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County creates Treatment Court, seeks donations District Court Judge Howard Recht, with the full support of Judge Jennifer Lint, has teamed up with County Attorney Bill Fulbright, Sheriff Stephen Holton, the Public Defender’s Office, and the Adult Probation and Parole Office to create Ravalli County’s first Treatment Court.

Treatment Court is a system intended to break the cycle of addiction, crime, and incarceration.

Participants undergo a vetting process by the Treatment Court Team, including criminal history checks and assessments by substance use disorder and mental health professionals. Candidates with See TREATMENT COURT, page 6

Ravalli County ‘Imagination Library’ campaign expanding

Overstreet confirmed as Stevi Town Attorney

by Victoria Howell Emerson and Addie Nicoll, who are registered Imagination Library particiCountry music icon Dolly pants, hold up two of their favorite Imagination Library books at a recent Parton believes that when farmers market in Hamilton where Syble Solomon was publicizing the you read books, it opens up program. Photo courtesy of Syble Solomon. a world of possibilities. Syble Solomon of Hamilton shares who are registered receive a East Tennessee. Dolly’s vision that belief, and she’s helping free book in the mail once per was to foster a love of reading local children in Ravalli month until the age of 5. So among her county’s preschool County get that opportunity far, 12,548 books have been children and their families. through Imagination Library, delivered locally since June of The new program gave each Parton’s wildly successful early 2020. child a specially selected book reading program. Solomon is According to the each month. By mailing high the local coordinator and has Imagination Library website, quality, age appropriate books registered over 1000 children Parton launched Imagination directly to their homes, Dolly in the program since it started Library in 1995, to benefit the in June 2020. All children children of her home county in See IMAGINATION, page 5

On Thursday, October 14, the Town Council confirmed Mayor Brandon Dewey’s appointment of local attorney Greg Overstreet as the new Town Attorney for the Town of Stevensville.

In May, current Town Attorney Scott Owens notified the Mayor and Town Council that he would Greg Overstreet not be renewing his contract with the Town, which expired in July. Owens said that his family had relocated from Missoula to Helena, making it challenging for him to fulfill his obligations to Stevensville.

Since May the Town has been advertising for a new legal services contract, with preference for See OVERSTREET, page 15

Revegetation project underway at Stevi FAS From: Michael Howell michaelonburntfork@gmail.com Subject: Date: October 11, 2021 at 10:04 AM To:

by Michael Howell

Wildlife and Parks has agreed to call it the John Owen Fishing Access Site (FAS), in Work on installing the Stevensville Fishing honor of the founder of Fort Owen Ranch Access Site began last week with the start whom Yahraus much admires. When of a revegetation project along the riverside completed, the new fishing access site will access point. The planned development was fill the area between the Cut-off road and the made possible when the landowner, Myla Town of Stevensville’s River Park.

Yahraus, agreed to donate 6.25 acres of land The initial work being done this fall is to the state to resolve decades of dispute meant to restore and protect the waterfront between the Town, the State and the past vegetation in the area that was pretty much owners of the property. trampled and denuded by unregulated The first part of the road to the Town of foot and vehicle traffic over the years. FWP Stevensville’s old dump site, now renewed Fishing Access Site Program Manager Rory and renamed River Park, was used for Zarling gave the Bitterroot Star a tour of the decades as a de facto fishing access site. The worksite last week. plan for the improvements was designed One of the most unique aspects of the to address the various issues that had been planned development is the plan for the boat generating social conflict and creating launch. The plan is to do nothing. According FWP Fishing Access Site Program Manager Rory Zarling hands out the environmental degradation in the area. to Zarling, there is nothing else like it in flags to crew members preparing the site at the Stevensville Fishing The plan involves creating more parking, Access Site located on the north side of the Stevensville Bridge for a large the state. Out of the state’s 75 FAS’s, this and installing a loop road with camping revegetation project along the river bank. Volunteers from the Bitterroot was one of the best, he said. It is a steadily spaces and a latrine/restroom. At Yahraus’ Water Forum converged on the site on October 14 & 15 to plant 246 trees declining bed of cobble stretching from insistence, Montana Department of Fish, and shrubs over about two acres. Photo by Michael Howell.

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Hamilton City Council Ward 3 candidates

by Nathan B0ddy

For the past two weeks, the Bitterroot Star has run side-byside looks at the candidates for City Council. In this last installment, the candidates for Ward 3 have their opportunity to introduce themselves to readers. Due to Councilor Claire Kemp’s decision to not seek reelection, Ward 3 residents will be choosing from two candidates, Darwin Ernst and Kenneth Allen.

Ballots have been mailed and must be received by 8 PM on November 2nd.

Both candidates have been asked to write a piece about themselves and to answer the following questions: 1. Why are you running for a seat on the City Council?

2. What issues are most important to you and why? (Feel free to add ideas that you might bring to the table.)

3. Why are you the best candidate for the position?

Darwin Ernst My parents moved to Montana from Minnesota when I was seven years old. We lived in a manufactured home on Cooley Street in Missoula where I slept in a small bedroom with my two sisters in the middle of a three-tiered, staggered “bunkbed”,

my father had crafted from used lumber he brought home from the Bonner Mill where he worked the night shift applying glue to boards.

It wasn’t the greatest initial Montana experience, but we all somehow made it work and looking back, I feel as though it was a milestone that helped me with making good life decisions.

Since the family move into Montana, I have had more than few different experiences, held a variety of jobs, and received a sound education. After graduating with honors and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Pre-med) from Concordia College in Chicago, I now have a career working remotely from my home in Hamilton as a residential review appraiser for HomeStreet Bank as a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with licenses in WA, ID, UT, and MT, and I am also a Montana licensed Real Estate Broker working at Eickert Realty, LLC, which is located here in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Montana.

Prior leadership positions include: Adjudication Panel Chair and Board member on the Montana Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Board for six years, President of the Montana Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, and member of the 2020 Z765 Square Footage Standard Update Committee (national method standard for calculating square footage of detached single family residential homes). I also had nine years as a biology lab assistant at Rocky Mountain Laboratories studying mad cow disease.

Ultimately, I now have 20+ years of experience as a Montana certified residential real estate appraiser, 13 years of experience as a real estate agent (now Broker) serving the Bitterroot market area, and experience as a member on both State and National Boards/committees.

I also currently serve as the Chair of the Ravalli County Tax Appeal Board, Chair of the City of Hamilton’s Zoning Board of Adjustments, Governor on the Montana Regional

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I also was recently elected to be a future National board member representing Region 1 (MT, ID, WA, OR, AK & Northern CA) of the Appraisal Institute.

1) Why are you running for a seat on the City Council?

I am running to become the next Council member of Ward Three in the City of Hamilton, because I feel it is my responsibility to do so at this time in my life. I have held, or currently hold, a number of other positions on other State and/or National Boards and/or Organizations, so I think it is my responsibility to offer some of my time and leadership skills and experience within the City of Hamilton.

2) What issues are most important to you and why?

Safety of our citizens, cleanliness of our community, affordable housing, adequate funding, responsible leadership, support for local businesses, adequate school facilities, adequate elderly care facilities, and an over-all goal for a community awareness and cohesiveness. This list of important issues can obviously be much longer, but these are the first things that come to mind when asked about issues that are important to me.

Here are my current top three issues, which all of nearly equal priority: I believe the citizens of Hamilton would benefit greatly from working with Amy Fox, the new Hamilton City Parks & Urban Forestry Director, connecting the various public parks currently located along the river corridor, so people could traverse from one end of our city to the other end along pathways near the river with minimal impediments or interference from road traffic.

Affordable housing is at a critical tipping point for many people living in and/or around the City of Hamilton, so potential solutions need to be a priority for the Council, or we will have many more homeless people living in our community.

Safety for the citizens living in Hamilton and those who are visiting our community, regardless of their political affiliation, religion, sex, or race. I believe it is imperative for our city council members to make every effort to have everyone in our community feel that they are part of a community that promotes harmony among its citizens and extends a warm and friendly welcome to others who may have recently joined our community.

3) Why are you the best candidate for the position?

I have lived in (or near) the City of Hamilton since 1987, which is far longer than my opposition, so I am more familiar with the citizens within Hamilton and its immediate surroundings, as well as any potential issue to be considered by the Council.

I have the most experience serving on similar Boards and/ or Committees, including National Boards/committees, State Boards, and most importantly the City of Hamilton’s Zoning Board of Adjustments, which I currently serve as the Chair.

I am also the most rational,

reasonable, and reliable candidate, who is ready to take on the challenges of being the next Council member for the City of Hamilton, representing Ward 3!

I am grateful for this opportunity and hope to serve the Citizens in Ward 3 of the City of Hamilton pending the election this coming November!

Kenneth Allen I settled down in Hamilton, Montana seven years ago. I decided to chase after the American dream and become an entrepreneur. I opened Brewskis Sports Bar in 2014.

Right out of high school I served in the US Marine Corps. It taught me many of the basic corps’ values that I still hold myself too today. Serving also inspired my pursuit of a career in the Criminal Justice Field. I worked as a Corrections Officer for six years and earned a degree in Criminal Justice. I am currently a Volunteer Firefighter with the Hamilton fire department and live here in Hamilton with my beautiful family including three step kids and a newborn son.

1) Why are you running for a seat on the City Council?

The Bitterroot Valley is a place to be protected along with our Conservative values. Today our community is facing challenges that we have never seen before.

Many of these challenges infringe on our personal, God given rights.

In order to have your voice heard, you must make some contribution.

For me, running for City Council is my opportunity to be involved and to represent the interests of our community. The fight starts at the local level.

2) What issues are most important to you and why?

There are many issues facing our community, but I feel that the most important surround growth, infrastructure, affordable housing, traffic, and safety for pedestrians.

3. Why are you the best candidate for the position?

The purpose of a City Council Representative is to protect the public’s interest, to look at the city’s goals and major projects, and to make meaningful changes for the community’s benefit. Being a representative for the people isn’t about pushing my opinions and personal agenda. I will be a voice for the people. I will uphold community values and make effective changes to local policies for public benefit. And I will face the difficult challenges that our community is fighting against while upholding our rights.

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Local businesses showcase value-added ag

by Nathan Boddy

“We’re here for a refrigerated delivery van. A large everyone; retail, percentage of the meat processed at It’s been a busy few years for wholesale, Hamilton Packing Company is locally Hamilton Packing Company owner, but also the raised, and being able to deliver to Jason Schlange. Having taken over hunters. I’m restaurants and grocery stores will the meat processing business prior going to take keep more of that product on local to the explosion of COVID-19, there care of the plates. were bound to be challenges. His hunters. It’s “We keep as much meat local as business is thriving, however, and how people possible,” says Schlange, explaining part of that can be credited to his here in the further that sometimes meat will company’s award of two different valley feed their come from Washington or South grants by the State of Montana. families.”

Dakota. Still, he says, “I’m going Montana Department of Currently, to try and keep as much of it as I Agriculture’s Acting Director, Hamilton can in the Bitterroot, or from the Christy Clark, and members of Packing surrounding area, to support the the Agricultural Development Company community. That’s what we’re here and Marketing Bureau visited the takes in for, to service people’s needs. That’s Bitterroot Valley on Tuesday, October approximately what 90% of it is.”

12th, in order to view firsthand some 15-20 beef for In addition to touring the of the impact that grant dollars have processing Hamilton Packing Company, Acting had on local agriculturally focused every week.

Director Clark toured the Bitterroot businesses. First on their list in the As rifle season Brewery and Willow Mountain valley was the Hamilton Packing gets underway, Winery in Corvallis for a look at Company, where Schlange provided a the number of how those businesses incorporate thorough look at his business, as well animals can Montana products into their own as his hopes for future growth. jump over 100. business model and products. Says “We came here to grow,” “Everybody Clark, “The Governor in particular said Schlange, as he spoke with here works has a really big focus on value added Department members. “I could hard,” he says, agriculture and he really wants to do double the (work) out of this adding that see us grow that part of our state. We facility right now if I had the more of the have a lot of raw products in this state employees to do it.” Schlange was right employees that get shipped out and so a focus is referencing the ongoing shortage would certainly Food case at Hamilton Packing Company. Photo by Nathan Boddy. to try and capture that gap. Hopefully is for, “Montanans interested in of employees endemic throughout make a (the grants will) put a little more innovating or expanding agricultural much of the nation at the present difference. money in producers’ pockets, but also businesses.” The Montana Meat time. Specifically, his needs are for Despite employee shortages, build that in-between business. We’ve Processing Infrastructure Grant quality, well-trained meat cutters. however, the grants that Schlange given some grants, we’ve visited with (MMPIG) program, however, was received a lot of people. We’re just seeing how have allowed a one-time program to “aid small it’s going and hearing form people, and medium-sized meat processors him to what they need and if we’ll be able to in responding to the COVID-19 improve his fill those gaps too.” crisis through the adaptation business and advancement of meat efficiency processing infrastructure and set his and capacity in Montana.” sights on That program ultimately growing the distributed $12 million to business. meat processors throughout The Growth the state.

Through In Schlange’s case, the Agriculture funds allowed him to purchase (GTA) grant is an ongoing multiple pieces of equipment that will more effectively program allow this local business to which Hamilton Packing Company owner, Jason Schlange, speaks with Actthrive, such as an additional the state ing Director of Mt. Dept. of Agriculture, Christy Clark. Photo by Nathan grinder, a band saw and even Hamilton Packing Company highway sign. Photo by website says Boddy.

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Bio: I’m a Native Montanan who has lived in the Bitterroot Valley for over 50 years. Stevensville has been my home for 32 years where I married my husband Matt of 32 years and where I raised my 2 boys Marshall and Joshua. I have been employed with Super 1 Foods for the past 24 years. I continue to stay involved with Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers market and many other community organizations.

Public Service: • Town Council Member for 3 1/2 yrs (2016-2019) • Member of the Park Board for 3 1/2 yrs (2016-2019) • Attended the Elected Officials Training with the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority Montana League of Cities and Towns for 3 1/2yrs • Helped adopt a fiscally responsible budget in a timely manner while in office • Helped in development of $4.1 million airport runway project which allowed new business, industry and tourism • Advocated for Park improvements, replacing equipment and security camera installed in park for safety Goals: • Transparency, I will always share with the public information necessary to keep you informed of Town business and activities • I will listen to the public and be open to hearing ideas and thoughts • I will encourage citizens to participate in town government • I will make the Town’s water situation a priority and fix the leaks and add additional water storage, as well as making wells compliant and acquiring water rights • I support responsible development with the current laws, plans and guidelines • Manage a budget and control spending in a responsible fashion • Make sidewalks and streets safe for our citizens’ daily travel

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Growing up in Stevensville, community involvement is at the heart of who Mayor Dewey is. From the early age of 10 standing on a bucket to scoop ice cream at the Soda Fountain, to his 12 years volunteering on the Fire Department starting at age 14. His demonstrated commitment to Stevensville includes dedicated service on community boards, projects, and events.

He knows Stevensville’s history and our values.

Today, he puts his 10+ years of experience in Stevensville’s local government to work, benefiting our quality of life today, and into the future. As a young professional, Mayor Dewey has brought innovation, efficiency, and vision Groundbreaking of new splashpad to Town Hall through conservative financial responsibility and the prioritization of initiatives that build a resilient economy and stronger community.

Mayor Dewey is our future. His proven leadership and ability to bring integrity to our Town’s government has greatly benefited the community in numerous ways, despite obstructive efforts of special interests. Mayor Dewey puts Stevensville first, leading us to a safer, smarter, and healthier community. Together, we all have a stake in the future of our Town. The Mayor and his family share in that future and he holds the leadership to deliver success for our community.

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In addition to physical fitness, Goss also found emotional support in Wendy Woods’ aqua Zumba class and among Juli Goss remembers the day she her classmates. Woods lost her mother arrived at the emergency room at to ovarian cancer and her sister to breast Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. cancer and has been very active for many She could barely speak or walk due years in Colors of Cancer and Sprinkle to abdominal pain. Doctors soon Pink fundraising activities. Five women discovered a tumor the size of a in the class have recovered from breast cantaloupe on one of her ovaries that cancer. was extending into her colon and “You find out you’re not alone and triggering a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. there’s so many people that will help you For years, Goss knew something through this,” Goss said. However, then was wrong, but endured the pain and I had so many people telling me what I frustration of undiagnosed problems should do and what I shouldn’t do. The during regular doctors’ appointments. best advice I got was from a friend who “Those ER docs recommended suffered from brain cancer who told me, surgery to remove the tumor in either ‘This is your story, you live it how you Spokane or Billings,” she said. “I chose need to.’ I’ve always appreciated that.” to go to the Billings Clinic and made my Colors of Cancer fundraising activities appointment a few weeks later.” continue during October for grassroots Major surgery to remove the tumor efforts to help construct a new Cancer/ kept Goss in the hospital for about a Infusion Center at Marcus Daly week and also included the installation Memorial Hospital and include: of two ports – one in her chest and one • PINK OUT fundraiser at Hamilton between her ribs. After five short days High School’s last home volleyball game of recovery, she began chemotherapy in of the season on Thursday, October Missoula.

21st. Senior Ella Gabelhausen has “One treatment was to fill up my planned many activities, raffles and abdomen with fluid that contained silent auctions for baskets for her senior chemotherapy medication,” Goss said. project with proceeds benefitting the “And then I’d have to rotate every campaign to construct a Cancer/Infusion 15 minutes for the next two hours to Center. Cancer warriors will be honored, slosh around the medication. It was so so please support the evening. painful.”

• Pint nights on Friday, October 22 Her chemotherapy treatments in Stevensville at the Tin Can Bar & Draft lasted from April to August 2019 and Members of Wendy Woods’ water aerobics class at the Canyons Athletic Club in Hamilton Room for Team Pink for breast cancer were administered on a 12-day cycle and at Nap’s Grill in Hamilton for Team stand in solidarity on Monday morning with classmate Juli Goss who survived a battle followed by a 12-day break and a cadre with ovarian cancer. Some are wearing teal tshirts - the color designated by the American Gray for brain cancer. of medications in between.

• Art donations are being accepted Cancer Society for ovarian cancer or pink for those who have battled breast cancer.

After two years of being declared at the Daly Hospital Foundation for to eat, I would at least drink some chicken broth cancer-free, Goss was finally ready their third annual Art Swap and Show on and I would walk a mile every day,” she said. physically and emotionally for more surgeries in Wednesday, October 27th where hospital staff can Walking was tough, and sometimes she didn’t September to make some repairs on the damage swap for fresh art in their office or patient spaces know if she’d make it back home. done by her tumor. and then the remainder will be included in a silent “Always take your phone with you,” she said “It took so long to recover,” she said. “The auction that ends at 4 p.m. in the Blodgett Canyon with a laugh, “just in case you can’t make it back.” neuropathy and exhaustion were terrible. I still Conference Rooms. Proceeds will be credited to A few months ago, Goss also found relief by get very tired and I still have a lot of pain, but I’ve Team Sky Blue for prostate cancer and benefit the participating in strengthening aquatic exercises. learned to live with it.”

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Imagination Library: free to all kids ages 0-5 continued from page one wanted children to be excited about books and to feel the magic that books can create. Moreover, she could ensure that every child would have books, regardless of their family’s income.

Since its launch, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has set and surpassed many goals and milestones. National replication, which started in 2000, allowed more and more communities to adopt the program.

State-wide coverage was established in Tennessee in 2004. Furthermore, international growth provided expansion in Canada (2006), United Kingdom (2007) and Australia (2014).

The first book order in 1995 totaled just over 1700. Today, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Syble Solomon runs the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Ravalli County.

Pictured are some of the age-appropriate books that are sent monthly to children en sends more than rolled in the program at absolutely no cost to them. Solomon is holding the first book one million books that participants receive, “The Little Engine That Could,” and the last, “Look Out Kinderper month to garten, Here I Come!” Photo by Victoria Howell. children around the of Montana, where programs range needs. “My love for kids has stayed world. from one small school district to with me,” she said. She’s also a The Imagination multi-county programs through the successful entrepreneur, running her Library provides the United Way in Missoula.

A non-profi t company called Money Habitudes infrastructure of the organization is required to sponsor that addresses people’s issues around core program including the program, and in Ravalli County money. She provides workshops and managing the secure the sponsoring organization is training for universities, non-profits central database for Sapphire Community Health Center. and in the corporate world. the book order system Solomon moved to the Bitterroot Solomon wants to get the word and coordinating fi ve years ago, knowing that she out to parents that this free program book selections and wanted to volunteer to start an is available to their children. wholesale purchasing.

Imagination Library program here.

Information is available at Head Montana Grand Chapter Order of the It also incurs the As coordinator, her responsibilities Start and at all the local libraries, of the program’s Eastern Star officers for 2021-2022 will cost are to register children from birth and children can be registered administrative expenses to 5 years of age, increase public there.

Solomon hopes to work with be making their official visit at Leona and coordinates the awareness, and get donations to fund the school districts and to get the monthly mailings.

Chapter #31 in Hamilton on Oct 22. the local program.

First Security program into the schools, but she Parton’s father This will be a combined meeting with Naomi Chapter #19 Bank came on board as the lead said it’s been a little diffi cult during was illiterate and he Victor. We welcome Worthy Grand Matron Jeannie Brown and fi nancial sponsor, and the fi rst books the pandemic. said it was the best Worthy Grand Patron John Deyo and officers for a were delivered in July of 2020.

“With Covid it’s been tough,” she thing she could ever Soup/Sandwich dinner at 5:30 at the Masonic Lodge on Dolly Parton sends every child that said.

“It’s hard to get in touch with do in her lifetime of South 3rd in Hamilton. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm and registers a copy of “The Little Engine people.”

She has sent information achievements. all Eastern Star members are encouraged to attend and greet That Could” as their fi rst book.

The to everybody, she said, even soccer The Ravalli County our dedicated Grand Officers. fi nal book is “Look Out Kindergarten, leagues have shared the info. She program is the 18th Here I Come.” has put brochures in laundromats, program in the state All the books are age-appropriate. supermarkets and the farmers Parton wants children to be exposed market. At Marcus Daly Hospital, to new ideas through these books. mothers who give birth there receive There are many classics featured, as a packet containing registration well as stories about other countries information. and cultures.

According to the website all4kids.

“We now have 1000 children org, the benefits of reading to registered,” said Solomon. She said children include: supports cognitive the prediction for the first year was development; improves language 195. “We’ve far exceeded expectations skills; prepares children for academic here,” she said. success; develops a special bond with Solomon attributes the success of your child; increases concentration Imagination Library here to the fact and discipline; improves imagination that people know of Dolly Parton and creativity; cultivates a lifelong and they really like her and trust her. love of reading.

“She has a great reputation,” said Solomon’s goal is to expand Solomon. the Imagination Library program “Everybody wants the best for their and to boost registrations. But the children,” said Solomon. “Everyone program does take money to run knows that the earlier we expose – about $25 per child – so adding children to words and reading, the another 1000 children would better they do. When parents and cost about $25,000. Originally, children snuggle up together and parents read to their children, it makes their kids smarter, healthier, and more prepared for school.”

Solomon also said that in addition to Dolly’s great reputation and the help of Dixie Stark with Literacy Bitterroot and Trey Anthony, who included free ads for the Imagination Library in his direct mail piece called The Mailman, “We were able to reach a lot of children quickly through the support of preschools, churches, sports teams, schools and our libraries through the county helping to spread the word. We’d like to thank everyone who posted information in their newsletters, emails and on their facebook pages.”

Never too young for books. Imagination Some parents are now Library provides free books for all ages from registering their children as soon birth to 5. Walt Vinson, son of Teysha and as they’re born; one boy was Turner Vinson, with one of his free books. registered on the day of his birth, Photo courtesy of Syble Solomon. said Solomon. If they register Ravalli County Imagination at birth, they will have received 60 Library received a $2000 Elks books during the five years that they Spotlight grant, and the Elks have are eligible.

TOP continued to contribute regularly, Solomon says that kids are as have other business sponsors. registered from every zip code Anyone wishing to donate can go to in the valley. She said her two imaginationlibraryravallicounty.com grandchildren were the first two or call Syble at 361-8012. Donating children she registered.

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prior sexual offenses or violent offenses will not qualify for further consideration.

The Treatment Court team will only consider candidates with felonious criminality surrounding the use of drugs, such as felony DUI and criminal possession of felony drugs.

If accepted into the Treatment Court program, attorneys will then agree upon a disposition wherein participants may have charges dismissed upon graduation from the program or some other type of deferred prosecution or sentencing.

However, if a participant fails, they agree to the terms that will likely call for their incarceration through the Department of Corrections.

The Treatment Court program consists of five phases. The first phase, approximately 60 days, is called the Stabilization phase. In this phase, participants undergo the highest levels of accountability with drug testing a minimum of twice weekly, engaging with therapy for substance use disorder and mental health, and a requirement to appear before the Treatment Court Judge each week. At the hearing, the Judge will call on participants individually to discuss their progress.

Participants’ successes are recognized, suggestions for improvement may be made, and sanctions are implemented if necessary.

The program was developed with three foundational principles:

1. Participants being candid with the Treatment Court Team.

2. Participants showing up to all programs ordered within Treatment Court.

3. Participants must continually demonstrate they are trying to succeed.

For a participant to be expelled from Treatment Court, the Team must agree that the program can do nothing further to assist the participant and the Judge agrees. To graduate from the program, the Team must agree the participant has met graduation requirements, and the Judge is the final arbiter. Graduation will take eighteen or more months to accomplish.

Treatment Court brings many facets of the community together to hopefully guide participants to be productive members of the Ravalli County community. With recidivism rates as high as 80 percent, many of the participants have been incarcerated multiple times in the Ravalli County Detention Center, at an estimated cost of $100 per day to

Ravalli County taxpayers. Nationally, the Treatment Court program boasts success rates rivaling that of recidivism rates. The system Judge Recht and the Treatment Court team have developed is adapted to the Ravalli County community and thus far has shown positive results.

Judge Recht applied for and received federal grant money to get the program off the ground.

Sheriff Holton and the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office provide the all-important drug testing program.

Besides supporting the Treatment Court team, Bill Fulbright, the Public Defender’s office, and the Adult Probation and Parole Office provide the necessary legal framework to develop a disposition placing defendants into Treatment Court.

No one on the team earns extra pay for their participation; these

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Support for Gibson

Some might think the current mayor is doing a god o. I do NOT!1 He severely limited my opportunity to voice my concerns by limiting citizen input. He basically forced us commoners to try to communicate via Zoom meetings that did not work. He continued with that policy far too long, which kept most of us in the dark.

When he finally relented and scheduled a public hearing with about 100 Town folks, he then limited time for comments. After all, this is a place where we elect people we consider capable of handling the job. And, the issues.

The person occupying the mayor’s chair is not doing the job – in my opinion.

I am voting for Steve Gibson, because Steve wants to represent his constituents. He wants to listen to them (and me). And, he wants to make everything extra transparent.

I’m in favor of that. By voting for Steve, this town will be in good hands.

Peggy and Tommy Pope Stevensville

Support Ludington for Ward 1

Paul Ludington: current Ward 1 town council and President of the council Paul has served the Town for many years, in several capacities He was a mayor, a town council member, on the Planning and Zoning Board, has worked for the Stevensville School system for many years Paul knows the laws governing the town inside and out. He considers, investigates, asks pertinent questions.

He votes based on facts. He is very intelligent, has a great sense of humor and knows how to work with the council, the mayor and the townspeople When you consider who to vote for on your ballot for Ward 1, please consider Paul Ludington, who knows and understands the laws.

Sue Devlin Stevensville

Support for Mayor Dewey and Council

We heartily endorse the re-election of Brandon Dewey, an energetic young professional who has led our city government these past four years with integrity, diligence and resilience. Brandon’s dedication to our community is evident from his tireless participation in volunteer activities (i.e. enhancing the attractiveness of Stevensville by planting flowers in the clay pots on Main Street). His attention to the responsibilities of Mayor are always focused on doing what is best for the community whether he is working with the council on budget hearings, updating the strategic plan for future development in our town, applying for grant monies, acquiring information to support council decisions, and pursuing projects that will improve the city infrastructure

that we all benefit from. We have all witnessed criticism of public servants and elected officials which is easy to do and has often been determined to be unfounded, yet Brandon has continued on with integrity and a singular focus that in his words is described as “just wanting to give something back to the community”.

Our city government is now working together productively and efficiently as they tackle issues before them. Thank you Mayor Dewey, and current Council members Paul Ludington, Sydney Allen, Jaime Devlin and Karen Wandler. We support their efforts on our behalf, and appreciate their willingness to continue serving Stevensville.

Stan and Nancy Schweissing Stevensville

Character matters

Despite holding the position of Mayor for 4 years, it appears that Dewey has learned little about fiscal responsibility, following the law, civility and leadership.

While reading the latest Financial and Compliance Report compiled by Strom & Associates for the State of Montana to ensure that the Town of Stevensville is following all laws and rules, I was not surprised to see that they were in violation of quite a few.

Not only has the Mayor failed the most basic task of reconciling the Town bank accounts for a full year (violation of State law), he also filed the Town budget with the State 7 months late (violation of State law), he filed the AFR 6 months late (violation of State law), and he filed Form 941 (Town’s employment taxes) late every quarter which resulted in unpaid IRS fines (violation of Federal law). These are just a few of the violations mentioned that reflect sloppy record keeping, a disregard for lawful deadlines and lack of compliance with Montana state law, statutes and municipal codes.

I don’t doubt he will have excuses for his failures. Most likely, he will pass the blame to someone else.

That’s what he does when he’s not treating Stevensville citizens with ridicule and contempt.

Earlier this year Dewey posted a new complaint form on the Town of Stevensville website that targeted a specific person in an obvious attempt to humiliate, belittle and silence him and his concerns over the governance of our Town.

Regardless of what you think of the targeted citizen, this is disgusting behavior by Dewey. Petty, vindictive and unprofessional. Worse, did he actually use Town resources (you know, the ones we PAY for) to make this page? Or is this how he spends his time now that he voted to double his salary?

The number of complaints submitted by a citizen is irrelevant.

Having seen some of the “complaints” posted on Facebook, it is clear the comments are more about encouraging the Town Council and Mayor to follow the rules and laws of the State of Montana and the Town itself. Something that the Town Council and Mayor seem incapable of.

Lastly, what kind of person sneaks through the Town payment of his lawyer bill bypassing the procedures in place to prevent improper

activities? Oh sure. He was cleared, but we all know that if you did that at your job you would be FIRED. Ask yourself why YOU are paying his law firm $12,000 for a lawsuit he filed to protect himself, not to protect the Town.

Character matters. The fact is that this Mayor lacks it. He also lacks integrity, transparency and common decency.

Let’s get this Town back on track fiscally and legally.

Elect Steve Gibson Mayor and Bob Michalson and Stacie Barker to the Town Council so that we can have a future that includes managing our money responsibly, conducting Town business in a transparent and lawful manner and true leaders who respect and care for this Town and all of its citizens.

Angela Lyons Stevensville

Death by doctor

Do Not Comply is what I screamed from the rooftop a year and a half ago. “This is crazy” I said. “This has to be a curse.,” I said. Why else would normally intelligent rational human beings think that entering a restaurant with your face diaper on, seating yourself, mumbling your order to the waitress, and then removing the diaper to eat, magically protected you from the creature under the bed? Oh yes, and then putting face diaper back on before leaving. FEAR! It is the only explanation. Fear is straight out of the pit of hell and is indeed a curse.

But if you would have told me that we would be burying our friends and loved ones because of complying, I never would have believed it would go that far. Surely people would come to their senses. They would see this was a trap. I believe with all my heart that there is a special hell for the main stream media and their handlers and the medical professionals who have sold their souls to the devil, our local Health Boards and anyone else that is propagating this LIE, because of the fear they spread and are continuing to spread around the globe, when there are life saving remedies that they refuse to even acknowledge or research for themselves. It has become obvious to us that our Local Health Board, here in Ravalli County, has put our health and well being below their loyalty to the CDC, FDA and BIG PHARMA! DO NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL is what I am screaming from the rooftop now! They will kill you! When I say “sold” their souls to the devil; in this case there was actual $$$ involved. The schools prostitute your children with face diapers, separate them and make them think they are little germ pods because of the strings attached to their Fauci Flu grants, and now the hospitals are holding your loved ones captive and killing them for the same reason. And if you haven’t been jabbed they treat you like dog dung before they kill you.

What ever happened to “my bodymy choice” that the liberals used to shove down our throats every chance they got? Why aren’t they yelling that now? Why? Do you ever turn your TV or Fakebook off long enough to think for yourself? Sickness used to be a normal part of living. The news has made you hyper-sensitive to even someone sneezing for heavens sake. But that was the plan all along.

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Scare you to death - then give you a security blanket. Do you see? Same people spreading Fear - Same people spreading the security blanket.

Same people separating us, causing division. Families that will never speak to each other again. The elderly that will live and die alone! (Did you ever stop to think why it was ok for the nursing home staff, who are strangers to your loved ones, to come and go everyday but you (Family) were not “allowed” in?) Why? So now there is a sickness going around that they created through the jab and if you don’t pay attention and hit it hard when you first start feeling ill, you might end up in the hospital. But, it’s not like it used to be. Your loved ones cannot come with you or ever see you again until you are intubated and too far gone. They shove the start stick up your nose until they get a “positive” so they can then follow the Fauci Flu protocol, which by the way does NOT include anything that is for your benefit. Just days ago we lost yet another dear friend to just such a horror story.

There is no excuse whatsoever for the treatment family members get nor for the treatment you get if you have decided for yourself what goes into your body. Do you feel the power?

The oppression?

2 Timothy 1:7 tells us “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” So fear is from the devilstraight our of the pit of hell!

There are natural remedies that will keep us healthy. There are good Dr’s and nurses out there that still care. Find them. Do your own research. Talk to people you trust and stay healthy. The last part of that verse tells us that God has given us a sound mind. God has given us everything we need to live. He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross and rise again so we can have eternal life. Repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Jesus is the answer. A sound mind, not fear! I wouldn’t want to go through what’s coming without Him! In Memory of Dennis! We will miss you! But we will see you again brother!

Terri Lackey Stevensville

Land grab?

As most Stevensville readers are aware, a plot of land on the north side of Stevensville at the intersection of Main Street and Eastside Highway (southeast corner) is publicly known as the “Veterans Park.” Although the undersigned are not sure of the exact circumstances, this plot of land was donated to the city by a local family as a memorial for the death of their son during World War II. Over the years since, a number of different veteran memorials/ monuments have been placed there.

Recently, memorial boards were erected to honor those local citizens who were serving during the “War on Terrorism” following 9/11. Then approximately two years ago, a major modification was made to provide a monument that honors See MORE LETTERS, page 10

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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 red front door. 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.

Divorce Care

DivorceCare is a support group for those who have gone through or are going through separation or divorce. If you are looking for healing and support to help navigate through this difficult season, please join us at Hamilton Assembly of God on Wednesdays at 6:30pm, room 24. The program runs from Sept.

15-Dec.15. You can join at any time through this 13-week video based series. This is a free program with a one time $20 fee for the participant workbook. Scholarships are available if needed.

Calendar Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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.

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 more information call 406-381-1250.

Rotary Club

Rotary meets the first, third, and fourth Mondays at Noon at BJ’s restaurant at 900 N. 1st in Hamilton (across from Walgreens). The 2nd Monday of the month is the Breakfast meeting (coffee provided) starting at 7:30 AM at the Elks Lodge located in Hamilton at 203 State St. Guests and prospective members are welcome to attend.

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).

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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.

Live Music and Dancing

Western 2-step, country, swing, and line dancing to great live, local bands. Saturdays at the Eagles Lodge (open to the public); 125 N Second Street, Hamilton, 7 pm – 11 pm; $7 cover charge.

Eagles organization is a 501c3; and supports many local organizations including the fire department and boxing club.

Stevensville Playhouse comedy production

Stevensville Playhouse will present “The Outsider” on Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16 and 22 and 23, at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, October 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He is terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for...the worst candidate to ever run for office. “The Outsider” is a timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

For reservations call 406777-2722, or go online to www. stevensvilleplayhouse.org.

North Valley Library trustees meeting

The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular board meeting on Wednesday, October 20 at 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the library. Meeting agendas are posted the Friday before the meeting. More information can be found on their website at northvalleylibrary.org/board--information.

Climbing Management Plan meeting

The Bitterroot National Forest will host a fourth public meeting on Wednesday, October 20th from 6:00-8:30 p.m. to share information regarding the development of a forest Climbing Management Plan (CMP). The virtual meeting will be held on Zoom.

See below for instructions and a link to join the meeting. Similar public meetings (virtual) were held in June, July, and August.

In addition to the opportunity to learn about and participate in the process of developing a climbing plan, next week’s meeting will cover the following agenda topics: • Summarize what we heard at the last meeting regarding raptors and the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) and its use for recreation planning • Small group discussion on effectiveness of ROS being a zoning tool for different types of climbing activities on the forest • Summarize small group discussions and wrap up Earlier this year the forest published an interactive Story Map to provide an information hub for those interested in climbing management. The project included input from community members and represents the beginning of the process for a CMP. Once completed, the plan will describe the desired condition for responsible climbing activities across the forest, considering the need for maintaining recreation access while also providing for appropriate cultural and natural resource protections.

To join next week’s Zoom meeting click on the link below and enter the following meeting ID (994 5506 7268) and passcode (195899) --https://umontana. zoom.us/j/99455067268?pwd=Y zAzamJPZEtET0ZjRmYySC9BYzJ1Zz09.

To view the Climbing Story Map, visit https://arcg.is/riqW5.

For more information,

Worship at 11:00 a.m.

In this Church there shall be no outcasts. contact the Stevensville Ranger District at (406) 777-5461.

Back Country Horsemen

Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 21st at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. Program speaker will be Brittani Rosas from the organization Humans and Carnivores.

She will describe their proactive approach to conserving carnivores and sustaining people’s livelihoods by preventing conflict on ranches, farms, communities and in the backcountry. Members and guests can socialize from 6:307:00 p.m. The meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Provide your own dinner if you choose to, as there is no potluck. For more information, please call Gene at 208-310-6326 or check out the website at www. bchmt.org/bitterroot. Find us on Facebook at: Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BR BCH).

Prescription Drug, Vape Take Back Day

Ravalli County Public Health and The Sheriff’s office are teaming up for DEA Prescription Drug Take back day! The event will be held on October 23rd from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 205 Bedford St # G, Hamilton, MT 59840 (Outside of the Sheriff’s office). We will be collecting old and expired medications as well as vapes and electronic cigarettes to be shipped off and disposed of by the state in a safe and secure way.

For the disposal of medications, we will not accept any syringes, needles, or marijuana products, and for the disposal of Vape and E-Cig products, please make sure to remove any Lithium batteries before disposal. We hope to see you there!

Eagles music and dancing

The band, Cahoots, will be playing western style music Saturday, October 23, for dancing and your listening pleasure. At the Eagles Lodge (open to the public); 125 N Second Street, Hamilton. 7 pm – 11 pm; $7 cover charge.

Food and beverages available. Come join the fun!

Eagles organization is a 501c3; and supports many local organizations.

Republican Women

Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 11:30 am at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Our guest speaker will be Sheriff Steve Holton. Ravalli County Republican Women meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Bitterroot Quilters’ Guild

The Bitterroot Quilters’ Guild will meet on Wednesday, October 27 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.

Sue Paceley will present a program on Sashiko, a type of traditional Japanese stitching, done either by hand or using a special Sashiko machine. 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.

Trunk or Treat

A Trunk or Treat will be held Sunday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stevensville United Methodist Church parking lot.

Seed Saving program

November is a time to celebrate autumn and the harvest.

The North Valley Public Library in Stevensville is hosting an important informational event.

Seed Saving with Kait from Kait’s

Garden, Tuesday, Nov 2, 7 pm, in person or on-line. Kait Ahlin runs a gardening and homesteading website, kaitsgarden.com. She started saving seeds as a teenager and now teaches how to save seeds for the preservation of rare and unique heirloom varieties. Join Kait as she discusses plant life cycles, illustrates what seed savers need to know about heirloom, open-pollinated, and hybrid plants, and demonstrates how to save seeds from biennials and store them so they will last for years.

Register by going to our website calendar at northvalleylibrary.org or by calling us at (406) 777-5061.

BCAG program

The Bitterroot Climate Action Group (BCAG) is excited to sponsor a presentation by Curtis Shuck, chairman of the Well Done Foundation, on the mission of capping abandoned oil and gas wells. The virtual talk will be at 7 pm on November 4, 2021, over Zoom. The talk is free and open to the public, but registration is required, using the following link: https://bitterrootcag.org/ event-registration/. The Well Done Foundation is fighting climate change by plugging “orphaned” and abandoned oil and gas wells, which are a significant source of methane emissions. The US has about 2.15 million unplugged and abandoned wells (EPA data).

The Well Done Foundation works with local citizens, governments, corporations, and other groups to locate abandoned wells, quantify their emissions, permanently cap those wells, and rehabilitate the surrounding land. To date, the Foundation has capped ten wells in Northern Montana and created a scalable model to continue this process.

Curtis Shuck is a life-long oil and gas worker who saw a need for the Foundation’s work. He has had leadership roles in both public and private sector industry work, and is familiar with the extent of the abandoned well problem.

BCAG is a group of local people concerned about the current and future effects of climate change. The group’s mission is to address the causes of climate change and mitigate its effects, while benefitting Bitterroot Valley residents.

River health program

How’s the river doing? The Bitterroot River Health Check program is hosting a zoom meting on November 9 at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Science Director for the Clark Fork Coalition, John DeArment, who will present the findings of the 2021 Bitterroot River Mainstem nutrient analysis results. This is the third year of Montana DEQ’s 20 year monitoring plan for the Bitterroot River in which the Bitterroot River Health Check program has performed the sampling. A link to the zoom meeting can be found on the web site www.bitterrootriver.org or on the Bitterroot River Protection Association Facebook page.

Hamilton HS Bands Annual Citrus Fruit Fundraiser

The Hamilton High School Bands are currently taking orders throughout the month of October for their annual Citrus Fruit Fundraiser. The bands sell navel oranges and ruby-red grapefruit in 20lb and 40lb boxes, and mandarin oranges in 5lb boxes.

The proceeds from the sale go to help fund music, instruments, tuxedo cleaning and repair, and festival entry fees. The citrus fruit will be delivered the first week of December, just in time for Holiday entertaining. If you would like more information, or to place and order, call the HHS Bandroom at 375-6060 ext. 5216.

Florence-Carlton Adult Education instructors wanted

Do you have a passion for a subject/craft or want to share your knowledge about a topic with a small group of adults? FCS is currently accepting applications for a wide variety of instructors to teach adult education to our community members. The length of a class could be between 8-12 weeks depending on the content you would like to present. Possible classes could be in fitness (co-ed games, dance, yoga) computer literacy, photography, art, nature, fashion, sewing, CPR & First Aid, fly-tying, personal finance, the sky is the limit of what you want to teach! Pay is $25 per hour. For more information on this program including classes, click on adult education at florencecarlton.org. or contact Alli Bristow at bristowa@florence.k12.mt.us.

Obituaries Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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Alice Nadine Stetson Langley Stevensville - Alice N. Langley, 73, of Stevensville, Montana, passed away at home on October 6, 2021 as a result of dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

Survivors include her husband Richard of Stevensville, son Ted(Leanna) of Sweet Home, Oregon, and son Ron(Danielle) of Great Falls, brother Howard (Charlene) of Spokane, WA , eleven grandchildren, four great-grand-children, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was born on October 24, 1947 in Missoula, Montana to Alfred and Helen Stetson.

She married Richard Langley on July 22, 1966 in Missoula. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Victor Montana During her employment career, Alice was a

bookkeeper for Norwest Medical and Big Sky Health Care in Great Falls. She specialized in medical coding for several employers. She also worked for John M. Hickes, M.D., and A & J Glass, also in Great Falls.

Alice was a devoted mother and a great wife. She was a gift from God to her family.

She enjoyed cooking, rubber stamping in earlier years, and their alternate home in Lincoln, Montana which they owned up until May of 2020.

Cremation has taken place. Her memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, October 30th, at Bitterroot Valley Church of the Nazarene, Victor, Montana. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesaittfuneralhome.com

Hamilton - David C. Lindquist “Diamond Dave”, born in Hamilton, October 2, 1950. He passed away peacefully, in his home, on October 12, 2021.

Dave was a kind gentle soul, who would help anyone in need without giving it second thought. He was a hard worker and didn’t just say you can do anything if you put your mind to it, but he believed it. He would be there every step of the way with many words of wisdom and encouragement. Dave was an easy person to get along with, making friends in every new place he visited. Friends that remembered him even years down the road, choosing to only be positive even during the toughest of times, Dave could lighten the room, bring comfort and peace at mind; selflessly. There was nothing that he loved more than spending time, making, and sharing memories with his friends and family especially his grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and simply found beauty in everything of existence. Dave loved candy, especially Neccos. He always had a candy cupboard that he kept secret from the grandkids (but they knew).

Dave worked for 23 years for the Darby Lumber Mill, before it closed down. He then operated his own outfitting business, where he was in his element, doing what he loved. Following his outfitting business, he also spent some time doing

He is survived by his wife, Cam; daughter, Sky (Travis); son, Chris; stepson, Scott (Michelle) Toavs; sisters, Carolyn (Duane)and Jayne (Don); brother, Scott (Laura); daughter-in-law, Rachel (Chad’s wife); as well as his grandchildren, CyAnna, Wylie, Lucille (Chad’s kids); Kloie and Kara (Sky’s kids), Brhiannon, Tyler, and Dillon (Chris’s kids), Bryson and Deacon Toavs (Scott’s kids) A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 22, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church.

Please join the family for a potluck luncheon after services in the fellowship room of the church.

Condolences may be left for the family at www. dalyleachchapel.com.

David C. Lindquist

Severson service independent logging jobs with his sons, Chad and Chris, before starting employment with Carson Helicopters.

Dave is preceded in death by his mother, Jenny; father, Leonard; sister, Janet; and son, Chad.

Stevensville - Anthony “Tony” Severson, 60, of Stevensville passed away Saturday, October 16 at St. James Health Care in Butte.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 20 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Parish in Stevensville. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.

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More Letters those local citizens who have given their lives while on active duty in the military.

During the approximately 20 years involved above, the Town provided financial assistance and maintenance assistance in building and maintaining these veteran projects. However, we also note that non-veteran encroachment has also been slowly occurring. Major perimeter changes were made to include the removal of a hedge, removal of large cottonwood trees (which had definitely become a safety hazard) and the establishment of parking spaces on the east side of the property. We also point to the creation of an information kiosk near Main street.

Most recently, we note that the Town Police Office has been moved into the rear of the building which already holds the Montana Vehicle Division Drivers License office and a real estate office.

We are now concerned with the parking availability for those wanting to visit the Veterans Monument; particularly when we see that two of these slots seem to be permanently taken up with extra and/or dead (?) patrol cars. We wonder if the Town plans on eventually taking over this entire area?

John E. Meacham, Jerry Esmay, Warren Price, Lynn Moshier, Adam Merlino, Charles Coutts, Chuck Burgmeier, Roger Linhart, Garrick Doll, Dennis Lenahan, Duane Bell, Brian K. Potton, Harry Potton

Where’s the truth?

I wrote a brief Letter to the Editor this past week but felt I needed to follow up after seeing a smear campaign against Steve Gibson who is running for Mayor. In the 10-132021 Ravalli Republic interviews with Mayor Dewey and Town Council Member Paul Ludington, both voiced deep concern for Stevensville, but their past actions don’t align. Dewey touts making the town a desirable place to live, increase transparency of issues. He wants to improve service and infrastructure that can be counted on, saying “our role is to listen and implement the vision of our citizens for the community.”

Ludington wants to keep it a viable place and again mentions infrastructure and that citizens demand to be heard.

This is called easy election year lip service to stay in office. Many citizens were unable to participate in zoomed Planning & Zoning meetings regarding a proposed unusually large development. Even our county commissioner Greg Chilcott was concerned about lack of public participation in all the meetings that went past midnight. More creative ways could have allowed more participation such as different venues including the outdoors in spite of covid. Dewey and Ludington quickly pushed along preliminary approval of Burnt Fork Estates (BFE), a massive buildout of the town that will surpass the town’s infrastructure capabilities such as water and have deleterious impact to local roads.

Both officials are on video 1-7-2021 purposing SIDs to all 60 homeowners in Creekside Meadows to help pay for improvements to Logan Lane. They want all users to pay for what should be a developer’s responsibility on such a huge project.

Those of you who live in Twin Creeks and the newly proposed small development along the East Side Highway bordering Creekside Meadows, should carefully decide your vote regarding these two candidates as to whether they can be trusted to protect town residents.

Your vote is important. Don’t accept punitive costs to help a big developer who hopes to reap large profits in our beautiful, small, historic town.

Marilyn Wolff Stevensville

It’s about ethics

I voted for Brandan Dewey for mayor when he first ran for the position. Since then, I have observed his performance in as much detail as he has allowed the public. To say I have been disappointed is an

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 understatement. My primary focus has been observing all office holders ethics and performance. Any office holder can and will make mistakes, and they will be highlighted especially in today’s culture. We all have our ethical standards and we judge through these eyes. I can only judge through mine.

However Mayor Dewey’s attitude toward the public, his bullying tactics, his appointees, and his bunker mentality has greatly concerned me, Over the years serving in City, County, State and Federal contract positions, I have developed a code of ethics that I take pride in and strive to maintain. I expect the same from my elected officials and their appointees.

For all the above reasons, I will be voting for Steve Gibson for Mayor of Stevensville. I think we need a man of his ethics, calm demeanor, experience, and intelligence to slow this ship down some and check our course. Let’s give Steve and Stevi a chance. Stevensville can use the break.

Jim Sayre Stevensville

How did we get to this?

I find myself wondering how we got here and have been unable to find an answer. I now find myself living in an era where bullies win. Being outrageous, loud, rude, and cruel now means that you win. This behavior can result in your being admired by people and give you a venue to spread lies and hatred.

As someone in their sixth decade of life, I remember when this behavior would not have been tolerated. Somehow we now not only tolerate this behavior but we praise and reward it.

I read these letters every week and cannot believe the hate and vitriol that appear on the page. Some are touting the Bible and Jesus (whom I think said judge not lest ye be judged, and love one another) to lend credence to their message of discrimination and hate. The fact that someone can behave so badly that the city has to settle a lawsuit to compensate the victims and people continue to support him is mindblowing.

What happened to the expectation that you share your view civilly and rationally? What happened to listening to what the other person has to say and responding calmly and rationally? It is possible to express your disagreement without yelling, cursing, and demeaning the other person. It is possible to accept defeat civilly and humbly.

I love living in this community.

There are a lot of loving and kind people who live here. I am sad that some people have chosen to be hateful in their expression of opinion and I am shocked that I live somewhere where bullies win. I hope this will stop, and we can get back to expecting that people express their opinions with grace and decorum and not tolerating anything less.

I would also appreciate it if this newspaper would hold to the 600 word limit for letters to the editor.

I suggest if a letter is over the word limit, it be rejected and not printed. I don’t think it is the job or responsibility of the newspaper to edit letters that are over the published word limit.

Laura M. Krum Stevensville

Elect Steve Gibson Mayor

I have lived in the Bitterroot Valley for 31 years and have always been proud of our town and community.

What I have seen in the past four years with Mayor Dewey is very troubling and continues to put Stevensville in the news in a very negative way. A mayoral race is non-partisan so it can be hard for a voter to truly know the intent of the candidate. Dewey is a typical Democrat who wants to have control and power while spending your money and increasing taxes and fees.

The problem is that he has never held a real job, only ones created for him in the Fire Department and city. He hasn’t owned a home and I doubt that

he pays rent on the house he resides in. Yet he was the tie vote to increase his pay by 100%, from $1,000 to $2,000/month while the rest of us continue to manage on our income.

Who gets a 100% pay raise? He was hired to do a part-time job, yet he spends all his time in an office owned by the city that he changed the locks on, and the public is not allowed to enter without an appointment. What is he afraid of? He has managed to close many meetings, saying that the public could still comment. Yet those comments are not read or entered into any record. I have watched a few of his meetings and have found that they don’t seem to know what to do. They look at each other and ask questions. I don’t see any leadership which requires experience in managing a city, something that Dewey does not have. He continues to do illegal things with the city funds which are only discovered after he has spent your money and a court has investigated it. He also does not offer sufficient detail on what city money is spent for. In the recent audit, the city is found to be non-compliant in every area as well as many months late in others. Even the bank account is not reconciled.

How do they even know how much money is in the account? The audit shows a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Town of Stevensville’s financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. This shows how money can be moved around without approval.

I have read a text message from Dewey to a taxpayer that is both harassment and bullying. Many others have accused him of the same thing. And no city should have such a high turnover of city employees and elected officials.

We are blessed to have Steve Gibson willing to step in as Mayor and begin healing our beloved city.

He has a proven record of leadership, honesty, integrity and fiscal responsibility. He is highly qualified to do the work and understands how a council should function. Steve is a conservative who has earned the respect from both Republicans and Democrats in his lifetime of prior community, state and national involvement. That requires a person who is willing to listen to all sides.

He has worked in many settings, managed hundreds of people, understands budgets, and is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

Instead of raising taxes, he proposes using all outside resources available.

He is asking the council to reduce his salary. He has knocked on over 800 doors to hear directly from the voter.

Let’s elect Gibson for Mayor and return our city to one of honor and integrity.

Pat Earnest Stevensville

For the love of Stevensville

In 2018, as a new employee for the Town of Stevensville, I immediately found myself unknowingly in the middle of a very nasty political struggle to gain control and power at the local level. Those citizens seeking to oust the newly elected Mayor and current administration aggressively used an arsenal of bullying tactics, threats, lies, and intimidation to fulfill their cause. Having a long career working for cities, I was not new to local politics and I tried to understand all sides and find common ground. All parties claimed that their actions were in the name of good and for the betterment of Stevensville. Ironically, that was the common ground. It all boiled down to wanting what they felt was the best for this community they all loved.

However, egos, differing opinions, and the long standing “Hatfields and McCoys” syndrome stood in the way from achieving their common goals.

During a conversation with an elected Council member, after a rather tense and hostile meeting, I asked him why he and other members of the Council hated their newly elected Mayor, and me, a newly appointed staff person. This question took the Council member by surprise, but his answer was very honest. He told me not to take the attacks personally, that the hostility and abuse had been going on for years; that this wasn’t something

new to the current administration.

The attacks and hate went back 5 or 6 administrations, at least 10 years, he said. And, while I believed what he said to be true, I was stunned that when questioned further he had no explanation as to why this was and had been happening for so long. I asked him if the hate and bullying had ever helped the community, to which he sadly lowered his head and said, no.

In light of this sincere conversation, I hoped he would use his position on the Town Council as a leader to demonstrate how we could end the destructive cycle and move forward with a more accepting and cooperative focus. However, the attacks did not stop. He and his friends and family, along with the other Council members ramped up their bullying battle cry.

Over the next few years, I watched in disbelief as living rooms across town served as base camps, where wicked strategies were developed, and their targets were dehumanized.

Twisted truths and outright lies were slung carelessly like children with their first set of bows and arrows.

Keyboards clattered behind the scenes as conspiracies were created using theories rather than facts, and then deployed online as tactical weapons. Malicious and abhorrent words were thrown across rooms, yards, and our town like hand grenades. Clamor and control had been reduced to Facebook posts and counter posts, casting stones with each keystroke, shedding no light, only darkness, distrust and confusion. Council chambers were filled with impulsive citizens pumped with falsehoods deliberately meant to deceive. Unsuspecting citizens and staff were caught in the crossfire, all the while the unblushing bullies beat on their chests and attempted to justify their words and actions by claiming it’s their duty to assert themselves as the law. Irrationally professing their maturity and age as far superior to that of the newly elected “kid.” That Mayor Dewey deserved the attacks based on their self-initiated warfare; justifying their hate-filled speech, name calling, fabricated conspiracy theories and belittling public remarks as character building, trying to help, toughening up our youth for the real world and standing up for what is right, with no regard to the effects of their words and actions, other than to conquer and destroy.

But honestly, words can and do hurt when used recklessly and with malice. They cause pain and distress; coming between families, destroying relationships, reputations, communities, businesses and lives.

They have real consequences, none of which are good or result in a healthy, prosperous community.

I have tried to understand and reason with why this small handful of citizen bullies have engaged in years, even decade long battles so that “their guy” occupies Town Hall.

To understand why they do what they do, say what they say, and what they get out of it. In the end, I come up with nothing. There is no simple answer. I do not understand what makes a bully tick. I do not understand why they continue to carry the battle flag intent on destroying their neighbors. Do they engage in this behavior to make themselves feel good? Do they need to feel in power and control? Are they trying to promote themselves and their position in the community? I simply don’t understand.

However, what I do understand is this, it needs to stop, and it needs to stop now. I implore those of you in this beautiful community of Stevensville who have been part of the hate, the damaging activities, and bullying, regardless of what side you are on, to please stop! Our community as a whole is paying the price. From the comfort of your home, behind your screen, before you post more hurtful, destructive comments, please stop and think about the consequences of your actions and your words. Your comments could just be the very thing that breaks the camel’s back and destroys another’s life. Please, stop the bullying, for everyone’s sake and for the sake of our neighbors and our beloved Stevensville community.

Audree Tribbensee Stevensville

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Chuck Stranahan’s

Flyfishing Journal

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A time for phone pictures When my friend Rob came into the shop a few days ago he was ecstatic. He had just caught a huge brown trout. He described the fight, the endgame where he couldn’t get his net around the fish.

“You almost think it was a a cutthroat,” Rob said, describing the golden yellow fade to bright orange along the fish’s belly.

“Here – I’ll show you a picture.”

He pulled out his phone.

I was impressed. His net, at btwenty-four inches, looked small beside this trout. The colors were as he described.

“Can you email that to me?” I asked. I wanted to see if that brief moment of a phone picture held and would resolve on a bigger screen. I also wanted to see the details, the teeth that hurt Rob’s hand when he flipped the fly out, and the beautiful colors.

When I saw the email version of the photo I was more impressed.

For one thing, Rob quickly flipped the barbless #8 caddis nymph out of the big brown’s mouth with his hemostat but the fish’s teeth were big enough, and the fly was deep enough

in the fish’s jaw that is hand got punctured before he stepped back just far enough for a quick shot before reviving and releasing the trout.

There was a measure of pure, dumb luck in how well the photo turned out.

Rob took the photo to Royal Taxidermy, where Royal estimated the trout’s dimensions at somewhere around seven pounds and twenty-seven inches. Royal ordered a form and will do one of his superb replica mounts of the trout from the photo.

I’ve seen a good number of big fish phone photos recently. Chilly water and dwindling hatches slow everything down, but in a way that makes it easier to target the bigger

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Stranahan

fish. Just concentrate your fishing on where they are, and how they’re taking their food. Big browns are getting territorial as their fall spawning time near and will nail easy prey that drifts into their territory.

My friend Gerald has sent me several big fish photos recently – all of the river’s mainstay species are

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represented: there are a couple of browns that top twenty inches, a rainbow of about the same length, and a slightly smaller cutthroat.

There are also some photographs of bugs he’s captured along the river and flies he’s tied to match them.

Nearly all the fish in these photos have one thing in common: they were taken underneath on slow-moving flies.

(The only exception was Gerald’s biggest brown, taken after dusk on a big surface fly – a deer hair mouse pattern.)

Other than Gerald’s mouse-eater, all of those trout were taken near the bottom on slow-moving flies.

For Rob, it was the caddis nymph. “I was just bumping it along the bottom,” he tole me.

‘Every now and then I’d give it just a slight twitch.”

Gerald’s fish were taken on nymphs, fished pretty much as Rob fished his, or on streamers. Gerald likes to fish a tandem streamer combination, with a smaller fly fished as a trailer behind the bigger streamer.

Sometimes the hit will come on the streamer, sometimes on the trailing fly, which might be a nymph or a soft hackle that resembles something the trout might be eating.

More important than the flies they use, Gerald and Rob share another characteristic.

And I know… both will give me a hard time about revealing all their secrets. But I’ll tell them not to worry. The people who actually fish as they do have always been small in number. They may hear about it or read about t, but there’s a difference, as with many things, between that and actually doing it.

Both of them hoof it.

They will hike and wade quite a distance from a public access spot, maybe fish their way down to a favorite run, or simply maker some boot tracks to get there before they start fishing.

That’s where a good share of their success comes from. They take the time, they put in the effort, they’re observant, persistent, and they fish water that most wading anglers don’t see.

That’s always how it’s been with anglers who persistently catch big fish. And some of them have phone pictures of their accomplishments.

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• She has past acute inpatient psychiatric experience as a caregiver, RN, and NP. • She has provided psychiatric care in the Bitterroot valley for the past 5 years in crisis, outpatient, group home, and corrections settings, and with a special interest in addiction medicine.

• She is originally from the heart of Appalachia: the beautiful Shenandoah valley of Virginia.

• Prior to studying nursing, Sarah was a classical musician, a dance and movement enthusiast, and a practicing massage therapist. She has a BM in flute performance.

• When Sarah is not at work, you may find her on top of a bike or a pair of skis, tending to her house plants, on a yoga mat, or in her garden, kitchen, or chicken coop.

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Stevi FAS project: restoration and protection continued from page one

above high water down to the always use a few more lowest water levels. volunteers,” said Price.

The revegetation project She said this project stretches between the river was especially exciting and the roadway from the because the place is so boat launch area down to loved by the community. the Town’s park land. It She said it was great to is being divided into two be working on a public separate areas above the fishing access site and highwater mark and below BRWF is looking forward the road. Each plot will be to working on more of surrounded by a post and them with FWP in the rail fence in the next week future. or so. A large walkway “We were very excited is being left between the to partner with the Bitter two areas for pedestrian Root Water Forum access from the road and in this project,” said campground area to the Zarling. He said if snow river front. A large rock or anything else delays will be placed to prevent any part of the project it vehicle access down the will get done next spring. corridor.

“In the best case Zarling said that the scenario,” he said, “the extremely rocky and sandy whole project [including soil in the area led them to parking, campsites and bring in some machinery latrine] could done next to help excavate some spring. The worst-case holes for planting new scenario is that it will be trees. A mixture of done next fall, possibly 80% topsoil and 20% in August, September compost was used to fill and October.”

Bitter Root Water Forum volunteers Eddie Olwell (r) and Tim Hunter (l) help plant saplings along the river the excavated holes and side at the new Fort Owen Fishing Access Site located on the northseveral different sizes of trees from seedlings to bank including different sizes of “We added those growing in 3-foot pots were Ponderosa pine, Black Cottonwood, a lot of green planted.

Western Larch, Service Berry, Red to the area,” “Each of these plants will get a Osier Dogwood, Quaking Aspen, said Price. pretty good head start,” said Zarling.

Chokecherry, Golden Currant, and She said that “They’re getting a kind of microWhite Spirea. They are all native they saved climate of good fertile soil and they plants provided by two companies, about 50 of will be getting some water.” He said Great Bear Native Plants in Hamilton the plants for two small tanks would be installed and DNRC in Missoula. planting after to provide drip irrigation to all the Following preparation of the the post and seedlings. ground by a Montana FWP crew last rail fencing is Besides getting the good fertile week, a crew of volunteers organized installed this soil and the water, Zarling said, the by the Bitter Root Water Forum coming week. planting will also benefit from some (BRWF) came in on Thursday and Price said initial over-stocking of the area.

Friday with the trees and shrubs that anyone “We intentionally overstocked and completed most of the planting wanting to get it,” said Zarling, “knowing that we associated with the project. in on the last are going to have some loss to deer, BRWF Project Manager Andrea planting can Following the preparation of the site by FWP employees, over 200 rabbits, squirrels, or whatever.”

Price said there was a little snow on call the BRWF shrubs, seedlings and saplings were planted along the riverside at the The plan calls for a total of Thursday, but it didn’t scare off the at 375-2272.

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Quite a year for... this one plant

Cheyenne and Stephen Musial of Hamilton didn’t plant any squash (or pumpkin) seeds this year. But the volunteer plant shown above sprouted and took over their small garden space. The leaves became huge (above right) and then it produced ALL the squashes (and pumpkins) shown at right. That’s right, they say all of these, many different kinds too, came from just one plant! Their dad, who brought the photos to the Star office, said he tried some of them and they were delicious! You can learn about Seed Saving with Kait from Kait’s Garden, on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7 pm at the North Valley Library. Attend in person or virtually. Kait Ahlin runs a gardening and homesteading website, kaitsgarden.com. She started saving seeds as a teenager and now teaches how to save seeds for the preservation of rare and unique heirloom varieties.

Glacier Country Tourism seeks board members Glacier Country Tourism, the official tourism marketing and management organization for Western Montana, is seeking applicants for positions on its volunteer board. Applicants must live in Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli or Sanders

counties, and work in a tourism-related business or organization.

“This is an interesting and dynamic time to be in the tourism industry,” says Racene Friede, Glacier Country President and CEO. “Tourism is one of the top two largest economic sectors in Montana, and hundreds

of businesses in the region depend on tourism and visitors for their livelihood.

Yet we need to maintain a balance, and Glacier Country is focused on ensuring economic sustainability for the region while preserving the quality of life for residents and quality of place for visitors.”

Those interested can find more information and online application at https:// partners.glaciermt.com/ board-of-directors.

Glacier Country is recognized by the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) and the state of Montana as the official marketing and management

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Geographically, Glacier Country includes Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli and Sanders counties.

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Local climate action group participates in $450k NOOA grant for climate change education, planning

Concurrent with the University of residents of all ages and walks of life. The Montana’s announcement of acceptance outcome of the forums will contribute to a of a $450,000 project grant award from climate action planning for Ravalli County. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Reynolds added, “We are very excited to Administration (NOAA), Bitterroot Climate be included in this project to build climate Action Group (BCAG) announced that it is resilience in our community. This grant a community partner with the University furthers BCAG’s goals in every way, and we on the project. The main goal of the project hope the process of implementing this project is to bring education and local input to will build an understanding among our building resilience and mitigation for the citizens of all ages and political persuasions environmental changes brought by climate of what is at stake and concrete steps to change. meet the challenges of climate change in our The grant award entitled “ResilienceMT: region. Average temperatures across Montana Montana Rural and Tribal Community have already risen 2.0-3.0°F between 1950 Climate Resilience Exhibit and Forums” and 2015. This change alone has tremendous provides funding over three years to engage implications for our watersheds, risk of high school students, their teachers, families wildfire, and our economic base.”

Team members of the new UM-led climate initiative ResilienceMT and other community members through Bitterroot Climate Action Group is a local include Beth Covitt, head of science education research and evaluation nonprofit formed in 2019 to educate the a mobile, interactive educational exhibit, with spectrUM Discovery Area; Robin Saha (center), associate professor public on climate science, advocate for policy created by spectrUM Discovery Area, the and director of UM’s Environmental Studies Program; and Peter Reyn- changes and mitigate the local effects of University’ hands-on science center located in the Missoula Public Library. ResilienceMT olds, a community partner and board chair of the Bitterroot Climate climate change. The group’s 130 members are Action Group. also will conduct community forums to all residents of Ravalli County. The group’s exploring community climate impacts and support Montana’s climate resilience website is https://bitterrootcag.org. In 2021 responses using digital story maps, to building planning, networking and resource-sharing in the BCAG projects included raising funds to provide model fire-ready houses, to experimenting with Bitterroot Valley and on the Blackfeet and Fort portable air purifiers to senior residents at Burnt DIY air filters to improve indoor air quality during Belknap reservations.

Fork Manor in Stevensville and presenting a series smoke season,” said spectrUM’s Beth Covitt.

The climate science exhibits will include of on-line webinars on climate science.

BCAG Chair Peter Reynolds said that BCAG interactive computer models offering learning For further information contact: Peter Reynolds, volunteers and the University of Montana experiences with climate data, and mitigation Chair, Bitterroot Climate Action Group, 406 381personnel will collaboratively plan community technology exhibits. “We’re excited to collaborate 4829 peterreyn@gmail.com. forums to encourage dialog about climate among with teachers to develop activities ranging from

Overstreet: 28 years of legal experience continued from page one

a local attorney based in the Bitterroot/ Missoula areas. During the search, Owens agreed to extend his contract to November 1st, but would not be able to work for the Town past that date as he prepares to start a new position as general counsel for a Helenabased company.

In September, the Town received a legal services proposal from Greg Overstreet of Overstreet Law Group now based in Stevensville, a firm providing general counsel and mediation services.

Overstreet comes with 28 years of experience practicing law, much of that which involved governmental entities. Overstreet notably served as Special Assistant Attorney General for Government Accountability for the State of Washington. Now semi-retired, Overstreet says he wants to contribute by serving as the City Attorney because of the interesting legal issues that confront the town. “Municipal law work is mentally stimulating and very

interesting,” Overstreet said. “I enjoy it.”

Overstreet was initially interviewed

by Mayor Dewey, Council President Paul Ludington, and Chief of Police Mac Sosa.

Dewey said he appreciated the work of Scott Owens over the past two years.

“Scott was a fair and balanced attorney who served Stevensville well during some of the most turbulent times our organization has experienced in recent memory,” Mayor Dewey said. “He’s been dedicated to the Town from day

one.” Mayor Dewey went on to say that Overstreet will be a great complement to the goals set out in the Town’s strategic plan. “Mr. Overstreet’s experience in government accountability coupled with his approach to issues that affect the Town will be a tremendous asset as we move forward. We’re fortunate to have him on board.”

Overstreet will start immediately with a transition of cases currently moving through Stevensville City Court.

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Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Echo Rose Newton: Trent Frederick, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-21-373 Dept. No.: 2 Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Echo Rose Newton to Echo Rose Frederick. The hearing will be on 11/04/2021 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County.

Date: September 30, 2021.

Paige Trautwein Clerk of Court By: Barbara Beavers Deputy Clerk of Court BS 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27

Fax: (406) 683-2282 Email: lori@harshbargerlawfirm.com office@harshbargerlawfirm. com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF LORETTA GAY ASHCRAFT, Deceased.

Probate No. DP-21-108 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 David P. Ashcraft, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o HARSHBARGER LAW FIRM., P.O. Box 310, Dillon, MT 59725 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

“I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.”

DATED this 21st day of September, 2021.

DAVID P. ASHCRAFT c/o HARSHBARGER LAW FIRM P.O. Box 310 Dillon, MT 59725 BS 10/6, 10/13, 10/20

___________________ 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 WALTER SCHULER JR., also known as JOHN WALTER SCHULER, Deceased.

Case No.: DP-21-116 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 Juanita Louise Schuler, 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 28th day of September 2021.

Juanita Louise Schuler, Personal Representative BS 10/6, 10/13, 10/20

A.Weber, 345 West Main, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

Dated this 6th day of October, 2021.

Tamara J. Campbell Personal Representative BS 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 ___________________ 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 DOREEN LORAINE MILLER, Deceased.

Case No.: DP-21-118 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 Vicky J. Bostick and Artie G. Miller, 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.

DATED this 4th day of October 2021. /s/ Vicky J. Bostick, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Artie G. Miller, Co-Personal Representative BS 10/13, 10/20, 10/27

___________________ RICHARD A. WEBER, P.C. 345 West Main Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 Telephone: 406/363-6888 Fax: 406/363-2972 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY In Re the Estate of: SONJA K. MARTIN; Deceased.

Case No.: DP-21-119 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 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 Tamara J. Campbell, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Richard

___________________ Lori A. Harshbarger HARSHBARGER LAW FIRM P.O. Box 310 22 N. Pacific St. Dillon, MT 59725 Tel: (406) 683-6151

named estate. All persons having claims against the said estate are required to present their claim 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 NICOLA JONES, return receipt requested, c/o Worden Thane P.C., 321 W. Broadway St., Ste. 300, Missoula, MT 59802-4142, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

I declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.

DATED this 27th day of September, 2021.

Estate of Linda Curtis Stover Nicola Jones Personal Representative Attorneys for Personal Representative William E. McCarthy BS 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 ___________________ David T. Markette Dustin M. Chouinard Megan S. Winderl MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C. 601 S. First Street P.O. Box 515 Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-1110 DavidM@mcpcattorneys. com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of HELENE ALICE MUSSIG Deceased.

Probate No. DP-21-121 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as 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 PHILIP L. MUSSIG, JR., the Personal Representative, in care of MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C., 601 S. First Street, P.O. Box 515, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.

DATED this 8th day of October, 2021.

Philips L. Mussig, Jr. BS 10/13, 10/20, 10/27

___________________ William E. McCarthy Worden Thane P.C. 321 W. Broadway St., Ste. 300 Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 721-3400 wmccarthy@wordenthane. com Attorneys for Personal Representative Montana Twenty First Judicial District Court Ravalli County In the Matter of the Estate of Linda Curtis Stover Deceased.

Probate No.: DP-21-117 Dept. No.: 2 Notice to Creditors NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-

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Stevensville School District is soliciting bids for student transportation bus contracting services for five routes beginning November 19, 2021, through the end of the 2021-22 school year to serve students residing within the Stevensville School District, as well as for curricular, extracurricular, or other school activities. Bid information packets can be obtained at the administrative office for the Stevensville School District, 300 Park Avenue, Stevensville, MT 59870, or by calling Bill Schiele at 406777-5481 x137. Completed bid packets must be received by the District no later than 10:00 AM on November 9, 2021. All proposals must be plainly marked “Response To Transportation RFP 2021-2022,” and no faxed or e-mailed proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered. The bid opening date is November 9, 2021, at 3:00 PM (MST) in the Stevensville School District Office located at 300 Park Avenue, Stevensville, Montana 59870. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

This request for bid responses does not commit the Board of Trustees for Stevensville School District to enter into any agreement, or to pay any expenses incurred in the preparation of any response to this request, or to ultimately procure any contract for the provision of these services. The Board of Trustees expressly reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject any or all proposals.

PUBLICATION DATES: October 20, October 27, and November 3, 2021. ___________________ Stevensville School District is soliciting bids for student transportation bus contracting services for routes serving students residing within the Stevensville School District beginning in the 202223 school year for a period of up to five years. The District is seeking bids for two options: (1) all daily transportation routes as well as for curricular, extracurricular, or other school activities; and (2) seven daily transportation routes. Bid information packets can be obtained at the administrative office for the Stevensville School District, 300 Park Avenue, Stevensville, MT 59870, or by calling Bill Schiele at 406777-5481x137. Completed bid packets must be received

by the District no later than 10:00 AM on November 9, 2021. All proposals must be plainly marked “Response To Transportation RFP 2022-2027,” and no faxed or e-mailed proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered. The bid opening date is November 9, 2021, at 3:00 PM (MST) in the Stevensville School District Office located at 300 Park Avenue, Stevensville, Montana 59870. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

This request for bid responses does not commit the Board of Trustees for Stevensville School District to enter into any agreement, or to pay any expenses incurred in the preparation of any response to this request, or to ultimately procure any contract for the provision of these services. The Board of Trustees expressly reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject any or all proposals.

PUBLICATION DATES: October 20, October 27, and November 3, 2021. ___________________ 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 LOWELL DOUGLAS OLIN, Deceased.

Case No.: DP-21-123 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 Kathy Lynn Robison, 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 12th day of October 2021. /s/ Kathy Lynn Robison, Personal Representative BS 10/20, 10/27, 11/3

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Today we will see mostly cloudy skies, high temperature of 64°, humidity of 50%. South wind 2 to 5 mph. The record high temperature for today is 72° set in 1897. Expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with a slight chance of isolated rain, overnight low of 32°. South southwest wind 2 to 5 mph. The record low for tonight is 18° set in 1895. Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy, high temperature of 63°, humidity of 57%. Light winds. Thursday night, skies will be partly cloudy, overnight low of 33°.

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