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Hamilton police chief to retire by Nathan Boddy

Understanding (MOU) which would allow the Bitterroot Public Library Hamilton Chief of Police Ryan to begin studying the potential for Oster was present at the Hamilton expansion into the historic Fire City Council of Tuesday, October Station building directly to the east of 18th. The Chief spoke during public the library. As pointed out by Director comment, informing the Council of his Wetherington, the current library intention to retire from the Hamilton facility at 306 State Street in Hamilton Police Department by the end of is over 100 years old and undersized the year. “I’m never going to have for the population it serves. everything done and tied up like I “The library district that we’re wanted,” said Oster, but he went on to in serves the entire central part state that he wanted to tell the Council of the Ravalli County, so it’s a in person so that they are able to begin 25,000-person service area and the process of filling the position. growing,” said Wetherington, adding Oster has been with the Hamilton that, “Next door seems the best option Police Department for 27 years, the to look at.” last 15 as Chief. In his words to the The MOU was drafted with the help Council, Chief Oster spoke about his of City Attorney Karen Mahar and appreciation for the career he will be City Planner Matthew Rohrbach, and leaving. “It’s been an incredible 27 would essentially allow for a detailed years,” he said. “I’ve had a great time study as to whether or not expansion and it’s been a great experience. I was into the Fire Station building would the local kid who got my shot. I got to be feasible for the Bitterroot Public work where I grew up.” He also added Library. No decisions were made that it has been a privilege to work for pertaining to architectural details, “the finest Police Department in the pending an initial study. Whether state.” or not the Fire Station is ultimately While the Chief intends to work targeted for usage by the Bitterroot through the end of the year, he also Public Library, changes for the library reiterated several times his trust in seem to be of growing importance. the mutual respect shown between “We’re doing too many things in the City Council and the Police that one room to meet community Department. “I feel like we’ve always Hamilton Police Chief Ryan Oster with newly sworn in Hamilton Police Officer, Presley demands,” says Wetherington. He had a respectful working relationship Chadwick. Photo by Nathan Boddy. points out that the small size of the and I appreciate that.” he said. “The current facility impacts everything future of the Hamilton Police Department is bright. Transition can be hard, from the types of materials they are able to hold and display, to the ability but it can also be really good. I never wanted to be that guy who stayed too to host different events and programs. “We’re doing the best we can in the long at the party, and I won’t be that guy who sticks my nose in it when I’m current facility, we (would love to) be able to study what it would be look like gone.” if we were able get into that Fire Hall and do renovations.” As a nod to Chief Oster’s confidence in those who will succeed him, he While no decision on the future of the Library or the Fire Hall was pointed out that Hamilton’s newest police officer, Presley Chadwick, was made, the City Council did vote to approve the MOU, with Councilor Claire sworn in on Wednesday the 20th. Chadwick grew up in Hamilton, and says Kemp stating that it, “seems like a perfect use,” of the Fire Hall. Director that she has, “been welcomed very warmly and is very excited to be here.” Wetherington agreed, pointing out that the historic Fire Hall did, at one time, Later in Tuesday’s Council meeting, Mark Wetherington, Director of serve as City Hall, the Fire Station, and the library. He closed by saying, “It the Bitterroot Public Library, presented a proposed Memorandum of would be kind of a cool ‘coming full circle.’”

Stevi hopes to create ice skating rink Local business makes donation for skating rink

has committed to providing a $1,500 donation to cover the costs of purchasing the rink for this upcoming winter season. “We are always looking for new and expanding opportunities for recreation in Stevensville, and we The Town of Stevensville is work with community groups to partnering with A2Z Personnel to bring them to life,” said Stevensville increase access to outdoor skating in Parks and Recreation Director the winter and create a community Bobby Sonsteng. “Youth hockey space with the construction of a participation as well as recreational outdoor ice rink at Father Ravalli skating continues to grow in the Park. region, and an outdoor rink will The project will begin late fall with help keep players and community installation of a seasonal ice rink, members skating here in Stevensville. that once built, will provide access to We are continually developing outdoor skating as early as December our parks in Stevensville to meet and as late as March. A2Z Personnel community needs and working with community groups and local businesses allows us to do so in a creative and costeffective manner. “We know how much our community values our parks and recreation opportunities,” Sonsteng said. “As an organization we care, and reflect those values, and work to bring those values and visions Jaime Devlin, President of A2Z Personnel, presents Parks & to life. We do this Recreation Director Bobby Sonsteng, Mayor Brandon Dewey, through creating and Park Board President/Councilmember Sydney Allen with a donation for a new seasonal ice rink at Father Ravalli Park. See STEVI, page 4

Suit filed to force county to open Hughes Cr gate by Michael Howelll Public Land Water Access Association (PLWA) has taken action in District Court to force the Ravalli County Commissioners to take down a locked gate on Hughes Creek Road up the West Even more warning signs have been placed on the gate Fork. The nonprofit organization blocking access to Hughes Creek Road up the West Fork. warned the County Public Land Water Access has asked District Court to force the County Commissioners to take it down. Commissioners in a letter last the group’s web site. “By any stretch September that if the Board did of the imagination, immediately not take any action to remove the certainly means less than three obstruction by October 16, they months.” would assume that the county was The County Commissioners have not going to act. The organization twice taken down a gate on Hughes emphasized in its letter that the Creek Road under pressure from the law actually requires the county organization this summer. The latest to remove any obstacle blocking a gate is in a slightly different location public road “immediately.” They and on property with different are not waiting any longer. The ownership than the previous gates. complaint for declaratory judgement The county claimed that the new & petition for alternative writ of conditions warranted a review of the mandamus was filed on October situation and that they were working 22, in the Montana Twenty First towards the removal of the gate but Judicial District Court. refused to say what they were doing “This step was taken as a last in that regard or when it would be resort after months of efforts to accomplished. work with the County to get Hughes “PLWA believes firmly in the Creek Road opened, a road that has obligation of officials to serve the been twice declared legally public by See HUGHES CR, page 11 the State of Montana,” it states on

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UM alumna reflects on global hit ‘Maid’ UM News Service

her alma mater and shared thoughts about access to higher education, the ways institutions support students (and how they can do better), holding a seance on campus, why writing long papers helps in the long run, and what it means to take a risk and declare a major that you love. UM News: You arrived at UM

income workers, has become, what I think, is “entitled.” We expect people to clean up after us, but we don’t want to pay those who do a living wage or benefits. The conversation surrounding those who are accepting better jobs or staying on unemployment has been horrible, especially by our own governor. He

running your own business. There are a lot of online classes who teach “Maid,” written by University of this. One that I like is online through Montana alumna Stephanie Land, Catapult. has become a worldwide hit. Before UM News: In 2019, former Netflix created a series inspired by President Barack Obama listed the novel, it was written at a kitchen “Maid” on his recommended list of table on a MacBook in a Missoula books of the summer as a reminder apartment by Land, a UM English of “the dignity of all work.” What major at the time. That does it mean to you to work essay, “Confessions of the as a writer now, with a deep Housekeeper,” would later understanding of those who be workshopped in a UM work and live in the shadows? writing class and eventually Land: The greatest become a New York Times part of my job is my ability best-selling memoir, with to advocate for low-wage an acknowledgment page workers and those who live thanking UM faculty, among in poverty. It is what I cling others, for their mentorship to when things start to get and support. overwhelming. It’s been really Land graduated in 2014 incredible to watch my story from UM with a bachelor’s create some change in the degree in English. The rest of world, and I hope it continues the story is currently being to for a long time. watched by millions. UM News: You persevered Netflix estimates that and fought hard for your more than 67 million people success – two components have watched “Maid.” In fact, of getting any college degree. the hit series is on track to While there are many become the most-watched pathways to becoming a limited scripted series the professional writer, what’s platform has ever produced. the best advice you gleaned The series was inspired by UM alumna and Missoula resident Stephanie Land, shown here with her children, has seen her best-selling in a UM classroom that has Land’s memoir “Maid,” influenced you? book, “Maid,” reach a worldwide audience on Netflix. Photo by Ashely Farr. currently at No. 4 on the Land: Honestly, it was after a few harrowing years. Making ended unemployment boosts and New York Times paperback bestproducing pages. In my last semester it to Missoula and UM was a climactic offered a $1,200 bonus for going back of college, I wrote over 100 pages sellers nonfiction list and endorsed event in “Maid.” What about arriving to work. That pays for what, a month by former U.S. President Barack as a single mom to a 6-year-old and on campus felt so moving to you? of daycare for two kids, if that? Obama as the “story of America.” who was pregnant with her second Land: I’d wanted to attend We expect people to support us The work is being lauded across the child, alone. I’m still amazed I made UM for six years by the time I got and our families while we don’t country as cracking open a critical it through that year with good marks. here in December of 2011. But I support them by voting people into conversation about poverty, grit and It helped as a freelancer, though, enrolled in the sociology program, office who will create real legislation America’s problematic support of because a lot of my job was pitching because I thought my life couldn’t reform to help them with what they those who work and support the rest an essay or article and, if they afford getting an art degree. I guess need to not just survive, but thrive. of the country while operating in the accepted, the turnaround was pretty I also thought that would be an That needs to change. shadows. quick and I often had to keep up with “acceptable” reason to move in the UM News: We’re living at a time Starring Margaret Qualley (born the news cycle. So, all of those reports court system, since I had to ask for when majoring in the liberal arts in Missoula) and Andie MacDowell, on Shakespeare that I procrastinated permission to move my daughter can raise concerned eyebrows. Yet the series reveals Land’s background and wrote at the last minute were 500 miles away from their dad. After here we are, with your story that has as a single mother who finds work as actually very useful! my first semester, though, I knew I captivated the country and began as a housekeeper to make a living while UM News: Higher education navigating poverty, homelessness and wouldn’t be happy here unless I made an essay. What advice might you give across America and (even here at the jump to being a writer, which is to UM students with a talent in their domestic violence. UM), is undergoing a reckoning of what I originally wanted to do. Before heart for writing? The show refers to UM as the how to make an education more summer school started, I switched my Land: Well, I can pass along the Montana College of Fine Arts and accessible to a wider demographic degree in English and had my sights advice UM Associate Professor David heavily features Missoula. Perhaps of students and diverse learners. on earning an MFA in nonfiction. Gates gave me: “The world is totally more than advertising Missoula as Getting through a bachelor’s degree UM News: At a time when f--ked, so you might as well do what a literary promised land, Land’s as a single mother on federal America’s discussions about equity, you want.” Aside from that, I would capacity to identify and develop a assistance is a much different upward mobility and economic highly recommend learning about writing voice at UM, and then make experience than most “traditional” disparity are on the frontlines, the business of writing. Becoming a her own way into the business of university students. What about your freelancer has a huge learning curve, writing (without much help), is a trait why do think “Maid” has sparked a experiences at UM can help other broader conversation about essential and most people don’t realize that that is uniquely Montanan – and is universities widen the net and serve labor in our country? much of your time will be spent doing students in new ways? an authentic success that the entire Land: What we have been calling administrative tasks, creating a brand Grizzly community is celebrating. Land: It definitely would have “essential” since the pandemic and website, figuring out taxes and As the show continues its global See MAID, page 15 began when it comes to our lowhealth insurance and is basically rocket ride, Land carved out time for

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Dan Pliley is new West Fork District Ranger

The master’s degree Bitterroot in Business and National Forest Organizational Supervisor’s Security Office is pleased Management. to announce He is an avid that Dan Pliley sportsman who has accepted enjoys hunting, the District fishing, camping, Ranger position skiing, rebuilding for the West motorcycles, and Fork Ranger spending time District. Pliley is outdoors with his currently team family. leader on the “My family Forest Service’s and I are beyond Northern excited to return Region NEPA to the Bitterroot Strike Team, Valley,” said serving three Pliley, “and we National Forests look forward to in Eastern integrating into Montana and the community the Dakotas. and getting “We selected reacquainted with Dan to be the the public lands we next West Fork enjoyed growing District Ranger West Fork Ranger Dan Pliley with wife up here. I am eager Trisha and their lab, Kona. because he has to join the team demonstrated on the district the type of leadership skills needed and help them continue the great to continue the great work happening work they have been doing with the up the West Fork,” said Matt community, partners, and the public Anderson Bitterroot National Forest we serve in the stewardship of the Supervisor. “I’m thrilled for Dan to be resources and our public lands.” able to come back to the Bitterroot to Pliley went on to say, “It feels manage a landscape that is very near like a dream to grow up here, then and dear to his heart. I encourage leave for a 24-year military career, our neighbors and partners to reach and eventually return as a District out to Dan and discuss the challenges Ranger. I am very humbled and and opportunities of managing the grateful for the opportunity to serve incredible resources on the West Fork as the Ranger for the West Fork District.” District.” Pliley was born and raised in Dan and his wife Trisha, who the Bitterroot Valley and graduated also grew up in Hamilton, have from Hamilton High School. Prior to two adult kids who attend school joining the Forest Service, he served and work in the Kansas City area. in the U.S. Army for 24 years -- ten Pliley started on October 25th years enlisted and 14 years as an and replaces Seth Carbonari, who officer in the Military Police Corps. recently accepted a new position Dan has bachelor’s degrees in Biology with the Kootenai National Forest and Environmental Science and a in Eureka.

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Stevenville council takes care of business by Victoria Howell During public comments at the October 14 meeting of the Stevensville Town Council, the council heard from a landowner who owns property adjacent to the old gravel pit on Willoughby Road that the Town is planning to sell. She said she has lived just north of the property for over 39 years and has faithfully been a good neighbor. She said she has fenced the property, and repaired and replaced the fence. She said the gravel pit was operating when she moved in. After the Town stopped using it, it was left with exposed soil so she seeded it. She said she has had it sprayed for weeds every year. “I was quite surprised to read in the paper about your new interest in the property,” she said. “A good neighbor would have contacted the person that has lived there for 39 years and literally cared for the property during that time. I wonder about the decision to sell the property. Gravel was being removed from that site when I moved in. It was usable, workable and accessible. One can’t always be certain that commercial gravel will be available when needed. I believe that I should have first right of refusal.” Citizen Jim Crews followed that up by saying that he had heard from a former town clerk that there was possibly some kind of deal made in the past that the property could

not be sold. “Have you done your research on this?” said Crews. In other business, the council: • unanimously consented to the mayor’s appointment of Greg Overstreet as Town Attorney and approved his contract for services to be provided at a rate of $150 per hour. Scott Owens, whom Overstreet will be replacing, was receiving $80 per hour. Overstreet will start November 1. • unanimously approved the purchase of a subscription for the Thompson Reuters CLEAR investigative tool at a cost of $2400 per year for the police department to do background investigations • unanimously approved the sale of two surplus police cars, a 2009 Dodge Charger and a 2012 Dodge Charger (both rear-wheel drive). Chief Mac Sosa plans to sell them and buy a better vehicle with all-wheel-drive. • approved on a vote of 3-1 (with council member Jaime Devlin dissenting) a contract award to J&J Excavating for the Park Avenue sewer main extension for $243,704. The project will be funded with sewer reserves and will take place next spring. Bob Thomas, chair of the community center project, which is under the Stevensville Community Foundation, thanked the council for approving the sewer line. “This will be a great benefit for Stevensville,” said Thomas. He said his committee was busy organizing their floor plan.

“We do have a rendering and a site plan,” he said, but there were still have a few snags to work out. • unanimously approved an addendum to attorney Scott Owens’ contract. Owens will continue to work for the Town until the end of October. • unanimously approved rescheduling November meetings to Tuesdays, November 9 and 23, due to Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day conflicts. • unanimously approved NewFields Task Order #1. NewFields Companies, LLC is assisting the Town’s water rights attorney and engineers in a Global Permit Application with Montana DNRC for the Twin Creeks Well Field and Well 1, including an expanded place of use that will meet the needs of the Town for the next 50 years. This first task order initiates the process. The cost of Task Order #1 is $14,750, which will be paid from water fund reserves. In his executive report, Mayor Brandon Dewey addressed comments by Jim Crews regarding a recent interview with council member Paul Ludington in the Bitterroot Star. Dewey said that Crews took Ludington’s comments out of context when Crews claimed the council had broken the law by passing an “unbalanced budget.” “You did in fact pass a balanced budget that the law requires you to,” Dewey told the council, “based on the cash that Stevensville has. In fact, the cash that had to be spent down

was significant. We did not balance this budget with revenue alone, we had to use cash reserves” that had been saved. “So, that’s unbalanced on revenue but that doesn’t break the law.” He added, “Mr. Ludington has more experience than anyone in this room,” regarding the town budget. Addressing another criticism by Crews that he hadn’t seen any budget amendments for CARES Act and ARPA funds that the Town received last year, the mayor said that budget amendments will be coming forward soon. He said the town finance officer was working on them. “We are going to address them,” said Dewey. “We know the rules.” During council comments, Devlin said, “We have opportunities provided to the town to come to budget workshops, to come to planning and zoning meetings in regards to the new growth policy, or things that we want to see changed for the subdivision. And people don’t come and then they complain that the changes that they thought should happen didn’t happen. But we don’t hear from people… Then we get slammed for that and we take the fall back. So, get involved. There’s boards that you can get in on, there’s meetings that you can come to, there’s participation forums… so get involved. The more education that you have, the less false information is being presented… If you’re not willing to get involved, then please be educated on what you’re saying.”

Stevi skating rink: could be open later this year continued from page one partnerships, ongoing investments and projects that foster safe and meaningful connections.” Last week, Jamie Devlin, president of A2Z Personnel, presented Sonsteng, Mayor Brandon Dewey, and Councilmember/Park Board President Sydney Allen with a donation to cover the cost of purchasing the rink from a local private party. “A2Z Personnel is truly a

community-minded business focused on benefiting the communities that their employees live and work in,” said Mayor Brandon Dewey. “It’s great to a have a partner where we can complement each other’s goals - to increase access to a growing activity, create ice space here in our community, and create a seasonal community amenity. It speaks volumes to our community and the town

and what we can do when we work together.” Devlin, who also serves on Stevensville’s Town Council, has often voiced her support for programs that benefit youth in the community, and sees the donation by her company as an opportunity to reinforce the importance of positive and structured youth activities and programs. “This is such an exciting thing that we are bringing to

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House districting negotiations snag on ‘what’s fair?’ Montana’s districting commission wanted to present the public with a single congressional map to ponder this week. Instead, with Democrats and Republicans at loggerheads, it’s presenting two for more feedback

amenable to both Republicans and Democrats by the end of the day. “I have confidence that we can actually reach consensus despite the number of people that have expressed disbelief to me when I make that statement,” she said. “I’m going to try and work toward consensus because I do think that’s what’s best for Montana.” Thursday’s meeting followed a Tuesday hearing where the commission spent a full day listening to public comment on a batch of nine maps, five proposed by its two

Democratic commissioners and four advanced by its two Republicans. That public feedback largely split along partisan lines, with some commenters backing GOP proposals that divide the state on an eastwest basis, and some supporting Democratic proposals that bundle Missoula, Butte, Helena and Bozeman together into a district anchored in southwest Montana. The divide was echoed by the commissioners Thursday. Following hours of back and forth between the Republican and Democratic camps,

by Eric Dietrich Montana Free Press An effort by Montana’s independent districting commission to reconcile Republican and Democratic proposals for dividing the state into two U.S. House districts slid into a thicket this week, as public comment split on largely party lines and an initial work session saw the body’s partisan commissioners yield only modest ground to their colleagues across the table. Montana Districting and Apportionment Chair Maylinn Smith, the five-member body’s tiebreaker vote, opened a work session Thursday saying she hoped the commission would be able to hammer out a map

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Smith was resigned to a fallback position: letting each major party choose a single map for another round of public input. Instead of settling on a single proposed map this week and finalizing the pick as soon as the next commission meeting, set for Saturday, Oct. 30, the body now hopes to settle on a single proposal Oct. 30 and finalize it at an additional meeting before its Nov. 14 deadline for submitting its ultimate choice to the Montana secretary of state. If the commissioners can’t reach a consensus agreement on Oct. 30, Smith said, she’ll pick one of the proposals to throw her vote behind. The latest Republican map, advanced by commissioners Dan Stusek and Jeff Essmann, features eastern and western districts. It includes Kalispell and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in the western district, balancing that population by assigning Helena to the eastern district. It also splits Gallatin County, relegating Belgrade, Four Corners and Bozeman proper to the western district while assigning northern, eastern and southern Gallatin County to the eastern district. The latest Democratic map, backed by commissioners Kendra Miller and Joe Lamson, also proposes an eastwest divide, but draws a boundary that assigns the Blackfeet Reservation and all of Flathead County except Whitefish to the eastern district. In exchange, it groups the entirety of Gallatin and Park counties in the western district. At the heart of the debate over the maps is the interpretation of a fairness goal Republican and Democratic commissioners alike say they agree on — producing a map that is not “drawn to unduly favor a political party.” Republicans have, by and large, taken the position that the fairness goal is best served by drawing a map without paying particular concern to the political makeup of the resulting continued on next page

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Redistricting: deciding what ‘fair’ means in MT

continued from page five districts. That approach produces two districts where Democratic candidates would likely face an uphill fight as they campaign for Congress over the next decade. Democrats, in turn, have generally argued it’s fairer to draw lines that group enough Democratic-leaning areas to produce a competitive district that has historically voted for Republican candidates by, on average, no more than 5 percentage points. That way, they say, Montanans who identify as Democrats won’t be effectively excluded from a reasonable chance at electing a U.S. representative who can voice their values in Washington, D.C. Miller, one of the Democratic commissioners, presented an analysis Thursday based on historic election data from 20 races for statewide office held in Montana since 2014. Using earlier versions of the Democratic and Republican maps, she said her math indicates there were only two of those 20 races where Democrats — Steve Bullock in 2016 and Jon Tester in 2018 — received enough votes to win either GOPproposed district. In contrast, the Democratic

map Miller analyzed would carve out a southwestern district where Democratic candidates received more votes than Republicans about half the time. Kathleen Williams, for example, received enough votes to win that proposed southwestern district in her 2018 and 2020 races, but would have lost in both years in the GOPproposed districts Miller analyzed. Republican commissioner Stusek said Thursday that he doesn’t dispute Miller’s figures, but that he believes it’s misguided for the commission to put too much emphasis on the map’s partisan consequences as opposed to focusing on population balance and geographic compactness. He noted the analogous districting commission in Washington state — which, in contrast to Montana, is controlled by Democrats — is seeing a similar debate play out in reverse as minority Republicans there advocate for maps that give GOP congressional candidates a shot at winning more seats. “Just two states away we’ve got this argument completely flipped, where Republicans are putting forward the competitive language and Democrats are saying, ‘no that is gerrymandering,’” Stusek said. A state statute technically bans the Montana districting commission from

considering political information such as historic election results while drawing congressional and legislative districts, but, in part because that law may be unconstitutional, commissioners have chosen to ignore it. A state court previously struck down a portion of the 2003 law, saying it infringed on the power of the independent commission. However, the remainder of that law, including new districting requirements added to the statute by this year’s Legislature, haven’t been directly challenged in court and remain in a state of legal limbo. Also a factor in the commission’s deliberations are how the proposed maps will influence the representation of the eight Native American communities in Montana, where residents tend to vote disportionately for Democrats. Western Native Voice, a Native advocacy group, has called for a map that places at least two reservations in each district. A resolution passed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has asked commissioners to advance maps that include as many Native American communities as possible in a competitive district. “Those [maps would] mean that politicians need to engage with us and other tribal nations to secure our votes,” CSKT Chairwoman Shelly Fyant said at a Tuesday

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Opinion Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Scooter, anyone?

I have a bad leg. I use a scooter to get around town. I wonder if there aren’t a bunch of people like me. Hey, I’m not complaining, the scooter is my best friend. I even drag 40-foot irrigation pipes around with it. You’re right! I learned the hard way that there is no way to make easy turns. You may think so what; but, let me make a suggestion. Why don’t us scooter riders get organized? Yesterday I hopped on my scooter and toured the scarecrow exhibits against the fence by Stevensville Cutoff. It was fun; a great community effort. Got to thinking about the lonely nature of a scooter ride. Folks are great, considerate, etc.; but it is a loner experience. Does it have to be this way? Perhaps not. Why not explore the idea of a “Bitterrooters’ Scooters Club”? There must be a bunch of folks with scooters that may enjoy taking part in the various parades offered in our valley. Why sit and watch when one could team up and take part? The Bitterrooters’ Scooters could be non-political, any age, and perhaps support some worthy local cause. Just imagine getting to take part in the County Fair Parade in Hamilton, Memorial Day Parade in Corvallis, the Creamery Picnic Parade in Stevensville, or the Strawberry Festival in Darby. The only qualification would be a scooter, a safe driver, and willing to take some time off from anything political. This short letter is a trial balloon. Maybe I’m flat wrong; but I sometimes remember some of the ladies when they wore ‘Red Hats’ and just sought to have some fun. Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret) Stevensville

Thank you, Hollis

We write in loving memory of a man committed to God, family, kindness, and his country. Hollis Poe was an active citizen of Ravalli County dedicated to bettering our community and our state. More than that, he was our friend. We grieve that he is no longer with us, even though he is now undoubtedly in a better place. Most people’s exposure to politics is limited to advertisements, headlines, talking heads on TV, and the voting booth. What they don’t often see is the community of activists and volunteers who put in long hours to make America a better place. They don’t do it for recognition or money; they do it out of love and dedication. Republicans, Democrats, and Libertarians all have a network of hardworking folks who often become almost a second family to the elected officials, staff, and active members of their party. Hollis was a pillar of the Republican family in Montana. He and his wife, Jeannie, have served in various volunteer roles within the Montana Republican Party. They’ve always been willing to lend a helping hand to candidates, new and experienced alike. They’ve made young people new to politics feel welcome and encouraged them as they’ve grown. They’ve shown love and made a positive impact on so many lives. It’s no exaggeration to say that people in every corner of the state are mourning Hollis’s passing,

especially those of us here in the Bitterroot Valley who’ve known him well for a long time. We will always remember Hollis for his kindness, for his service to God and everyone around him, for being the type of active, engaged citizen that makes America a great country, and for being our friend who was more like family. Thank you, Hollis. Sen. Jason Ellsworth Sen. Theresa Manzella Rep. David Bedey Rep. Sharon Greef Rep. Ron Marshall Rep. Michele Binkley Ravalli County State Legislators

MFT, CRT and SEL

This opinion letter is in reply to Mary Fahnestock Thomas (MFT) but first and more important, I commend Frank Novotny and Henry Fowler for their letters to the editor, Oct 6, 2021. Frank Novotny - for his letter supporting the wonderful people who live in this valley and adhere to the Constitution and Henry Fowler - whose letter was timely and informative on reporting Critical Race Theory (CRT) training and racism in the schools to the AG’s office and the AG’s rulings on CRT in the schools. CRT propaganda and training occurring in the schools is what especially concerns my husband and me. CRT should concern MFT, but she doesn’t understand how insidious and nonsensical it is. She needs to learn. MFT, pay attention. The following is for you and all parents in the Valley to really learn what Critical Race Theory is all about. • Rule #1 in CRT is that everyone who is white is a racist at every moment of the day. Racism and white supremacy exist everywhere in every situation, and whites are racist no matter what. Even if they claim they are anti-racism or are non-racists, they are racists. Even three-monthold babies are racist according to the Department of Education in Arizona. Blacks cannot be racists unless they oppose CRT. They are then called Uncle Tom or “white.” CRT rejects Martin Luther King’s message of “colorblindness” as “racist.” Yes, King was a “white” black racist according to CRT! • Rule #2 - One should NOT question whether there is or isn’t racism, but how racism presents itself. As it exists everywhere. If you disagree or criticize the nonsensical CRT ideology, that is proof that you’re a racist. Objective truth and proof, meritocracy, and facts, are rejected by CRT. Only personal stories are needed to prove a claim. • Rule #3 - All legislation, laws, etc. and the trillions of dollars we spend now to help Blacks do no good. These funds were only to benefit white people and their systems. If you hire someone based on their skills and experience without considering their race, that is white supremacy. • Rule #4 – it is okay to lie or MANIPULATE LANGUAGE to mislead (gaslight) people into accepting the ideology of CRT and any agenda put out by a CRT proponent. Racism against the “correct” groups (Asians, Hispanics, Jews, Whites) is acceptable if

it achieves “Equity” and/or is a response to historical injustices such as slavery during the Civil War. (That Blacks and Native Americans owned slaves in the 1800’s and Blacks still do today is to be ignored as it doesn’t promote the CRT agenda.) Language must be manipulated. Diversity means that only those with different racial/ethnic/gender backgrounds should be listened to, but all must have the same opinion and ideology. What is NOT tolerated is anyone who has a different opinion or ideology. Equity is not equality which is a ‘white supremacist idea’ and should be rejected as should the Constitution. Equity means racial quotas and sameness (a la 1950-80) and equal outcomes=Oregon: All high school attendees will get the same high school diploma (even if some cannot read, write, or do math,) and includes eliminating testing for college, physical fitness for the military, etc. Inclusion means that only CRT is permitted to be included or promoted in any organization or relationship. Now do you understand, MFT? It doesn’t matter if you try to “understand” the “Black experience,” or let your heart bleed for Blacks, you are still white and therefore a racist! MFT - You are wrong again as is almost everything you said in your letter, “Conspiracies,” Wed. Oct 6. SIGH! What you fail to realize is the one point on which you were correct about Blacks and the GI Bill, is that the problem was rectified. That is what is so great about this country. When we have problems, we work to solve them, but you failed to mention that didn’t you? Now as far as SEL? Look up Pioneer Institute.org and SEL, K-12 Education as New Nanny State. It is a meta-study of many SEL programs and their results. Read especially pages 19-24 on conclusions about SEL achievements which are “thin” and two studies that disputed the conclusion of the study and were deliberately omitted. I suggest that you use mindfulness since you don’t have any idea of what SEL is. However, you are a perfect liberal for the mindfulness crowd. Helen Sabin Corvallis

Public servants deserve better

On behalf of those who serve, have served, or who have run for a political office, you merit a sincere apology for the hate-filled, spiteful letter to the Editor by Jim and Leslie Tadvick in last week’s Star. Whether or not you’ve been elected, public service is often a thankless job involving long hours serving in your elected capacity, meeting with your constituents or campaigning. Your belief in the value of bettering your community through service has to be rock solid to withstand all the mudslinging that comes with the job. The Tadvicks sank to new lows with the letter. Since when does homeownership and paying property taxes in multiple cities qualify a person to run for an elected office? The adage goes, it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Stephanie Mapelli Stevensville

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Leopards don’t change their spots

You have a person who has shown his spots. He caused the town insurance to increase, and he wants you to vote him back in ! A leopard don’t change his spots. He will still try and bully his way in. Read between the lines, you see two candidates who quit, still they want back, why? Three names with close ties to your ex-mayor, and one new mayoral comer. If you vote them in, nothing is going to change. They are setting you up to fill in a name drop candidate or add a spot for him. You will see in a short time your ex-mayor name come up! If I’m wrong, we’ll let it be. The town needs young ideas to grow with, and you have them with your mayor, and one new ward member. Look around, Stevensville is growing, none of us like change, but it happens. If you read secondhand hearsay they have you where they want you! Russell Hanni Stevensville

‘Let’s stop screaming at each other and just take care of each other’

Listening to the many tributes to General Colin Powell who passed away last Monday, one short video of General Powell speaking about an incident he was involved in, moved me so much that I felt compelled to share his comments with our community. This is what he said: “I was on the side of the road with a flat tire. A gentleman stopped to help me. He had a sleeveless shirt and shorts on and I thought he would freeze to death. I noticed that he had one leg that had been blown off and I knew he was “one of my guys.” (i.e. a veteran). He really touched my soul and reminded me of what our country is all about and why it is so great, so let’s stop screaming at each other and just take care of each other.” I must admit that I teared up a bit listening to General Powell’s comments and it is my sincere hope that as we engage in conversations, and yes, write “Letters to the Editor “, that some of us will give pause to think about the General’s comments and how appropriate they are in the divisive times we live in. Paul Kink Stevensville

Support for the bus drivers

It was with interest I read in the Bitterroot Star September 29 issue the article about bus drivers quitting, I noted the Stevensville superintendent was on the district negotiating committee with three board members. I would imagine the superintendent advised board members of what he thought would fit his budget and the drivers deserved. 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 27, 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

St. Mary’s Parish Mass

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

Soul Suppers 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

Golden Age Club

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

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.

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

Quantum Group

Live music and dancing

The band, Lolo Creek, will be playing western style music Saturday, October 30, 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.

SOS Fair

The 52nd Safety of Snow (SOS) Fair is coming October 30-31 to the Commercial Building, Missoula County Fair Grounds. October 30 - equipment check-in from 10-2, October 31 - Sale 10-2 All equipment must be pretagged, no tagging in the Commercial Building. Website - sosfairmissoula. org for more information.

Spaghetti Feed/ Halloween Party

Victor Volunteer Fire Department is having a Spaghetti Feed/ Halloween Party Fundraiser on Sunday, October 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. Come eat spaghetti and sweet treats! Cake Walk event entry fee of canned/non-perishable items are donated to local food pantry. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat at Light of the Valley Church! Come join us for a free Trunk or Treat, Sunday October 31st from 5pm-7pm. Lots of candy as well as hot drinks to warm up with! Bring your kids by for fun and lots of sugar!

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.

Hamilton Rotary

Hamilton Rotary Speaker for November 1st is Gary Erickson, President Elect of the Hamilton Kiwanis Club. Rotary is an international service organization of over one million members that focuses its service and financial support on public health. Hamilton Rotary meets the first, third, and fourth Mondays at Noon at BJs restaurant at 900 N. 1st in Hamilton (across from Walgreens). The 2nd Monday of the month is our breakfast meeting (coffee provided) starting at 7:30 AM at the Elks lodge located in Hamilton at 203 State St. We welcome guests and prospective members.

Seed Saving program

November is a time to celebrate autumn and the harvest.

lar meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.

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Soul Suppers

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. 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.

ST. STEPHENS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Worship at 11:00 a.m. In this Church there shall be no outcasts. 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.

Regan Republican Club

The Ravalli County Reagan Republican Club will meet Thursday November 4th at 9 a.m. at Glen’s Café in Florence. This will be a no-host breakfast. All are welcome to come and join in the civil and respectful discussions. 406-369-1965 for more info.

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.

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.

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The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regu-

The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.

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The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a work session on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.

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.

North Valley Public Library

ADULT EVENTS Seed Saving with Kait of Kait’s Garden Tuesday Nov 2, 7 pm In person or on-line Join Kait Ahlin of Kait’s Garden 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. If you wish to attend via Zoom, contact BarbaraH@northvalleylibrary.org. CHIDREN’S EVENTS Mother Goose on the Loose Ages 0-3 Monday, Nov 1, 10:30 am Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-wining early literacy program that is filled with rhymes and music for infants, babies, and toddlers. Storytime & More Ages 3-5 Wednesday, Nov 3, 10:30 am Each Wednesday during November, we will have stories and activities about the autumn harvest, indigenous people, and native plants. We read books, tell stories, sing songs, dance and march, and create pumpkins with our imaginations. Come along on this amazing journey! Arts & Crafts Ages 5-11 Wednesday, Nov 3, 4 pm Ever write a maple leaf haiku? Ever make a leaf collage? Join us as we draw, paint, write, and create! This month we focus on autumn leaves, indigenous people, and the harvest. Full STEAM Ahead Ages 5-11 Thursday, Nov 4, 4 pm Full STEAM Ahead is funfilled programing for ages 5-11 focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Discover the world of flight during the month of November as we explore how bats fly, why birds dance, and how to code flight to music. TEEN EVENTS Role Playing Games, InPerson or Online Ages 13-18 Tuesday, Nov 2, 4 pm Enter the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Create your own character and join an online campaign. This event takes place both in person and on-line. If you wish to join via Zoom, instead of attending in person, email: emilys@northvalleylibrary.org. No experience required. Open World at the Library Ages 12-18 Friday, Nov 5, 4pm It’s open world time for teens at the library. Make Fridays more exciting, come to the library for an all access pass to all the cool stuff. Choose to 3-D print objects and then paint them, create a craft, explore the Dungeons & Dragons handbooks, or make a zine; it’s up to you! Register for events on the online calendar at northvalleylibrary.org. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street Stevensville.

Obituaries Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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Anthony Vincent Severson Stevensville - Tony Severson, 60, of Stevensville passed away Saturday October 16, 2021 at Saint James Healthcare in Butte due to the Covid 19 virus. Tony was born September 17, 1961 to Donald F. Severson and Elaine B. (Meuchel) Severson in Lewistown, MT. Born in Lewistown, Tony lived across central Montana until his family settled in Corvallis. It was in Corvallis his parents purchased the Woodside Country Store. In his youth, Tony worked at his parents’ store and assisted with the day-to-day business. Working tirelessly was a distinguishing aspect to Tony’s personality. Tony attended Corvallis High School and graduated in 1980. One of Tony’s favorite activities in high school was playing the alto saxophone in the high school band. He continued to play in the Bitterroot Community Band after high school. Whether it was listening to or playing, music was one of Tony’s great passions. Tony could name any song or artist on command, especially from the rock genre. He especially loved Neil Diamond, Chicago, and Fleetwood Mac. On August 18, 1984, Tony married the love of his life Maria A. (Rivera) Severson in Coeur d’ Alene Idaho. The young couple “eloped” after letting their parents know that was exactly what they were going to do! The two spent hardly any time apart over the course of their 37-year marriage, and anyone who saw them together understood Tony’s love and devotion to Maria. Together, Tony and

Maria loved adventuring, hiking, and spending time with family at their home. Tony ran and operated Kwik Dry Carpet cleaning throughout the Bitterroot Valley and Missoula area for 23 years. He was known for his positivity and meticulous cleaning. After finishing a job Tony would often look at the carpet and say, “it looks brand new! Outstanding!” Lucky customers (or those who just happened to mention food) found themselves with both clean carpets and a jar of Tony’s famous homemade salsa.

Throughout his life, Tony strived for the best for all of his family, and gave his all to everyone he interacted with. For friends, Tony gave of himself by sharing laughs and acting as “an ambassador of peace and goodwill.” And for his family, Tony gave them everything else. Most importantly, he gave love, happiness, and endless stories and memories that will be with them forever. He blessed the world with a life full of endless support and joy. Tony is preceded in death by his father Don F. Severson (Jan 3, 1938 - May 22, 2000), his brother Bill H. Severson (Mar 11, 1974 - Dec 22, 2014). Tony is survived by Maria of Stevensville, his wife of 37 years; his mother Elaine B. Severson of Corvallis; son Tim and his wife Kathleen Severson of Coeur d’ Alene, ID and granddaughter Lucia; son John Severson of Spokane Valley, WA; his siblings, brother Jeff and his wife Denise Severson of Victor; sister Donna Severson of Hamilton; sister Jenny and her husband Tom Weber of Corvallis; brother David Severson of Stevensville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Tim Severson, John Severson, Jeff Severson, Tom Weber, Jamison Weber, and Jeffrey Weber. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father David Severson at 11:00 AM Wednesday October 20th at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stevensville. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Gary Clark Hannon the program at Langley. He was provided a fake name, out of fear that he would embarrass our government, but graduated second in the class. While in Washington, DC, he was set up on a blind date with Betsy Gray. He knew she was “the one” when she soundly beat him at billiards that night. They were married in Tucson, Arizona in 1965. They worked together in Marana, AZ, and in 1967 both served five years in Thailand. Twins were born in Thailand in 1970. The family returned to the United States in 1973 and worked for Sierra Pacific Airlines until retirement. Upon retirement, Gary and Betsy spent half the year in Montana and the other half in Arizona. Gary was grateful to be blessed with good dogs, good horses, good friends and good family his entire life. He was able to visit with childhood friends for coffee in Darby up until his death and was reunited with his government family this summer. We (his kids) hope you know how much he cherished his friendships. You abetted his hellraising, were complicit in his shenanigans and we are so grateful that you shaped the man we know and love. A celebration of life will be held at the family property next summer.

It is with great sadness we announce that Gary Clark Hannon passed away 10/10/2021 after a brief battle with Parkinsons. Gary was born in Hamilton, Montana 11/16/1938 and the hellraising began shortly after. Gary was diagnosed with Perthes disease as a young boy and was strapped to a stretcher for several years. Most thought this would slow him down some… it did not. Friends and family recall him playing baseball, chasing girls, and rolling around town in his homemade stretcher. He spent his high school summers on a lookout tower while working for the Forest Service, was a high school star running back and was selected for the East/ West Shrine game (although later deselected due to an unplanned stop at a bar as the school bus drove by) and held an unofficial title for outrunning a bear that he literally ran into on a trail. He graduated from Darby High School. Gary attended college in Dillon and Bozeman, Montana, graduating with a degree in education. While in college, Gary spent his summers as a Missoula Smoke Jumper. It was here that he found another set of lifelong friends. He was recruited by the State Department and selected as one of the first of two smoke jumpers to go through

Death Notices Lucille Marie Synek Missoula - Lucille Marie Synek, 54, was inured due to a tragic hit and run outside of WinCo Foods on reserve street at around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, she later died at the hospital

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More Letters continued from page seven It is my understanding he had a substantial increase in his salary. Was his salary increase part of the Covid relief funds the school received? Has he become friends of the board members on the negotiating committee? Were the teachers given raises or increases like the superintendent? The superintendent does not show he values bus drivers or their level of responsibility as drivers. The bus drivers are responsible for keeping our children and grandchildren safe. They often have long hours and dangerous driving conditions. Not just anyone can be a safe, responsible bus driver. The superintendent may think bus drivers are at the bottom of the work force but they are in charge of our most valuable assets. My vote is to give the bus drivers the raise that they requested. They are worth it and deserve to be adequately compensated. Mary E. Costello Stevensville

Leader - really?

Leader - that means many things, most of which do not apply in politics. We as citizens, do not elect leaders of our towns, cities, counties or states. We elect representatives. People who represent the constituent and carry out the wishes of the people. Leaders are those people naturally selected, that others follow or they are trained and developed, instilled with the skills and knowledge of leadership. Good Leaders guide and direct other people, they gain the respect and loyalty of those that follow them, they demonstrate their leadership skills in such a manner as to earn and command the respect of their followers. All leaders are tested at one time or the other. True leaders will have long successful careers. Those that fail, fall by the wayside and are soon forgotten with the exception of misdeeds or cowardice. Those politicians that espouse their ability to lead, when they have done nothing in their lives but go to school, those who have not paid their dues and earned the respect of those that eventually follow successful leaders are not even in the same league and a real leader. Every Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman, Coast Guardsman, Merchant Marine Sailor, Policeman, Sheriff’s Deputy, and others in a pseudo military unit all receive some form of leadership training. All at one time or another will be tested in minor leadership positions and advanced as their ability to lead improves. Only those that have not been tested have not learned that you do not brag about or embellish your abilities to lead or make brash statements such as one that I recently read in the Bitterroot Star made by one of the council candidates. “My background has taught me how to be a leader.” Really? I know I certainly have limitations and even during the short period of time I was the appointed Mayor. I found out something every day about leadership. I am 65 years old and I am still learning my limitations. I have to wonder how someone who has just gone to school can say that their background has taught them how to be a leader? If any of you figure that out, let me know. I need to go to that school. Leadership in three of my professions, all of which I was fairly successful was mandatory. All required me to get my butt kicked by those I was supposed to be leading several times before I got it right. And then I still had to go to more training and take instruction from senior personnel and in some cases complete a form of apprenticeship so that I could develop the background and earn the respect of my peers in order for me to lead. I am not electing someone to lead me, or the town. I am electing people that are supposed to follow the established instructions, procedures, guidelines, policies, resolutions, ordinances, statutes and our Constitutions in order to conduct the business of the town.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 The town leaders are those businessmen and women who develop commerce in town, hire employees and help build the community. All the Town Government is required to do is to follow the established rules to see that it gets done properly and legally. Please however, never, ever forget that the people of this town are the 4th part of the government and we have just as much to say, and just as much power over what goes on as the Mayor, Council and Judge. That is something that the current council and mayor do not understand. So, when someone tells you they are a leader, or their background has taught them how to lead. I have to ask just exactly what is included in that background. Because I know a few leaders around here and they did not learn to be a leader from just going to school. They earned that title. Jim Crews Stevensville

Never had a chance

Ever since the day that the people elected the current Mayor Dewey, making it clear that James Crews was NOT their choice for mayor, Mayor Dewey has encountered criticism, lawsuits, name calling and just plain evil. James Crews has repeatedly wasted the Councils time with his antics which reminds one of a child being a sore loser and unaccepting of his loss. Next comes unfounded lawsuits, not one but two, against the Mayor by duped Leanna Rodabaugh, of this self righteous group. Another waste of time and money that the Mayor and Council had to address. Bring into the controlling group Robert Michalson next who resigns whenever issues at hand don’t go his way. Then there’s Stacie Barker who criticizes the Mayor at every turn and resigns also when issues at hand don’t go her way. Mayor Dewey never even had a chance, he and the Town Council have been subjected to so much hatred that their time has constantly been wasted having to address these aggressive, dominating individuals. These bullying individuals who instead of getting along, agreeing to disagree like grown up adults, for the betterment of the beautiful Town of Stevensville, have one agenda in mind: take control so everything goes their way, regardless of what is best for the Town of Stevensville. They must win at all costs. Can we really count on Michalson or Barker? How many times do they get to resign before Stevensville says enough - if you can’t stand the heat in the kitchen then stay out of the kitchen. If you can’t agree to disagree like an adult and instead resign your position, then do something else with your time instead of trying to get back on the Council. Jim Crews drives all of this with his egotistical nature and if time could be the equivalent of money wasted with his antics and long winded letters and demands, the Town of Stevensville would have a lot of excess money for funding of what truly would be for the betterment of Stevensville. Read through all of the Town Council meeting comments and this will substantiate what I am writing. Stevensville is a beautiful, friendly, happy town and should stay that way without controllers taking over at whatever cost. Please think hard about what the Mayor and Council have been through for so many months when you cast your vote. No, they are not perfect and do make mistakes like the rest of us do as well, however, it is obvious that they continue to try to make a difference for the betterment of Stevensville. Bullies at the helm will destroy the beautiful Town of Stevensville. Cynthia Taylor Corvallis

Medical tyranny

In what world is it acceptable for a 19 year-young lady to be diagnosed with a serious medical condition only to be denied treatment due to her CHOICE to decline receiving an experimental medical treatment? Not

in any world that I know of. Yet that is exactly what my granddaughter is suffering through in the Socialist state of Washington. She was diagnosed in July 2021, had appointments scheduled in August and again in September. The results of these appointments were the same. Just days before her appointment she received a call informing her that her appointment had been canceled. Upon asking why the response was that same in both cases: “Your records show that you are not vaccinated. We have vaccinated patients that qualify for that time.” Each time she asked for this information in writing, the response was “that is against our policy.” This goes way beyond medical discrimination this is, by definition, MEDICAL TYRANNY. Government controlling private business. The government promoted “Safe & Effective Vaccine” certainly is neither. According to the government’s own official VARES (Vaccine Adverse Reaction Reporting system), who’s own records state that the statistics shown represent as little as 10% of the actual cases, reports as of a few days ago the “vaccine” has caused 1,624,532 including16,766 DEATHS. Other adverse effects include Myocarditis (an inflammation of the heart muscle. This inflammation can reduce your heart’s function, a permanent debilitating condition) Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium, a sac-like structure that surrounds the heart. Also a permanent condition) along with “minor” conditions like bell’s-palsy, various nerve afflictions, many permanent, and of course, blood clots and spontaneous abortions. According to multiple qualified physician researchers (ones still honoring their oath) an additional 14,000 PLUS deaths would be attributed to the “vaccine” if not for the CDC requirement that NO ONE is considered vaccinated before 14 days have passed after receiving whatever version of the vaccination. Accept this challenge: READ THE NUREMBERG CODE, adopted back in 1947 to forever prevent inhumane and unethical human experiments like those committed by more than 38,000 German physicians. Do this, and ask yourself; HOW AM I ALLOWING MY GOVERNMENT TO VIOLATE SO MANY OF THESE STANDARDS? When the west discovered the atrocities committed in the name of science through WWII did we not consider these actions demonic? It’s time for Nuremberg 2021! Doug Bohn Victor

Still waiting, still on hold

From ashes 7/31/16 to Legal Plea Deal 8/28/17 thru the Cracks, & Gone to the Wind. Regarding M. McConnaha’s Missoulian article of 8/29/17 “Roaring Lion Fire Case: Defendants, prosecutor reach plea agreement” A review of the facts for the regulatory authorities and legal beagles is justified. First though, the initial outpouring of Bitterroot Valley-wide assistance was amazing; the kindness was overwhelmingly heartfelt and immensely appreciated! Thirteen months after the devastating Roaring Lion Fire destroyed 16 homes and cost over $11 million to fight, three of the young men received deferred sentences in Ravalli County District Court. The three agreed (8/28/17) to pay 10 percent of their income, each year, for five years, and to perform 100 hours of volunteer community service with the Forest Service each of three years. If they completed those plea deal conditions, the charge of felony and misdemeanor negligent arson will be dropped. The sentencing hearing brought about a Legal Plea Deal, in which Judge Langton pronounced he would have no role in the agreement (sentencing) due to legislative changes in 2015. “The decision is at the sole discretion of the prosecuting attorney,” said Langton. Fulbright said, “The Forest Service would determine their volunteer work.” Several strong objections were offered regarding the designated

volunteer work; and suggestion lists were provided. Nine of the 16 homeowners were in the Judd Hollow area. Most of the nine have relocated. However, a couple would like some follow through, i.e. a follow up letter from Darby District Ranger, Eric Winthers, indicating that the community service had been finished, and what was accomplished. Also, an annual accounting of the 10% of their income, held by Fulbright, needs disclosing, and delivered proportionately to the land owners, at the time of the fire, or their share distributed to their chosen entity! Time passes, as does the Bitterroot Valley’s memory, but this should not be the case for our county’s Prosecuting Attorney! There should be follow through; an upholding of the law. I have been more than patient, delivering letters, requesting in-person meetings, answers to emails, answers to various letters: 7/25/18; 11/20/20; 11/24/20; 12/8/20; 12/11/20; and 12/29/20, respectively. Waiting for answers to my requests! Losing 5+ years of life… is too soon forgotten! You, Mr. Fulbright, are negligent of follow through. You stated, “I’d rather see something that is a reminder of why you don’t do this.” The Salvation Army was the most helpful of the various organizations providing assistance. Number one of one of the provided lists of Suggested Public Services should have bene applied! You, Mr. Fulbright, held, and have dropped, the ball! Tax-paying, law-abiding citizens would appreciate your obligated/elected position, professional ethics, follow through! Scott Edson Hamilton

Open letter to Commissioners

Even though you have been empowered by the legislature to a stronger status, I am urging you to l. Replace the current chair in a timely manner. She has served tirelessly through crisis after crisis, tried to resign, and has graciously stayed on. 2. Do not replace her with a person who has no professional medical background. I understand the opportunities for nepotism at this point, but the lives of 45,000 women, men and children are in your hands, and deeply affected by your choices. 3. Let your politics rest in the background as you hire the new person. Allow him/her to use professional, established medical criteria for issuing guidelines and establishing authority. Many folks have died in our county, leaving families in mourning and financial straits. You and some of your supporters may be tired of the word “covid,” but covid isn’t tired of us. 4. Stand behind the medical folks in our county who have worked tirelessly to save lives, prevent more illness and reduce symptoms among us for 22 months without a break. Focus on other topics. There’s plenty: climate change mitigation, economic earthquakes from the national picture, small businesses closing, the worker shortage, a huge influx of new citizens, ad infinitum. I understand what a difficult year this has been. We have a vocal and angry population trying to influence school boards, the health board, the general public and social media. But common sense must prevail here, not wild assumptions based on superstition. In our County, there is a strong majority who believe in taking care of one another, and caring for the land, the children and families. Don’t let us down. Star Jameson Hamilton

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A season of transitions You see the signs of it everywhere and here in the Bitterroot it’s different every year: regardless when the calendar says that fall ends and winter begins, there are changes in how life feels, and harbingers of things to come. Just recently I unpacked some favorite sweaters and have started wearing them. The short sleeves of summer are shoved to the back of the closet. Some of my friends have packed their fly rods away and taken up their rifles. For them, fishing ends abruptly when hunting begins. For me, the transition to fly tying through the winter feels incomplete because the fishing that usually precedes it hasn’t happened. Nonetheless I look forward to the days behind the vise, hot cup of something at hand, favorite music surrounding me, and the gentle mental discipline and satisfying craft of fly tying. This year I missed my final walks with a fly rod along favorite stretches of the river during that time when days are crisply balmy or chilly and

clear, leaves turn color, and the lazy, intermittent hatches of insects dot the water and bring trout to the surface. Next year, I told myself as I watched these days pass, things will be different. Late summer drifts into autumn and the first few cold nights that bring the brilliant colored leaves of Indian Summer also brings the time my soul cries out: get out and immerse your senses in it, fully savor it all again, store up enough of it to get you through the doldrum days ahead – right now, do it – go fishing. It’s your means to engage that deep-seated inner core of yourself with something more sublime and you need it – go fishing. There still may be time – not for the turning leaves and mahogany duns and bright orange caddisflies that are waning off; but time, nonetheless, when the circumstances that have kept me from the river are resolved enough that I can act on the urge to pull on the waders, grab a small thermos of hot spiced tea, throw a sling pack or fishing vest over

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the bundled-up torso and take my fly rod for an afternoon walk along the river. Like the song that has become a personal anthem says, “It Ain’t Over Yet.” And as this season transitions into the next I haven’t lost hope – I plan to do it. One thing I have never done during my thirty-odd years of running a fly shop in Montana has been to hang a sign on the door for a day that simply says, “Gone Fishing.” Right now I’m thinking about it. Just one afternoon… at this stage in the game, what would it hurt? The turn toward rain and the early scattered snow will drive all but the intrepid anglers off the river for the season, leaving more of it to fools like me. I will have more peace and solitude, maybe amid the frenzied cackling of a flock of geese I might disturb over the unseen ridge of a gravel bar. I’ll take a handful of streamers, and look for long runs to comb out, pulling them slow and deep through good holding water. Cast, retrieve, cast further out, retrieve, repeat; step down, cast, retrieve… there’s something therapeutic about the

rhythm and repetition of it… cast, let it sink a little, retrieve… Each pattern has its own method, its own tempo and style: I’ll keep the big Black Conehead Wooly Bugger moving in long steady pulls whether I fish it fast or slow or somewhere in between; the JJ Specials do better in a series of short jerks; and for the minnow patterns I think of just one thing: make it swim. These days the minnows swim slower than they do on the 4th of July. I’ll keep that in mind, too. I’ll also take some #6 and #8 stonefly nymphs – they’re active before winter sets in – and orange caddis nymphs. I can fish those nymphs as a tandem rig or use one to get down and put a trailer behind it, maybe a small #14 or #16 softy hackle wet fly or #18 midge. And I won’t be out there without 6X, 6½X, and 7X tippet and some blue-winged olive emergers and nymphs. I’ve seen some spectacular blue-winged olive hatches when I didn’t expect them too often to be caught unprepared again. Trout season, or most of it, is winding down – and winter isn’t here, yet. In this space in between I’ll tie flies, and maybe – just maybe – hang that sign on the door and go fishing.

Hughes Creek gate: group wants it open now continued from page one public and protect access to our public lands and waters, treating private and public land rights equally,” the group states. “In the time since our letter requesting that the gate and obstructions be removed... numerous additional signs have been added to the gate, the gate and obstructions have not been removed, and County officials have stated that they do not see why this is a matter of public interest at all.” They point out

that the National Forest trail that lies beyond the locked gate leads to the Bitterroot National Forest, the Salmon National Forest, the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, and thousands of acres of recreation. “Montanans deserve access to their public lands and waters, and for their public officials to enforce laws and protect our rights. We await corrective action by the County,” state the plaintiffs in

the case. Even though the Montana Supreme Court has made two rulings indicating it is a public road and the gate needs to come down, landowners behind the gate insist that the courts have gotten it wrong in the case and believe they should take another look. At least one of the signs warns that you might get shot if you violate the prohibition and they

will see you in court later. County Commissioner Dan Huls, asked for comment on the case, said, “We are working on working through it, we are just not as fast as they want us to be, I think.” He said it’s been going on for a long time, since 1977, and nobody’s been able to solve it and called it a ‘continuing conundrum.’” “I’m very concerned about public access and private

property rights and they are both involved here,” he said. He insisted that they were working on a solution and if given more time might get something resolved. He also said the gate had been moved and he wasn’t sure if it was on private land or half public or what. “Our legal council did their best to put them off. We were hoping for more time,” he said.

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Undefeated Hamilton Broncs march on by Thomas Spencer The Hamilton Broncs football team squared off against Columbia Falls last Friday, defending their perfect record and a favorable position in the postseason class “A” bracket. In the opening minutes of the first quarter it appeared this game was going to be a close offensive shootout. The Broncs came up with an early score but then gave up a big return that put the Wildcats in the red zone. Schweikert punched in the score for the Wildcats but the Broncs produced a big push on the point after and blocked the kick. Bronc head coach Bryce Carver emphasized that, “every point matters,” an

seemed to the crowd that this was going to be a high scoring shootout between two powerful offenses. Then, the tide of the game started to shift toward the Broncs. After a strong defensive stand, the Bronc offense took over the game. “We just play very fast, our tempo is very fast,” said coach Carver. In the second quarter alone the Bronc offense posted 34 points to the Wildcats’ 0. The second quarter was the turning point of the game. The dynamic duo of Tim Zohner and Tyson Rostad were relentless, accounting for much of that second quarter surge. The offensive machines were complimented by a dominant defensive line led by Derek Saltzman and Andrew Burrows Broncs Andrew Burrows (74) and Derek Saltzman (65) were an ever-present defensive force against the who were an ever-present force Columbia Falls Wildcats. Photo by Thomas Spencer. in the Wildcat backfield. Those emphasis you could two made it near impossible for the really see on the field Wildcat offense to move the ball with that extra point. downfield. The Broncs and The Broncs will enjoy a first round Wildcats traded bye this week and watch as their scores again in the opponent is decided for the second following minutes of round of the playoffs. the first quarter. It

District volleyball tourney in Corvallis The SW ‘A’ District Volleyball Tournament will be held this Friday and Saturday in Corvallis. Stevensville will play Frenchtown on Friday at 12 noon. Hamilton will play Butte Central at 2 p.m. on Friday. Corvallis will play East Helena at 4 p.m. on Friday.

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Tyson Rostad (pictured) and Tim Zohner led a second quarter surge against the Wildcats, with the Broncs scoring 34 unanswered points. Photo by Thomas Spencer.

Florence ‘1-0 this week’ by Thomas Spencer Thursday night the Florence-Carlton Falcons faced off against the Bigfork Vikings. And, like for much of the season leading up to this game, the Falcons performed well on both sides of the ball. The Falcon defense, “came out at the start” and the “offense played a complete game,” according to head coach Pat Duchien. A pivotal part of that offensive success came from “hitting some long throws” in that game. The Falcon offense is able to spread the field and connect with receivers on deep routes. This action spreads the field and opens running lanes because defenders have to respect the pass. The Falcons certainly are playing like a championship caliber team.

This season’s perfect record has been stunning. A winning record is usually impressive, but what makes this squad different is the margin by which they are dominating opponents. Last week versus Bigfork, 63-26, the week before that against Whitehall/ Harrison, 54-7, the week before that 45-7 versus Loyola. The Falcons have not only maintained an 8-0 season thus far but have done so convincingly. Perhaps 10 years in the making, after Thursday night’s win against Bigfork, the Falcons are well positioned heading into the first round of the Class “B” playoffs starting next weekend. The last four years the Falcons have explored ever deeper into post-season play and

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Trapper Creek students win 9/11 Essay Contest. Caitlin Miller (right) from Hamilton, wrote about, ‘’The People Rise Up From the Crumbling Destruction I A Testament To The Strength We Showed As A Nation’’. Karl Waterbury (left) from Hot Springs, Montana, wrote how 9/11 completely changed air travel forever. According to Jeff Price, Aviation Security Expert, ‘’a lot of us were surprised it hadn’t happened sooner.’’ Trapper Creek Recreation Supervisor Clarence Ferguson said that both students did an excellent job writing about 9/11.

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Six common myths about the flu debunked Fall has arrived, and so has the annual flu season — a time when a runny nose may turn into a nasty bout of the influenza virus. While flu is most serious for older Americans and individuals with certain chronic conditions, it can affect people of all ages. In some cases, it may lead to hospitalization, significant health complications and even death. Last season, an estimated 38 million people got the flu and there were 22,000 flurelated deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency says flu activity was lower than usual during the 2020-2021 season because of reduced travel, social distancing and masking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Influenza activity often begins to increase in October in the U.S., with the peak months typically being December through February. However, the CDC warns this season could start early and be more severe, citing reduced population immunity as a factor, due to lack of flu virus activity since March 2020. The CDC says getting the flu vaccine early is the best way to help protect yourself and your loved ones from the virus. This year, the agency is recommending it for everyone 6 months and older, with few exceptions.

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helped me to have evening and weekend classes to choose from. My last semester of college I wasn’t able to work because I had classes every day, where before I tried to stack all my classes on Tuesday and Thursday, so that I could work. But even then, I couldn’t work the required 20 hours a week to receive most benefits and was kicked off of food stamps. More access to on-site child care would have been huge. And child care that was outside the Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. My kid did go to a daycare in the “X” buildings, but it only paid for the hours I was physically in class or at work, so if I had an hour or two between those things, I ended up paying for it. There were some days I needed three different babysitters to make it to all of my classes. I’m so eternally grateful to my professors who allowed my kid to come to class with me. I don’t think I could have succeeded in college without them. UM News: “Maid” is a worldwide hit on Netflix, your book was a New York Times best-seller and you’ve spotlighted Missoula as a haven for writers. Yet, you were somewhat infamously rejected from UM’s MFA program. What have you gleaned about academic barriers and success? Land: I fought to move to Missoula. My kid’s dad fights change. I could not simply move to another state. I could not afford to. I could barely afford to apply to UM’s MFA program, let alone five others. I heard many reasons for my rejection, from I’d already learned everything (in my two years as an undergrad) that I could from the teachers who taught graduate-level classes, to my not being a “supported”

writer (meaning no trust fund or spouse), but I have always suspected that the rejection was from my being pregnant with my second daughter as a single mom. A professor had told me once that “babies don’t belong in MFA workshops.” Whatever the reason was, since I’d become friends with a lot of MFA students because they were closer to my age, it felt personal. It hurt. I didn’t really see it as an academic barrier until I started seriously considering a career as a professional writer and that teaching in academia would not be an option. Currently, I only see teaching in an academia setting as reason as to why an MFA is necessary, and often that’s not a guarantee. UM News: What writers inspire you? Land: All writers inspire me, honestly. The ones who do the most are those who are vulnerable in telling their truths. Who cry at readings. Those who are marginalized and not part of the white male trope who often dominate best-seller lists. Every writer inspires me. UM News: Do you have any rituals as a writer or habits you’ve developed over years? Land: When I was starting out as a freelancer, I did it with a sleeping baby in my lap, on the floor in the living room in our apartment at low-income housing. I moved to the kitchen table to write “Maid” on an 11” MacBook Air someone had gifted me when my youngest was in daycare. I rely on playlists. Now, well, I’m getting a sheshed, and that’s pretty exciting. Being home with three kids in a pandemic does not make for good writing space. I hope to be able to stare at a wall in silence for a few days … or weeks … and

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TRICT 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 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

rect. 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 abovenamed 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 cor-

___________________ Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DIS-

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

___________________ 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,

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___________________ 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 ___________________ RICHARD A. WEBER 345 West Main Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 Telephone: 406/363-6888 Fax: 406/363-2972 Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNT In Re the Estate of: LYNN M. ROCH, aka LYNN MIREILLE ROCH; Deceased. Case No.: DP-21Dept. No. 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 Richard A.Weber, 345 West Main, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. Dated this 18th day of October, 2021. Richard A. Weber Personal Representative BS 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 ___________________ John S. Masar LionWood Law, PLLC 115 W. 3rd St., Ste. 103 Stevensville, MT 59870 (406) 625-2682 jmasar@lionwoodlaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VERNON DEAN VANCE, a/k/a Dean V. Vance, a/k/a Dean Vance, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-41-20210000131 Dept. No.: 2 JENNIFER B. LINT 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 RAMONA E. VANCE, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o LionWood Law, PLLC, 115 W. 3rd Street, Suite 103, Stevensville, Montana 59870, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 22nd day of October, 2021. RAMONA E. VANCE, Personal Representative c/o LionWood Law, PLLC 115 W. 3rd St., Ste. 103 Stevensville, MT 59870 LionWood Law, LLC John S. Masar Attorney for Personal Representative BS 10/27, 11/3, 11/10

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

Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a 75% chance of rain, high of 50°, humidity of 64%. West southwest wind 6 to 15 mph. The record high for today is 73° set in 1937. Expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with a 55% chance of scattered rain, overnight low of 31°. Southwest wind 2 to 13 mph. The wind chill for tonight could reach 30°. The record low for tonight is 13° set in 1919. Thursday, skies will be mostly cloudy with a 35% chance of isolated rain, high of 56°, humidity of 81%.

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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.

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Weather History Oct. 27, 1962 - An early season winter storm over New England blanketed northern Maine with seven to 16 inches of snow and southeastern New England with up to three inches of snow. Worcester, Mass. received a record 4.7 inches of snow. Oct. 28, 1987 - Thunderstorms over the San Joaquin Valley of California produced three-quarters of an inch of rain in 30 minutes at Placerville and caused numerous power outages due to lightning. Rain diminished in the northeastern United States but flooding continued.

Peak Times AM PM 5:39-7:39 6:05-8:05 6:30-8:30 6:55-8:55 7:20-9:20 7:45-9:45 8:09-10:09 8:33-10:33

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Sunset 6:27 p.m. 6:25 p.m. 6:24 p.m. 6:22 p.m. 6:21 p.m. 6:19 p.m. 6:18 p.m.

Moonrise 11:15 p.m. Prev Day 12:21 a.m. 1:32 a.m. 2:45 a.m. 4:00 a.m. 5:17 a.m.

Moonset 2:58 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 4:06 p.m. 4:32 p.m. 4:54 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:35 p.m.

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Last Week's Almanac & Growing Degree Days Date 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24

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Low 34 45 41 41 34 40 34

Normals Precip 57/32 0.00" 56/32 0.00" 56/31 0.00" 55/31 0.01" 55/31 0.36" 54/31 0.09" 54/30 0.06"

Farmer's Growing Degree Days Date Degree Days Date Degree Days 10/18 1 10/22 0 10/19 5 10/23 0 10/20 2 10/24 0 10/21 1 Growing degree days are calculated by taking the average temperature for the day and subtracting the base temperature (50 degrees) from the average to assess how many growing days are attained.

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