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shelter. $140,000. a levy, so this won’t have any tional and physical andAccording wells. Irrigation will be concerns about the potencould herald major ty for failing to do the proper Thechanges park additional impact on people’s therapy services – provided by shares tial impacts to the roads, to other in similar the subdivision review the environmental by John Dowd space filledfrom up sothe fast they had to open giving many talks about Alliance analysis website.oftaxes. It’s been a long time to Colleen board made property The Hamilton Ravalli County Mile Company. public safety, and across the impacts byincluding handing its the therapy theCreek presentation into other rooms and to wildlife, the Sheep Creek process Mine proposal. over 220 people The TrapThree Club has Eight coming, but the new Schmiedeke, thestate decisionThe event Indrew addition to theaoff loan, Bitterroot Health Commissioners gave condiAccording toonthewere prelimito the rural character of the is a founder was alsoofdiscussed. In that mandated duties to“It other On Monday, February 26, Dr. people lined up out the door. Ramsey the Bitterto the Bitterroot River Inn. was Mile Community Center is up who serves to take out a project was paid for by been a fixture in the Bitterroot pool – plus imaging held a approval groundbreakby Michael Howell and cut the ribbon at last week’sthe tional last week to theOswald subdivision area. A substantial number of case, the Upper agencies and ignoring numerPhillip Ramsey, head biologist at nary MPG heardisRamsey’s presenroot Clean Water Alliance, as wellMissouri as to finish really a good turnout,” saidservices. Oswald. It and running. Located at 4433 both plat the park loan Three Mile Community Valley since 1947. A place for and lab ceremony, said concerning the Senior ing last Wednesday the Sapphire Valley Estates anticipated to add approxcomments concern group ous specific, documentable, Ranch in Florence, a presentatation in Darby and contacted him, expressed a resident of the Waterkeepers West Fork. Heand has was attended by(the people from all over Sunnyside Cemetery Road, board and the thea project. Center official name) trap enthusiasts andgave hunting Bishop said “It organization’s 50 years of service, An open house celebration was for new medical subdivision, aon 33-lot developimately 11 new children to do one about the potential impacts to of residents close and clearly defined impacts tion in partnership with the Ravalli asking if he could with the a Ph.D in microbiology and inliving school Montana, including Anacontheits center is the east side community She saidtowestern they which raised over $80,000 sport shooters to gather, sotheyas hope to have held last week at the Bitter Root the was started by environment a bunch offar little old by John Dowd ment on athat 49.22-acre parcel Florence-Carlton existing wells in the area thatstudied thethe proposed Creek to the such as complex will beThe County Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. TheSchool event was co-sponsored specifically effects Horse of heavy da, and Missoula, and away as of Lone Rock Park. buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, cialize, compete and hone their ladies in 1972 and it’s still run by amay Humane Association’s (BRHA) new the facility open of formerly agricultural land District and 264 new vehicare already experiencing a Hills subdivision challenged the decreasing water abun(RCFWA), on the Sheep Creek Mine by the Bitterroot chapter of Trout Unmetal contamination in rivers. He has Helena and even into Idaho. This ing contains a large meeting they started Farmers State rummage sales, bingo nights skills, the north club also built just of functions as a Last weekend the Bitter animal located on Fairgrounds ofdance little old ladies.” near the intersection ofMark Eight ular tripslimited. per dayRamsey, to the local lowering of staticpublished water levels both Broadwater County and been in the area and failing proposal. According to Oswald, according to Oswald, over 70 papers, according toto bunch have because many area conserroom, ashelter warming kitchen, aRoot working on Bank keep and donations from commuby spring of 2023, 501c3 non-profit the Stevensville at thesupporting Humane Association participatMile and Upper road system. Additionally, having the Department of Natural analyze the impacts on the RoadCreek in Hamilton. The event served Butts, President of the president ofRoad the RCFWA, the event was excited to speak, andand hassome been alreadyhis bio ontothe Bitterroot Clean Water state-of-the-art audio visual this ain 2012 their loan Kathieto nity members. Other major community by providing youth and that they plan See Mine, page 19 corner of Kootenai ed for the first time in BitteraofnationWoodchuck Road east the be drilled deeper. Concerns Resources and Conservation aquifer. Board, said, “This organization has double purpose. included system, and a gorgeous view a ribbon andapplicant incorpo- is proposing to payments contributors were the Three programs such as It The on continuing to al “slumber party” event. The Creek Road and Florence. TheAccording land is honor being a 100-foot by 100were also expressed about the (DNRC) over thereasonable. processcome and such while thethe of the Bitterroot Mountains tothededicate rated Mile Fireway District, Lone cutting ceremony in of new in 2014. a“Thus, long since itCounty was root Blasters. to club expand Bitterroot shelter branded their Hwy 93. including developed by Laura Watson of whole foot easement impacts to other irrigators the lack of information about is technically correct thataFamthe the west. She said the for the use and Those payRock Park and theservices. Rapp members, hundreds of kids have started about 50 years ago. I feel facility, tours of the event the “Slumber Pawty,” whichbenefit “We’rethe bringing the Watson Homes LLC who was of is the Florence Rural dependent on the Eight Mile water quantity and quality, or sense duty to provide statutorily The building isarray now home total cost ments come ily of Foundation. John Bishop, Bitparticipated in an that program building, and of food and huge responsibility to honor opened the shelter to community represented by the engineerFire District and contribute Creek Company, storm runoff, impacts to wildlife on nearby required information lies with care to the patients, to the senior center and the approximateout of park Schmiedeke said there over the years. Along their terroot CEO, those who have come before us and ” drink inHealth honor of thewith organization’s members who participated to stay ing company Professional $8,000 to the Florence Rural and the impacts on Eight Mile landowners. 71 Ranch [the developer], the Weekend Backpack Program ly $500,000. taxes that are it as were many who own programs, the club supports said. make good as he itvolunteers can be as we set 50th birthday. said that Marcus the night with theraised animals, amongFire Consultants Inc. (PCI). District. Creek. In his ruling, District Court County is incorrect in its imthat serves Lone Rock School. When already being helped on the project, and charities and has over Hedgeby John Dowd The private non-profi t organization the course for the nextLois 50 years.” Daly Hospital had other fun activities. Between 12 Schmiedeke proposal ispark for sinThe Commissioners A recent court decision Judge Michael McMahon plication that the County can TheThe surrounding conassessed, TMCSC received reduced $165,000 for the Shriners andIn peth, chair ofwithout the McCormack said that the was fi rst organized in 1972. 1984, noon Saturday and 12 noon The Sun- received gle-family residential use dozens of written over a proposed subdivision criticized both the county and approve a subdivision tains soccer and baseball “got really Schmiedeke prices from contractors. The The Hope Project. ItMontana is often said that Three Mile Community Senior Center board members, l to r, Colorganization conducted a successful Countess Margarite Bessenyey, the day, participants stayed overnight hospital board, with individual septic systems public comments expressing in Broadwater County that DNRC. He criticized the counfields, tennis and volleyball involved,” the is proud that general contractor donated laclub islocally utilized by local schools, little owned leen Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando and Wendy Audiss in front of the SAPPHIRE, page 14 with the animals, fundraisingSee campaign to fund the new granddaughter ofpath, Marcus Daly, gave said this project courts, ashelter walking a wore playgroup had they didn’t Teller Wildlife Refuge, Boy Scouts bookstores are aon waning See the CENTER, page 3 pajamas, played games and more new community center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. construction but then Covid-19 the BRHA land Fairgrounds Road ground and a covered picnic raised about have to run has been four years and TripleHowever, Creek Ranch, Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound as Bitbusiness. the among in support of thelease. shelter. with a 99-year Six years later, pandemic hit and construction others. in the works, costs but folks that own Chapter ter Root Humane Association Board Member Sue McCormack prepares to cut the ribbon Shelters all over the U.S. and skyrocketed. As a result, the group in 1990, the Bessenyey estate deeded The current executive diOne Book Store, in Hamthere were some John Bishop, pictured fifth from left, leads a gathering of people involved in the celebrating the opening of the new animal shelter in Hamilton. Photo by Michael Howell. even out of the country held the had to take out a mortgage to finish the land totake the organization where rector, Tom Allsop, has been ilton, may exception delays due to the same event during the same 24Bitterroot Health project inKristin a ceremonial groundbreaking. The facility on Trap the property that had housed Sueby McCormack, who serves on Hamilton Club members line up forbuilding athe shoot. Photo Kruse. the current shelter is located. The to this, as they were re-is apage See TRAP, See SHELTER, page hour period. The event fund-5 pandemic. She said2 shelter since 1984. the organization’s board of directors will be built on land located at the corner of Kootenai Creek Road and Hwy 93 new building replaces an old building cently awarded for being raiser for each shelter, and partictheir vision is that by “outstanding John Dowdmodel Accordingjust to Steinhoff, have north of “We the Stevensville Junction. an bytoNathando. Boddy cumstances, having She adds that the ipants each work to raise funds to act now, and stay ahead of this.” people the Stevensville business,” according to encountered most important donate to theirCity respective Hamilton Council shelters. met TuesMayor Dominic Farrenkopf said to mail Christine Staub, a driving falling victim way to combat the Hamilton Downtown facility will besuch more Darby, Victor and Corvallis, as well as been providing “quality, Individual businesses day, Marchcommunity 5They to discuss several there was not much they knew to do force at the Boxxe Shoppe at fraud in the past. Hamilton. abuse is forthan people Association. will of a “medical center” rather just a also donated to the fundraiser, accessible, upcoming city projects. at thewas time, though theypersonalized may to ship901 S. 1st Street, recently As aneed certified to ask questions also be celebrating 50 However, amounting to over $10,000 as of clinic. She also said that Marcus Daly for 90 people years. when of theoperation. meeting opened, concern looka into it ashealth “more and more presented with Certificate of care” ping depot for FedEx, The new 12-acre campus will and start conyears Murphy. Shethe led the Saturday. isversation a critical access provide primary, care, urgent care and Hospital, which about the Sheep Creek mine following are talking about this.” Farrenkopf In recent years, they Appreciation by Mayor Domithe Boxxe Shoppe with those Chapter One has three by John Dowd commissioners through There were over 35 participants a meeting held aaccordcouple weeksnic earsaidand thatHamilton washave all he could say on it atto tospecialty services. Two physicians have hospital, was recently rated #4byinlove. the Farrenkopf istaking legally justified you know co-owners, and been steps a lengthy fundand fund by Victoria Howell me like a ton of of the slumber party, and a barbelier,to made ityear, into theMara opening.Police After Chiefthe time. Snavely. However, at the end of the Stephen open a package which Staub doesn’t nation for quality by the national rating one of them, Every the Ravalli accounting that, to sum already been hired, along with a nurse invest in all the commucue was held at noon on Saturday, bricks.” that, the council said goodbye to his thepresentation meeting,toduring the non-agenda items In the City bears its shipping know the details Lynn Luther, that is one County Fish and Wildlife Assoit up, shows the county, ing agency, out of 351 similar facilities. practitioner, andwas two more doctors welcoming of the community tois congregating Numerous Bald Eagles have been in period, the Burnt Fork area to feed onOverstreet carcasses. Photos nities of the Bitterroot, When it all comes beloved long-time city clerk, who discussion several ofAfter the counCitizens gather with the signs they prepared the ‘Hands march and rally inlately Hamilton on April 5th. About 500 to 600 people showed up to protest the policies ofdoing thepotential current adCouncil onforMarch 15th,Off!’ Chief label. following of what of the many ways ciation works to they affect conseroverall, very well visit the shelter. by Michael Howell. by Victoria Howell are being recruited. There will also be he said, with clinics in to Covid, Greg sent home from retiring. cil members weighed in on Steinhoff’s ministration and to show support for the many federal workers who live and work in Ravalli County. Photo by Sarah Glass. Snavely said that he wants the protocol, and doing victims are told, have been so successvation inofthe through on its tax collectionsbut and Many theBitterroot thatperiod The Bitterroot Na-comment Overstreet has aparticipants During the public comments. Hamilton Police Department so in the presence of the hospital with she knows that over they ful. Joined by the other showing revenues various projects and programs. spent the night were kids. During tional Forest (BNF) willRoberttoSteinThe Cowboy Ball at the 50% Ravalli Countycoached message forprogram you: of the such council meeting, “We need to keep our eyes onStaub it,” was an oxygen tank. “become more vocal about a witness, are, “often owners, Katrina Mendrey of projections in One is their the party, participants hostslumber afool public meeting Fairgrounds will be held February 12th. is hoff stood to address the council. He said council member Jenny West. “It don’t around! He was home for the good things that happen able to uncover the to say they This are shipand Marisa Neyenhuis, most departments while scholarship program, which took part in a “tortilla slap game,” thisOverstreet, Wednesday, March explained that he attended a meeting might be beneficial to talk to Darby the tenth annual event and the way it’s shaping within the community.” Sharunfortunate contents ping legal papers two or three days. by Michael Howell Luther believes having Participating youth getting ready to spend the night with puppies at the shelter. Photo by John Dowd. expenses have only or awards three winners who can 30th from 6 toRavalli 8 p.m. See PETS, page hosted byan the County Fish anddepartment’s and possibly Stevensville as package: well.” HernearlyDuring that time, ing11 his experiof the paperwork.” Other up, it’s going to be an event worthy oftoa23% jubilee an attorney in amounted of three people allows them display interest in pursuing to share Association informationand Troutence Wildlife Unlimthoughts were shared $16,000 bythe several with Ms. Staub was one inother cash, commondue tactics for and former council member, public at the next meeting Halfway through celebration. projections in large to do it related all. “We couldn’t private practice in his oxygen level fields to conservation, by Victoria Howell regarding the developited. The meeting called upon Dr. Philcouncil members. such opportunity. which the customer scammers include the budget year, the part jobyear’s vacancies Rod Freeman is the chair of to this do it without each other,” wild land ethics or natural appears to be continuing when the council considers Stevensville, was went down to 51, ment of a draft forest lip Ramsey toThe speak on the dangers In discussion agenda send-from a normal of In early March, a custom-on regular was unwittingly claiming county’s performance that have yetto torepbe filled. said Luther. spread sciences. event. Freeman is also the chair of the Rodeo diagnosed with his efforts to teach the new the appointment of two addiClimbing Management the second regular of aAt proposed mine up Sheep Creek. items, theShoppe first to be brought er came to the Boxxe ing to aforward scammer in resent the IRS or in is looking pretty good, One big savings was of responsibility allows For the year of 2023, one Committee, and the vice chair of the Fair Board, colon cancer in 99. “I jokingly say Plan (CMP). The virtual“I thought counciltoand mayor howoflocal tional council members. meeting of theSteinhoff, two-member According to was the issue re-roofing the city intending send atime package Chicago, Illinois. Social Security according to Ravalli the budgeted funds ed throughout the Bitterroot. Brewfest, which he started in 1995. Now by John Dowd of that as the executive director. of the winners to receive a Mara Lynn Luther sits in Chapter One’s used books section. Photo by John Dowd. which he’s been onby forNa12 years. A real estate for February of 2021. that 51 is brain Staub of the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo meeting will betoheld on See BOOKS, page 18 should run. He that “We’ll dobeour job, ” Christine said it wasn’t going affect me,on but street shop. According to Hamilton viaI government FedEx. After Administration. County CFO Klarryse the county’s share in Stevensville Town Council, Al became a member in 1988, and that event is one of the biggest in the it was announced he would check was Savannah Deuter, agent for 18 years here in the Bitterroot, and also He wentSee through material.” Zoom. below for only takeThe than Boddy. by John Dowd made before theasked letters toand be was sent gotdamage learned that it would City Public Works Director, Donny customer was a frequent commenter Gibson into it because he owns thein Paper For him, theSometimes experiencethey has been On Wednesday, March 27, the retiring, he was to were speak, who graduated high school in just January 27, town clerk Jenelle the Army valley. for 21 years, his and instructions and a link chemotherapy and But COVID-19 Seeorganizational COUNTY, page 10 out late last week. seemed con-introduced will tell their one little mistake and we will all be Ramer, theby building is usedhis fordaughsnow Clip in downtown Hamilton. It was a “chance to meet with a lot of great Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce Jodi Mitchell, at council meetings during Joan Mell, an attorney May of 2023. She has so far familiar with the profile of the Berthoud told the council and to late join the meeting. Fivethat fundraising skills, and discipline, haveone been put to in August he was was no joke. “It With many concerned over the The council sent two letters, one fused and unOver the victims that a loved has hurting.” Steinhoff said he heard plow storage and for other maintesuggested to him that he victims, get involved people all over the valley,” and all of it hosted apublic well-attended mid-day event ter-in-law and the executive by Michael Howell Desk.” completed a she semester of college the last administration. In currentfrom Hamilton, was recbutuse wishes similar meetings audience that was having good as chair oflanded Cowboy Ball committee. told that the cancer got I potential felt federal layoffs, even the aimed atAl the NIH and theofother at familiar with course of so herbadHe in jail, orUSDA that ajustified prize about the track record ofHamilton the company nance equipment. According tochamRato network. then got onto the board hasIn been “extremely rewarding.” for members, giving their annual report, director. gave a history the itsthe response the and submitted her transcript that others within the commupublic comment, Crews told ognized for stepping in (virtual) were held in Freeman said the committee hopes to raise trouble streaming the meetthe process, decade with has been won, but a fee needs City Council is getting involved. After the U.S. Forest Service. Each letter had been eradicated. like I couldn’t when Ramsey told how it was not very mer, it is the original roof, which has in the early 90s, and in 2012 he became Al was the executive director until reviewing 2023 and talking about what ber, and spoke about important memTwo weeks ago, the Bitterroot Star the firing by blaming the Biden adproviding proof of compLeting nity would help her look out 2021. the council that makto handle the the prosecution $50,000 thisministration year,Since forbethe expansion of the rodeo and Staub Boxxe to paid forhas release of the seeing the concern from citizens, would ccthose thethat congressional delegation, good. Steinhoff stated that the comsome significant leaks and insulation Overstreet had breathe, like I ings on the internet. She said the executive director. 2020. then he been the advithey have planned for the upcoming bers during time that led up to him published a story containing a number for having hired thouassociated courses. These are for their safety. At least one Inhas addition to the by John Dowd chines. became sus-taking Shoppe, Staub funds. Thewith scammers will council invited the community tostate a public county commissioners the press. ing comment should caseload of Town Attorney pany supposedly been in the issues. Ramer believes and the new roof bucking chutes. “They’re just getting old,” he said. surgery on October was being that water Throughout that time, he knew sor for Jodi, helping her transition into year. During the meeting, it was also on the position. of questions were going unansands of people no plan in place the former YouTube chantwo of several criteria appliof the potential victims she opportunity to learn In addition toletters the heating custom leathpicious when has now commonly use a legitimate discussion at the Hamilton junior high The perspective each addressed seven times already, and each time left will cut down on the bill and “They need to be replaced. They’re getting banged address the mayor, not the Greg Overstreet while he was 23, 2021 for ostomy boarded, or aided whatlocally “The story of the Bitterroot Valley 55 boardbymembers and participated thepay role. Al will beassures retiringus in that August this announced that long-time member, Al swered anyone the Bitterto them and “Seccants must meet tolonger be eligible was aon resident at a local nel they had was no about and participate Following the closure ofthe a longtime erwork, Jake’s Studio is featuring Dominic Farrenkopf (right) awards recognition toAfter Rose Allen (left. Photo courtesy considering recovered address, but will be ready to on March 12. This was a committee of the concerns with the specific targeted taxpayers with the billin for cleanup. allow better dry storage of equipment up. Bucking stock can be hard on metal.” Chamber is the story of optimism, strugin some of the greatest growth in the year. Al spoke, Jodi stood to thank Mitchell, will be retiring and stepping root National Forest including local retary Rollins is committed to preservremoval, the fi nal I imagine water for a scholarship. audience. He also said, “This hospitalized, and then recovextended nursing facility and the process of developworking but they had up Stevensville Main Street business, Riv- organization, the work of more aincluded dozen local the anycustomapproximately the package a porch the whole (COW) meeting to was gather and than both inforDominic Farrenkopf. Steinhoff then asked ifset there gle and triumphs,” said Al. He said theCovid-19. organization’s history. According towith himessential forgrab all his help tofrom remind him back from the Chamber leadership.. and regional Officers ing safety positions and will The 10th annual cowboy balland – which actually Another of these requiretreatment the boarding toPublic be toAffairs had be provided a ride isage not a question and answer” ering, from Mell ing a climbing plan, this er’s Mist, ain new business haseven recently and regional artists. Many of these See COUNCIL, page 21$60,000 athing new Facebook page. Hower’s and in or front door when it arrives. information and recommendations to mation about how both organizations the city was doing, or could overarching goal for the Chamber has him, what was meant to be a six-month he was only supposed to speak for 10 Mitchell has been with the Chamand a local District Ranger. All parties ensure that critical services remain ments is that each applicant started 11 years ago but couldn’t be held last year to the bank as well as to the colon cancer journey. like,” recalls week’s meeting covsession. “It’s public ” their did the work opened at the same location. Howevartists havecomment. not important shown in at no charge the particular allthey of to always direct the “To then bring forth tothe the regular council are particularly towork members ever, members ofwill public always been to keep businesses connect-cash, appointment to“This the position lasted 12 minutes. –“They ber for over 36 that years, and spent much said were hesitant to provide any uninterrupted,” emphasizing submit a 500-word essay disBoxxe Shoppe. due to the pandemic has been upgradedthat this The day after Overstreet. er the following agenda er, dissuading any worries about the the Bitterroot Valley before, so there details of the which was victim to send it, ‘no signature The mayor had said previousthe town. “I just wanted to meetings. There were over 200 people of the Bitterroot community. who had tried to access the years, and he enjoyed every moment Jodi stated that the membership immediate answers until the questions be clear, none of these individuals cussing the role hunting plays “It’s common sense to me,” year. topics: surgery, he was is when I realized changeover, it and, will remain a place should be aanswering lottoofPruitt, interest inand theMark new transaction. being required,’” she adds. Fredhe Upchurch, Deuter Oswald hold the been check given to Deuter by the Ravalli County Fish and WIldlife Associin attendance HamAccording “Having both lyofthat would beSavannah publicly thank Joan for helpThe Town offorStevensville recognized attorney Joan aup Mell, offrauduit. “It’s a been good ride 29 numbers have been “trending every and answers had “vetted” in were firefighters.” she says, pointing out that red Facebook page saidaccording it was notto • Review overall “This is the firstoperational year we’ve ever done fully diagnosed with I was not art. After months of renovations material. Therecommunity are 16 artists in total lentlythat UnfortunatedeThe Bank Secrecy Act ilton City two Council President Robin in such a small is what ation. Photo courtesy Fred Upchurch. years,” said Al. “I’m looking forward to year.” However, 2023 saw the highest order to ensure that the answers were But as Sam Forstag, Vice PresiSee RCFW, page 3 questions from the public. ing me and helping the town, ” flags abound when seniors are in while town attorney Greg objectives and desired accessible. asked catered dinner,” said Freeman. TheOverstreet University COVID-19. taking Covid center, for filling while hidden behind brown-paper so far, and the owners always how manded ly, it covwas notmakes from 1970 requires banks to of Pruitt, this Berthoud was “fact-finding, informaus unique.” She are explained being onThe the other side andquestions partaking,” accurate. list included dent ofofthe Forest Service Council being scammed. “If a person Crews also said that they said Overstreet. outcomes ofas the public of Montana Catering Service will provide theof had Covid-19. Pictured with Mell are, l to r, Overstreet, ered windows, Jake’s Studio opened welcoming more. “We like all kinds for patience she worked “I was obviously seriously enough. Staub’s first senior citizen keep track of withdrawals tion-gathering time for the council.” the Hamilton community is under he added, specifically referring to the concerning the status of the Gold Butthe National Federation of Federal See CHAMBER, page 5 is 80 years old, and all of a conversations should be forsaid some its doors March 1.said they held ofprepared mediums,” Lottermoser’s dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. time members of $10,000 or more in order very weakened,” through the issues. During that meeting ahaving 5,000, yet includes many members Mayor Steve Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and terfly Project, the Eastside Forest HabEmployees Local 60, has pointed out, sudden they’re coming into the The Boxxe Shoppe’s new location • Provide an update The newabout business will feature business Suzette Smith. encountered commuSee page 2any “interesting comments” from Greg Overstreet about hispartner, recent brush death dueSTEVI, totheitat discussion actions the talks that work for these twowith large federal Overstreet. “It hitpotential Jim Crews, former mayor Project, information about the “While the employees targeted in the4 bank to withdraw $15,000, it Stacie Barker. Photo by Victoria Howell. at 901ofS.the 1st Streetdisplayed in Hamilton. See COWBOY BALL page See SURVIVING, page 5 by Michael Howell onsite custom leatherwork byPhoto Karen Some such cirStaub is council could take. It was decided that employers. Rocky Mountain Lab nity. Covid. by Victoria Howell. Withartists See SCAMMERS, page 2 Forest Service’s multi-year monitoring illegal firings that began on Valenmakes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” See PLAN, page 2 Nathan Boddy. Lottermoser, one of the owners. werePhoto previous participants in the in the council would reach out and Her conunder the by NIH and many working for wolverines or about recent sighttine’s Day were not ‘primary fire,’ the Ravalli County Commissioners apwork is grounded in the Sheridan-style formercowboys, gallery, but the plana by John Dowd Institutes barns, famous artists with March 9th,and members ofLast the week many This school year, the Stevensville tact the National of Health numerous capacities forbusiness the Forest ings On of wolverines, information of those employees contribute to proved adoption of a memorandum of understandof tooling which features variations on has changed since Lottermoser and Montana flavor and more. This year Stevensville FFA completed their FFA fielded teams in twelve contests (NIH) and the Forest Service through Service in the valley, the economic imby ofpartment the franchise, many should not noand the south portions of the valley, Exit Realty team willand continue workbyJohn JohnDowd Dowd of Criminal Investigations about the firing and re-hiring ofwith Forest firefighting directly indirectly.” ing the Ravalli County DUI as Task Force Western floral patterns. addition Smith space. A Hamilton business,Inthat hails the theme isover pre-statehood, or preparticipation in the last of fourteen requiring qualification to advance letters. pact is took significant (see related story). tice the change atthe all, and itWhile may lead separated at Victor Crossing. After the ing and marketing one. “Weand didn’t (DCI) will be doing the investigation. Service personnel. All parties contact“On large fire Incident ManageProtection Agency. The letter the commissioners statedwant National Forest 1987 Forest aspen and whitebark pine; MAPS Media Institute to produce a secured video designed to her leatherwork, isaround also an RIver’s Mist was an art co-op, the from Texas, has been working toin enand the contest isinto still looking and leadership competito theto state level and invitaby Michael Howell The letters were drafted and put The effect could reach everything Since January 2,Karen Exit Realty the to some positive growth in the future. thethat south portion was change a whole bunch right On Monday, April 1st, 4:30 1889, According to Hamilton Police Depart- sale, edagricultural said they would “getpurchased back” with ment Teams, a majority of the orgato help parents keep tabs on their children’s behavaccomplished woodworker, creating that “Ravalli County objects contains recommendations Plan. manage timber to provide courage a love of art in young people for participants. Participants must tions in their yearlong effort to qualify tions to compete at state in all twelve out to a second COW meeting, on from housing costs and jobs, to a genBitterroot has gone through some big LastChief year, of thePolice, previous Exit Realty by Kathy Butts,But andtothe north by has out of the gate,” saidoften Lendman. p.m. Hamilton Police officers were ment Snavely, some answers. date no one nizational chart are non-operaSee Steve ART, page 6 ior. aininvolved variety of pieces from furniture to A new the valley. To do this, they have be high students, 9th to 12th forjobs; theexcept next level competition at the totional events. March 25, before the public. Finally, eral lossschool of important and productive concerning the Draft SEIS for record of decision forest products and and toof unmitigated impacts changes, but many in the valley may franchise owners, Tina and Max ColeLendman. When asked how this change will in a shooting with a robbery there will be a coroner’s inquest replied a “USDA Spokesperson positions Logistics, Planning The deadline closed on byVictoria Victoria Howell if it would begrades. possible The DUI Task Force approved the creation of jewelry boxes. She prides herself that created a went county-wide contest, show95th State FFA Convention in Billings 2023-24 district championships by Howell year, the facility took in just under The sign for Jake’s Studio, on Stethe issue before the council at a issued by John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rocknot be aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though the franchise has split affect buyers and sellers in the valley, suspect at the Riverside Conoco Conwhere DCI will present their findings. the Gold Butterfly. Concerncounty owned/maintained was on December 17, retain old growth status in all from the highway, National Press Office Room toart, put envelopes on January 18,participant’s for filing objecbyher Victoria hisCorvallis property which wouldschools in effect with the whichTeam, is aastate addressed when the private land was Mischief May and commissioners all work isHowell done her two casing the loveown of and Florence inCommunication, April. for Stevensville include: $240,000 and spent every penny. regular meeting, and aFortunately, few edits were See HAMILTON, page 20 According venville’s main drag, beckons visitors ies last Bluegrass Association, there will a5 es might affect them. rights that pertained to the Bitterroot in the valley, Exitroads Realty is still the equipment Lendman said that itand will not change venience Store. Theby engagement took Snavely stated that an inquest is also See IMPACTS, page of National Press from heavy theowner scope ofthe the analysis 2021 accompanied by a Draft treatment units. to all the doors and then Dominic Farrenshut off access to Stevensville River highway, because now you’re going to on it. sold toproject aing new Fish, Wildlife signed off The involved creation of tions to the Draft Supplemenhands, using no lasers or CNC maand the Bitterroot’s love of the state. have been the most active, though all Over 200 students in StevensAgronomy led by Sidney McJasmin Shinn, founder and There are no paid employees; it’s an allThe annual Montana Rockies be no break from the music, and, “No according to Kim Lendman, now the Valley. When they sold it, the fransame company. Additionally, accordin. Photo by John Dowd. place after the suspect threatened and standard procedure in these types of put valentine cards in kopf, activities director The Stevensville Town CounPark, a 20-acre park on the east bank have two accesses for trucks pulling and Parks got involved. The once-prithe letter quotes the BitterSEIS that provides a site-spea Forest Service press release and logging trucks, mostly, a set of easily accessible items that had secret hiding ATRowner Smart Procedures is a softschools ininvolved the valley are welcome to ville’s agricultural education programvolunteer Casland, 1st get place individual tal Environmental Statement Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up.organization. Just up there and with play.” current of the valley half chise was split between thesituations. north to Lendman, the whole Bitterroot But said 12 executive director ofnorth 1 Horse reportedly charged at the responding officer shooting See EXIT, page atwas Sapphire Lutheran them. Farrenkopf cil split on whether to accept just toreally the north of the private piece oftheing boats, and you’ve just come out of the vate piece now belongs toShinn theKyra state compartments where someone could stash some root Forest Plan’s Forest-wide but not limited to, the impacts cific forest plan amendment about 90% of proposed ware design company, now based in participate. Some of the schools even learn about a wide range of agriculteam members Quinn Rahl, Des(Draft SEIS) for the Gold Bluegrass Festival is returning to For some of these bands, this will officer. “We have seen tremendous supAtsmall A Time Draft Horse Rescue it costs about $200 per month to feed Homes in Hamilton, is liked the idea. He asked a piece of park land near the property. Crews contacted the county Stevi Wye at 45 miles per hour there and is a developed fishing access site. drugs or hide a small flask of whiskey. The aim was Hamilton. However, after moving to include the contest in their curricutural careers and practices during the Jarlais, and Teigen Hackett. to Willow Creek Road. Due to Wildlife Re-that defining old-growth stantreatment withinOn anSaturday, Victor. April 13, the be“gentle theirManagement time, and for others Theinofficers attempted to provide port, and we greatly appreciate allareas are Butterfly Project, a Bitterroot facility Corvallis, gotitem a nice these giants.” there are asking the community students Stevensville bridge, an that was at schools and negotiated the donation of the are going to under be accidents there.” “But Ifirst think it’sThen [the piece the to provide a learning opportunity toon see the Montana, themeasures organization owners lum. school day the dedicated and parents Ag Mechanics led by Selwyn HackNeely Center will again be hosting do this professionally, the event is the source Objective to “Maintain dards. Some objections to the area designated for insect and resource and financial limitalife-saving to the suspect, that support,” said Snavely. He was veterinary bills, therapy, training, and boost last week when she was to send his residents a and daycares to make National Forest project that considered at the March 24th council land on the west, securing potential Mayor Steve Gibson said he didn’t west] still a viable piece of land for various ways in which any young person can hide and team have fallen in loveby with the Accordingproud tolopes. theofcontest orga-a time engaging ofmusic ag teachers ett, 1st place individual with team Last year the the music. This spring festival“Iother always asufficient treat. Conroy highlighted who was then transported ambuespecially this during old-growth habitat disease treatment because ofinstruction tions, Ravalli County would new decision were received little love this special envelopes and associated costs to rehabilitate presented with aValencheck forof$7500 meeting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome of see what use theenveland is to the town. city tofrom have, whether or not you put their substance use casual inspections. includes nearly 13,000 acres state and the people. One the ways nizers, last year there were over 210 Josette Hackett andfeature Trevor Motley. members Noah Tan, Erik Potter, and lopes were so full they The project is now and fundraiser will 18 bands one newer band by the interesting lance to the hospital. He expired there in American history that he believes is tine’s Day. decorate them for each revert to the county. The 1.52-acre the access dispute. only see a liability,” said Gibson. money into developing it,” said Motnot be able to accommodate on suitable timberland to by the January 18 deadline dense pockets of dead and dythese horses. When they’re fi nally ready from representatives of JCCS, an Glenda Wiles, Director of the DUI Task Force, of commercial and non-comthey have been showing that love has entries, and this year there could be Students then have the option to put Matthew Walker. by John Dowd ing productive gets done and nobody county election years from odd years ing illegally. to be more reallysupport popular, and from allemptied over the area, and beyond. name of “Release the Squirrels.” Even fromAbout his wounds andawas pronounced seeing the member lowest law en- had four years resident. people piece, which located adjacent tomostly the Then Council Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he looked up theasfor ley. “There are so many carselected out said what sheadoption, tells parents is, “If you don’t look, accounting fiis rm with branch most can bethose driven or there, the necessary support viable populations having toenergy dowith with the ingfor trees. They claim the area This been through their art contest. The even more, participation knowledge to thenot test asmaintenance FFA Conduct Chapter Meeting: team has the tofull fight it. totheir even years. did last long, Hudson isof among mercial vegetative treatment than once. growing every year.The These bands will play for free, and a Conroy, and his wife, Tari, will get up dead. forcement ever. He added, “Hamilton by Kristin Kruse utive Director Jaqueline Stevens. ago, a resident came could drop off valenBitterroot River on the northwest side from said she had apotenreal problem with old minutes andduring found that thesancland Imembers think can be used for parking. But then younor don’t see. If it you don’t see, then you don’t ridden, and some just become “pasture located in from Hamilton. Part of the logging idea came a similar art contest all the high schools in the valley. members through nationally Zane Deering, Teigen Hackof old-growth dependent is impacted by mountain pine the project, the of old growth, Last week, on Monday, March 31, The state and county central the State Central Committee realized last week, on April 1, to represent the new one will take the stage every half and play, along with their friend Tim within a 55,000 acre areaSheriff’s ofto the The Ravalli County Office isenveapiece great place be awhere police officer.” center opened itsto doors in 2020 after tines to fill the to Farrenkopf to see of the bridge, was offered Town this of land. “It’s two was donated on the condition that looking long term, if you have propSee VALENTINES, page 10 changed pets.” selection for awarding that gift See DUI, page 10 they held in Houston, Texas right af- to be These also include Trapper Creek Job tioned careerand and leadership ett, Kealie Hixson, Margaret Kuntz, the Ravalli County Republican Cencommittees are affiliated with their mistake, again it levy county atto the State Officers Convenby John Down first created in the last “Itthe really opened the in 2020. That developfirst was the drawing board. beetle, Douglas-fir bark beetle, rehabilitation of the road after species. ” side The letter notes that tial toIn wildlife and tobank hour. Ezzell bass. and Hamilton Police Department all his 26 years with departTucked away onCounty Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus and Stevens put their heads forest inevents the Sapphire Mounin 2017 by Ravalli for use as aimpacts roads converge, the is the incrediitment would be maintained and utilized erty onon the west ofestablished the river,and then was online voting and according 1 Horse At A Time was ter the of September 11, 2001. Corps and many homeschoolers. “I events and contests. Adelaide Meyer, Cierra Palmer, tral Committee (RCRCC) finally held national Republican Party (GOP), and back to odd years in 2023, when the tion this June to vote to elect state 50 years.Creek To doRoad. this, theynoted will door tomistletoe some permanent and for $9.5According One the problems, acOne band that to asked return toof Conroy, the the festival’s issued a of press release that detailed ment, Snavely there have only interesting thecontinues project is complete. Ravalli the Draft SEIS limits scope Willow dwarf and just toeast the north of Fort Owen State together to decide what was needed potential river access site. bly steep… I think there are liability for western recreational purposes within five you have access to potentially consoltains Corvallis. ATR wanted to find atry way to astonished, last year, toofhave that To Johnny contend at the They state level, Tasia Rohbock. Shinn in 2018. She’s originally from tothe JCCS branch manager, Andrea their elections, an action that has been are required toin hold election of offilast election wasCampbell held. also decid-by officers. “Hopefully, the third need to was ask the community conversations with people,” million, which Butler said cording to Butler, was, “we asis the Band, visiting purpose is “to promote and encourevent and investigation. However, been three of these types shootings. Park is the Summit Career Center, a or not needed the community. They of its environmental consespruce budwormyears. damage. County objects to shifting Bitterroot National Forest During the tenure of former issues… It is the fastest part of the idate highway property into the Town The original proposal was The next glass recycling in button, cell batteries (out of feature theorganization beauty of committee the and participation,” said Lander. must compete and rank FFA Creed Speaking: Teigen contested within the for cers. These have historically edstudents that the change would take effect Prior to anphone order, resulting from is the charm,” to levy, which BVCC said Butter, speaking about was exorbitant andin occurred sumed people knew what the Simmerman, 1commented Horse Aavailable Time Germany where she grew up around from Nashville. They beevent joined by age old-time bluegrass music.” The very little information isstate at amuch However, these are always afollowed danger nonprofit that offers a pass came up with the concept of Although career mayor Jim Crews, the At owner ofand land channel and the deepest part of the of Vickie Motley, parkwill board memof Stevensville. Ianalysis think It’s something in general financial burden of the project quences to vegetation, officials have stated that the the Bitterroot is March 9th, 2024, the phone). This is last minute info so to give back to the community, “We never know what to expect,” the top half, or above at the district Hackett withdrawn in August of 2020 some time. However, even though the the U.S. primary elections. Primary in late 2026, or early 2027. However, that writ of mandamus, officers and Bitterroot Valley Community has tried to do twice before their recent “Ask and Listen” because the trustees were Bitterroot Valley Community horses. She’s always been a horse fan, was one of the top four vote bands from all over the valley, MisMRBA has 300 members, and they this time. the job, but he added that fortunately, free career training program side targetcenter, which is were modeled after a that highly ber, said that nothing had been done at the river ononce the northeast had channel. Ifto you toart develop RDO Equipment Co. to Ravalli County and believe the pileated woodpecker and project is designed improve agreement with the proposed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north if you don’t have batteries to recycle thought their successful art said Hafer, saying that entries level to advance. The Western FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton elections were held legally, and by an elections occur on even years, and the this was another mistake. leadership of the RCRCC decided to College (BVCC) trustee andaccess without success. campaign, which because helped the unsure ofThe exactly how theshe College was.” However, there soula, Idaho and more. event is abut all share the same love of bluegrass. after Friends of the Bitterroot is especially passionate about getters. The officer is currently on leave neither the norin any comed towards highly motivated people successful organization Denver, attempted to shut off river on for fishing, I officer, would also see aother problem the access problem had been See STEVI, pageto 16 end of the Ravalli Fairnow you can save up to bring them contest was the way toShe go. According come in all forms. District in Montana consists ofacurrent twelve Harris 8571 Running W. Road order from aolder judge, committee state and county central Aswith a response, filed “writadraft continue to wait 2026/2027, secretary, Sue Smith. was Theresilience vote will take place organization to speak the process worked. They were seems tountil have been a major pine marten. project, the Ravalli County it Hudson isCounty contrary to law forest to natural single-microphone type event, with When asked why he loves bluegrass, during this investigation, as iswake stanmunity members, were harmed during That check followed in the horses. She and her husband, a ages 18 and inone both Ravalli and called “Crosspurpose.” Itcommittee offers similar and Alliance for the Wild grounds. TheAccording is the the $1 per the next glass recycling day on June to organizers Elliott Lander, managThis will beinsects the ninth year they west ofprice the Continental Divide Greenhand: Adelaide Meyer member, Tony Hudson, expects elections have occurred on odd years ofschools mandamus,” essentially asame, petition, Hudson believes was done speaking about the on May 7, via a mail-in ballot. public on the topic of creating under that theStar misunderstanding about the 4 single stage. toimpression Mike Con“We realize these old growth Commissioners expressed and existing agreements. ”which disturbances like fire, Missoula, MT 59808 protocol. The Montana Dethe exchange. Missoula Counties. In addition tothe services, according to Stevens. military retiree, and their two children ofdard a $25,000 gift inorganizaNovember See BLUEGRASS, page Rockies filed suit claiming the gallon. Jars and bottles that con8th.Additional ing director of ATR, and art contest have held the contest, and each year with an ag education program/FFA state qualifying events problem may not be resolved. following the primaries. That way, to the county urging the Ravalli Counintentionally. Hudson, and others, tion’s upcoming attempt to According to trustee chair the college. public desired an independent nature of the community free training, Summit offers six-month offered officials also received species are listed in and disease;The reduce sedi- program concern over impacts to drinks orForest fromcareer Tractor Supply. relocated toindicator Montana and bought a 20406-549-4171 agency failed to the best tained recycled Cardboard recycling be leadHudson coordinator, Tamar Hafer, ATR donates thousands in phases. prizes. Schools of allmay classifications for the Stevensville FFA: suspects the Montana things operate with elected tychapter. District Court tofood order thebe RCRCC, believe that reversing thewill decision ask the public foruse help with a the Carrie Guarino, “We listened Following those meetings, community college, as it was college. According to also Butler, mentoring, support and friendship to sources is broken down into“clearly three acre farm which Shinn said can support That sounds like a lot of comments from Philip Strobel the Forest Plan, but it is not county owned and maintained ment in the Willow forits a (second fee. Anyfrom color, and labels can available forthey apeople fee. available science in managing reception hasCommittee been This year, they will be away compete together in FFA includAgmean Sales 2nd place team led State Central may notand rec-wanted people,” and, “represent thephase current chairman Ron Stoltz, to call would werebelieve supposed to Presenting a stated check for $7500 from JCCS to Shinn left) 1 Horse Ataby a high rare opportunity to incredible. create a doors. to hold true.” She trustees said and that this voted inofpreviously many it toby be whoever walks through their Stevens that thegiving first isJasmin RDOequipment.com about 20Sponsored horses. She currently money but, according to Shinn, clear whether there are with other roads, especially Willow Creek Director of the NEPA Branch Creek watershed; improve stayAndrea on, but please remove lids. by the non-profits When speaking about the contest around $4,700 in prizes. This ining the AA schools in Missoula and Kayton French, 3rd place individual ognize them as duly elected officials, electorate,” said Hudson. The county convention and hold elections. As a hold elections by April 1, 2025, community college in the Bitand others with BVCC have levy will be different. The margin. After being created, associated with the outreach A Time Draft Horse Rescue were, l to r: Levi Clark, CPA, Simmerman, JCCS Branch elk habitat and didn’t comThis program the brainchild of called “personal development,” which taking care ofisdraft is “All Beginning March 9th, batteries Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) and in the Bitterroot, Lander said, ofoftrout cludes prizes to the schools of the Kalispell. Inofaddition to Stevensville, with team members Kamryn Jones, Office of the Regional bull habitat; restore Road. or certain persons of the RCRCC may and state committees hold these elecdirect result this, the State Central no right to push the back until terroot. According tohorses trustee worked to alter the levy to testing first time they iswent to the the district was levy program rundate by the UniversiManager, and Will Ramsey, CPA. pictured Tiny, the non-profi t’s mascot and theable toAdminply with the definition of old power duo Myla Yahraus, the owner involves aptitude toAlso idenan expensive proposition. Last will also be accepted for recycle. $2 Recycling Works MT. See RESCUE, page them have had some sort of Montana winners, which take the form of grant four of the twelve chapters are in the Teigen Hackett, and Charlie Leonard. be held in contempt of court. Hudson tions every two years. Committee is allowing counties, at 2026, regardless of whether the State See GOLD, pageis 65 vice chair, Jean Butler, it its best chance to byESTIMATES public, did after being for community funds. After ty of Montana. The reality •FREE INTime. THE BITTERROOT VALLEY• Yin OUR HOME Ithis MPROVEMENT Cof O .COM istrator of the Environmental habitat including In a they letter to so the Forest first horse thatmeadows, wasand rescued 1 Horse At A Photo by Victoria Howell. the Fort Owen Ranch and foundergive tify what each individual’s specific growth found the Bitterroot pertopound. Thebeing following will be acFor more information refer to the theme to them.” Some previous years Bitterroot Valley; Florence, Victor, further stated, “This chaos takes up so However, in 2022, the Montana will, hold elections this year. Hudwould be only the fourth of address the concerns of the approved for the creation of significantly voted down the center, and co-founder and ExecPaid fortrustees by Brad Davis, Box 462 Victor, 59828 See FFA, page page 21 ART, page 4 4college SeeSee SUMMIT, page SeeMontana ELECTIONS, page14 4 cepted: alkaline, lithium-ion, Ni-Cad, website: ravallirecycling.org See BVCC, have included themes such as old and Corvallis. much oxygen the room” noththe son said, those that do not are operatits kind in the in state, and thethat public. State Central Committee achanged community district twice, the wentP.O. back
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