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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Petitions to A new day for Bitterroot College recall Stevi mayor denied by Victoria Howell Two petitions filed by Leanna Rodabaugh to recall Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey have been deemed deficient by the county attorney’s office. Rodabaugh is the Stevensville woman who got a recall petition on the ballot last year which ultimately failed in the November election. The reasons for these new recall petitions are similar to last year’s in that they have to do with two agreements between the Town of Stevensville and service providers, one for utility billing services and one for an online platform. Rodabaugh alleges that Mayor Dewey violated his oath of office by signing a three-year contract for services with MySidewalk, Inc. that had not been authorized by the Stevensville Town Council in accordance with Section 7-3203(7), MCA. The petition alleges that Dewey circumvented the Town of Stevensville Purchasing Policy and that signing this contract for services without Town Council approval precluded the public’s right to know and participate. The petition did not note whether the purchases are contained in the department’s current fiscal year budget or the Town’s current Capital Improvement budget and did not say how much the contract was for. The actual signed contract does provide the amount as $23,000 for an annual subscription fee. The other recall petition makes the same allegations, only for a three-year contract for services with Billing Document Services, Inc. No amount is specified. With both petitions, the County Attorney’s office determined that the form requirement that the petition sets out a general statement of the reasons for the recall had been met. The office added a note on both of the petition memorandums: “In accordance with Montana law, our Office is reviewing this petition only for legal sufficiency of its form, based on the statements that Ms. Rodabaugh has sworn are true. If the validity of the statements are challenged prior to the election, then the accuracy of Ms. Rodabaugh’s statements supporting the petition will be a question for the District Court.” However, the petitions were deemed deficient for three reasons. First, the previous expenses related to last year’s recall election have not been reimbursed by the petitioner. They amount to $2,385.55 and include 49.25 hours of attorney’s time and two hours of staff time, ballot stock costs, printing costs, and the cost of publishing notice of the recall election. Secondly, the petitions must be accompanied by a written statement containing the reasons for the desired recall in no more than 200 words. And thirdly, the petitioner must swear before a person authorized to administer oaths that the written statements are true. Because Rodabaugh failed to meet these requirements, Deputy County Attorney Clay Leland deemed the recall petitions “deficient.”

Local and state officials and county commissioners attended a swearing in ceremonylast week for the trustees of the new Bitterroot Valley Community College District. Members of the current board are Linda Doughty, Don Gardner, Ran Pigman, Janet Woodburn, Sue Smith, Gary Carlson and Marci Smith.

Bitterroot Valley Community College District trustees sworn in by Michael Howell The Montana legislature passed a joint resolution in March creating the Bitterroot Valley Community College District. On Wednesday, May 12, the first Trustees were sworn in by Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntsen. Montana Commissioner of Higher Education Clay Christian was also present and welcomed the new trustees, saying the new community college will be a great addition to the state’s educational institutions in its new capacity. Operating as the Bitterroot College University of Montana, the school was

Rodabaugh ejected from Stevi council meeting by Victoria Howell The Stevensville Town Council had a full agenda at its May 13 meeting. One of the items that the council discussed was a reflooring and sealing of the baby portion of the town swimming pool. The council did not vote on the pool issue, so there was no public comment on that agenda item. However, citizen Leanna Rodabaugh attempted to comment on the pool and ended up being forced to leave the meeting. The work on the pool has already been completed but Mayor Brandon Dewey said he had placed the item on the agenda to discuss with the council how this $17,500 project would be funded. Dewey said the Town had budgeted about $10,000 of the repair in the current fiscal year’s capital improvement budget. The Town has also applied for a grant from the Stevensville Community Foundation for approximately $6-7000. The mayor said that some money could come from the Parks and Recreation budget. Dewey said the cost of the project would potentially be covered through these sources and the Town would not be over budget on this project. He said he felt the repairs were important to complete before the opening of the pool on June 7th. See STEVI, page 12

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essentially an outreach extension of the University of Montana with no local control over its operation or program offerings. Montana has a few independent college districts in Dillon, Miles City and the Flathead Velley. In March of 2020, the voters approved establishing an independent two-year college district in the Bitterroot, but at the same time they rejected a levy designed to support the district. Finding the funds to support the independent school district will be the first of several herculean tasks set for the new board of trustees. The new board of trustees will meet for the first time on Monday, June 7, at 5:30

p.m. in the County Commissioners’ room in the County Administration building in Hamilton. They plan to meet on the first Monday of every month thereafter. “There is no playbook for this,” said Linda Doughty, Chairman of the new board. ”It hasn’t been done in 52 years.” But she was undaunted by the immensity of the task ahead and eager to get on with the mission. According to Doughty, one of the first considerations will be whether to hire a President of the College or appoint an Interim President to serve immediately See COLLEGE, page 12

Star owners purchase Idaho paper Jesse and Sasha Mullen, owners of the Bitterroot Star, have announced their purchase of the St. Maries Gazette Record newspaper in St. Maries, Idaho. The Mullens also own the Silver State Post and the Philipsburg Mail, as well as Browsing Bison bookstore with locations in Deer Lodge and Philipsburg and coming soon to Stevensville. The Mullens partnered with People’s Bank of Deer Lodge to finance the purchase. “We’re grateful Dan and Cindy Hammes entrusted us to be the new caretakers of the Gazette Record,” Jesse Mullen said. The Gazette Record was founded in 1906 and has been operated by the Hammes family since 1958. In addition to publishing the Gazette Record, Dan Hammes wrote a regular conservative column for the Spokesman Review in Spokane. The Hammes say they look forward to retirement. “We can all agree that scales lie. Mirrors, however, are beacons of truth,” Dan Hammes said in his farewell column. “The fact is we’re getting old and it’s time to do something else.” “The decision to sell and retire did not come easy,” he added. “We think this is a great fit for Benewah County (Idaho) and neighboring communities. Jesse and Sasha know the community newspaper business very well and that, combined with our great staff, ensures they will continue to produce a quality product.” The Gazette Record reaches nearly 8,000 readers near Lake Coeur d’Alene in the Idaho panhandle. It can be found online at www.gazetterecord.com.

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Hamilton Packing is Business of the Year by Victoria Howell Hamilton Packing Company has been named Business of the Year by the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce. The business, located at 692 Hwy 93 N in Hamilton, is owned by Jason and LaRynn Schlange. The Schlanges purchased Hamilton Packing Company from Marty and Kim Auch in August of 2019, just a few short months before COVID-19 hit. They were able to weather the pandemic and even grow the business during that time. Jason Schlange was born and raised in Northern California. He started in the meat business at 19, working at R&R Quality Meats & Seafood in Redding. He spent almost 20 years there, learning about the business from the bottom up. He started as a grinder, eventually became a manager and finally part owner. He says he developed a passion for the meat cutting business. It fit with his lifestyle as an outdoorsman, hunting and fishing. “I started there because I wanted to cut my own game,” he says. Jason and LaRynn started visiting the valley

about eight years ago. They realized they wanted something more country and rural and a better place to raise their two kids. Montana fit the bill and when Hamilton Packing came up for sale, they bought it. “As Redding grew, I wanted to take it back a notch,” says Jason, “to a more country way of life, a more ‘old school’ place to raise our kids. The Auchs were selling out and it was a good fit for us.” The house right next to the shop was part of the deal and that makes it very convenient for the Schlanges. “It’s a blessing to be right here and able to focus on the business,” said Jason. Jason says this type of shop is important for a community – “people need a place to have their game and livestock processed, and people want local meat.” He said that there was actually an uptick in business during 2020 as people became worried about food security during the pandemic. He said they try to keep their products as local as possible. Sometimes, it’s just not possible. For example, there are only two tritips per beef, so he has to buy some beef from out of state, but he is careful where and whom

he buys from. He said that as they grow, they are able to have even more local products on hand. Jerky is still a signature product that was developed by the Auchs and has a great following. He has kept the Auch recipes but is also adding flavors of his own. He’s also adding other gourmet meat products, like pineapple-bacon brats, mango-habanero brats and honey pepper jerky, as well as pineapple teriyaki chicken thighs, a popular addition. They cut, grind and wrap their beef and pork daily. All the burger is from local beef. They also custom cut steaks for the public on

request. They also have a number of wholesale customers, supplying restaurants with local meat. Anyone is welcome to come in, for a bunch of burger patties or just one steak. LaRynn mostly handles the office side of the business. The couple shares a commitment to making their business the very best it can be. “Quality and customer service at its best” is their motto. “If you can sustain that, says Jason, “you can succeed.” Hamilton Packing Company will be honored at the Chamber awards banquet on May 22 at Bitterroot River Inn.

Jason and LaRynn Schlange, owners of Hamilton Packing Company which has been named Business of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Victoria Howell.

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Editorial My apologies to Stevensville

If a week goes by without a comment about the paper, I think that’s a good thing. I think it means that readers are generally satisfied with the content. However, when readers feel strongly enough to call the office, come into the office, or post comments on social media in frustration, I listen. Last week I ran a cartoon that did not reflect well on Stevensville schools. I want to say that I am deeply sorry that I let that cartoon get by. It won’t happen again. Coming off a year like the one we just had, it was a low blow. Although nasty letters are pretty common in the Star, nasty cartoons are not. These satirical cartoons were a new addition, meant to get people to perhaps think about their community in a way they hadn’t thought of before. For example, in thinking about last week’s cartoon, I can see that there’s some validity in considering that you can fix up the physical aspect of the school, but if you don’t work on what happens inside the school, you haven’t really addressed the whole picture. No doubt there are good people, like our Stevensville teachers, who might agree. Starting pay for Montana teachers is some of the lowest in the nation. The latest data from the National Center of Education Statistics shows that the average salary for Montana teachers in their first two years was $35,940 in 2017, or nearly $8,000 lower than the national average. A 2019 survey conducted by Montana State University indicated the median salary for teachers in their first three years was below $34,000 (from Montana Free Press). Nevertheless, nearly every cartoon has been offensive to at least some people, almost like picking a scab off a wound that has a better chance of healing if you leave it alone. I’m going to fall back on the old adage that if you can’t say something nice, don’t say it at all. I can’t see that these cartoons are serving any good purpose, at least not at this time. I don’t know if there’s any hope for the letters, either, but I will continue to follow our long-time policy, with very few exceptions, of running all letters. I think that’s where we’ll leave it for now. Victoria Howell Editor

Letters The rise and fall of the Third Reich

I’m rereading “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich” by William Shirer. It’s a definitive account of the rise of Nazi Germany written by someone who witnessed it. The book describes the lie that Hitler promoted to galvanize his followers, how he incited and led a failed attack/overthrow of a legitimately elected government, the destruction of the German Parliament building, and how Hitler claimed he was the only one who could solve Germany’s problems. The author describes how Hitler and his enablers sought revenge on those who opposed them, even those in their own party, and how they scorned the free press. Shirer discusses the significance of rallies, the importance his followers placed on flags, and how Hitler sought to restore Germany to “greatness”. The book outlines relationships between the Nazis and right-wing para-military groups and the right-wing church. Science was altered and only “German” science was promoted. Shirer writes of Hitler’s denigration of foreigners and how he blamed “the other” for Germany’s

economic and social woes. The author describes how the Nazis went to great lengths to suppress votes of certain groups and Hitler’s strong emphasis on nationalism. He also describes how the Nazis had their own media outlet and placed party loyalty over truth. This classic book is an important read and clearly documents the Nazi authoritarian government’s rise to power. One would hate to think that the very things described in “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich” could happen in the United States. Gary Milner Corvallis

White privilege

Something I am sick of hearing lately is White Privilege.. According to an article I read it is an advantage that protects white people against any form of discrimination related to their ethnicity and race. Ethnicity is defined as a group of people who identify with each other based on common ancestral, social, cultural or national experiences. Race is a category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits. Well that can describe almost any country in the world as many countries share distinctive physical traits and ancestral and cultural experiences. I grew up where we had groups of different nationalities, from black to Jewish, to Italian, Irish, German and Polish. Each of these groups of people also at one time or another experienced discrimination based on their looks and cultural background. P.S. also based on their last name! If you have not grown up in the East especially in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s you will not have any idea what i am talking about. But, i have seen prejudice against each of these groups through out my life time and it did not matter what the color or ancestral background they came from in the past. Many of these groups were poor, went to schools of lesser quality, had slurs thrown at them, denied jobs because of nationality or looks and had to overcome struggles many do not face today. My father could not speak English when he first started Grammar School and no one in the educational system spoke his language nor did he get any special interpreter! He had to learn English quick. Because his family came from another country, he was considered dumb and called ethnic slurs by others and teachers alike. He had to work hard at school and later in life to overcome the disadvantages he experienced in life. So there is not anyone group of people who can claim poor me! The advantages for any adult and child today are far greater than any of us who are older have had in the past. Saying someone had white privilege is labeling any white person unfairly and is racist! You don’t know what their background was nor what they may have had to contend with in life. I am sick of the Liberal college professors and now our school systems trying to divide our country if you don’t like it here please leave. We are a melting pot that has become melted together and we need to get along, not regurgitating hateful meaningless rhetoric thought up by the liberals to divide and destroy this country. Dee Gibney Hamilton

Subdivision or… HOA People who purchase lots, where they are described as being part of a Homeowners Association in Montana, are being misled when they believe a board is obligated to enforce the covenant outlined in the HOA agreement. This loophole allows for any homeowner to violate any and all covenants, whenever it pleases them. According to where I live, the HOA was

incorporated for the sole purpose to maintain the road. There is nothing referencing that this association has anything to do with the original restrictive covenants or any enforcement or those covenants. The paragraph above should shock the residents of this HOA. It indicates that following the dozens of covenants is strictly voluntary! Meaning the following: the payment of dues is not obligated; 2) building restrictions are non-existent; 3) the number or tenants allowed is unlimited; 4) the harvesting and selling off of timber is unrestricted. I received this information during May of 2020. Homeowners who purchased their property after that date should have been made aware of the serious inconsistencies of our covenants. Richard Schwinger Hamilton

Senator Tester is standing up for Montana values

Recently, our state’s conservation champion, U.S. Senator Jon Tester, reintroduced the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act (BCSA), a responsible, Montana-made, conservation bill designed to protect our outdoor way of life. Senator Tester first introduced BCSA at the request of the local community and timber industry. BCSA is a three part plan to support a sustainable timber economy, outdoor recreation and conservation. The landmark legislation would create new job opportunities while conserving thousands of acres of mixed use recreation areas and adding almost 80,000 acres of public lands to the Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Mission Mountains wilderness areas. These are the places that define our iconic Montana landscape and support our bustling $7.1 billion outdoor recreation economy. In order to keep Montana the Last Best Place, we must protect our waterways, our public access and our future. Senator Tester is listening to the 75% of Montanans who support BCSA, standing up for our Montana values and wild spaces. Per usual, Senator Steve Daines and Representative Matt Rosendale are nowhere to be found. It’s high time for the rest of the Montana Congressional delegation to remember who they work for and support BCSA. Nicola Laverack Stevensville

Conspiracy theorists

Regarding the comment on “conspiracy theorists” by Miss Thomas, I am reminded of the very beginning of the book “The Unseen Hand, An Introduction Into The Conspiratorial View Of History” by A. Ralph Epperson in which he explains that there are two theories of history: 1. Poopoo happens by accident and 2. Men make poopoo happen. Pick one. As for a return to the fifties, one need only read the book, “The Iron Curtain Over America” by John Beaty. The truth is out there but ya gotta go find it and read it. Frank Novotny Victor

More about Mary

Mary Fahnenstock-Thomas’ (MFT) recent piece has some points to which I have to respond as she used ad hominem attacks on my husband and me as well as Frank Novotny, who debated her last opinion piece. Her

attacks sound like racism which liberals use to denigrate those who would disagree with their points. But again, like her previous message, she doesn’t use facts to back up her opinion, nor does she state ideas clearly. However, she has finally clarified the main idea from the last opinion piece the Bitterroot Star published. The main idea from the last piece she wrote is “either/or” illogical thinking and one that presents a false dilemma. She needs to know that in-depth thinking has many more choices than the two she presented. “…We can choose a government that serves the corporations and wealthy people who buy into politicians’ campaigns, OR… we can choose a government that tries to serve all of us endeavoring to level the playing field so that we can all pursue our individual happiness.” Is Mary happy with the Biden Government taking away thousands of jobs from Americans on his first day in office destroying THEIR happiness and well-being? Is she happy with Biden inviting covid and other disease-ridden criminals and illegals to come in threatening our health, well-being, and our financial stability? Is she happy with supporting foreigners rather than our own people? Is she happy that the US DEBT level is now LARGER than our economy? Is that what she means by “leveling the playing field?” Destroying America and its people? OR… does she recognize that Biden is doing that very thing with his 16 MILLION DOLLAR book deals with corporations and speeches that he gives for six figure amounts to wealthy people? Anyone like Mary who seems to want others to suffer, to lose their jobs and to possibly increase the chances of catching Covid or other diseases, is not a worthy debate opponent. Or as Martin Luther King stated, “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” Helen Sabin Corvallis

Democracy or republic?

Both, but neither. We are actually a Constitutional Democratic Republic. A Republic because we use representatives in government. A Democratic Republic because we, the people, elect these representatives. They are not appointed or birthright. A Constitutional Democratic Republic because we have a document, the Constitution, which lays out our form of government and how to implement it. That’s why our elected officials take an oath to honor and defend our Constitution. To break that oath and pledge fealty to another country or an individual is treason. Most of us learned all this in grade school. Many have apparently forgotten. The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania conducts an annual Civics Knowledge Survey. In 2016 only 26% could name all three branches of government. 21% could name only one branch. 31% could not name any branch. Imagine if the vast majority of these people were concentrated in only one political party? What if they would not or could not get truthful information? We have the knowledge of the world at our fingertips, available in nanoseconds, on a device we carry in our pocket. Why do we remain so ignorant? Are we too stubborn to learn? Mark Van Loon Hamilton

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Jaime Devlin is Businessperson of the Year

by Victoria Howell

Jaime Devlin, owner of A2Z Personnel with offices in Hamilton and Stevensville, has been named Businessperson of the Year by the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce. Devlin grew up in Lolo and is a graduate of Sentinel High School. She started doing personnel work in May of 2000. She took a break for five years to work in the construction industry. She moved to Stevensville in 2012 while she was general manager of A2Z in Missoula, Helena and Hamilton. In 2015, she bought A2Z Personnel from her mother. Devlin said that, after her kids, her passion is “developing others.” She says she’s in the business of “building relationships, both at work and after work.” She said A2Z “covers all my needs. It helps me grow people. I love community involvement. Having A2Z allows me to have my hands in a bunch of different pots.” Devlin says her personal and business philosophy “are one and the same – developing relationships. I go at life with the perspective of how many lives I can touch and change for the better.” Along with A2Z Personnel, she owns

A2Z Payroll Services and is a partner in William and Williams, a commercial property company. Devlin says that since 2015, A2Z Personnel has grown about six times over. In 2020, business growth was 30% over the previous year and so far this year it’s up 48% over last year. She said they are recruiting workers

from all states and Puerto Rico to help fill the current worker shortage. “We’ve had to be creative to expand our pool of applicants,” she said. A2Z Personnel represents about 400 employers and to date this year they’ve put 300 people to work and project about 800 placements by year’s end.

“All that money stays in our local economy,” says Devlin. “These people that work for us spend their money here. Our businesses are all local. We don’t have any contracts out of our county.” The core values of A2Z Personnel are integrity, ethics, humor and fun, creativity, and health. The company word of the year is “level up” – “we always strive to be the best versions of ourselves,” said Devlin. She said it’s mandatory that her staff works on personal growth and development along with professional growth. Devlin is leading her staff by example. She is in her ninth year on the board of the Stevensville Playhouse, serving five years as vice president. She’s active in the Chamber of Commerce, currently on the board and a past president. She’s a board member of Project 59870 and serves on the Western Heritage Days and Creamery Picnic committees and is a Stevensville Civic Club member. She’s also a member of the American Staffing Association and serves on the Stevensville Town Council. “When you work on yourself and grow, you’re able to touch more lives,” said Devlin. Devlin will be recognized along with other honorees at the Chamber of Commerce awards banquet on May 22 in Hamilton.

CDC recommends Pfizer vaccine for use in adolescents On May 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include individuals aged 12 years and older. On May 12, CDC’s independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for people 12 and older and CDC Director accepted those recommendations. COVID-19 Vaccine providers can

begin to vaccinate this age group today. The FDA has updated the Fact Sheets for Healthcare Providers Administering the Vaccine (Vaccination Providers) and for Recipients and Caregivers with information to reflect the use of the vaccine in the adolescent population, including the benefits and risks of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine. The updated fact sheets can be found at the links under resources below.

On Friday, the ACIP’s recommendations will be published in an MMWR and updated clinical considerations will be found at https://www.cdc. gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-byproduct/clinical-considerations. html. COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines may now be administered without regard to timing. This includes simultaneous administration of COVID-19 vaccines and other

vaccines on the same day, as well as co-administration within 14 days. It is unknown whether reactogenicity is increased with coadministration, including with other vaccines known to be more reactogenic, such as adjuvanted vaccines. When deciding whether to co-administer with COVID-19 vaccines, providers should consider whether the patient is behind or at risk of becoming behind on recommended vaccines and the reactogenicity profile of

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The vaccine hesitancy hardline As public health officials across the state struggle to boost vaccination rates, Montana’s staunchest vaccine skeptics are celebrating a major legislative win and drawing a firm line on COVID-19. by Alex Sakariassen Montana Free Press In late February, the 67th Montana Legislature appeared to have reached an impasse in the state’s longrunning debate about vaccination. House lawmakers deadlocked on a proposal to relax state vaccine requirements, effectively killing a bill that had generated 2,791 phone calls and emails from constituents urging its passage. For House Bill 415’s proponents, the defeat was reminiscent of similar legislative disappointments from the 2019 session, and it hit hard. “That was just a deflating moment for a lot of people,” Maria Wyrock, director of the grassroots group Montanans for Vaccine Choice, told Montana Free Press. But in the session’s final days, those same proponents watched from the House gallery as the gears of Montana’s political engine shifted in their favor. It took little more than a month for HB 415’s original sponsor, Rep. Jennifer Carlson, R-Manhattan, to shepherd a new version of her proposal into law. And while House Bill 702 was a relative latecomer to the session’s proceedings, it quickly outpaced other measures in driving public comment, with legislative services reporting 8,078 phone calls and emails in support of the bill and 77 in opposition. The message echoing through much of the supporting testimony painted the issue as a matter of privacy, personal choice and nondiscrimination. “My whole point of [HB] 702 was I don’t care if you get a vaccine or not,” Carlson said. “It’s none of my business. But we should not be discriminating against people from basic services and employment because of their private medical choice.” Rep. Jennifer Carlson, R-Manhattan, speaks about House Bill 702 on the House floor. Credit: Screenshot courtesy of Montana Public Affairs Network The passage of HB 702 was a

major victory for vaccine skeptics in Montana, who have pushed the issue since 2015 and launched a concerted effort this year to rally public support to their cause. Prior to the session, MTVC distributed a citizen guide to creating impactful emails to send to lawmakers. A separate group, Montanans for Health and Family Rights, put out multiple calls on social media for supporters to show up at the Capitol for critical votes on HB 702, and hosted a “pray for liberty and health” gathering in the rotunda hours before the bill went to the House floor on May 26. “More people are seeing that this is not just about a small, niche issue,” Wyrock said. “The level of support was astounding.” Under the new law, private businesses and government agencies cannot deny people goods, services, educational opportunities, health care access or employment based on their vaccination status. Gov. Greg Gianforte amended the bill to allow hospitals to ask employees to volunteer their vaccination status, and to exempt certain long-term care facilities from the law if compliance conflicts with federal health regulations. Debate over vaccination in Montana has reached a critical point in the past month, and not solely due to HB 702’s sudden trajectory into law. County health officials around the state report a considerable slowdown in vaccination rates for COVID-19, mirroring a national trend that many attribute to widespread public hesitancy. Ravalli County Health Director Tiffany Webber told MTFP this week that after an initial surge in interest this spring, the vaccination rate in the Bitterroot Valley has “hit a wall.” A total is tough to estimate, she said, since private pharmacies receive their doses directly from the federal government, but she guesses 30% of the Bitterroot’s eligible population is fully vaccinated. In response to the slowdown, her office is now planning to visit area businesses to offer the vaccine and create incentives such as prize drawings as they have for other vaccines. The forces driving hesitancy about the COVID-19 vaccine vary widely, from basic uncertainty about a shot that has yet to win full FDA approval to concerns involving infertility, microchips and DNA alteration that have been widely debunked by medical experts. According to a survey conducted this spring by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, 51% of Montanans surveyed had yet to receive the vaccine. Of those, 17% said they probably would not get the vaccine, and 27% said they definitely won’t, with concerns about side effects, safety and the speed at which the vaccine was developed topping the list of reasons why. The past month has demonstrated for Webber just how emotionally charged those concerns can be. She said she fielded a call recently from a man convinced the vaccine contained microchips, and recalls his wife pleading in the background

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for the county to stop administering it. Though she endeavors to respect people’s beliefs, her frustrations with residents who don’t take the threat of COVID-19 to heart run equally deep, carved out by a year of her department’s authority being challenged by calls for continued tourism and large-scale events like rodeos. That experience had led her to the conclusion that many unvaccinated Bitterroot residents agree with the survey’s 27% of stalwart vaccine refusers — enough that she said getting the immunization rate much higher will

looked at me. She said, ‘You know I’m on the other side of this.’ And I said, ‘I know.’” Much of what Crum has embraced since then butts heads with the body of medical science the CDC, FDA and scores of health care professionals rely on to inform the public. She’s not a potential convert to the COVID-19 vaccine, but neither does she seek to block access for those who wish to get it. In a nation increasingly divided by personal perceptions of truth, Crum holds tight to a belief that personal choice and privacy should be protected, and an unwavering faith in

I mean, there’s times when you just think to yourself, ‘Are we on another planet? Are we living on another planet down here, or what’s going on?’ Because the anti-vax movement is very well spoken, very well organized. They’re the most organized they’ve ever been.”

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be difficult. “It’s definitely an uphill battle,” she said. “I mean, there’s times when you just think to yourself, ‘Are we on another planet? Are we living on another planet down here, or what’s going on?’ Because the anti-vax movement is very well spoken, very well organized. They’re the most organized they’ve ever been.” Health officials are unlikely to make inroads with those most fervently refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Whether religious, political or personal, their convictions run strong. Jolene Crum made her beliefs a core component of her 2020 bid for a Montana House seat in Bozeman. She lost that bid to Democratic Rep. Kelly Kortum. But the issue is as fresh for her today as it was last fall, and with only the slightest nudge, she’s prepared to dive headlong into the sea of vaccine skepticism. Crum’s path from a bachelor’s degree in biotech from Montana State University to staunch supporter of vaccine choice didn’t start with literature challenging the medical status quo, but rather with parenthood. As a mother of five, she said, she grew tired of taking her kids to the doctor for immunizations and returning home to deal with three-day fevers. Crum added that her eldest child had a serious adverse reaction to one vaccine — specifically a condition called ITP that results in low blood cell levels — that required hospitalization. When the time came to vaccinate her youngest son, she’d changed her thinking, putting her at odds with a family physician she’d long respected. “I took baby number five in to my doctor that had been with me for all the four other ones and I said, ‘We’re not doing any of the vaccines. We’re done,’” Crum said. “And she just

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the human body’s natural defenses. “There’s fear on both sides,” Crum said. “There’s people who are truly afraid of this virus. And on the other side of this, there’s people who are truly afraid of losing their freedom.” In many ways, the timing couldn’t have been more favorable for proponents of HB 702. Carlson said the heightened awareness of vaccination brought on by the pandemic, coupled with emergent criticism of staff vaccine policies at hospitals, put the issue at center stage this spring. She recognizes that her bill was branded as an “anti-vax” measure, but argues that her intent was not to block vaccination, but merely to protect people who opt against it from discrimination. She adds that another of her bills, House Bill 334, sought that same end. The measure relaxes requirements around medical exemptions for vaccines by allowing any health care provider authorized to administer immunizations to grant such an exemption. HB 334, which was signed into law last month, fueled 789 messages of support to lawmakers and 60 in opposition. David Dunn, a former Republican state representative from Kalispell, carried a similar bill during his lone term in 2019. As a result of that sponsorship, he said, he was politically branded as an anti-vaxxer — a label he, like Carlson, refutes. Dunn won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, and tried unsuccessfully to persuade others in his family not to get it. His position stems from a distrust of pharmaceutical companies and a belief that people who have personal or religious aversions to vaccination shouldn’t face impediments to enrolling their kids in school or daycare. But, he said, if people do want to get vaccinated,

everyone should have that access. “Really all you can do is lovingly tell people your opinion, and you can’t force anyone to believe what you believe,” Dunn said. It’s when efforts to boost vaccination rates translate into mandates from employers or schools that the rallying cry grows strongest among the skeptical, and the CDC’s recent recommendation that the Pfizer vaccine be administered to children age 12 to 15 has only amplified that call. Wyrock said that while MTVC isn’t actively recruiting, she and other members of her group are being “actively pursued” by people relocating to Montana from California, Oregon and other states where some private companies and universities have made the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory, and where public support for proof of vaccination requirements is strong. “They want to get involved and see what they can do to stop vaccine mandates in Montana,” Wyrock said, “because they’re fleeing those states where there’s vaccine mandates.” With the temperature of the issue running so high the past few months, Wyrock acknowledges that people’s convictions have at times taken a dark turn. Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, reported receiving what he called “threatening” text messages in early February that referenced his vote against a vaccine discrimnation bill. In Ravalli County, Webber said, one of her biggest goals in crafting a COVID-19 vaccine message is “not getting shot” — a not-so-veiled reference to the death threats she said her office received last year. “I don’t wear my badge in public,” Webber said. “For a long while, I had the sheriff escort me to any of my meetings that were off campus or any of my board of health [meetings]. We will not be pushing people to vaccinate, but we will be educating, encouraging and giving incentives.” Wyrock said she doesn’t condone offensive or threatening actions by her members, noting that MTVC has a strict code of conduct and rules for ethical behavior. The organization’s whole philosophy, she said, is “to get the education to the people who want it.” She added that there are definitely people out there who take their positions to menacing extremes, but if they were ever within her group’s ranks, “I’ve weeded them out over the years.” That HB 702 and HB 334 are now law constitutes an unprecedented legislative victory for Wyrock and others who have long cut a path counter to the world’s leading medical and scientific experts. They’ve gained that ground amid an even louder plea for normalcy, for an end to a pandemic that has claimed the lives of 1,598 Montanans and more than 580,000 Americans. They represent the hardest line in a wave of hesitancy that Gallatin County Health Officer Matt Kelley said is “the one thing that’s most likely to allow this virus to continue.” And for them, the decision is fundamental. The question facing Montana now isn’t whether diehard vaccine skeptics will compromise their principles, but how influential their message is.

County COVID-19 update Ravalli County Public Health reported 19 new cases for the week of May 8th through May 14th. Public Health has 43 open cases as of 4 p.m. Friday. Public Health staff continue to provide education and support for those cases and their close contacts. The Health Dept. issued a reminder that anyone diagnosed with COVID in the last 90 days or individuals fully immunized do not need to quarantine. On Wednesday the CDC updated recommendations for individuals fully immunized. Fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any settings, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. There is also updated guidance for quarantine and testing of fully vaccinated individuals following a known exposure. They do not need to quarantine or test. However, the CDC recommends those individuals monitor for symptoms and seek testing if symptomatic. Those recommendations can be found @ https:// www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/ fully-vaccinated-guidance.html Ravalli County Public Health continues to

support the community by offering vaccine against COVID-19. They offer Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson. Last week Pfizer was approved for individuals 12 years of age and older. Ravalli County Public Health has been on pause pending updated guidance from the state. That approval came out on Friday along with an updated Emergency Use Authorization form with the updated guidance. They are taking appointments daily for Pfizer and J&J on Thursdays. Ravalli County Public Health would like to express their thanks to all those involved in promoting and preventing the spread of the virus, beginning with the school nurses and school staff that worked diligently last year to keep county kids “in school” learning. “We want to thank the many retired nurses that came and joined our public health team, providing support to residents through contact tracing and vaccinations. We thank all the local business that implemented strategies to keep our community open. Lastly, we would like to thank our local government and Ravalli County Sheriff for providing support to public health in promoting health and safety in our community.”

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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.

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Republican Women

Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, May 25 at 11:30 am at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speakers will be our lady legislators. Ravalli County Republican Women meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.

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Spring Into Summer! Spring into Summer! is a celebration of the nonprofits that make Ravalli County a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Join us at this FREE event on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds where you can learn about the varied and amazing programs available, win great FREE prizes, and enjoy some entertainment and activities. Sponsored by Rapp Family Foundation, Bouilla, Evans Ace Hardware, Wimps Body Works, Asmus Jewelry & Coins, Bruce Gould Realtor Berkshire Hathaway, Maria Laughlin: eXp Realty, and Don Williams Insurance, Inc. FREE raffle prizes include: an iPad Air, a laptop computer, a Dyson vacuum, a snowblower, a 50” TV, and Ultimate Tailgate Package...and more!

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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.

We are up and running again. New location. We meet 3rd Monday of the month. At 1:00 pm. We will be meeting at the Corvallis United Methodist Church (youth center) to the east of the church. Located on the corner of Corvallis Cemetery Rd. and Eastside Heat. Big white church. Any questions please call me. Ginny Wigen, coordinator HPDSG. 406-544-9186.

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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.

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The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular board meeting on Wednesday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Library. Face masks and social distancing required. Meeting Agendas are posted the Friday before the meeting. More information can be found on their website at northvalleylibrary.org/ board--information.

Are you struggling to pay for child care right now due to the added burdens of the pandemic or a reduction of working hours? You may qualify for child care assistance through the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship! Contact Child Care Resources today to see if you qualify at 406-728-6446. Or, visit us online at childcareresources. org.

The Victor Heritage Museum will be opening its doors to the public May 31st, Memorial day from 1pm to 4pm. This is very happy news for us because as many of you know we were closed for the entire year of 2020. The Museum is in downtown Victor on the corner of Main Street and Blake Street. We plan to be open Tuesday through Saturday from 1pm to 4pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. There may be some changes in our schedule due to Covid 19. You may contact us at 406-642-3997; victormuseum@ cybernet1.com ; or Suzanne @ 406-363-3165 We look forward to seeing you. Stay safe.

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Divorce Care is a free class/support group for those needing support, hope, and healing during and after divorce. Divorce Care meets at Hamilton Assembly of God every Wednesday evening at 6:30 starting February 3 through April 29. Anyone can join at any time. Please see Divorcecare.org for more information.

June 15 @ 9:00 AM - June 15 @ 5:00 PM Rising 6th-9th graders in the Bitterroot Valley! BEAR Summer Camp is open for registration - please call/text (406) 209-9901 or email caity. johnson@bearmt.org to find out more and sign up today. Full and partial scholarships are available.

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supplies are limited. Register for Summer Reading Programs! Register on the Library’s Online Event Calendar, via the website, to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge or Rubber Duck Reading Club, May 24-August 7. Keep reading all summer and earn amazing prizes! Ages 0-18. Crafty Friday! – Friday, May 21, 4 pm Each week, come for a low key craft and chill time at the library. Do the craft, your homework, or just read, it’s up to you. Physical distancing will be observed and masks are required. Ages 12-18. Registration is strongly suggested, sign up on the Library’s website. Space is limited. Virtual Visit with children’s author Josh Funk! – Saturday, June 5, 10:30 am Join beloved children’s author Josh Funk, by Zoom, for read alouds and a fun Q & A session! Josh Funk is known for his Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast book series, Patience & Fortitude series, Pirasaurs, and many more. Please register on the Library’s Events Calendar, via the website, and a Zoom Meeting Link & Passcode will be emailed to you. Visit Mr. Funk’s website to learn more, https:// www.joshfunkbooks.com/. All ages + families. Summer Maker Kits for Kids – 2nd & 4th weeks of each month starting in June Register every other week for a different science experiment, art/craft project, or a maker activity. Please register for each week you wish to receive a kit on the Library’s Events Calendar, via the website. Pick up your kits on Mondays or Tuesdays during the Library’s open hours. Kits will be tailored for age groups ranging from 2-11. Teen Workshop, Marble Paper Journals – June 11 & 18, 2 pm-4:30 pm For the first session, learn how to marble paper, a cool technique that involves floating paint on top of water and then transferring to paper. The second session uses the paper made in the first session to cover and make your own journal. Please register on the Library’s Events Calendar, via the website. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Ages 12-18. Join additional Teen Workshops on July 9, 16, & 23 to create Zine/Manga and August 13 & 20 to design and 3D print RPG Mini Figurines. spectrUM Summer of Science at the Library – Thursdays, June 17, July 8, & August 19, 10:30 am-12:30 pm The University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area and the Bitterroot STEAM Advisory Group have teamed up with libraries and community organizations throughout the Bitterroot to share exhibits and activities that explore problem solving all summer long. How can you be a problem solver? Stop by North Valley Public Library on Thursdays June 17, July 8, & August 19 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm for free, hands-on activities and exhibits. Registration is REQUIRED. Sign up on the Library’s events calendar, via the website, stop by the Library, or give us a call at 406-7775061. We thank you in advance for also following social distancing guidelines when attending events. All ages.

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Vera Mae Weer Darby - Vera Mae Weer, 88, passed away on April 26, 2021 at her home in Darby from natural causes. Her family was by her side. Vera was the oldest of seven children born to Ina and Charlie Anderson. She was born on her grandparents farm near Guthrie, Oklahoma on October 22, 1932. Vera grew up in Oklahoma and attended school in Enid, OK. She met and married Max Lemons, and they had one son, Max Ray. Together they traveled the United States with Max Sr.’s work. Vera told of the various places they had lived and the sites they had seen. In 1963, they landed in the Bitterroot Valley and purchased the Rocky Knob Lodge. While this marriage ended, she spoke fondly of the memories and times shared. Vera met and fell in love with Dan Weer. They married in 1969 and shared over 50 wonderful years of marriage. They had two children, Dana and David. Together they owned and operated the Valley Bar in Darby, MT, the Buckskin

Inn in Cooke City, MT and a Ranch in Conner, MT. Vera was an amazing

Mother, always loving and present for her children and grandchildren. Even in her later years, the “kids” were always on her mind. Her animals were a close second. Vera will always be remembered for her caring ways, amazing cooking, hospitality, quick wit, and humor. These personality traits continued to shine through, despite being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Vera will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Dan Weer of Darby; son, Max (Mary) of Conner, MT; daughter, Dana (Shan) of Conner, MT; son, David of Hardin, MT; three grandchildren, Lynnzie (Dean), Zachary(Caroline), and Samantha; three great- grandchildren, Lucas, Lane, and Madilynn; and two brothers, Clarence and Jim. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful caregivers at Marcus Daly Hospice A celebration of life gathering will be planned for later this year.

Donald “Scott” Boyer Hamilton - On Saturday, May 8th, 2021, Donald “Scott” Boyer of Hamilton, Montana, passed away at the age of 69 from health complications. Scott was born on December 22nd, 1951, to Donald and Beulah Boyer of Alamosa, Colorado. He was one of four children. His childhood was marked by a love of baseball, and he was a proud Eagle Scout. Scott graduated from Alamosa High School in 1969, then went onto study at Adams State University. He then went on to work in the lighting industry for 47 years, owning and operating his own business for nearly 30 years. He was very passionate about his work and was loved and respected by many across the industry Scott loved reading and was an avid golfer for many years. He was an incredible cook, and he couldn’t get enough Mexican food or sushi. He always enjoyed meeting people and turned everyone he met into a lifelong friend. He was very gifted at making connections. Scott was known for his story telling, humor, bright blue eyes, and infectious smile. He also enjoyed cheering on the Denver Broncos, Montana Grizzlies, and Seeley-Swan Blackhawks,

and spending time with his kids and grandkids whom he loved very, very much. Scott was preceded in death by his mother and father, his sister, Betty Hessling, and brother Kelly Boyer. He is survived by his sister Kay Koontz, partner Deborah Harrison, his three sons Jarrod,

Diane Louise Alexander 1937-2021 Gone from our sights, but never from our hearts, Diane Louise Alexander, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, May 15th, in Missoula, MT, at the age of 84. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and traveling. She is survived by her sister Betty Coe, two daughters Kim (Tom), Lori (Chuck), and was a loving Grandma to Ashley, Ryan (Heather), Erik (Elaura), Kris (Jiovana), and a great Grandma to Presley and Nash. In accordance with her wishes, she will be buried next to her late husband in Chatsworth, California, and there will be no services.

Dustin, and Kyle Boyer, and daughter Haley Mitchell (Chris). He also leaves behind four grandsons Jacob, Hayden, and Ian Boyer, and MJ Mitchell. Scott loved Casey and Cory Harrison, and Avery Smith, like they were his own as well. A celebration of Scott’s life will be held on Saturday June 5th, at 11 am at Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville, Montana. There will be a private family interment following the service. If you would like to honor Scott, memorials in his name may be made to the Marcus Daly Foundation to benefit Marcus Daly Ambulance Services. Checks may be mailed to 1200 Westwood Drive Hamilton, Montana 59840. You may also make a donation to the Bitterroot Public Library, located at 306 State Street Hamilton, Montana 59840. Scott’s loved ones would like to thank Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Dr. Paul Shingledecker & Brenda Huls, Dr. Kathryn Hurlbut and Partners In Home Care for their care and compassion. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.

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New Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons database and reporting portal to be unveiled

The Blackfeet Community College (BCC) will unveil a new Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) database and reporting portal (mmipmt.com) at a gathering at the University of Montana’s Alice Lund Instructional Auditorium on Saturday, May 22, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m.. The database and portal were created to help streamline the reporting of missing individuals and serve as the go-between for those reporting and all levels of law enforcement. Public speakers and family members of missing persons will discuss new MMIP cases and there will be sessions about grieving and ways members of the community can help. The event will mark the formal participation of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) with mmipmt. com. The coalition hopes to have all Montana tribes’ formal participation by the end of the summer. “CSKT is very excited to be the second tribal nation added to the MMIPMT reporting network,” said Ellie Bundy, CSKT Tribal Councilwoman and MMIP Task Force member. “It will be a great day when we can announce that ALL Montana Tribes are on the network and that it is working as well as it was intended. We can never have too many tools in our toolbox when we are working to address MMIP issues! I commend Drew and his team at BCC for the great work they did to create this network.”

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Two added to Gallery of Outstanding Montanans Portraits of Mildred Walker and Joseph Medicine Crow Two and information about their fascinating lives are now hanging in the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans in the West Wing of the Capitol in Helena. Ten inductees were chosen in 2016 for the gallery, but only two are initiated every biennium. The gallery was established by the Montana State Legislature in 1979 to pay homage to Treasure State citizens who “made contributions of state or national significance to their selected fields while epitomizing the unique spirit and character that defines Montana.” The Montana Historical Society operates the program. Due to COVID-19 precautions, this year’s induction ceremony with Gov. Greg Gianforte was filmed and can be viewed on the Montana Historical Society’s Youtube page: youtube.com/ user/MtHistoricalSociety Joseph Medicine Crow was a war chief, historian, and mentor. Born in 1913 in Lodge Grass, he eventually became the first member of the Crow tribe to earn a master’s degree in 1939. In 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Europe during World War II. In the Crow tradition, he went into battle wearing war paint beneath his uniform and a yellow eagle feather inside his helmet. He then fulfilled the four traditional acts needed to become a war chief: touching a living enemy; taking an enemy’s weapon; stealing an enemy’s horse; and leading a victorious war party. After the war, Medicine Crow worked as a land appraiser with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 32 years, while also serving as the Crow

Mildred Walker was born in Pennsylvania in 1905, and earned a master’s degree in English. She was so enthralled with writing that she married in 1927 on the conditions she could continue her writing career, and not have to do laundry. Her family moved to Great Falls in 1933, where they lived for 22 years. While in Montana, she wrote nine of her 13 novels, with four set in Montana. Critics praised Walker for her ability to capture ordinary human experiences and authentic environments for her characters. She showcased a modern, unromanticized version of Montana. “Writing, to me, is one way of living and savoring life more deeply … a cup in which you can lift life to the lips and taste it – even if the cup is sometimes a battered tin one,” she said. Walker died in 1998. For more information, contact Eve Byron, MHS public information officer, at 406/444-6843 or eve. byron@mt.gov

tribal historian and anthropologist. Eventually, he became the foremost authority on Crow history and culture. One of his greatest legacies was how he lived his life, and he encouraged Crow youths to embrace their identity, understand their ancestral heritage, and see their stories as relevant. “I have lived in two worlds; one is a traditional Crow Indian way and at the same time I have lived like a modern American. I can mix the two, blend the two, get the best from each, and enjoy life living in both worlds,” he said. Medicine Crow died in 2016.

Safe Haven LLama and Alpaca Sanctuary fundraiser One of Safe Haven Llama and Alpaca Sanctuary’s main fundraisers of the year is the sales of their llama/alpaca manure (poo) compost. April through October feed bags are recycles and filled with this sought after product made by their own llamas and alpacas, to help folks fertilize their gardens and potted plants.

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Bringing the Bitterroot together for river health: Barber receives Montana Watershed Stewardship Award Building partnerships on common ground is Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Bitterroot StarBarber’s -- Page 6 Heather Mullee strength. It’s the skill that has allowed her to nurture relationships with ranchers, farmers, anglers, river guides, irrigation districts, schools, businesses, conservation partners, and public land managers. It’s the approach that has allowed the organization she leads, the Bitter Root Water Forum, to improve river and stream health across the Bitterroot Watershed with widespread community support. In her 10 years as Executive Director of the Forum, Heather has grown this grassroots watershed organization from one part-time staff member to a staff of three plus a Big Sky Watershed Corps AmeriCorps member. Along the way, she has led the development of the Bitterroot Watershed Restoration Plan; built a successful community watershed education program; and fostered the restoration, protection, and improvement of 24 stream miles, providing direct benefits to the Bitterroot River and the communities that rely on it. “The development of the Bitter Root Water Forum into a successful watershed restoration organization is a direct result of Heather’s leadership, vision, and commitment,” said Charlie Larson, the Forum’s Board president. “We are extremely fortunate to have Heather working for the benefit of our water quality and riparian habitats. She cares deeply for the Bitterroot watershed and the people it serves.” In recognition of her inclusive, collaborative approach to local watershed (Savings health, the up to $850!) *Ends May 31st Montana Watershed Coordination Council (MWCC) has selected Heather as a 2021 Watershed Stewardship Award recipient. The biennial Wetland and Watershed Stewardship Awards are a joint project of MWCC and the Heather Barber, Executive Director of the Bitter Water Forum, is the recipient of the Montana Watershed

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Forests seeks comments on Eastside Habitat Improvement Project The Bitterroot National Forest, in partnership with the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), is inviting the public to review and make comments on a mix of noncommercial thinning and prescribed fire treatments which will cover the majority of the “eastside” of the Bitterroot National Forest. The project area is located east of highway 93 starting at the Stevensville Ranger District near 8 Mile Creek in Florence south to Conner, following the Darby/Sula District boundary and also includes

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while they go through what could be a lengthy selection process. Then there is the elephant in the room question of how to fund the operation. Doughty expressed confidence in being able to work that out and has sketched out a many-pronged approach. First and foremost, she said, was to get out in front of the community and make it plain what it really means to have a community college rather than appendage program of the University of Montana. “We were not a college before,” said Doughty, “and I don’t think a lot of people really understand what that means. It means not being in charge of your own programming, not being able to offer even associate degrees. An actual community college offers local residents the opportunity to get an affordable two-year associate degree and then go on to any university to continue their education if desired. It also offers the opportunity to gain control of the curriculum and offer more courses tailored to meet the needs of the community.” Doughty said the board would be looking to the students themselves to figure out what kinds of course offerings are needed or in demand. She said they would be looking to the local business community to see what kind of needs they have in terms of education and training for their workforce. “There is a whole lot of foundational work to get done,” said Doughty. As for funding, Doughty said they are looking at everything. She said there is some start-up funding in the governor’s newly proposed state budget and there are grants available for college start-ups. She said that the community has

been very supportive and that they expected to raise money through private donations and that the establishment of some kind of endowment was promising. They will also be back on the ballot seeking some kind of supportive levy by the next school district elections. Doughty said the planned public information campaign was crucial to those efforts. Doughty said that the current board of directors was very active and has been meeting every week for two hours a week for some time now to get this far in the process and no one was ready to slack off. Members of the current board including Doughty are Don Gardner, Ran Pigman, Janet Woodburn, Sue Smith, Gary Carlson and Marci Smith. “Everyone is very involved and very committed,” said Doughty. She said without that support and without the incredible community support they have gotten, none of this would be possible. In the meantime, however, Doughty said they were working with the University of Montana to see if the Bitterroot College University of Montana programs could be funded at least until the next levy could be put on the ballot. The building that the UM satellite program occupies belongs to the Hamilton school district. She said discussions were underway with the school district to see if it might be possible for the new college district to lease it or even acquire it. Doughty said that local legislators Representative Dave Bedey and Senator Jason Ellsworth both deserved a big thanks for the work they did in getting passage of the district through the state legislature.

Free summer program for high schoolers at Missoula Art Museum focuses on public art The Missoula Art Museum announces a new, free summer program for high-school students. The Teen Art Project: Community Public Art and Murals is the next installment of this series aimed to provide creative outlets and social space for teens in Missoula. Free pizza from Bridge Pizza is provided each week. The Teen Art Project (TAP) provides an opportunity for students to learn more about the MAM collection and artworks on exhibit while making their own art and collaborating with others. The current TAP series, which focuses on visual art and poetry taught by Jenny Montgomery, has been very popular and is fully booked. The next series, Community Public Art & Murals, begins on June 9. Enrollment is open now and limited to 20 students. TAP: Community Public Art & Murals will meet on both Wednesdays and Fridays from June 9 through July 30 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM. Please note that Teen Open Studio, a related program, will not be held during the summer but will resume when the school year begins in the fall. TAP is an 8-week arts and leadership summer program fosters community conversation and connection while enabling young people to find their civic voice. Teens will work closely with resident teaching artist Janaina VieiraMarques to develop new works while collaborating on large banner murals to hang on the exterior of MAM and neighboring buildings. The murals will address the question: What is freedom? How do the three ideas of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness relate your freedom and rights? This project will foster civic engagement by prompting participants to determine how their voice is part of the civic discourse. Throughout the program, students will connect with the exhibitions on view at the museum which focus on environmental justice and activism. They will look to Robert Harrison’s show It Takes a Village, which will feature large-scale sculptures on display in the Art Park. Harrison’s work challenges the medium’s extractive history and invites the Missoula community to contribute material—brick, stone, porcelain—to fill the interior space.

Teens will get hands-on experience preparing and installing an exhibition of their art, sketches, and designs in the Lela Autio Education Gallery at MAM as well as in the Allez! Bays at the south end of Higgins Avenue. The final outdoor banners will be hung on the exterior of the museum building, as well as the neighboring Wyckman and Adventure buildings. High school students who are interested are asked to fill out a letter of intent to secure their spot. This program is held on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Email Jenny Bevill, educator and outreach specialist, at jenny@ missoulaartmuseum.org with questions. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation,

and the Missoula Downtown Foundation, a partner organization of the Downtown Missoula Partnership . About MAM: Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM is emerging as the leading contemporary art museum in the Intermountain West. MAM is situated on the traditional, ancestral territories of the Salish and upper Kalispel or Pend d’Oreille peoples. MAM is committed to respecting the indigenous stewards of the land it occupies. Their rich cultures are fundamental to artistic life in Montana and to the work of MAM. MAM is a fully accessible, free public museum boasting eight exhibition spaces, a library, and an education center in the heart of Missoula’s downtown.

The mayor said the pool, with this fix, should be sufficient to serve the needs of the community for at least 10 more years, even though it’s not ideal. Since there was no motion on this item, the mayor did not call for public comment regarding the pool. However, during public comment on the final motion of the night, to cancel the June 24th meeting and pay claims out of cycle, Rodabaugh insisted on bringing up the topic of the pool. Mayor Dewey gaveled Rodabaugh down, temporarily adjourned the meeting and directed Police Chief Sosa to escort Rodabaugh out of the room. She could be heard calling the mayor “an idiot” on her way out. In his executive report, Mayor Dewey said he wanted to address Rodabaugh’s outburst. “I’ve remained extremely patient with Ms. Rodabaugh, I’ve allowed her to go to great lengths in disrupting our meetings with the disrespect that she shows me and all of you members of our council… she stirs around with her plots to destroy my credibility and reputation, perhaps even my career. She attacks myself, my family, the staff, anyone who might have a sense to see the good work that we’re trying to accomplish for our community here. While she’s done all that I’ve had the opportunity to observe and this isn’t about accountability for her. I welcome accountability. There’s nothing wrong with being held accountable. But that’s not what she’s about, that’s not what’s being achieved… She’s shown an obsession with how I conduct myself in all respects of my life, career or personal. It’s unnerving to the point that my home becomes a fortress at night in fear that she might try to harm someone I love… I’ve only observed a person who doesn’t have limits to damage. I’ve volunteered thousands of hours to this community for no other reason than to make it a better place… I’ve done so humbly because that’s a principle that I was raised in this community with… I contribute to Stevensville in positive ways through civic organizations or projects and even here at this table through our town government. Ms. Rodabaugh is causing some pain and damage to this community and I don’t want to stand for it any longer… If you wish to serve as the

town crier, then contribute something that gives you a seat at the table to create change that you want to see. Hiding behind your computer screen or keyboard or spouting lies at the podium and making accusations that are unfounded, that doesn’t create change for our community, it only creates hate and conflict. We don’t do that in Stevensville, we don’t hate and we don’t do conflict. There’s a long history of that that’s been allowed to go on and I just wish that would stop. If we’re after a goal, then let’s talk about that goal and how we can help achieve it rather than tear people down and obstruct progress…” The council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 167, rezoning some parcels on Pine Street from R1 to R2 to allow multifamily units. The also approved a rephasing request for Phase II and III of the Twin Creeks subdivision. The council had previously denied a request by the developer to rezone some lots in the subdivision to allow multi-family units. The developer apparently decided not to pursue that and instead to change the phasing schedule. The council also passed Resolution 486, amending the budget for fiscal year 2019-20 as some items in certain funds were overspent and adjustments were required in preparation for an upcoming audit. The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 169, amending the Building and Technical Codes. In other business, the council: • approved a cost share of $2900 with an adjoining property owner for the replacement of fencing at Father Ravalli Park. • approved contracts for construction services for the 5th Street and 3rd Street Improvement Projects • approved a special event and alcohol use permit for Western Heritage Days • decided by consensus to continue to abide by library rules for COVID-19 when the meetings are held at the library but to drop the mask requirement at town hall • approved cancellation of the June 24th council meeting and payment of claims out of cycle.

5th Street work to begin in Stevi Park Avenue & Fifth Streets to see pedestrian, parking improvements Public Works will begin work on the Fifth Street intersection with Park Avenue in Stevensville next week. Starting May 24, JAG Grading & Paving will intermittently close the 500 block of 5th Street to through traffic. Local traffic will be permitted

for residential access. The project will include intersection improvements at Park Avenue for pedestrian safety. Parking realignments and new curbing are also in the scope of the project. JAG will use lane closures and flagging operations during the work. Any vehicles that are parked on the 500 Block of Fifth Street must be moved and parked elsewhere by 7:00am Monday, May 24th. Work on the $59,000 project is expected to be completed in about 3 weeks. Traffic delays may be possible and motorists are advised to watch for construction equipment and personnel.

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Stevensville history teachers recognized for excellence by Victoria Howell Two teachers at Stevensville have been nominated as Montana’s representatives for National History Day’s (NHD) Teacher of the Year. Wes Wells is the high school nominee and Jacqueline Marshall is the middle school nominee. This prestigious award is granted to one middle school and one high school teacher annually, very rarely from the same school. Recipients of the national award are selected from the winners of the 57 state and affiliate winners of the prize. State and affiliate honorees receive $500. National winners will each receive $10,000. Winners are selected by a committee of educators and historians. The panel considers commitment to student development, creativity in the classroom and inspiring students to engage with history. Wells and Marshall are passionate about teaching history. Wells had 40 students in his NHD program this year, with 30 advancing to state competition. These students worked in teams and individually, throughout the pandemic year, and mostly virtually, to create a variety of history projects, even though schools were not really encouraging too many of these kinds of activities due to COVID-19. Wells said his students created web pages, exhibits, historical papers, historical performances and even a documentary. Wells was especially impressed with a 9-minute documentary the students made called “The Words of War” which compared the speeches of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Adolph

Hitler. Wells also implemented the “We the People” program at Stevensville High School and is now the state coordinator. “We the People: The

Garrett Schreiber, Ryker Smith, Lily Wages, and Sophia Wells, a senior division team. All the students were recognized at the May 11 school board meeting for their excellent performance at the state competition.

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Citizen and the Constitution” is a competitive program that helps young people become knowledgeable about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the philosophy behind them.

He’s hoping to interest the other valley schools in adding the program to their schools. “It’s a great experience for these kids,” said Wells. Marshall, who teaches middle school social studies, said she got the 7th graders involved last year and they went to the regional competition. Then COVID hit and everything came to a halt. This year, some 6th graders and all her 7th graders did projects. They started in late January. The 7th graders researched Montana history related to communication. Some created a documentary on the Montana Gold Rush and others an exhibit on Montana’s vigilantes. One 6th grade project was a website on communication in colonial times and another on the Pony Express. The students are required to use primary source material in their research, which are sources directly from the time period, such as photos and newspapers. In all, 19 middle school students went to regionals and they all advanced to state, with 16 going on to nationals. This year all the competition was virtual. Both teachers really want to grow their NHD programs. Wells would like to offer it to all juniors and seniors and Marshall would like all 7th and 8th graders to participate. “At first this is overwhelming, but then they get to choose the topic and the format and it’s really exciting for them,” said Marshall. “Then, with success, there’s even more buy-in. They all said they want to continue.” National winners of the National History Day awards will be announced in June.

Stevensville 6th and 7th grade students of Jacqueline Marshall who participated in the junior division of the National History Day competition. Two of the 7th graders, Madison Sutton and Kyndahl Plantz, were awarded the Martha Edgerton Plassman Award for Best Use of Digitized Newspapers. They used several Montana newspapers from archives as primary source informaton. The prize was $500.

Mahler hired for Stevi volleyball Jeff Mahler has been hired as the head volleyball coach for Stevensville High School. Mahler was born in Seattle, WA and began playing volleyball as a junior in high school on the beaches of Lake Washington. Nineteen years ago Jeff and his wife moved to Montana where Jeff began to volunteer in the volleyball program at Florence High School. He coached at Florence for 10 years. Jeff has coached every level including junior high and sub varsity teams at Florence where he was the head varsity coach for five years. While being head coach he led them to four Conference Championships, five District Championships, five Divisional Championships, and five trips to State with three of them being 3rd place finishes. Along with his high school championships he led

the junior high to four Valley Championships and one 2nd place finish. He has also been nominated for coach of the year by the Montana High School Association. Simultaneously, he has been coaching club volleyball at every age level from 12’s to 18’s. Coaching is a lifelong passion and a constant pursuit of excellence for Jeff. He is always working to further his education in volleyball to bring the very best to his players by studying continuously and attending coaches’ clinics around the country. “We are thrilled to have Jeff on board. He brings a high level of volleyball coaching to our program, but more importantly he is focused on integrity and building character in our student-athletes. I believe Stevensville Volleyball has a bright future,” said Chance Edman, Stevensville Activities Director.

Shorter to coach Stevi cheerleading

Stevensville and Hamilton relay runners at the Polson track meet. Photo by Ashley Jones.

Rosalee Shorter has been hired as the head cheerleading coach for Stevensville High School. Rosalee was born in Montana and attended Stevensville School from the 4th grade until graduation. In high school she played varsity basketball for three years and varsity golf her freshman year. She also danced five days a week and was in numerous shows in Missoula and around the Valley. Rosalee loves performing and won summer scholarships to Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle, Riley-Woodbury in Salt Lake City, and Lou Conte School of Dance in Chicago. She graduated in 1994 and went to the University of Montana for two years and majored in Dance. In 1996 she moved to Atlanta and attended Georgia State University where she received an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science.

During her years in Atlanta, she danced with a professional touring company and performed in Atlanta, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Chattanooga, Birmingham, West Palm Beach and internationally in former Soviet Georgia. She then moved to Washington DC and attended Georgia State University earning a dual master’s degree as a Physician Assistant and a master’s in public health. She then began a long medical career as a PA and she and her family moved back to Stevensville in 2015. She now owns her own medical practice in Florence. Rosalee lives in Stevensville with her husband and four children. For the 2021-2022 school year she has three children in high school and one in middle school. She is very excited to be the new cheerleading coach and looks forward to a fantastic season.

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Chuck Stranahan’s

Flyfishing Journal

High Water Chronicles 2021, part 3 I was in a bit of a hurry to put a tray of streamside snacks together for a nice young couple that was learning to flyfish. We were taking a quick break to recharge our batteries before an evening hatch. The fishing they’d been preparing for was about to materialize. I forget what food I was cutting or exactly how it happened (and you wouldn’t want to know, anyway) but the knife slipped and I put a good gash across the top of my left index finger. I pulled the knife and my hand away from the food almost instinctively, my cat-like reflexes kicking in a bit too late. As I dropped the knife and turned away from my guests I looked down at what I knew I’d see: Blood. Clean cut, diagonal and deep. No connective tissue damage, no undue pain. And thanks to those cat-like reflexes, no blood on the food. That wouldn’t be too appetizing, I thought. Beyond that I wasn’t too concerned about the damage or how to contain it. I reached inside my fishing vest for my ever-present, handydandy Pill Bottle First Aid Kit and went to work. The Pill Bottle First Aid Kit “Chuck! You’re bleeding!” the young lady said, obviously concerned and a bit alarmed. A teaspoon or so of blood can make an instant mess. “Yeah, I sorta noticed,” I shot back with a grin. “It’ll be OK; go ahead and eat. I’ll join you in just a minute.” I smeared a dab of antibiotic ointment on the gauze pad of big Band-Aid #1 and placed it over the wound. The next Band-Aid overlapped the first and covered the joint nearest the cut to immobilize it. The third covered the upper part of my finger and helped stanch the bleeding. All set. I reassembled the contents of the Pill

Bottle First Aid Kit, grabbed a handful of food, and changed the subject to fishing. Last week Jenny West and I both noted the importance of having a well-supplied first aid kit in your boat’s dry bag or the gear bag you might leave back at the truck if you’re wade fishing. And as we stated in another context last week, know how to use it. If you haven’t had a good first aid course recently, get into one. Preparation and knowing what to do, even in the event of a cut finger, is the most important measure you can take to insure your party’s safety. In addition to the big first aid kits in the gear bag (wade fishing,) and dry bag (floating,) I keep these smaller Pill Bottle First Aid kits handy in my fishing vests or the flap pockets of my fishing shirt. I never fish without one. Assembling a compact first aid kit Pill bottles, the kind prescription drugs come in, aren’t that hard to come by – at least at my house. The bigger ones are just about the right size for a small first aid stash. Cross out the prescription information, and put a big cross on the side and the lid with a red Sharpie. Here’s what I put in mine: I take several big, broad, Band-Aids • and spiral them around my finger, insert finger in pill bottle, and let go. The band-Aids will unspiral and leave room for: • Analgesics, your choice; Advil, Tylenol,

aspirin – just a few is enough. • Antacids, break a few off the end of a roll of Tums or Rolaids. • Antihistamines, in event of insect stings. • Personal meds as might be needed. • Small container of antibiotic ointment. That’s it. If anything happens to you out

on a stream that your Pill Bottle First Aid Kit won’t cover, you probably need to get off the river and get medical help. I’ve repaired more than one cut finger, applied one of those big Band-Aids to a heel that was blistering from a new pair of wading boots, beat off several headaches, remedied a greasy spoon breakfast that I ate before going fishing that was too greasy, and continued to enjoy many fishing days thanks to that Pill Bottle First Aid

Kit. Before the season gets rolling I’ll restock my collection of these little emergency first aid kits: One in each fishing vest, one in the jockey box of each vehicle, one in each household cleaning caddy, and one on my workbench. You never know how handy they’ll be until you need one.

What’s the story,

Story?

By Jim Story Bitterroot Audubon Question: Why do birds sing more in the morning than at other times of the day? Answer: We don’t know for sure why birds sing more in the morning, but there are several possible explanations. Bird singing is strongly influenced by light. The amount of light has more influence on the beginning and cessation of singing than the time of day. Clouds delay the onset of song in the morning and hasten its end in the evening. The intensity of morning song is probably also triggered by increasing light. But intense morning singing may have also evolved, in part, because egg laying and mating often occur in the morning, and sound transmission is much better in early morning air.

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY DARLENE KRAFT, Deceased. Case No.: DP-21-50 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 William W. Miller, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Cheeney Law PLLC, PO Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. DATED this 27th day of April 2021. /s/ William W. Miller, Personal Representative BS 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ________________________ Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kayla Rose Burke Cause No.: DV-21-13/4 Dept. No.: 1 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kayla Rose Burke to Kay Rose. The hearing will be on 5/26/2021 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Date: 14 April 2021 By: Howard Recht District Court Judge BS 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ________________________ MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILMA A. MCCART, Deceased. Case No.: DP-21-51 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 Jessie C. McCart, 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 29th day of April 2021. Jessie C. McCart, Personal Representative BS 5/5, 5/12, 5/19

Probate No. DP-21-52 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named 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 JANA BRANCH, 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 30th day of April, 2021. Jana Branch MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, PC By: David T. Markette, Attorney for Personal Representative BS 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ________________________ Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli count In the Matter of the Name Change of CHRISTOPHER McDERMOTT Cause No.: DV-21-56/9 Dept. No.: 1 SECOND AMENDED Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Christopher Michael McDermott to Christopher Michael O’Conner. The hearing will be on June 16, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Date: April 29, 2021 PAIGE TRAUTWEIN Clerk of District Court By: Barbara Beat Deputy Clerk of Court BS 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ________________________ MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ALFRED M. CHAVEZ, JR. a/k/a ALFRED M CHAVEZ, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-2021-55 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Co-Personal Representative of the above-named 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 be mailed to Tamara Jessop and Tina Chavez, the CoPersonal Representatives, 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 14th day of May 2021. Tamara Jessop Tina Chavez MARKETTE & CHOUINARD, P.C. BY: Megan S. Winderl, Attorney for Personal Representative BS 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 ________________________ MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In re the Marriage of: Aimee C. Owens, Petitioner and Matthew R. Owens, Sr., Respondent Case No: DR-21-63 Summons for Publication NOTICE TO: Respondent Matthew R. Owens, Sr. You are named in a petition to dissolve your marriage and to get a final parenting plan for your children. Unless you respond in 21 days, the court may decide against you without you being heard and give Petitioner everything asked for in the petition. You must submit your written response within 21 calendar days. The 21 day period starts the day after the last date of publication of this notice. If the final day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you may file your response on the next business day. You must file your written response with the Clerk of District Court at 205 Bedford Suite D, Hamilton, 59840 and serve a copy of your answer on the Petitioner. The following real property is part of this case: Dated this 13th day of May, 2021. PAIGE TRAUTWEIN Clerk of Court BS 19, 26, 6/2

year without affecting the educational functions of the district; and WHEREAS, the trustees have determined that an amendment to the Elementary Building Reserve fund budget in the amount of $156,515.75 is necessary under the provision of Section 20-9-161 (6), MCA; and WHEREAS, the anticipated source of financing the budget amendment expenditures shall be the Elementary building fund reserve; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana will meet at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 2021, for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment. BS 5/19 ________________________ BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Stevensville Public School District #2, Ravalli County At a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, held on May 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., the following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, the trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, have made a determination that as a result of an unforeseen need of the district that cannot be postponed until the next school year without affecting the educational functions of the district; and WHEREAS, the trustees have determined that an amendment to the High School Building Reserve fund budget in the amount of $84,944.04 is necessary under the provision of Section

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20-9-161 (6), MCA; and WHEREAS, the anticipated source of financing the budget amendment expenditures shall be the High School building fund reserve; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana will meet at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 2021, for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment. BS 5/19 ________________________ BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Stevensville Public School District #2, Ravalli County At a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, held on May 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room, the following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, the trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, have made a determination that as a result of an unforeseen need of the district that cannot be postponed until the next school year without affecting the educational functions of the district; and WHEREAS, the trustees have determined that an amendment to the Elementary School general fund budget in the amount of $19,000.00 is necessary under the provision of Section 20-9-161 (6), MCA; and WHEREAS, the anticipated source of financing the budget amendment expenditures shall be the general fund reserve; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of School

District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Stevensville Music Center Choir Room on June 8, 2021, for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment. BS 5/19 ________________________ BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Stevensville Public School District #2, Ravalli County At a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, held on May 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room, the following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, the trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, have made a determination that as a result of an unforeseen need of the district that cannot be postponed until the next school year without affecting the educational functions of the district; and WHEREAS, the trustees have determined that an amendment to the High School general fund budget in the amount of $27,000.00 is necessary under the provision of Section 20-9-161 (6), MCA; and WHEREAS, the anticipated source of financing the budget amendment expenditures shall be the general fund reserve; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Stevensville Music Center Choir Room on June 8, 2021, for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment. BS 5/19

________________________ BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Stevensville Public School District #2, Ravalli County At a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, held on May 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., the following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, the trustees of School District No. 2, Ravalli County, Montana, have made a determination that as a result of an unforeseen need of the district that cannot be postponed until the next school

________________________ MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of HAROLD PAUL BRANCH Deceased.

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As trees bloom across Montana, many backyard apple and pear growers wonder when they should spray their trees to avoid having worms in their fruit when harvest comes. Montana State University specialists with MSU Extension and the College of Agriculture work to answer that question annually, based on temperature and pest emergence. The worm most frequently found in fruit like apples or pears is the larvae of the codling moth, a common pest across the state. Because moths are cold-blooded, their life cycle from egg to adult is influenced by environmental temperatures. To accurately gauge when producers should implement control methods, researchers use models or traps baited with pheromones to determine where the moths are in their life cycle and extrapolate when they may become a threat to fruit. “When trees start to bloom, folks get excited about protecting their fruit,” says Katrina Mendrey, orchard program manager at MSU’s Western Agricultural Research Center in Corvallis. “But spraying insecticides during bloom not only doesn’t control the target pest, it harms bees and, hence, reduces fruit pollination.” Mendrey advises that growers be patient and wait for temperatures to rise until moths reach the appropriate life stage for various controls

to work. Those controls include wrapping and bagging fruit as well as conventional pesticide spraying. Scientists at the WARC and MSU Extension monitor temperatures and moth emergence in several areas across the state, including the Flathead, Gallatin, Clark Fork, Missoula and Bitterroot valleys. As more data become available, they will post information about when to apply chemical controls, as well as various ways to reduce the number of worms in your apples, online at agresearch.montana.edu/ warc. Additionally, WARC hopes to work with local garden centers and nurseries selling chemical products to advise growers on accurate timing and use of controls while also protecting important pollinators. “As with any pest, growers must use several different tools for preventing damage. Spraying alone is never the answer,” says Mendrey. She said bagging whole trees or individual fruit may be an important option for backyard growers hoping to grow a few pristine apples for fresh eating. The WARC has conducted trials for two years exploring the potential for bagging fruit and will be building on this research in the coming months using whole tree bagging methods. To find out more about Montana orchards, growing apples in Montana and codling moth control, visit www.mtapples.org/grow.

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RISING NEO-TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION CHANCEY WILLIAMS TO HEADLINE THE PHILIPSBURG, MONTANA ROTARY CLUB’S 11TH ANNUAL SUMMER CHARITY CONCERT & AUCTION, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021 Nashville, Tenn. -- The Philipsburg, Montana Rotary Club is proud to announce the lineup for the 11th Annual Summer Charity Concert & Auction. Rising neo-traditional country music sensation Chancey Williams is set to headline the event, following performances by Missoula-based band Shodown and modern outlaw country group Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts at the Philipsburg Outdoor Amphitheater at Winninghoff Park in Phillipsburg, Montana on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Tickets are now available for purchase at philipsburgconcert.com. with proceeds from the Concert Auction benefiting the Property Expansion for the Flint Creek Childcare to become a Full-Service DayCare Center. The event will kick off with gates with opening at 11:00 a.m. and a local band starting at noon in the beer garden. One-of-a-kind items will be auctioned off during intermissions, which will be posted on the website ahead of time. Country music’s authentic cowboy Chancey Williams will perform songs off his new album, 3rd Street, which debuted at no. 5 on iTunes Country Albums Chart when it released on May 22nd and features Rocky Mountain CMA Song of the Year, “Wyoming Wind” and Rocky Mountain CMA Musician of the Year fiddle player Brooke Latka. Produced by country music hitmaker Trent Willmon, the 13-track full-length album is sure to resonate with country music fans of all ages from the reminiscent throwback tune “College,” to upbeat anthems like “The World Needs More Cowboys” and “Fastest Gun in Town” to raw, stripped-down ballads like “Let It Go” and “Wyoming Wind.” Gritty two-stepping tracks “Outlaws” and “One More For the Road” are sure to get boots spinning out on the dance floor this summer. Purchase 3rd Street on iTunes or stream on Spotify.

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