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BitterrootView. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1992 BV-3 BITTERROOT VIEW 'Dinosaur of fish' surfaces at Trout Unlimited meeting tLVN georgianna i WLOR 1 MOLIY HACKETT Can I grow the super-sweet corn varieties here? TL Also on this month's program is a demonstration of tying spring midge and midge pupa patterns by guide and fishing fanatic Dave Jones, who has found these flies to be effective in February and March. As the valley continues to be urbanized, the Bitterroot Chapter of T.U. is starting a volunteer water-monitoring program.

The group would welcome help from anyone interested in water quality. Volunteers may call Jack Mauer at 777-5311 or Kent Meyer at 363-2405. Georgianna Taylor Bitterroot View HAMILTON The pallid sturgeon, Montana's only endangered fish, will be the program subject for the February meeting of Bitterroot Trout Unlimited on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge in Hamilton. Pat Clancy, fisheries biologist for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, will discuss the biology of the species called "the dinosaur of fish." Clancy will show slides of the large fish, which inhabits eastern Montana rivers.

He'll discuss the sturgeon's status, the unusual way it's caught and its prospects for survival. There is a difference between what does well on the west side of the Bitterroot Valley and what thrives on the east side. Molly, who lives on the west side, is a real fan of Earlivee II, which produced for her 7- to 8-inch ears with 14 rows and had excellent flavor. She did not think much of plain old Earlivee. Georgianna, on the east side, got a great crop of delicious corn from Earlivee.

The difference is that the east side gets longer, sunnier afternoons. As your corn plants mature, remember that each strand of silk is attached to a kernel and for a kernel to mature, that strand of silk must receive a grain of pollen. Molly likes to take an active role in the sex lives of her corn plants, walking down the rows each day they are pollinating and giving them a gentle whack to make sure each silk is dusted with pollen. Corn is wind-pollinated and such activity is especially helpful on the windward ends of the rows. sugar is slower to turn to starch, making the corn taste good up to three days after picking.

You need not isolate these varieties. Standard (SU) varieties are the earliest to mature and some are naturally sweeter than others. They retain peak eating qualities on the stalk for about three days, but not after picking. You must have one that the catalog or packet states will germinate well in cool soil. Look for the shortest number of days to maturity, plus ear size and row count.

Some will offer 4-inch ears with eight to 10 rows and are not worth the garden space they require. Remember that "days to maturity" refers to ideal conditions. With the possible exceptions of radishes, peas and lettuce, nothing gets ideal conditions in the Bitterroot. The days to maturity stated in the catalog or on the seed packet merely offer a guideline, but we can't recommend planting a crop that claims more than 70 days to harvest. i iic answer is A probably no.

For one thine, the "davs to for a week or 10 days after picking, making them ideal for trucking off to market. Many people feel they do not have as much good corn flavor. Super-sweet varieties are tricky to germinate and aren't meant for the cold soil we have to offer at corn-planting time. The plants are the least hardy. Super-sweets must be planted well away from other varieties to prevent cross-pollination, which produces tough corn with practically all starch and no sugar.

Sugar-enhanced (SE) varieties represent a cross of standard corns with South American plants. Their kernels contain about 15 percent more sugar than the standards and their maturity" for the super-sweets (SH2 varieties) are too long for our area. For another, super-sweets were never intended for growth by home gardeners. Their sugar content is twice that of standard varieties and is slow to convert to starch, making the corn ideal for commercial growth and shipping. It was not meant to be eaten straight from the stalk.

The mature ears will remain edible If you sold property or had a change in your job or marital status in 1992, you may benefit from professional tax assistance this year. Diane Ellis, E.A. Enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service We prepare all state returns 809 S. Hamilton, MT 363-4020 215 Main Stevensville, MT 777-5500 Legion posts' program brings benefits to veterans' attention THE BITTERROOT WIPW ing home care. Participants should bring a copy of their honorable discharge to apply for a VA patient date card.

The card serves as a pass for VA medical care. For more information call Ed Sperry at 777-3337, Tom Ehrhart at 961-4913 or Leroy Briber at 96M686. Chris Baker, Bitterroot View rase VJVVV AOTttHI I STEVENSVILLE The American Legion of Montana and Legion Posts 94 in Stevensville, Post 47 in Hamilton and Post 91 in Corvallis will cosponsor a Veteran's Awareness Program on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Missoula.

The program is designed to help veterans and their families understand their earned enti-tlemnts and their eligibility for medical benefits. Topics will include VA home loan guarantees, VA insurance, burial benefits, the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, disability compensations, veterans and widows pensions, financial assistance programs and VA medical and nurs Call 1-800-332-6212 or 721-6200 in the Missoula Area 1 i imi" wm MARRIAGE LICENSES Feb. 2 George Anthony Darvial and Dava Lea Robinson, Stevensville. Curtis Craig Schmidt and Kathleen Marie Michels, Florence. JEWELRY ftO BUILDING 0U5 MATERIAL TO GIVE AWAY 112 940 BUSES, VANS Fashion Jewelry Fashion Watches Rosebud Collectable Earrings Pins 1981 Dodge B250 full size conversion van, loaded, 10,000 lb.

towing pkg $2500. 1-363-7566 6 BEAGLE CROSS puppies. Look like Beagles, 273-0613, THREE-SIDED ARCH BUILDINGS: 40X30X15, was $6180, will sell for $3380. 40X60X15, was $10,596, will sell for $5596. Blueprints Included.

Can deliver. 1-800-292-0111. FRAGRANCES Channel No. 5 Liz Clairborne (Liz Clairborne Realities) Oscar de la Renta (New Volupte) Giorgio Red (by Giorgio of Beverly Hills) Estee Lauder fragrances White Shoulders Tersor, Bijan, Eternity PICKUPS TRUCKS 944 Do you have rental property? 'BLACKIE' 10 year old cat to mature person. Very affectionate, neutered, declawed.

Owner has allergies. 273-0224 HOUSEHOLD GOODS 624 '67 CHEV great runner, 4 400 cu. In. chev, all good cond. $8750ffer.

1-777-2996 days, 1-777-3954 eves. 81 CHEVY V4 ton, 6 3-spd, hard worker, good body, runs great, $2500, 542-0656. GRAY 5 year old female cat. Spaved, all shots, STAINLESS STEEL waterless cookware at a price you can't beat, lifetime guarantee, 1-363-2437 housebroken, very lovable. Call 273-0816.

SM TOOLS EQUIP 648 CANOPIES CAMPERS 946 GRAY 5 year old female cat. Spayed, all shots, INC housebroken, very lovable. Call 273-0816. Tax Relief from America's Tax Team PUNCH press. 18 tons, punches dye base.

$1500. Blacksmith forge w5 tongs. $150. Call 777-5279. FIBERGLASS camper shell, like new, bed liner, new, fits '88 or newer Chevy full size pickup.

THE UIDOLf ON THE lUlfT Heasonapie. W77-Ziifa. (4Q 4-WHEEL DRIVE 107 State Street, Hamilton Open 9-6 Weekdays (406) 363-2380 9-5 Saturdays PETS SUPPLIES 702 'Your health and prescription store since 1893" 211 Main Hamilton "100 Years 1893-1993' 121 INTRODUCTIONS lSJ0ElJEPVail F0R SALE BY OWNER '89 male, buff $75. Ready Valerv Ch oaded mi9. tine Day.

549-5304 arm. call 549-9685. AKC KEESHOND pups, 6 weeks. The cuddly little bears are looking for Valentines. 273-0432 BE MY VALENTINE CASH FOR JEANS Mr.

Higgins pays up to $12 for used Levi 501 jeans. Faded and some holes OK. Bring to 612 S. Higgins. Noon-5 p.m.

721-6446 HELLOI I know you're there but I haven't the foggiest Idea how to meet you. I'm a semi-retired, successful, reasonably attractive businessman, financially secure, living In a beautiful alone. Hoping to meet a woman 35-55 (with kids OK) who seeks affection, security, fun, a long-term relationship. I don't drink, smoke, and I watch my weight. Are you similar? Oh yes, I an active, athletic wheelchair user.

If that doesn't scare you, I want to meet you. Send letter photo to Box 1695L, co Mlssoulian, Box 8029, Missoula, MT 59807. TRENDSETTER INTRODUCTIONS Meet single career men women statewide. 1-756-1815 or 800-35-INTRO 90 DODGE Cummins dlesel, 1 ton, 5-speed, 4X4, dual wheels, with flatbed. 1-726-4020 eves.

Contractors Landscapes The ultimate work truck. '88 Ford F350 4X4 dump, dlesel, plow, winch, Mlchelins, dual rears, 25,000 ml. Beautiful, Clean, hot truckl 1-752-5013 '91 Explorer 69,500 pwr locks etc, $13,800. 1-363-4442 1988 RED GMC 4x4, Vt ton, excellentl 1-777-2279. Tiny AKC Yorkles, parents 3 lb 363-1 108 PUREBRED Pomeranian puppies, 9 weeks old, $200ea.

Call Bitterroot Kennels, 1-363-6616 ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR THE MANY SERVICES YOU NEED! Directory HORSE SUPPLIES 752 ART GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS SHARPI 75 Jeep CJ5, liiiiij new paint, full cage, new tube bumpers, nerfs, 33" tires, alum, wheels. Exc. cond. $4500 273-2364 '72 LAND CRUISER 350 Chevy, $2300, see at 1316 Sherwood. 721-2648.

I SHIP DACT etcetera' TOEA6E Secured Mini-Max 363-5727 2 Reg '92 "Eagles Gunsmoke" Poco Bueno Get. Fancy red roan cropout colt. $2000; Show quality black filly, 4 white socks, Beautiful gentle, well trained Arabian Mare, 8 yrs. $1500 Welcome Arabians 273-0090 NEW custom CHARMAC 4 horse gooseneck trailer. Largs dressing room.

Needle nose, extra wide, full 7X18, extras. $8700 Call 1-849-5858. ONE OF A KINDI Fancy black reg. AQHA Show Gelding, 15.1, 1 Western Pleasure, reining, team penning. Gentle for anyone, versatile.

$4500 849-5858 GENERAL HELP WANTED 208 IMPORTS AND SPORTS 949 From a copy of Aunt Maude's fruitcake recipe to a 500-page bound book, WE DO IT ALL! (406) 363-4462 217 N. 3rd Hamilton "In the Mill" 2nd Cherry St. 363-3325 UPS Parcel Drop Federal Express U.S. Postal Service 1-Day Delivery 2-Day Delivery Ground Shipments NO INSURANCE LIMIT '62 MAZDA RX7 runs great, looks great, have to see to believe" 1-777-21 23. FUNI FUNI FUNI 1988 Toyota MR2, "Super Charged" (rare factory package) runs drives excellent, clean car whlgh miles, $5200, 549-6014.

Louise Choquette 1130 So. First, Hamilton, MT 756 LIVESTOCK SpringSummer CATALOGS ARE HERE! Attention Missoula POSTAL JOBS to start, benefits. Postal carriers, sorters, clerks, maintenance. For an application exam Information, call 1-219-736-1715, ext. 5023.

7 a.m. 7 p.m., 7 days. PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS Puget Sound Truck Lines has Immediate openings for qualified truck drivers. Location, Kettle Falls, to haul wood chips. We offer steady work year round, home every day, paid vacations, paid holidays, paid health plan, retirement plan, competitive wages.

To qualify you must have 2 yrs. verifiable Class A a current Class A CDL, good MVR. Must meet DOT physical drug screen requirements. For an Interview In your area, call 1-800-638-2254, M-F, Dennis. GRAIN fed butcher lambs, live weight.

Butchered, cut, wrapped, $25. 1-777-5487 LOW BIRTH weight black Angus bull, bom Apr. 91. Exc. herd, sire prospect.

543-0013 ONLY 3S500 with a FREE 10 Merchandise Certificate To Use On Your Next Order HAY, FEED PASTURE 764 PERRY Wood Floors Lay Sand Finish Refinish Work Earl E. Perry (406) 961-4250 -r AlfalfaGrast 1st 2nd, round bales, barn stored, $100ton, Can deliver. Call 549-3196. HAY FOR SALE Large round bales. Alfalfa grass mixed.

1st and 2nd cutting and 1st cutting grass. Semi truck lots only. NOT RAINED. ON. Call 1-363-3100 leave msq.

JCPenmey Catalog Store 252 Main Hamilton 363-4032 1 for items under $100 RENTAL NEEDED 438 3 lines, 5 days $5.00 MISC ITEMS 804 WANTED Quiet rental on outskirts of Missoula for responsible professor to retreat write book. Open to Ideas beginning AprH 1 for 3 to 6 months. Professor is currently traveling International so leave message at 549-0385, please. EXCAVATING Backhoe and Dozer Work Septic and Sand Filter Systems Licensed Insured Tristan Enterprises 2 for items under $500 BITTERROOT PROPERTY 501 (fjg Custom Stone Masonry LARGE wood stove, $350. Electric range, twin oven, $1 00.

Under counter dishwasher, $125. Frostless side by side refrigerator, $300. (all appliances avocado color) Atari 5200 video game w13 car-trldges, $65. 1-363-7566 MOUNTED big game trophies, 6 point elk, 4 point mule deer, 2 antelope, black bear rug, offers considered. 1-777-2723, leave msg.

If no answer, RAINBOW vacuum, late model, good cond. $375; Dog house, custom built, $30. 273-6653 3 lines, 5 days $7.00 Kirby Excavating (406) 363-5014 Hamilton Custom Rock Work Historical Preservation Tile, Brick, Block Fireplaces Hearths Passive Solar Systems Terry Wean (406) 542-0656 fij0l 21 Acre, lush 2 i pasture, pond, flood Irrigation, 360" view, new fence, blacktop, numerous out buildings. 2 bdrm, 2 bath house with large deck. 1 bdrm, 1 bath bunkhouse.

$165,000. Call owner at 1-961-4112. for items under $2000 UTILITY TRAILERS 921 LOTS ACREAGE 506 $12.00 $1.00 each additional line All ads are paid In advance Cancellable when your item sells Private party only. PROPERTY TIME Stevensville city lots, 4 available Best In town, must seel Ask for Pat, 1-777-2194 8 X8' utility trailer, 2 locking toolboxes, wagon-style canvas cover, 3500 lb. axle wtraller brakes, tongue jack, spare lire wcover, radlals, steel construction wwood deck $1995 Lining Technologies 728-3950 wkdavs Serving the Bitterroot Valley 24-hour service "You Call, We Come" Stationary Portable Units Provide Medicare Insurance Billing Locally owned operated Celebrating our 6th anniversary jK for you" 3 V3i 1L Jtf'l) i5CW 642-3399 or 1-800-348-2729, ext.

1037 Medical p.n. box eo MOBILE HOMES 524 For all your glass needs. Residential, Commercial, Farm Ranch. Windshields Auto Glass. 273-0173 Sorry, no commercial messaaes VEIL PARTS SALVAGE 926 FULL SIZE 2 bdrm, 1 bath mobile home.

Appliances, washer, dryer, swamp cooler, enclosed front porch. Must be moved. Storage shed 4 moving costs negotiable. See at 2015 Eaton. $7950offer, 273-6774 Hwy.

93 South across from Town Pump 72H200 Missoufian Classified PARTING OUT 1972 Chev Vt ton, engine gone, all else good all or part, make me an offer. 1-777-2998 days, 1-777-3954 eves, Hamilton, MT 59840 Oxygen.