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by Victoria Howell shelter. soon as Michalson asked the council to $140,000. a levy, so this won’t have any by Dowd members speak,herald and allmajor of their Butler stood to speak and said, “We need tional and physical Howell by John Michael Howell andAccording wells. Irrigation will be concerns about the poten-stood tocould ty for failing to do the proper by Kristin Kruse Thechanges park additional impact on people’s make afilled motion act, then toto discuss feedback towards thesimilar decision to shorten further public information asservices to why this therapy – provided by shares from tial impacts to the roads, to in the subdivision review analysis oftaxes. the environmental by John Dowd space upto sothe fastand they had open giving many other talks about Alliance website. It’s been a long time to Colleen board made property For the last few weeks, the Stevensvilthe issue before a vote, there was some town hall hours on Fridays was negative. is necessary.” 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 le Town Council has been debating aAccording pro-serves anger and confusion from the audienOne one Bitterwould Finally, the mayor spoke answer Commissioners gave conditoonthe prelimito the rural character of concern the is a was wasthat alsono discussed. In that mandated duties toto“It other On Monday, February 26, Dr. people were lined up out the door. Ramsey founder of the to the Bitterroot River Inn. was Mile Community Center is up who to take out a project was paid for by the been a fixture in the Bitterroot pool – plus imaging held achange groundbreakby Michael Howell and cut the ribbon at last week’s posed to town hall Council member Stacie area. Barker be in Clean the office was who some concerns, once everyone tional approval last week to hours. the subdivision Athen substantial number of if there case, thesomeone Upper agencies and ignoring numerPhillip Ramsey, head biologist at nary MPG Oswald heardisRamsey’s presenroot Water Alliance, as wellMissouri as to finish reallyofa these good turnout,” saidservices. Oswald. It and running. Located at office 4433 both plat thece. park loan Three Mile Community Senior Valley since 1947. A place for and lab ceremony, said concerning the ing last Wednesday the Sapphire Valley Estates anticipated to add approxcomments expressed concern group ous specific, documentable, During last week’s town council meeting, suggested that there be some conwanted to come later in the afternohad Michalson stated, “We were Ranch in Florence, gave a presentatation in Darby andmight contacted him, a resident of theinWaterkeepers West Fork. Heand has wasfinished. attended by(the people from all over Sunnyside Cemetery Road, board and the thea project. Center official name) trap enthusiasts and hunting Bishop said “It organization’s 50 years of service, An open house celebration was for its new medical subdivision, aon 33-lot developimately 11 newfrom children to do regarding the potential impacts toThisof residents living close defined impacts tion in partnership with the Ravalli asking if hethe could one about with the a Ph.D in microbiology and in school western Montana, including Anaconthe was given the opportunity to fusion public when to on on Friday. was voiced by Jean looking it asclearly being better of thepublic center is the east side community She saidto they atand which raised overstewards $80,000 sport shooters to gather, sothey 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 McKinley, the area that thethe proposed Horse Creek to the such as complex will bewhich County Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. TheSchool event was co-sponsored specifically studied effects ofthe heavy da, Town’s and Missoula, and as away as of Lone Rock Park. The buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, cialize, compete and hone their voice their concerns, they almost comment. who further stated that the money.” He spoke about what ladies in the 1972 andinto it’s still runThis by a Humane Association’s (BRHA) the facility open of formerly agricultural land District and new vehicalready experiencing a subdivision challenged decreasing water abun(RCFWA), on Creek by the chapteratare ofany Trout Unmetal contamination in rivers. He has Helena even ing contains athe large meeting they started Farmers State rummage sales, bingo nights skills, the club also functions as Mine a new built just of Sheep missed outnorth on. It264 isBitterroot proper procedure board, decision should beHills made on behalf of the the townand employees areIdaho. doing that hemay Last weekend the Bitter Root animal shelter located on Fairgrounds bunch ofdance little old ladies.” near the intersection of Eight ular trips per day to the local lowering of static water levels both Broadwater County and in the area and failing proposal. According to Mark Oswald, limited. Ramsey, according to Oswald, published over 70 papers, according to have been because many area conserroom, a warming kitchen, a working on Bank to keep and donations from commuby spring of 2023, 501c3 non-profit supporting the On theAssociation meeting two items town or city council meeting, that there town, and not just the town employees. believes the public is not aware of. Stevensville at the agenda, Humane participatMile Road and Upper road system. Additionally, alreadyhis having tothe Bitterroot the Department of Natural to analyze the impacts on the RoadCreek in Hamilton. The event served Butts, President of the president of the RCFWA, the The event wasappropriate excited to speak, andand hassome been bio on CleanShe Water state-of-the-art audio visual this ain 2012 their loan Kathie nity members. Other major community by providing youth and that they plan were listed regarding the issue. first are public comment periods, “It needs to be public oriented.” also According to Michalson, the town 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. It included system, and a gorgeous view a ribbon andapplicant incorpo- is proposing to payments contributors were the Three programs such as The on continuing to was the public hearing, where the public as are labeled on the agenda. Standard stated that town employee pay should office employees are at every meeting, 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 has awest. chance weigh in on the procedure dictates that once an agenda need to reflect thelack decreased hours, during public hearings, council meetings, expand Bitterroot shelter branded their Hwy 93. including developed bytoLaura Watson ofproposal. foot easement use and impacts to other then irrigators the of information about is technically correct thataFamthe the She said the for the Those payRock Park and theservices. Rapp members, hundreds of kids have started about 50 years ago. I feel facility, tours of the whole The second was the unfinished business item past, it cannot to, on theif Eight hours Mile are shortened. board meetings and more.the Most of these event the “Slumber Pawty,” which “We’re bringing the Watson Homes LLC who was benefit of theisFlorence Ruralbe returned dependent water quantity and quality, or sense duty to provide statutorily The building isarray now home total cost is 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 item, which was a discussion and decisiand the public must only comment at Former Stevensville council member meetings occur outside standard office 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 on item for the council. appropriate times, and be aware of when Nancy Lowell spoke against the change hours, the very meeting everyone 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 itlike were many who own programs, the club supports said. make as good as he itvolunteers can be as we set 50th birthday. said that Marcus the night with theraised animals, among Consultants Inc. (PCI). Fire 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 When the meeting got to the public those times are. in hours as well. She claimed this would was in attendance at the night of June 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 courtset decision Judge Michael McMahon plication thatsaid the County can TheThe surrounding conassessed, TMCSC received reduced hearing item, Bob Michalson Fortunately for the community mema precedent and that there could be 26. “No one sees that,” Michalson. $165,000 for Mayor the Shriners andIn peth, chair of the McCormack said that the was fi rst organized in 1972. 1984, noon Saturday and 12 noon The Sungle-family residential use received dozens of written the mayor over a proposed other subdivision criticized bothto the countyHe and approve a the subdivision tains soccer and “got really Schmiedeke pricesthat from contractors. The The Hope Project. asked the public tobaseball comment. However, bers in attendance, decided employees that might wish go then stated employeeswithout often 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 isof utilized by localcommunity schools, mem- to back up to re-hold the public hearing. none the numerous early on that do not take lunchSAPPHIRE, and work late many little locally owned leen Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando andhome Wendy Audiss in day. front“You’re of the opening page 14 with the shelter animals, wore fundraisingSee campaign to fund the new granddaughter ofpath, Marcus Daly, gave said this project courts, a walking a playgroup had they didn’t Teller Wildlife Refuge, Boy Scouts bers in attendance stood to comment This wasnew donecommunity at the request of council a can of worms,” stated Lowell. days because the Town things that bookstores are aon waning Seehas CENTER, page 3 pajamas, played games and more center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. construction but then the Covid-19 the BRHA land Fairgrounds Road ground and a covered picnic raised about have to run has beenoffour years and Triple Creek Ranch, among Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound as Bit- need to get done, regardless business. However, the during appropriate public comment members, who noticed the apparent Other community members suggesthecosts stanin support of thelease. shelter. with a the 99-year Six years later, pandemic hit and construction others. in the works, but folks that own Chapter ter Root Humane Association Board Member Sue prepares to cuttheir the ribbon dard office hours. The employees try to period. confusion among community members tedMcCormack employees should stagger Shelters all over the U.S. skyrocketed. As a result, the group in 1990, the Bessenyey estate deeded The current executive di- and One Book Store, in Hamthere were some John Bishop, pictured from left,office, leads a gathering ofHowell. people involved in the celebrating the opening ofpublic the new animalfifth shelter ininHamilton. Photo by Michael Being that no one stood to speak, the in attendance. When the hearing time the with some coming in communicate when they are going to be even out of the country held the had to take out a mortgage to finish the land to the organization where rector, Tom Allsop, has been ilton, may take exception delays due to the mayor moved on to the next item. As period was reopened, several community earlier and others leaving later. Scott same event during the same 24Bitterroot Health building project in a ceremonial groundbreaking. The facility on the property that had housed the Sue McCormack, who serves on Hamilton Trap Club members line up for a shoot. Photo by Kristin Kruse. See HOURS, page 6 thethis, current shelter isrelocated. The to as they were See TRAP, See SHELTER, page hour period. The event is apage fund-5 pandemic. She said2 theat organization’s of directors will be built on land located the corner ofboard Kootenai Creek Road and Hwy 93 new building replaces an old building shelter since 1984. 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 by John Dowd 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 barbeWinner of Community lier,to made ityear, into the 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, Mara 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, Asset Award ing agency, out of 351 similar facilities. practitioner, andwas two more doctors welcoming of the community tois congregating Numerous Bald Eagles have been in the Burnt area to feed onOverstreet carcasses. Photos nities of Fork the Bitterroot, When it all comes beloved long-time city clerk, who discussion thelately counCouncil on March 15th,period, Chief several label.ofAfter following of what potential of the many ways ciation works to they affect conseroverall, doing 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 Today, grocery stores and the modern retiring. cil members weighed in on Steinhoff’s Snavely said that he wants the protocol, and doing victims are told, but have been so successvation inofthe Bitterroot through on its tax collections and Many the participants that The Bitterroot Na-comment Overstreet hasthe asystem food distribution seems to make food During the public period comments. Hamilton Police Department so in the presence of the hospital with she knows that over they ful. Joined by other showing revenues various projects and programs. spent the night were kids. During tional Forest (BNF) willRobert The 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. aowners, second thought for many people. A person more toStein“become vocal about a witness, are, “often Katrina Mendrey of projections in One is their the slumber party, participants host a public meeting Fairgrounds will be held February 12th. is hoff stood to address the council. He said council member Jenny West. “It don’t fool around! He was home for the good things that happen able to uncover the to say they This are shipcan go to the store and pick up whatever and 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 they want,three no matter whatwho timecan of year itParticipating youth getting ready to spend the night with puppies at the shelter. Photo by John Dowd. expenses have only or awards winners 30th from 6 toRavalli 8 p.m. See PETS, page 11 hosted by the County 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 them display an interest in pursuing is. one local nonprofit is working to However, share Association information Wildlife and Trout Unlimthoughts were shared by several other ence with Ms. Staub was one $16,000 in cash, common tactics for and former council member, the public at the next meeting Halfway through celebration. projections due in large to do it all. “We couldn’t private practice in his oxygen level fields related to conservation, by Victoria Howell to change that and to remind regarding theperspective, 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 when the council considers Stevensville, was went down to 51, people just where their food comes from, andto be continuing 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 to county’s performance that have yet 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 addihow tothe become more involved inCreek. they Climbing Management second regular of aAt proposed mine up Sheep items, theShoppe first to be brought erwhat 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 counciltoand mayor howoflocal tional council members. are putting into their bodies. meeting of theSteinhoff, two-member According to “I thought 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 beCommons on See page 18 TheBOOKS, O’Hara andon Sustainability should run. He that “We’ll dobeour job, ” Christine said it wasn’t going toheld affect me, 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 went through damage material.” Zoom. below for than Boddy. Center inSee Hamilton was recognized for this learned that it would only take just City Public Works Director, Donny The customer was a frequent commenter Gibson got into it because he owns thein Paper For him, theSometimes experiencethey has been On graduated Wednesday, March 27, the retiring, he was asked to speak, and was who high school in 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 work byofthe Bitterroot Valley Chamber ofcon-introduced seemed 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 2023. She has so far familiar with the profile of the Berthoud told the council and to join the meeting. Five fundraising skills, and discipline, have been put to in late August he was was no joke. “It fused and unOver the victims that a loved one has hurting.” Steinhoff said that he heard plow storage and for other mainteCommerce during their mid-day annual awards, whesuggested to him that he victims, get involved people all over the valley,” and all of it hosted apublic well-attended event ter-in-law and the currentfrom executive completed a she semester of college the last administration. In Hamilton, was recpotential but wishes similar meetings audience that was having good use as chair of the Cowboy Ball committee. told that cancer I felt familiar with of so herbadHe landed in jail,rewarding.” or that a prize about thethe track record ofannual thethe company nance equipment. According Ra- course re the organization was given community to got network. thenothers got onto the board has been “extremely for members, giving their report, director. Al gave told a history of thetochamand submitted her transcript that within the commupublic comment, Crews ognized for stepping in (virtual) were held in Freeman said the committee hopes trouble streaming the meetthe process, decade with has been won, but a to feeraise 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 memasset award. proof of compLeting providing nity would help her look out 2021. the council that those makto handle the prosecution $50,000 this year, for the expansion of the rodeo and Staub the Boxxe to be paid for release of the 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. Since then he has been the advithey have planned for the upcoming bers during that time that led up to him associated courses. These are Samantha O’Byrne is the executive direc-chines. for their safety. At least one Inhas addition to the been by John Dowd became susShoppe, Staub funds. The scammers will ing public comment should caseload of Town Attorney pany supposedly in the state issues. Ramer believes the new roof bucking chutes. “They’re just getting old,” he said. surgery on October was being water Throughout that time, he knew sor for Jodi, helping her transition into year. During the meeting, it was also taking on the position. the former YouTube chantwo of several criteria appliof the potential victims she tor and organization opportunity to learnfounder. In addition to the the heating custom leathpicious when has now commonly use a legitimate seven times already, and each 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, cants must meet toan beinspired eligible was a resident at a local nel they had was no longer “It’s good to have goal,Alrathererwork, about and participate Following the closure ofthe a longtime Jake’s Studio is featuring 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 developthan a feasible goal,” said O’Byrne. said the work of more than a dozen local approximately working but they had set up was Stevensville Main Street business, RivtheShe customgrab thehelp package from a porch Dominic Farrenkopf. Steinhoff then asked if there anygle and triumphs,” said Al. He said the organization’s history. According to him for all his and to remind him back from the Chamber leadership.. The 10th annual cowboy ball – which actually Another of these requiretreatment the boarding to had be to be provided with a ride isage notaand a question and answer” ering, from 21 Covid-19. Mell ing a climbing plan, this this path started as an “exit strategy,” or er’s Mist, ain new business has recently and regional artists. Many of these See COUNCIL, page athing new Facebook page. Hower’scould in was meant to be a six-month front door when it arrives. the was doing, or overarching goal for the Chamber has $60,000 him, what he was only supposed to held speak for year 10 Mitchell has been with theeven Chamments iscity that each applicant started 11the years agoor but couldn’t be last to the bank as well as to colon cancer journey. like,” recalls week’s meeting will covsession. “It’s public comment. ” did the work at no charge to opened at the same location. Howevartists have not shown their work in way to retire from her previous business. the particular cash, all of “They always direct ever, members of the public always been to keep businesses connect- appointment to“This the position lasted 12 the pandemic minutes. – has been upgradedthe ber for over 36 that years, and spent much submit a 500-word essay disBoxxe Shoppe. due to this The day after Overstreet. er the following agenda er, dissuading any worries about the Bitterroot Valley before, so there details which was to victim to send it, ‘no signature However, she found that there was such a thethehad The of mayor said previousthe town. “I just wanted who had he tried to access theplays years, andI he enjoyed every moment cussing thewas role hunting “It’s common sense to me,” Jodi stated that the membership year. topics: surgery, is when realized changeover, it will remain a place of should be a lot of interest in the new transaction. being fraudurequired,’” she adds. Fred Upchurch, Savannah Deuter and Mark Oswald hold the check given to Deuter by the Ravalli County Fish and WIldlife Associneed in thepage valleysaid thatitthe new ly that he would be answering publicly thank Joanoffor help-beenshe The Town offorStevensville recognized attorney Joan aup Mell, it. “It’s a good ride 29“This numbers have been “trending every says, pointing out that red Facebook was notorganization • Review overall is the first year we’ve ever done 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 ation. Photo courtesy Fred Upchurch. just continued to grow. From humble beginyears,” said Al. “I’m looking forward to year.” However, 2023 saw the highest See RCFW, page 3 questions from the public. ing me and helping the town, ” flags abound when seniors are filling while town Greg O’Hara Commons received Communitymanded Asset taking Award from the center, Bitterrootfor Chamber of in Commerce. According to the organization founder objectives and desired accessible. Berthoud asked catered dinner,” said Freeman. TheOverstreet University COVID-19. Covid while hidden behind brown-paper and the owners arethe always ly, it covwas notso far, from ofattorney 1970 requires banks to and being on years. the other and Dowd. partaking,” being scammed. “If a person Crews also said that they said Overstreet. outcomes ofas the public executive director, they plan to a lot moresenior in the coming Photoside by John See O’HARA, page ofPictured Montana Catering Service will provide theof had Covid-19. with Mell are, l to r, Overstreet, ered windows, Jake’s Studio opened more. “We like alldo kinds for patience she worked “I was obviously seriously enough. Staub’s first4welcoming citizen keep track of withdrawals he added, specifically referring to the See CHAMBER, page 5 is 80 years old, and all of a conversations should beofprepared forsaid some its doors March 1.said mediums,” Lottermoser’s dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. time having members of $10,000 or more in order very weakened,” through the issues. Mayor Steve Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and sudden they’re coming into the The Boxxe Shoppe’s new location • Provide an update The new business will feature business partner, Suzette Smith. encountered the commuSee STEVI, page 2 “interesting comments” from Greg Overstreet talks about his recent brush with death due to Overstreet. “It hit Jim Crews, former mayor bank to withdraw $15,000, it Stacie Barker. Photo by Victoria Howell. at 901ofS.the 1startists Streetdisplayed in Hamilton. nity.See See COWBOY BALL page 4 SURVIVING, page 5 by Michael Howell onsite custom leatherwork byPhoto Karen such cirStaub is Covid. by VictoriaSome Howell. See SCAMMERS, page 2 makes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” See PLAN, 2 by Nathan Boddy.in the Lottermoser, one ofpage the owners. Her werePhoto previous participants County Commissioners apwork is grounded formercowboys, gallery, but the business plana by John Dowd in the Sheridan-style barns, famous artists with On March 9th, members ofLast the week the Ravalli This school year, the Stevensville 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 by ofpartment the franchise, many should not noand the south portions of the valley, Exit Realty team will continue workbyJohn JohnDowd Dowd of Criminal Investigations ing withthe the Ravalli County DUI as Task Force and Western floral patterns. addition Smith A Hamilton business,Inthat hails the theme isover pre-statehood, or preparticipation in the last of fourteen requiring qualification to advance tice thetook change atthe all,space. andinvestigation. itWhile may lead separated at Victor Crossing. After ing and marketing one. “Wesaid didn’t (DCI) will be doing the by Michael Howell lives with what they’ve done,” Bill Protection Agency. The letter the commissioners stated National Forest 1987 Forest aspen and whitebark pine; MAPS Media Institute to produce a video designed to her leatherwork, Karen is also an RIver’s Mist was an art co-op, the from Texas, has been working to en1889, and the contest is still looking agricultural and leadership competito the state level and secured invitaby Since Michael Howell January 2, Exit1st, Realty in the some positive growth in the future. want to change a whole bunch right On Monday, April around 4:30 toAccording to Hamilton Police Depart- sale, the south portion was purchased Peters on Wednesday, as reported by toCounty help parents keep tabs on their accomplished creating thatthe “Ravalli objects contains recommendations Plan. manage timber tobytions provide courage a love ofPolice artthrough in young people forment participants. Participants must in Butts, their yearlong effort to qualify tions compete at children’s state in allbehavtwelve Bitterroot has woodworker, gone some big LastChief year, of thePolice, previous Exit Realty Kathy and north by out of to the gate,” p.m. officers were Snavely, LastHamilton Wednesday the Director of KPAX. “We justsaid wantLendman. everybody to See Steve 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. concerning the Draft SEIS for A new record of decision forest products and jobs; and to unmitigated impacts to changes, but many in of the valley may franchise owners, Tina andinquest Max ColeLendman. When asked how this change will involved inInstitutes a shooting with a robbery there will be a coroner’s the National Health, Dr. know how important this is. Especially The deadline closed on by Victoria Howell if it would begrades. possible The DUI Task Force approved the creation of jewelry boxes. She prides herself that created a at county-wide contest, show95th State FFA the Convention inhas Billings 2023-24 district championships by Victoria Howell year, the facility took in just under The sign for Jake’s Studio, on Steby John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rocknot be aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though franchise split affect buyers and sellers in the valley, suspect the Riverside Conoco Conwhere DCI will present their findings. the Gold Butterfly. Concerncounty owned/maintained was issued on December 17, retain old growth status in all Jayanta Bhattacharya, NIH Chief the workers because they don’t know toart, put envelopes on January 18,participant’s for filingby objecbyher Victoria hisCorvallis property which wouldschools in effect with the highway, which is aastate addressed when the private land was Mischief$240,000 Room last May and commissioners all work isHowell done her twotook casing the loveown of and Florence inthe April. for Stevensville include: and spent every penny. venville’s main drag, beckons visitors ies Bluegrass Association, there will a es might affect them. rights that pertained to the Bitterroot in valley, Exitroads Realty is still the equipment Lendman said that it will not change venience Store. The Fortunately, engagement Snavely stated that an inquest is also Operating Officer (COO) Eric Schnawhat’s happening, they don’t know from heavy ing the scope of the analysis 2021 accompanied by a Draft treatment units. According to all the doors and then Dominic Farrenshut off access to Stevensville River highway, because now you’re going to sold to a new owner and Fish, Wildlife signed off on it. The project involved the 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 paid employees; it’sthey an allThe annualAdditionally, Montana Rockies be no no break from thetomusic, and, “No according to Kim Lendman, now the When they sold the fransame company. accord-mostly, in. Photo by John Dowd. place the suspect threatened andthatValley. standard procedure init,these types of press bel, andafter several other NIH officials what cuts are going come, don’t 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 provides a site-spea Forest Service release and logging trucks, 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 with tal Environmental Statement Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up. Just up there andit’s play.” current of valley half chise was split between thesituations. north to Lendman, the whole Bitterroot organization. But said executive director ofnorth 1 Horse reportedly charged at the responding officer shooting See page paid aSapphire short visit tothe Rocky Mountain know who has belongs to go. I EXIT, think sad.”12 atwas 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 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 Laboratory in Hamilton. According tothe idea.property. According to KPAX, Bloom told the Homes in Hamilton, is liked He asked a piece of park land near the 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 theirManagement first time, and for others Theinofficers attempted to provide port, and we greatly appreciate allareas are Butterfly Project, a Bitterroot facility Corvallis, gotitem aAssociate nice these “gentle giants.” Then there are Dr. Marshall Bloom, RML gathering, “Most of you have known asking the community students at schools Stevensville bridge, an that was and negotiated the donation of the are going to be accidents there.” “But I think it’s [the piece on the to provide parents a learning opportunity to see the Montana, themeasures organization owners lum. day under the dedicated and limitaAg Mechanics led by Selwyn HackNeely Center will again be hosting do this professionally, the event isthat source Objective “Maintain dards. Some objections to theSnavely. area designated forschool insect and resource and financial life-saving to the suspect, that support,” said He was Director inForest NIADS Division of Intrame for aany long time, and you know veterinary bills, therapy, training, and boost last week when she was to team send his athat and daycares to make National project considered atresidents the March 24th council land on the west, securing potential Mayor Steve Gibson said he didn’t west] still a viable piece oftoland for the various ways in which young person can hide and have fallen in love with the According to the contest orgaengaging instruction of ag teachers ett, 1st place individual with team Last year the envelopes. the music. This spring music festival always a treat. Conroy highlighted who was then transported by ambuespecially proud of this during a time mural Research, this was the first visit my philosophy is always to build brisufficient old-growth habitat disease treatment because of tions, Ravalli County would new decision were received little love this Valenspecial envelopes and other associated costs to rehabilitate presented with a check for $7500 meeting. The land ownership will now nizers, river access pending the outcome of see whatHackett use the land is to the town. “I city have, whether or not you put their substance usetofrom casual inspections. includes nearly 13,000 acres state and the people. One of the ways last year there were over 210 Josette and Trevor Motley. members Noah Tan, Erik Potter, and were so full will they The project now is lopes andsee fundraiser feature 18accommodate bands these one newer band bytimberland the and interesting lance to the hospital. He expired there in history thatdense he is believes to RML by an county. NIH Director since Dr. dges, not burn bridges, that’s what tine’s Day. decorate them forAmerican each revert to the The 1.52-acre the access dispute. only adyliability,” said Gibson. money into developing said Motnot be to onWhen suitable to by January 18 deadline pockets dead and horses. they’re finally ready from representatives of JCCS, an Glenda Director of the DUI it,” Task Force, of commercial and non-comthey have been showing that love hasthe entries, and this year there could been- ofhad Students thenthe have theable option to put Wiles, Matthew Walker. to be emptied more really popular, and from all over area, and beyond. name of “Release the Squirrels.” Even from his wounds and was pronounced seeing the lowest support for law Harold Varmus visited in April resident. of 1995. we hope to accomplish with this visit.” About four years Then people piece, which is located adjacent to the Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he looked up the ley. “There are so many cars out there, said what she tells parents is, “If you don’t look, accounting fi rm with a branch for adoption, most can be driven or the necessary support viable populations mostly having to dowith with theparticipation ing trees. They claim the area will been through theirtreatment art contest. The even more, full their knowledge to thefor testfree, asmaintenance FFA Conduct of Chapter Meeting: team mercial than once. growing every year.The These bands play and adon’tIConroy, and his wife, Tari, willdon’t get up dead. forcement ever. He added, “Hamilton by Kristin Kruse utive Director Jaqueline Stevens. A couple dozen Bitterroot reIn March, the U.S. Department of ago, a vegetative resident came could drop off valenBitterroot River on the northwest side said she had apotenreal problem with old minutes andduring found that thesancland think can be used for parking. But then younor see. If it you don’t see, then you ridden, and some just become “pasture located in Hamilton. Part ofvalley the logging idea came from a similar art contest from all the high schools in the valley. members through nationally members 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 area ofto the The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office isenveapiece great place be awhere police officer.” center opened itsto doors in 2020 after sidents showed up at the RML campus Health and Human Services (HHS) 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 opened the beetle, in 2020. first was to the board. beetle, Douglas-fir bark rehabilitation of thelevy 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 onCounty Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus and Stevens put their on the day ofaway the visit toMounshow support announced a drawing dramatic restructuring forest in the Sapphire in 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 events of September 11, 2001. Corps and many homeschoolers. “I events and contests. Adelaide Meyer, Cierra Palmer, 50 years.Creek To doRoad. this, theynoted will door tomistletoe some permanent and for $9.5 One ofConroy, the problems, acOne band that to asked return to the the festival’s issued a of press release that detailed ment, Snavely there have only interesting thecontinues project is complete. Ravalli the Draft limits scope Willow dwarf and just toeast the north of Fort Owen State together to decide what was needed for the scientists and others employed in According accordance with President Trump’s potential river access site. bly steep… I think there are liability for western recreational purposes within five you have access toSEIS potentially consoltains Corvallis. ATR wanted to find atry way to astonished, last year, toofhave that To Johnny contendCampbell 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 withispeople,” million, which Butler said cording to“Implementing Butler, was, “we 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 in the community. They at the laboratory, expressing alarm at Executive Order, theasof 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 very information is available However, these are always a of danger nonprofit organization that offers a at came up and with the concept of Although career the cutslittle that have already been made President’s ‘Department ofsomething Governmayor Jim Crews, the owner ofand land channel the deepest part the of Vickie Motley, parkat board memof Stevensville. Ianalysis think in general financial burden of the project quences to vegetation, officials have stated that the the Bitterroot isbecause March 9th, 2024, the phone). This isValley lastaIt’s minute info so to give back to the community, “We never know what to expect,” the top half, or above the district Hackett withdrawn in August of 2020 Bitterroot Valley Community has tried to do twice before their recent “Ask and Listen” the trustees were Bitterroot Community horses. She’s always been 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 targetcenter, which is were modeled after a that highly ber, said that nothing had been done in Lab’s programs accompanied ment Efficiency’ Workforce Optimizaatthe the river ononce the northeast side had channel. Ifto you toart develop RDO Equipment Co. to2more. Ravalli County and believe the woodpecker and project is designed improve agreement with the proposed from 10 a.m.and tounsure p.m.Western at theevent north if you don’t have batteries toabout recycle thought their successful art said Hafer,the saying that entries level to advance. The FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton College (BVCC) trustee and without success. campaign, which helped the of exactly how the College was.” However, there soula, Idaho The is abut all share thepileated same love of bluegrass. after Friends of Bitterroot she is Initiative.” especially passionate getters. The officer is currently on neither officer, nor any other comed highly motivated people successful organization in Denver, by atowards reduction inthe workforce that isleave tion attempted to shut off river access on for fishing, I would also see a problem because the access problem had been See STEVI, pageto 16 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 asked he bluegrass, during thisolder investigation, as iswake stanmunity members, were during single-microphone type event, with adraftWhen That check followed the horses. She why and herloves husband, a ages 18 and in Wild bothinRavalli and called “Crosspurpose.” It harmed offers similar and Alliance for the ongoing. The press release stated, “First, grounds. TheAccording is the the same, $1 per next glass recycling day on June to organizers Elliott Lander, managThis will the ninth year they schools west ofprice the Continental Divide Star Greenhand: Adelaide Meyer speaking about the May 7, via a mail-in ballot. public on the topic of creating under that the misunderstanding about the 4 single stage. toimpression Mike Con“We realize these old growth Commissioners expressed and existing agreements. ” the disturbances like fire,beinsects Missoula, MT 59808 protocol. The Montana Dethe exchange. Missoula Counties. In addition toon services, according to Stevens. military retiree, and their two children ofdard aMany $25,000 gift inorganizaNovember of the demonstrators showed it will save taxpayers $1.8 billion per 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 tion’s upcoming attempt to According to trustee chair the college. public desired an independent nature of the community free Summit offers six-month offered up atcareer the calltraining, ofto Bitterroot Indivisible year to through a reduction in workforce officials also received indicator species are listed in and disease;The reduce sedi- program concern over impacts to drinks orForest from Tractor Supply. relocated Montana and bought a 20406-549-4171 agency failed the best tained food be recycled Cardboard recycling be leadthe coordinator, Tamar Hafer, ATR donates thousands in phases. prizes. Schools of allmay classifications for the Stevensville FFA:will ask public foruse help with a the Carrie Guarino, “We listened Following thosechapter. meetings, community college, as it was college. According to also Butler, mentoring, support and friendship to sources is broken down into three organizers Bill and Becky Peters. of about 10,000 full-time employeacre 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 forthis a (second fee.together Anyfrom color, and labels available for2nd apeople fee. available science in managing reception has been This year, they will be away compete in FFA includAg Sales placebelieve team led Presenting a stated check for $7500 from JCCS to Shinn left) 1 Horsecan At by a high rare opportunity to incredible. create a doors. and wanted to hold true.” She thephase trustees said that voted inofpreviously many it tobybe whoever walks through their Stevens that thegiving first isJasmin “We’re here because we know how es who are part ofcurrently thisthere most are recent RDOequipment.com about 20Sponsored horses. She money but, according to Shinn, clear whether 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 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 comBill Peters, at left, and Becky Peters, at right, with Indivisible Bitterroot, helped coordinate a show of This program isdraft of called “personal development,” which critical this Lab isthe notbrainchild only forisHamiltransformation. When combined with taking care of horses Beginning March 9th, batteries Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) and in the Bitterroot, Lander said, “All of cludes prizes to the schools of the Kalispell. In addition to Stevensville, with team members Kamryn Jones, Office ofofthe Regional bulloftrout habitat; restore Road. terroot. According to trustee worked to alter the levy first time to the the district was levyHHS’ other program runincluding by the UniversiManager, Will Ramsey, CPA. pictured iswent Tiny, the non-profi and theable toAdminsupport forand workers atto Rocky Mountain Lab inthey Hamilton during a visit fromt’s themascot head the National ply with the definition of old power duo Myla the owner involves aptitude testing toAlso identon people and theYahraus, Bitterroot area, efforts, early an 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 to public, did after being for community funds. Afterretirement ty ofand Montana. reality is 65 •FREE ESTIMATES IN THE BITTERROOT VALLEY• Yofin OUR Hworld OMEand Ithis MPROVEMENT Cof O .COM istrator thebeen Environmental habitat including meadows, In a they letter to so the Forest fiInstitutes rst horse that wasand rescued 1a Horse At Time. Photo by Victoria Howell. of Health. RML is oneby of number ofA federal agencies and institutions thatof have affected the Fort Owen Ranch foundergive tify what each individual’s specific but to the rest the because Fork inThe the Road, the growth found the Bitterroot per pound. Thebeing 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 significantly voted down the center, and so co-founder and Execthey have saved many millions of by reductions in workforce due ART, to DOGE. Photo4by Scott Sacry. Paidthe fortrustees by Brad Davis, Box 462 Victor, Montana 59828 See FFA, page 21 page SeeSee SUMMIT, page 4college See LAB,page page14 3 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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