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It’s been a long time to Colleen board made property It’s been a long time to Colleen board made property The Hamilton Ravalli County Eight Company. public to wildlife, process across the state impacts byincluding handing its to The Ravalli County Eight Mile public safety, toCreek wildlife, and process across the state impacts by handing its the aoff therapy including therapy presentation intoCompany. other rooms and the Sheep Mine proposal. The event over 220 people theCreek presentation intosafety, other rooms and and the Sheep Creek Mine proposal. The event drew over 220 people The Trap Club has ming, butcoming, the new Three Schmiedeke, the decision Indrew addition to the loan, the The Hamilton TrapThree Club Mile hastheCreek but the new Schmiedeke, the decision In addition theaoff loan, Bitterroot Health Bitterroot Health mmissioners gave condiAccording to the prelimito the rural character of the was also discussed. In that mandated duties to other Commissioners gave condiAccording to the prelimito the rural character of the was also discussed. In that mandated duties to“It other On Monday, February 26, Dr. people were lined up out the door. Ramsey is a founder of the Bitterto the Bitterroot River Inn. “It was On Monday, February 26, Dr. people were lined up out the door. Ramsey is a founder of the Bitterto the Bitterroot River Inn. was le Community Center is up who serves on to take out a project was paid for by the n a fixture in the Bitterroot pool – plus imaging Mile Community Center is up who serves on to take out a project was paid for by been a fixture in the Bitterroot pool – plus imaging dMichael a approval groundbreakheld a approval groundbreakand cut the and ribbon at week’s byHowell Michael Howell cut thelast ribbon at last week’sthe nal last week tolast nary the subdivision isRamsey’s area. A substantial number of case, the agencies and ignoring numertional week toplat nary plat theOswald subdivision isRamsey’s area. A substantial number of Upper the Missouri agencies and ignoring numerillip Ramsey, head biologist MPG Oswald presenroot Clean Water Alliance, ascase, wellMissouri as Upper really good turnout,” said Oswald. Itservices. Phillip Ramsey, head biologist at MPG heard presenroot Clean Water Alliance, asfinish well asa to really aand good turnout,” said Oswald. It d running. Located at1947. 4433 both the park loan to Three Mile Community Senior and running. Located at 4433 both theheard park loan finish Three Mile Community ley since 1947. A place for Valley since A at place for lab services. and lab ceremony, said concerning the documentable, ceremony, said concerning the Senior last Wednesday ing last Wednesday Sapphire Valley Estates anticipated to add approxcomments expressed concern Waterkeepers and a project. group ous specific, documentable, the Sapphire Estates anticipated to add approxcomments expressed concern and a project. group ous specific, in Florence, gave aValley presentatation in Darby and ahim, resident ofa the West of Fork. He has was attended by(the people from all official over Ranch in Florence, a presentatation incontacted Darby andhim, contacted resident the Waterkeepers West Fork. He has was attended by people from all over nnyside Cemetery Road, board and the the Center official name) Sunnyside Cemetery Road, board and the the Center (the name) pnch enthusiasts and hunting trap enthusiasts andgave hunting Bishop said Bishop said “It organization’s 50 years of service, “It An open house celebration was organization’s 50 years of service, An open house celebration was new medical for its new medical bdivision, aon 33-lot developimately 11 new children to do about the potential impacts to of in residents living close to and clearly defined impacts subdivision, aside 33-lot developimately new children to do about the potential impacts to of residents close to and clearly defined impacts in partnership with the Ravalli asking if he11 could one with the Ph.D in microbiology and in school western Montana, including Anacontion in partnership with the Ravalli asking if he could one with athe a Ph.D microbiology and inliving school western Montana, including Anaconenits center is the east community She said they which raised over $80,000 the center is on the east side community She said they which raised over $80,000 ort shooters to gather, sosport shooters to gather, sothey hope to have ld last week at the Bitter Root was started by environment aand bunch offar little old John Dowd they hope to have held last week at the Bitter Root was started by a bunch offar little old by John Dowd nt on athat 49.22-acre parcel the Florence-Carlton School existing wells in the area that thethe proposed Creek to the such as ment on athat 49.22-acre parcel the Florence-Carlton School existing wells in the area that theHorse proposed Horse Creek to the environment such as mplex will be complex will beThe unty Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. The event was specifically studied effects of heavy da, and Missoula, and as away County Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. Theco-sponsored event was co-sponsored specifically studied the effects of heavy da, Missoula, and as away as Lone Rock Park. The buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, of Lone Rock Park. buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, ize, compete and hone their cialize, compete and hone their ladies in 1972 and it’s still run by a umane Association’s (BRHA) new ladies in 1972 and it’s still run by amay Humane Association’s (BRHA) new the facility open the facility open formerly agricultural land District and 264 new vehicare already experiencing a Hills subdivision challenged the decreasing water abunof formerly agricultural land District and 264 new vehicare already experiencing a Hills subdivision challenged the decreasing water abunon the Sheep Creek Mine by the Bitterroot chapter of Trout Unmetal contamination in rivers. He has Helena and even into Idaho. This may (RCFWA), on the Sheep Creek Mine by the Bitterroot chapter of Trout Unmetal contamination in rivers. He has Helena and even into Idaho. This gCFWA), contains a large meeting they started Farmers State rummage sales, bingo nights ing contains a large meeting they started Farmers State rummage sales, bingo nights lls, the north club also functions a skills, the club also as a lt just ofjust built north ofasfunctions Last weekend the Bitter Root Last weekend the Bitter imal located on Fairgrounds of little old ladies.” animal on Fairgrounds bunch of little old ladies.” ar the intersection of Eight ular trips per daytrips toit the local lowering of lowering static water levels both Broadwater County andBank in been the area and failing near the intersection of Eight ular per day toHe’s the local of static water levels both Broadwater County and dance inof the area and failing oposal. According to Mark Oswald, limited. Ramsey, according toaccording Oswald, over 70 papers, toaccording have been because many area conserom, ashelter warming kitchen, alocated working on Bank to bunch keep and donations from commuproposal. According to Mark Oswald, limited. Ramsey, to published Oswald, published overaccording 70 papers, todance have because many area conserby spring 2023, room, ashelter warming kitchen, aRoot working on to keep and donations from commuby spring of 2023, 1c3 non-profit supporting the 501c3 non-profit supporting the by Kristin Kruse happen. your best friend and vensville at the Stevensville at the mane Association participatHumane Association participatle Creek Road and Upper road system. Additionally, and some already having to the Department of Natural to analyze the impacts on the Kathie Butts, President of the ad in Hamilton. The event served a Mile Creek Road and Upper road system. Additionally, and some already having to the Department of Natural to analyze the impacts on the Road in Hamilton. The event served ain Kathie Butts, President of the esident ofcommunity the RCFWA, the event was excited to speak, and has been his bio on the Bitterroot Clean Water te-of-the-art audio visual this in 2012 their loan nity members. Other major president of the RCFWA, the event was excited to speak, and has been his bio on the Bitterroot Clean Water state-of-the-art audio visual this 2012 their loan nity members. Other major mmunity by providing youth by providing youth and that they plan and that they plan makes you feel like the most importSee Mine, See page 19 page Mine, 19 nerthe of Kootenai corner of Kootenai for first time in aofnationed the first time in the aofnationoodchuck Road east applicant isapplicant proposing be drilled Concerns Resources and Conservation aquifer. Woodchuck Road east the istoproposing to deeper. be drilled deeper. Concerns Resources and Conservation aquifer. uble purpose. included aThe ribbon Board, said, “This organization has Board, said, “This organization has double purpose. included a ribbon stem, and a for gorgeous view and incorpopayments contributors were the Three system, and aMorgan gorgeous view and incorpopayments contributors were the Three grams such as It The Bitterprograms such as It BitterThe actor Freeman once ant person in the room. He has a lot on continuing to on continuing to slumber party” event. The al “slumber party” event. The eek Road and Creek Road and orence. The land is being dedicate a 100-foot by 100-to give.” the about (DNRC) thereasonable. process and “Thus, while the Florence. The land is honor being dedicate a 100-foot bywere 100-also expressed were alsoabout expressed the over (DNRC) overcome the process and while thethe the Bitterroot Mountains to rated in 2014. Mile Firesuch District, the Lone of the Bitterroot Mountains toworld? rated 2014. reasonable. Mile Fire District, Lone tting ceremony in honor of the new such acome long way since itCounty was cutting ceremony in of the new in of a“Thus, long way since itCounty was t Blasters. According toAccording club root Blasters. tothe club said, “How do we change love expand services. expand services. terroot shelter branded their Bitterroot shelter branded their wy 93. including by Laura Watson of foot easement for the use and impacts to other irrigators the lack of information about is technically correct that the Hwy 93. developed by Laura Watson of foot easement for the use and impacts to other irrigators the lack of information about is technically correct that the eveloped west. She said the Those payRock Park and the Rapp Famthe west. She said the Those payRock Park and the Rapp mbers, hundreds of kids have members, hundreds of kids have started about 50 years ago. I feel a cility, tours of the whole started about 50 years ago. I feel aFamfacility, including tours of the whole One random actwhich of kindness at a Jim Pfau, another longtime friend nt the “Slumber Pawty,” event the “Slumber Pawty,” which “We’re bringing the “We’re bringing the atson Homes LLC who was benefit of the Florence Rural dependent on the Eight Mile water quantity and quality, or duty to provide the statutorily Watson Homes LLC who was benefit of the Florence Rural dependent on the Eight Mile water quantity and quality, or duty to provide the statutorily The building is now home total cost is ments come ily Foundation. The building is now home total cost is ments come ily Foundation. John Bishop, BitJohn Bishop, Bitticipated in that program participated in that program ilding, and an array of food and huge sense of responsibility to honor building, and an array of food and huge sense of responsibility to honor time.” of McNulty’s and member of the ened the shelter to community opened the shelter to community presented by the engineerFire District and contribute Creek Company, storm runoff, impacts to wildlife on nearby required information lies with represented by the engineerFire District and contribute Creek Company, storm runoff, impacts to wildlife on nearby required information lies with care to the patients, ” the senior center and the approximateout of park Schmiedeke said there care to the patients, to the senior center and the approximateout of park Schmiedeke said there rnk the years. Along with their over the years. Along with theirare root CEO, terroot Health CEO, those who have us and inHealth honor of the organization’s thosecome who before have come before us and ” drink in honor ofofstay the organization’s Random acts kindness Thursday night poker league, met mbers who participated to members who participated to stay company Professional $8,000 to the Florence Rural and the impacts on Eight Mile landowners. 71 Ranch [the developer], the ing company Professional $8,000 to the Florence Rural and the impacts on Eight Mile landowners. 71 Ranch [the developer], the eekend Backpack Program ly $500,000. taxes that are were many volunteers who Weekend Backpack Program ly $500,000. taxes that are were many volunteers who n programs, the club supports own programs, the club said. said. what Stevensville’s Bill supports McNulty is McNulty through their involvement make it as good itascan be as ashe wecan setbe as we th birthday. makeasithe good it set 50th birthday. d that Marcus said that Marcus night with the animals, among the night with the animals, amongFire nsultants Inc. (PCI). Fire District. Creek. In his ruling, District Court County is incorrect in its imConsultants Inc. (PCI). District. Creek. In his ruling, District Court County is incorrect in its imat serves Lone Rock School. When already being helped on the project, and that serves Lone Rock School. When already being helped on the project, and arities and has raised over charities and has raised over known for, according to friends and with announcing and providing music HedgeHedgeJohn Dowd by John Dowd The private non-profi t had organization the course for nextLois 50 the years.” The private non-profi tThe organization thethe course for nextLois 50 years.” ly Hospital had Daly Hospital fun activities. Between 12 other fun activities. Between 12 The proposal is for sinCommissioners A recent court decision Judge Michael McMahon plication that the County can The proposal is for sinThe Commissioners A recent court decision Judge Michael McMahon plication that the County can eer surrounding park conSchmiedeke assessed, TMCSC received reduced The surrounding park conSchmiedeke assessed, TMCSC received reduced 65,000 for the Shriners andShriners $165,000 for the andIn family. The Bitterroot Valley Chamfor the high school football and baspeth, chair of the McCormack said that the s fi rst organized in 1972. In 1984, peth, chair ofwithout the McCormack said that the was fi rst organized in 1972. 1984, on Saturday and 12 noon Sunnoon Saturday and 12 noonreally Sun-family residential use received dozens written over a proposed criticized both the county approve a subdivision without soccer and baseball “got Schmiedeke prices from contractors. The gle-family residential use received dozensgames. of written over asubdivision proposed subdivision criticized both and the county and approve a subdivision tains soccer and baseball “got of really Schmiedeke prices from contractors. The ens Hope Project. The The Montana Hope Project. The ber Commerce selected McNulty ketball ItMontana is often said that Itof is often said that Three Mile Community Senior Center board members, l to r, ColThree Mile Community Senior Center board members, l to r, Colorganization conducted a successful untess Margarite Bessenyey, the organization conducted a successful Countess Margarite Bessenyey, the y, participants stayed overnight day, participants stayed overnight hospital board, hospital board, h individual septic systems public comments expressing in Broadwater County that DNRC. He criticized the counlds, 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 lableislocally utilized by local schools, club islocally utilized by local schools, for their Unsung Award earlier “Bill leen is one of thePando kindest, owned little owned leen Schmiedeke, Joyce andbiggest Wendy in front of the Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando Audiss and Wendy Audiss in frontthey of the See SAPPHIRE, page 14 See SAPPHIRE, page 14 h the animals, wore fundraising campaign to fund the to new anddaughter of Marcus Daly, gave with the shelter animals, wore fundraising campaign fund the new granddaughter ofHero Marcus Daly, gave said this project urts, ashelter walking path, a playgroup had didn’t said this project courts, a walking path, a playgroup had they didn’t ler Wildlife Refuge, Boy Scouts Teller Wildlife Refuge, Boy Scouts this month, much to Road theand surprise of newguys I know,” stated Pfau. “We have okstores are aBRHA waning bookstores are amore waning See the CENTER, page 3Covid-19 See CENTER, page amas, played games and community center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. pajamas, played games more new community center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. construction but then Covid-19 e BRHA land on Fairgrounds construction but then the the land on Fairgrounds Road ound and a covered picnic raised about have to run ground and a covered picnic raised about have to run has been four hasyears been four years3 dsiness. TripleHowever, Creek Ranch, among and Triple Creek Ranch, Bitterroot Chamber Commerce Al Mitchell the group spell-bound as BitMcNulty. done aoflot of benefits together, raisedholds Bitterroot Chamber ofDirector Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound as Bitthe business. However, the among support of the shelter. in support of the shelter. th a 99-year lease. Six years later, pandemic hit and construction costs with a 99-year lease. Six years later, pandemic hit and construction ers. others. in the works, inbut the works, costs but “It’s not me,Chapter it’s we,”U.S. saidand a Root bunch of money, and heBoard is Sue very wor- Sue prepares ks that own Chapter folks that own ter Root Humane Association Board Member McCormack to cut the ribbon ter Humane Association Member McCormack prepares to cut the ribbon Shelters all over the U.S. and Shelters all over the skyrocketed. As a result, the group 1990, the Bessenyey estate deeded skyrocketed. As a result, the group in 1990, the Bessenyey estate deeded current executive di-executive The current di- celebrating McNulty. “Community service is a thy of this award.” eThe Book Store, in HamOne Book Store, in Hamthere were some John Bishop, pictured fifth from left, leads a gathering of people involved in the there were some John Bishop, pictured fifth from left, leads a gathering of people involved in the the opening the of the new animal in Hamilton. Photo by Michael celebrating opening of theshelter new animal shelter in Hamilton. PhotoHowell. by Michael Howell. nland out of the country heldcountry the even out of the held the had to take had out atomortgage finish to finish etor, totake the organization where take out atomortgage land totake the organization where Tom Allsop, has been rector, Tom Allsop, has been team sport.” The duo isHealth widelybuilding known for on, may exception ilton, may exception the due to the delays me event during the same 24same event during the same 24Bitterroot project in a ceremonial groundbreaking. The facilityThe delays Bitterroot Health building project in a ceremonial groundbreaking. facilitydue to on the property that had housed the Sue McCormack, who serves on on the property that had housed the Sue McCormack, who serves on Hamilton Trap Club members line up for a shoot. Photo by Kristin Kruse. Hamilton Trap Club members line up for a shoot. Photo by Kristin Kruse. ethis, current shelter is located. The the current shelter is located. The As aas longtime business owner their auctioneering skills, McNulty as they were retoThe this, they were See TRAP, 5re-is apage See TRAP, 5 and See SHELTER, page 2 She ur period. event isThe apage fundSee SHELTER, page hour period. event fundpandemic. She said pandemic. said2 shelter since 1984. the organization’s board of directors shelter since 1984. the organization’s board of directors will be built on be land located at the corner of Kootenai RoadCreek and Hwy will built on Pfau land located at the corner ofCreek Kootenai Road93and Hwy 93 w building replaces an replaces old new building anMcNulty old building describing resident of Stevensville, auction items and ntly awarded for being cently awarded forbuilding being ser for each shelter, and particraiser for each shelter, and partictheir vision is that their vision is that John Dowd do. According to Steinhoff, “We have by “outstanding John Dowd do. According to Steinhoff, have has deep roots inmodel the community. He taking auction bids and getting the just north of the Stevensville Junction. just north of “We the Stevensville Junction. “outstanding model byraise Boddy cumstances, having She adds that the an by Nathan Boddy cumstances, having She adds that the nts each ipants work to raise funds toNathan each work to funds toto act now, crowd and stay ahead this.” to act now, and of stay ahead of this.” people the Stevensville the Stevensville started a Thursday night poker league excited. siness,” according to encountered people most important business,” according to encountered most important nate to their respective shelters. donate to theirCity respective shelters. Hamilton City Council met TuesMayor Dominic Farrenkopf said Hamilton Council met TuesMayor Dominic Farrenkopf said close to 30 years ago, and this league Of the countless fundraisers that Christine Staub, a driving falling victim to mail way to combat such Hamilton Downtown Christine Staub, a driving falling victim to mail way to combat facility will be more the Hamilton Downtown facility will besuch more Darby, Victor and Corvallis, as well as Darby, Victor and Corvallis, as well as been providing “quality, been providing “quality, dividual businesses Individual community businesses y, Marchcommunity 5They to discuss thereat was much they knew to do day, March 5several tofor discuss several there not much they knew to do is responsible countless fundraisMcNulty has been involved with, force at the Boxxe Shoppe at was fraud past. abuse iscenter” forthan people force thenot Boxxe Shoppe atin the fraud in the past. Hamilton. abuse is aforthan people sociation. will Association. They will of a “medical center” rather just of a “medical rather just a o donated to the fundraiser, also donated to the fundraiser, Hamilton. accessible, personalized accessible, personalized coming city projects. However, at the time, though they may to upcoming projects. at thewas time, though they may to shiping events that have over there are a few were especially 901 S.However, 1stplace Street, Asthat aneed certified shiptoShe ask questions 901 S.was 1st recently Street, recently As aneed certified to ask questions oounting be celebrating 50 city also be $10,000 celebrating 50taken to over as of amounting to over $10,000 as of clinic. She also said that Marcus Daly clinic. also said that Marcus Daly TheFedEx, new 12-acre campus willcampus will The new 12-acre health care” for 90 people years. health care” for 90 years. en of theoperation. meeting opened, concern looka into itwith as “more and more when the meeting opened, look into itping as “more and more people presented with Certificate depot for FedEx, and start the conthe years. The group is notconcern associated meaningful to him. McNulty depresented aof Certificate of ping depot for and start conars years of operation. Murphy. She led Murphy. Shethe led the urday. Saturday. Hospital, isversation a critical access Hospital, which isversation athe critical access provide primary, care, urgent care urgent and care out the Sheep Creek mine following are talking about this.” Farrenkopf provide primary, care, and which about the Sheep Creek mine following are talking about this.” Farrenkopf In recent years, they In recent years, they Appreciation by Mayor Domithe Boxxe Shoppe with those Appreciation by Mayor Domithe Boxxe Shoppe with those with any political or church group, scribed helping out a local waitress Chapter One has three Chapter One has three y John Dowd by John Dowd commissioners through commissioners through There were over 35 participants There were over 35 participants Bill McNulty. PhotoTwo by Kristin Kruse. meeting held atheir couple weeks earsaid thatHamilton was alland he could sayhe on itisat hospital, recently rated #4you the a meeting held aaccordcouple weeks earsaid that was all could saytoon it atto services. recently rated #4byinlove. the specialty Two physicians have nic Farrenkopf and isneed. legally justified youwas know and specialty services. physicians have washospital, nic Farrenkopf Hamilton legally justified to know and efforts range from building that was in owners, accordhave been taking steps to co-owners, and have been taking steps a lengthy fund byinlove. fund a lengthy fundand fund Victoria Howell me like a ton of he slumber party, and a barbeby Victoria Howell me like a ton of of the slumber party, and a barber,to made ityear, into the opening. After the time. However, at the end of the lier, made ityear, into the opening. After the time. However, at the end of the Police Chief Stephen Snavely. open a package which Staub doesn’t nation for quality by the national ratPolice Chief Stephen Snavely. open a package which Staub doesn’t nation for quality by the national rata park in Wisdom, to helping a friend “A group of 75 of us came into the one of them, Mara ing to one of them, Mara Every the Ravalli Every the Ravalli accounting that, to sum already been hired, along with a nurse accounting that, to sum already been hired, along with a nurse invest in all invest the commuin all the commue was held at was noon on Saturday, cue held at noon on Saturday, bricks.” bricks.” raised over $100,000, not to mention “Emmy is inthe charge of who and how at, the council said goodbye toone the meeting, during thetonon-agenda items that, the council said goodbye to his thepresentation meeting, during the non-agenda items In his presentation to the City bears its shipping know details In the City bears its shipping know the details with broken pipes. restaurant where she worked and we nn Luther, that is one Lynn Luther, that is ounty Fish and Wildlife AssoCounty Fish and Wildlife Assoit up, shows the county, it up, shows the county, ing agency, ing out agency, of 351 similar facilities. out ofwe 351 similar practitioner, and two more practitioner, anddoctors two more doctors lcoming of the community toisclerk, Numerous Bald Eagles have been congregating in period, the Burnt area lately toarea onOverstreet carcasses. Photos welcoming of the community tois congregating Numerous Bald Eagles have been inFork the Burnt Fork lately to feed onwas carcasses. Photos nities of the Bitterroot, nities of the Bitterroot, When it all comes When it all comes Overstreet was much, then just get it facilities. done.” oved long-time city clerk, discussion several of the counbeloved long-time city who discussion period, several offeed the counCouncil on March 15th, Chief label. After following ofand what potential Council on March 15th, Chief label. After following of what potential Longtime friend Emmy Jessop all asked for separate checks, much to pie auctions that had people paying the many ways they of the many ways they ation works to affect conseroverall, doing very well ciation works towho affect conseroverall, doing very well it the shelter. visit the shelter. by Michael Howell. by Michael Howell. by Victoria Howell by Victoria Howell are being recruited. There will also be are being recruited. There will also be he said, with clinics in Covid, Greg sent home from he said, with clinics in to Covid, Greg sent home from $1,000 for a single pie. Computers “I feel blessed to know everyone, iring. cil members weighed in on Steinhoff’s retiring. cil members weighed in on Steinhoff’s Snavely said that he wants the protocol, and doing victims are told, but Snavely said that he wants the protocol, and doing victims are told, spoke about why McNulty is worher dismay, but each person left her ve been so successhave been so successation inofthe Bitterroot through on its tax collections vation inofthe Bitterroot through on its tax and collectionsbut and Many the that Many the that The Bitterroot NaThe Bitterroot Nahave also beenwith purchased and donatI am very humbled and flattered and has aparticipants the hospital with Overstreet has aparticipants the hospital During the public comment period comments. During the public comment period comments. Hamilton Police Department sorecalled in the presence of presence she knows that they Hamilton Police Department so in the of she knows that over they thy of this award. “Bill is always in a $100 tip,” McNulty. “Once .erstreet Joined by the other ful. Joined by the other showing revenues over arious projects and programs. showing revenues various projects and programs. nt the night were kids. During spent the night were kids. During nal council Forest (BNF) will tional Forest (BNF) will BallCowboy at the Ravalli County I accept this behalf of all Ball at theaward Ravalli County essage forprogram you: an tank. message fortheir you: an oxygen tank. The CowboyThe the meeting, Robert Stein“We need to“We keep our eyes onStaub it,” of the council meeting, Robert Steinneed to keep our eyes it,”oxygen to “become more vocal about aabout witness, wasonon are, “often coached to “become more vocal a witness, Staub wased. are, “often coached the middle of who needs help,” said she figured out what was going ners, Katrina Mendrey owners, Katrina Mendrey 50% of projections in 50% ofonprojections in neasuch is One such program is their party, participants the slumber party, participants stslumber public meeting host a public meeting “We have done auctions all over who are involved,” said McNuty. “I Fairgrounds will be held February 12th. This is Fairgrounds will be held February 12th. This is ff stood to address the council. He said council member Jenny West. “It hoff stood to address the council. He said council member Jenny West. “It n’t fool around! He was home for don’t fool around! He was home for the good things that happen able to uncover the to say they are shipthe good things that happen able to uncover the to say they are shipJessop. “His friends have nicknamed she was just blown away.” McNulty’s d Marisa Neyenhuis, and Marisa Neyenhuis, most departments while most departments while cholarship program, which scholarship program, which part in a “tortilla slap game,” took part in a “tortilla slap game,” sk Wednesday, March this Wednesday, March the place, from White Sulphur appreciate the award, but it is always plained that he attended a meeting might be beneficial to talk to Darby the tenth annual event and the way it’s shaping explained that he attended a meeting might be beneficial to talk to Darby the tenth annual event and the way it’s shaping within the community.” Sharunfortunate contents ping legal papers or within the community.” Sharunfortunate contents ping legal papers Overstreet, two or three days. Overstreet, two or three days. by Michael Howell by Michael Howell him The Governor, because he knows poker league was also responsible for ther believes having expenses have only Luther believes having Participating youth gettingyouth readygetting to spend thetonight with at the shelter. Photo by John Dowd. wards three winners Participating ready spend thepuppies night with puppies at the shelter. Photo by John Dowd. expenses have only or awards three winners who can th from 6hosted to 8 from p.m. 30th 6who toRavalli 8 can p.m. Springs Missoula,” said McNulty. ato group See PETS, page 11 See PETS, page 11 sted byan the Ravalli County Fish and and possibly Stevensville as package: well.” by the County Fish and and possibly Stevensville as well.” Hernearly ing his department’s experiof the nearly paperwork.” Other up, it’s going toit’s be going an event worthy ofto a23% jubilee ing his department’s experiofHer the package: paperwork.” Other up, be aneffort.” event worthy jubilee attorney in During that time, tothat an attorney in During time, everyone, reaches out and just makes the Honkers Golf Tournament, which amounted of oftoa23% ee people allows them amounted of three people allows them isplay interest in pursuing display an interest in pursuing share information to share Association information ldlife Association and Trout Unlimthoughts were shared by several other Wildlife and Trout Unlimthoughts were shared by several other ence with Ms. Staub was one $16,000 in cash, common tactics for due ence with Ms. Staub was one $16,000 in cash, common tactics for and former and council member, the public atthe thepublic next meeting Halfway through former council member, atoxygen the next meeting Halfway through celebration. celebration. projections projections due in large do it related all. “We couldn’t in large to do it all. “We couldn’t vate practice in his level private practice in his oxygen level elds to conservation, fields related to conservation, Victoria Howell by Victoria Howell garding the developregarding theupon developd. The meeting called Dr. Philcouncil members. ited. The meeting called upon Dr. Philcouncil members. such opportunity. which the customer scammers include such opportunity. which the customer scammers include the budget year, the the budget year, the part to job vacancies is Freeman the chair ofthe this year’s part jobyear’s vacancies it each other,” Rod is chair of to this do itforest without each other,” ildwithout land ethics or appears to be continuing when the council considers wild land ethics or natural appears to be continuing when the council evensville, was went downconsiders to 51,down to 51, Rod Freeman Stevensville, was went ent of a draft ment of anatural draft forest Ramsey to speak on the dangers In early discussion agenda lip Ramsey to speak on dangers Inon discussion on regular agenda Inthe early March, a customwas unwittingly sendclaiming to repIn March, a regular customwas unwittingly sendcounty’s performance county’s performance that have yet toclaiming be filled. that have yetto torepbe filled. dmbing Luther. The spread said Luther. The spread ciences. event. Freeman is also the chair of the Rodeo sciences. event. Freeman is also the chair of the Rodeo agnosed with from a normal of diagnosed with from a normal of his efforts to teach the new the appointment of two addihis efforts to teach the new the appointment of two addiManagement Climbing Management the second regular At theup second regular aAt proposed Sheep Creek. items, the first to be of amine proposed mine Sheep Creek. items, thebrought firsttotoaforward be brought forward erup came to the Boxxe Shoppe ing scammer in resent the IRS or er came to the Boxxe Shoppe ing to a scammer in resent the IRS or in is looking pretty good, is looking pretty good, One big savings was in One big savings was responsibility allows of responsibility allows For the year of 2023, one For the year of 2023, one Committee,Committee, and the viceand chair thechair Fair Board, theofvice of the Fair Board, on(CMP). cancer in 99. “I jokingly colon cancer in 99. say “I jokingly say an The virtual council mayor how local tional council members. Plan (CMP). The virtual council and mayor how local tional council members. eting of the two-member cording to Steinhoff, “ISteinhoff, thought was the issue of re-roofing the city meeting of the two-member According to “I thought was the issue of re-roofing the city intending toand send atime package Chicago, Illinois. Social Security intending to send atime package Chicago, Illinois. Social Security according to Ravalli according to Ravalli the budgeted funds for the budgeted funds ed throughout the Bitterroot. Brewfest, which he started in 1995. Now John Dowd of that as the executive director. ed throughout the Bitterroot. Brewfest, which he started in 1995. Now by John Dowd of that as the executive director. f the winners to receive a of the winners to receive a Mara Lynn Luther sits in Chapter One’s used books section. Photo by John Dowd. Mara Lynn Luther sits in Chapter One’s used books section. Photo by John Dowd. which he’s been onhe’s forNa12 years. ANareal estateA real estate for which been onby for 12 years. bruary ofit 2021. that 51 is job, brain February of 2021. that 51ofisthe brain Christine Staub Boxxe Photo by Christine Staub ofShoppe. the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo eeting will be on meeting will betoheld ee BOOKS, page 18 See BOOKS, page 18 government should run. He “We’ll do our job, ”do said should run. He “We’ll our ”member said wasn’t going toheld affect me, but Ion street shop. According to Hamilton via FedEx. Administration. wasn’t going affect me,on but I government street shop. According tobe Hamilton via FedEx. Administration. County CFO Klarryse County CFOisKlarryse the county’s share in vensville Town Council, on the county’s share in Stevensville Town Council, Al became a in 1988, and that event one of the biggest in the After it was announced that he would Al became a member in 1988, and that event is one of the biggest in the After it was announced that he would be heck was Savannah Deuter, check was Savannah Deuter, agent for 18 years here in the Bitterroot, and also agent for 18 years Sometimes here in the Bitterroot, and also wentSee through damage material.” om. below for He went through damage material.” Zoom. See below for than Boddy. than Boddy. rned that itwho would only take just City Public Works Director, Donny The customer they learned that it27, would only just Cityasked Public Works Director, Donny The customer Sometimes was atake frequent commenter Gibson was ahe frequent commenter Gibson got thein Paper valley. For him, the experience has been they On Wednesday, March the retiring, was speak, and got intoheitowns because he owns thein Paper valley. For him, the experience has been On Wednesday, March 27, the retiring, hetowas asked towas speak, andinto wasit because ho graduated high school in graduated high school in uary 27, January town clerk Jenelle 27, town clerk Jenelle the Army for 21 years, his organizational and the Army for 21 years, his organizational and tructions and a link instructions and a link emotherapy and But COVID-19 chemotherapy and But COVID-19 See COUNTY, page 10 See COUNTY, page 10 seemed conwill tell their e little mistake and we will all be Ramer, the building is used for snow seemed conwill tell their one little mistake and we will all be Ramer, theby building isMell, usedan forClip snow in downtown Hamilton. It was a “chance to meet with a lot of great terroot Valley Chamber of Commerce introduced by Jodi Mitchell, his daughClip in downtown Hamilton. It was a “chance to meet with a lot of great Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce introduced Jodi Mitchell, his daughat council meetings during Joan attorney at council meetings during Joan Mell, an attorney May of 2023. She has so far May of 2023. She has so far familiar with the profile the familiar withof the profile of discipline, the rthoud told the council and Berthoud told the council and join August theSteinhoff meeting. Five to late join the meeting. Fivethat fundraising skills, and have been put toone fundraising skills, and discipline, have been put to late he was was no joke. “It in August he was was no joke. “It fused and unOver the victims that a loved one has fused and unOver the victims that a loved has rting.” said that he heard plow storage and for other maintehurting.” Steinhoff said he heard plow storage and for other mainteby John Dowd combat this, raisefrom awareness of towas 2,000-square-foot home, which is wishes When Anderson on the suggested him that he get involved people all over the valley,” and allspoke of it and sted apublic well-attended mid-day event ter-in-law the executive suggested to victims, him that he victims, get involved people all over the valley,” all of it hosted apublic well-attended mid-day event ter-in-law andand the current executive ompleted acompleted semester of college a she semester oflast college the administration. In current from Hamilton, was recthe lastand administration. Into Hamilton, recpotential but wishes but milar meetings similar meetings dience that she was having audience that was having good use asgood chair oflanded the Cowboy Ball committee. use as chair oflanded the Cowboy Ball committee. dmembers, that the cancer got badHe Igot felt told that the cancer bad I potential felt familiar with of so her inbeen jail, orcalled that aitprize familiar with course of so her in jail, or“Air that a prize out the track record ofannual the company nance equipment. According to Ra- ofcourse about the track record ofannual the company nance equipment. According to Raalternative energy options, Bitterequipped with an interesting heating system, he an Source to network. then got onto the board has been “extremely rewarding.” giving their report, director. Al gave a history of the chamto network. He then got onto the board has “extremely rewarding.” for members, giving their report, director. Al gave a history the chamnd submitted her transcript and submitted her transcript that others within the commuthat others within the commucomment, Crews told ognized stepping in rtual) were held inwere public comment, Crews told for for in (virtual) held in public Freeman said the committee hopes to raise Freeman said the committee hopes raise uble streaming the meettrouble streaming meetthe process, decade with has been won, but aexecutive fee needs d eradicated. like Istepping couldn’t the process, decade with has been won, but a to fee needs had been eradicated. like Iwould couldn’t enbeen Ramsey told how it was not very mer, it isspoke the original roof, which hasognized when Ramsey told how ittake was not very mer, it isspoke the original roof, which has As the world starts to aber, harder root Climate Action Group (BCAG) and airearly conditioning system. sysHeat Pump.” According to Anderin the early 90s, and in 2012 he would became Al was the executive director until iewing 2023 and talking about what and about important memin the 90s, and in 2012 heThis became Al was the director until reviewing 2023 and talking about what ber, and about important memroviding proof of compLeting providing proof of compLeting nity help her look out nity help her look out 21. 2021. the council that those makto handle the prosecution the council that those makto handle the prosecution $50,000 this year, for the expansion of the rodeo and Staub the Boxxe to be paid for release of the $50,000 this year, for the expansion of the rodeo and Staub the Boxxe to be paid for release of the od. Steinhoff stated that the comsome significant leaks and insulation good. Steinhoff stated that the comsome significant leaks and insulation had breathe, like I Overstreet had breathe, like I sIn onaddition the internet. She said ings on the internet. She said look at climate change, and its impact has been hosting a program called the tem was the centerpiece of the tour. son, though these systems have been the executive director. 2020. Since then he has been the adviyOverstreet have planned for the upcoming bers during that time that led up to him 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 ssociated courses. These are associated courses. These are for their safety. At least oneAt least one for their safety. tohas the In addition to the the John Dowd chines. by John Dowd chines. became susShoppe, Staub funds. The scammers will became susShoppe, Staub funds. The scammers will ing public comment should caseload of Town Attorney ing public comment should caseload of Town Attorney ny has supposedly been in state issues. Ramer believes the new roof bucking chutes. “They’re just getting old,” he said. pany supposedly been in the state issues. Ramer believes the new roof bucking chutes. “They’re just getting old,” he said. rgery on YouTube October was being water surgery on October was being water on natural resources and the natural Green Home Tours. John Anderson, owner of Anderaround for over 30 years, they are Throughout that time, he knew sor for Jodi, helping her transition into r. During the meeting, it was also taking on the position. Throughout that time, he knew sor for Jodi, helping her transition into year. During the meeting, it was also taking on the position. former chanthe former YouTube chanwo of several criteria applitwo of several criteria appliof the potential victims she of the potential victims she portunity to learn opportunity to learn In addition to the custom leathIn addition to the custom leathpicious when has now commonly use a legitimate picious when has now commonly use a legitimate en times already, and each time left will cut down on the heating bill and seven times already, and each time left will cut down on the heating bill and “They need to be replaced. They’re getting banged “They need to be replaced. They’re getting banged address the mayor, not the Greg Overstreet while he was address the mayor, not the Greg Overstreet while he was , they 2021 for ostomy orboarded, what just starting toinbe become popular. The world, many are looking especially These tours local homes that son’s Heating Air Conditioning, 23, 2021 for ostomy oraand what the Bitterroot 55boarded, board members and participated the role. will retiring August this nounced that long-time member, Aleligible story ofvisit theValley Bitterroot Valley 55 board members and participated the be role. Al will retiring in August this announced that long-time member,“The Al story of“The ants must meet to be eligible cants must meet tolonger be aided was resident ata aresident local aided was at aAl local had was no longer nel they had was out and participate in about and participate in Following the closure of ano longtime erwork, Jake’s Studio is dry featuring Following the closure ofthe a longtime erwork, Jake’s Studio is featuring Dominic Farrenkopf (right) awards recognition to Rose Allen (left. Photo courtesy considering recovered address, but will be ready to Dominic Farrenkopf (right) awards recognition toAfter Rose Allen (left. Photo courtesy considering recovered address, but will be ready to payers with the bill for the cleanup. allow better dry storage of equipment taxpayers with the billaudience. for cleanup. allow better storage of equipment up. Bucking stock can be hard on metal.” up. Bucking stock can be hard on metal.” reasoning comes down to two things. hard at the cost of everything. In reare going above, beyond and out of attended the tour, as his company Chamber is the story of optimism, strugin some of the greatest growth in the year. After Al spoke, Jodi stood to thank will be retiring and stepping Chamber is the story of optimism, strugin some of the greatest growth in the year. Al spoke, Jodi stood to thank Mitchell, will be retiring and stepping moval, the fi nal I imagine water removal, the fi nal I imagine water or a scholarship. for a scholarship. He also said, “This hospitalized, and then recovaudience. He also said, “This hospitalized, and then recovextended nursing facility and extended nursing facility and etchell, process of developthe process of developrking but they had set up working but they had set up was vensville Main Street business, Rivtheanywork of the more than amore dozen local Stevensville Main Street business, Rivwork ofaddress than a dozen local the customapproximately grab the package from aand porch the customapproximately grab the package a porch Dominic Farrenkopf. inhoff then asked if there was Dominic Farrenkopf. Steinhoff then asked ifanythere The first that these systems have cent years, inflation and the cost gotriumphs,” the box, to change both outwas that the system. gle to and said Al.answer” He said the organization’s history. According to him for10th all his help and to remind k from the Chamber leadership.. gle and triumphs,” said Al.ering, He said the organization’s history. According towith him for all his help tofrom remind him back from the Chamber leadership.. 10th annual cowboy ball –being which actually The annual cowboy ball –him which actually Another of these requireAnother of these atment the boarding toboarding bethe treatment in the to beinstalled had toone be provided with a ride had toThe be provided a ride isrequirenot aeven question and answer” ering, from Covid-19. Mell gsew a climbing plan, this is not a question and from Covid-19. Mell ing a climbing plan, this Mist, ain new business has recently andcould regional artists. Many of COUNCIL, these See COUNCIL, page 21 er’s Mist, a new business has recently and regional artists. Many of these See page 21 Facebook page. Howa new Facebook page. Hower’s age and $60,000 in or front door when it arrives. er’s age and $60,000 in or front door when it arrives. ng the city was doing, or even could thing the city was doing, or come a long way in their development. green has driven up the price to live, doors, and inside people’s wallets. Jill Anderson has been working on air overarching goal for the Chamber has him, what was meant to be a six-month he was only supposed to speak for 10 Mitchell has been with the Chamoverarching goal for the Chamber has him, what was meant to be a six-month he was only supposed to speak for 10 Mitchell has been with the Chamments is that each applicant started 11 years ago but couldn’t be held last year ments is that each applicant started 11 years ago but couldn’t be held last year to the bank as well as to the to the bank as well as to the on cancer journey. like,” recalls colon cancer journey. like,” recalls ek’s meeting willmeeting covweek’s will covsession. “It’s public ”board didmember the ”work at no charge tono session. “It’s comment. did the work charge to cooling ened at the same location. Howevartists havecomment. not public shown their work in opened at the same location. Howevartists have not shown their work the particular cash, allinof at always direct the particular cash, allthe of position “They always direct the er, members of the public ever, members of the public heating and systems for over The second may bethe the biggest: people own and operate our homes. One of beenalways Davies, abusinesses with BCAG, for over 36 years, and much always to keepbeen connectappointment to lasted 12 thelasted minutes. to keep businesses connectappointment to“This the position 12 the–“They minutes. ber for over 36spent years, and spent much ubmit a 500-word disaessay 500-word essay disBoxxe Shoppe. Boxxe Shoppe. due to pandemic has been upgraded this due to pandemic – has been upgraded this edissuading day after that Overstreet. “This the following agenda The day after that Overstreet. ersubmit the following agenda any worries about the thehad Bitterroot Valley before, so there er, dissuading any worries about the the Bitterroot Valley before, so there details of the which was victim to send it, ‘no signature details of the which was victim to send it, ‘no signature The mayor said previousthe town. “I just wanted to The mayor had said previousthe town. “I just wanted to o had tried to access the 50 years, and has found these kinds of the biggest costs is electricity, which led one of these tours last Saturday. years, and he enjoyed every moment Jodi stated that the membership who had tried to access the years, and he enjoyed every moment Jodi stated that the membership ussing the role hunting plays cussing the role hunting plays “It’s common sense to me,” “It’s common sense to me,” year. year. pics: topics: rgery, he was is when I realized surgery, he was is when I realized angeover,changeover, it will remain a place ofthat should be aUpchurch, lot of interest in the newpublicly will remain a place should be aanswering lot of interest in theMark new transaction. being fraudurequired,’” she adds. transaction. being fraudurequired,’” she adds. Fred Upchurch, Deuter and Mark hold the check given to Deuter by the Ravalli Fish and WIldlife AssociFred Savannah Deuter and Oswald hold the check given to Deuter byCounty the Ravalli County Fish and WIldlife Associly would beSavannah answering publicly Joan for helplyofthat he would be thank Joan for helpThe Town of recognized attorney Joan Mell, The Town of Stevensville recognized attorney Joan aup Mell, The tour took place atthank BillOswald Caplins’ systems to been be some of the best. people use initoverall almost To of it. “It’s been a good ride for 29 numbers been “trending every of it. “It’s a Stevensville good ride 29 numbers have been “trending every 4 See HVAC, page she says, pointing out that red she says, pointing red cebook page said ittwo was not Facebook page saidUnfortunateiteverything. was notheUnfortunate• Review overall • Review “This isfor the fiout rst that year we’ve done aup fully “This ishave the fiBank rst ever year we’ve ever done fully agnosed with that I lently was not diagnosed with that I was not . After two months of renovations material. There arecourtesy 16 artists in16 total art. After months ofation. renovations material. There are artists in total lently deThe Secrecy Act deThe Bank Secrecy Act Photo courtesy Fred Upchurch. ation. Photo Fred Upchurch. years,” said Al. “I’m looking forward to year.” However, 2023 saw the highest 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, ” See RCFW, page 3 questions from the public. ing me and helping the town, ” flags abound when seniors are flags abound when seniors are center, for filling in while town attorney Greg Overstreet fordinner,” filling insaid while town Greg jectives and desired objectives and desired essible. Berthoud asked accessible. Berthoud catered Freeman. The University catered dinner,” said Freeman. University OVID-19. taking Covid ile hidden behind brown-paper so it far, and the owners are always COVID-19. taking Covid center, while hidden behind brown-paper covso far, and the owners are always ly, asked it covwas notly, manded from of 1970 requires banks toTheOverstreet was not manded from ofattorney 1970 requires banks to being on thebeing other side partaking,” on theand other side partaking,” being scammed. “If a and person being scammed. “If aMell person Crews also said they said Crews also said they said Overstreet. tcomes ofered the public outcomes ofas the public ofPictured Montana Catering Service will provide the of Montana Catering Service will provide theof had Covid-19. with are, l to r, Overstreet, dpatience windows, Jake’s Studio opened welcoming more. “We that like allOverstreet. kindslike had Covid-19. Pictured with Mell are, l to r, Overstreet, windows, Jake’s Studio opened welcoming more. “We all kinds as she worked for patience she worked “I was obviously seriously enough. Staub’s first senior citizen keep track of withdrawals of “I was obviously seriously enough. Staub’s firstthat senior citizen keep track of withdrawals he added, specifically referring to the he added, specifically referring to the See CHAMBER, page 5 See CHAMBER, page 5 is 80 years old, all old, of a and all of a is 80and years nversations conversations should be for some should be forsaid some doors March 1.weakened,” ofprepared mediums,” said Lottermoser’s its doors March 1.said ofprepared mediums,” Lottermoser’s dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. time having members ofmembers $10,000 or more in order time having of Steve $10,000 or more in order ry weakened,” said very ough the issues. through the issues. Mayor Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and Mayor Steve Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and sudden they’re coming into the sudden they’re coming into the The Boxxe Shoppe’s new location The Boxxe Shoppe’s new location • Provide anThe • update Provide an update The new Overstreet. business will feature business partner, Suzette Smith. new business will feature business Suzette Smith. encountered the commuSee STEVI, page encountered commu“interesting comments” from See STEVI, page 2 bank “interesting comments” from Greg Overstreet talks about his recent brush with death due to Greg Overstreet talks about hispartner, recent brush with death due tothe 2 erstreet. “It hit Crews, “It hit Jim Crews, former mayor Jim former mayor bank to5withdraw itPhoto to$15,000, $15,000, it See COWBOY Stacie Barker. Photo bybyVictoria Howell. Stacie Barker. by Victoria Howell. atcir901ofS.the 1st Street in Hamilton. BALL page 4BALL page 4 at 901ofS. 1st Streetdisplayed in Hamilton. See COWBOY See SURVIVING, page SURVIVING, page 5withdraw by Michael Howell site custom leatherwork by Karen Some artists displayed Michael Howell onsite custom leatherwork by Karen Some the artists such cirnity. Staub is such nity.See Staub is Covid. PhotoCovid. by Victoria PhotoHowell. by Victoria Howell. See SCAMMERS, page 2 See SCAMMERS, page 2 makes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” makes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” See PLAN, page 2 See PLAN, page 2 Photo bywere Nathan Boddy. Photo by Nathan ttermoser, one of the owners. Herowners. were previous participants in theBoddy.in the Lottermoser, one of the Her previous participants week the Ravalli County Commissioners Last week the Ravalli County Commissioners aprk is grounded the Sheridan-style formercowboys, gallery, but thea business plan work isingrounded in the Sheridan-style former gallery, but the business plan John Dowd barns, famous artists with a law made On 9th, members ofLast the the This school year, the Stevensville John Dowd barns, cowboys, famous artists with a March Onhave March 9th, members of the This school year, theapStevensville by Michael Howell following change in the by would to go before county responsibilities to protect the aquifer proved adoption of a memorandum of understandproved adoption of a memorandum of understandooling which features variations on has changed since Lottermoser and of 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 Montana flavor and more. This year Stevensville FFA completed their FFA fielded teams in twelve contests the State legislature in 2021, it is the commissioners as well. would also fall on them. John Dowd of the franchise, many should not noand the south portions of the valley, Exit Realty team will continue workby the franchise, many should not noand the south portions of the valley, Exit Realty team will continue worky John Dowd partment ofpartment Criminal Investigations byJohn JohnDowd Dowd of Criminal Investigations ing with the Ravalli County DUI Task Force ing with the Ravalli County DUI Task Force and stern floral patterns. Inthat addition Smith over the space. While Western floral patterns. Inthat addition Smith took over the space. A Hamilton hailsby the theme isthe pre-statehood, or preparticipation in the last ofinfourteen requiring qualification to advance Abusiness, Hamilton business, hails theme is pre-statehood, or preparticipation the last of clarificafourteen requiring qualification to advance The recent decision the Ravalli Board of County Commissioners that atseparated Burrows that some Roger DeHaan, adidn’t former memtice thetook change at all, and itdoing may lead separated Victor Crossing. After the ing and marketing as one. “Weand tice the change at all, andinvestigation. itWhile may lead at said Victor Crossing. After the ing and marketing as one. “We didn’t (DCI) will be doing the investigation. (DCI) will be the Protection Agency. The letter the commissioners stated National Forest 1987 Forest aspen and whitebark pine; Protection Agency. The letter the commissioners stated National Forest 1987 Forest aspen and whitebark pine; MAPS Media Institute to produce a video designed MAPS Media Institute to produce a video designed her leatherwork, Karen is also an RIver’s Mist was an art co-op, the to her leatherwork, Karen is also an RIver’s Mist was an art co-op, the m Texas, has been working to en1889, and the contest is still looking agricultural and leadership competito the state level and secured invitafrom Texas, has been working to en1889, and the contest is still looking agricultural and leadership competito the state level and secured invitaMichael byHowell Michael Howell County ofaround Health to not accept has the authority and notin the tionportion on matter might needed. ber of the Board Health, echoed Since January 2,Board Exit Realty in the to some positive growth in the future. sale, the south was purchased want to change a to whole bunch right Since January 2, Exit Realty in the to some positive growth theBoard future. sale, thethat south portion wasbepurchased want change aof whole bunch right On Monday, April 1st, 4:30 According to Hamilton Police DepartOn Monday, April 1st, around 4:30 According to Hamilton Police Departto help parents keep tabs on their children’s behavto help parents keep tabs on their children’s behavomplished woodworker, creating accomplished woodworker, creating that “Ravalli County objects contains recommendations manage timber to provide Plan. urage a love of art in young people for participants. Participants must tions in their yearlong effort to qualify tions to compete at state in all twelve that “Ravalli County objects contains recommendations Plan. manage timber to provide courage a love of art in young people for participants. Participants must tions in their yearlong effort to qualify tions to compete at state in all twelve any groundwater monitoring reports of Health. The new law, sponsored by It was noted that the Planning Board Chisholm’s remarks, saying that terroot has gone through some big Last year, ment the previous Exit Realty by Kathy Butts, and the north Bitterroot has gone through some bigChief Last year, the previous Realty by Kathy Butts, andbythe north out by of the gate,” out ofsaid theLendman. gate,” said Lendman. .m. Hamilton Police officers were ment of Police, Steve Snavely, p.m. Hamilton Police officers were Chief of Police, Steve Snavely, See ART, page 6 Exit See ART, page 6 next ior. ariety of from furniture tofurniture apieces variety of pieces from to Aschool the valley. To dovalley. this, they have be high students, 9th toTina 12th for the level of competition at theior. ininvolved the To do this, they have be high school students, 9th toand 12th for the next level of competition at the events. concerning the Draft SEIS for forest products jobs; and toauthority unmitigated impacts toevents. Avalley new record of decision for the 2024 season due to prevailing Ravalli County Representative David has no over subdivision the law states that the board “shall” concerning the Draft SEIS for new record of decision forest products and jobs; and to unmitigated impacts to anges, but many in the valley may franchise owners, Tina and Max ColeLendman. When asked how this change will changes, but many in the may franchise owners, and Max ColeLendman. When asked how this change will nvolved in a shooting with a robbery there will be a coroner’s inquest in a shooting with a robbery there will be a coroner’s inquest The deadline closed on The deadline closed on by Victoria Howell ifprides it would be possible by Victoria Howell ifgrades. it would begrades. possible The DUI Task Force approved the creation of The DUI Task Force approved the creation of welry boxes. She prides herself that jewelry boxes. She herself that ated a at county-wide contest, show95th State FFA Convention inhas Billings 2023-24 district championships created aconditions county-wide contest, show95th State FFA Convention inaffect Billings 2023-24 district championships year, thesplit facility took inthe just under Victoria Howell by Victoria Howell year, the facility took invalley, just under The sign for Jake’s Studio, on SteThe sign forintended Jake’s Studio, on Stedrought has been called Bedey, was to growth place authority decisions and only makes recommenprotect public health. “Does all by John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rockby John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rockbe aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though the franchise split buyers and sellers in the not be aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though the franchise has affect buyers and sellers in the valley, uspect the Riverside Conoco Conwhere DCI will present their findings. the Gold Butterfly. Concerncounty owned/maintained was issued on December 17, retain old status in all 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 uary 18,participant’s for filing objectohis put envelopes on January 18, for filing objecVictoria Howell property which would inFlorence effect with the highway, which is aastate addressed when the private land was by Victoria his property which would in effect with the highway, which is Room adecisions addressed when the private land was Mischief last May and commissioners astate Mischief Room last May and commissioners her work isvenience done by her own two all her work isHowell done by her own two ing the love of Corvallis and Florence schools in April. for Stevensville include: casing the participant’s love of art, Corvallis and schools in April. for Stevensville include: and spent every penny. $240,000 and spent every penny. into question. The decision was made in the hands of elected officials rather dations, but they still make that fall on the county commissioners venville’s main drag, beckons visitors venville’s main drag, beckons visitors ies Association, there will ies Bluegrass Association, there will a might affect them. Fortunately, rights that pertained to the Bitterroot in the valley, Exit Realty is still the Lendman said that it will not change anot es might affect them. Fortunately, rights that pertained toalso the Bitterroot in the valley, Exit Realty is$240,000 still theBluegrass Lendman said that itand change enience Store. The engagement took Snavely stated that an inquest is Store. The engagement took Snavely stated that an inquest is also roads from heavy equipment ing the scope of the analysis treatment units. According to 2021 accompanied by a Draft roads from heavy equipment ing the scope of the analysis 2021 accompanied by a Draft treatment units. According to all the doors and then Dominic Farrenall the doors and then Dominic Farrenshut off access to Stevensville River highway, because now you’re going to sold to a new owner and Fish, Wildlife shut off access to Stevensville River highway, because now you’re going to sold to a new owner Fish, Wildlife signed off on it. The project involved the creation of signed off on it. The project involved the creation of to the Draft Supplementions to the Draft Supplemennds, using no lasers or CNC mahands, using no lasers or CNC madns the Bitterroot’s love of the state. have been the most active, though all Over 200 students in StevensAgronomy led by Sidney Mcand the Bitterroot’s love of the state. have been the most active, though all Over 200 students in StevensAgronomy led by Sidney Mcbased on SNOTEL measurements than appointed officials not directly on all variance requests. now?” There are no paid employees; it’s an allJasmin Shinn, founder and Jasmin Shinn, founder and There are no paid employees; it’s an allThe annual Montana Rockies be no break from the music, and, “No The annual Montana Rockies be no break from the music, and, “No ording to Kim Lendman, now the Valley. When they sold it, the fransame company. Additionally, accordaccording to Kim Lendman, now the Valley. When they sold it, the fransame company. Additionally, accordin. Photo by John Dowd. in. Photo by John Dowd. lace after the suspect threatened and standard procedure in these types of place after the suspect threatened and standard procedure in these types of kopf, activities director put valentine cards in 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 Bittera Forest Service press release and logging trucks, mostly, SEIS that provides a site-speThe 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 a set of easily accessible items that had secret hiding ATRowner Smart Procedures is aStatement softininvolved the valley are welcome to welcome ville’s agricultural education program Casland, 1stCasland, place individual with ATR Smart Procedures is aschools softschools ininvolved the valley are to ville’s agricultural education program 1st place individual Environmental Statement tal Environmental being greater than 25% below the 30responsible to the public. Health Board member Louis Danes Burrows said that clarification was Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up. Just get up there and play.” Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up. Just get up there and with play.” rent of the north valley chise was split between the north ing to Lendman, whole Bitterroot ecutive director of 1director Horse volunteer organization. But Shinn said current owner of the north valley half chise was split between the north ing tothe Lendman, the whole Bitterroot volunteer organization. But Shinn said executive of 1half Horse eportedly charged at the responding officer shooting situations. See EXIT, page 12 reportedly charged at the responding officer shooting See EXIT, page 12 t Sapphire Lutheran them. Farrenkopf really at Sapphire them. Farrenkopf really was split on whether toLutheran accept just to the north the private piece ofsituations. boats, and you’ve just come out of the vate piece now belongs to the state cil was split on whether toforest accept just toof the north of the private piece of boats, and you’ve just come out of the vate piece now belongs to theKyra state compartments where someone could stash some compartments where someone could stash some root Forest Plan’s Forest-wide but not limited to, the impacts cific plan amendment about 90% of the proposed root Forest Plan’s Forest-wide but not limited to, the impacts cific forest plan amendment about 90% of the proposed re design company, now based in participate. Some of the schools even learn about a wide range of agriculteam members Quinn Rahl, Kyra Desware design company, now based in participate. Some of the schools even learn about a wide range of agriculteam members Quinn Rahl, Desyear average, indicating that this year “This opinion pretty much nullifies asked, “If the commissioners decide obviously needed because it would raft SEIS) for the Gold (Draft SEIS) for the Gold Bluegrass Festival is returning to For some of these bands, this will Bluegrass Festival is returning to For some of these bands, this will fficer. “We have seen tremendous supA Time Draft Horse Rescue it costs about $200 per month to feed officer. “We have seen tremendous supAt Apark Time Draft Horse Rescue it costs about $200 per month to feed Homes in Hamilton, is liked the idea. He asked Homes in Hamilton, is liked the idea. He asked mall piece of land near the property. Crews contacted the county Stevi Wye at 45 miles per hour there and is a developed fishing access site. 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 orof hide aJarlais, small flask of whiskey. The aim wasThe drugs orthe hide aJarlais, small flask of whiskey. aim milton. However, after moving tounusually include the include contest in curricutural careers and practices during the and Teigen Hackett. Hamilton. However, after moving to thetheir contest in their curricutural and practices during and Teigen Hackett. tocareers Willow Creek Road. Due to Management Wildlife Retreatment areas are within an defining old-growth stanto Willow Creek Road. Due to Management Wildlife Re-was defining old-growth stantreatment areas are within an was going to benice ato year of low the Board of Health’s decision in this toSaturday, deny what the Board Health has seem that this might strip all authority Victor. On April 13, the be their time, and for others that Victor. On Saturday, April 13, the be their time, and for others that Theinofficers attempted port, and we greatly appreciate all The officers attempted to provide port, and we greatly appreciate all tterfly Project, a Bitterroot Butterfly Project, a provide Bitterroot these “gentle giants.” Then there are cility Corvallis, got a facility inan Corvallis, got a nice these “gentle giants.” Then there are sking the community students at schools asking the community students at schools evensville bridge, item that was and negotiated the donation ofdonation the going toare be accidents “But Ifirst think it’s [the piece the Stevensville bridge, an item that was and negotiated the ofare the going todedicated bethere.” accidents there.” “But Ifirst think it’s [the piece the tothat provide parents a learning opportunity toon see the to provide parents athe learning opportunity toon see the ontana, the organization owners lum. school day under the and Ag Mechanics led by Selwyn HackMontana, the organization owners lum. school day under the dedicated and Ag Mechanics led by Selwyn Hackgroundwater levels that would likely matter,” said Burrows, who also serves done, where does leave people from Board of Health “but I know Neely Center will again be hosting do this professionally, the event is Neely Center will again be hosting do this professionally, the event is source Objective to “Maintain area designated for insect and resource and financial limitadards. Some objections to the source Objective to “Maintain dards. Some objections to the area designated for insect and resource and financial limitafe-saving measures to the suspect, that support,” said Snavely. He was life-saving measures to the suspect, that support,” said Snavely. He was ost last week when she was veterinary bills, therapy, training, and veterinary bills, therapy, training, and boost last week when she was o send his residents a and daycares to make tional Forest project that to send his residents a and daycares to make National Forest project that nsidered 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 the 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 various ways in which any young person can hide dho team have fallen love with the According to theofcontest orgaengaging ofthe ag enveteachers ett, 1st place individual with team and team have fallen in loveby with the According to contest engaging instruction ofmusic agthis teachers ett, 1st place individual with team the go back upin to average levels. Environas Chairman of the oforgaHealth. who were denied? Because year that’s not what the commissioners Last year the envelopes. Last year lopes. the This spring music festival always awould treat. Conroy highlighted the music. This spring festival always asufficient treat. Conroy highlighted was then transported by ambuespecially proud this during atreatment time who was then transported ambuespecially proud ofBoard this during atreatment time sufficient old-growth habitat tions, Ravalli County would new decision were received disease because ofinstruction old-growth habitat because of tions, Ravalli County new decision were received ittle love this special envelopes and little love this Valenspecial envelopes and associated costs to rehabilitate esented with aValencheck for other associated costs to rehabilitate presented with a$7500 check for $7500 eeting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome of disease see what use the land is to the town. city tofrom have, whether or not you put meeting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome ofmusic. see what use the land is to“Iother the town. “I city to have, whether or not you put their substance use casual inspections. their substance use from casual inspections. ludes nearly 13,000 acres includes nearly 13,000 acres te 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 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 mental Health Director John Palacio He said theproject matter would have to bewere would be feature aso great time to turn18 my horse want, to remove variances. They do lopes so full were they The is now lopes full they project now and fundraiser will 18 bands one newer band by the interesting and fundraiser will feature bands one newer band by the interesting nce to the hospital. He expired there in American history that he The believes is lance to the hospital. He expired there in American history thatdense heofis believes isaof ine’s Day. decorate them for each tine’s Day. decorate them for each vert to the county. The 1.52-acre the access dispute. only see liability,” said Gibson. money into developing it,” said Motnot be able to accommodate on suitable timberland to by the January 18 deadline dense pockets dead and dyrevert 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 pockets dead and dym representatives of JCCS, an these horses. When they’re fi nally ready these horses. When they’re fi nally ready from representatives of JCCS, an Glenda Wiles, Director of the DUI Task Force, Glenda Wiles, Director of the DUI Task Force, commercial and non-comof commercial and non-comy have been showing that love has entries, and this year there could be Students then have the option to put Matthew Walker. they have been showing that love has entries, and this year there could be Students then have the option to put Matthew Walker. had toenbe more really popular, and noted that there was nowas record of the Then taken before the Board of pasture into buildable property. If “There I of “Release not want on their plate.” had to be emptied more really popular, and from allemptied over the area, and beyond. name thethat Squirrels.” Even from all over the area, and beyond. name of “Release thethere, Squirrels.” Even omAbout his wounds andwounds was pronounced seeing lowest support for law en-Commishis and pronounced seeing the lowest support forWolff law four years resident. Then people About four years resident. people ece, which is located adjacent to the Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he up the ley. are many cars out piece, which is located adjacent to the Council member Marilyn Michaelson said he looked up the ley. “There are many cars out said what she tells parents is,so “If you don’t look, said what she tells parents is,so “If you don’t look, counting fifrom rm with acontest. branch for adoption, most can bemost driven or accounting fi rm with acontest. branch for adoption, can beteam driven or there, support viable populations ing trees. They claim the area the necessary maintenance mostly having tothe dohaving with the the necessary maintenance support viable populations mostly toand do with the ingof trees. They claim the area en through their art The even more, with full participation their knowledge to thelooked test asto FFA Conduct of Chapter Meeting: been through their art The even more, with full participation their knowledge the test as FFA Conduct of Chapter Meeting: team rcial vegetative treatment mercial vegetative treatment than once. growing every year. snowpack being this low in the last 20 sioners that the Board Health’s had hundreds of acres that I could He said that he had just emailed than once. growing every year. These bands will play for free, and a Conroy, and his wife, Tari, will get up These bands will play for free, and a Conroy, and his wife, Tari, will get up ead. forcement ever. He added, “Hamilton dead. forcement ever. He added, “Hamilton Kristin Kruse utive Director Jaqueline Stevens. The by Kristin Kruse utive Director Jaqueline Stevens. The go, a resident came could drop off valenago, a resident came could drop off valenterroot River on the northwest side said she had aold real problem with old minutes and found that the land Isancthink it can be used for parking. ButTeigen Bitterroot River the northwest side said she had aispotenreal problem with old minutes andproject, found that the land Idon’t think it can be used for parking. But then you don’t see. If you then you don’t then you don’t see. Ifsee, you don’t see, then you don’t ridden, and some just become “pasture ated in from Hamilton. Part ofaon the ridden, and some just become “pasture located in Hamilton. Part ofthis the ahin came a similar art contest from all the high schools in the valley. members through nationally sancmembers Zane Deering, Teigen Hackidea came from similar art contest from all the high schools in the valley. members through nationally members Zane Deering, Hackof old-growth dependent during the nor the logging of old growth, potenimpacted by mountain pine of old-growth dependent is impacted by mountain pine during the project, nor the logging of growth, years and thus no record of type decision could be taken as their “recdevelop in a dry year, that’s money in the county attorney about how new one will take the stage every half and play, along with their friend Tim new one will take the stage every half and play, along with their friend Tim a 55,000 acre area of within asee 55,000 acre area of The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office isenveato great place to be of aplace police officer.” The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office isenveapiece great to beafter aSee police officer.” center opened its doors in 2020 center opened its doors in 2020 after oection Farrenkopf to tines to fill the tines fill the to Farrenkopf to see 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 propof the bridge, was offered to the Town this land. “It’s where two was donated on the condition that looking long term, if you have propVALENTINES, page 10 That See VALENTINES, page 10levy for awarding that gift pets.” pets.” selection for awarding that See DUI, page 10 See DUI, page y held in Houston, Texas right afThese also include Trapper Creek Job tioned career and leadership developett, Kealie Hixson, Margaret Kuntz, they held in Houston, Texas right afThese also include Trapper Creek Job tioned career and leadership developett, Hixson, Margaret Kuntz, John Down first togift be created in the last “It really opened the in 2020. first was to the drawing board. by John Down first toand be created in the last “Itheads really opened the in 2020. That first levy was to the drawing board. of decision ever being made before. ommendation” to the commissioners. pocket.” far-reaching this opinion isnotes about the10 rehabilitation of theand road after species. ”Kealie The letter that tial to wildlife and to beetle, Douglas-fir bark beetle, beetle, Douglas-fir bark beetle, rehabilitation of the after species. ”notes The letter that tial to wildlife and to hour. Ezzell on bass. hour. Ezzell on bass. nd Hamilton Police Department In all his 26 years with the departand Hamilton Police Department In all his 26 years with departTucked away on Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus Stevens put their heads Tucked away on Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus and Stevens put their est inevents the Sapphire Mounforest inCounty the Sapphire Moun2017 by Ravalli for use as aimpacts roads converge, the bank is incrediitment would be my maintained and utilized erty onroad the west side of the river, then in 2017 by Ravalli County for use as aimpacts roads converge, the bank is the incrediit would be maintained utilized erty on the west side of the river, then 1 Horse At A Time was established s online voting and according the of September 11, 2001. Corps and many homeschoolers. “I events and contests. Adelaide Meyer, Cierra Palmer, and was online voting and according 1 Horse At A Time was established ter the events of September 11, 2001. Corps and many homeschoolers. “I ment events and contests. Adelaide Meyer, Cierra Palmer, and 50 years. To doRoad. this, they will door to some interesting permanent and asked for $9.5 One ofConroy, the problems, ac50 years. To do this, they will door tomistletoe some permanent and asked for $9.5 One thescope problems, acCommissioner Burrows stated “I think we are going to have to have noted that there were Board of Health’s authority. Oneinteresting band that tocontinues return According to the festival’s One band that to return According toof Conroy, the the festival’s a of press release that detailed ment, Snavely noted have only issued a of press release that detailed ment, Snavely noted there have only the Draft limits the dwarf mistletoe and western thecontinues project is complete. Ravalli Willow Creek the project is complete. Ravalli the Draft SEIS limits scope Willow Road. dwarf and western tsued toeast the north of Fort Owen State together to Creek decide what needed just to the north ofJeff Fort Owen State together tothere decide what was needed tential river access site. bly steep… Ibly think there are liability for recreational purposes within five you have access toSEIS potentially consolpotential river access site. steep… Iwas think there are liability forChisholm recreational purposes within five you have access to potentially consolns Corvallis. tains east ATR wanted to find aCorvallis. way to astonished, last year, to have that To Johnny contend at the state level, Tasia Rohbock. ATR wanted to find atry way to was astonished, last year, toto have that To contend at the state level, Tasia Rohbock. JCCS branch manager, Andrea by Shinn in 2018. She’s originally from by Shinn 2018. She’s originally from to JCCS branch manager, Andrea “Hopefully, the third try need toofwas ask the community conversations with people,” million, which Butler said cording toin Butler, was, “we as“Hopefully, the third need to ask the community conversations with people,” million, which Butler said cording to Butler, was, “we asthat he had heard from lot the a commissioners’ meeting decide certainly economic impacts from de“This opinion doesn’t help much,” is the Campbell Band, visiting purpose is “to promote and encouris the Johnny Campbell Band, visiting purpose is “to promote and encourhe event and investigation. However, been three of these types of shootings. the event and investigation. However, been three of these types of shootings. rk is the Summit Career Center, a or not needed in the community. They Park is the Summit Career Center, a or not needed in the community. They of itsidate environmental consespruce budworm damage. County objects to in shifting Bitterroot National Forest During the tenure of former issues… It much isissues… the fastest of the idate highway property the Town of itsinto environmental consespruce budworm damage. County objects toFFA shifting Bitterroot National Forest During the tenure of former It ispart the fastest part ofyears. the years. highway property into the Town The original proposal was The original proposal was The next glass recycling event in button, cell phone batteries (out of The next glass recycling event in button, cell phone batteries (out of ture the beauty of the state and much participation,” said Lander. students must compete and rank Creed Speaking: Teigen feature the beauty of the state and participation,” said Lander. students must compete and rank in FFA Creed Speaking: Teigen he charm,” commented to pass a levy, which BVCC said Butter, speaking about was exorbitant and occurred sumed people knew what the is the charm,” commented to pass a levy, which BVCC said Butter, speaking about was exorbitant and occurred sumed people knew what the mmerman, 1 Horse At A Time Germany where she grew up around Simmerman, 1 Horse At A Time Germany where she grew up around public following the decision, asking if groundwater results are going to be cisions of this sort but that the goal of said Burrows. from Nashville. They will be joined by age old-time bluegrass music.” The from Nashville. They will be joined by age old-time bluegrass music.” The ery little information is available at available However, these are always aare danger very little information is However, these always ageneral danger of nprofit organization that offers aowner came up and with the concept ofthe career nonprofit that offers a at came up with the concept of career ayor Jim Crews, theorganization owner of land channel the deepest part of the Vickie Motley, park board memof Stevensville. Iphone). think It’s something mayor Jim Crews, the of land channel and the deepest part of the Motley, park board memof Stevensville. Ivegetation, think It’s something financial burden ofat the project quences analysis to officials have that the Although inexpect,” Although in general financial burden of the project quences analysis to vegetation, officials have stated that the Bitterroot isbecause March 9th, 2024, the phone). This isValley last minute info so the Bitterroot isbecause March 9th, 2024, the This isValley last info give back to the community, and “We never know what to expect,” the top half, orVickie above at the district Hackett to give back to the community, and “We never know to the top half, or above the district Hackett hdrawn in August 2020 withdrawn in August of 2020 terroot Community has tried to dostated twice before their recent “Ask Listen” the trustees were Bitterroot Community Bitterroot Valley Community has tried to do twice before their recent “Ask and Listen” the trustees were Bitterroot Community who the reviewing authority really accepted this year or not,” he said. the Board of Health was to protect the The Board ofand Commissioners haveso horses. She’s always been a300 horse fan, s career one ofValley the top four vote horses. She’s always been a minute horse was one ofof the top four vote bands from all over the valley, MisMRBA has 300 members, they bands from all over the valley, MisMRBA has members, andfan, they his time. the job, but he added that fortunately, this time. the job, but he added that fortunately, ethe training program targetcenter, which is modeled after awhat highly free career training program targetcenter, which is were modeled after aand highly river on the northeast side had channel. If you were to develop that ber, said that nothing had been done at the river on the northeast side had channel. If you to develop that ber, said that nothing had been done RDO Equipment Co. RDO Equipment Co. the pileated woodpecker and project is designed to improve agreement with the proposed to Ravalli County and believe from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north if you don’t have batteries to recycle 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 ought their once successful art said Hafer, saying that art entries level to advance. The Western FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton thought their once successful art said Hafer, saying that art entries level to advance. The Western FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton lege (BVCC) trustee and without success. campaign, which helped the unsure of exactly how the College was.” However, there College (BVCC) trustee andaccess success. campaign, which helped the unsure ofThe exactly how the College was.” However, there was for this kind of decision. As awithout Health Board member Skip aquifer. He said if the county commisscheduled a meeting for Thursday, soula, Idaho and more. The event is abut allbeen share the same love of bluegrass. er Friends of the Bitterroot soula, Idaho and more. event abut all share the same love of bluegrass. after Friends of the Bitterroot tters. she isisespecially passionate about she is especially passionate about getters. The officer is currently on leave neither the officer, nor any The officer is currently on leave neither the officer, norcomany comtowards highly motivated people successful organization Denver, ed towards highly motivated people successful organization in Denver, empted to shut off river access on for fishing, Ifor would also see aother problem because the access problem had been attempted to shut off river on fishing, Iin would also see aother problem because the access problem had See STEVI, page 16 See STEVI, pageto 16 end of the Ravalli County Fairnow you can save up to bring them to end of the Ravalli County Fairnow you can save up to bring them ntest was the way to go. According come in all forms. District in Montana consists of twelve Harris contest was the way to go. According come in all forms. District in Montana consists of twelve Harris 8571 Running W. Road 8571 Running W. Road retary, 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 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 result, he asked the County Attorney Chisholm asked if this meant that sioners are taking on the responsibilJune 27th at 10:30 a.m. to discuss type event, with adraftWhen why loves bluegrass, type event, with asked adraft asked why he bluegrass, thisages investigation, as iswake stanmunity members, were during during this investigation, as is stanmunity members, during single-microphone horses. SheWhen and he her husband, That check followed in the That check followed inRavalli the wake horses. She and heraloves husband, a the es 18 and older inand both Ravalli and called It harmed offers were similar during Alliance for the Wild 18 older in both and“Crosspurpose.” called “Crosspurpose.” It harmed offers single-microphone similar and Alliance for the Wild grounds. The isThe the same, $1 per next glass recycling day on June grounds. price is the same, $1 per the next glass recycling day on June organizers Elliott Lander, managThis will bethe the year they schools west of the Continental Divide Star Greenhand: Adelaide Meyer to organizers Elliott Lander, This will be the ninth year they schools west ofimpression the Continental Divide Star Greenhand: Adelaide Meyer about the organizaon Maymanag7, via aMay mail-in ballot. public onStevens. the topic of the creating under the that the misunderstanding about the speaking about the organizaon 7, via a ninth mail-in ballot. public on topic of creating under the impression that the misunderstanding about the 4 for answer and the answer was that decisions about granting variances ity ofprice making the decisions, then the single stage. According to Mike Consingle stage. According tomilitary Mike Conand existing agreements. ” the “We realize these old growth disturbances like fire, insects Commissioners expressed “We realize these old growth Commissioners expressed and existing agreements. ”issue. disturbances like fire, insects Missoula, MT 59808 ard protocol. The Montana Dethe exchange. Missoula, MT 59808 protocol. The Montana Deexchange. ssoula Counties. In addition to services, according toaccording Stevens. Missoula Counties. In addition to services, to aaking $25,000 gift in November retiree, and their two children military retiree, and their two ofdard aan $25,000 gift in November See BLUEGRASS, page 4children See BLUEGRASS, page ckies filed suit claiming the Rockies filed suit claiming the gallon. Jars and bottles that con8th. gallon. Jars and bottles that con8th. director of ATR, and art contest have held the contest, and each year with an ag education program/FFA Additional state qualifying events ing director of ATR, and art contest have held the contest, and each year with an ag education program/FFA Additional state qualifying events n’s upcoming attempt to According to trustee chair the college. public desired an independent nature of the community tion’s upcoming attempt to According to trustee chair the college. public desired an independent nature of the community emcareer training, Summit offers The six-month program offered free career training, Summit offers The six-month program offered indicator species are listed inwill and disease; reduce sediconcern over impacts to impacts Forest officials alsoofficials received Forest alsothe received indicator species are listed in and disease; reduce sediconcern over tofood Tractor Supply. relocated torelocated Montana and bought a 20from Tractor Supply. to Montana and bought a 20406-549-4171 406-549-4171 ency failed to use the best agency failed to the best tained drinks or may be recycled Cardboard will also be tained or food recycled Cardboard recycling be d coordinator, Tamar Hafer, the ATR donates thousands in prizes. chapter. Schools ofdrinks all classifications for FFA: lead coordinator, Tamar Hafer, ATR donates thousands in phases. prizes. chapter. Schools of allmay classifications for recycling the Stevensville FFA: the public for help with Carrie “We listened Following those meetings, community college, as itbe was college. According to Butler, ask the public forause help with aGuarino, Carrie Guarino, “We listened Following those meetings, community college, asStevensville it was college. According to also Butler, ntoring, support and friendship to is the broken down into three phases. mentoring, support and friendship to is broken down into three acre farm which Shinn said can support That sounds like a lot of acre farm which Shinn said can support That sounds like a lot of the Forest Plan, but it is not county owned and maintained comments from Philip Strobel ment sources in the Willow comments from Philip Strobel the Forest Plan, but it is not county owned and maintained ment sources in the Willow JEFF for aJasmin fee. Any color, and labels can available apeople fee. for a (second fee. Any color, and labels can available for apeople fee. ailable science in managing eption has been This year, they will giving away compete in FFA includAgby Sales 2nd place team led available science in managing reception has been incredible. This year, they will be giving away compete together in FFA includAg Sales 2nd place team led awanted check for $7500 from JCCS to Jasmin Shinn (second from left) 1 Horse At Presenting abe check for $7500 from JCCS to Shinn from left) 1 At eoever opportunity to incredible. create athrough and wanted to hold true.” She the trustees said that voted inofpreviously aHorse high many believe it toby be rare opportunity to create aPresenting and to hold true.” She the trustees saidtogether that this voted inofby previously a for high many believe it tobybe walks through their doors. Stevens stated that the first phase isfirst whoever walks their doors. Stevens stated that the phase isthis RDOequipment.com RDOequipment.com oney but, according to Shinn, about 20 horses. She currently about 20 horses. She currently money but, according to Shinn, roads, especially Willow Creek Director of margin. the NEPA Branch clear whether there are other Creek watershed; improve clear whether there are other roads, especially Willow Creek Director of the NEPA Branch Creek watershed; improve stay on, but please remove lids. Sponsored by the non-profits stay on, but please remove lids. Sponsored by the non-profits When speaking about the contest around $4,700 in prizes. This ining the AA schools in Missoula and Kayton French, 3rd place individual When speaking about the contest around $4,700 in prizes. This ining the AA schools in Missoula and Kayton French, 3rd place individual mmunity college in the Bitand others with BVCC have levy will be different. The margin. After being created, associated with the outreach community college in the Bitand others with BVCC have levy will be different. The After being created, associated with the outreach A Time Draft Horse Rescue were, l to r: Levi Clark, CPA, Andrea Simmerman, JCCS Branch habitat and didn’t comA Time Draft Horse Rescue were, l to r: Levi Clark, CPA, Andrea Simmerman, JCCS Branch elk habitat and didn’t comis program the brainchild called “personal which This program isdraft theof brainchild of calleddevelopment,” “personal development,” which king care ofis draft horses is taking care ofsaid, horses is cludes Beginning March 9th, batteries Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) and Beginning March 9th, batteries Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) and the Bitterroot, Lander “All ofof prizes to the schools of the Kalispell. InKalispell. addition to with members Kamryn Jones, in the Bitterroot, Lander said, “All of cludes prizes to the schools of the In addition to Stevensville, with team Kamryn Jones, Office of Stevensville, the Regional Adminbull trout habitat; restore Road. Office of to the Regional Adminbull trout habitat; restore Road. root. According to trustee worked to alter the levy toand first time they went to the the district was able levy run bymembers the Universiterroot. According to trustee worked to alter the levy to first time they to the the district was ableteam toprogram levy program run by the UniversiManager, and Will Ramsey, CPA. Also pictured is Tiny, the non-profi t’s mascot and the Manager, Will Ramsey, CPA. Also pictured iswent Tiny, the non-profi t’s mascot and the with the definition of old ply with the definition of old wer duo Myla Yahraus, the owner involves aptitude testing to idenpower duo Myla Yahraus, the owner of involves aptitude testing to idenexpensive proposition. Last an expensive proposition. Last Recycling Works MT. will also be accepted for recycle. $2 See RESCUE, page 6 will also be accepted for recycle. $2 Recycling Works MT. See RESCUE, page m have had some sort of Montana winners, which take the form of grant four of the twelve chapters are in the Teigen Hackett, and Charlie Leonard. them have had some sort of Montana winners, which take the form of grant four of the twelve chapters are in the Teigen Hackett, and Charlie Leonard. See ty GOLD, page 5 reality eFort chair, Jean Butler, give it its best and to meadows, public, did being for community funds. After of Montana. reality is See GOLD, page 5 vice chair, Jean Butler, this give it its best chance and toa they they did so after being for community funds.ty After ofThe Montana. The For House District 86 is 6 •FREE INpublic, THE BITTERROOT VALLEY• Yin OUR HOME Ithis MPROVEMENT C O .COM •FREE ESTIMATES INTime. THE BITTERROOT Yin OUR HOME Iof MPROVEMENT Cof Ochance .COM istrator ofVALLEY• the Environmental In letter toInso the Forest habitat including meadows, istrator of the Environmental habitat including aafter letter toVictoria the Forest first horse that was rescued byESTIMATES 1 Horse At A Photo by Howell. first horse that was rescued by 1Time. Horse At A Photo by Victoria Howell. Owen Ranch and founder tify what each individual’s specific the Fort Owen Ranch and founder tify what each individual’s specific owth found the Bitterroot growth found the Bitterroot perfor pound. The following will besignificantly acFor more information refer to the per pound. The following will be acFor more information refer to the me to them.” Some previous years Bitterroot Valley; Florence, Victor, theme to them.” Some previous years Bitterroot Valley; Florence, Victor, uld be only the fourth of address the concerns of the approved for the creation of being significantly voted down would be only the fourth of address the concerns of the approved the creation of being voted down Paid for by Jeff Kempka for HD86 center, and co-founder and Exec- and Execthe center, and co-founder Paid fortrustees by Brad Davis, P.O. BoxDavis, 462 Victor, Montana 59828 See FFA, page 21 page Paid fortrustees by Brad P.O. Box 462 Victor, Montana 59828 See FFA, page 14 21 ART, page 4a4community See ART, page 4 SeeSee SUMMIT, page SUMMIT, page 4college cepted: alkaline, lithium-ion, Ni-Cad, website: ravallirecycling.org cepted: alkaline, lithium-ion, Ni-Cad, website: ravallirecycling.org See BVCC, page 14 ve included themes such as old and Corvallis. See BVCC, have included themes such and Corvallis. kind in the state, and the public. a See community college district twice, the went back its kind in the state, and theas oldpublic. district twice, the went back
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