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Another successful Historic trap club faces closure Sapphire Valley subdivision approved Mine talk draws hundreds celebrates new shelter, 50th anniversary Kiwanis food program Shelter hosts slumber ‘Pawty’ Wind storm Coffee withheld the Candidate! Eagles in winter Groundbreaking for medical Bitter Root Humane Association Three Mile Community Centercenter open Every Tuesday 10am-11am at Frontier Cafe in Stevensville
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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 expressed concern group ous specific, documentable, Ranch in Florence, a presentatation in Darby and contacted him,youth, a resident of commuthe Waterkeepers West Fork. Heand has was attended by(the people from all over Sunnyside Cemetery Road, board and the thea project. Center official name) by John Dowd Kiwanis is about and teaching 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 the impacts to with of residents close and clearly defined impacts tion in partnership with the Ravalli asking if he could one about with the a Ph.D ingrow microbiology and inliving school Montana, including Anacontheits center is the east side community She saidtowestern they which raised over $80,000 nity service as well aspotential helping youth 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 that thethe proposed Creek to the such as complex will beThe County Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. TheSchool event was co-sponsored specifically studied effects Horse of heavy da, and Missoula, and away as of Lone Rock Park. buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, Last week the Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis held mentorship. For Eldrige, it is integral that these 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 their annual food drive young people help because it “shows them how to be skills, the north clubholiday also as aevent, where they built just of functions Last weekend the Bitter animal located on Fairgrounds ofdance little old ladies.” near the intersection ofMark Eight ular tripslimited. per adayRamsey, to the local of static water both Broadwater County and been in the area and failing proposal. According to Oswald, according to Oswald, papers, according toto bunch have because many area conserroom, ashelter warming kitchen, aRoot working on Bank keep and donations from commuby spring of 2023, filled boxes for over 300 families. Ed Eldridge, selfless. Toolowering many kids thinkpublished there levels hasover to be70 a dollar 501c3 non-profit supporting the Stevensville at the Humane Association participatMile and Upper road system. Additionally, and having the Department of Natural analyze the impacts on the RoadCreek in member Hamilton. The event served Butts, President of the president ofRoad the RCFWA, the event was excited toattached speak, and hassome been alreadyhis bio ontothe Bitterroot Clean Water state-of-the-art audio visual this ain 2012 their loan Kathieto nity members. Other major Kiwanis on the local Kiwanis club board of to helping.” community by providing youth and that they plan See Mine, page 19 corner of Kootenai ed for the first time in Bitterathe Woodchuck Road east ofnationthe to clubbe drilled Concerns and Conservation aquifer. Board, said, “This organization has double purpose. It included a ribbon system, and a gorgeous view andapplicant incorpo- is proposingThe payments contributors were the Three directors, spoke event. has beendeeper. doing this holiday foodResources box programs such asabout The on continuing to al “slumber party” event. The Creek Road and Florence. The land is honor being a 100-foot byevent 100- for over were expressed the ordeal. (DNRC) over thereasonable. processcome and such while thethe of the Bitterroot Mountains toclub rated in 2014. Mile Fireway District, Lone cutting ceremony in of thededicate new a“Thus, long since itCounty was Eldridge has been with the for close to 20 40also years, and it isabout a three-day root Blasters. According to club expand Bitterroot shelter their Hwy 93. developed by Laura Watson of whole foot easement and of youth impacts to other from irrigators the lack about is technically correct thataFamthe the west. She the for the use Those payRock Park and theservices. Rapp years andincluding this wasbranded the first he wassaid in charge Dozens volunteers both Hamilton and of information members, hundreds of kids have started about 50 years ago. I feel facility, tours of time the event the “Slumber Pawty,” which “We’rethe bringing the Watson Homes LLC who was benefit thethe FlorenceStevensville Rural dependent onhelp, the Eight Mile quality, or sense duty to provide statutorily The building isarray now home total is ments come ily of Foundation. John Bishop, Bitof the event. According to him, not onlycost isofthis came out to and did so in awater big quantity and participated in that program building, and an 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 club’s biggest service project of the year, but, “theover 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 re’s aprograms, need and the we want to help,” said Eldridge. own club supports said. See KIWANIS, page 3 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, power poles and trees down on Daly Ave, in Hamillittle owned leen Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando and Wendy Audiss in front of the Damaged 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 ton. Photo by Edie Ellingson. 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 by John Dowd 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 also donated to the fundraiser, accessible, Last Wednesday, wind andtorain swept througha upcoming city projects. at thewas time, though theypersonalized may to ship901 S. 1st Street, recently As aneed certified ask questions also be celebrating 50 However, amounting to over $10,000 as of clinic. She also said that Marcus Daly the valley. Gusts as high as 88and miles perthe hour were 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 start conyears Murphy. She led the Saturday. Hospital, which is a critical access recorded in the Bitterroot, specifically in Steprovide primary, care, urgent care and about the Sheep Creek mine following are talking about this.” Farrenkopf In recent years, they Appreciation by Mayor Domithe Boxxe Shoppe versation with those Chapter Oneover has35 three by John Dowd commissioners through There were vensville. highestwas recorded winds in#4 Western a meeting held aaccordcoupleparticipants weeksnic earsaidand thatHamilton washave all he could say on it atto tospecialty services. Two physicians hospital, recently rated the have The Farrenkopf istaking legally justified you know co-owners, and been steps a lengthy fundand byinlove. fund by Victoria Howell me like a ton of of the slumber party, and a barbeMontana were up tofor 96quality miles per hour, recorded lier,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 by the national rat-in ing 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.” Bigfork, according to Montana Public Radio. that, the council said goodbye to the meeting, during the non-agenda items In been his tointhe City bears its shipping know thethe details Lynn Luther, that is one County Fish and Wildlife Assoup, shows county, ingdowned agency, and outitpower of 351 similar facilities. practitioner, andwas two more doctors welcoming of the community tois presentation Numerous Bald Eagles have congregating the Burnt Fork area to feed onOverstreet carcasses. Photos nities of the Bitterroot, When it all comes Trees were went out inwell beloved long-time city clerk, who discussion period, several ofAfter thelately counCouncil on March 15th, Chief label. following of what potential of the many ways they ciation works to affect conseroverall, doing very visit theMichael shelter. by Howell. Victoria Howell being recruited. also be areas. he said, with clinics in doingaresent to Covid, Greg home from There willby multiple According to NorthWestern Energy, retiring. cil members weighed in on Steinhoff’s Snavely said that he wants the protocol, and victims are told, but have been so successvation inofthe Bitterroot through on its tax collections and Many the participants that The Bitterroot Nathey still had crews working on returning power Overstreet has a the hospital with During the public comment period Police comments. Hamilton Department so in the presence of 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) willRoberttoSteinCowboy at the Ravalli County asThe of Friday lastBall week. By then there werecoached still in over 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 50% of projections One is their the party, participants hostslumber afool public meeting 35,000 homes without power. Some phone lines Fairgrounds will be held February 12th. This 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 are shipand Marisa Neyenhuis, most departments while scholarship which took part in a program, “tortilla slap game,” this Wednesday, March went down, and several schools and businesses in explained that he attended acan meeting might beyouth beneficial toready talk totoDarby the tenth annual event and the way it’s shaping within the community.” Sharunfortunate contents ping legal papers Overstreet, two or three days. by Michael Howell Luther believes having expenses have only or Participating getting spend the night with puppies at the shelter. Photo by John Dowd. awards three winners who 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. the area closed. The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office See PETS, page 11 hosted byan the Ravallithem Fish anddepartment’s and possibly Stevensville as package: well.” HernearlyDuring that time, ing his experiof the paperwork.” Other up, it’s going to be an event worthy oftoa23% jubilee an attorney in amounted of three people allows interest inCounty pursuing todisplay share Association information issued a travel warning, and first responders Wildlife and Troutence Unlimthoughts were shared $16,000 bythe several with Ms. Staub was one inother cash, common tactics for and former council member, public at the next meeting Halfway through celebration. projections due in were large to do it related all. “We couldn’t private practice in his oxygen level fields to conservation, by Victoria Howell regarding the developoverwhelmed with calls. ited. 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 be continuing when the council considers Stevensville, was went down to 51, Kiwanis volunteers load hundreds of boxes with food at to Hamilton High School. Photo by John Dowd. ment of a draft forest Hamilton saw numerous trees downed in town, 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 At the second regular falling onto businesses and private homes, incluof responsibility a 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 is looking pretty good, One big savings was in of 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. ding a few historic ones. Inthe ahe post onSecurity Facebook, meeting of theSteinhoff, two-member According to was the issue re-roofing the city intending send atime package Chicago, Illinois. Social according to Ravalli budgeted funds for ed throughout the Bitterroot. Brewfest, which 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 on forNa12 years. A realsaid, estate February of 2021. that 51 is brain Staub of the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo by meeting will betoheld on See BOOKS, page 18 should run. He that “We’ll dobeour job, ” Christine said Hamilton Dominic Farrenkopf it wasn’t going affect me,on but street According to Hamilton viaI government FedEx. After County CFOMayor Klarryse the county’s share in Stevensville Town Council, Al became a member in 1988, andfor event isinone ofAdministration. the biggest in the itshop. was announced he would check was Savannah Deuter, agent 18 that years here the Bitterroot, also He went through damage material.” Zoom. See below for than Boddy. “Yesterday was a tough day. We are soand apprelearned that it would only take just City Public Works Director, Donny The customer Sometimes they was a frequent commenter Gibson got into it because he owns the Paper valley. For him, the experience has been On Wednesday, March 27, the retiring, he was asked to speak, and was who graduated high school in January 27, town clerk Jenelle in the Army for 21 years, his organizational and instructions and a link chemotherapy and But COVID-19 See COUNTY, page 10 ciative and proud of how neighbors watched out for 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 August theSteinhoff meeting. Fivethat fundraising skills, and discipline, have been put to in he was was no joke. “It one another and City, County, State, and Federal fused and unOver the victims that a loved one has hurting.” 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 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 the Ball committee. agencies and services, asCowboy well as rewarding.” Ravalli Electric told that the cancer got I potential felt familiar with of so herbadHe in jail, or that a prize Coabout the track record ofannual the company nance equipment. According tochamRa- course to network. then got onto the board has been “extremely for members, giving their report, director. Al gave a history of 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 op and NorthWestern Energy personnel; all were trouble streaming the meetthe process, decade with has been won, but a fee needs 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 memproviding proof of compLeting nity would help her look out 2021. the council that those makto handle the prosecution there for our community. $50,000 this year, for the expansion of the rodeo and Staub the Boxxe to be paid for release of the good. stated that the someduring significant leaks and Overstreet had like I their safety. At least one2020. Since then he has been the adviings onSteinhoff the internet. said thebreathe, executive director. they have planned forShe the upcoming bers that time that ledinsulation up to him associated courses. These arecomfor In addition to the by John Dowd chines. We appreciate all of our first responders became sus-taking Shoppe, Staub funds. The scammers will ing public comment should caseload of Town Attorney pany has supposedly been in the state issues. Ramer believes the new roof bucking “They’re just getting old,” he into said. surgery on October was being water Throughout that he knew Jodi, helping her transition year. During the meeting, it was also on the position. the former YouTube chantwo of several criteria appliof thetime, potential victims chutes. she sor for opportunity to learn and eachpicious In addition to the the heating custom leathincluding the Hamilton Police Department, the when has now commonly use a legitimate seven times already, time left will cut down on 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 or aided whatand “The story of the Bitterroot Valley 55boarded, board members participated the role. Al will be retiring in August this announced that long-time member, Al cants must meet tolonger be eligible was a resident at a local nel they had was no about and participate Following the closure ofthe a longtime erwork, Jake’s Studio is featuring Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department and all area Dominic Farrenkopf (right) awards recognition toAfter Rose Photo courtesy considering recovered address, but(left. will be ready 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. AlAllen spoke, Jodi stood to to thank Mitchell, will be retiring and stepping removal, 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 set up Stevensville Main Street business, Rivthe work of more than a dozen local firefighters, the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Departthe customapproximately grab the package from a porch Dominic Farrenkopf. Steinhoff then asked ifrequirethere was anygle and triumphs,” said Al.ering, He said theCovid-19. organization’s According towith him for cowboy all his help to remind him back from the Chamber leadership.. The 10th annual balland – which actually Another of thesethis treatment in the boarding to history. be to be had provided a ride isage notand a question and answer” from Mell ing a climbing plan, er’s Mist, aDowd new business haseven recently and regional artists. Many of these See COUNCIL, page 21 athing new Facebook page. Howment and allhe ancillary services, Ravalli er’scould $60,000 inThey or front doorincluding when it arrives. the city was doing, or by John it to help discourage overuse. raise the money. needed overarching goal for the Chamber has him, what was meant to be a six-month was only supposed to speak for 10 Mitchell has been with the Chamments 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 comment. ” their did work the work no charge to it the way opened at the same Howevartists have not shown in at the particular cash, all ofto do always direct the County Dispatch. ever, members ofwill thelocation. public This was the fourth they about $35,000 always been to keep time businesses connectappointment to“This the position lasted 12 the minutes. –“They ber for over 36 that years, and spent much submit a 500-word essay disBoxxe Shoppe. due to pandemic has been upgraded this The day after Overstreet. er the following agenda er, dissuading any worries about the Bitterroot Valley before, so there details of thethe which was victim toour send it, ‘no signature “A sincere thank you to essential City ServiThehave mayor had said previousthe town. “I just wanted to Last night,the the held the event, and accorthey wanted to, and said who had Thursday tried to access years, andIBuck he enjoyed every moment cussing thewas role hunting plays “It’s common sense to me,” Jodi stated that the membership year. topics: surgery, he isfrauduwhen realized changeover, it will remain a place of should be a lot of interest in the new transaction. being required,’” she adds. ces and Departments, with a special nod our City Fred Upchurch, Savannah Deuter and Mark Oswald hold the check given to Deuter by the Ravalli County Fish and WIldlife AssociStock Farm Club held theirnot annu-ly that ding Buck,be years ago Charles just went thebeen members, hetowould answering publiclythey thank Joan for helpThe Town offorStevensville recognized attorney Joanto Mell, of it.to“It’s a good ride 29“This numbers have beenever “trending every she says, pointing out that red Facebook page said it was • Review overall is the first year we’ve done aup fully diagnosed with that I was not art. After two months of renovations material. There are 16 artists in total Unfortunatelently deThe Bank Secrecy Act Streets Department and Parks & Urban Forestry ation. Photo courtesy Fred Upchurch. al Christmas party for members Schwab, one of the main Stock who jumped at the opportunity to said” Al. “I’mabound looking forward to year.” However, 2023 saw the highest See RCFW, page 3questions from the public. ing me and helpingyears,” the town, flags when seniors are center, for filling in while town Greg Overstreet objectives and desired accessible. Berthoud asked catered dinner,” said Freeman. The University COVID-19. taking Covidof while behind brown-paper far, andapproached the ownershim are alwaysgive back ly, it covwas notsoowners, manded ofattorney 1970 banks to as it Department personnel whorequires were out as soon of the hidden community. Steven Buck, Farm tobeing thefrom people theside areaand partaking,” on the other being scammed. “If a person Crews also said that they said Overstreet. outcomes of the public ofwas Montana Catering Service provide theof had Covid-19. Pictured with Mell are, l towill r, withdrawals Overstreet, ered windows, Studio opened more. “We like all kinds for“I patience as Jake’s she worked was obviously seriously enough. Staub’swith firstwelcoming senior citizen keep track of safe to begin the cleaning up process. the general manager and chief a goal. and the communities that they he added, specifically referring to the See CHAMBER, page 5 is 80 years old, and all of a conversations should be forsaid some its doors March 1.for ofprepared mediums,” Lottermoser’s dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. time having members of $10,000 more in order “Damage from the wind or storm is still being very weakened,” said through the issues. Mayor Steve Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and operating officer the Stock Schwab wanted the Stock loved. sudden they’re coming into the The Boxxe Shoppe’s new location • Provide an update The newspoke business will feature partner, Suzette Smith. encountered commuSee page 2 the “interesting comments” assessed. did not fare as well as Greg Overstreet talksbusiness about recent brush with death dueSTEVI, tothe said Overstreet. “It hithighly Farm of the Farm Club tohiswork tofrom build better many of memJimClub, Crews, former mayor bank to5withdraw $15,000, it residents Stacie Barker. Photo bySome Victoria Howell. at 901 S.the 1st Street in Hamilton. Buck See COWBOY BALL page See SURVIVING, page byothers Michael Howell onsite custom leatherwork by Karen Some of artists displayed such cirnity. Staub isand several and our heart goes out SCAMMERS, to those whose ho-24 Photo byrelationships Victoria Howell. See page event. See PLAN, pageCovid. with the local combers are generous of makes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” 2 Photo by Nathan Boddy.in the Lottermoser, one of the owners. Her were previous participants mes were damaged. In the coming days residents The event involved live munity. Buck said the solution them extremely philanthropic. Last week the County Commissioners work iswhere grounded the Sheridan-style former gallery, but the business plan by John Dowd cowboys, famous artists with OnClub March members of the This year, the will continue to Ravalli need school help cleaning upStevensville from the apmusic, localinperformers was barns, easy, they should throw a TheaStock Farm has9th, been 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 storm. If you are able bodied and can help your like the Corvallis High School Christmas party. For him, it is quickly able to raise the money by ofpartment the franchise, many should not noand the south portions of the valley, Exit Realty team will continuecontests workbyJohn JohnDowd Dowd of Criminal Investigations ing withthe thewho Ravalli County DUI Task Force Western patterns. Inthat addition Smith took over space. A Hamilton business, hails one the theme istimes pre-statehood, or preparticipation inyear, the last of fourteen requiring qualification to advance neighbor isand less capable weas encourage you to. Band andfloral privately taught music of the best ofall, year, from every tice the change atthe andfilled itWhile may lead the members, separated at Victor Crossing. After ing marketing one. “Weand didn’t (DCI) will be doing the investigation. Protection Agency. The letter the commissioners stated National Forest 1987 Forest aspen and pine; MAPS Media Institute to produce aaware video designed to her leatherwork, isaround also RIver’s Mist was an giving. art co-op, the from Texas, has been working enand theto contest is still agricultural leadership competito theto state level and secured invita“We alsowant want residents to be that our by Michael Howell students got on stage in front oftoinan with1889, the most spirit and Iflooking andwhitebark manysale, of those thatand donate do Since January 2,Karen Exit Realty the to some positive growth in the future. the south portion was purchased change a whole bunch right On Monday, April 1st, 4:30 According Hamilton Police DeparttoCounty help parents tabs on their behavaccomplished creating thatthe “Ravalli objects contains recommendations Plan. manage timber tobytions provide courage a love ofguests. artthrough in young people forwas participants. Participants must in Butts, their yearlong effort to qualify tions compete at children’s state in alland twelve area may seeout akeep large accumulation of snow 900 community There a time they so without wanting recognition. Bitterroot has woodworker, gone some bigthere Last year,that thePolice, previous Exit Realty Kathy and north by of to the gate,” said Lendman. p.m. Hamilton Police officers were ment Chief of Steve Snavely, Seecould ART, page 6 ior. a variety of pieces from furniture to in the valley. To do this, they have be high school students, 9th to 12th for the next level of competition at the events. elevated wind gusts at higher elevations. It is concerning the Draft SEIS for A new record of decision forest products and jobs; and to unmitigated impacts to was food, games, prizes and even give back to the community, that On top of that $30,000 they changes, but in the valley may franchise owners, Tina andinquest Max ColeLendman. When asked how this change not will involved in many a shooting with a robbery there will be a coroner’s The deadline closed on by Victoria Howell if it would begrades. possible The DUI Task Force approved creation ofwe jewelry boxes. She prides herself that created a at county-wide contest, show95th State FFA the Convention in Billings 2023-24 district championships by Victoria Howell year, the facility took inthe just under predicted they will bethe the damaging winds that The sign for Jake’s Studio, on SteSanta made an appearance. All of would have to be it. use every year, the members also by John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rocknot be aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though franchise has split affect buyers and sellers in the valley, suspect the Riverside Conoco Conwhere DCI will present their findings. Gold Butterfly. Concerncounty owned/maintained was issued on December 17, retain old growth status in all toart, put envelopes on January 18,participant’s for filingby objecbyher Victoria Howell hisCorvallis property which wouldschools in effect with the highway, which is aastate addressed when the private land was Mischief Room last May and commissioners all work isguests. done her twotook casing the loveown of and Florence inthe April. for Stevensville include: experienced on $240,000 and spent every penny. venville’s visitors it was free to Buck brought ideabeckons the donate $10,000 worth of is still ies Wednesday. Bluegrass Association, there will a es might affect them. Fortunately, rights thatmain pertained totothe Bitterroot in valley, Realty the equipment Lendman said that itand will not change venience Store. TheAccording engagement Snavely stated that an inquest is also roads heavy theowner scope ofthe the analysis 2021 accompanied by the a drag, Draft treatment units.about According to Exit all the doors and then Dominic Farrenshut off access to Stevensville River highway, because nowfrom you’re going to on it. sold to aing new Fish, Wildlife signed off The project 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 Mc“Adversity . . . well, you know the quote, it only Jasmin Shinn, founder and There are no paid employees; it’s an alltoplace Buck, the only charge is for the board of directors of the Stock toys and funds to buy toys. It is an The 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. 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 ATR Smart Procedures is a softschools ininvolved the valley are to ville’s agricultural program Casland, 1st get place individual tal Environmental Statement makes you stronger. Hang inup there friends. Hamilwine and beer, which said ishalf Farm Club, and they were allwelcome forsituations. additional stipulation thatthe alleducation the Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up.organization. Just there and with play.” current owner of the valley chise was split between the north to Lendman, whole Bitterroot volunteer But said 12 executive director ofnorth 1Buck 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 ofhas 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, Deston our heart.” (Draft SEIS) for the Gold “really insignificant,” but they do the idea, just as long as they could 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 See CHRISTMAS, page per 15 hour 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 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. 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 lowest law en- had four years resident. people piece, which located adjacent tomostly the Then Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he up the for ley. “There are many cars out said what sheadoption, tellsConduct parents is,so “If you don’t look, accounting fiis rm with branch most can be driven or there, the necessary support viable populations having tothe dowith with theparticipation ingfor trees. They claim the area will been through their art contest. The even more, full their knowledge to thelooked testfree, asmaintenance FFA of Chapter Meeting: team mercial vegetative treatment than once. growing every year.The These bands play for 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 contest the logging idea came a similar art 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, 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 That developpets.” selection forHouston, awarding that gift See DUI, page 10 they held in Texas right af- to be These also include Trapper Creek Job tioned career and leadership ett, Kealie Hixson, Margaret Kuntz, by John Down first created in the last “Itheads really the in 2020. first was to the drawing board. beetle, Douglas-fir bark beetle, rehabilitation of thelevy road after species. ” side The letter notes that tial toIn wildlife and tobank hour. Ezzell on bass. nech, director of the Federal PermitMichael Howell which itall is summarily determined thatopened with significant environmental conand Hamilton Police Department his 26 years with departTucked away onCounty Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus and Stevens put their forest inevents the Sapphire Mounin 2017 by Ravalli for use as aimpacts roads converge, the is the incrediitment would be maintained and utilized erty on the west ofestablished the river, 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, and 50 years.Creek To dowill this, theysignificant will door tomistletoe some permanent and for $9.5According One the problems, acOne band that to asked return toof Conroy, the festival’s ting Improvement Steering Council, there impacts, sequences, while thecontinues EA iswithin ais stepping issued a of press release that detailed ment, Snavely noted there have only interesting the project complete. Ravalli the Draft SEIS limits the scope Willow Road. dwarf and just toeast the north of Fort Owen State together tobedecide what was needed potential river access site. bly steep… I no think there are liability for western recreational purposes five you have access to potentially consoltains Corvallis. ATR wanted to find atry way to astonished, last year, toofhave that To contend at the state level, Tasia Rohbock. by Shinn in 2018. She’s originally from tothe JCCS branch manager, Andrea “Hopefully, the third need to was ask the community conversations with people,” million, which Butler said cording to Butler, was, “weThe asis the Johnny Campbell Band, visiting purpose is “to promote and encourwhich oversees FAST-41 projects. The Bitterroot National Forest has or it could require an Environmental stone to decide if an EIS is needed or if event and investigation. However, been three of these types shootings. Park is the Summit Career Center, a not needed in the community. They of itsphone environmental consespruce budwormyears. damage. County objects to in 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 event in button, cell batteries (out of feature the beauty of the state and much participation,” said Lander. students must compete and rank FFA Creed Speaking: Teigen is the charm,” commented to pass a levy, which BVCC said Butter, speaking about was exorbitant and occurred sumed people knew what the Simmerman, 1 Horse At A Time Germany where she grew up around from Nashville. They will be joined by age old-time bluegrass music.” The delegation did not ask the Forest Serreceived aorganization draft initial of OperaAssessment (EA) which ispart a prelimithe Vickie projectMotley, can proceed with minimal very little information is available However, these are always a of danger nonprofit that offers a at came up and with the concept of career mayor Jim Crews, the Plan owner of land channel the deepest the of parkat board memof Stevensville. Ianalysis think something Although in general financial burden of the project quences to vegetation, officials stated that the theListen” Bitterroot March 9th, 2024, the phone). This is lastaIt’s minute info so to give back to the community, and “We never know what to expect,” the top half, all orisbecause above the district Hackett withdrawn in August of vote 2020 Bitterroot Community has triedhave to doanalysis twice before their recent “Ask and the trustees Bitterroot Valley Community horses. She’s always been horse fan, was one ofValley the top four bands from over the valley, Mis- were MRBA has 300 members, and they vice or permitting council to remove tions for the Sheep Creek project on nary to see ifto a that federal impact. this time. the job, but he added fortunately, free career training program targetcenter, which is were modeled after aproject highly at the river on the northeast side had channel. If you develop that ber, said that nothing had been done RDO Equipment Co. to2more. Ravalli County and believe the pileated woodpecker and project is designed to improve agreement with the proposed from 10 a.m.and to p.m.Commissioners at theevent north if you don’t have batteries toabout recycle thought their once successful art said Hafer,the saying that art entries level advance. The Western FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton College (BVCC) trustee andaccess without success. campaign, which helped the unsure of exactly how the College was.” However, there soula, Idaho The is abut all share the same love of bluegrass. after Friends of the Bitterroot the project from the FAST-41 list, or 16 the West Fork Ranger District. The significantly the environTheto Ravalli County she is especially passionate getters. The officer is currently on leave neither officer, nor any comed towards highly motivated people successful organization in Denver, attempted to shut off river on for fishing, I impacts would also see aother problem because the access problem had been See STEVI, page end of the Ravalli County Fairnow you can save up to bring them contest was the way to go. According come in all forms. District in Montana consists of twelve Harris 8571 Running W. Road secretary, Sue Smith. She was The vote will take place organization to speak with the process worked. They were seems to have been a major pine marten. project, the Ravalli County it is contrary to current law forest resilience to natural single-microphone When asked why he “fast track,” but it called forbluegrass, the chief Forest assess the Plan for comment; if impacts arewere minor, it leads to recently submitted a type letterevent, to thewith Go- adraft during this investigation, as is stanmunity members, during That check followed inRavalli the wake horses. She and herloves husband, a to ages 18will and older in Wild both and called “Crosspurpose.” It harmed offers similar and Alliance for the grounds. The iscongressional the same, $1 per the next glass recycling day on June to organizers Elliott Lander, managThis will beinsects the ninth year they schools west ofprice the Continental Divide Greenhand: Adelaide Meyer speaking about the organizavia a mail-in ballot. public on the topic of creating under the that theStar misunderstanding about the 4 single stage. According toimpression Mike Convernor and Montana’s director to ensure transparency pleteness andsuit will then work with theMay 7, aservices, FONSI (Finding oftoNo Significant “We realize these old growth Commissioners expressed and existing agreements. ”and disturbances like fire, Missoula, MT 59808 protocol. The Montana Dethe exchange. Missoula Counties. In addition toon according Stevens. military retiree, and their two children ofdard a $25,000 gift in November See BLUEGRASS, page Rockies filed 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 tion’s upcoming attempt to According to trustee chair the college. public desired an independent nature of the community delegation requesting that an EIS be from U.S. Critical Materials or any proponent, U.S. Critical Materials, to Impact), but if impacts are signififree 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 use the best tained food may be recycled Cardboard recycling be leadthe coordinator, Tamar Hafer, the ATR donates thousands in phases. prizes. chapter. Schools of all classifications for the Stevensville FFA:will ask public for help with adetermiCarrie Guarino, “We listened Following those meetings, college, as it was college. According to also Butler, conducted. Theycommunity also asked for help in successor companies. develop asounds final proposal and cant, it triggers ainto much more detailed, mentoring, support and friendship to sources is broken down three acre farm which Shinn said can support That like a lot of comments from Philip Strobel the Forest Plan, but it is not county owned and maintained ment in the Willow forthis a the fee.together Anyfrom color, and labels can available for2nd apeople fee. available science in managing reception has been incredible. This year, they will be giving away compete in FFA includAg Sales place team led Presenting a stated check for $7500 from JCCS to Shinn (second left) ofpreviously 1 Horse At rare opportunity tolevel create aanalysis and wanted to hold true.” She thephase trustees said taking that voted inproject by a high many believe it tobybe Sheep Creek off the “Unfortunately, it has become clear ne the appropriate ofShinn, comprehensive EIS (Environmental whoever walks through their doors. Stevens that the first isJasmin RDOequipment.com about 20 horses. She currently money but, according to clear whether there are other roads, especially Willow Creek Director of the NEPA Branch Creek watershed; improve stay on, but please remove lids. Sponsored 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 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, Andrea Simmerman, JCCS Branch elk habitat and didn’t comto us that the developers of the prounder the National Environmental Impact Statement), which involves ex- federal FAST-41 list. The congressioThis program is the brainchild of called “personal development,” which taking care of draft is “Allworked Beginning March 9th, batteries Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) and in the Bitterroot, Lander ofoftrout cludes prizes to the schools of the Kalispell. In addition to with team members Kamryn Jones, Office of Stevensville, the Regional bull habitat; restore Road. terroot. According tohorses trustee to alter the levy to testing first time they iswent to the the was able levy program run by the UniversiManager, and Will Ramsey, CPA. pictured Tiny, the non-profi t’s mascot and theto nal delegation sent adistrict joint letter thetoAdminposed Sheep Creek deposit have not Protection (NEPA). tensive public review, detailed alternaply with theAct definition of said, 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. See GOLD, page vice chair, Jean Butler, it its best chance and to did after being community funds. After of Montana. The reality is 65 •FREE INTime. THE BITTERROOT VALLEY• Yin OUR HOME Ithis MPROVEMENT Cof O .COM istrator of theService Environmental habitat including In a they letter to so the Forest Forest Service tofor U.S. Forest engagedty with community leaders and The level of analysis canfounder rangegive tives, and awas “hard look”byESTIMATES atpublic, first horse thatmeadows, rescued 1 cumulative Horse At A Photo by Victoria Howell. the Fort Owen Ranch and tify what each individual’s specific growth found the Bitterroot per pound. The following will be acFor more information refer to the theme to them.” Some previous years Bitterroot Valley; Florence, Victor, would be only the fourth of address the concerns of the approved for the creation of being significantly voted down Chief Tom Schultz and Emily Domefrom a Categorical Exemption in effects. The EIS is for major actions the center, and co-founder and(CE) ExecPaidthe fortrustees by Brad Davis, Box 462 Victor, Montana 59828 See MINE, page14 5 See FFA, page page 21 ART, page SeeSee SUMMIT, page4 4college cepted: alkaline, lithium-ion, Ni-Cad, website: ravallirecycling.org See BVCC, have included themes such and Corvallis. its kind in the state, and theas oldpublic. a community district twice, wentP.O. back
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