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TrapThree Club has Eight coming, but the new Schmiedeke, thestate decisionThe event Indrew addition to the Bitterroot Health Check out our 6 The HOT SPOTS: Check out ourloan, 6 HOT SPOTS: Commissioners gave condiAccording toonthewere prelimito the rural character of the is a founder was alsoofdiscussed. In that mandated duties to“It other On Monday, February 26, Dr. people lined up out the door. Ramsey the Bitterto the Bitterroot River Inn. was Mile Community Center is up who serves to take out a project was paid for by been a fixture in the Bitterroot pool – plus imaging held a approval groundbreakby Michael Howell and cut the ribbon at last week’sthe tional last week to theOswald subdivision area. A substantial number of case, the Upper agencies and ignoring numerPhillip Ramsey, head biologist at nary MPG heardisRamsey’s presenroot Clean Water Alliance, as wellMissouri as to finish really a good turnout,” saidservices. Oswald. It and running. Located at 4433 both plat the park loan Three Mile Community Valley since 1947. A place for and lab ceremony, said concerning the Senior ing last Wednesday the Sapphire Valley Estates anticipated to add approxcomments expressed concern Waterkeepers and a group ous specific, documentable, by John Dowd her during the discussion and was attended by(the people from all over Ranch in Florence, a presentatation a resident of the West Fork. He has Sunnyside Cemetery Road, board and the in Darby and contacted him, the project. Center official name) trap enthusiasts andgave hunting Bishop said “It An open house celebration was organization’s 50 years of service, for new medical out to11 see if she might subdivision, aon 33-lot developimately new children to do one about the potential impacts to of residents close and clearly defined impacts tion in partnership with thereached Ravalli asking if he could with the a Ph.D in microbiology and inliving school Montana, including Anacontheits center is the east side community She saidtowestern they which raised over $80,000 sport shooters to gather, sotheyas hope to have held last week at the Bitter Root was started by environment a bunch offar little old by John Dowd Community events are combe ablethe to Florence-Carlton take the project on. ment on athat 49.22-acre parcel School existing wells in the area thatstudied thethe proposed Creek to the such as complex will beThe County Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. The event was co-sponsored specifically effects Horse of heavy da, and Missoula, and away as of Lone Rock Park. buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, cialize, compete and hone their monplace in the Bitterroot Valley, “Victor really wanted someHumane Association’s (BRHA) new ladies in 1972 and it’s still run by amay the facility open of formerly agricultural land District and 264 new vehicare already experiencing a Hills subdivision challenged the decreasing water abunHelena even into Idaho. This (RCFWA), onathe Creek by the Bitterroot chapter of Trout Unmetal contamination in rivers. HeFarmers has ing contains large meeting State and rummage sales, bingo nights skills, the north club also functions as Mine a they started built just of Sheep with over 30 annual events and thing,” saidtrips Deschamps. She Last weekend the Bitter animal located on Fairgrounds ofdance little old ladies.” near the intersection ofMark Eight ular per dayRamsey, to the local lowering of staticpublished water levels both Broadwater County and been in the area and failing proposal. According to Oswald, limited. according to Oswald, over 70 papers, according toto bunch have because many area conserroom, ashelter warming kitchen, aRoot working on Bank keep and donations from commuby spring of 2023, 501c3 non-profit the Stevensville atnon-profit thesupporting nearly 400 registered added that Stevensville has Humane Association participatMile 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 a Kathie Butts, President of the 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 in 2012 their loan nity members. Other major community by providing youth and that they plan See Mine, page 19 corner of Kootenai organizations in the area. Howevthe Creamery Picnicis and their ed for the first time in a nationWoodchuck Road east of the applicant proposing to be drilled deeper. Concerns Resources and Conservation aquifer. double purpose. It included a ribbon Board, said, “This organization has system, and a gorgeous view and incorpopayments contributors were the Three such as The Bitter-farmers market, Hamilton has on continuing to er, in anprograms area so known for comal “slumber party” event. The Creek Road and Florence. TheAccording land is honor being dedicate a 100-foot by 100were also expressed about the (DNRC) over thereasonable. processcome and such while thethe of the Bitterroot Mountains tothe rated in 2014. Mile Fireway District, Lone cutting ceremony in of new a“Thus, long since itCounty was root Blasters. to club munity gatherings, many believe the Daly Days and several marexpand services. Bitterroot shelter branded their 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 the west. She said the Those payRock Park and the Rapp members, hundreds of kids have facility,ofincluding tours of the whole started about 50 years ago. I feel aFamthe community Victor often kets, so Victor residents wanted event the “Slumber Pawty,” which “We’re bringing the 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. John Bishop, Bitparticipated in that program building, and an array of food and of their own that huge sense of responsibility to honor comes out a littlethe underserved something opened shelter to community represented by the engineerFire Districtand andincontribute Creek Company, storm runoff, impacts to wildlife required information lies with” carebefore tosaid theus patients, to the senior center and the approximateouton ofnearby park Schmiedeke there over the years. Along with their regarding events. was more regular additerroot Health CEO, drink in honor of the organization’s those who have come and members who participated to stay ing company Professional $8,000 to theDeschamps Florence Rural and the impacts on Eight Mile landowners. 71 Ranch [the developer], the Weekend Backpack Program ly $500,000. taxes that are were many volunteers who own programs, the club supports he said. The community used to have tion to Victor Days. 50th birthday. make it as good as it can be as we set said that Marcus the night with the animals, among Consultants Inc. (PCI). Fire District. Creek. In his ruling, District Court County is incorrect in its imthat serves Lone Rock School. When already being helped on the project, and charities and has raised over Victor Days, which was recently and others also mentioned that Hedgeby John Dowd The private non-profi t organization the course for the nextLois 50 years.” Daly Hospital had other fun activities. Between 12 are The proposal ispark for sinThe Commissioners A recent court decision Judge Michael McMahon plication that the County can The surrounding conSchmiedeke assessed, TMCSC received reduced brought $165,000 back. However, there a number of Victor for themany Shriners and peth, chair ofwithout the McCormack said that the was fi rst organized in 1972. In 1984, noon Saturday and 12 noonresidents Sun- received gle-family residential use dozens of written over a proposed subdivision criticized both the county and approve a subdivision tains soccer and baseball “gotwho really Schmiedeke prices from contractors. The in the community wanted to see vend at various The Montana Hope Project. The It is often said that Three Mile Community Senior Center board members, l to r, Colorganization conducted a successful Countess Margarite Bessenyey, the day, participants stayed overnight hospital board, with individual septic systems public comments expressing in Broadwater County that DNRC. He criticized the counfields, tennis and volleyball involved,” the is proud that general contractor donated laactivitiesclub locals could engage area markets and events and islocally utilized by local schools, little owned leen Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando and Wendy Audiss in front of the See SAPPHIRE, page 14 with the shelter animals, wore fundraising campaign to fund the new granddaughter of Marcus Daly, gave said this project with andTeller especially something wanted something more affordcourts, a walking path, a playgroup had they didn’t Wildlife Boy Scouts bookstores areRefuge, aon waning See the CENTER, page 3 pajamas, played games and more new community center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. construction but then Covid-19 the BRHA land Fairgrounds Road like a farmers market. According able and closer to home. ground and a covered picnic raised about have to run has been four years and TripleHowever, Creek Ranch, among Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound as Bitbusiness. the in support ofa the shelter. to Gina Deschamps, number of yearsDeschamps convinced the pandemic hit and construction with a 99-year lease. Six later, others. in the works, costs but folks that own Chapter ter Root Humane Association Board Member Sue McCormack prepares to cut the ribbon Shelters all over the U.S. and people commented on a Facebook park board, and she and a few skyrocketed. As a result, the group in 1990, the Bessenyey estate deeded The current executive diOne Book Store, in HamJohn Bishop, pictured from left, leads a gathering people involved in the there were some celebrating the opening of the new animalfifth shelter in Hamilton. Photo by Michaelof Howell. post about need for someeven out of the country heldothers, the had to take out a mortgage to finish thethe land totake the organization whereincluding Nicole Millrector, Tom Allsop, has been ilton, may exception thing else in the Victor area. er24and Sheri Jones, decided delays due to the same event during the same Bitterroot Health building project in a ceremonial groundbreaking. The facility on Trap the property that had Sueby McCormack, who serves on Hamilton Club members linehoused up for athe shoot. Photo Kristin Kruse. the current shelter is located. The to this, as they were re-is apage See TRAP, 5 something happen. Deschamps organizes the new to make See SHELTER, page hour period. The event fundpandemic. She said2 shelter since 1984. theat organization’s of directors will be built on land located the corner ofboard Kootenai Creek Road and Hwy 93 newevent building replaces an old building cently awarded for being Victor Days and helped They started a farmers market raiser for each shelter, and partictheir vision that by “outstanding John Dowd do. According to Steinhoff, have just north of “We the Stevensville Junction. an model Boddy cumstances, having She adds thatisthe bring it ipants back ineach 2022, after theby first weekend in June, and work toitraise funds toNathan to act now, and stay ahead of this.” the Stevensville business,” according encountered people most important fizzled out in 2010. She respective is alsoto shelters. called it the Bitterroot People’s donate to their Hamilton City Council met TuesMayor Dominic Farrenkopf said to mail on the Victor Park Board, and Market. Christine Staub, a driving falling victim way to combat the Hamilton Downtown facility will besuch more Darby, Victor and Corvallis, as well as been providing “quality, Individual community businesses day, March 5They to discuss there was not much they knew to do so several people thought ofwill several force at the Boxxe Shoppe at fraud in the past. abuse is for people Association. of a “medical center” rather than just a also donated the fundraiser, Miller, Gina Deschamps and Sheri Jones at the Bitterroot People’s Market last week. Photo by John Dowd. Hamilton. accessible, See MARKET, page 8 Nicole upcoming citytoprojects. However, at thewas time, though theypersonalized may need to ship901 S. 1st Street, recently As a certified to ask questions also be celebrating 50 amounting to over opened, $10,000concern as of clinic. She also said that Marcus Daly for 90 people years. when of theoperation. meeting looka into it ashealth “more and more presented with Certificate of care” ping depot for FedEx, The new 12-acre campus will and start conyears Murphy. Shethe led the Saturday. isversation a critical access about the Sheep Creek mine following are talking about this.”the Farrenkopf In recent years, theyShoppe provide primary, care, urgent care and Hospital, which Appreciation by Mayor DomiBoxxe with those Chapter One has three by John Dowd commissioners through There were over 35 participants a meeting held aaccordcouple weeksnic earsaidand thatHamilton washave all he could say on it at hospital, was recently rated #4 in the specialty services. Two physicians have Farrenkopf is legally justified to you know and love. co-owners, and been taking steps to a lengthy fund by fund bythe Victoria Howell me like a ton of of slumber party, and a barbelier, made it 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 rating to one of them, Mara Every year, the Ravalli accounting that, to sum already been hired, along with a nurse invest in all the commucue was held at noon on Saturday, bricks.” that, the council said goodbye to the meeting, during the non-agenda items In his presentation to the City bears its shipping know the details Lynn Luther, that is one by Mikewelcoming Hudgins The film gathers twenty-four partwenty-four people give twenty-four County Fish and Wildlife Asso-been up, shows thefacilities. county, ing agency, outitof 351 similar practitioner, andwas two more doctors of the community tois congregating Numerous Bald Eagles have in period, the Burnt Fork area lately to feed onOverstreet carcasses. Photos nities of the Bitterroot, When it all comes beloved long-time city clerk, who discussion several the counCouncil onfrom March 15th, label.ofAfter following of what potential ticipants across theChief Bitterroot answers that we don’t know in advanof the many ways they ciation works to affect conseroverall, doing very well visit the shelter. by Michael Howell. Victoria Howell aresent being recruited. There willby also be he said, with clinics in to Covid, Greg home from retiring. cil members weighed in Steinhoff’s that he wants the protocol, and doing victims are told, but The Ravalli County Museum maythrough be Snavely Valley, said representing a cross-section ofon ce,” Riemer said. “How do you make have been so successvation in the Bitterroot on its tax collections and Many ofthe thepublic thatperiod The Bitterroot NaOverstreet has aparticipants with During comment comments. best known for preserving the history communities, generations and wayssoofin theitpresence coherent and not hospital just a series of Hamilton Police Department of the she knows that over they ful. Joined by the other showing revenues various projects and programs. spent the night were will kids. During tional Forest (BNF) The Cowboy Ball at the 50% Ravalli Countycoached message for you: an oxygen tank. of the council meeting, Robert “We need to keep our eyesdisconnected onStaub it,” wasideas?” of Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, buttheir its life. Ranchers, educators, civic leaders, toStein“become more vocal about a witness, are, “often owners, Katrina Mendrey of projections in One such program is the slumber party, participants hoststood alooks public meeting Fairgrounds will be held February is newest project less backward and healthcare workers, artists, firefighters Rather than looking for a single hoff to address the council. He said council member Jenny West. “It don’t fool around! He was home for the good things that happen able to uncover the to departments say12th. they This are shipand Marisa Neyenhuis, most while scholarship program, which took part in adeceptively “tortilla slap game,” this Wednesday, March more inward, asking a simand students all contribute to a broader conclusion, the team is leaning into 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 Overstreet, two or three days. by Michael Howell Luther believes having who can Participating youth getting ready to spend the night with puppies at the shelter. Photo by John Dowd. expenses have only or awards three winners 30th from 6 toRavalli 8mean p.m. ple question: What does it to be a mosaic of experience. The goal is not uncertainty. The documentary is See PETS, page 11 hosted by the County Fish and and possibly Stevensville as well.” Her ing his department’s experiof the package: nearly paperwork.” Other up, it’s going to be an event worthy oftoa23% jubilee an attorney in During that time, amounted of three people allows them an interest in pursuing todisplay share Association information Bitterrooter? toand define the valley but to one show how$16,000 it the designed to let themes emerge natuWildlife and Trout Unlimthoughts were shared by several other ence with Ms. Staub was in cash, common tactics for former council member, public at the next meeting Halfway through celebration. projections due in large to do it related all. “We couldn’t private practice in his oxygen level fields to conservation, by Victoria Howell regarding the developThat question sits at the center ofupon a such defines itself through the people who rally through editing rather than being ited. The meeting called Dr. Philcouncil members. opportunity. which the customer scammers include the budget year, the part jobyear’s vacancies Rod Freeman is the chair of to this do it in without each other,” wild land ethics or natural appears to be continuing whenpredetermined, the council considers Stevensville, was went down to 51, to documentary production titled inhabit it. March, allowing meaning ment of a draft forest lip Ramsey toThe speak on“What the dangers In discussion agenda send-from In early a custom-on regular was unwittingly claiming to county’s performance that have yet torepbe filled. said Luther. spread sciences. event. Freeman is also the chair of the Rodeo diagnosed with a normal of his efforts to teach the new the appointment of two addiIs a Bitterrooter?” led bymine director Peggy Jessop says thethe intention isbe to brought captu- forward build collectively rather than indiviClimbing Management At the second regular of a proposed up Sheep Creek. items, first to er came to the Boxxe Shoppe ing to a scammer in resent the IRS or in is looking pretty good, One big savings was of responsibility allows For the year of 2023, one recouncil Committee, and the vice chair of the Fair Board, colon cancer in 99. “I jokingly say Riemer and cinematographer/editor how different people, living different dually. Plan (CMP). The virtual and mayor how local tional council members. meeting of the two-member According to Steinhoff, “I thought was the issue of re-roofing the city intending to send a package Chicago, Illinois. Social Security according to Ravalli the budgeted funds ed throughout the Bitterroot. Brewfest, which he started in 1995. Now by John Dowd of that time as the executive director. of theBOOKS, winners tomuseum receive aMaralives, Lynninterpret Luther the sitssame in Chapter One’s used books section. Photo John Dowd. which he’s been onby forNa12 years. A real estate for ChristianFebruary Jessop. While the has place. Jessop describes the of 2021. that 51 by isapproach brain Christine Staub of the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo meeting will be held on See page 18 government should run. He “We’ll do our job, ” said it wasn’t going to affect me, but I street shop. According to Hamilton via FedEx. Administration. County CFO Klarryse the county’s share in Stevensville Town Council, on After it was announced that he would be Al became a member in 1988, and that event is one of the biggest in the check was Savannah Deuter, long focused on collecting oral “You’re going to see a condensed ver- as curiosity-driven. Instead of stateagent for 18 years here in the Bitterroot, and also He went through damage material.” Zoom. See below forhistories than Boddy. learned that it would only take just City Public Works Director, Donny The customer was aall frequent commenter Gibson retiring, he was asked to speak, and was gotisinto itaround because he owns thein Paper For him, theSometimes experiencethey has been On graduated Wednesday, March 27, the who high school in January 27, town clerk Jenelle and documenting the valley’s past, the sion of the different things that are ments, the film built questhe Army valley. for 21 years, his and instructions and a link chemotherapy and But COVID-19 Seeorganizational COUNTY, page 10 seemed con-introduced will tell their one little mistake and we will allhappening be Ramer, the building is run,” usedhis for snow Clip in downtown Hamilton. It was a “chance to meet with a lot of great Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce by Jodi Mitchell, daughat council meetings during Joan Mell, an attorney project carries that work into film, using to make the community tions that invite reflection. May of 2023. She has so far familiar with the profile of the Berthoud told the council and to late join August theSteinhoff meeting. Five fundraising skills, and discipline, haveone been put to in he was was no joke. “It fused and unOver the victims that a loved has hurting.” said that he heard plow storage and for other maintehosted apublic well-attended mid-day event ter-in-law the executive suggested towhat him get involved people all over the valley,” and all of it documentary storytelling to capture hethe said. theand mayor, a student “When that question, itthat me-he victims, completed a she semester ofthe college last“Teachers, administration. In current from Hamilton, was recbutuse wishes similar meetings audience that was having good as chair oflanded the Cowboy Ball committee. told that the cancer got I potential felt familiar with course of so herbad in jail,rewarding.” or that a prize about the track record ofannual the company nance equipment. According to Ravalley’s present-day identity through the at Corvallis High School, all thinking ans to be a Bitterrooter, is brought up, director. Al gave a history of the chamto network. He then got onto the board has been “extremely for members, giving their report, and submitted her transcript that others withinFreeman the commupublic comment, Crews told roof, ognized for stepping in (virtual) were held in meetsaid the committee hopes to raise trouble streaming the the process, decade with has been won, but a fee needs had been eradicated. like I couldn’t when Ramsey told how it was not very mer, it is the original which has voices ofreviewing the people2023 who live there. placespoke and how they’re piques curiosity,” he said. “People in the early 90s, andwould in 2012 he her became and talking aboutabout whatthe same ber, and about importantitmemproviding proof of compLeting nity help look out Al was the executive director until 2021. the council that those makto handle the prosecution $50,000 this year, for the expansion of the rodeo and Staub the Boxxe to be paid for release of the good. Steinhoff stated that the comsome significant leaks and insulation Overstreet had breathe, like I “What Is a Bitterrooter?” is not contributing to it.” start thinking about it, and hopefully ings on the internet. She said they have planned for the upcoming bers during that time that led up to him the executive director. associated courses. These are for their safety. At least one2020. Since then he has been the adviIn addition tohistorical the by John Dowd chines. became susShoppe, Staub funds. The scammers will ing public comment should caseload of Town Attorney pany has supposedly been in the state issues. Ramer believes the new roof structured as a traditional That structure creates both opportuthat thought spreads.” bucking chutes. “They’re just getting old,” he said. surgery on October was being water taking on the position. Throughoutofthat he knew year. During the meeting, it was also the former YouTube chantwo of several criteria applithetime, potential victims she sor for Jodi, helping her transition into opportunity to learn In addition to the custom leathpicious when has now commonly use a legitimate film. Instead, it is built around a qunity and challenge. With each interview Early in production, certain patseven times already, and each time left will cut down on the heating bill and “They need to be replaced. They’re getting banged the “The mayor, notofthe GregValley Overstreet while he was 23, 2021 for ostomy or aided whatand story the Bitterroot 55boarded, board members participated the role. Al will be retiring in August this announced that long-time member,address Al cants must meet tolonger be eligible was a resident at a local nel they had was no about and participate in Following the closure ofthe a longtime erwork, Jake’s Studio is featuring estion with no fixed answer, one offering a different perspective, the terns haverecovered already begun towater surface. Dominic Farrenkopf (right) awards recognition toAfter Rose Photo courtesy considering address, but(left. will be ready taxpayers with the billthat for cleanup. allow better dry storage of equipment up. Bucking stock can be hard on metal.” Mitchell, will be retiring and stepping Chamber is the story of optimism, strugin some of the greatest growth in the year. AlAllen spoke, Jodi stood to to thank removal, the fi nal I imagine for a scholarship. audience. He also said, “This hospitalized, and then recovextended nursing facility and the process of developworking but they had set up was Stevensville Main Street business, Riv- the work of more than a dozenOne local connectsback place, memory and identity filmmakers are now facing the question of the most consistent is the the customapproximately grab the package from a porch Dominic Farrenkopf. Steinhoff then asked if there anygle and triumphs,” said Al.ering, He said theCovid-19. organization’s history. According towith him for cowboy all his help to remind him from the Chamber leadership.. The 10th annual balland – which actually Another of these requiretreatment in the boarding to be had to be provided a ride is not a question and answer” from Mell ing a climbing plan, this er’s Mist, a new business haseven recently and regional artists. Many See COUNCIL, page across generations. ofcould howand to shape those voices a cohe-of these pace of 21 life in the valley. Across initial athing new Facebook page. Hower’s age $60,000 in was front door when it arrives. the was doing, or Mitchell has been with the Chamoverarching goal into for the Chamber has him, what meant to be as a six-month he was only supposed to held speak for year 10 ments iscity that each applicant started 11the years agoor but couldn’t be last to theabank well as to colon cancer journey. like,” recalls week’s meeting will cov“It’s really about what it means to be rent narrative without flattening their interviews, participants described session. “It’s public comment. ” did the work at no charge to opened at the same location. Howevartists have not shown their work in the particular cash, all of “They always direct the ever, members of the public ber for over 36 years, and spent much always been to keep businesses connectappointment to the position lasted 12 minutes. a 500-word essay dis- differences. Boxxe Shoppe. due to the pandemic – has been upgraded this The day after that Overstreet. ersubmit the following agenda a Bitterrooter,” Riemer said. “We’re just grounded pace “This er, dissuading any worries about the Bitterroot Valley before, soslower, there details thethehad which was to victim to send it, ‘no signature The of mayor said previousthe town. “I more just wanted who hadinhe tried to access theplays years, andI he enjoyed every moment cussing the role hunting “It’s common sense to me,” Jodi stated that the membership year. topics: surgery, was is when realized documenting life the valley.” “The challenge is going to be how changeover, it will remain a place of should be a lot of interest in the new transaction. being fraudurequired,’” she adds. Fred Upchurch, Savannah Deuter and Mark Oswald hold the check given to Deuter by the Ravalli County Fish and WIldlife AssociSee DOCUMENTARY, 2ride ly that he would be answering publicly thank Joanoffor help-beenshe The Town offorStevensville recognized attorney Joan aup Mell, it. “It’s apage good 29“This numbers have been “trending every says, pointing out that red Facebook page said it was not Unfortunate• Review overall is the first year we’ve ever done fully diagnosed with that I was not art. After two months of renovations material. There are 16 artists in total lently deThe Bank Secrecy Act ation. Photo courtesy Fred Upchurch. years,” said Al. “I’m looking forward to year.” However, 2023 saw the highest See RCFW, page 3 questions from the public. ing me and helping the town, ” flags abound when seniors are in while town Greg objectives and desired accessible. Berthoud asked catered dinner,” said Freeman. TheOverstreet University COVID-19. taking Covid center, for filling while hidden behind brown-paper ly, it covwas notso far, and the owners are always manded from ofattorney 1970 requires banks to being on the other side and partaking,” being scammed. “If a person Crews also said that they said Overstreet. outcomes of the public ofPictured Montanawith Catering Service will provide theof had Covid-19. Mell are, l to r, Overstreet, ered windows, Studio opened for“I patience as Jake’s she worked was obviously seriously enough. Staub’s firstwelcoming more. “We like all kinds senior citizen keep track of withdrawals he added, specifically referring to the See CHAMBER, page 5 is 80 years old, and all of a conversations should be forsaid some its doors March 1.said ofprepared mediums,” Lottermoser’s dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. time having members of $10,000 or more in order very weakened,” through the issues. Mayor Steve Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and sudden they’re coming into the The Boxxe Shoppe’s new location • Provide an update The new business will feature business partner, Suzette Smith. encountered the commuSee STEVI, page 2 “interesting comments” from Greg Overstreet talks about his recent brush with death due to Overstreet. “It hit Jim Crews, former mayor bank to5withdraw $15,000, it Stacie Barker. by Victoria Howell. at 901 1st Street in Hamilton. See COWBOY BALL page 4 See SURVIVING, page local property owners to construct by Johnonsite Dowdcustom leatherwork residents to Victoria pursue Some what could begarbage, chicken coops and other by Photo Michael Howellproblem. byPhoto Karen ofS.the artists displayed such cirnity. Staub is Covid. by Howell. See SCAMMERS, page 2 makes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” See PLAN, 2 come the Photo by Nathan Boddy.in the Several areas throughout the first community a bear-proof trash enclosure at the attractants have increased sharply Lottermoser, one ofpage the owners. Hervalley’swere previous participants valley haveyear, seen elevated bear apBear conflicts areDowd mount-in the Sheridan-style collection site. Officials bear-proof trash enclosure. thisbusiness year, making theMarch weektothe Ravalli County Commissioners work is grounded former gallery, but the plana2026 one of by John barns, cowboys, famous artists with On 9th, members ofLast thehope This school the Stevensville activity this year, including Bear ing across the Bitterroot Valley, electrify the structure toadoption provideFFA Brandon Davis, FWP’s bearsince worst years for bear conflicts in proved of a memorandum of understandof tooling which features variations on has changed Lottermoser and Montana flavor and more. This year Stevensville FFA completed their fielded teams in twelve contests by John of the franchise, many should not noanda rough the southbears portions of the valley, Exit Realty team will continue workby JohnDowd Dowd partment of Criminal Investigations Creek, Gash Creek, Eight Mile, prompting Montana Fish, Wildlife with negative reinforcement manager for the Bitterroot Valley, recent memory. “It’s been ing withthe the Ravalli County DUI as Task Force Western floral patterns. addition Smith took space. A Hamilton business,In that hails the theme isover pre-statehood, or preparticipation in the last of fourteen requiring qualification to advance tice the change atthe all,year andalready,” itWhile may lead separated at Victor Crossing. ing and marketing one. “Weand didn’t (DCI) will be doing the investigation. Grubstake andAgency. Woodchuck areas. and Parks (FWP) officials and Karen local issaid andthe teach them MAPS toAfter avoidMedia the area. reports of bears getting into Davis said. commissioners stated Protection The letter National Forest 1987 Forest aspen and whitebark pine; Institute to produce a video designed to her leatherwork, also an RIver’s Mist was an art co-op, the from Texas, has been working to en1889, and the contest is still looking agricultural and leadership competito the state level and secured invitaby Since Michael Howell January 2, Exit1st, Realty in the some positive growth in theThe future. sale, the south portion was purchased want to change a whole bunch right On Monday, April around 4:30 toAccording to Hamilton Police DepartWhile those locations have histor“If we get something permabear manager poto help parents keep tabs on their children’s behavaccomplished woodworker, creating that “Ravalli County objects contains recommendations manage timber to provide Plan. 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 Bitterroot has gone through some big LastChief year, of thePolice, previous Exit Realty bynew Kathy andwethe out of the gate,” said Lendman. p.m. Hamilton Police officers were ment Snavely, ically experienced bear conflicts, nent, cannorth start by to break all these sition is relatively andButts, See Steve ART, page 6 ior. aininvolved variety of pieces furniture to A new the valley. To dofrom this, they have be high school students, 9th to 12th forjobs; the and next level of competition at the toevents. forest products and to unmitigated impacts concerning the Draft SEIS for record of decision changes, but many in the valley may franchise owners, Tina and Max ColeLendman. When asked how this change will Davis said conditions have been bad habits,” Davis said. was created to help reduce in a shooting with a robbery there will be a coroner’s inquest The deadline closed on by Victoria Howell if it would begrades. possible The DUI Task Force approved creation of jewelry boxes. She prides herself that created a at county-wide contest, show95th State FFA the Convention inhas Billings district championships by Victoria Howell year, the2023-24 facility took inthe just under The sign for Jake’s Studio, on Steby John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rocknot be aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though franchise split affect buyers and sellers in the valley, especially challenging this year. The project would be the first conflicts between people suspect the Riverside Conoco Conwhere DCI will present their findings. the Gold Butterfly. Concernwas issued on December 17, retain old growth status in all county owned/maintained toart, put envelopes on January 18,participant’s for filingby objecbyher Victoria hisCorvallis property which wouldschools in effect with the highway, which is aastate addressed when the private land was Mischief Room May and commissioners all work isHowell done her twotook casing the loveown of and Florence inthe April. for Stevensville include: and spent every penny. venville’s main drag, beckons visitors FWP isscope also promoting a Debear-proof enclosure ofequipment its $240,000 kind in last and bears throughout the ies Bluegrass Association, there will a es might affect them. rights that pertained to the Bitterroot in valley, Exit Realty is still the Lendman said that itand will not change venience Store. The Fortunately, engagement Snavely stated that an inquest is also ing the of the analysis treatment units. According to roads from heavy 2021 accompanied by a Draft all the doors and then Dominic Farrenshut 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 tions to the Draft Supplemenhands, no suspect lasers orthreatened CNC maand theusing Bitterroot’s love of the state. have been the most active, though allof said 200the students in Rockies StevensAgronomy led by Sidney Mcfenders of Wildlife grant available Bitterroot Valley. A temporary valley. Davis oneOver of Jasmin Shinn, founder and There are no paid employees; it’s an allThe annual Montana be no break from the music, and, “No according to Kim Lendman, now the Valley. When they sold it, the fransame company. Additionally, accordin. Photo by John Dowd. place after the and standard procedure in these types kopf, activities director put valentine cards in The Stevensville Town CounPark, a 20-acre park on the east bank have two accesses for trucks pulling and Parks got involved. The once-priand logging trucks, mostly, the letter quotes the BitterSEIS that provides a site-spea Forest Service press release a set of easily accessible items that had secret hiding ATRowner Smart Procedures is a softschools ininvolved the valley are welcome to persistent ville’s agricultural education 1st get place individual tal Environmental Statement specifically in the Bitterroot to help structure could be program installedvolunteer firstCasland, the most trouble Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up. Just up there and with play.” current of the valley half chise was split between thesituations. north ing to Lendman, the whole Bitterroot executive director ofnorth 1 Horse organization. But said reportedly charged at the responding officer shooting See EXIT, page 12 atwas Sapphire Lutheran them. Farrenkopf cil split on whether to accept just toreally the north of the private piece ofthehas boats, and you’ve just come out of the vate piece now belongs toShinn theKyra state compartments where someone could stash some root Forest Plan’s Forest-wide about 90% of proposed but not limited to, the impacts cific forest plan amendment ware design company, now based in participate. Some of the schools even learn about a wide range of agriculteam members Quinn Rahl, Desresidents pay for measures that while officials work through logisspots this year been the (Draft SEIS) for the Gold Bluegrass Festival is returning to For some of these bands, this will officer. “We have seen tremendous supit costs about $200 per month to feed At A Time Draft Horse Rescue Homes in Hamilton, is liked the idea. He asked a small piece of park after land moving near the property. contacted the county Stevi Wye at 45 miles per hour - there is reduce aflask developed fishing access drugs orthe hide aand small of whiskey. The aim was conflicts between bears and tics, input and construction Bear Creek area, where a On Hamilton. However, to include theCrews contest in their curricutural careers and practices during Jarlais, and Teigen Hackett. Management Wildlife Re-site. topublic Willow Creek Road. Due to defining old-growth stantreatment are within an Victor. Saturday, April 13, the be“gentle their first time, and for others that Theinofficers attempted to provide port, and we greatly appreciate allareas Butterfly Project, a Bitterroot facility Corvallis, gotitem a nice these giants.” Then there are asking the community students at schools Stevensville bridge, an that was and negotiated the donation of the are going to be accidents there.” “But I think it’s [the piece on the to provide parents a learning opportunity to see the people. planning for a permanent enclocentralized trash collection Montana, the organization owners lum. school day under the dedicated and Ag Mechanics led by Selwyn HackNeely Center will again be hosting do this professionally, the event is resource and financial limitasource Objective to “Maintain area designated for insect and dards. Some objections to the life-saving measures to the suspect, that support,” said Snavely. He was veterinary bills, therapy, and boost lastForest week when she was to team send his residents and daycares to make National project considered at the March 24th council land on the west, securing potential Mayor Steve Gibson said he didn’t west] a viable piece of land for the in which any young person can hide “We’re just alltraining, working together sure. Davis theways project site has become aengaging regular and have fallen inathat love with the According to the contest orgainstruction ofestimated ag various teachers ett, 1ststill place individual with team Last year the envelopes. the music. This spring music festival always asufficient treat. Conroy highlighted who was then transported by ambuespecially proud of this during a time old-growth habitat disease treatment because of tions, Ravalli County would new decision were received little love this Valenspecial envelopes and presented with a check for $7500 other associated costs to rehabilitate meeting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome of see what use the land is to the town. “I city to have, whether or not you put their substance use fromNoah casual inspections. includes nearly 13,000One acres would cost about $5,000 and said attraction for bears. state and the people. of the ways nizers, last year there were over 210 Josette Hackett and Trevor Motley. members Tan, Erik Potter, and were so full will they The project now is lopes andsee fundraiser feature 18accommodate bands these one newer band bytimberland the interesting lance to thecounty. hospital. He expired there in American history thatdense he is believes tine’s Day. decorate them for each See BEAR, page 2 revert to the The 1.52-acre the access dispute. only a liability,” said Gibson. money into developing it,” said Motnot be able to on suitable to by the January 18 deadline pockets of dead and dyhorses. When they’re fi nally ready from representatives of JCCS, an Glenda Wiles, Director of the DUI Task Force, discussions with Bitterroot DisposAccording to Davis, of commercial and non-comthey have been showing that love has entries, and this year there could be Students then have the option to put Matthew Walker. had to be more reallysupport popular, and from allemptied overalthe area, and beyond. name of “Release the Squirrels.” Even from his wounds and was pronounced seeing the lowest for law enAbout four years resident. Then people piece, which is located adjacent to the Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he looked up the ley. “There are so many cars out there, are ongoing. records and trail cameras said what she tells parents is, “If you don’t look, accounting firm with branch The for adoption, most can be driven or team the necessary support viable populations ing trees. They claim the area will mostly having to dowith with theparticipation been through their artacontest. even more, full their knowledge to thefor testfree, asmaintenance FFA Conduct of Chapter Meeting: mercial treatment than once. growing every year. These play and adon’tIConroy, and his wife, Tari, willdon’t getBut up dead. forcement ever. He added, “Hamilton by Kristin Kruse utive Director Jaqueline Stevens. The ago, a vegetative resident came could drop off valenagency is also en-nor have documented at minutes leastbands Bitterroot River on the northwest side said she had apotenreal problem with old andThe found that the land think can be used for parking. then you see. If it you don’t see, then you ridden, and some just become “pasture located in Hamilton. Part of contest the logging idea came from a similar art from all the high schools in the valley. members through nationally sancmembers Zane Deering, Teigen Hackof old-growth dependent is impacted by mountain pine during the project, the of old growth, new one will take the stage every half and play, along with their friend Tim within a 55,000 acre area of The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office is a great place to be a police officer.” center opened its doors in 2020 after to Farrenkopf tooffered see that tines to fill the envecouraging to reduce seven bears in of the bridge, was togift the Town this piece of land. Trapper “It’s where twoindividual was donated on theleadership condition that looking long term, if youDUI, haveKuntz, prop-10 See VALENTINES, page 10residents pets.” selection forHouston, awarding See page they held in Texas right af- impacts These also include Creek Job tioned career and developett, Kealie Hixson, Margaret first to be created in the last “ItBear really opened the in 2020. That first was to the drawing board. by John Down rehabilitation thelevy road after species. ” side The letter notes that tial toIn wildlife and tobank beetle, Douglas-fir bark beetle, hour. Ezzell on bass. and Hamilton Police Department all his 26 years with the departTucked away onCounty Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus and Stevens put their heads bear attractants byof putting the Creek area alone, forest in the Sapphire Mounin 2017 by Ravalli for use as a roads converge, the is incrediit would be maintained and utilized erty on the west of the river, then 1 Horse At AOne Time was established was online voting and according ter the events ofrelease September 11,State 2001. Corps many homeschoolers. “I ment events and contests. Adelaide Meyer, Cierra Palmer, and 50 years. To doand this, theynoted will door tomistletoe some interesting permanent and asked for $9.5 ofConroy, the problems, acOne band that continues to return According to the festival’s issued a press that detailed ment, Snavely there have only the Draft SEIS limits the scope dwarf and western the project is complete. Ravalli Willow Creek Road. together to decide what was needed just to the north of Fort Owen trash out the morning of though he believes the true potential river access site. bly steep… I think there are liability for recreational purposes within five you have access to potentially consoltains east of Corvallis. There two mistakes in last ATR wanted to find atry way to astonished, last toof have that To contend at the state level, Tasia Rohbock. by Shinn in 2018. She’s originally from tothe JCCS branch manager, Andrea cording to Butler, was, “we as“Hopefully, the third need to was ask the community conversations with million, which Butler said ispeople,” the Johnny Campbell Band, visiting purpose iswere “toenvironmental promote and encourevent andtenure investigation. However, been three these types shootings. pickup, installing electric number is likely more than Park is the Summit Career Center, a Bitterroot or not needed in theyear, community. They County objects to in shifting of its conseNational Forest spruce budworm damage. During the of former issues… It isof the fastest part of the years. idate highway property into the week’s paper. The first was inwhat the Town article, The original proposal was The next glass recycling event in button, cell phone batteries (out of feature the beauty of the state and much participation,” said Lander. students must compete and rank FFA Creed Speaking: Teigen said Butter, speaking about was exorbitant and occurred sumed people knew the is the charm,” commented to pass a levy, which BVCC Germany where she grew up around Simmerman, 1 Horse At A Time from Nashville. They will be joinedcoops by of age old-time bluegrass music.” The fencing around chicken very little information is available However, these are always a of danger of nonprofit organization that offers a at came up and with the concept of20. career mayor Jim Crews, the owner of land channel the deepest part the Vickie Motley, park board memStevensville. I think It’s something “Stevi addresses Bank Concerns,” by so quences analysis to vegetation, Although in general financial burden of the project officials have stated that the the Bitterroot is March 9th, 2024, the phone). This is last minute info to give back to the community, and “We never know what to expect,” the top half, or above at the district Hackett withdrawn in August of 2020 Bitterroot Valley Community has tried to do twice before their recent “Ask and Listen” because the trustees were Bitterroot Valley Community horses. She’s always been a horse fan, was one of the top four vote bands from all over the valley, MisMRBA has 300 members, and theywas and gardens, cleaning grills Trash left outber, overnight time. the job, but he added that fortunately, center, which is were modeled after a that highly free career training program side targetatthis the river ononce the northeast had channel. If you toart develop said that nothing had been done Dowd. It was stated that there RDO Equipment Co. the pileated woodpecker and agreement with proposed to2more. Ravalli County and believe project is designed to improve from 10 a.m.thoroughly tounsure p.m. at the north ifJohn you don’t have batteries toabout recycle thought their successful art said Hafer,the saying that entries level to advance. The Western FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton of exactly how the College was.” However, there College (BVCC) trustee andaccess without success. campaign, which helped the after use and remains one of the the biggest soula, Idaho and The event is abut all share the same love of bluegrass. after Friends of the Bitterroot she is especially passionate getters. The officer is currently on leave neither officer, nor any other comed towards highly motivated people successful organization in Denver, attempted to shut off river on for fishing, I would also see a problem because the access problem had been See STEVI, pageto 16 a merger between Clearwater Credit end of the Ravalli County Fairnow you can save up to bring them contest was the way to go. According come in all forms. District in Montana consists of twelve Harris 8571 Running W. Road The vote will take place organization to speak with the process worked. They were seems to have been a major secretary, Sue Smith. She was it is contrary to current law pine marten. forest resilience to natural project, the Ravalli County keeping grain and animal problems. While bear-resissingle-microphone type event, with a When asked why he loves bluegrass, during thisolder investigation, as is stanmunity members, were during draft horses. She and herFederal husband, a That check followed the wake ages 18 and in Wild bothinRavalli and called “Crosspurpose.” It harmed offers similar and Alliance for the Union and Missoula Credit grounds. The is the the same, $1 per next glass recycling day onMeyer June to organizers Elliott Lander, managThis will beinsects the ninth year they schools west ofprice the Continental Divide Star Greenhand: Adelaide feed indoors. “Bird feedtant trash cans have speaking about the May 7, via a mail-in ballot. public on the topic ofbeen creating under impression that the misunderstanding about the 4 single stage. According to Mike Con“We realize old Commissioners expressed and existing agreements. ” the disturbances like fire, Missoula, MT 59808 protocol. The Montana Dethe exchange. services, according to Stevens. Missoula Counties. In addition toon military retiree, and two children ofdard a $25,000 gift inorganizaNovember Union. InSee fact, it their wasthese simply a growth name BLUEGRASS, page Rockies filed suit claiming the 8th. gallon. Jars and bottles that coning director of ATR, and art contest have held the contest, and each year with an ag education program/FFA Additional state qualifying events ers, they are like a gateway distributed to residents, not public desired an independent nature of the community tion’s upcoming attempt to According to trustee chair the college. free training, Summit offers six-month offered change. species are listed in Forest officials also received and disease;The reduce sedi- program concern over impacts to drinks relocated toindicator Montana and bought a 20fromcareer Tractor Supply. 406-549-4171 agency failed to the best tained or food be recycled Cardboard recycling also be drug for Davis said, everyone uses them properleadthe coordinator, Tamar Hafer, ATR donates thousands in phases. prizes. chapter. Schools of bears,” allmay classifications for the Stevensville FFA:will Carrie Guarino, “We listened Following those meetings, community college, as it was college. According Butler, ask public foruse help with a the The second correction isto from the mentoring, support and friendship to sources is broken down into three acre farm which Shinn said can support That sounds like a lot of comments from Philip Strobel the Forest Plan, but it is not county owned and maintained ment in the Willow highlighting problem andto some containers aretogether for this a (second fee. Any color, and labels available for2nd apeople fee. available science in managing reception has been This year, they will be away compete in FFA includAg Sales place team for led bybe Presenting a stated check for $7500 from JCCS Shinn from left) 1 Horsecan At by a high rare opportunity to incredible. create a doors. and wanted to hold true.” She thely, trustees said that voted inofanother previously many believe it to article, “Judge seeks remedy ESA Stevens that thegiving first phase isJasmin whoever walks through their RDOequipment.com about 20 horses. She currently money but, according to Shinn, area. “Then they’ll hit trash, left unsecured. clear whether there are other roads, especially Willow Creek Director of the NEPA Branch Creek watershed; improve stay on, but please remove lids. Sponsored by the non-profits When speaking about the contest around $4,700 in prizes. This ining the AA schools in Missoula and Kayton French, 3rd place individual levy beClark, different. The margin.JCCS AfterBranch being created, associated withNational the outreach community college the Bit- of and others with BVCC have A Time Draft Horse Rescue were, l towill r: which Levi CPA, Andrea Simmerman, elk habitat and didn’t comviolations in Bitterroot Forest,” This program thein brainchild called “personal development,” taking care ofisdraft is “All start killing chickens.” To address theKalispell. probBeginning March 9th, batteries Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) and in the Bitterroot, Lander said, ofoftrout cludes prizes to the schools of the In then addition to with team members Jones, Office of Stevensville, the Regional bull habitat; restore Road. terroot. According tohorses trustee worked to alter the levy to testing time they iswent the the district was levy program by the Universiby Sarah Glass. Inrun theKamryn article, Judge Manager, and Will Ramsey, CPA.first Also pictured Tiny,to the non-profi t’s mascot and theable toAdminply with the definition of old power duo Myla Yahraus, the owner involves aptitude to idenDavis wants torecycle. inform people lem, FWP is working with an expensive proposition. Last will also be accepted for $2 Recycling Works MT. See RESCUE, page them have had some sort of Montana winners, which take the form of grant four of the twelve chapters are in the Teigen Hackett, and Charlie Leonard. See GOLD, page 5 vice chair, Jean Butler, this give it its best chance and to public, they did so after being for community funds. After ty of Montana. The reality Dana Christensen was referred to asis a6 ESTIMATES INTime. THE BITTERROOT VALLEY• Yin OUR Hfor OME IMPROVEMENT Cof O .an COM Brandon Davis, FWPfound bear manager the Bitterroot, lifting trash can a•FREE recent istrator themanage Environmental In a At letter to the Forest habitat fioverturned rstincluding horse thatmeadows, wasafter rescued by 1 Horse A Photo by Victoria Howell. the Fort Owen Ranch and founder tify what each individual’s specific growth the Bitterroot on ways theyofcan the Bitterroot Disposal and per pound. The following will be acFor more information refer to the theme to them.” Some previous years Bitterroot Valley; Florence, Victor, female, when in fact he is male. being significantly voted down would be only the fourth of address the concerns of the approved for the creation of visit from athe black bear. Photo John Dowd. and Execcenter, andbyco-founder Paid for by Brad Davis, P.O.website: Box 462 Victor, Montana 59828 See FFA, page page 14 21 ART, page SeeSee SUMMIT, page4 4 cepted: alkaline, lithium-ion, Ni-Cad, ravallirecycling.org See BVCC, have included themes such as old and Corvallis.
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• 2. THE LOLO COMMUNITY CENTER 12345 US 93, Lolo • 51. Como Schoolhouse Hotspot 2495 Old Darby Rd. Hamilton • Three Mile Community Center 4433 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd, S • 57. Bitterroot Antique Mall Hot Spot 1593 N 1st Street, Hamilto • 7. The Sweets Barn Hot Spot 11380 US-93 S, Lolo • The Creamery Antique Mall 4072 Eastside Hwy, Stevensville • Montana Rose Anitques and Fine Gifts 315 5th 3rd Street, Ham • EXIT Realty Hot Spot 16366 Old US Hwy 93, Lolo • Ravalli County Fairgrounds 100 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton
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