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Bitter Root Humane Association celebrates new shelter, 50th anniversary by Michael Howell

An open house celebration was held last week at the Bitter Root Humane Association’s (BRHA) new animal shelter located on Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. The event served a double purpose. It included a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new facility, including tours of the whole building, and an array of food and drink in honor of the organization’s 50th birthday. The private non-proﬁt organization was ﬁrst organized in 1972. In 1984, Countess Margarite Bessenyey, the granddaughter of Marcus Daly, gave the BRHA land on Fairgrounds Road with a 99-year lease. Six years later, in 1990, the Bessenyey estate deeded the land to the organization where the current shelter is located. The new building replaces an old building

and cut the ribbon at last week’s ceremony, said concerning the organization’s 50 years of service, “It was started by a bunch of little old ladies in 1972 and it’s still run by a bunch of little old ladies.” Kathie Butts, President of the Board, said, “This organization has come such a long way since it was started about 50 years ago. I feel a huge sense of responsibility to honor those who have come before us and make it as good as it can be as we set the course for the next 50 years.” McCormack said that the organization conducted a successful fundraising campaign to fund the new construction but then the Covid-19 Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound as Bitpandemic hit and construction costs ter Root Humane Association Board Member Sue McCormack prepares to cut the ribbon skyrocketed. As a result, the group celebrating the opening of the new animal shelter in Hamilton. Photo by Michael Howell. had to take out a mortgage to ﬁnish on the property that had housed the Sue McCormack, who serves on See SHELTER, page 2 shelter since 1984. the organization’s board of directors

Surviving COVID by Victoria Howell When it comes to Covid, Greg Overstreet has a message for you: don’t fool around! Overstreet, an attorney in private practice in Stevensville, was diagnosed with colon cancer in February of 2021. He went through chemotherapy and in late August he was told that the cancer had been eradicated. Overstreet had surgery on October 23, 2021 for ostomy removal, the ﬁnal treatment in the colon cancer journey. The day after that surgery, he was diagnosed with COVID-19. “I was obviously very weakened,” said Greg Overstreet talks about his recent brush with death due to Overstreet. “It hit Covid. Photo by Victoria Howell.

me like a ton of bricks.” Overstreet was sent home from the hospital with an oxygen tank. He was home for two or three days. During that time, his oxygen level went down to 51, from a normal of 99. “I jokingly say that 51 is brain damage material.” But COVID-19 was no joke. “It got so bad I felt like I couldn’t breathe, like I was being water boarded, or what I imagine water boarding to be like,” recalls Overstreet. “This is when I realized that I was not taking Covid seriously enough. See SURVIVING, page 5

Cowboy Ball scheduled by Victoria Howell

The Cowboy Ball at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds will be held February 12th. This is the tenth annual event and the way it’s shaping up, it’s going to be an event worthy of a jubilee celebration. Rod Freeman is the chair of this year’s event. Freeman is also the chair of the Rodeo Committee, and the vice chair of the Fair Board, which he’s been on for 12 years. A real estate agent for 18 years here in the Bitterroot, and also in the Army for 21 years, his organizational and fundraising skills, and discipline, have been put to good use as chair of the Cowboy Ball committee. Freeman said the committee hopes to raise $50,000 this year, for the expansion of the rodeo bucking chutes. “They’re just getting old,” he said. “They need to be replaced. They’re getting banged up. Bucking stock can be hard on metal.” The 10th annual cowboy ball – which actually started 11 years ago but couldn’t be held last year due to the pandemic – has been upgraded this year. “This is the ﬁrst year we’ve ever done a fully catered dinner,” said Freeman. The University of Montana Catering Service will provide the dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. See COWBOY BALL page 4

Local draft horse rescue thriving by Victoria Howell

Jasmin Shinn, founder and executive director of 1 Horse At A Time Draft Horse Rescue facility in Corvallis, got a nice boost last week when she was presented with a check for $7500 from representatives of JCCS, an accounting ﬁrm with a branch located in Hamilton. Part of the selection for awarding that gift was online voting and according to JCCS branch manager, Andrea Simmerman, 1 Horse At A Time was one of the top four vote getters. That check followed in the wake of a $25,000 gift in November from Tractor Supply. That sounds like a lot of money but, according to Shinn, taking care of draft horses is an expensive proposition. Last

year, the facility took in just under $240,000 and spent every penny. There are no paid employees; it’s an allvolunteer organization. But Shinn said it costs about $200 per month to feed these “gentle giants.” Then there are veterinary bills, therapy, training, and other associated costs to rehabilitate these horses. When they’re ﬁnally ready for adoption, most can be driven or ridden, and some just become “pasture pets.” 1 Horse At A Time was established by Shinn in 2018. She’s originally from Germany where she grew up around horses. She’s always been a horse fan, but she is especially passionate about draft horses. She and her husband, a military retiree, and their two children relocated to Montana and bought a 20acre farm which Shinn said can support Presenting a check for $7500 from JCCS to Jasmin Shinn (second from left) of 1 Horse At about 20 horses. She currently A Time Draft Horse Rescue were, l to r: Levi Clark, CPA, Andrea Simmerman, JCCS Branch Manager, and Will Ramsey, CPA. Also pictured is Tiny, the non-profit’s mascot and the See RESCUE, page 6 first horse that was rescued by 1 Horse At A Time. Photo by Victoria Howell.

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Sewing specialties: right now it’s gnomes by Victoria Howell

let that little new wigs, and two or three storefront fool appropriate outfits. White’s Susan White wakes up you. The shop friend also provides carrying every day at 4:30 a.m. She is deep, and it is totes for each doll. looks forward to a day filled absolutely filled White is waiting for the with… sewing. She sews, and with doll clothes, final pattern before she starts she sews. She loves to sew. dolls, and doll really ramping up her Afghan White was born and raised accessories. And doll clothes-making. But she in the Bitterroot. She got her gnomes. did make a prototype, using first sewing machine when Doll clothes bright colors and including a she was 12. She learned to for American Girl head scarf. sew from her grandmother, dolls has been White said the name of the who worked part-time at JC a mainstay for company is Special Dollivery Penney in Hamilton, and got White. Many of and anyone interested can discounts on fabric. her buyers are look it up online. When she was a young adult collectors Montana Sassy Sewing woman, White left the of American Girl. Company is located at Bitterroot and joined the She also makes 110 West Main Street Army. She returned to clothing and in Hamilton. It features the valley 13 years ago. outfits for Ruby handmade doll clothes for 18She owned and operated Red Fashion inch and 14-inch dolls, and Montana Sassy Sewing Company in Hamilton is filled with hundreds of handMontana Sassy Sewing Friends, jointed made doll clothes and other unique items made by seamstress/owner Susan shoes and accessories. White Company on Main Street for dolls that are also carries a line of 18-inch White. Photo by Victoria Howell. 11 years, moved it to North trending right dolls for sale. The shop also But another item has working on a new project, Second for a while, and now now. She makes has handmade gnomes, also proved to be a huge hit making doll clothes for it’s back on Main Street, in everything herself, except for potholders, microwave bowl – gnomes. White starting the children of Afghan a little storefront in the 100 the shoes. White also does holders, pot scrubbies, baby making gnomes in October refugees. White has a friend block sandwiched between alterations and makes lots of bibs, burp bibs, aprons, and has made over 500 in California who sends her Blades Barber Shop and First other hand-sewn things, like dress-up-your-stove dish gnomes already. She has a money and fabric. Then Security Bank. But don’t aprons and pot holders. towels, mini totes and gift wall full of orders waiting White makes the clothes bags and more. Hours are to be filled. Each gnome and sends them to an Mondays 10-2:30, Tuesdaystakes about an hour to organization in Utah called Fridays 7:30-2:30 and make. She first makes a Special Dollivery. That Saturdays 8-1:30. Stop by simple body and stuffs it group collects used dolls, and check it out or give Susan with flax seed to weight cleans them and gives them a call at 961-9012. the bottom, then polyfill. She cut the beards out of faux fur. Each gnome is unique and many are special ordered with a particular theme. White said she watched a YouTube video to learn how to make the gnomes. “I had no idea it would become a full-time job,” she said. Most of White’s work is mail order. She said she sent out more than 300 gnome orders for Christmas. Susan White in her Hamilton shop with two of her American Girl doll outIn between filling fits. One of them is her first attempt at making Afghani doll clothes for an Gnomes for any occasion or theme, made by Susan White of Mongnome orders, White is organization that donates dolls to the children for Afghan refugees. Photo by tana Sassy Sewing Company. Photo by Victoria Howell. Victoria Howell.

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continued from page one it sells to someone in “We’ve spent a lot on particular. Then the donation upgrading decorations and bid will start again.” bringing in special auction Freeman said when they items. We’re trying to make were raising money for the it a very special event for the 4H horse pens, the paddle ticket purchasers. We’ve sold call brought in almost all the tables already.” And, $12,000. as of last Friday there were Freeman stepped up to only eight individual meal chair the event this year, tickets left. However, people just because he is passionate can still come for the popular about rodeo, and the fair, dance. Dance guests can and there wasn’t anybody come at 8 p.m. It’s $20 for else coming forward. adults and $10 for children He’s 77 years old, but still 12-17 and under 12 are free. works every day, still rides The 406 Band will provide and competes in horse the music. “It is a family shows. He says he’s “into event,” said Freeman. “It’s natural horsemanship and always been a family event.” Improving the bucking chutes at the Ravslli County Fairgrounds will be the focus of the proceeds from developing high end horses.” “We started this 11 years this year’s Cowboy Ball. Photo courtesy of Ravalli County Fairgrounds. “We need to keep our ago as a thank you for the rodeo. Church), Karen Russell, never close to being a world brains active by working on our major sponsors,” said “We wanted to increase Colleen Stenger and Adrienne champion, I just loved the challenges every day,” said Freeman. “The first year we the attendance for the Mereck. sport and loved doing it,” he Freeman. felt like if we could break community and the cowboys Each year the proceeds said. “It’s been very rewarding even we’d be happy. We made because they like to perform of the Cowboy Ball go to an The Cowboy Ball has all to see the Cowboy Ball come $6,000 so then we knew in front of spectators,” improvement that enhances the usual components of a together this year,” said we could make it not only a said Freeman. He said that the rodeo experience. Some fundraising event. A cash Freeman. “We’ve already sold thank you but a fundraiser the fair rodeo is tied with of the investments have bar, a catered dinner and 500-plus dinner tickets. I for the equestrian side of the Ekalaka for first place as been: new arena panels, new dessert, raffles, live and silent think we might have 600-700 fairgrounds.” the largest Northern Rodeo skyboxes over the bucking auctions, and dancing. One people who attend.” Freeman said that in the Association rodeo in the state thing they do that Freeman chutes, a new sound system, past it has been the rodeo and new handicapped seating of Montana. thinks committee and the fair “I would say that we have for the rodeo grandstand. is pretty manager that have put on a higher attendance at our They also purchased and had special is the event. But with all the rodeo than any NRA rodeo,” installed new horse pens for a “paddle events that happen at the said Freeman. “That’s partly the 4-H horse show. call.” fairgrounds all year long, because it’s free. But because In addition, the proceeds “We do a it’s become too much for we’ve made it free, we’ve also paddle call go to sponsoring the “big them to do, he said. “We increased the fair attendance. every year screen” that was installed put this committee together At 5:30 or 6 you have a huge several years ago that where we this year,” said Freeman. crowd coming in and they’re televises the action in real are raising “It includes some members time for the audience. “That’s headed to the rodeo.” funds of the rodeo committee “One of our goals is to a very popular attraction to specifically and some who are not.” support rodeo as a sport and the rodeo,” said Freeman. for the Committee members are Rod to contribute to the growth There were record featured Freeman (chair), Kathleen of rodeo as a sport,” said numbers of attendees at the project Castle, Christie Anderson, Freeman. fair and rodeo last year, and which this Steve Russell (also emcee He has a personal Freeman points out that year is the of the event and Pastor of connection – he rode saddle there is no extra charge for bucking the High-Country Cowboy broncs chutes,” for years, said including in Freeman. Serving the Bitterroot Valley in Oklahoma, “The Texas, New auctioneer the areas of tax law, business Mexico, even will ask for and estate planning, Germany and, donation and real estate of course, bids and Montana, they will property law. Rod Freeman is chair of this year’s Cowboy Ball. Photo where he grew bid it up. “I was up until by Victoria Howell.

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“FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN” (from the Bible - 11:1, KJV) Put simply, faith bring us into the intimacy of relationship. When we through faith, completely believe, trust God and obey Him, we are able to receive His grace. “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Freedom comes when we put all our trust in Him, holding back nothing, looking to Him for everything. “Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD. Trust also in Him, and He will do it.” Psalm 37:4-5 (in the Bible) Faith opens the door for God the Father to accomplish for us what He wants to do because we are now able to receive it. There are 73 verses in the Bible about obedience. One of them is Hebrews 5:9.

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Surviving Covid: ‘it’s not just the flu’ continued from page one

From a tough guy perspective, I thought it contacted the Town of Stevensville was just the flu. But it was not.” and on her own just started filling Overstreet went to the Emergency in for him on all the court dates. Room at a Missoula hospital. He was Overstreet said that this is the kind admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, of attitude that is typical in Montana, where they observed him for about which is one of the reasons he and two days before recommending that his family relocated here from he go on a ventilator. Washington State. “That’s how “My wife was heavily involved Montanans are, they just pitch in,” he in the decision,” said Overstreet. said. “They tell me now that the survival After seven days, he came off the rate for people my age (54) with my ventilator and his wife was able to health conditions, is about 20%. I come and visit him. “When you go don’t remember anyone telling me through such an emotional thing that at the time, but I was on a lot of as saying goodbye to your wife like sedatives. But they told my wife. She I did,” he recalls, “you miss your was existing in two worlds. In one she spouse even more.” was hoping and praying that I lived, “When my wife could finally come and in the second she was making see me, there was euphoria like I’d funeral plans and planning on life never experienced,” said Overstreet. without me.” “It finally sunk in that I was alive and Overstreet’s wife is Anne that I had avoided probable death. It Marie Gurney, a para educator at completely changes your perspective Stevensville Schools. His stepson on life. I’ve lost my Type A attends Stevensville High School. personality, I’m much more relaxed, Overstreet also has some grown I realize what’s important in life and children. He contacted them, “to most of the daily stresses are not. say the things you would regret not “I had hundreds of people praying saying,” in case he didn’t make it. for me and I’m entirely certain that’s Overstreet ended up being on the what made the difference,” said ventilator for seven days. He said Overstreet. “It was very clear to me he wasn’t conscious when on the that God had things in mind for me to ventilator and has no memories of do down here on earth.” that time. He said it was like being After getting off the ventilator, asleep, “but without dreams.” Overstreet was in the hospital for He said, “They ‘wake you up’ another week. “They were making partially each day to check in with sure that I could stand up,” he said. you – on the sixth day I was still not “I was decimated.” He had to do responsive. They tried again on the some physical therapy. “I had to get seventh day and I remember yelling, a refresher course on how to walk ‘I want to live!’” again because I was so weak. Being He adds, “When I went on the discharged after a week is a very ventilator I had expressed to the short time. I was glad I could meet doctors that dying wouldn’t be the their criteria for leaving. I came home worst thing. But I felt very guilty and for three days I convalesced. I’ve about leaving my wife alone down never been that fatigued in my life. here.” Then the fatigue started going down, His wife wasn’t allowed to visit and it was easier and easier to do my him. She received a daily call with an work and function around the house.” update on his condition. His oxygen Overstreet said his wife had level was slowly rising, a few points a been picking up the slack around day. the house, both through the Overstreet had been sworn in as chemotherapy and Covid recovery. 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Overstreet went back to work. It’s now been two months since he was released. “I consider myself fully recovered from Covid,” he said. “I’m doing 45 minutes a day on the elliptical. I’ve never been so out of shape. I got so used to being semidisabled, that my wife pushes the cart around Costco. I’m having to consciously break myself of the habit of being semi-disabled.” His Covid experience happened right around the time he was establishing his law practice in Stevensville, after practicing law in Washington State for many years. The Town of Stevensville was his first local client. “Then I got taken out. Not once, but twice.” Overstreet’s message to the public – if you test positive for Covid and have symptoms, take it seriously. “It is not just the flu,” said Overstreet. “It affects people very differently. I should have gone to the hospital days

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Covid repartee

Marshall Marshall, can’t you see, A gaslighted man you’ve turned out to be. We ignore dangerous jabs as unscientific hilarity. What is better I decree? Ivermectin, Zinc and Vitamin D! See? I choose not the jab, but natural immunity. Helen Sabin Corvallis

Hyperbole and generalizations

Deborah Tilden’s letter of 1/19/2022 ended with “Let’s drop the generalizations, hyperbole and political talking points.” I quote the following hyperbole in letter “the lame stream media.” Further quoting your generalizations and talking points include: “THE BIG LIES of some leaders and their partners in the media are divisive, hateful and dangerous to us all, and all our freedoms.” Whose BIG LIES? Which “some leaders”? Which “medias”? Another quote, “Why did the mayor of DC… reject President Trump’s offer to provide 10,000 national guard troops to make sure order was kept?” Quote your sources, documentation and specific time frame for this tidbit? Consider adding disinformation to your drop list and omitting it from your letter. At present the FBI has charged over 700 people related to their activities on January 6th. Your 400 storming protestors comment is pointless. If protestors had been successful in overturning the election, the million people on site and America would no longer live in a democracy. You seem to confirm that a million people were at an event, listening and following their leadership, voicing their first amendment rights, peacefully protesting, without a clue the same leadership’s true intent was to overturn the very democratic republic that insures these rights. Rights come with responsibilities which requires critical thinking. Actual reported protesters at event estimated at 120,000. This letter doesn’t drop labels, hyperbole, political talking points or misinformation but does reveal the of lack critical thinking by the author. Archie Thomas Merry Schrumpf Corvallis

Thank you, Deborah Tilden! Thank you for responding to my letter

about flags. You may have made my point better than I did: No one wants to be compared to a Nazi. But the Nazis thought they were patriots, and flags and uniforms and guns were a big part of how they demonstrated that belief. History has shown them to have been, in fact, genocidal white supremacists reacting to ungenerous treatment of Germany after the First World War and to the apparent threat of Communism after the Russian Revolution at about the same time. Yes, the First Amendment to the Constitution does defend the right to free speech, but surely no kind and caring person believes that that includes threats and intimidation or incitement to riot,

which, again, were signatures of Hitler and the Nazis. And yet loud pick-ups driving aggressively and flying the American flag – sometimes right alongside the Confederate flag – are not unusual here in the Bitterroot, and most of the folks here I know who are not Republicans are actually afraid to indicate that in any way because they have too often been made to feel unwelcome here. That’s authoritarianism, not democracy. People say our country is a republic, not a democracy, but for over 200 years it has valiantly tried to be both – to quote Lincoln, “government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” I respect and care about our veterans and just wish our government took better care of them when they come home. My husband is a veteran; his father and mine were both in World War II, and I lost a very young uncle then as well. Our son attended ROTC and graduated proudly from Marine Boot Camp before health issues caused him to change direction. I don’t question the American flags flying above businesses and from front porches. We fly an American flag on our front porch, but instead of just red and white stripes, it has stripes of many colors, because I believe that a lot of the strength and wealth of this country are a result of its diversity and openness to growth, creativity, and ideas from elsewhere. I’m glad you enjoyed and learned from your trip to our nation’s capital, though I’m sorry it was at that particular time, when, as our government’s departments and committees are discovering in vast detail, our former president was clearly inciting to UNpeaceful assembly. Well over 100 Capitol police officers were injured by people who say they were there for the same reasons you were. I won’t argue about Nancy Pelosi or what you call “the lamestream media.” Both you and I have brains that allow us to read widely and weigh the merits of different causes, and it’s important that we do that instead of just picking up and spreading soundbites and catchy phrases, even from friends and family. I am once again grateful that the Bitterroot Star offers this forum for us to express our thoughts and respond to each other without constantly interrupting each other and probably ending up in anger and miscommunication. Please note that I, too, have written against labels, hyperbole, and generalizations beyond what are inevitable in under 600 words. As for “political talking points,” I believe that the political is personal and vice versa, because we all live in community, whether we particularly want to or not. Kindness is pretty easy to recognize if our hearts and minds are open. Thank you again for helping me encourage that. Mary Fahnestock-Thomas Hamilton

A Canadian end run

Have you heard about the clever way one unvaccinated Canadian slipped into the United States? The rascal came in through Mexico! I understand he lived in Calgary and needed urgent medical treatment only available at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. Since he rejected Chinese virus vaccination, he had a big border crossing problem. This guy was smart. He simply took a train to Vancouver, Canada. He then bought passage on a ship to Ensenada, Mexico. From Ensenada, he simply enjoyed a trip to the Rio Grande

and walked across. Then he got lucky and even caught a free airlift for illegal immigrants that got him to Rochester. He was welcomed there and housed and fed. I don’t know if he ever got back to Canada but he did manage to get treatment. Oh yes, I think he told the Border Patrol in Texas that he was fleeing from Botswana. Go figure. Could it be that this “immigrant’s” travel plans indicate a wee bit of inconsistency in our border management? Hey, neighbor, I had made this story up for a laugh. I was desperately seeking some humor from the unbelievable situations at our southern and northern borders. A friend has just told me that such an event has in fact happened. Maybe so? Whether such an event actually happened or if it’s just my imagination at work is really immaterial. Neighbor, just think a moment; isn’t it sad and alarming to realize that such an event could even be considered? Ed Sperry Col USAF (ret) Stevensville

Climbing letter misleading

I read the letter from climbers in the Star. It was well written but I think misleading. Rock climbers can climb anywhere on the forest at any time. The letter suggest climbers are being singled out. I think it’s just the opposite. I’d like them to follow some of the same procedures and “restrictions” that I and others who recreate on the forest follow. The letter stated that rules are going to lead to restrictions on other user groups; that’s a scare tactic. The Bitterroots provide important habitats and refuges for many plants and animals. Many of us, myself included, also recreate on these public lands. Hunters, people who fish, mountain bikers, outfitters, boaters, fire wood gatherers, OHVer’s, stock users, birders, and folks who recreate by driving Forest Service roads all use the forest. None of those user groups can go on public land and do anything they want to the landscape. To get firewood, we get a permit. To hunt, we get a license and go to hunter education. To fish we get a fishing license and abide by laws. Backpackers can’t just build structures wherever they want. To float the Salmon or Selway, we get a permit. Outfitters follow regulations with clients. Mountain bikers and OHVer’s can’t just build jumps and trails. It’s responsible recreation. Of course, there are always a few bad actors within these groups who spoil it for everyone, but for the most part, members of these groups accept their responsibilities. These permits and rules serve several purposes. They help protect habitat, they make our experiences better, and they help guide these activities in a sustainable thoughtful manner. The new mountain bike trails at Como are a good example of an opportunity created by the Forest Service. Botanists, biologists, archeologists, and others from the Forest Service looked at the area as to how to mitigate impacts and designed a sustainable trail system. It’s a thoughtful process that protects habitat, mitigates user conflicts, and protects Native American cultural sites. I’ve never felt burdened by getting a firewood permit, a hunting license, or a permit to boat. Climbing has occurred in the Bitter-

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roots for decades with very little impact or user conflicts (my hat goes off to those climbers who conducted themselves that way). That changed about 10 years ago when a group of mainly Missoula climbers installed hundreds of bolts and approximately 80 routes in a canyon here and began to advertise it. Some of the routes are very close to a Golden Eagle nest. Locals who live near the trailhead became concerned regarding increased traffic. The trailhead suffered from overuse. Impacts were documented on the ground. It became a controversy on a national level. It did not have to be that way. All over the country whether National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, State, or local municipalities, where climbing happens, one finds rules and policies. It’s the norm. Some places you need a permit to climb, in some places you cannot install fixed anchor bolts, in most all places you need authorization before you can drill, install and leave permanent fixed hardware in a rock face. A permit helps educate climbers about possible impacts to natural and cultural sites, and direct the sport in a sustainable direction. Climbers all over the country follow these procedures. Again, it’s the norm, not a burden. The letter was correct that relatively few National Forests have official Climbing Management Plans. That is changing fast, however, as all across the country the Forest Service is catching up with other land management agencies in managing sport climbing. It’s happening on the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, on the Big Horn National Forest in Wyoming, here on the Bitterroot, as well as Forests across the U.S. The Access Fund is the leading climbing advocacy group in the United States. Here is a direct quote from their Vertical Times Magazine from Spring of 2016 – “. . . Given the increasing popularity of climbing, Access Fund expects a marked increase in USFS climbing regulations and restrictions in the upcoming years as many national forests become aware of the climbing areas and revise their forest management plans.” Here is another quote from the Spring 2013 issue – “The golden age of bolting totally under the radar is coming to an end.” The Bitterroot National Forest is merely catching up with all the other climbing areas that have rules and procedures to manage the impacts of sport climbing. It’s important to note that during the process of developing a Climbing Management Plan, climbers have been free to climb the entire time. If you’ve lived in the valley long you know it’s changing fast as more people arrive. I’ll leave it to each individual to decide if that is good or bad, but there is no mistaking there are more cars on the roads, more traffic, more vehicles at trailheads, more folks recreating. To me it’s common sense to manage sport climbing as the sport grows. No one I know is against climbing. It’s the unmanaged free-for-all bolting that concerns people. Myself and others have wanted climbing managed on the Bitterroot National Forest like it is across the country with accepted procedures and norms. We would like the Forest Service to conduct an inventory of climbing routes (the Access Fund supports inventories in many of their letters), a seasonal precautionary buffer zone around raptor nests of 800 meters as is standard across the See MORE LETTERS, page 12

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St. Augustine Church 206 E. Ravalli St. Hamilton, MT 59840

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Traditional Anglican Services every Sunday at 10 am. Gamblers Anon

Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.

WIC clinics

Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is oﬀered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library.Call 406-802-7180 for more information.

Family Shelter

The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot is dedicated to helping homeless and needy families in the Bitterroot Valley. If you are interested in helping or need help, call Gary Locke for more information, 2398833.

Stevensville Al-Anon

The Stevensville Al-Anon Family Group meets the ﬁrst and third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College St. Enter the church through the Fellowship Hall door next to the parking lot. Masks are required and social distancing is practiced. For more information about the meeting, call Mary at 529-3951. Visit https:// al-anon.org for general information about Al-Anon.

Brown Baggers Al-Anon

Brown Baggers Al-Anon meets Tuesdays from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Open Minded Expressions Art Studio, 201 Daly Street, Hamilton. For more information, call 406-3630060.

Three Mile Coﬀee

Three Mile Coﬀee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome. Good coﬀee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 777-3710.

BitterRodders Cars

BitterRodders Car Club meets the ﬁrst Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st in Hamilton. Everyone welcome. For more information call 961-3136.

Victor Senior Center

Serving meals at the Center Monday Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. You can still order and pickup meals to go on Monday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Bridge every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Pokeno 2nd and 4th Friday at 1 p.m. For info or to volunteer call 642-3320.

Hamilton Senior Center

Open for lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday, serving from 11:45-12:30 p.m. Bridge, Sundays & Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Canasta (Hand and Foot), Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Cards/shuﬄers provided. $1. Pinochle, Fridays, 1 p.m. All supplies provided. $2. Flea Market, every 2nd Saturday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The Center is located at 820 N. 4th Street.

Golden Age Club

Pinochle, every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. Coﬀee provided; wrapped candy OK, no food please. $2. Light exercise Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10:00 a.m. 50 cents. Quarterly Membership Meetings: 1 p.m. at the Golden Agers facility Thursdays: January 6, April 7, July 7, October 6, 2022. All dues-paid members welcome. Bring questions/ideas. The Club is located at 527 South 5th Street.

Stevensville Senior Center

Stevenville Senior Center is now serving meals at the Center Monday thru Friday at 11:30 am. You can still pick up your weekly meals on Monday at 11 am to 11:30 am Coﬀee Club at 8:00 am M-F Exercise 10:00 am Tuesday and Thursday Quilters the second Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm Pinochle Saturdays at 7 pm Afternoon Pinochle Fridays 12:15 pm Bridge Mondays at 12:15 pm

Victor Masons

Victor Masonic Lodge 43 meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on Main Street above Farmers State Bank. For any questions or membership information call 406-381-1250.

Sapphire Quilt Club

2nd Tuesday of each month, Senior Citizens Center, Stevensville. Doors open 6 p.m. Start 6:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Corvallis United Methodist Church youth center (to the east of the church). Located on the corner of Corvallis Cemetery Road and Eastside Hwy. Big white church. Any questions please call Ginny Wigen, coordinator, 406-544-9186.

St. Mary’s Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. (currently NO Mass scheduled for St. Joseph’s in Florence).

Soul Suppers

Soul Suppers in Stevensville served every Wednesday! Free home cooked meals with a message served every Wed. evening at 6 p.m. 100 Mission St. For more information, contact Corey at (406) 214-8708.

Bitterroot Heritage Civic Group

The Bitterroot Heritage Civic Group, formerly called the South Valley Civic Group, has reorganized. We are looking for new members and volunteers. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:15 pm at the Darby Library. Please join us.

Quantum Group

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot invites you to attend its monthly meetings. You needn’t have knowledge of quantum physics to enjoy learning about this exciting field of science that affects our daily lives. Topics alternate each month between Science (particles, fields, etc. and their practical applications) and the Metaphysical aspects of quantum physics. Meetings feature presentations and discussion WHEN: The last Wednesday of each month. TIME: 6:30pm to 8:30pm WHERE: St. Francis Catholic Church Community Center, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton ENTER: Please enter through the North-facing door. Call 363-0683 for additional information.

American Legion Post 94

Meetings 3rd Tuesday of month, 7 p.m., at 754 Middle Burnt Fork Road. For Info call Chuck, 253-380-7016.

American Legion Post 94 Auxiliary

Meetings 1st Tuesday of month, 6:30 p.m., at 754 Middle Burnt Fork Road. For info call Cheryl, 406-531-4132 or email cherylburgmeier@yahoo.com

VFW Post 1507

VFW Post 1507 meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Café in Stevensville.

Lions Club

The Hamilton Lions Club meets the ﬁrst and third Tuesdays at noon at BJs restaurant 900 N First Street in Hamilton. Guests and prospective members are welcome to attend. For more information check https://e-clubhouse. org/sites/hamiltonmt/.

Grief Support Group

Join us as you grieve and mourn the loss of your loved one/ friend. All welcome. Mondays, January 10th - February 14th, 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Ministry on Main: 126 Main St., Hamilton. Please contact Home Health and Hospice of Montana Chaplain, Jonathan Sardella, for more info: jonathansardella@hhandhofmt.com

Bitterroot Quilters’ Guild

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Worship at 11:00 a.m. In this Church there shall be no outcasts. Paddle Call, Merchandise Sales. Individual Ticket - $70.00 (includes meal). ALL RESERVATIONS BY FEBRUARY 1, 2022. CALL TODAY - 406-363-341. Dancing guests only pay at the door 8 p.m. Adults $20.00, Kids 17-12 $10.00, Under 12 FREE.

The Bitterroot Quilters’ Guild will meet on Wednesday, January 26 at Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W Main, Hamilton. Doors open at 6 pm for socializing and shopping; the meeting will come to order at 6:30. Peggy Holt will present a program on Kawandi, a style/ method of quilting from Western India and Pakistan, brought there by immigrants from Africa. These Africans, called Siddis, introduced the kawandi stitching to India. Monthly Guild meetings also include a Fat Quarter Drawing, 50/50 Pot, bargain sales at the Ugli Bin and a show and tell by members. Membership in the Guild is open to quilters from beginner through advanced. Annual dues are $20. To keep abreast of activities, please visit the Bitterroot Quilters Guild group on Facebook.

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NVPL Winter Wonderland Exhibition Opening

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Do you love art? Join us for opening night, Friday January 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Come along for our Stevensville family-style grand opening! North Valley Public Library in Stevensville is holding an exhibition of local art submitted by people ages 6 and up. Meet and toast the artists of our Winter Wonderland Exhibit with Covid-friendly pre-packaged delicacies from juice boxes and chocolates to packaged cheeses in this fun-ﬁlled evening. Each person attending the Grand Opening will be able to vote for their favorite work in each category: children (ages 6-12); teens (ages 13-18); and adults (ages 19 +). Ribbons will be awarded to ‘Best of Show’ in each age category. After the opening on Friday January 28 at 6:30pm, the artwork will remain on exhibit through February 28. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 406777-5061.

Laundry Love Hamilton invites our homeless and Lowincome neighbors to bring their clothing into Fast & Fluﬀy, 115 Pine, Hamilton, to wash them for free. We supply laundry detergent, fabric softener, quarters, and hygiene bags. When you call, text message, or message through either Facebook or website we will need to know your ﬁrst name, the day you would like to come in, the size of your family, and how many loads you have. When making an appointment we just need to know the day requested. No proof of income is needed. We do request at least a 24-hour notice. Phone #: 360-7763, Email: laundrylovehamiltonmt@gmail.com or Facebook:@ llhamiltonmt

Museum activities

Essay contest

Reminder: American Legion Essay Contest on the Constitution for students in 7th or 8th grade and High School students are due February 1st, 2022 (3 pages, typed, double-spaced) to americanlegionravallipost47@gmail.com. $100 for local winner, $400 for State winner.

Cuddling Cubs virtual play group

socialization needed after delivering a new baby. Rocky Mountain College Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program in conjunction with the MOMS grant has started a program to support these new moms by oﬀering a virtual platform connecting moms across the state. The Cuddling Cubs Playgroup is a 7-week virtual group that uses up-to-date education while facilitating a Zoom playgroup. Isolation and the challenges of having a new baby can lead to depression and anxiety for many new parents. During a pandemic, this is even more relevant because many of the outlets and communities are not available to new moms right now. Many moms feel insecure about bringing their new baby to a setting that has an increased risk of illness and infection. This makes the virtual platform more appealing. One mom of a past group stated how refreshing it was to be able to meet other moms from the comfort of her living room. The hope of the group is to provide support and decrease stress for new moms. The group is oﬀered 100% free of charge with all the supplies provided through the grant. The moms receive an incentive gift card to participate while the students delivering the group learn how to facilitate and support the moms. The doctoral students created and deliver the playgroup under supervision of a licensed occupational therapist that specializes in care and education of babies and new mothers. This special opportunity provides positive outcomes for everyone involved in the collaboration. If you have questions or want to learn more about the Cuddling Cubs Playgroup, visit www.cuddlingcubsplaygroup.org or email cuddlingcubsplaygroup@ gmail.com

Alpaca sanctuary hay donations

Safe Haven Llama and ALpaca Sanctuary in Corvallis is in need of 140 to 160 bales of grass or grass/clover, grass/ alfalfa mix hay. Safe Haven does not have any equipment to be able to handle the large square or round bales so they are in need of 60# to 80# bales. Safe Haven also sells their manure compost so the hay must not have any sprays or weeds in it. If anyone in the area can help please contact Char at 406-961-4027. They also need it delivered if possible. The llamas and alpacas of Safe Haven thank you so much.

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On Wednesday, February 2, at 1pm the Stevensville Garden Club will meet at the Kootenai Creek Clubhouse, 43 Clubhouse Way. K&S Greenhouse owner Gale Price will walk the Stevensville Garden Club through many planting options for shady spaces, including annuals, perennials and shrubs. We’ll also talk about how to deal with western Montana gardeners’ biggest pest: deer. Please call Colleen at 273-3973 for more info.

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Obituaries Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Charles ‘Chuck’ L. Shulund Stevensville – Charles “Chuck” L. Shulund, 88, of Stevensville went into the arms of our Heavenly Father on January 16, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He passed peacefully at home. Chuck was a kind and gentle soul who saw beauty in everybody. He was raised by his grandparents on Skalkaho in Hamilton where he worked on the farm. His father married his stepmother, Lois, and they moved to Seattle, where he lived from the age of 5 to 13 years, visiting Hamilton every summer. He graduated from Hamilton High School and attended trade school in Chicago. He was a Master Carpenter, beginning contracting work at age 16, and worked throughout the Valley and Alaska. He loved cabinetry work and possessed the amazing talent to build whatever he saw. When he was a child, he visited the Lost Trail Ski run once, stating that it was the most fun he’d ever had. As a result, he bought Lost Trail Ski Run with Bill Grasser, hosting the Special Olympics and sharing the joy he experienced as a child with everyone. Chuck was a musician, playing ﬁve instruments and joining the Five Valley Accordion Association where he cooked for their picnics.

Chuck loved hunting and ﬁshing with his brothers and his children. Chuck was preceded in death by his

grandparents, Nels and Eva Shulund; his sister, Karen; father, Everette; mother, June Trip; and stepmother, Lois Lear Shulund; and Joyce Oliva, the children’s mother. Chuck was survived by his wife, Dianna Shulund of Stevensville; his son, Douglas Shulund; daughters, Victoria (Calvert) Woﬀord of Helena, Patricia (Phillip) Arp of Williston, ND, and Suzanne (Patrick) Zabeart of Tonopah, AZ; his brothers Lynn (Donna) Shulund of Hamilton and Raymond (Amy) Shulund of Spokane; stepchildren Bud Williams of Stevensville, Judy Williams of Stevensville, Jane (Keith) Walth of Stevensville, and Wayne (Samantha) Williams of Valley Springs, CA; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held April 4, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. A reception will follow at the Daly Leach Chapel located on 1010 W. Main in Hamilton, MT. The family wishes for all memorial donations to be given to a charity of your choice in Chuck’s name. Condolences may be left for the family at www. dalyleachchapel.com.

Tony Wayland JR. 9/7/1929-1/19/2022 Tony roped his way to the sky on January 19,2022, in the evening surrounded by his family in his own home. Our family’s goal was to keep him at home and we are very proud that we accomplished that. Tony Wayland was born in Hamilton MT to Tony Wayland SR and Sarah Olive (Waylett). His youth was spent in Hamilton playing baseball, hunting up Blogett Canyon, and Helping his family. In his 20’s he played semi pro ball in Hamilton. He was the 2nd baseman. Tony was drafted in the army and was sent to Germany on a ship that took 17 days over and 17 even longer days to get back. He was not fond of the ocean. He never really said much about his time there except he made a ring out of a half dollar on the way and wore it the rest of his life. After returning to Hamilton, when this was done. In the fall of 1953 He met Roberta Joan (Camp) by way of his Uncle Layton arranging for him to give this cute little coed a ride back to Missoula after a weekend home from college. On the ride back to Missoula, He asked her out to the movies for Monday, but she had to attend a sorority house meeting. Being persistent, well how about Tuesday, no she had to go square dancing. Okay then how about Wednesday, no she had a date. Thursday then how about Thursday, and ﬁnally she said ok. When he returned to the house he shared with a roommate he told him I’m never asking her out again. They were married 6/17/54. At the time he was working for the railroad in Missoula. He was laid oﬀ the RR not to long after marrying and so to provide for his growing family

that now included Vicki, he sold vacuum cleaners, and cemetary plots, and cars. To this union 2 children Vicki Jean in 1955 in Missoula, and Daniel Wayne in 1957 in Butte were born. Because he thought he and Bobbie together were too fertile he had a vasectomy at summer camp in a ﬁeld hospital with 2 chairs as the table. One of many adventures provided by summer camp with the Army Reserves.

We moved to Butte in 1956 where Dan was born. Tony was working for the US Army as a mechanic and was also in the Army reserve. In 1964 he was transferred to Helena. He was able to retire from the reserves as Command Sargent Major. You know the Sargent strips with the oak leaves around the star. Something he was very proud of. When the AMSA shop moved from what is now the Brewhouse on Eucluid to the Fort, a display was put up honoring Tony. He was pictured in his dress uniform and his calvary uniform. Moving to Helena, made it possible for our dad to have horses. He and Danny took up team roping. In fact, they won the very first father son team roping at the Last chance Stampede. Many great friends and memories were made while roping. He was able to continue to ride and rope until into his 80’s. It kept him in good shape. Tony and Bobbie shared 67 yrs of marriage and lots of adventures. No big trips out of the country as Dad did not like to fly but camping, hunting and visiting friends made along the way. After returning from a trip to Pennsylvania that took them to Florida, then Seattle before getting home in the middle of the night, was his last. He vowed he would never fly again and didn’t. Tony was preceded in death by his mom and dad and sister Melba Lozeau. He is survived by his wife Bobbie, daughter Vicki (Charles Ruzicka). Dan Wayland, and 2 grandchildren who adored him and he them, Jacob and Jesse Ruzicka. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who were also entertained by Dad when they came to visit. Everybody loved Tony. Tony will be laid to rest in Hamilton with services there and in Helena at a later date in the spring.

Death Notices Karin R. Holbrook Hamilton - Karin R. Holbrook, 67, passed away in the morning, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the

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Lady Tigers nab big win over Victor by Thomas Spencer “I was a proud, proud coach, they channeled a great amount of emotion,” said Heather Berry, head coach of the Darby Tigers, following their dramatic win over valley rival Victor, 51-47. Going into Friday’s game the Lady Tigers had struggled in their first game against the Pirates, but it was a different story this weekend. Coach Berry aimed at clarifying expectations and focusing her athletes on what they could control. The Lady Pirates controlled the game, much like they did in the first matchup, until late in the fourth quarter. With a minute-forty remaining in the game it was 4143 Pirates and Victor senior Bella Schicilone forced a foul driving the lane and found herself at the foul line with the hope of going up by four. She nailed the first one, 4144, then missed the second. With the ball back, Lady Tiger number 12 Samantha Shull launched up a jumper that banked in. Now in transition racing down the floor, Schicilone drove hard in the paint and drew another foul with the opportunity to extend the Pirate lead. After missing the first, she hit the second, 43-45 Pirates. Then Lady Tigers inbounded the ball rushing down with 47 seconds remaining when freshman Petra Mustafa rebounded the long shot and banked in a basket with a foul sending her

Lady Pirate Bella Schicilone defends Darby’s Makena Hawkinson. Photo by Thomas Spencer. to the line and sending a wave of The Pirates, reigning in their passes, hope to the Darby sideline. Her quickly scored with a two-foot jumper made basket was thwarted by a line by Virginia Brown. However, for the violation, bringing the score to 45-45, second time in the fourth, Mustafa Pirate ball. was waiting at the block for the ball Strong backcourt pressure from and forced another and-one shot. the Tigers forced a bad pass right At 49-47 with 8 seconds left on the into the hands of Sierra Reed who clock, the freshman, who had several promptly dribbled down for the minutes in the JV game earlier in basket, finally claiming the lead for the day, was about to give her team the Lady Tigers. But not for long. the three-point advantage. Pirate

Head Coach Ryan Tolley immediately called a timeout to regroup his squad in the final second left after the made free throw. With all the excitement and momentum, the Lady Tigers marched to their bench where they found their cool and collected coach ready with instructions. “I made multiple comments trying to calm my younger players, repeated directions in the huddle, and made sure they understood the importance of what they were expected to do.” And with that possession, the Lady Tigers held on to their late-game lead for a dramatic and thrilling win over Victor. “This win will help build some much-needed confidence in individual players and in their teammates,” said Berry. “This win was a fun game to coach and we are blessed to have come out of the hardfought battle on top!” This certainly was a big win for the Lady Tigers who will likely see the Lady Pirates in the District Tournament. And if you are a Darby fan you will want to see a performance like this one in the postseason. Notably from senior captain Amber Anderson who posted an impressive 23 points in this game and was followed by Mustafa who had 10, mostly all coming in the fourth. “I was so happy for my players,” said Berry. “Their play was full of heart and guts.”

Darby boys prevail against Pirates by Thomas Spencer In their 13C rematch from earlier this year, the Darby boys were eager to fend off the Victor Pirates. Besides a slow first quarter where the Tigers trailed by 4, the rest of the game was really just a slow march to victory. Darby head coach Krystal Smith said, “Ball movement, defense, and hustle are what helped us pull the win against Victor.” This seemed to be a good representation of Darby’s success against the Pirates. The Tigers did a good job of being patient in their offensive movements and took high percentage shots at the basket. When asked what their week of practice looked like leading up to this matchup and what they anticipated, Coach Smith said, “We always know that a rival game can go any way, so our biggest advice was to keep our head in the game, play our game and hustle and work together and they definitely worked together! And with a little press the whole game we wanted to slow them down and try taking advantage of a few mistakes.”

The Tiger offense did execute and took advantage of each mistake of the night. They had four guys score over 10 points on the night, notably 14 from Preston Smith who has been solid all season, and 16 from Hooper Reed who had a great night in the post. “We have been really pushing for the boys to take good quality shots and tonight they all did that,” said Smith. “Hooper took over attacking the key while Preston, Cully, Sawyer, Andrew, Jackson, and Nolan worked on shooting when they were open and driving to the hoop.” When asked which players really stood out she responded, “That’s a tough one, this game all of our players did a roll and did it well.” By the end of the third quarter, this game was still very close, 32-28, but the final score was 41-60. Darby had a great fourth quarter, outscoring the Pirates 28-13. Townsend and Smith both had stellar 4th quarters, Darby’s Preston Smith scans Caleb Rockwood and the Pirate defense. Photo by Thomas each posting 8 and Reed had 6 in that Spencer. quarter. in the basket, hustle back, play hard quit, so if we are behind or ahead, it’s “Until the game is over, my only defense, and outwork the opponent,” not over until the buzzer rings.” thoughts are to keep putting the ball said Smith. “This group of boys never

Stevi boys drop one to Frenchtown by Thomas Spencer

in the fourth and responded with The Fighting 9 of their own Yellowjackets took on the including 5 from Broncs of Frenchtown on Tad Tackes in that Saturday in Stevensville. quarter. Beller The Yellowjackets came accounted for 14, out really strong in the Tackes, 9, Travino, first quarter, beating 5, and Grazzani some tough defensive had 4 on the night. pressure numerous times This Saturday and capitalizing on strong also happened to drives to the basket and be Senior Night open looks from the floor. for the young Stevi The first quarter ended squad and in a 13-14 Frenchtown where sea of junior boys, Kellan Beller had 8 in that Lorenzo Grazzani quarter and was absolutely stood out as the everywhere. Beller worked team’s only senior. strongly defensively and Grazzani, an played really strong to the Yellowjacket Lorenzo Grazzani (12) , an exchange student from Italy and Italian exchange basket in the first quarter. Stevensville’ only senior on the team, sends a no-look pass to a teammate. student, was The second and third welcomed by warm quarter got away from the applause and a 15 of their own. However, the boys Yellowjackets, who gave up 36 points thankful speech written by him was from Stevi did hold the Broncs to 9 in that time and only answered with read to the crowd.

When asked later what he liked about his experience, Grazzani said, “My favorite aspect about being an exchange student is to experience a new type of life and culture with new people and have the opportunity to play basketball at a higher level than before.” “I’ve played basketball in Italy for five years,” said Grazzani. “This is my sixth year in a club, because in my country school and sports are separate programs.” Grazzani usually exhibits a positive attitude and it wasn’t surprising to hear his response when asked what he liked most about his team and experience thus far. “I love how we support each other on our team. Our coaches are trying to make us compete and get better every single day.” The Yellowjackets played East Helena on Tuesday, winning 35-32, and ending a 28-game losing streak. They will play Florence on Thursday at home.

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Hamilton boys outlast Corvallis

Montana high schools to add baseball

by Scott Sacry

On Monday, January 17th, the Montana High School Association had its annual meeting in Butte and voted to adopt high school baseball, with the first games to be played in the spring of 2023. Montana was one of only three states who didn’t have high school baseball, along with Wyoming and South Dakota. The new ruling will change all of that. Stevensville’s Athletic Director Chance Edman spearheaded this effort by submitting an official request to the MHSA in Chance Edman, Stevensville Athletic Director. Photo December of 2020. “At the time, there was a local by Scott Sacry. groundswell movement in district’s situation is unique and our district to get baseball everyone will handle it differently. started,” says Edman. “I just kind When asked how many schools will of rode the wave and got it going choose to have baseball, Edman with the request.” From there a said, “It’s hard to predict, but I survey was conducted to see if think we’ll see a lot of schools there was enough interest to form joining.” a committee, which there was, then There had been concern that high the committee saw enough demand school baseball would take away to call for Monday’s vote. from American Legion Baseball, The measure needed a majority but Edman thinks they will be able to pass and Edman estimates that to work together. “I think having the vote was 110-45 in favor. After high school baseball will only help years of not having baseball in expand the playing pool in the state, Montana it seems like everything improving the quality of the players finally aligned for it to become and improving the overall quality of a reality. After previous failed baseball in Montana,” said Edman. attempts Edman felt it was hard to “Legion is a long season, and some gauge how the vote would turn out. kids might not be up for that long “After all these years it just seems of a commitment, but I think the like it was just the right time to do it, and the majority wanted it done.” high school format will attract some players who might not otherwise Going forward each individual play.” district will have to decide if they Along with the baseball decision, want to have a team or not. Some the MHSA also agreed to adopt a of the potential issues in making 35 second shot clock for basketball a decision will include money, starting next year. field space, and scheduling. Each

The Corvallis boys basketball team made the short trip south to face Hamilton in front of a spirited Bitterroot crowd last Tuesday. For the first three quarters of the game it looked like Corvallis was going to upset the No. 4 ranked Broncs. They led after every quarter, and going into the fourth they held a 4342 lead. But Hamilton found their stride in the final frame, outscoring Corvallis 17-7 to secure a hard fought 59-50 victory. With 4:34 left in the game, Corvallis senior David Broch hit a three to give Corvallis a 5048 lead. But from then on it was all Hamilton. The Broncs scored the game’s final 11 points to seal the victory. Hamilton’s team defense shut Corvallis down and Hamilton senior Eli Taylor came up big down the stretch, hitting a huge three-pointer and going six for six from the free-throw line, all in one and one free-throw situations. The game seesawed back and forth throughout and neither team was able to gain an advantage. Corvallis was able to handle Hamilton’s full court press, and hot shooting by Corvallis’s Donovan Potter sparked the Blue Devils early. Corvallis led 13-12 after the first quarter as Donovan Potter banked in a shot to beat the buzzer. The second quarter also ended in a flurry as Corvallis’s Leif Jessop made a layup,

Corvallis’s #30 Leif Jessop shoots a three over Hamilton’s #5 Tyson Rostad. Photo by Scott Sacry. then Corvallis stole the inbound pass, and Potter beat the buzzer again with a threepointer to give Corvallis a 28-26 halftime lead. Not to be outdone, Hamilton ended the third quarter with a buzzer beater of their own as Tyson Rostad put in a shot as the horn sounded to pull Hamilton within one point, 43-42, going into the fourth quarter. Donovan Potter led Corvallis with 19 points, followed by Aaron Powell and Dillon Potter with nine, and Leif Jessop with seven. Hamilton was paced by Asher Magness with 19, Eli Taylor with 17, Tyson Rostad with 12, and

Max Cianflone with seven. The Hamilton boys went to Butte on Saturday to face No. 2 ranked Butte Central. The Broncs started slow and trailed 16-1 after the first quarter. They outscored the Maroons in the next two quarters, but ran out of steam in the fourth, getting outscored 12-2 and losing the game, 4628. Eli Taylor led with nine points and Max Cianflone added five. The Corvallis boys traveled to Polson on Thursday and were defeated 79-43. They fell behind 2-20 after the first quarter and were never able to catch up.

by Scott Sacry

Basketball Roundup The Florence boys basketball team hosted Valley Christian last Tuesday. They jumped out to a 6132 halftime lead and cruised to an 88-51 victory. Jace Pederson led the scoring with 22 points, followed by Levi Posey and Blake Shoupe with 11, and Caden Zaluski and Aiden Wayne with 10. They travelled to Deer Lodge on Friday and dominated the first half, leading 44-19, in route to a 64-46 victory. In an amazing display of shooting, Beau Neal hit seven straight three-pointers in the first quarter. Neal led the Falcons with 23 points, Blake Shoupe had

13, and Aiden Wayne added eight. The Florence girls travelled to Deer Lodge on Friday and dominated the Wardens, winning 50-26. Kasidy Yeoman led with 19 points, followed by Kylie Kovatch with 11, Olivia Coulter with eight, and Carina McCullum with seven. The Stevensville Lady Jackets hosted East Helena last Tuesday and won 45-38. Cambree Praast led the way with 15 points, followed by Claire Hutchison with 13 and Shilo Lampi with 11. On Thursday, the Lady Jackets played Frenchtown and lost, 43-50.

Hamilton girls cruise to victory over Corvallis by Scott Sacry The Hamilton girls basketball team hosted Corvallis on Tuesday. Hamilton’s relentless defense and efficient offense proved too much for Corvallis, and Hamilton cruised to a 4428 victory. Corvallis was able to handle Hamilton’s defensive pressure early on, but struggled as the game progressed. Hamilton led 14-5 after the first quarter and built a 23-5 lead halfway through the second. Corvallis rallied before halftime, going on an 8-2 run, to end the first half with a score of 25-14. Hamilton methodically increased their lead in the third quarter, leading 37-20 at the start of the fourth, and an uneventful fourth quarter ended with a Hamilton victory, 4428. Corvallis’s Madeline

Gilder led all scorers with 14 points, despite tweaking her ankle early in the game. Tylin Sorenson added four points and Tahnee Lewis added three. For Hamilton, Taryn Searle had a great overall game and led the team with 13 points, Layne Kearns had 12, and Harley Hansen added 6. The Corvallis girls traveled to Polson on Thursday and won a thriller in overtime, 62-56. Corvallis’s Madeline Gilder had a huge night with 32 points, Tylin Sorenson added 12, and Olivia Lewis chipped in seven. The Lady Broncs went to Butte Central on Saturday and won an exciting contest, 58-54. It was a close matchup between top teams in the conference. The Lady Broncs were bolstered by clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch to pull out the road victory. Hamilton’s #3 Taryn Searle tries to stop Corvallis’s #2 Olivia Lewis. Photo by Scott Sacry.

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More Letters continued from page seven country, and an authorization system in place where trained folks can evaluate an area before it’s developed to protect habitat, mitigate user conﬂict, and protect Native American cultural sites. Those don’t seem like unreasonable burdens; they seem like responsible ethics that protect sport climbing in the long-term. Again, those are standards across the country. Our recreations are a privilege and with that privilege comes responsibility. It’s been disheartening to see the resistance from some climbers to these standard procedures. Gary Milner Corvallis

Sky is not falling onHave climbers you read the recent “Sky is Fall-

ing” story-letter by some rock climbers? I have to be honest. I think they should enter concussion protocol, having been peppered by falling rocks once too often. Ain’t easy being as dense as the rock you’re climbing. While tongue-in-cheek, I’m serious folks. How hard is it for them to understand that people do not oppose rock climbing on our public lands? Heck, climb until your forearms are wads of cramped muscle. It’s a fantastic sport! I’m glad I got to do it a couple dozen times. But man, what the public does not like—or think fair—is climbers installing permanent metal bolts, chains, and other ﬁxed hardware willy nilly whenever and wherever they please. Is that too hard to comprehend? Why should climbers get to drill, construct, and install all sorts of things on our public lands—WITHOUT PERMISSION—while other recreationists have to get permits or authorization, plus undergo environmental review and public comment? Remember: Our lands, not Joe Schmo to do as he pleases!

Get this: Mt bikers and off-roaders don’t get to build trails and construct ramps and what not. Fishermen can’t just build docks to reach good ﬁshin’ holes. Hikers can’t install ladders to breach a cliff to access a hanging valley. Firewood cutters and mushroom pickers need permits. Hunters need licenses. Geez, a geologist has to get a permit to drill a tiny test hole in rock on our Bitterroot National Forest. There are good reasons why there are permits and review processes. It’s to ensure sustainable activities. To avoid abuse. To be fair to all users. To protect our many natural and cultural resources. To provide opportunities for all sorts of forest visitors. The climbing opportunities on our forest are endless. There’s probably 100-200 sport or mixed climbing routes on our forest that have bolts. There’s hundreds of other climbing routes or potential ones that are free of ﬁxed hardware. We are very lucky. But there’s been an exponential increase in those bolted routes over the last 10-15 years with many impacts. What so many of us think is fair, smart for resource protection, and will help guarantee long term sustainable climbing is to have a permit-type system when (and only when) they want to install bolts on our lands. This would

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Polly Rosborough and whitefish flies looking for was trapped by Polly. The flies are mounted on a sheet of legal paper with typed notations and some scribbling in Polly’s large upright handwriting. The group heard some of my Polly Rosborough stories (he was a character – his nickname came from his cracking high-pitched voice) as we tied Casual Dress nymphs. They perused with an admiration that bordered reverence some of the other flies. Dave Ward took particular interest in another favorite fly of Polly’s – the Burlap Nymph. He just happened to have a clean piece of burlap that could be unraveled for the next week’s meeting and wanted to tie Burlaps – again, I said OK. One of my favorite all-time fishproducing flies is a Golden Burlap stonefly nymph that I tie using dyed burlap for the body material. The proportions are gleaned from my time with Polly and his friend, Cal Bird. Polly really liked that fly – I was pleased to hear that when I first showed it to him. We tied Golden Burlap Stones and Polly’s fly that afternoon and looked further at the set of flies I got from Polly. Toward the bottom of the sheet are some accurate representations of midge larvae. Polly was one of the first to take those small insects seriously. I looked at them – and thought of the winter whitefish fishing that

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only a few anglers are enjoying now. Winter whitefish eat midge larvae as their primary food source. Those flies run a respectable #14 or #16 larval size. Whitefish fishing was popular on the Bitterroot until it faded during the 1980’s. You’d see groups of whitefish fishermen along the river in places like the run above the old Vet’s Bridge in Hamilton, fishing bright red #14 whitefish flies on long green telescoping poles, and taking breaks at small fires where they’d warm their hands, pour hot coffee from metal thermoses, and talk. They fished with sensitive quill bobbers above flies. They baited the flies with live maggots that they held in their mouths to keep them warm. They caught plenty of fish. Smoked whitefish are a delicacy I haven’t enjoyed in recent years. Back in the day someone might trade a smoked whitey for more flies. These day, looking at Polly’s flies for inspiration, I decided to tie a few whitefish midges using some materials I’ve been hoarding. I have one spool of a metallic red thread that is no longer being imported. I’ll use it in some modern-day whitefish flies, midges that should produce fish all season long.

And while I have the muskrat and gold dyed burlap handy, I’ll tie a few Casual Dress and Golden Burlap nymphs as well. I haven’t stocked either fly in years – to say nothing of the red midges for winter whitefish. There’s a bit of nostalgia tied up in these flies; I want to make them available again before the shop closes in a few weeks. And I’ll still trade for smoked whitefish.

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Legals Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN E. BOYLE, Deceased. Case No.: DP-21-154 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed Estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Cathy Cabral, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Cheeney Law, PLLC, PO Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 6th day of January 2022. /s/ Cathy Cabral, Personal Representative BS 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 ___________________ Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AUDREY A. HOBBS, Deceased. Case No.: DP-22-04 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed CoPersonal Representatives of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jeanette Pliley, Arlene K. Bailey or Connie L. Lawrence, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at Cheeney Law, PLLC, PO Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

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RICHARD A. WEBER, P.C. PO Box 1917 Hamilton, Montana 59840 Telephone: 406/363-6888 Email: ravallilaw@montana.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JANET J. SPANNUTH; Deceased. Case No.: DP-22-06 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Sharron Olson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Richard A.Weber, PO Box 1917, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 8 day of January, 2022. Sharron Olson Personal Representative BS 1/12, 1/19, 1/26

___________________ Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRUCE ROBERT HANSON, Deceased. Case No.: DP-22-03 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed Estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the ﬁrst publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Raquel Hanson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Cheeney Law, PLLC, PO Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or ﬁled with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 4th day of January 2022. /s/ Raquel Hanson, Personal Representative BS 1/12, 1/19, 1/26

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0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High, 11+: Extreme Exposure

Today we will see mostly sunny skies, high temperature of 39°, humidity of 58%. West southwest wind 2 to 5 mph. The record high temperature for today is 48° set in 1934. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight, overnight low of 14°. Light winds. The record low for tonight is -33° set in 1957. Thursday, skies will be mostly sunny, high temperature of 40°, humidity of 64%. South wind 2 to 5 mph. Thursday night, skies will be mostly clear, overnight low of 17°. South southwest wind 5 mph.

Weather Trivia

Peak Fishing/Hunting Times This Week

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What was the first year that a tornado was accurately predicted?

Peak Times Day AM PM Wed 6:23-8:23 6:50-8:50 Thu 7:19-9:19 7:48-9:48 Fri 8:19-10:19 8:50-10:50 Sat 9:23-11:23 9:55-11:55

Answer: In 1948, Major Fawbush correctly predicted that atmospheric conditions were ripe for a tornado in Norman, Okla.

Weather History Jan. 26, 1983 - The California coast was battered by a storm that produced record high tides, 32-foot waves and mudslides causing millions of dollars in damage. The storm then moved east and dumped four feet of snow on Lake Tahoe.

Jan. 27, 1772 - On this date the "Washington and Jefferson Snowstorm" occurred. George Washington reported three feet of snow at Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson recorded about three feet at Monticello.

Peak Times Day AM PM Sun 10:28-12:28 -Mon 11:00-1:00 11:31-1:31 Tue 12:00-2:00 12:29-2:29

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___________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Stevensville Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists in the office of the Town Councilmember - Ward 2 created by the resignation of elected councilmember Sydney Allen. Town Council will appoint a Stevensville resident to fill the unexpired term of the position vacated on the Town Council. The term expires December 31, 2023. Qualifications to serve as a Town Council member are as follows: * Must be a citizen of the United States * Must be a Stevensville resident for at least 60 days * Must live in Ward 2 (the area is south of 5th Street and South of Central Avenue) Any qualified person interested in being considered for appointment to the position of Town Council may make an application to the Town of Stevensville. Applications are available online at https://www.townofstevensville.com/sites/default/files/fileattachments/ town_council/page/98/102018_council_application. pdf and at Town Hall at 206 Buck Street Stevensville, MT 59870. Completed applications can be dropped off at Town Hall or mailed to PO Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday January 28, 2022. For more information contact Town Hall at (406) 7775271. Attest: Jenelle S. Berthoud, Town Clerk B.S. 01/19/22, 01/26/22 ___________________ Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE

ESTATE OF JOHN R. WYLIE, Deceased. Case No.: DP-22-10 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed Estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Kelly L. Carr, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Cheeney Law PLLC, PO Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 18th day of January 2022. /s/ Kelly L. Carr, Personal Representative BS 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 ___________________ Kelcie Peltomaa State Bar No. 60058157 Craig Mungas State Bar No. 6746 Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC 2809 Great Northern Loop, Ste 100 Missoula, Montana 59808 Telephone: 406-721-8896 Telefax: 406-541-8037 Email: kelcie@bjornsonlaw. com Email: craig@bjornsonlaw. com Attorneys for Michael Ray Hepler Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARCIA L. HEEGAARD, Deceased. Dept. No.: 1 Cause No.: DP-22-7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed Estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Michael Ray Hepler, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC, 2809 Great Northern Loop, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 18th day of Jan-

uary 2022. Michael Ray Hepler, Personal Representative Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC By: Kelcie Peltomaa Attorneys for Michael Ray Hepler, Personal Representative BS 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 ___________________ PUBLIC NOTICE BitterRoot Bus and MR TMA of Missoula is applying for our annual 5311 grant from the Montana Department of Transportation. Due to recently enacted federal legislation, BitterRoot Bus is required to develop a community Transportation Coordination Plan. BitterRoot Bus and MR TMA is required to hold public hearings in order to give all citizens the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed plan. Public hearing is set up for February 2, 2022 at 310 Old Corvallis Rd. Conference Room at 1 PM. Proposed plans are available for review at: BitterRoot Bus, 310 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, MT 7484,. Ask For: Sharna MRTMA 2820 South Higgins, Missoula, MT 327-8707, Ask For: Lyn Any questions call either of the above phone numbers. BS 1/26 ___________________ Public Notice This is to notify all interested parties that BitterRoot Bus is applying for $155,423.00 under the Section 5311 Program for the Federal Transit Administration entitled “Financial Assistance for Other than Urbanized Areas,” administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. Funding will be used for operating expenses associated with providing transportation services to the general public within Ravalli County, Montana. BitterRoot Bus will also be receiving $35,164.00 in matching TransAde funding. MRTMA of Missoula is also applying for $168,153.00 under section 5311 as well as $81,014.00 in CMAQ funds. As well MRTMA (I Ride) will be requesting vehicles, anyone wishing to comment on this proposal should send comments within 30 days to: BitterRoot Bus, 310 Old Corvallis Rd., Hamilton, MT 59840. BS 1/26

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