Wednesday, October 15
Bitterroot College Advisory Council
The Advisory Council for Bitterroot College University of Montana will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 15 at 3 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Human Resources Council Building, 316 N. 3rd Street, Hamilton. The BC Advisory Council is a public board and welcomes members of the public to observe and participate at its meetings. The meeting agenda and supplemental meeting materials are available on the BC website at Advisory Council Meetings or by calling the BC Business Office at 375-0100.
BEAR summer slideshow
Community members are invited to attend BEAR’s Summer Slideshow Celebration on Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Board of Realtors building, 224 N. 4th, Hamilton. BEAR offers outdoor-based mentoring programs for youth in the Bitterroot Valley. Come and see what BEAR is all about. Community members are invited to join in a celebration of this past summer’s adventures with a picture slideshow, pizza, and dessert. RSVP to Val at val.aerni@bearmt.org. For more information visit www.bearmt.org.
Thursday, October 16
Youth-only deer hunt
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for October 16-17. The two-day special season is open to properly licensed youngsters ages 12 to 15 who’ve passed a hunter safety course. Additionally, 11-year-olds who passed hunter safety may hunt if they’ll be 12 by Jan. 16, 2015. The youth hunt is typically scheduled during the public schools’ two-day vacation in October, which is scheduled for Oct. 16-17 this year. This puts youth rifle hunters in the field during the final days of Montana’s archery season. Young hunters must wear hunter orange and follow all hunting district regulations, which may limit them to certain species or require a special permit. To participate, youth hunters must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 18 years of age or older.
Friends of NV Library Tea
The Friends of the North Valley Public Library invite you to attend a Membership Tea on Thursday, October 16 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Stevensville Hotel. Come meet the dedicated members who love to raise money for the library, and who have a good time doing it. They wear hats, and hope you will, too, the funnier the better! No obligation, just good camaraderie. See you there.
Computer classes
A free computer class, Windows 8 Beginner/Intermediate, led by RSVP volunteer Jim Calvery, will be held on Thursday, October 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging Center, 310 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. This class will cover the basics of using the new Windows 8 OS. The class will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you need extra time to get your computer set up, please arrive at 1 p.m.To sign up for the class, call the RSVP Volunteer Center at 363-1103 and leave a message with your name and contact phone.
Florence School sidewalk presentation
Parents and interested citizens are invited to learn more about Phase 2 of the Florence School Sidewalk Improvements project at a public open house on Thursday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Florence School Administration Building, 5602 Old US Hwy 93, Florence.
The proposed project will improve pedestrian facilities between Old US 93 and US 93 as well as along the east side of Old US 93 between Carlton Drive and Long Avenue. The project includes new concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, drainage structures, and a striped pedestrian crossing on Long Avenue east of the intersection with Old US 93.
Construction is anticipated during the summer of 2015. The project is funded by the Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP), Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) Program, and a local match from the school district.
For more information, contact Jeremy Keene of WGM Group at 728-4611 or jkeene@wgmgroup.com.
Back Country Horsemen
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 16, at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. Potluck dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starts at 7:00. There will be a recap of summer trail projects and a review of progress on the new horse camp at Sam Billings Campground. Guests are welcome to attend, and for more information call Karen at 961-0101 or check the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot.
Trout Unlimited
The Thursday, October 16 general meeting of Bitter Root Trout Unlimited will feature a special screening of the award winning documentary film “Three Men, Three Rivers” at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Elks Lodge in Hamilton. Filmmaker Mike Gurnett from the Helena headquarters of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will show the video. The meeting is open to the public and there is no charge for admission.
“Three Men, Three Rivers” chronicles the enduring conservation efforts of Bud Lilly, George Grant and Dan Bailey on the Madison, Big Hole and Yellowstone Rivers. Bud, George and Dan started Trout Unlimited in Montana andthe video has wonderful footage of them along with spectacular scenic shots. Dan had already died when the video was made, so his long-time friend Charlie Waterman stood in as his avatar. Dan, Bud and George were the first to recognize the threats that Montana’s trout and streams were facing, and their efforts stopped several catastrophes from occurring. This is a film that is both beautiful and inspiring.
“Three Men, Three Rivers” won the 1993 NY Film Festival Gold Medal for documentaries, the 1993 Outdoor Writers of America film of the year and other prestigious awards. This documentary is fishing history at its finest and you won’t want to miss it.
As part of the filming production, MFWP commissioned a limited edition poster (depicted here). A very small number of the posters were signed by Bud, George and Charlie. Mike has generously provided BRTU the very last of these posters to raffle off at the meeting, along with two copies of the DVD.
A no-host dinner with Mike Gurnett will precede the meeting at 5 p.m. at Spice of Life, which will be donating 10% of the proceeds from dinner to BRTU.
For more information contact Ross Rademacher (rossrademacher99@gmail.com) or Marshall Bloom (drtrout@mtbloom.net).
Fairgrounds levy forums
Join the Ravalli County Fairgrounds Mill Levy Committee in the Fairgrounds event center in Hamilton on Thursday, October 16 or Wednesday, October 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. for an informational forum regarding the upcoming ballot initiative. The meetings will allow you to gather information and get your questions answered.
Friday, October 17
SAFE Report to Community
The SAFE (Supporters of Abuse Free Environments) Seventeenth Annual Report to the Community luncheon will be held Friday, October 17 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis Pastoral Life Center, 411 S. Fifth. Highlights include the awarding of the Fifteenth Annual Courage Award, and the kick off of Ravalli County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence’s White Ribbon Campaign.
The keynote speaker is Rose Thelen, a technical assistance partner for the U.S. Office on Violence Against Women (U.S. Dept. of Justice) with a particular strength in rural organizing. She is co-founder of the Gender Violence Institute in Clearwater, Minnesota. She has extensive experience working with tribal battered women’s programs, advocates, batterer intervention and women’s support groups, coalitions, and legislation. Recently, Rose has worked with a human rights organization to provide training programs in Eastern Europe on coordinated community response to domestic violence.
The 2014 Courage Award goes to Pamela Morris. Pamela receives this award in recognition of 35 years of working to end violence against women and girls. In the 1970s, Pamela worked on some of Montana’s first legislation to establish domestic violence programs.
For more information contact Jamie Ogden, 363-2793.
North Valley Pachyderm Club
The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, October 17 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speakers will be candidates State Representative Nancy Ballance, Theresa Manzella, candidate for HD 85, Commissioner Jeff Burrows and Doug Schallenberger candidate for Commissioner. The North Valley Pachyderm Club meets the first and third Friday of each month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. and is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.
Golden Age dance
Come down and dance to the live bands every Friday night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Golden Age Hall, 727 S. 5th St. in Hamilton. This is a non-smoking and non-alcoholic venue. Potluck snacks served at music break. Cost: $3.00 per person. For info or if interested in joining the organization, call 240-9617.
Saturday, October 18
‘Touch-A-Truck’ fundraiser
Construction trucks, emergency vehicles and farm equipment: These trucks and more will be part of the Bear Mountain Playground “Touch-A-Truck” event to be held on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Super 1 parking lot. Kids and grownups will be able to climb on, in, over and through these big trucks and emergency vehicles. Cost will be $4/child or $10/family of 3 or more (adults are free). Proceeds support the Bear Mountain Playground to be built at Lewis & Clark Park in Stevensville in September of 2015. If you have a vehicle that you would like to show off, and participate in this event, there are still spots available. Contact Carol Barrie at 406-529-9908.
Face painting, pumpkin painting
Families and children ages 10 and up are welcome to participate in a fun workshop on face painting and pumpkin painting on Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Darby Community Public Library. Families will also take home face paint materials to use for the holidays ahead. Call the Darby Community Public Library at 821-4771 for more information and to register. Space is limited for this workshop. You may also register by email to staff@darbylibrary.net.
Eagles Oktoberfest
The annual Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, October 18 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd, Hamilton. The event features German cuisine, listening and dancing music and door prizes. Tickets are on sale at the Eagles Lodge for $12.00 in advance or $15.00 at door. For more information call 363-1113. Proceeds benefit Eagles Scholarship Fund.
Stevensville Playhouse benefit concert
A musical benefit for the Stevensville Playhouse will be held Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Playhouse. Russell Perri, local Bitterroot pianist, will be performing. Tickets are available at the Playhouse, next door at Golden Needle and at Rooted Music and Chapter 1 Books in Hamilton. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more info, call Michael at 240-0216.
Bitterroot Dancers
Bitterroot Dancers, Inc. is hosting a public dance with a country western theme on Saturday, October 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. upstairs at the Bedford Building, Hamilton City Hall at 223 S. 2nd Street in Hamilton. The Revelators band will be playing and there is a no-host bar available. All levels of dancers are encouraged to attend or just come enjoy the great music. Entry is $7 at the door. For more information call 370-7551.
Square dance club
Ray Dunbar will call the Boots ‘n Calico dance on Saturday, October 18 at the new location, the Golden Age Hall (old Jefferson School gym) 727 S. 5th Street, Hamilton. Plus dancing begins at 7 p.m. with a mainstream dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Round dancing will be cued between tips. Visitors are welcome.
Museum Ghost Tours
The Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton, will be holding Ghost Tours on October 18, 25 and 31 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.Become a paranormal investigator for the night, gathering evidence and exploring rooms in the Museum that are not on the regular tour! Take a walk down the dark passageways in the basement, experience the energy of the judge’s chambers, sit quietly in the old courtroom and decide for yourself… Are some who died long ago still here haunting these halls?
This tour is done in the dark, with flashlights, and special ghost hunting equipment. There are EVP Recorders, EMF Detectors, Thermal Laser Guns, Spirit Boxes and even pendulums for the more adventurous! Bring your cameras. Share your findings in the museum’s evidence collection. To see evidence from previous tours, visit www.brvhsmuseum.org. Take a break during the long evening for some divination! Rune and Numerology readings available throughout the night for an additional $5 apiece. Tour cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly! For more information, contact Sarah at the Ravalli County Museum, 363-3338.
This can be a frightening event. No one under 14 allowed – under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Everyone attending Ghost Tours is required to sign a liability waiver.
Sunday, October 19
Center for Spiritual Loving
The Center for Spiritual Living will host Frank Pelfrey presenting “Sufism and Harvest” on Sunday, October 19 at 10 a.m. Frank is a gifted teacher in the Sufi tradition. His message is part of CSL’s October theme of A Season for Harvest. Music with LeGrande Harvey. Refreshments and conversation follow at 11:15 a.m. Come early for Meditation at 9:30 a.m. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, north of Sears in Hamilton. For further information call Dave at 381-2355 or visit CSLbitterroot.org.
Monday, October 20
Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Waffles or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Pizza, peas & carrots, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Bagels with cream cheese or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Taco salad, chips & salsa, oranges, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Cereal or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Turkey Sandwiches, taters, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – Pancake on a stick or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Tater- tot casserole, tossed salad, bananas, bread & butter, milk
Friday: Breakfast – Ham bites or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Chicken Sandwiches, corn, apricots, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk.
Bitterroot College classes
MS Word Basics – Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 20-24 (3 class meetings), 9-11am, $45. Learn the basics of how to create professional-looking Word documents. Topics include text and page formatting, bullet and table creation, and understanding the ribbon. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge. Instructor: Lee Tickell
Marketing – Tuesday, Oct. 21, 9am-12noon, $25. Learn the marketing basics: how to think about your brand, components of marketing and how they relate, traditional and digital advertising, and how to set a budget and get the most out of your advertising dollar. Instructor: Cynthia Rademacher
QuickBooks Basics – Tuesday, Oct. 21, Thursday, Oct. 23, Tuesday, Oct. 28 (three 3 hour class meetings), 6-9pm, $75. Provides a complete overview for setting up your business – chart of accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, memorizing reports/transactions, and setting up inventory basics. Will be taught on QuickBooks 2012 (QB 2012), but content applies to earlier versions; instructor can speak on any version. First class will be a primer on essential bookkeeping concepts and terminology along with setting up your business in QB 2012. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge. Instructor: Alice Mariana
Website Building 101 – Tuesday, Oct. 21 & Thursday, Oct. 23 (two 3 hours class meetings), 9am-12noon, $45. This course provides instruction on building a one-page website that resonates with a specific target audience. That means creating a page which is entirely focused on the email address – the first step in making money online. Learn the essential elements: 1) the headline 2) the benefits 3) the call to action 4) the opt-in form. WordPress (available for free download) is used to create the webpage. Prerequisites: basic computer knowledge. Instructor: Annette O’Leary-Coggins.
Basics of Business Law – Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9am-12noon, $25. This class covers several aspects of law, including the legal business structures that small businesses assume, reasons why to select each one and what their advantages and disadvantages are. Negotiations, contracts, intellectual property and legal liabilities are explored. Most importantly, advice is given as to where to get legal information and help. Instructor: Dick Weber, PC
QuickBooks Payroll – Thursday, Oct. 30 (one 3 hour class), 6-9pm, $25. In this class you will learn to properly set up a payroll system in QuickBooks (QB 2012) – create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, and generate payroll forms and reports. You will find out how to track employee time, create job cost data, and troubleshoot common problems and mistakes. Prerequisites: basic computer knowledge and basic QuickBooks knowledge. Instructor: Alice Mariana
Hiring and Firing – Thursday, Nov. 6, 9am-12noon, $25. Save your business legal headaches and bills as well as lost productivity time – learn the basic rules of sound Human Resource Management. Course covers frequent problem areas in Human Resources: Wage and Hour Laws, Hiring Processes, Progressive Discipline, Benefits of Contractor vs. Employee, Tax Credits when hiring, On-the-Job Training, Incumbent Worker Training, Wrongful Termination, required Employer Posters, and more! Instructor: Bitterroot Job Service staff
Affiliate Marketing for Beginners – Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9am-12noon, $25. Affiliate Marketing is a performance-based, online marketing tool used to connect businesses with customers via an affiliate website. Businesses reward the affiliate website for customers generated. Affiliate Marketing provides a pathway for online income generation. Instructor: Annette O’Leary-Coggins
Contact the Bitterroot College at 375-0100 or register online at http://www.umt.edu/bitterroot-college and go to Programs & Course, Continuing Education. Deadline: Course fees and forms are due three days prior to class start date.
Rotary Club
Mike Kibler, Executive Director of Ravalli County Habitat for Humanity, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, Monday October 20 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Kibler will be speaking about the new Habitat Home in Stevensville and other Habitat activities. The meeting is open to the public. For further information, call 363-2960.
Audubon
Bitterroot Audubon’s October 20 meeting will feature a presentation on duck banding by Deborah Goslin, Biological Technician at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge and Master Naturalist. Banding is one of the most commonly used techniques for studying ducks to learn about their habits, migration patterns, health and environment. Biologists from all over the United States flock to the prairie-pothole region of central Canada every year to count and band ducks. Deborah will discuss her adventures banding hundreds of ducks over the past two years in this “duck factory of the continent,” and will explain how banding helps maintain duck populations. The enthusiasm she exudes when discussing her experiences is infectious and will have everyone wanting to sign up!
Come hear Deborah as she unveils her stories on Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Visitors’ Center at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, on Wildfowl Lane north of Stevensville. The meeting is free and the public is invited. Contact Kay Fulton at 642-3794 for more information.
Amateur Radio Club
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club (BARC) will meet Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public and visitors are encouraged. Many people who are interested in getting into Ham Radio begin by visiting or joining the club. This month’s meeting will include an interesting program on understanding RF Exposure.
End-of-life series
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 600 S. 3rd Street in Hamilton, will be offering an eight-week series of discussions on end of life issues, featuring local speakers. The series begins Monday, October 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with local attorney Mike Hayes, speaking on legal considerations, including Do Not Resuscitate orders (DNR), Power of attorney (POA), wills, and Montana laws regarding death.
There is no experience so universal as confronting death. As we face the death of loved ones and ultimately our own, we encounter some universal questions: What does dignity look like at the end of life? What responsibilities do we owe to our family and friends? What can we do to be as ready as possible; practically, emotionally, financially, spiritually?
Copies of the seminal work, “On Death and Dying,” by American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, will be available for purchase. The public is welcome to attend any or all of the Monday evening sessions, which will include:
• 10/27 – Book Discussion: On Death & Dying, Kubler-Ross
• 11/3 – Funeral Planning: Daly-Leach, Tom Grymes
• 11/10 – A Medical Perspective: Dr. Woody Jones, MD
• 11/17 – Bioethics: Barbara Glidewell, MSB, teleconference
• 11/24 – Hospice: Marcus Daly Hospice, Rev. Doug Petersen
• 12/1 – Spirituality: Fr. Bill Baumgarten, Episcopal Priest
• 12/8 – Grieving: Dr. Carol Blum, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
For further information, call Carol Shipman at 363-3819.
Wednesday, October 22
Fatigue class
Hollie Greenwood will present a class on avoiding fatigue on Wednesday, October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Active Care Family Chiropractic, 504 Main, Stevensville. Are you tired for no apparent reason? Ever been told you need anti-depressants, but you’re not depressed? Do you wish you knew how to get more energy from food alone? Many people suffer from chronic health conditions where fatigue is the underlying cause. In this class, you’ll look at the five biggest contributors to fatigue, while focusing primarily on adrenal health. If you’re trying to get energy from either sugar or exercise, then your adrenals could use a tune-up! Cost is $15 per person. Seating is limited. Payments and reservations must be made in advance. To register call 777-1048.
Mule deer presentation
The Ravalli County Fish & Wildlife Association is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bitterroot River Inn. Idaho Biologist Mark Hurley will give a presentation with his findings from a two-year research project in Idaho on mule deer fawn survival. Mark received his masters degree from UM researching elk in the upper Blackfoot. He was also involved in the elk/predation study in the Bitterroot.