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Coffee withheld theheld Candidate! Coffee with the Candidate! Eagles in winter Eagles in winter Groundbreaking for medical center Groundbreaking for medical center Bitter Root Humane Association Bitter Root Humane Association Three Mile Community Center open Every Tuesday 10am-11am at Frontier Cafe in Stevensville Three Every Mile Center open TuesdayCommunity 10am-11am at Frontier Cafe in Stevensville
speech, occupaspeech, occupaVictoria Victoria outFind more at more www.GregOverstreet.com Victoria by Howell shelter.Findshelter. $140,000. $140,000. a levy, so this have any out at www.GregOverstreet.com by Victoria Howell awon’t levy, so this won’t have any tional and physical tional and physical well Michael Howell and wells. Irrigation will be concerns about the potencould herald major changes ty for failing to do the proper Howell by Michael Howell and wells. Irrigation will be concerns about the potencould herald major changes ty for failing to do the proper ristin Kruse According The park additional impact on people’s by Kristin Kruse According The park additional impact on people’s by John Dowd therapy services provided by shares from tial impacts totial the roads, to in similar the review analysis oftaxes. theanalysis environmental therapy services – ohn Dowd space filled upspace sothe fast they to open giving many other talks Alliance website. provided by shares from the impacts to the roads, tosubdivision inabout the subdivision review oftaxes. the– environmental t’s been aby long to Colleen board made property John Dowd filled uphad so fast they had to open giving many other similar talks about Alliance website. It’stime been a long time to Colleen board made property he Ravalli County Eight Mile Creek Company. public safety, to wildlife, and process across the state impacts by handing off its including a therapy the presentation into other rooms and the Sheep Creek Mine proposal. The event drew over 220 people The Ravalli County Mile Company. public safety, and across the impacts byincluding handing its the he Hamilton Trap Clubthe has ing, but the new Three Schmiedeke, theproposal. decision In addition toIn the loan, the therapy theCreek presentation into other rooms and to wildlife, the Sheep Creek process Mine The event drew over 220 people itterroot Health The Hamilton Trap Club has Eight coming, but new Three Schmiedeke, thestate decision addition to theaoff loan, Bitterroot Health Last Friday morning the Bitter Root missioners gave condiAccording toonthe prelimito the rural character of the was discussed. Inofdiscussed. that mandated duties to“It other n Monday, February Dr. people were lined up out the door. Ramsey is a founder the Bitterto Bitterthe Bitterroot River Inn. was Commissioners condiAccording toon thewere prelimito the rural character of also theofis was In that mandated duties to“It other Center is26, upgave who serves toalso take out a project was paid for by the aCommunity fixture in the Bitterroot pool – plus imaging On Monday, February 26, Dr. people lined up out the door. Ramsey a founder the to the Bitterroot River Inn. was Mile Community Center is up who serves to take out a project was paid for by the been a fixture in the Bitterroot pool – plus imaging a groundbreakMichael Howell and cut the ribbon at last week’s Country Horsemen were held a approval groundbreakbylast Michael and cut the ribbon at(BRBCH) last week’s al approval week toHowell nary plat the subdivision isRamsey’s area. ARamsey’s substantial number of root case, theWater Missouri agencies and ignoring numerip Ramsey, head biologist at MPG Oswald heard presenroot Clean Water Alliance, as well asthetoUpper really aBack good turnout,” said Oswald. It running. Located at 4433 both the loan finish Three Mile Senior tional last week to park nary theOswald subdivision is area. A substantial number ofUpper case, agencies and ignoring numery since 1947. A place for Phillip Ramsey, head biologist at MPG heard presenClean Alliance, as wellMissouri as really aCommunity good turnout,” saidservices. Oswald. It and running. Located at 4433 both plat the park loan tosaid finish Three Mile Community Valley since 1947. A place for and lab services. and lab ceremony, concerning the loading up holiday dinner boxes for Pantry ast Wednesday ceremony, said concerning the Senior ing last Wednesday apphire Valley Estates anticipated toanticipated add approxcomments expressed concern Waterkeepers and group specific, documentable, ch in Florence, gave aCemetery presentatation in Darby and contacted him, a resident of the West Fork. He has was attended by(the people from all over nyside Cemetery Road, board and the theaFork. project. Center official name) the Sapphire Valley Estates to add approxcomments expressed concern Waterkeepers and aous group ous specific, documentable, enthusiasts and hunting Ranch in Florence, gave a presentatation in Darby and contacted him, a resident of the West He has was attended by people from all over Sunnyside Road, board and the the project. Center (the official name) trap enthusiasts and hunting Bishop said Partners. event isAnaconan annual service organization’s 50The years of service, “It n open house celebration was Bishop said “It sivision, new medical organization’s 50 years of service, An open house celebration was aon 33-lot developimately new children to dochildren the potential impacts toa Ph.D of residents close and clearly defined impacts for its new medical in partnership with the Ravalli asking if he could with a Ph.D in microbiology and school western Montana, including enter is the east side community She saidto they which raised over $80,000 subdivision, aon 33-lot developimately 11 new tothe about the potential impacts to inliving of residents living close to and clearly defined impacts shooters to gather, sotion in partnership with the 11 Ravalli asking ifone he about could do one with the in microbiology and in school western Montana, including Anaconthe center is the east side community She said they which raised over $80,000 sport shooters to gather, sothe group does for the local food bank, they hope to have last week at the Bitter Root was started by a bunch of little old ohn Dowd they hope to have held last week at the Bitter Root was started by aaway bunch of little old by John Dowd te,on athat 49.22-acre parcel the Florence-Carlton School existing wellsco-sponsored in the area that the proposed Horse Creek to the environment such as plex will be nty Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. Theboard, event wasThe co-sponsored specifically studied the effects of heavy da,Horse Missoula, andMissoula, asthe farenvironment asas one Rock Park. The buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, ment on athat 49.22-acre parcel the Florence-Carlton School existing wells in the area that the proposed Creek to such as compete and hone their complex will beThe County Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. event was specifically studied the effects ofand heavy da, and and away of Lone Rock Park. buildcenter worked with through community picnics, cialize, compete and hone their which they have been doing forfar over 40aas ladies in 1972 andinto it’s still run by amay mane Association’s (BRHA) new the facility open rmerly agricultural land District and 264 new vehicare already experiencing a Hills subdivision challenged the decreasing water abunladies in 1972 and it’s still run by Humane Association’s (BRHA) new FWA), on the Sheep Creek Mine by the Bitterroot chapter of Trout Unmetal contamination in rivers. He has Helena and even Idaho. This the facility open askills, large meeting they started Farmers State rummage sales, bingo nights of formerly agricultural land District and 264 new vehicare already experiencing a Hills subdivision challenged the decreasing water abun,ontains the north club also functions as a just of (RCFWA), on the Sheep Creek Mine by the Bitterroot chapter of Trout Unmetal contamination in rivers. He has Helena and even into Idaho. This may ing contains a large meeting they started Farmers State rummage sales, bingo nights the club Root also built just north of functions as a years. weekend the Bitter mal located on Fairgrounds bunch of little old ladies.” Last weekend the Bitter Root the intersection of Eight ular trips per ular dayRamsey, to the local lowering of static water levels both Broadwater County and Bank dance in the and failing osal. According to Mark Oswald, limited. according tolocal Oswald, published over 70 papers, according totoaccording have been because many area conseranimal shelter located on Fairgrounds bunch ofarea little old ladies.” m, ashelter warming kitchen, a the working on Bank keep and donations from commuby spring of 2023, near the intersection of Eight trips per day to the lowering of static water levels both Broadwater County and dance in the area and failing 3ast non-profit supporting proposal. According to Mark Oswald, limited. Ramsey, according to Oswald, published over 70 papers, to have been because many area conserroom, a warming kitchen, a working on to keep and donations from commuby spring of 2023, 501c3 non-profit supporting the ensville at the Stevensville at the Barb Walker, vice president and a Association participatHumane Association participatCreek and Upper road system. Additionally, some already having the of Natural to analyze theto impacts on the Butts, President of the dane in Hamilton. The event served aevent dent ofRoad the RCFWA, the event was excited to speak, andand has been and bio already ontothehis Bitterroot Clean Water -of-the-art audio visual this in 2012 their loan Kathie nity members. Other major Mile Creek Road and Upper road system. Additionally, and some having the Department of Natural analyze the impacts on the Road in Hamilton. The served Kathie Butts, President of the munity by providing youth president of the RCFWA, the event was excited to speak, hashis been bio Department ontothe Bitterroot Clean Water state-of-the-art audio visual this ain 2012 their loan nity members. Other major and that they plan community by providing youth and that they plan See Mine, page 19 er of Kootenai board member with the BRBCH, spoke See Mine, page 19 r the first time in a nationcorner of Kootenai ed the first time in aofapplicant nationdchuck Road east of the is proposing be drilled Concerns Resources and Conservation aquifer. ble purpose. It included a It ribbon Board, said, “This organization has em, and aprograms gorgeous view and incorpopayments contributors were the Three Woodchuck Road east the applicant is proposing to deeper. be drilled deeper. Concerns Resources and Conservation aquifer. rams such asfor The BitterBoard, said, “This organization has double purpose. included a ribbon system, and a gorgeous view and incorpo-to payments contributors were the Three such as The Bitteron continuing to about their partnership. “It’s one of our on continuing to umber party” event. The k Road and al “slumber party” event. The ence. The land is being dedicate a 100-foot by 100were also expressed about the (DNRC) over the process and “Thus, while the County Creek Road and engBitterroot Mountains toMountains 2014. reasonable. Mile Fire District, the Lone ceremony inBitterroot honor of the new come such a long since it was Florence. The land israted being a 100-foot by 100were also expressed about the (DNRC) over thereasonable. process andway while thethe Blasters. According to club of the to rated Mile Fire District, Loneof cutting ceremony in honor of thededicate new in 2014. come such a“Thus, long way since itCounty was root Blasters. According toin club favorite things tothe do,” said Walker. Lots expand services. rroot shelter branded their expand services. Bitterroot shelter branded their 93. including loped bymembers, Laura Watson of whole foot easement for said the use impacts to other irrigators the lack of information about is technically correct that the west. She said the Rock Park and Rapp FamHwy 93. developed by Laura Watson of foot easement for the use and impacts to other irrigators theThose lack ofpayinformation about is technically correct thataFamthe bers, hundreds of kids have started about 50 years ago. I feel a ity, tours of the the west. She theand Those payRock Park and the Rapp hundreds of kids have started about 50 years ago. I feel facility, including tours of the whole help shows up, and it is “We’re one of bringing the group’s tcipated the “Slumber Pawty,” which bringing the event the “Slumber Pawty,” which son Homes LLC who was benefit of the benefit Florence dependent the Eight Mile water quantity and quality, or duty to provide the statutorily the he building is now home total cost is ments come ily of Foundation. ohn Bishop, BitWatson Homes LLC who was of Rural the Florence Rural ondependent on the Eight Mile water quantity and quality, or “We’re duty to provide the statutorily inparticipated that program The building isarray now home total cost is ments come ily Foundation. ding, and an array of food and huge sense responsibility to honor John Bishop, Bitin that program building, and an of food and huge sense of responsibility to honor most attended events by group members. ed the shelter to community opened the shelter to community esented by the engineerFire District and contribute Creek Company, storm runoff, impacts to wildlife on nearby required information lies with care to the patients, ” e senior center and the approximateout of park Schmiedeke said there represented by the engineerFire District and contribute Creek Company, storm runoff, impacts to wildlife on nearby required information lies with the years. Along with their care to the patients, to the senior center and the approximateout of park Schmiedeke said there otinHealth CEO, those who Pantry have come before us andbefore kbers honor of the the organization’s over years. Along with their terroot CEO, those who have come us and ” drink inHealth honor of the organization’s Partners supplies the canned who participated to stay members who participated to stay ompany Professional $8,000 to the Florence Rural and the impacts on Eight Mile landowners. 71 Ranch [the developer], the kend Backpack Program ly $500,000. taxes that are were many volunteers who ing company Professional $8,000 to the Florence Rural and the impacts on Eight Mile landowners. 71 Ranch [the developer], the programs, the club supports Weekend Backpack Program ly $500,000. taxes that are were many volunteers who he said. own programs, the club supports he said.be as make itfood as good as it be asaswe set birthday. that Marcus make it can asproject, good itBRBCH can we set 50th birthday. and puts into said that Marcus ight with theraised animals, among the night with theraised animals, amongFire ultants Inc. (PCI). Fire District. Creek. In his ruling, already District Courtalready County isnonperishables incorrect inon its imserves Lone Rock School. When being helped on the and Consultants Inc. (PCI). District. Creek. In his ruling, District Court County is incorrect in its imties and has over that serves Lone Rock School. When being helped the project, and charities and has over Lois Hedgeohn Dowd private non-profi t organization the course for thecourse next 50 years.” Lois Hedgeby John Dowd the boxes. A member ofnext the group – this Hospital had The private non-profi t organization the for the 50 years.” rhe fun activities. Between 12ispark Daly Hospital had other fun activities. Between 12 Schmiedeke he proposal ispark for sinThe Commissioners Judge Michael McMahon plication that the County can surrounding conSchmiedeke assessed, TMCSC received reduced proposal for sinThe CommissionersA recent courtAdecision recent court decision Judge MichaelMcCormack McMahon plication that the County can ,000 for the Shriners TheThe surrounding conassessed, TMCSC received reduced $165,000 forand the Shriners and peth, chair of the said that the fi rst organized in 1972. In 1984, year it was Walker – drives over to the Saturday and 12 noon Sunpeth, chair of the McCormack said that the was fi rst organized in 1972. In 1984, noon Saturday and 12 noon Sunresidential use received dozens ofreally written over a proposed subdivision criticized bothcriticized the county and approve a subdivision samily soccer and baseball “got really Schmiedeke pricesand from contractors. The gle-family residential use received dozens of written over a board proposed subdivision both the county approve awithout subdivision without tains soccer and baseball “got Schmiedeke prices from contractors. The Montana Hope Project. The The Montana Hope Project. The is often said that Three Mile Community Senior Center members, l to members, r,He ColIt is often said that food bank to picka up thehospital food items in a organization conducted successful ntess Margarite Bessenyey, the participants stayed overnight hospital board, Three Mile Community Senior Center board l to r, Colorganization conducted a successful Countess Margarite Bessenyey, the day, participants stayed overnight board, individual septic systems public comments expressing in Broadwater County that DNRC. criticized the couns, tennis and volleyball involved,” the is proud that general contractor donated lawith 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 laislocally utilized by local schools, club islocally utilized by local schools, owned little owned horse trailer. The items are then brought leen Schmiedeke, Pando and Wendy Audiss in frontAudiss of thein front See SAPPHIRE, page 14 the animals, campaign to fund the new ddaughter ofpath, Marcus Daly, gave leen Joyce Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando and Wendy thefundraising See SAPPHIRE, page 14 with the animals, fundraising campaign to fund the new granddaughter ofpath, Marcus Daly, gave said this project ashelter walking a wore playgroup had theyofdidn’t said this project courts, ashelter walking a wore playgroup had they didn’t rts, Wildlife Refuge, Boy Scouts Teller Wildlife Refuge, Boy Scouts stores are a waning bookstores aremore aon waning to theconstruction Stevensville Rural Fire See the CENTER, page 3Department, mas, played games and new community center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. construction but then Covid-19 BRHA land on Fairgrounds Road See CENTER, page pajamas, played games and more new community center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. nd and a covered picnic raised about have to run but then the Covid-19 the BRHA land Fairgrounds Road has been four years ground and a covered picnic raised about have to run Triple Creek Ranch, amongRanch, has been fourthen years3 Triple Creek Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound asspell-bound Bitness. However, theHowever, Bitterroot ChamberDirector of Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group ason Bit-hit business. the among thepandemic westconstruction sidehit of town. The group pport of and the shelter. a 99-year lease. Sixofyears later, pandemic and costs in support the shelter. with a 99-year lease. Six years later, and construction costs rs. in the works, but others. that own Chapter ter Root Humane Board MemberBoard Sue McCormack prepares to cutprepares the ribbon the works, folks that own Chapter ter Association Root Humane Association Member Sue McCormack to cutskyrocketed. the ribbon creates assembly line,in where they but load helters all thethe U.S. and Shelters all over the U.S. and Asan a result, the 990, the Bessenyey estate deeded skyrocketed. Asgroup a result, the group inover 1990, Bessenyey estate deededthe opening he current executive diThe current executive diBook Store, in Hamthere were some John Bishop, pictured fifth from left, leads a gathering of people involved in the celebrating of the new animal shelter in Hamilton. Photo by Michael Howell. One Book Store, in Hamthe boxes. there 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. out of the country held the even out of the country held the had to take out a mortgage to fi nish and to the organization where Tomtake Allsop, has been hadbox todelays take out atomortgage to finish the land to the organization rector, Tom Allsop, has been where ,r,event may exception ilton, may take exception Each got one each dueof the item, during the same 24Bitterroot Health building project inKristin a ceremonial groundbreaking. The delays due and to the same event during the same on 24the Hamilton property that had housed Sue McCormack, who onwho serves Hamilton Trap Club members line up for athe shoot. by Kruse. Bitterroot Health building project inKristin aserves ceremonial groundbreaking. facility on the property that had housed Sue McCormack, on facility The current shelter isrelocated. The Trap Club members line upPhoto for athe shoot. Photo by Kruse. the current shelter is located. The is, as they were See TRAP, page 5 to this, as is they were re-is apage there93were pandemic. 19 nonperishable items. See TRAP, 5 since 1984. Seetotal SHELTER, page 2 period. The event aThe fundShe said See SHELTER, page hour period. event fundshelter the organization’s board of directors pandemic. She said2 will be built on land located at the corner of Kootenai Creek Road and Hwy shelter since 1984. the organization’s board of directors building replaces an old building will be built on land located at the corner of Kootenai Creek Road and Hwy 93 new replaces an old building y for awarded forbuilding being cently awarded for being rohn each shelter, and particraiser for each shelter, and partictheir vision is that Dowd do. According to Steinhoff, “We have their vision is that by “outstanding John Dowd do. According towith Steinhoff, have just of just the Stevensville Junction. outstanding model by Boddy having She adds that the See PANTRY, page 3 north of “We the Stevensville Bitter Back Country Horsemen prepare boxes tonorth be cumstances, loaded non-perishible goods. Photo Junction. by John Dowd. an model byto Nathan Boddy cumstances, having She adds that the ts each work toRoot raise funds toNathan ipants each work to raise funds to act now, and ahead of stay this.”ahead the Stevensville to stay act now, and of this.” people ness,” according to according encountered people most important the Stevensville business,” to encountered most important te to their respective shelters. donate to their respective shelters. Hamilton City Council met TuesMayor Dominic Farrenkopf said Hamilton City Council metStaub, TuesMayor Dominic Farrenkopf saidVictor Christine a driving victim to mail way to combat such Hamilton Downtown facility will be more Darby, and Corvallis, as well as Christine Staub, afalling driving falling victim to mail way to combat the Hamilton Downtown facility will besuch more been providing “quality, vidual community businesses Darby, Victor and Corvallis, as well as been providing “quality, Individual community businesses March 5 to discuss several there was notBoxxe much they knew to do day, March 5 to discuss several there was not much they knew to do force at the Boxxe Shoppe at fraud in the past. abuse is for people ciation. They will force at the Shoppe at fraud in the past. abuse is forthan people Association. They will of a “medical center” rather than just a donated to the fundraiser, Hamilton. of a “medical center” rather just a accessible, personalized also donated to the fundraiser, Hamilton. accessible, ming cityalso projects. However, at901 thewas time, though they may to personalized upcoming city as projects. However, at thewas time, though they may to ship901 S. 1st Street, recently As aneed certified shipto ask questions be celebrating 50celebrating S. 1st Street, recently As aneed certified toDaly ask questions be 50 unting to over $10,000 of clinic. She also said that Marcus amounting to over $10,000 as of The new 12-acre campus will clinic. She also said that Marcus Daly health care” for 90 years. will n theoperation. meeting concern look it as “more and more health care” for 90 people years. whenopened, theoperation. meeting opened, with concern look it as “more and more presented a into Certificate of ping depot for FedEx, and start consrday. of Murphy. Shethe led the start presented with a into Certificate ofpeople ping depot for FedEx, The new 12-acre campus Hospital, and conyears of Murphy. Shethe led the Saturday. which isversation a critical access Halfway provide primary, care, urgent care and t the Sheep Creek mine following are talking about this.” Farrenkopf Hospital, which is athose critical access Halfway In recent years, they provide primary, care, urgent care and about the Sheep Creek mine following are talking about this.” Farrenkopf Appreciation by Mayor Domithe Boxxe Shoppe with hapter One has three In recent years, they John Dowd commissioners through Appreciation by Mayor Domithe Boxxe Shoppe versation with those Chapter One has three by John Dowd commissioners through here were over 35 participants There over 35 participants eting held aaccordcouplewere weeks earsaid that washave all he could say itcould at hospital, was recently rated #4byin the Twoservices. physicians have nic Farrenkopf and Hamilton iswas legally justified tospecialty you know and love. aHowell meeting held aaccordcouple weeks earsaid that allon he say on itlike attoservices. hospital, was recently rated #4byinlove. the wners, and been taking steps totaking specialty Two physicians have a lengthy fund fund nic Farrenkopf and Hamilton is legally justified to you know and co-owners, and have been steps a lengthy fund fund Victoria me a ton of emade slumber party, and a barbethrough fiscal by Victoria Howell me like a ton of of the slumber party, and a barbethrough fiscal ityear, into the opening. After the time.Chief However, at all the end of the Police Chief Stephen Snavely. open a package which Staub doesn’t lier, made it into the opening. After the time. However, at the end of the nation for quality by the national rato one of them, Mara Every the Ravalli accounting that, to sum already been hired, along with a nurse Police Stephen Snavely. open a package which Staub doesn’t nation for quality by the national ratinvest in the commuing to one of them, Mara Every year, the Ravalli accounting that, to sum already been hired, along with a nurse was held at noon on Saturday, invest in all the commubricks.” cue was held at noon on Saturday, bricks.” the council said goodbye toishis the meeting, during the non-agenda items In presentation the City bears itsthe shipping know thethe details that, the council said goodbye to his theto meeting, during non-agenda items nunty Luther, that is one Fish and Wildlife Assoit up, shows county, In presentation to the City bears its shipping know the details Lynn Luther, that one ing agency, out of 351 similar facilities. County Fish and Wildlife Assoyear, county it up, shows the county, practitioner, and two more doctors oming all of the community to Numerous Bald Eagles have been congregating in the Burnt Fork area lately to feed on carcasses. Photos nities of the Bitterroot, ing agency, out of 351 similar facilities. year, county practitioner, andwas two more doctors When it comes Overstreet was welcoming all of the community tois15th, Numerous Bald Eagles been congregating in period, the Burnt Fork area to feed on carcasses. Photos nities the Bitterroot, When itconsercomes Overstreet ved long-time city clerk, who is discussion period, several ofAfter theof counCouncil onhave March Chief label. following of what potential beloved long-time city clerk, who discussion several thelately coune many ways they tion works to affect overall, doing very Council on March 15th, Chief label.ofAfter following of well what potential of the many ways they ciation works to affect conseroverall, doing very well the shelter. by Michael Howell. by Victoria Howell are being recruited. There will also be visit the shelter. he said, with clinics in ovid, Greg sent home from by Michael Howell. by Victoria Howell are being recruited. There will also be he said, with clinics in to Covid, Greg sent home from ing. cil members weighed in on Steinhoff’s Snavely said that he wants the doing victims are told, but retiring. members weighed on Steinhoff’s been ion in so thesuccessBitterroot through on its tax collections andare told, but Snavely saidcil that he protocol, wants theandin protocol, and doing victims budget
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During spent the night were During al Forest (BNF) will The Cowboy Ball at the Ravalli County tional Forest (BNF) will for you: an oxygen tank. e council meeting, Robert Stein“We need to keep our eyes on it,” The Cowboy Ball at the Ravalli Countycoached to “become more vocal about a witness, Staub was are, “often coached message for you: an oxygen tank. of the council meeting, Robert Stein“We need to keep our eyes on it,” ers, Katrina Mendrey 50% of projections inprojections to “become more vocal about a witness, Staub was are, “often easuch program is their owners, Katrina Mendrey 50% of in One such program is their lumber party, participants public meeting the slumber party, will be held February 12th. This is 12th. host afool public meeting stood toNeyenhuis, address the council. He said council member Jenny “It tolarship fool around! 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He happen saidthat council member Jenny “It the don’t around! for Marisa most departments while thethat good things happen able uncover say they This are shipprogram, which and Marisa most departments while scholarship program, which part in a “tortilla slap game,” Wednesday, March took part in a “tortilla slap game,” this Wednesday, March ained that he attended ahe meeting might beyouth beneficial to talk totoDarby theMichael tenthbyannual event annual and the waylegal it’s shaping within the community.” Sharunfortunate contents ping papers or verstreet, two or three days. by Howell explained that attended a meeting might be beneficial to talk to Darby the tenth event and the way it’s shaping er believes having expenses have only within the community.” Sharunfortunate contents ping legal papers Participating getting ready spend the night with puppies at the shelter. Photo John Dowd. Overstreet, two or three days. ards three winners who can by Michael Howell Luther believes having Participating youth getting ready to spend the night with puppies at the shelter. Photo by John Dowd. expenses have only or awards three winners who can from 6 to 8 p.m. 30th from 6 to 8Fish p.m. See PETS, page 11 byan the Ravalli County and and Stevensville as well.” Her ing his department’s experiof the package: paperwork.” Other up, it’s going up, to be event oftoa23% jubilee See PETS, page 11 hosted by the Ravalli County Fish anddepartment’s and possibly Stevensville as package: well.” Hernearly ttorney in During that time, amounted of oftoa23% eed people allows them ingpossibly his experiof nearly the paperwork.” Other it’sangoing toworthy be an event worthy jubilee play interest in pursuing an attorney in During that time, amounted of three people allows them display an interest in pursuing hare information to share information life Association and Trout Unlimthoughts were shared by several other ence with Ms. Staub was one $16,000 in cash, common tactics for due and former council member, the public at the next meeting Halfway through celebration. Wildlife Association and Trout Unlimthoughts were shared by several other projections due in large o it all. “We couldn’t ence with Ms. Staub was one $16,000 in cash, common tactics for ate practice in his oxygen level ds related to conservation, and former council member, the public at the next meeting Halfway through celebration. projections in large Victoria Howell to do it all. “We couldn’t private practice in his oxygen level fields related to conservation, by Victoria Howell rding theregarding developthe developThe meeting called upon Dr. Philcouncil members. such opportunity. which the customer scammers include the budget year, the ited. The meeting called upon Dr. Philcouncil members. part to job vacancies Rod Freeman is the chair of this year’s such opportunity. which the customer scammers include without each other,” d land ethics or natural the budget year, the appears to be continuing when the council considers ensville, was went down to 51, part jobyear’s vacancies Rod Freeman is the chair of to this do it without each other,” wild land ethics or natural appears to be continuing when the council considers Stevensville, was went down to 51, tamsey of a draft forest ment of a draft forest toThe speak on the dangers InIndiscussion ondiscussion regular agenda In March, aearly customunwittingly claiming to repcounty’s performance lip Ramsey toThe speak onearly the dangers In on regular agenda have yet to be filled. March, awas customwassendunwittingly send-from claiming Luther. spread county’s performance ences. event. Freeman is also thethat chair of the Rodeo that have yetto torepbe filled. nosed with from a normal of addisaid Luther. spread sciences. his efforts to teach the new the appointment of two addievent. Freeman is also the chair of the Rodeo diagnosed with a normal of his efforts to teach the new the appointment of two bing Management t the second regular Climbing Management the second regular proposed mine up Sheep Creek. items, theShoppe first toBoxxe be the brought forward er came to the ing to ato scammer inaforward resent the IRS or insavings isCommittee, looking pretty good, of aAt proposed mine up Sheep Creek. items, first be brought One big savings was erBoxxe came to the Shoppe ing to scammer in resent the IRS or in sponsibility allows is looking pretty good, For the year of 2023, one One big was and the vice chair of the Fair Board, of responsibility allows For the year of 2023, one n cancer in 99. “I jokingly say Committee, and Social the vice chair of the Fair Board, (CMP). The virtual counciltoand mayor how local tional council members. colon cancer in 99. “I jokingly say Plan (CMP). The virtual council mayor how local tional council members. ing of theby two-member rding to Steinhoff, “I thought was the issue of re-roofing the city intending send atime package Chicago, Illinois. Security according tobeen Ravalli meeting of the two-member the budgeted funds for According to Steinhoff, “ILuther thought was the issue of re-roofing the city intending toand send atime package Chicago, Illinois. Social Security ed throughout the Bitterroot. Brewfest, which he started in 1995. Now ohn Dowd of that as the executive director. according to Ravalli he winners to receive a Mara Lynn sits in Chapter One’s used books section. Photo by John Dowd. the budgeted funds ed throughout the Bitterroot. Brewfest, which he started in 1995. Now John Dowd of that as the executive director. which he’s on for 12 years. A real estate of the winners to receive a Mara Lynn Luther sits in Chapter One’s used books section. Photo by John Dowd. uary of 2021. that 51 is brain Christine Staub of the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo by Nawhich he’s been onby forNa12 years. A real estate for ting will be held on e BOOKS, page 18 February of 2021. that 51 isinbrain Staub of CFO the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo meeting will be on run. He “We’ll dobe job,Al ” said See BOOKS, page 18 sn’t going to affect me, but I government street According toannounced Hamilton via FedEx. government should run. He “We’ll dobeour job, ” Christine said County Klarryse theofAdministration. county’s share in ensville Town Council, on it wasn’t going toheld affect me,on but street shop. According toour Hamilton viaIshould FedEx. Administration. became a member 1988, and that event isinone the biggest in the After itshop. was announced that he would County CFO Klarryse ck See was Savannah Deuter, the county’s share in Stevensville Town Council, Al became a member in 1988, and that event is one of the biggest in the After it was that he would check was Savannah Deuter, agent for 18 years here the Bitterroot, and also went through damage material.” m. below for than Boddy. agent for 18 years here in the Bitterroot, and also He went through damage material.” Zoom. See below for than Boddy. ned that itlearned would only take just City Public Works Director, Donny The customer Sometimes they was a frequent commenter Gibson that it would only take just City Public Works Director, Donny The customer Sometimes they got into it because he owns thein Paper For him, the experience has been Wednesday, March 27, the retiring, he was asked to and was was a frequent commenter Gibson on graduated high school in ary 27, town Jenelle got into it because he thevalley. Paper valley. For him, the experience has been On Wednesday, March 27, the retiring, hespeak, was asked to speak, and was who graduated high school in January 27, town clerk Jenelle theowns Army for 21 years, his organizational and uctions and aclerk link motherapy and But COVID-19 in the Army for 21 years, his organizational and instructions and a link See COUNTY, page 10 theirpage chemotherapy and But COVID-19 seemed conwill tell their ittle mistake and we will all be Ramer, the building is used for snow See COUNTY, 10 seemed conwill tell one little mistake and we will all be Ramer, the building is used for snow Clip in downtown Hamilton. It was a “chance to meet with a lot of great rroot Valley Chamber of Commerce introduced by Jodi Mitchell, his daughat council meetings during Joan Mell, an attorney y of 2023. She has so far Clip in downtown Hamilton. It was a “chance to meet with a lot of great Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce introduced by Jodi Mitchell, his daughat council meetings during Joan Mell, an attorney familiar with the profile of the May of 2023. She has so far houd told council and in theSteinhoff meeting. Five familiar with the profile of the fundraising skills, and discipline, have been puthave to been put to Berthoud told the council and te August helate was wasthe no joke. “It tothe join the meeting. Five fundraising skills, and discipline, fused and unOver victims that a loved one has ng.” said that he heard plow storage and for other maintein 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 maintesuggested to him that he get involved people all over the valley,” and all of it d a well-attended mid-day event ter-in-law and the current executive mpleted ahosted semester of acollege suggested to him that get people all over the valley,” and all of it apublic well-attended event ter-in-law and the currentfrom executive themid-day last administration. In from wasHamilton, recvictims, buthe wishes completed semester of college the last administration. InHamilton, was reclar public meetings victims, but wishes ence that she was having good use asinvolved chair oflanded the Ball committee. similar meetings that the cancer I potential felt audience that she was having good use asCowboy chair oflanded the Cowboy Ball committee. familiar with course of so herbad in jail, or that a prize t submitted the track record of the company nance equipment. According Ratold that the cancer got so I potential felt familiar with course ofothers herbad in jail,rewarding.” or that a prize about the track record ofannual the company nance equipment. According Ratotogot network. He then got onto the board has been “extremely rewarding.” members, giving their annual report, director. Al gave a history of theto chamdual) her transcript to network. He then got onto the board has been “extremely for members, giving their report, director. Al gave a history of the chamthat within the commuand submitted her transcript public comment, Crews told ognized for stepping in were held in that others within the commupublic comment, Crews told ognized for stepping in (virtual) were held in Freeman said the committee hopes to raise ble streaming the meetthe process, decade with has been won, but a fee needs been eradicated. like I couldn’t n Ramsey told how it was not very mer, it is the original roof, which has Freeman said the committee hopes to raise 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 wing 2023 and talking about what ber, and spoke about important memviding proof of compLeting 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 memnity would help her look out providing proofand ofthe compLeting 1. nity would this helpyear, her look out 2021. council that those makto handle the prosecution $50,000 for the expansion of the rodeo Staub the Boxxe to be paid for release of the the council that those makto handle the prosecution .have Steinhoff stated that the comsome significant leaks and insulation verstreet had breathe, like I on the internet. She said $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 the executive director. 2020. Since then he has been the adviplanned for the upcoming bers during that time that led up to him Overstreet had breathe, like I ings on internet. She said ociated courses. These are 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 for their safety. At least one associated courses. These are n addition toJohn the for their safety. At“They’re least onejust ohn Dowd chines. In addition to the by Dowd chines. became susShoppe, Staub funds. The scammers will ing public comment should caseload of Town Attorney has supposedly been in the state issues. Ramer believes the new roof bucking chutes. getting old,” he said. ery on October was being water became susShoppe, 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 chutes. “They’re just getting old,” he said. Throughout that time, he knew sor for Jodi, helping her transition into During the meeting, it was also taking on the position. ormer YouTube chano of several criteria surgery onappliOctober 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. of the potential victims she the former YouTube chantwo of several criteria appliortunity to learn of the potential victims she In addition toIn the custom leathopportunity to learn picious when haswhile now commonly use a getting legitimate addition to the custom leathnunced times already, and each time left will cut down on the heating bill and “They need to be replaced. They’re banged picious when has now commonly use a legitimate address the mayor, not the Greg Overstreet he was seven times already, and each time left will cut down on the heating bill and 2021 for ostomy boarded, or what 55 board members and participated the role. Al will be retiring in August this that long-time member, Al “The story of the Bitterroot Valley “They need to be replaced. They’re getting banged ts must meet to be eligible address the mayor, not the Greg Overstreet while he was 23, 2021 for ostomy boarded, whatand aided was aorresident atparticipated aa local “The story of the Bitterroot Valley 55 board members the role. Al will be retiring in August this announced that long-time member, AlJake’s Studio hey had was no longer cants must meet tolonger be eligible ut and participate in aided was resident at a local nel they had no ollowing the closure ofwas athe longtime erwork, is featuring about and participate in Dominic Farrenkopf (right) awards recognition to Rose Allen (left. Photo courtesy considering recovered address, butto will be ready to Following the closure ofthe aChamber longtime erwork, Studio is featuring ayers with the bill for the cleanup. allow better dry storage of equipment Dominic Farrenkopf (right) awards recognition Rose Allen Photo courtesy considering recovered address, but will be ready up. Bucking stock can be hard on metal.” taxpayers with bill for cleanup. allow better dry storage of equipment in of the greatest growth in the year. After Al spoke, Jodi stood to(left. thank hell, will be retiring and stepping is the story ofJake’s optimism, strugoval, the fi nal Isome imagine water a scholarship. audience. He also said, “This hospitalized, and then recovup. Bucking stock can be hard on metal.” extended nursing facility and Chamber is the story of optimism, strugin some of the greatest growth in the year. After Al 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 recovprocess of developextended nursing facility and king but they had set up ensville Main Street business, Rivthe work of more than a dozen local the process of developworking but they had set up the customapproximately grab the package from a porch Stevensville Main Street business, Rivthe work of more than a dozen local Dominic Farrenkopf. nhoff then asked if there was anythe customapproximately grab the package from a porch Dominic Farrenkopf. Steinhoff then asked if there was anyorganization’s history. According to him for all his help and to remind him from the Chamber leadership.. gle and triumphs,” said Al. He said the The 10th annual cowboy ball – which actually Another of these requirement in the boarding to be had to be provided with a ride gle and triumphs,” said Al. He said the organization’s history. According to him for all his help and to remind him back from the Chamber leadership.. The 10th annual cowboy ball – which actually Another of these requireis not a question and answer” ering, from Covid-19. Mell treatment the boarding to had be to be provided with a climbing plan, this a ride isage notand a question and answer” from Covid-19. Mell ing a climbing plan, this Mist, a new business has recently and artists. Many of these See COUNCIL, page 21ering, w Facebook page. Hower’s age and $60,000 in21 orbut front door or when it arrives. er’s Mist, ain new business haseven recently andfor regional artists. Many ofhim, these See COUNCIL, page gnnts the was doing, or even could athing new Facebook page. Hower’sregional $60,000 inbank door when it arrives. the was doing, or could what washim, meant to be a to six-month he was supposed tofront speak for year 10 Mitchell has been with the Chamoverarching goal the Chamber has iscity that each applicant started 11the years ago couldn’t be held last to the as well overarching goalwork forwork the Chamber has what was meant toto be a six-month he was supposed to held speak for year 10 Mitchell has been with the“It’s Chamcancer journey. like,” recalls ments iscity that each applicant started 11“They years agoonly but couldn’t last k’s meeting will covtheas bank as well asonly to the colon cancer journey. like,” recalls session. public comment. ” did the at no charge to week’s meeting will coved at the same location. Howevartists have not shown their in the particular cash, all of always direct the be direct session. “It’s public comment. ” did the work at no charge to opened at the same location. Howevartists have not shown their work in members of the public the particular cash, all of “They always the ever, members of the public appointment to the position lasted 12 minutes. or over 36 years, and spent much always been to keep businesses connectbmit a 500-word essay disBoxxe Shoppe. due to the pandemic – has been upgraded this always been to keep businesses connectappointment to the position lasted 12 minutes. for over 36 years, and spent much submit a 500-word essay disday afterber that Overstreet. “This essuading following agenda Boxxe Shoppe. due to the pandemic – has been upgraded this The day after that Overstreet. “This er the following agenda any worries about the Bitterroot Valley before, so there details thethe which was“Ito victim tothat send it,membership ‘noto signature The of mayor had said previousthe town. “I just wanted er, dissuading any worries the the Bitterroot Valley before, soyears, there details of the which was victim send ‘no signature The mayor had said previousthe town. just wanted to had he tried to access theplays and he enjoyed every moment Jodi stated the sing thewas role hunting “It’s common sense to me,” who had tried to access theabout years, and he enjoyed every moment Jodi stated that theit,membership year. cussing the hunting cs: “It’s common sense to me,” ery, isfrauduwhen Icheck realized year. topics: geover, itchangeover, will remain place ofthat should be aanswering lot of interest inand the new surgery, he was is when I realized transaction. being required,’” she adds. Fredplays Upchurch, Savannah Deuter Mark Oswald hold the given to Deuter by the Ravalli County Fish and WIldlife Associitarole will remain ahe place of should be a lot of interest in the new transaction. being fraudurequired,’” she adds. ly would be publicly thank Joan for helpFred Upchurch, Savannah Deuter and Mark Oswald hold the check given to Deuter by the Ravalli County Fish and WIldlife AssociThe Town of Stevensville recognized attorney Joan Mell, of it.thank “It’s been afor good ride for numbers have been “trending every ly that he would be answering publicly Joan helpshe says, pointing out that red The Town Stevensville recognized attorney Joan aup Mell, book page said it was not of it. “It’s been a29 good ride for 29 numbers have been “trending every Review overall she says, pointing outyear that red “This is of the first we’ve ever done aup fully Facebook page said it was not nosed with that I was not • Review overall “This is the first year we’ve ever done fully After two months oftwo renovations material. There are 16 artists in total Unfortunatelently deThe Bank Secrecy Act diagnosed with that I was not art. After months of renovations material. There are 16 artists in total ation. Photo courtesy Fred Upchurch. Unfortunatelently deThe Bank Secrecy Act ation. Photo courtesy Fred Upchurch. years,” 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 years,” said Al. “I’m looking forward to year.” However, 2023 saw the highest center, for filling in while town attorney Greg Overstreet See RCFW, page 3 questions from the public. ing me and helping the town, ” ctives and desired flags abound when seniors are ssible. Berthoud asked catered dinner,” said Freeman. The University center, for filling inofwhile town Greg objectives and desired taking Covid taking eID-19. hidden while behind brown-paper covfar, covand not thesoowners are always accessible. Berthoud catered dinner,” said Freeman. TheOverstreet University ly, it asked was notsoly, from 1970 requires banks to COVID-19. Covid hidden behind brown-paper far, and the owners aremanded always was from ofattorney 1970 requires banks to being on manded the other side andother partaking,” being scammed. “If a person being on the side andwith partaking,” Crews alsoit said that they said Overstreet. omes ofas the public being scammed. “If akeep person also saidlike that said outcomes ofas the public ofPictured Montana Catering Service will provide the had Covid-19. Mell are, l to r, Overstreet, windows, Jake’s Studio opened more. “We allthey kinds atience she worked was obviously seriously enough. Staub’s firstwelcoming senior citizen track of withdrawals of of Montana Catering Service will provide theof had Covid-19. Pictured with Mell are, l to r, Overstreet, ered windows, Jake’s Studio opened welcoming more. “We like allOverstreet. kinds for patience she worked “I was obviously seriously enough. Staub’sCrews first senior citizen keep track of withdrawals he added, specifically referring to the See CHAMBER, page 5 is 80 years old, and all of a he added, specifically referring to the See CHAMBER, page 5 ersations isdinner. 80 years old, andare all of a or by should beoftime prepared for some conversations oors March 1. mediums,” said Lottermoser’s Desserts provided 4H members. time having members of members $10,000 more in order should beof prepared forsaid some weakened,” said its doors March 1. mediums,” Lottermoser’s ugh the issues. dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. having of $10,000 or more in order Mayor Steve Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and very weakened,” said 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 sudden they’re coming into the The Boxxe Shoppe’s new location • Provide an update he new “It business will feature business Suzette Smith. encountered the commuSee STEVI, page 2 commu“interesting comments” from Greg Overstreet talks about hispartner, recent brush with death duewith to The new business will feature business Suzette Smith. rstreet. hit encountered See page 2 bank “interesting comments” from Greg Overstreet talks about hispartner, recent brush death dueSTEVI, tothe m Crews, former mayor Overstreet. “It hit bank to5withdraw $15,000, it $15,000, Stacie Barker. Photo by Victoria Howell. Jim Crews, former mayor to5withdraw it COWBOY at 901of S.the 1st Street in Hamilton. See BALL page 4 BALL page 4 Stacie Barker. by Victoria Howell. See SURVIVING, page at 901displayed S.the 1startists Streetdisplayed innity. Hamilton. See COWBOY See SURVIVING, page by Michael Howell e customonsite leatherwork by Karen Some artists such cirStaub is by Photo Michael Howell custom leatherwork by Karen Some of such cirnity. Staub is ‘spidy’ Covid. Photo by Victoria Howell. See SCAMMERS, 2 Covid. Photo by Victoria Howell. See page SCAMMERS, page 2 makes my sense tingle.” makes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” The Bitterroot Mountains near Stevesnville. Still no snow on the valley floor, but there could be this weekend. Photo by John Dowd. See PLAN, page 2 Photo by Nathan Boddy. See PLAN, page 2 ermoser, Lottermoser, one of the owners. wereHer previouswere participants in the Boddy.in the Photo by Nathan one ofHer the owners. previous participants week the Ravalli County Commissioners ap-Stevensville is grounded inisthe Sheridan-style formercowboys, gallery, but the business plan ohn Dowd barns, famous artists with OnaMarch 9th, members ofLast the This school the Stevensville theyear, Ravalli County Commissioners apwork grounded in the Sheridan-style former gallery, but theabusiness plan by John Dowd barns, cowboys, famous artists with On March 9th, members ofLast the week This school year, the proved adoption of a memorandum of understandoling 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 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 ohn of the franchise, many should not noand the south portions of the valley, Exit Realty team will continue workJohnDowd Dowd partment of Criminal Investigations by ofpartment the franchise, many should not noand the south portions of the valley, Exit Realty team and will continue workbyJohn JohnDowd Dowd of While Criminal Investigations ing with theof Ravalli County DUI Task Force ern floralWestern patterns. In addition Smith the space. Hamilton business, that hails Inthat the theme isover pre-statehood, preparticipation in the last of fourteen requiring to advance ing with thequalification Ravalli County DUIdidn’t Task Force floral patterns. addition Smith over space. A Hamilton business, hails the isinvestigation. pre-statehood, or preparticipation inAfter the last fourteen requiring qualification to advance tice thetook change attheme all,took and itor may lead separated at Victor Crossing. the ing and marketing as one. “We (DCI) will be doing the tice the change atthe all, and itWhile may lead separated at Victor Crossing. After the ing and marketing as one. “Weand didn’t (DCI) will be doing the investigation. Protection Agency. The letter National Forest 1987 Forest aspen and whitebark pine; the commissioners stated MAPS Media Institute to produce a video designed rOn leatherwork, Karen is also an RIver’s Mist was an art co-op, the Protection Agency. The letter the commissioners stated National Forest 1987 Forest aspen and whitebark pine; Texas, has been working to en1889, and the contest is still looking agricultural and leadership competito the state level and secured invitaMAPS Media Institute to produce a video designed Michael Howell 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 invitaince January 2, Exit Realty in the to some positive growth in the future. sale, the south portion was purchased want to change a whole bunch right by Since Michael Monday, April 1st, Howell around 4:30 According totoHamilton Police DepartJanuary 2, Exit Realty in the some positive growth in the future. sale, the south to portion was purchased want to change a whole bunch right On Monday, April 1st, around 4:30 According to Hamilton Police Departhelp parents keep tabs ontions their children’s behavmplished woodworker, creating contains recommendations manage timber to provide that “Ravalli County objects Plan. age a love ofPolice artthrough ina young people for participants. Participants must tions in Butts, their yearlong effort to qualify tions to compete atto state in all twelve to help parents keep tabs on their children’s behavaccomplished woodworker, creating that “Ravalli County objects contains recommendations Plan. manage timber to provide courage love of art in young people for participants. Participants must tions in their yearlong effort to qualify compete at state in all twelve rroot hasBitterroot gone some big Last year, the previous Exit Realty by Kathy and the north by out of the gate,” said Lendman. m. Hamilton officers were ment Chief of Police, Steve Snavely, has gone through some big Last year, thePolice, previous Exit Realty by Kathy Butts,ior. and the north by out of the gate,” said Lendman. See ART, page p.m.from Hamilton Police officers were ment Chief of Snavely, See6Steve ART, page iety of furniture to A eges, valley. do in this, they be high students, 9th to 12th for the6and nextand level of competition at the toior. events. aTo variety of pieces from furniture toschool forest products and jobs; unmitigated impacts concerning the Draft SEIS forDraft new record decision inshooting the valley. To do this, they have be high school students, 9th to 12th forto the next level of competition at the events. but many the valley may franchise owners, Tina and Max ColeLendman. When asked how this change will olved inpieces achanges, with ahave robbery there will be athere coroner’s inquest concerning the SEIS for Aof new record of decision forest products jobs; and toThe unmitigated impacts to but many in the valley may franchise owners, Tina and Max ColeLendman. When asked how this change will The deadline closed on involved in a shooting with a robbery will be a coroner’s inquest The deadline closed on Victoria Howell if it would be possible DUI Task Force approved the creation ofthe by Victoria Howell if it would be possible lry boxes. She prides herself that ed a at county-wide showgrades. 95th State FFA Convention inhas Billings 2023-24 district championships The DUI Task Force approved creation of year, the facility took in just under Victoria Howell The sign for Jake’s Studio, on Stejewelry boxes. She prides herself that created a contest, county-wide contest, showgrades. 95th State FFA Convention inhas Billings 2023-24 district championships by Michael Howell created that did not include mining as review process of at least 45 days and any drilling. by John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rockby Victoria Howell year, the facility took in just under e aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though the franchise split affect buyers and sellers in the valley, The sign for Jake’s Studio, on Stepect the Riverside Conoco Conwhere DCI will present their findings. county owned/maintained the Gold Butterfly. Concernwas issued on December 17, retain old growth status in all by John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rocknot be aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though the franchise split affect buyers and sellers in the valley, suspect at the Riverside Conoco Conwhere DCI will present their findings. the Gold Butterfly. Concerncounty owned/maintained was issued on December 17, retain old growth status in all toart, put envelopes on envelopes arywork 18,participant’s for filing objecVictoria Howell his property which in effect with the highway, which is aastate addressed when the private land was Mischief Room last May and commissioners toCorvallis put onwould January 18, for filing objecby Victoria Howell his property which in effect with the highway, which is aaLendman state addressed when the private land was er isall done her two ng the love of and Florence schools inthe April. for Stevensville include: Mischief Room last May and commissioners her work isown done by her own two and spent every penny. casing the participant’s love of art, Corvallis and Florence schools inthe April. for Stevensville include: venville’s main drag, beckons visitors an eligible sector under the FAST up to 60 days required for$240,000 Covered US Materials has annouies Bluegrass Association, there will ight affect them. Fortunately, rights that pertained tomain the Bitterroot in valley, Realty is Exit still the said that itCritical will not change apenny. $240,000 and spent every ience Store. Theby engagement took Snavely stated that an inquest iswould also venville’s drag, beckons visitors ies Bluegrass Association, there will a es might affect them. Fortunately, that pertained to the Bitterroot in valley, Realty is still the Lendman said that it will not change venience Store. The engagement took stated that an inquest isAct. also ing the scope ofnew the analysis treatment units. According to Exit roads from heavy equipment 2021 accompanied byrights aSnavely Draft Dominic Farrenall the doors and then shut off access to Stevensville River highway, because now you’re going to sold to a new owner and Fish, Wildlife roads from heavy equipment ing the scope of the analysis 2021 accompanied by a Draft treatment units. According to signed off on it. The project involved the creation ofthe all the doors and then Dominic Farrento the Draft Supplemenshut off access to Stevensville River highway, because now you’re going to sold to a owner and Fish, Wildlife s, using no lasers or CNC masigned off on it. The project involved creation of the Bitterroot’s love of the state. have been the most active, though all Over 200 students in StevensAgronomy led by Sidney Mctions 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 Mcasmin Shinn, founder and There are no paid employees; it’s an allThe Sheep Creek mine, a proposed But in December 2020, the Permitting Projects. In the case of the McDermitt nced that it was going to start exploThe annual Montana Rockies be no break from the music, and, “No rding to Kim Lendman, now the Valley. When they sold it, the fransame company. Additionally, accordin. Photo by John Dowd. ce after the suspect threatened and standard procedure in these types of Jasmin Shinn, founder and There are no paid employees; it’s an allThe annual Montana Rockies be no break from the music, and, “No according to Kim Lendman, now the Valley. When they sold it, the fransame company. Additionally, accordin. Photo by John Dowd. place after the suspect threatened and standard procedure in these types of pf, activities director put valentine cards in he Stevensville Town CounPark, a 20-acre park on the east bank have two accesses for trucks pulling and Parks got involved. The once-pria Forest Service press release and logging trucks, mostly, the letter quotes the BitterSEIS that provides a site-spea set of easily accessible items that had secret hiding 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 TR Smart Procedures is a softschools in the valley are welcome to ville’s agricultural education program Casland, 1st place individual with nvironmental Statement ATR Procedures aofficer softschools in the valley aretowelcome toLendman, ville’s agricultural education program Casland, 1st place individual rare earth element mine on is claims Council added mining thesituations. list. The Project, which is athe Transparency Proratory drilling every year 2023. tal Environmental Statement Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up. Just get up there and play.” ent owner of the valley half chise was split between thesituations. north ing to the whole Bitterroot volunteer organization. But Shinn said utive director ofnorth 1Smart Horse ortedly charged at the responding involved shooting See EXIT, page 12since Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up. Just get up there and with play.” current owner of the north valley half chise was split between the north ing tojust Lendman, whole Bitterroot volunteer organization. But said 12 executive director of 1Farrenkopf Horse reportedly charged at the responding officer involved shooting See EXIT, page Sapphire Lutheran them. really as split on whether toon accept just to the north of the private piece of boats, and you’ve come out ofnot the vate piece now belongs to the state compartments where someone could stash some at Sapphire Lutheran them. Farrenkopf cil was split whether to accept just toreally the north of the private piece ofthe and you’ve just come out of the vate piece now belongs toShinn the state root Forest Plan’s Forest-wide cific forest plan amendment about 90% of the proposed but not limited to, the impacts compartments where someone could stash some design company, now based in participate. Some of the schools even learn about aboats, wide range of agriculteam members Quinn Rahl, Kyra Desroot Forest Plan’s Forest-wide but 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, Kyra Desstretching over 4,500 acres on Bitterrofirst mine to be placed on the dashject, the Department of Interior annouThey announced last spring that they ft SEIS) for the Gold Bluegrass Festival is returning to For some of these bands, this will cer. “We have seen tremendous supTime Draft Horse Rescue it costs about $200 per month to feed (Draft SEIS) for the Gold Bluegrass Festival is returning to For some of these bands, this will officer. “We have seen tremendous supAt A Time Draft Horse Rescue it costs about $200 per month to feed omes in Hamilton, is liked the idea. He asked all piece of park land near the property. Crews contacted the county Stevi Wye at 45 miles per hour there and is a developed fishing access site. drugs or hide a small flask of whiskey. The aim was Homes in Hamilton, is liked the idea. He asked a small piece of park land near the property. Crews contacted the county Stevi Wye at 45 miles per hour there and is a developed fishing access site. drugs or hide a small flask of whiskey. The aim was ilton. However, after moving to include the contest in their curricutural careers and practices during the Jarlais, and Teigen Hackett. Management Wildlife Retreatment areas are within an to Willow Creek Road. Due to defining old-growth stanHamilton. However, after moving to include the contest in their curricutural careers and practices during the Jarlais, and Teigen Hackett. ot National Forest land at the headwaboard’s Covered list was the Hermosa nced a five-day public comment period. would begin drilling in September of Victor. On Saturday, April 13, the be their first time, and for others that to Willow Creek Road. Due to Management Wildlife Re-that defining stantreatment are withinOn anthere.” Theinofficers attempted to provide port, and weold-growth greatly appreciate allappreciate erfly Project, aThe Bitterroot Victor. Saturday, April 13,“gentle the be“gentle their first time, and for others these giants.” Then there are ity Corvallis, got a bridge, nice attempted to provide port, and we greatly allareas Butterfly Project, a Bitterroot king community students schools facility inofficers Corvallis, gotitem aatnice giants.” Then there are ensville bridge, an item that was and negotiated thenegotiated donation of the are going to under be accidents “But I these think it’s piece on the provide parents a learning opportunity to see the asking the community students Stevensville an that was at schools and the donation of the are going tobe beto accidents there.” “But Iby think it’s [the piece on the todoprovide parents a[the learning opportunity toin see the tana,the themeasures organization owners lum. school day the dedicated and Ag Mechanics led Selwyn HackMontana, the organization owners lum. school day under the dedicated and Ag Mechanics led by Selwyn Hackters of theshe West Forkdaycares ofto the Bitterroot mine in Arizona in 2023 during the It was extended when the Burns Paiute 2025. But latest NOI filed April Neely Center will again hosting this professionally, the event is the area designated for insect and resource and financial limitasource Objective to “Maintain dards. Some objections to the -saving to the suspect, that support,” said Snavely. He was Neely 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 limitat lastForest week when was veterinary bills, therapy, training, and life-saving measures the suspect, that support,” said Snavely. He was send his residents a and to make onal project that idered 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 veterinary bills, therapy, training, and boost last week when she was various ways in which any young person can hide 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 team have fallen in love with the According to the contest orgaengaging instruction of ag teachers ett, 1st place individual with team and team fallen inon love with the received According tolopes. theof contest orgaengaging instruction ag teachers ett, 1st place individual with team any River, has have been placed theby Federal Biden administration. Since then, seveTribe submitted ations, letterof of protest and for the 2025 season did not include Last year envelopes. the music. This spring festival always asufficient treat. Conroy highlighted o was then transported by ambuespecially proud of this during atreatment time Last year envethe music. This spring music festival always asufficient treat. Conroy highlighted tions, Ravalli County would old-growth habitat new decision were disease because of the who was then transported ambuespecially proud this during atreatment time le love this special envelopes and ented with aValencheck for $7500 other associated costs to rehabilitate old-growth habitat disease because ofmusic Ravalli County would new decision were received ting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome of see what use the land is tothe the town. “I city to have, whether or not you put their substance use from casual inspections. little love this special envelopes and des nearly 13,000 acres associated costs to rehabilitate presented with aValencheck for $7500 meeting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome oftoHackett see what use the land is to the town. “Iother city to have, whether or not you put their substance use from casual inspections. includes nearly 13,000 acres and the people. One of the ways nizers, last year there were over 210 Josette and Trevor Motley. members Noah Tan, Erik Potter, and state and the people. One of the ways nizers, last year there were over 210 Josette Hackett and Trevor Motley. members Noah Tan, Erik Potter, and lopes were so full they The project is now Permitting Council’s FAST-41 list for ral mining projects have been added is currently listed as “in progress.” drilling and, so far, no Plan of Operaand fundraiser will feature 18 bands one newer band by the interesting ce to the hospital. He expired there in American history that he believes is lopes were so full they The project is now and fundraiser will feature 18 bands one newer band by the interesting lance to the hospital. He expired there in American history that he believes is e’s Day. decorate them for each to the county. The 1.52-acre the access dispute. only see a liability,” said Gibson. money into developing it,” said Moton suitable timberland to dense pockets of dead and dynot be able to accommodate by the January 18 deadline these horses. When they’re fi nally ready mrt representatives of JCCS, an Glenda Wiles, Director of the DUI Task Force, 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, mmercial and non-comhave been showing that love has entries, and this year there could be Students then have the option to put Matthew Walker. 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. had to be emptied more really popular, and “fast track” federal review and permitthe Covered Project list which currently The Transparency list contains 37 tion, required by the Bitterroot Natiofrom all over the area, and beyond. name of “Release the Squirrels.” Even m his wounds and was pronounced seeing the lowest support for lawpopular, en- forand had to be emptied more really from all over said the area, and beyond. name of “Release the Squirrels.” Even from his wounds and was pronounced seeing theing lowest law enAbout four years resident. Then people e, which located adjacent tomostly the Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he looked up thelooked ley. “There are so many cars out there, what shesaid tells parents is, “If you don’t look, About four years resident. Then people unting fiis rm with acontest. branch for adoption, most can be driven ormany piece, which located adjacent to thedo Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he up thesupport ley. “There are so cars out there, viable populations trees. They claim the areaclaim the necessary maintenance having to with the what she tells parents is,will “If you don’t look, accounting fiis rm with acontest. branch for adoption, most can be driven or through their art The even more, with full participation their knowledge to the test as FFA Conduct of Chapter Meeting: team the necessary maintenance support viable populations mostly having to do with thesupport ing trees. They the area ial vegetative treatment than once. growing every year. been through their art The even more, with full participation their knowledge to the test as FFA Conduct of Chapter Meeting: team ting. lists 13 mines. projects with reported status showing nal Forest Service’s permitting process, These bands will play for free, and afor Conroy, and his wife, Tari, get up mercial vegetative treatment d. forcement ever. He added, “Hamilton than once. growing every year. ristin Kruse utive Director Jaqueline Stevens. The These bands will play free, and a Conroy, and his wife, Tari, will get up o, a resident came could drop off valendead. forcement ever. He added, “Hamilton by Kristin Kruse utive Director Jaqueline Stevens. The rroot River on the northwest side said she had a real problem with old minutes and found that the land I think it can be used for parking. But then you don’t see. If you don’t see, then you don’t ago, a resident came could drop off valenBitterroot River on the northwest side said she had athe real problem with old minutes and found that the land Imembers think can be used for parking. But ridden, and some just become “pasture ted in from Hamilton. Part of contest the then you don’t see. If it you don’t see, then you don’t came aThe similar art from all the place high schools in valley. members through nationally sancmembers Zane Deering, Teigen Hackridden, and some just become “pasture located in Hamilton. Part of the during the project, nor the of old-growth dependent logging of old growth, potenis2020 impacted by mountain pine idea came from a similar art contest from all the high schools in the valley. members through nationally sancZane Deering, Teigen Hackof old-growth dependent is impacted by mountain pine during the project, nor the logging of old growth, potenCouncil was established under In April 2025, a list of Transparensix “completed,” 30 “in progress” and has been submitted. new one will take the stage every half and play, along with their friend Tim in a 55,000 acre area of The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office is a great to be a police officer.” center opened its doors in after new one will take the stage every half and play, along with their friend Tim within a 55,000 acre area of Farrenkopf to see tines to fill the enveThe Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office is a great place to be a police officer.” center opened its doors in 2020 after e bridge, was offered to the Town this piece of land. “It’s where two was donated on the condition that looking long term, if you have propSee VALENTINES, page 10 tines to fill the enveto Farrenkopf to see of the bridge, was offered to the Town this piece of land. “It’s where two was donated on the condition that looking long term, if you have propSee VALENTINES, page 10 ction forHouston, awarding that gift pets.” See DUI, page 10 held Down in Texas right af-Texas These also include Trapper Creek tioned career and leadership developett, Kealie Hixson, Margaret pets.” selection for awarding that gift in 2020. That first levy was to the drawing board. ohn first to be created in the last “It really opened the See DUI, page 10 they held in Houston, right afThese also include Trapper Creek Job tioned career and leadership developett, Kealie Hixson, Margaret Kuntz, rehabilitation of the road after species. ” US The letter notes that beetle, Douglas-fir bark beetle, tial toIn wildlife and to the Fixing America’s Surface Transcy Projects was adopted. The purpose one “planned.” The one “planned” Critical Materials hasnotes not yet hour. Ezzell on bass. by John Down first to be created in the last “It really opened the in 2020. That first was to the drawing board. d Police Department all his 26 years with the departbeetle, Douglas-fir bark beetle, rehabilitation of thelevy road after species. ”Kuntz, The letter that tial impacts toIn wildlife and toJob ucked on Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus Stevens put their heads hour. Ezzell on bass. t Hamilton inevents theaway Sapphire Mounand Hamilton Police Department all his 26 years with the depart017 by Ravalli County for use as aimpacts roads converge, the bank isStevens incrediit would be maintained and utilized erty on the west side of the river, then Tucked away on Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus and put their heads forest in the Sapphire Mounin 2017 by Ravalli County for use as aand roads converge, the bank is“provide incrediitand would be maintained and utilized erty on the west side ofestablished the river, then online voting and according 1 Horse At A Time was established he of September 11, 2001. Corps and many homeschoolers. “I ment events contests. Adelaide Meyer, Cierra Palmer, and permanent and asked for $9.5 One of the problems, ac50 years. To do this, they will door to some interesting was online voting and according 1 Horse At A Time was ter the events of September 11, 2001. Corps and many homeschoolers. “I ment events and contests. Adelaide Meyer, Cierra Palmer, and portation Act (FAST Act) that was of the additional list was to project is the Sheep Creek project. A responded to emails or phone calls One band that continues to return According to Conroy, the festival’s 50 years. To do this, they will door tomistletoe some permanent and for $9.5 One ofconsolthe problems, acued a of press release that detailed ment, Snavely noted there have only the Draft SEIS limits scope mistletoe and western the project isthat complete. Ravalli Willow Creek Road. oeast the north oftoFort Owen State together to decide what was needed One band continues to asked return According tothe Conroy, the the festival’s issued asite. press release that detailed ment, Snavely noted there have only interesting the project is complete. Ravalli the Draft SEIS limits scope Willow Road. dwarf and western ntial river access bly steep… I Creek think there are liability for recreational within five you have access to potentially just the of Fort Owen State together to decide what was needed Corvallis. potential river access site. bly steep… Idwarf there are liability forpurposes recreational purposes within you access to potentially consoltains east of Corvallis. TR wanted to find anorth way to was astonished, last year, tothink have that To contend at the state level, Tasia Rohbock. by Shinn in 2018. She’s originally CCS branch manager, Andrea million, which Butler said cording tohave Butler, was, “we asHopefully, the third try need toAndrea ask the community conversations with ATR wanted to find atry way to was astonished, last year, to have that To contend at the state level, Tasia Rohbock. signed into law by President Obama inItto public access to their environmental permitting timeline is shifting scheduled tofive be from the Bitterroot Star concerning ispeople,” the Johnny Campbell Band, visiting purpose is “to promote and encourby Shinn in 2018. She’s originally from tothe JCCS branch manager, “Hopefully, the third need ask the community conversations with people,” million, which Butler said cording tofrom Butler, was, “we the asevent and investigation. However, been three of these types of shootings. is the Summit Career Center, a or not needed in community. They is the Johnny Campbell Band, visiting purpose is “to promote and encourevent and investigation. However, been three of these types of shootings. County objects to of its environmental conseBitterroot National Forest spruce budworm damage. During the tenure of former issues… is the fastest part of the years. idate highway property into the Town Park is the Summit Career Center, a or not needed in the community. They of itsTeigen environmental consespruce budworm damage. County objects to shifting Bitterroot National Forest During the tenure of former issues… It is the fastest part ofstudents the years. idate highway property into the Town The original proposal was The next glass recycling event in button, cell phone batteries (out of ure theorganization beauty of the state and much participation,” said Lander. must compete and rank in FFA Creed Speaking: The original proposal was was exorbitant and occurred sumed people knew what the emerman, charm,” commented to pass a levy, which BVCC said Butter, speaking about 1 Horse At A Time Germany where she grew up around The next glass recycling event in button, cell phone batteries (out of feature the beauty of the state and much participation,” said Lander. students must compete and rank in FFA Creed Speaking: Teigen December 2015. Under “FAST-41”, as it review and authorization schedules, posted on December 2. listing. from Nashville. They will be joined by age old-time bluegrass music.” The 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 y little information is available at However, these are always a danger of profit that offers a came up with the concept of career from Nashville. They will be joined by age old-time bluegrass music.” The verythe little information is available atandthat However, these are a of danger of or back Jim Crews, owner ofand land channel the deepest part of thealways Vickie Motley, parkat board memof Stevensville. IStevensville. think It’s something nonprofit organization that offers a never came up with the concept ofgeneral career mayor Jim Crews, the owner of“We land channel and the deepest part the Vickie Motley, park board memof Ianalysis think It’s something financial burden of the project quences analysis to vegetation, Although in officials have stated the Although in general financial burden of the project quences to vegetation, officials have that the the Bitterroot isbecause March 9th, 2024, the phone). This is last minute info ve to the community, know what to expect,” the top half, or above the district Hackett drawn in August of 2020 the were Bitterroot Valley Community rroot Community has to do twice before their recent “Ask and Listen” the Bitterroot is March 9th, 2024, the phone). This is last info so to give back toAugust the community, and “We never know what to expect,” the top half, ortrustees above at the district Hackett horses. She’s always been aalways horse fan, one ofValley the top four vote came to be called, federal agencies inpromoting greater and According to the dashboard site, However, Harvey Kaye, Chairman bands from all over the valley, MisMRBA has 300 members, andmembers, they withdrawn in oftried 2020 Bitterroot Community has tried to dostated twice before their recent “Ask and Listen” because the trustees were Bitterroot Valley Community scareer time. the job, but he added that fortunately, horses. She’s been asominute horse was one ofValley the top four vote training program targetcenter, which is modeled after aaccountability highly bands from all over the valley, MisMRBA has 300 andfan, they this time. the job, but he added that fortunately, e river on the northeast side had channel. If you were to develop that ber, said that nothing had been done free career training program targetcenter, which is modeled after a highly RDO Equipment Co. at the river on the northeast side had channel. If you were to develop that ber, said that nothing had been done RDO Equipment Co. the pileated woodpecker and agreement with the proposed to Ravalli County and believe project is designed to improve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north if you don’t have batteries to recycle ght their once successful art said Hafer, saying that art entries level to advance. The Western FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton unsure of exactly how the College was.” However, there ge (BVCC) trustee and without success. campaign, which helped the to Ravalli County and believe the pileated woodpecker and project is designed to improve agreement with the proposed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north if you don’t have batteries to recycle thought their once successful art said Hafer, saying that art entries level to advance. The Western FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton volved with environmental review and a more efficient process.” Projects in the project sponsor has proposed the of Critical Materials, the company soula, Idaho and more. The event is a all share the same love of bluegrass. Friends of the Bitterroot ers. but she is especially about College (BVCC) trustee andaccess without success. campaign, which helped the unsure of exactly how theshe College was.” However, there The officer is currently on neither the nor any comwards highly motivated people successful organization in soula, Idaho and more. The event is abut all passionate share the same love of bluegrass. after Friends of the Bitterroot is especially passionate about getters. The officer isleave currently on leave neither the officer, nor any other commpted to shut offto river access on for fishing, I officer, would also see aother problem the access problem had been See STEVI, page 16 ed towards highly motivated people successful organization in Denver, attempted to shut off river onall for fishing, I Denver, would also see abecause problem because the access problem had been See STEVI, page 16 end of the Ravalli County Fairnow you can save up to bring them to est was the way go. According come in forms. District in Montana consists of twelve Harris 8571 Running W. Road process worked. They were seems to have been a major tary, Sue Smith. She was The vote will take place organization to speak with the pine marten. it is contrary to current law forest resilience to natural project, the Ravalli County 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 permitting of major infrastructure are the Transparency Project list appear Sheep Creek gallium and heavy rare based in Salt Lake City that owns the 8571 Running W. Road single-microphone type event, with a When asked why he loves bluegrass, 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 ing this investigation, as is stanmunity members, were harmed during hat check followed in the wake draft horses. She and her husband, a 18 and older in both Ravalli called “Crosspurpose.” It offers similar type event, with adraftWhen asked why he loves bluegrass, Alliance for the during thisolder investigation, as iswake stanmunity members, were duringThesingle-microphone That check followed the horses. She and her husband, a to ages 18Wild and inand bothinRavalli and called “Crosspurpose.” It harmed offers similar and Alliance for the Wild grounds. price is the same, $1 per the next glass recycling day on June ganizers Elliott Lander, managThis will be the ninth year they schools west of the Continental Divide Star Greenhand: Adelaide Meyer under the that the Divide misunderstanding about king about the organizaon May 7, via a mail-in ballot. public on thereview topic of grounds. The is the the same, $1 Missoula, per the next glass recycling on June to organizers Elliott Lander, managThis will be the ninth year they schools west ofprice theConContinental Star Greenhand: Adelaide Meyer directed to work cooperatively under to be limited to tracking and earth element exploration project to mining claims and isthe partnering with single stage. According toimpression Mike speaking about the on May via atomail-in ballot. public oncreating the topic of creating under impression that thetheir misunderstanding about the 4 and existing agreements. ”Mike “We realize these old growth disturbances like fire,7, insects Commissioners expressed MT 59808 d protocol. The Montana Dethe exchange. oula Counties. In addition toorganizaservices, according Stevens. single stage. According to Conmilitary retiree, two children $25,000 gift in November “We realize these old growth Commissioners expressed and existing agreements. ”and disturbances like fire, insects See BLUEGRASS, page 4day Missoula, MT 59808 dard protocol. The Montana Dethe exchange. Missoula Counties. In addition toheld services, according to Stevens. kies filed suit the military retiree, and their two children of a claiming $25,000 gift in November See BLUEGRASS, page Rockies filed suit claiming the gallon. and bottles that con8th. oftion’s ATR, and art contest have thechair contest, and each year with an Jars ag education program/FFA Additional state qualifying events public desired an independent nature ofCanada-based the community sirector upcoming attempt to According toThe trustee the college. gallon. Jars and bottles thatmaintain con8th. ing director of ATR, and art contest have held the contest, and each year with an ag education program/FFA Additional state qualifying events the oversight of the Federal Permitpermitting timelines with expedited include activities to clear and the company Critical upcoming attempt to According to trustee chair the college. public desired an independent nature of the community training, Summit offers six-month program offered indicator species are listed in concern over impacts to Forest officials also received and disease; reduce sedimcareer Tractor Supply. relocated to Montana and bought a 20free career training, Summit offers The six-month program offered 406-549-4171 Forest officials also received indicator species are listed in and“We disease; reduce concern overdrinks impacts to from Tractor Supply. relocated to Montana and bought a 20cy failed ting to the best 406-549-4171 tained or food may be recycled Cardboard recycling will also be coordinator, Tamar Hafer, the ATR donates thousands insediprizes. chapter. Schools of all classifications forrecycled the Stevensville FFA: agency failed to the best community college, as it was college. According torecycling Butler, he public foruse help with a use Carrie Guarino, listened Following meetings, tained drinks or food may be Cardboard will be lead coordinator, Tamar Hafer, the ATR donates thousands inthose prizes. chapter. Schools of all classifications for the Stevensville Improvement Steering Council to coordination between federal agencies, existing roads, secure and stabilize Metals to develop theFFA: project, did reask the help with ais broken Carrie Guarino, “We listened Following those meetings, community college, as itForest was college. According to also Butler, toring, support and to down into three phases. acre farm which Shinn said can support hat sounds like apublic lotfriendship of forlike mentoring, support and friendship tothe iswill broken down intoowned three phases. the Plan, but it is not comments from Philip Strobel ment sources in Willow county and maintained acre farm which Shinn said can support That sounds a lot of comments from Philip Strobel the Forest Plan, but it is not county owned and maintained ment sources in the Willow for a fee. Any color, and labels can available for a fee. able science in managing ption has been incredible. This year, they be giving away compete together in FFA includAg Sales 2nd place team led by Presenting a check for $7500 from JCCS to Jasmin Shinn (second from left) 1adits, Horse Atand voted inof previously by a1 high many people believe it place to Platts, bebelieve opportunity to create a been andreviews wanted toand hold true.” She thefor trustees said that this for aexisting fee. Any color, labels can available for2nd apeople fee. available science in managing reception has This year, they will be away compete together in FFA includAgsit Sales team led improve infrastructure and debut do not include the same exploratory drilling cently down with part ofbybe S&P Presenting a stated check $7500 from JCCS to Jasmin Shinn (second from left) of Horse At rare opportunity to incredible. create a Stevens wanted to hold true.” She therequiretrustees said three that this voted in previously by a high many it to ever walks through their doors. stated that the first phase isgiving whoever walks through their doors. Stevens that the first phase is RDOequipment.com ey but, according to Shinn, about 20 horses. She currently RDOequipment.com about 20 horses. She currently money but, according to Shinn, Director of the NEPA Branch clear whether there are other Creek watershed; improve roads, especially Willow Creek stay on, but please remove lids. 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