at 7 p.m. Call 406-363-5450 to reserve your space today and have the required paperwork emailed or mailed to you. The one-on-one may be completed with a phone appointment and is included in the cost of the Home Buyer Education class. Payment in full is required to confirm space. Partial scholarships are available for those who qualify. The Bitter Root RC&D office is located at 1709 N. 1st Street in the building adjacent to Mildenberger Motors. This program is designed to help all prospective home buyers navigate the homebuying process. Included will be discussions on mortgage readiness, credit, budgets, getting a mortgage, new loan products and/ or changes to current government insured or funded loan products, and getting the house you want.

Green Homes Tour

Sustainable Living Systems is hosting the 2019 Green Homes Tour, on Saturday, September 14 at 10 a.m., featuring three sustainable homes in the Bitterroot Valley. Guests will learn about the use of sustainable practices and materials in green building and how they can incorporate these techniques into their own homes or have highly efficient structures built for themselves. Featured homes include an under construction earthship home made up almost entirely of recycled materials and built with volunteer and owner labor. A true testament to sustainable building, this home features a greywater recycling system, composting toilet, bottle wall construction, root cellar, and passive solar design. A balecob house on an earth-

bag foundation will also be on the tour. This house is an entirely owner built structure incorporating a variety of natural building techniques: strawbale, earthbag, rubble trench foundation, cob, light clay straw, and wattle daub. This home also features a batch style rocket mass heater, earthen floors, and ferrocement garden beds. The third featured home is a super insulated frame house with a new CO2 heat pump requiring no other heating in the winter, and a ventilator with heat recovery. These types of heating are revolutionary in their ability to heat homes in extreme climates and are being used in the most sustainable of homes built in Iceland. Interested parties should meet at the large park and ride across from Noah’s Ark Veterinary Hospital, at the corner of Sheafman Creek Road and Highway 93, and plan on carpooling and caravaning to the featured homes. The cost to attend this event is $10 per person. Since this event spans several hours over lunch, participants should remember to bring water and snacks with them. For more information regarding Sustainable Living Systems or the green homes tour, contact Jill Davies at 406-360-1751 or Daniel Ray at 406-544-0058.

Sun, September 15 Hackers Golf Tournament

The Hackers Golf Tournament to benefit Bitterroot Winter Special Olympics will be held Sunday, September 15th at the Hamilton Golf Club. The format is a five-person scramble and the cost is $70 per person including lunch following the round. If you don’t have a full team or are a single, call the Hamilton Golf Course at 363-4251 and sign up anyway and you will be put on a team. All proceeds from this tournament stay in the Bitterroot and help fund the Bitterroot Winter Special Olympics held in January at Lost Trail Powder Mountain. This is the only fundraiser for Bitterroot Winter Special Olympics. Call and sign up today!

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Mon, September 16

Mother Goose Time

Mother Goose Sings & Swings takes place Monday, September 16, 23, & 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the North Valley Public Library for bonding, playing, learning, singing and cuddling with your little ones. Mother Goose Sings and Swings is designed for babies to 3 years of age, accompanied by an adult lap. Come for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, flannel board animals, dancing, and social interaction. The Mother Goose on the Loose program is designed to promote early literacy skills in the young child. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Tues, September 17 MAPS Media open house

MAPS Media Institute’s annual Community Open House will take place on Tuesday, September 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 515 Madison Street in Hamilton. MAPS staff will be on hand to give tours and answer questions

about the studios, new equipment and MAPS classes. In addition to seeing the space, it will be a great opportunity to find out more about MAPS students, programs and recent awards. MAPS 16th year of afterschool media arts classes begins Monday, September 23. Classes run September-May and are completely free-of-charge to all 8th-12th grade students. All skill levels are welcome and students may enroll at any time. For more information, call (406) 381-7230. Visit mapsmediainstitute.com to register.

Mon, September 23 MakerBot Monday

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also stated that the No Action Alternative was not properly or thoroughly analyzed. A representative from the American Forest Resource Council stated that they were in general support of the project claiming that 90% of the project area had insect, disease or root rot problems. He said 76% of the area was within the Wildland Urban Interface, making time a priority. Gail Goheen, a landowner along Willow Creek, noted that the budget for the project was $1,645,915 in the negative. She said that means they don’t have the money to do what they propose to do and that the impacts on public roads below the project are not even being considered. She expressed special concerns about a bridge that would not be able to take the traffic of all the heavy logging trucks. Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Matt Anderson stated that the Forest Service was willing to apply magnesium chloride to the roads to address the dust problems but that there was not money to do any paving and that only 2.6 miles of the road is on the forest. He said the rest of the road belongs to the county and nothing can be done without its cooperation.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Skip Kowalski spoke on behalf of the Bitterroot Restoration Committee, cautioning the Forest Service that the large scale landscape projects have the chance of making big mistakes. He stressed the importance of monitoring and re-assessment in the process. County Commission Chair Jeff Burrows said that the county was generally supportive of the project but would advocate for putting in some treatments that have been taken out. He said the county would not accept anything less than dust abatement with mag chloride or the equivalent. He also noted that the county has concerns about the impacts on the county-owned road below the project and cannot afford to do the work involved in keeping it viable or restoring it following the project. He said the logging plans and Old Growth treatment should be science-based and not based on public opinion. Jim Miller, representing Friends of the Bitterroot, claimed as others that the Forest Service ignored the overwhelming public comment against logging Old Growth and against building any new roads. He said FOB agrees with some of the other organizations that an Alternative 3 modified with some treatment in Old Growth areas that would leave the Old Growth trees in place was acceptable. He accused the Forest

Service of misrepresenting the collaborations response by turning it into a no logging option. He said the Forest Service had an opportunity to galvanize diverse groups into a unity with a less controversial option that would still meet the needs of the project. “Alternative 3 modified would save the last remaining Old Growth trees in our forest and in our nation. The decimation of our Old Growth forests in our country is like the greatest environmental tragedy in our nation’s history.” Andy Roubik said that weeds were a big concern and that the Forest Service’s mitigating measure didn’t seem to be working. He also said removing and burning woody debris was a mistake. He said studies show that woody debris is good for soil retention and soil building and should not be removed from the landscape. Anderson said that the forest was looking at the issue of woody debris in their management practices. Michelle Dietrich said that she believed the Forest Service should be the one offering resolutions. She said the comparison made by the Forest Service in the project documents was wrong when it compared the number of logging truck loads between Alternative 2 and Alternative 3. The agency said that the traffic was described as increasing by

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“At this point in the process it’s too late to have these discussions,” said Anderson. “It gets back to how we work beforehand. These objection resolution meetings are not the time to do this. It has to happen beforehand.” “You promote collaboration, but then you contradict it,” said Miller. Anderson said that he would go back and take another look at the record of the workshop meetings. Deputy Regional Director Lannom stated that he saw four major concerns expressed in the discussion, concerns about Old Growth, about roads, about the safety on Willow Creek Road and the bridge problem, and the collaboration process, which he called “a challenge.” Because the project is being considered under the Healthy Forest Restoration Act, the timeline for responding to objections is shortened and cannot be extended. Answers to the objections were due on September 3. If the letter answering the objections contains directions to act on certain issues, the directions must be completed before the Forest Supervisor can sign off on it. If there are no directions, the Supervisor can sign off on the project immediately.

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hundred years,” said local author and Lewis and Clark Expedition “specialist,” Ted Hall. A few pictures, like the one with a logging truck in it or the one with a fly fisherman in it are probably things seen in only the last 100 years. Another very “dated” picture was one depicting the area when it was under water. That’s at least about 12,000 years ago. Hall said that the statue of Sacajawea in the middle of the park sits at an elevation of about 4,000 feet above sea level. It is estimated that the water level in Glacial Lake Missoula, which extended up into the Bitterroot valley, reached 4,200 feet in elevation. “That means that this Sacajawea statue would be 200 feet under water if the lake was filled again,” said Hall. A featured speaker at the afternoon ceremony was Jami Pluff from the Flathead Indian reservation. Pluff is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Committee. She called it a “working group” formed to address the issue of missing and murdered people, especially women, on reservations across the nation. Pluff read aloud the names of 19 people from the Flathead

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“The research shows,” she said, “that women in Indian country are murdered at a rate that is 10 times the national average.” She said that 50% of Native American women report that they have been sexually abused or sexually assaulted. “84% of Native American women have experienced violence

Margaret Gorski (left), President of Friends of Fort Owen, accepts a check from Joan Prather, President of the Stevensville Civic Club. The Civic Club was the first to step up with a financial contribution for the “Raise the Roof” campaign to replace the failing roof on the East Barracks at Fort Owen State Park. Victoria Howell photo.

The South Valley Civic Group has literally put Darby on the map when it comes to places to rest along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Laurie Smith is the current President of SVCG. Michael Howell photo. Reservation that are currently still missing or murdered. She said there are over a hundred more from other reservations around the state and thousands across the nation. She said figures from the Montana Department of Justice

Stevi Civic Club steps up for historic Ft. Owen Jami Pluff, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Committee’s working group, was a featured speaker at the second annual Sacajawea celebration in Darby last Friday. Michael Howell photo.

Students from Sean Byers’ advanced art class have produced over a dozen paintings now on display at the Sacajawea Rest Park in Darby. The paintings depict animals, people and landscapes that could have been seen in the area over the last 15,000 years. Some of the contributing artists include McKenzie Clark, Ashton Morrow, Taylor Wohlers, Colby Mayberry, Rylee Nelson, Kimber Schlapman, Micah Wald, Libby Schlapman, TeAnne Rouse, Hunter Getner, and Avery Rausch. Some of the art can be seen on the wall behind Lewis & Clark expert Ted Hall.

A coalition of organizations has agreed to work together with Friends of Fort Owen to help Montana State Parks replace the roof of the East Barracks and the “Wagner Cabin” at Fort Owen State Park in Stevensville. The Stevensville Civic Club, Stevensville Main Street Association, Historic St. Mary’s Mission and the Stevensville Historical Museum all have agreed to assist Friends of Fort Owen with support in submitting grants, funding or donations and volunteer help to reach the goal of $50-$65,000, the estimated cost to complete this historic restoration project. Last week the Friends of Fort Owen accepted the first

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Leadville, Colorado, is an old mining town located in the towering Rocky Mountains. When the mines closed in the early 1980’s, everyone thought the town would die along with the closing mines. The town wasn’t a ski resort like some of the other Colorado towns and had to come up with a different idea to help keep the town alive. Ken Chlouber, a local resident, came up with the idea of a run through the Rockies. Leadville’s elevation is 10,200 feet. Ultra Running was just beginning and he thought this would be the perfect place to bring runners, and others, to town. The Leadville Race Series began in 1983. There were only 45 runners in the first race which was 100 miles long. It is now the oldest ultra race in the country and one of the most difficult. Dubbed the “Race Across the Sky,” the race begins at 9,200 feet and climbs to 12,600 feet before dropping back down. Not only do the runners have to run 100 miles, they must complete the race in under 30 hours. Those who complete the course on time win a belt buckle. There are checkpoints along the course which is an ‘out and back’ course. The runners leave Leadville with the eventual goal of Winfield, Colorado, 50 miles away. There, they turn around and retrace the course. The runners are weighed, and checked for dehydration and other medical issues before being allowed to continue. The runners are encouraged to bring a crew to help along the way. The crew can be at some of the aid stations. After the first 50 miles, a pacer can accompany the runner, one at a time, to encourage the runner and keep them on course. Mike Sylvester, a resident of Stevensville, has been running for about 20 years. He doesn’t like to be called a runner and is very humble when it comes to talking about running. He began running as a way to think and organize his thoughts. He works for a timber company in Canada and spends a lot of time on the road or in the

Mike Sylvester of Stevensville crosses the finish line of the Leadville 100 Mile Race with members of his crew beside him. Shown are Don Carpenter, Sylvester, Kintla the dog, Clair Baer, and Meghan Hanson, also of Stevensville. Photo courtesy of Meghan Hanson. field.

Meghan Hanson is a Stevensville resident but spends a lot of time in the Tetons and is also a runner. Sylvester moved to Stevensville with Hanson and the two began running the canyons. Several years ago, Hanson ran across Spain and has done other ultra marathons. Hanson had rescued a dog when she moved back home to Stevensville and often took the

dog, Kintla, on her runs. When Sylvester began training for the Leadville 100 this time, he took Kintla with him. They began with running about 100 miles a week and then built on that. Hanson said they often ran up one canyon, such as Kootenai or Big Creek, and back. The trail systems here in the Bitterroot are in pretty good shape for running, according to Hanson. With all the canyons, it is easy to go up one canyon and out another.

They usually begin their runs about 4 a.m. As the pair increased their distances, Kintla was right there with Sylvester. Hanson said they ran a 53 mile race in the Tetons where the elevation went from 9,500 to 13,000 feet. After each run, Sylvester and Kintla celebrated with BBQ sliders and baby aspirin. When they got ready to go to Leadville for the race on August

20, the couple were going to leave Kintla at home with a friend. But Hanson had second thoughts. “He had trained with Mike all this summer,” she said. “It wasn’t fair to leave him home.” This year, Sylvester had a crew with him for the race. Kintla and Hanson were part of that crew. Hanson said Kintla was disappointed when Sylvester took off at the beginning of the race. The first half of the race

was a solitary run with just the competitors on the trail. He was right on time at the first check station but came in 20 minutes late for the second. At the third check point, he described it as being in the “pain cave” but then got past that. At the 50 mile turn-around, his crew could step in and help. Although only one pacer could run with him at a time, the crew members took turns to keep him going. Hanson said there is a lot of “carnage” along the trail and it’s easy to get discouraged. There is only a 44 percent completion rate on this race as the dropout rate is high. When running this distance, it’s important to eat to keep up your strength and stay hydrated. Although some runners eat some unusual food such as two pounds of bacon or olive brine, Sylvester has settled upon drinking Boost which has a lot of calories without being too sweet. They add more electrolytes to the drink, too. With fresh pacers every few miles, they were able to keep Sylvester focused on running and not on what was going on around him. Claire Baer, Don and Sara Carpenter, and Hanson made up Sylvester’s crew. Sara Carpenter handled the medical issues such as feet and making sure he had new socks, along with treating his nausea. He didn’t recognize his crew at the turnaround point but they kept him going. As they ran through the night, each of the crew took a two or three hour stint with him. Hanson ran the final leg and said that it “crushed” her. All of the crews are able to join their runners in the last mile. Hanson said Sylvester was so excited to be finishing this race and Kintla was excited to see his running buddy. Sylvester completed the 100 mile race in 28 hours. Out of 825 starters, only 380 finished. After running this brutal course, you would think Sylvester would take a break, but he and the dog didn’t. Labor Day weekend, Sylvester, Hanson and Kintla headed to Big Sky where he ran in the 50K Rut Race.

Football Wrap-up Corvallis edged Stevensville, 14-13, in an early rivalry game. Corvallis scored both their touchdowns in the second quarter and then held off Stevensville in the fourth for the win. Colton Nelson had a five yard run for the first Blue Devil touchdown. Clay Barcus pushed through from one yard out for the second score and Bohnet kicked the PAT again. Stevensville’s Sakaia Wehr had

a one yard push for six points for the Yellowjackets. Kaden Sunderlin kicked the PAT. Ben Tack caught a six yard pass from Wehr for the second touchdown but the run failed. Hamilton ran over Butte Central in Southwest A action on Friday night, 49-26. Victor fell to St. Ignatius, 42-0, in their non conference opener.

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Ants and other trout food Foundation helps replanting For much of my youth I was a bloodthirsty savage. I hunted and fished more than I should have – if lapses in class attendance or other responsibilities were any measure. At least it kept me out of other kinds of trouble. I came of age in an area where trout, steelhead, and salmon were more than abundant in a river that hadn’t yet been dammed and diverted

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan beyond reason. I spent a lot of time on the river – fishing the river itself, or hunting quail and pheasants in the woods and fields along the river bottom. The freezer was always full of fish and game, to the point that my mother complained that there wasn’t enough room for the frozen vegetables. Many of the trout came from a creek that I fished regularly. Those fish were particularly delicious – firm-bodied pan-sized rainbows and browns that lived on an insect diet in water that was always cold. I fished that creek one stretch at a time, taking only one trout from each hole. Even as a young bloodthirsty savage I didn’t want to fish it out. There were always plenty of trout in the creek and I wanted to keep it that way, even if I was one of the very few people who fished it. The creek had a reputation for rattlesnakes. I found out where the snakes usually were, and if I had to kill a big rattler occasionally that was just part of the deal – and something I didn’t report to my mother. She had enough to worry about, trying to store her frozen peas between the bricks of wild game and trout. Part of woods lore in those days consisted of killing your first trout, if it was worth keeping, and slitting its belly open to see what it had been eating. Those autopsies might reveal sticks and stones if it had been eating caddisfly larvae and a couple of ants. Early in the season I might find a belly stuffed with stoneflies - and a couple of ants. Sometimes there

was a variety of insect life – and always ants.

Ants are important Sometimes the trout would be so full of ants that their bellies appeared to be stuffed with small bb’s. Ants are always an important part of the trout’s diet. Ants, in one form or another, are available to trout all season long and trout eat them all the time. Sometimes, they eat them almost exclusively and if you’re not well-armed with a good ant pattern, you can go broke – or have a mediocre day at best. Those things are as true for the Bitterroot drainage as they were for that snake-infested creek I fished as a kid. Early season here on the Bitterroot, about the time many anglers report great success with a #10 Royal Wulff, there is a big #10 flying ant phenomenon that concentrates on the lower West Fork, all of the East Fork, and on the upper main stem. A Royal Wulff has a silhouette from underneath that is very flying ant-like. Strange, isn’t it, that a Royal Wulff the size of the ants that are prevalent at the time always catches fish? Best ant patterns I’ve found, over the years, that a good ant pattern will outfish a Royal Wulff. And I‘ve also found that, while a number of overgrown Chernobyl-type “ants” will work decently, a sparse ant tied from deer hair or dubbed fur will also do the job, if it has a believably sparse body. Right now there are two ants that are significant: a black ant, in size #14, and a two-toned redbrown and black ant, also in #14. You might also encounter flying #18 black ants; they are common along the upper river. They often concentrate in foam lines in swarms during mid-afternoon. Trout can key in on them, rising incessantly to flies the angler can’t see. I usually tie them off the back of a larger dry fly. That combination works when it has to. Over the years I’ve developed some favorite ant patterns. They look like ants. They are tied from deer hair. They out-produce anything else I’ve fished when ants are called for. Ants work especially well in small streams. The creeks are fishing well right now, and ants can produce results that are almost silly on any of them. The same can be true on the East Fork, West Fork, or middle and upper Bitterroot. Give them a try – it always pays to have them handy in your fly box. Sometimes they work when nothing else will.

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Ants and another essential There are other patterns I never want to be without as late summer drifts almost unnoticed into early autumn. We watch as the #16 pale morning duns give way to #18 blue-winged olives, and wait for the #14 mahogany duns to appear. And there will be small trico spinners, with #20 black bodies

and oversized silvery wings on the water most mornings. Along the way a few #10 fall drakes begin to show. We know about these flies and we fish them. The fall drake, or hecuba, is a curious bug. These bugs hatch almost casually, unnoticed at first, just a few at a time. The trout don’t key on the dry flies initially. The nymphs are hard to spot because they cover themselves with debris from the bottom of the stream – small bits of moss, sand, whatever they can find. They look like the stream bottom wherever you find them, although their bodies tend toward a yellowish light green color. These nymphs tend to drift for a long way and the trout have plenty of opportunity to pick them off before they reach the surface. And that’s what they do while they’re ignoring the dries, although we don’t see that activity. What can appear to us as “nothing happening” can be a big event for the trout. The fly I designed for the nymph has a multicolored body that simulates the debris-gathering natural. Like its counterpart, the Brindle ‘Chute, it works. This year I’ve managed to get a few dozen of these Drake Drifters into the bins at the shop. You might want to try one as a dropper under a hopper pattern. Who knows – you might have a banner day, even when there’s not much activity on the surface. I know I have, many times. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main in Hamilton.

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Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Blayne Fry, Blayne Fry, Petitioner Cause No. DV-19-295/3 Dept. No.: 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Blayne Allen Fry to Blayne Allen Ravendes. The hearing will be on September 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Dated: August 8, 2019. /s/ Paige Trautwein, Clerk of District Court By: Janenne Sorenson, Deputy Clerk of Court. BS 8-14, 8-21, 8-28, 9-4-19. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RACHEL O. HUNT, Deceased. Cause No. DP-19-81 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Thomas M. Hunt, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 13th day of August, 2019 /s/ Thomas M. Hunt, Personal Representative P.O. Box 98 Stevensville, MT 59870 BS 8-21, 8-28, 9-4-19. MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ADOPTION FY 2020 The BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS have completed its final budget for fiscal year July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. The Board will take comment on the final budget on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 11:30 AM at which time the Board will hold a public hearing, then adopt the final budget and fix the tax levies. Any taxpayer or resident of the county may appear for or against any part of the budget. This public hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Conference Room (3rd floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Commissioner’s Office at 375-6500. Glenda Wiles Adm. Assistant Commissioners Office BS 8-21, 8-28, 9-4–19. MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PERMISSIVE MEDICAL LEVY The BOARD OF RAVALLI

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM in the Commissioner’s Conference Room (3rd Floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. The purpose of this public hearing is to take public comment and pass a Resolution regarding the proposed permissive medical levy for health care premiums for Fiscal Year 2020. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Commissioner’s Office at 375-6500. Glenda Wiles Adm. Assistant Commissioner’s Office BS 8-21, 8-28, 9-4-19. MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SHERIFF’S RETIREMENT PERMISSIVE LEVY The BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Commissioner’s Conference Room (3rd Floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. The purpose of this public hearing is to take public comment and pass a Resolution regarding the proposed Permissive Levy for Sheriff’s Retirement for Fiscal Year 2020. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Commissioner’s Office at 375-6500. Glenda Wiles Adm. Assistant Commissioner’s Office BS 8-21, 8-28, 9-4-19. MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LIBRARY BUDGET ADOPTION FY 2020 SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 North Valley Public Library District Board of Trustees will complete the final budget for fiscal year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 at the August 21, 2019 board meeting. The Board will hold a public hearing on the final budget on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 3:15PM, at which time the Board will take comment, then adopt the final budget. Any taxpayer or resident of the Library District may appear for or against any part of the budget. A copy of the budget is available at the Library. This public hearing will be held in the Library Community Room at 208 Main St., Stevensville. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Library Director Denise Ard at 777-5061. BS 8-28, 9-4-19. MNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PERMISSIVE MEDICAL LEVY SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 North Valley Public Library District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 3PM in the Library Community Room at 208 Main St., Stevensville.

The purpose of this hearing it to take public comment and pass a Resolution regarding the proposed permissive medical levy for health care premium increases for Fiscal Year 2020. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Library Director Denise Ard at 777-5061. BS 8-28, 9-4-19. MNAXLP

held September 19th, 2018 at 10:30 AM in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Administrative Center. BS 9-4, 9-11-19. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on a floodplain permit application for work proposed within the floodplain of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River at 5565 US Hwy 93 South in Conner, MT. The project will perform maintenance and improvements along a section of bank that appears to have been previously stabilized. The project site is located on the northeast side of the river about ½ mile upstream (southeast) of Dickson Creek Road, in the SE¼, SW¼, Section 22, Township 2 North, Range 20 West, Ravalli County, on tax parcel number 1210800. The applicants are Daniel and Jacqueline Warren. Information regarding this application is available at the Ravalli County Planning Department at 215 S 4th St, Suite F in Hamilton. Written comments may be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed (planning@rc.mt.gov) and must be received by Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 5:00 pm. (Reference Application #FA-19-05). BS 9-4-19. MNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE The Ravalli County the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on The Estate of Francis B. Bessenyey Court Order partition Probate No. DP-12-92. The proposed court order partition is between Old Corvallis Road and Eastside Highway, North of Fairgrounds Road and to the North and South of The Daly Mansion. The property is located in Sections 18 & 19, T6N, R20W, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana. There are 2 existing parcels proposed to be partitioned into 7 total parcels. Information describing the proposal is available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. The Board of County Commissioners hearing will be

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

The Bitterroot Star Weather Summary Bitterroot Seven Day Forecast

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Partly Cloudy

Few Showers

Partly Cloudy

Few Showers

Mostly Sunny

Sunny

86 / 50

84 / 52

79 / 49

81 / 51

74 / 44

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Local UV Index

Detailed Local Forecast

0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High, 11+: Extreme Exposure

Today we will see mostly sunny skies, high temperature of 86°, humidity of 33%. Light winds. The record high temperature for today is 95° set in 1967. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight, overnight low of 50°. Light winds. The record low for tonight is 31° set in 1962. Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers, high temperature of 84°, humidity of 42%. Light winds. Thursday night, skies will be mostly cloudy with a 35% chance of showers, overnight low of 52°.

Weather Trivia

Peak Fishing/Hunting Times This Week

0 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+

What causes weather?

Earth's

Peak Times AM PM 5:03-7:03 5:29-7:29 5:55-7:55 6:21-8:21 6:47-8:47 7:13-9:13 7:39-9:39 8:05-10:05

Day Wed Thu Fri Sat

Answer: It is caused by the unequal heating of the earth's surface by the sun.

Weather History Sept. 4, 1939 - A thunderstorm deluged Washington D.C. with 4.4 inches of rain in two hours. September of that year was very dry across much of the nation and Washington D.C. received more rain in that two hour period than most other places in the country that entire month. Sept. 5, 1950 - Hurricane Easy produced the greatest 24 hour rainfall in United States weather records. The hurricane deluged Yankeetown, on the upper west coast of Florida, with 38.7 inches of rain.

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Sun/Moon Chart This Week Day Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue

First 9/5

Full 9/14

Sunrise 6:59 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:02 a.m. 7:03 a.m. 7:04 a.m. 7:06 a.m. 7:07 a.m.

Sunset 8:10 p.m. 8:08 p.m. 8:06 p.m. 8:04 p.m. 8:02 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 7:58 p.m.

Moonrise 1:28 p.m. 2:38 p.m. 3:43 p.m. 4:42 p.m. 5:32 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:51 p.m.

Moonset 11:23 p.m. 11:59 p.m. Next Day 12:40 a.m. 1:28 a.m. 2:22 a.m. 3:20 a.m.

Last 9/21

New 9/28

Last Week's Almanac & Growing Degree Days Date 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/29 8/30 8/31 9/1

High 77 83 90 73 82 87 92

Low 47 44 46 49 57 50 55

Normals 82/48 82/48 81/48 81/47 80/47 80/47 80/47

Precip 0.00" 0.00" 0.00" 0.00" 0.06" 0.00" 0.00"

Farmer's Growing Degree Days Date Degree Days Date Degree Days 8/26 12 8/30 19 8/27 13 8/31 18 8/28 18 9/1 23 8/29 11 Growing degree days are calculated by taking the average temperature for the day and subtracting the base temperature (50 degrees) from the average to assess how many growing days are attained.

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Welcomes Dr. Paul Shingledecker!

316 North Third, Hamilton 541 – 0032 Starting September 10th, Dr. Shingledecker will join the staff at Sapphire Community Health. Dr. Shingledecker’s experience and expertise come from: • Earning his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Illinois - Chicago School of Medicine • Residency, Internal Medicine, Keesler US Air Force Medical Center in Mississippi • Holds Board Certifications from the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Internal Medicine

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