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Coalition of disaster groups Memorial Day tradition comes full circle in Corvallis coordinating behind the scenes By Jean Schurman

In light of the pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Corvallis Memorial Day parade will have a new, old look on Monday, according to Doug Mason, the man behind the parade for many years. This is the 100th anniversary of the parade. Mason was quite dismayed to find out that Corvallis couldn’t have their traditional parade this year because of COVID-19. So, he looked for a way to still honor those who had fallen in defense of our country. The parade normally focuses on veterans; there are many floats, horseback riders, politicians and everything associated with a grand time. Neighbors greet neighbors and old friends and lots of visiting goes on. However, this year’s parade will be a much more somber affair with only the American Legion Honor Guard and veterans marching down the street. This will be very similar to the first parade in 1920. “It was never our parade,” said Mason. “It’s always been about celebrating our veterans.” Mason has been involved with the planning of the parade for many years. After retiring from the U.S. Army due to injuries received in two different auto accidents during the 1990s, he came home to the Bitterroot in 2000. The parade and the American Legion Post 91 were all feeling the effects of an aging population without many younger veterans stepping in to help with the parade. Thanks to Mason’s leadership, the Legion and the parade soon thrived. “This is the first big event of the summer normally,” said Mason. He retired as a captain but when he first joined the Army, Mason went in as an infantry-

the same time, other needs were not met. There was only limited availability of training for potential volunteers. Information for victims on services during disasters was woefully inadequate and communication among voluntary disaster agencies was very limited and coordination of services was negligible. Seven founding organizations came together and committed to fostering the four C’s—communication, coordination, collaboration, and coopera-

tion in order to better serve people impacted by disasters. Ravalli County faced similar problems in the Roaring Lion Fire of 2016 which burned more than 13 square miles, destroyed 16 homes and led to the evacuation of hundreds of homes. The community wasn’t prepared for the very generous donations of food, water, clothing and other items that poured in and the storage of it took up a good share

By Michael Howell

already been received. Reardon was recently re-elected as City Judge to a term that would expire on December 31, 2023. At the council meeting, Councilor Pogachar said, “I thought the judge was happy with his new digs?” referring to city court’s location in the new judicial center building. “Yes, the judge is a happy person but he did tender his resignation,” said Mayor Farrenkopf. “I didn’t ask him why. I figure he knows what he’s doing. He was happy as a judge. I think he still is

happy as a judge, he’s just ready to move on. But he is a happy person.” After reviewing all applications, the City Council will appoint a new judge who will serve until running for office in 2021. The Mayor proposed a schedule that would lead to an appointment some time in early July. According to Farrenkopf, the proposed appointment process and application materials have been modeled on the process used by

derful court clerks. I’m just worn out.” In his seventy-two plus years of life he has spent 51 of them involved in law and 47 of them as a licensed attorney. Reardon went to law school at George Washington University in Washington D.C. in 1969 and graduated in 1972. He said it was “a time of never ending, large scale anti-war demonstrations. It was the beginning of the Green Peace movement and the environmental movement. Catholic priests were sheltering illegal immigrants because they really needed help and then getting sued for it. Then there was Nixon and the Watergate scandal.” Then came the Laos

intervention in the Vietnam War. Reardon was a Marine Lieutenant on in-active duty going to law school, the whole time living in Washington D.C. First on E Street in northwest Washington, about five blocks from the Capitol in one direction, ten blocks from the White House in the other direction, he could see the Smithsonian Gallery out of his apartment window. After that he spent 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps serving as a judge advocate. He also received infantry training. As a judge advocate, he spent about nine of nine and half of those

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Hamilton City Judge resigns

Doug Mason was the coordinator of the Corvallis Memorial Day Parade for many years. Prior to the pandemic, Doug Mason and his wife showed Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. He said that this is a campaign just like an Army campaign and as such, he’s not going to shave until his dog wins his championship. man. He was deployed during this time to Grenada. After serving his first enlistment, he went back to school and went through ROTC to become an officer. He said he’s been on both sides of the ranks in the Army and feels this gives him good insight on how to get things done. Mason’s family came to the Bitterroot in the 1880s and established a place outside of Corvallis. His current residence isn’t very far from the original homestead. He said that his upbringing gave him a very strong sense of community. He graduated from Corvallis in 1982 and went immediately into

the Army. Mason said he joined because he wanted to see what was on the other side of the mountains but one has the sense the real reason was to serve his country. During his tenure in the service, he served on almost every continent and across the nation from Fort Lewis, Washington, to Fort Benning, Georgia. While Mason wanted to increase the American Legion’s participation in the Memo rial Day celebration, he didn’t See MASON, page A2

Another positive COVID-19 test in Ravalli County

After more than a month with no new COVID-19 cases, the Ravalli County COVID-19 Incident Management Team reported on May 17, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. that the results of a ‘rapid test’ from a person in Ravalli County having COVID19 symptoms, were positive. In the meantime, the 50 to 60 year old male is in isolation. Identified contacts are in quarantine. On Monday, Public Health Nurse Karyn Johnston confirmed that the sixth positive case in Ravalli County had tested positive initially, but they were waiting on results from the state laboratory in Helena for final confirmation. Johnston said that the case was being considered a case of travel infection and that it was not

Ravalli County Organizations Active in Disasters is part of the Montana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters program. Prior to the founding of National VOAD, numerous organizations served disaster victims independently of one another. These included both government and the private, nonprofit sector. As a result, help came to the disaster victim haphazardly as various organizations assisted in specific ways. Unnecessary duplication of effort often occurred, while at

a case of community infection. She said they were just getting started on the contact tracing to see who the man has been in contact with. “That’s when our work really starts,” she said. Right now, she said, they had about 30 people they need to contact. She said she would have three nurses working on it immediately and there were already other follow-up tests that are at the lab already. Johnston said, “The man was not in touch with people in grocery stores or anything like that. It was just all people that he works with.” On Monday afternoon, Ravalli County Public Health officials received confirmation of the positive results from the State Lab. Additionally, results from

nine tests related to this incident are pending. As of Monday evening, May 18, there have been 470 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout Montana. Of those, 64 required hospitalization and 434 have recovered. 20 cases remain active, with four current hospitalizations. There have been 16 deaths. Gallatin County had the highest number of cases in the state, with 149. Yellowstone County was next with 86. Both counties currently have zero cases. Across the state there are only 2 new cases in all counties reporting as of Monday. A total of 28,167 tests have been administered across the state.

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Hamilton City Judge Michael Reardon has announced his intention to retire as soon as the City Council can appoint a replacement. At a City Council meeting on May 5, Mayor Farrenkopf was authorized to advertise the position at a starting salary of $60,000 plus benefits. Reardon indicated that he would resign as soon as a replacement could be found. A replacement is expected to be appointed by early July. A couple of applications have

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There goes the judge

By Michael Howell

Hamilton City Judge Michael Reardon was quick to put to rest any notion that his recently announced retirement in mid-term was due to some dissatisfaction with the job. He said it wasn’t any frustration with the job or for any lack of support from the city. So why is he retiring now? “I’m seventy-two and a half years old and I’m not getting any younger,” said Reardon simply. As for the job, he said, “Actually it’s been a blessing and a pleasure, especially in the last few years with the high quality of legal practice in the court, a first rate police department, and won-

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“Yes the judge is a happy person, but he did tender his resignation,” said Mayor Farrenkopf, “I didn’t ask him why. I figure he knows what he’s doing. He was happy as a judge. I think he still is happy as a judge, he’s just ready to move on. But he is a happy person.” Hamilton City Judge Michael Reardon is looking forward to reading philosophy. Michael Howell photo.

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really expect to be at the lead. After returning from a wedding, he found out that he was not only named the commander of the post but also the chairman of the parade committee. But he was happy to do it. He is no longer commander of the post and has tried to step away from the parade duties. He is very active with the Grizzly Scholarship Association also. Mason is married to Rita and together they have three sons. One is commissioned in the Navy, another has graduated from college, and the youngest is attending the University of Montana where he plans on attending law school. Prior to the pandemic, Mason and his wife showed Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. He said that this is a campaign just like an Army campaign and as such, he’s not going to shave until his dog wins his championship. Of course, with the current situation, it may be a while before dog shows start up again and he’s a little worried about how bushy his beard may end up. Memorial Day is a very sacred holiday to Mason. He and his fellow American Legion members and the American Legion Auxiliary spend the weekend making sure that all the veterans laid to rest in the Corvallis Cemetery have white crosses marking their graves. Then, a small American flag is placed at the grave and the grave is saluted. “We want to make sure each and every one of

these soldiers is honored.” After the parade, they return to the cemetery and the list of all of the veterans there is read aloud. Mason said there is a veteran from the 1848 Mexican War buried in the cemetery. Following the reading of the names at the cemetery, the Legion moves to the Woodside Bridge where a wreath is put in the Bitterroot River to honor the Navy personnel who served. The planning for the parade begins in February but Mason and his fellow veterans never lose sight of the true meaning of the parade and the ceremonies surrounding it. It’s a chance for Mason to give back to his hometown. “This is where my heart is,” he concluded. “We remember all the old guys, that’s kind of why I like doing things with the Corvallis American Legion.” Following is the press release that Mason sent out to the media regarding the Memorial Day event: Corvallis American Legion Post #91 and Auxiliary Unit #91 will host the 100th annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2020. However, this year’s parade will be a little different. Due to the toxic political climate, Post #91 will conduct this year’s parade as they did 100 years ago. At 10:00 am the Post #91 Honor Guard will march south down street of Corvallis, Montana. The parade will be streamed on Facebook Live for people to watch from their homes. At every event, Corvallis American Legion Post #91 recites The American Legion preamble.

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In those words we pledge that “we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;” The post believes in the constitution and personal responsibility, and we hope you do to. After the parade, at the Corvallis Cemetery at 12:00 pm Post #91 will conduct its annual memorial ceremony. Post members will name all the veterans buried at the cemetery dating back to the Mexican War (1848). After the cemetery ceremony, post members will move to the Woodside Cutoff Bridge and place a wreath in the Bitterroot River for all those who died at sea. The public is invited. For 100 years the Bitterroot Valley has enjoyed this rich tradition of honoring those active duty personnel and veterans who have died. We honor all of the United States of America’s war dead -those who died that freedom might live. World War I veterans started the Corvallis Memorial Day parade after they returned from Europe. The first parade consisted of a color guard and veterans, staging in the alley to the west of Main Street. 100 years ago, the first annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade started south down a dirt Main Street. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. The holiday was first proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan and was observed on May 30, 1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. Until World War I many people in the South refused to acknowledge Decoration Day. Memorial Day is now celebrated on the last Monday in May. For more information call Doug Mason at 546-4244, or email corvallispost91@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/corvallispost91 or checkout our website at http://corvallispost91.blogspot. com/ .

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years in Fleet Marine Force Units. When not doing that, he did court martial work, environmental law and employment work. “The usual things that a military lawyer would do,” he said. During his service, Reardon served in a brigade-sized unit in Okinawa and then bounced around between Okinawa, Korea and the Philippines for about 13 months before reporting back and expecting to be stationed as a deputy judge advocate at Camp Pendleton. But the Colonel said they were looking for a judge advocate in the First Marine Division. Reardon said, “Heck, I’ll do that.” He packed up again and headed across the quad and reported for duty, went to a staff meeting and realized they were shipping out in three days. “Not a headquarters element, not a regiment, the whole damned First Marine Division, 10,000 marines,” he said, “airplane load after airplane load, after airplane load.” They landed in Bahrain – then formed up divisions and regiments in Saudi Arabia and moved further and further out into the desert. Reardon joined in a mechanized assault through minefields and burning oil fields, to get to what he called the “ghost town” of Kuwait City. “It was an experience,” he said. “Almost no one was hurt or injured. But there were scary moments.” “I remember sitting out in the desert one night on the edge of my fighting hole, just watching the Air Force and the Navy fly by. Nothing but airplanes from horizon to horizon on bombing missions. Not close, but you could hear the noise and sometimes feel the ground shake,” he said. It was after the war when the Marine Corps was downsizing that Reardon made his move to Montana “by accident,” he said. He had met fellow attorney Jim Shockley in the service and become good friends over a period

of six or seven years. He said they both retired from the service at about the same time and Shockley lured him to the Bitterroot in 1992. “I drove non-stop from Camp Pendleton to Hamilton,” said Reardon. Not only did Shockley help him get set up in the law business in the Bitterroot, he was instrumental in getting him to apply for work at the Ravalli County Attorney’s office where he would end up working for a number of years. “It was Jim who came into the office one day,” said Reardon, “and he could tell that I was bored silly and miserably unhappy in the private practice of law and he said to go down and talk to County Attorney George Corn. He said Corn was looking for someone to serve as a deputy attorney.” “I did and he did, and the rest is history,” said Reardon. He said what followed was interesting. There was the Montana Militia prosecutions plus the usual felony work on routine crimes. “Some of them pretty stomach churning, but that’s the nature of the business,” said Reardon. When he was sued over not returning a watch to the proper owner and a book was published about it in which he was quoted making some “unfortunate remarks,” Reardon decided to try outfitting once again, but this too didn’t pan out when the outfitter got sick and the whole thing shut down. Reardon said he wandered around town for a while and ran into Hamilton City Judge Sanders

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the Judicial Nomination Commission in the appointment of district court judges, “which will ensure that the process is fair and objective and that the City can conduct its due diligence in ensuring the Council appoints the most qualified candidate.” Hamilton municipal code requires that to be qualified a candidate must be licensed to practice law in Montana and have at least five years of experience

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 who was thinking of retiring and was looking around for someone to replace her. “I was hired about two weeks later to fill out her term and I’ve been doing it now for 14 years,” he said. “If it weren’t for the under-privileged class of petty offenders I would have had no one to talk to for the last 14 years. I don’t mean to speak disparagingly of them. But the sad fact of the matter is a lot of the offenses I see as a city judge are basically poverty influenced, if not poverty caused.” “It’s been a long study in human nature,” said Reardon. “When I was a felony prosecutor in the Marine Corps prosecutions were easy. We went out and we dealt with the bad guys. As a judge in a small city court, I deal with heartbroken people.” Reardon said now that he doesn’t hunt, fish or ride anymore, he’s “quite content to sit in my easy chair and puzzle through Aristotle, Plato and Thucydides and those great literary artists and try to read it in Greek.” He said he has family on the East Coast he would like to visit, but mainly he wants to retire before falling asleep at his desk in the afternoon or doing something that might be embarrassing or embarrass the court. He has a lot of philosophical studies he wants to pursue. He said he also wants to spend more time with his wife. “Typical old guy stuff,” he said. “But I’ve got a lot of memories.”

in practicing law. Applications for the position will be accepted through May 20, 2020. This would be followed by a public comment period lasting to July 7, 2020. A selection committee established by the Mayor will review the applications and interview applicants and make a recommendation ranking the candidates hopefully by June 16, and the Council could appoint the new judge by July 7, 2020. Anyone with questions about the process can call the City Clerk’s Office at 363-2101 ext. 230 or via email at CityClerk@ CityofHamilton.net.

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Opinion

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Guest Comment

A flood of community college confusion By Robert Walsh, Hamilton

Community college confusion is flooding the Bitterroot Valley like spring runoff surging over the stream bed. Since this confusion about the community college district is not beneficial for Ravalli County residents, let me try to clear it up a bit. It might be helpful to keep in mind an insightful quote from Mark Twain: “It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” Ravalli County residents have been fooled for ten years into falsely believing that Bitterroot College in Hamilton is a real, legitimate college. That deception and the difficulty of clearing it up is at the root of the problem. It is entirely false that the recent school election had anything to do with Bitterroot College. The May 5th school election, among other things, was to create an all-new Bitterroot Valley Community College district. That initiative was passed by voters. The levy that was on the ballot, which was meant to fund the all-new Bitterroot Valley Community College district, did not pass. Trustees were elected to create, organize, and eventually govern the all-new community college they will create. None of these ballot measures has anything to do with Bitterroot College. The election was not about the false idea of expanding Bitterroot College into a community college. That makes no sense and would be impossible to do since Bitterroot College is not a college. But voters were fooled by this false idea. That is why they turned down the levy. Since it appears that Bitterroot College is a productive “gold mine,” (as reported by the Ravalli Republic 3/15) there would be no reason for voters to vote for a tax to fix what isn’t broken. Sure, it would be okay to organize Bitterroot College into a community college, but why put hard-

earned tax money into it when it is already functioning just fine? The Ravalli Republic has been complicit in promoting this false idea. The paper has consistently published photos of Bitterroot College to illustrate articles that specifically deal with the creation of an all-new community college district (see RR 5/8 online edition, for the latest example). This gives the false impression that Bitterroot College is directly involved with the process of creating a community college district in Ravalli County. That is just plain wrong. Let’s face the facts. Bitterroot College is not a college. It is not an “affiliate” of UM. It is not a UM “branch campus.” Bitterroot College is a lovely, well-intentioned but hopelessly underfunded outreach program created and governed by UM to make some college-level courses available to residents of the Bitterroot. If UM stops funding this outreach program, it will cease to exist. That is the reason for the initiative to establish a real, legitimate, permanent community college in Ravalli County. Despite the levy not passing, the Board of Regents and the MT legislature should vote to establish the all-new Bitterroot Valley Community College district. Once voters cease to be fooled by false ideas about Bitterroot College and come to realize that if they don’t fund a community college there will be no college-level education available in the valley, they may be willing to do so. Meanwhile, the newly elected Bitterroot Valley Community College Board of Trustees should begin now to unofficially work toward the creation of an all-new community college in Ravalli County. Thus, when the community college district is approved by the legislature in 2021 and the trustees are officially seated, they will hit the ground running.

Civic Club wants your input

a person’s right to their opinion under the constitution, but the hateful reasons and hostile tone expressed have become very concerning and upsetting. We, your Town’s employees, categorically deny the allegations made against us by these individuals. Daily we watch and react in dismay as these members of our community, which we proudly serve, are mistreating us individually and collectively and disrupting our abilities to satisfactorily perform our jobs. Their inquiries and requests for information, as well as responding to unfounded allegations, have wasted countless hours on what we can only describe as a “wild goose chase” to try to accuse our Mayor of illegal action to discredit him and the Town’s administration, us. Besides the obvious damage to staff morale and reputations, this is obviously a waste of resources and embarrassing to our Town’s reputation. Please know and understand that we, the Town’s employees, recognize that serving the public is a privilege and we are proud to serve you. We take pride in our work and work hard to provide excellent customer service to all community members in a courteous manner. These slanderous remarks and internet postings serve only to create chaos and discord and purposefully reduce our ability to effectively perform our duties. As your public service staff, we have few avenues to launch complaints against the unacceptable treatment and harmful behavior demonstrated towards us by certain members of Council, former elected officials and certain

On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Park, there will be a meeting of the Civic Club regarding he 2020 Creamery Picnic. We are holding this meeting in the park so people can appropriately social distance themselves comfortably and we will be able to accommodate all citizens attending. You may want to bring a chair and/or an umbrella. In light of the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, many events are being cancelled, rescheduled, or still in question as to if they will be happening. The Creamery Picnic is an annual event that has happened for 107 years. It has been cancelled one time in that history due to war. We are concerned for the safety of the public and to follow the requirements of the COVID-19 recommendations. However, we cannot control the social distancing or guarantee that there will not be someone near and dear to you that might get exposed to an unknown carrier. These are troubling times and with the predicted resurgence of the virus cases, are we wise to proceed with plans and the Creamery Picnic event? The Board of the Civic Club wants to hear your thoughts regarding this situation. Therefore, we are hoping that the town folks, members of Civic club, businesses, police security, fire department, members of the Creamery Picnic Committee and all involved entities to meet at the Lewis and Clark Park. Depending on your opinion, what are you willing to do to make that happen.

Letters

We thank you in advance for taking time to think this through, aiding in the most appropriate decisions and coming to the meeting. Joan Prather, President Stevensville Civic Club

Open letter to Stevensville Town Council members and citizens of Stevensville:

As employees of the Town of Stevensville, we write this letter to express our frustration, hurt and disappointment in several members of Council, former elected officials and certain community members whose ongoing and relentless actions against the Town’s administration have become unbearable. We feel that we are under attack and are subject to an unhealthy work environment. Over the past several months we have sadly seen an increase in the number of disturbingly rude telephone calls received and we now find ourselves the target of spiteful internet slander. The individuals behind these activities who are vocally discussing Town projects, services, policies/procedures and staff members are doing so by twisting information and disseminating mistruths in what we see as an attempt to shame, discredit and intimidate us. While we try to provide them with correct and factual information, it appears to go ignored. Please note that we, your public service staff, completely understand and respect

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community members. Therefore, we have joined together in support of each other, and we respectfully ask that these individuals discontinue their harassing, disruptive and wasteful behavior. We understand that they immensely loathe our Mayor; however, their blind obsession to force him out of office has once again found us, the staff of the Town of Stevensville, in the crosshairs of their vicious attacks. These individuals and their ongoing rude and meanspirited behavior must stop for the good of all. We ask that we come together as a community to find solutions and respect each other. We encourage those persons with issues or grievances, or who wish to better understand the facts, to schedule a meeting with us. Monica Hoffman Laura Miller Janelle Berthoud Robert Underwood

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lems Montana Veterans face in getting the VA benefits they have earned. A Veteran himself, Dave worked with leaders at our county’s Valley Veterans Service Center to craft a bill to encourage the creation of more county Veterans’ service offices across the state. He then devised a legislative strategy for overcoming opposition that had killed a similar bill in 2017. Invited to Helena to speak on behalf of the Veterans’ bill, I saw firsthand how effective Dave is at presenting legislation, defending it against naysayers, and negotiating with various stakeholders to get it across the finish line. The record shows that he brought these abilities to bear not just on this Veterans’ bill but also on all the other legislation that he sponsored. All politicians voice support for Veterans. Dave Bedey delivered results that will, in time, benefit Veterans across the state. David Bedey is a man of integrity who is committed to doing his duty for his constituents and for the state of Montana. I strongly urge you to vote to return him to the Montana Legislature. Dan Griffin, SFC, U.S. Army (retired) Hamilton

Manipulation of Ravalli County constituents

Why are people from the Flathead, eastern Montana, Missoula and other areas of Montana trying to manipulate the voting on legislative races in Ravalli County? Our representative republic was founded on the idea that communities elect one person to represent them. Someone who will understand the people, issues, and needs of the community. When one candidate touts endorsements from dozens of “leaders” – all from outside the county, that should be a huge red flag. When a “pastor” pushes his agenda into our community from his blog “pulpit” in Jordan, Montana, we should be concerned. When a legislator from Missoula attacks our candidates that should be cause for alarm. One can’t help but wonder who is orchestrating the manipulation of Ravalli County. We are seeing an overabundance of hate in this primary election. Why the obvious desperation? Why do these interlopers feel they have a right to tell Ravalli County voters what to think? As you vote, ignore the voices from outside Ravalli County and ask yourself who will best represent you. Do you want someone who spews hatred at anyone with whom they disagree or someone who will listen? I support Representative Nancy Ballance because she has remained above the fray. Nancy remains fact based. Nancy treats her constituents just as she would like to be treated. It’s simple, we need more people like Representative Nancy Ballance in Helena to protect our rights. Send our Representative, Nancy Ballance back to Helena for Senate District 44. Charles “Bill” Scholl Florence

Overreaction

A few observations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Why this overreaction? In my opinion, a Draconian response such as we are seeing would be more appropriate to an Ebola outbreak. We have learned that the Level 4 biohazard virology lab in Wuhan, China was the source of the pandemic with the index patient being a worker at that lab. The ‘wet markets’ are gross and barbaric but pardon the pun, they were a ‘red herring’. I think folks in the intelligence community got it wrong again. I believe that they panicked and scared the upper echelons of government into thinking that this might be an escaped ‘weaponized’ version of the previous SARS-corona virus which caused the 2002 SARS pandemic in Guangdong province, China. The Chinese government’s secrecy and mendacity regarding that outbreak led to our government’s ‘worst case scenario’ and overreaction. But now we know a lot more about the current SARS-corona

virus. It’s no more fatal than our uglier influenza viruses, such as the H1N1 swine flu 2002 pandemic. It’s truly unfortunate that both viruses’ effects are so severe in the ‘at risk’ population. But, it’s NOT Ebola! The WHO rates the average fatality rate for Ebola to be 50% with the range being 25-90% depending on the region. In my opinion, there has been a huge overreaction with Draconian measures predicated on vastly wrong models. Suspicions regarding the communist Chinese government may have caused this result. Allan R Supak, MD Stevensville

Support for Williams

Almost 40 years ago I answered a call from a pollster who wanted to know what I thought was the most important issue facing the United States. Was it defense? The deficit? Health care? I gave it some thought, then told him that the most important issue was “thoughtful leadership.” “That’s not on our list,” he said. “I know,” I said. “That’s why it’s a problem.” Then I hung up, and haven’t answered a survey since. I’ve thought about it plenty, though, and with every election cycle my opinion has been reinforced. Few candidates seemed to combine the attributes of thoughtfulness, humanity, and leadership that I valued. Then I met Kathleen Williams, candidate for Congress. She exemplifies what I meant: she’s smart, she’s thoughtful, independent-minded, and focused on solutions, not ideology. When she decides what course of action is right, she takes action and provides leadership. Her positions are informed by her 33 years’ experience in natural resource planning and policy, by her three terms in the Montana legislature, and by her experience as a caregiver for her mother, when only a teenager herself. She is animated not by politics, but by policy. To a policy wonk like myself, that is pure music. Politics is all about playing the game; policy is about finding solutions that work for people. Her background in resource economics taught her not only about the market values of commodities, but also to understand the intrinsic values of things that have no price, but which enrich our lives nonetheless. Where her values and mine diverge, I can at least follow - and respect - her reasoning. That’s the kind of candidate I can back as Montana’s Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, and I urge you to do likewise. Russ Lawrence Hamilton

Support for Daines

I am so grateful to have Steve Daines as our Senator. This man is the exact kind of person Montana needs -- he’s hardworking, independent and tough. He never forgets the people he’s representing, and he always gets the job done. It’s clear Daines always has Montana’s best interest in mind. Every vote that Steve has made is one that he knows will help build-up our state. He understands what’s important to Montanans and what we need to keep pushing towards a better future. Daines has committed himself to keeping Montana the Last Best Place, so that our families for generations to come can enjoy all that Montana has to offer. There’s no question in my mind that Daines is who Montana needs for another six years. I look forward to voting for him this November because I’m confident he’ll continue to represent my Montana values every step of the way. Pat Earnest Hamilton

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Hamilton Senior Center meals

Hamilton Senior Center is preparing meals for take out on the following schedule: Monday, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. call in to order meals for the week. Thursday, pick up between 12 noon and 1 p.m. For orders and info: 3635181.

AA meetings

Check for local meetings by calling the hotline 1-888-607-2000 or by visiting www.aa-montana. org.

Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the small dining room at the Living Centre, 57 Main Street. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.

Narcotics Anon

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (north entrance).

For more information call 3632512.

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. Income guidelines are 1-$23,107; 2- $31,284; 3-$39,461; 4-$47,638; 5-$55,815. For each additional family member add $8,177. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www. facebook.com/Ravalli-CountyWIC.

Family Shelter

Free Indeed is a faith-based addiction support group. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.

The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot is dedicated to helping homeless and needy families in the Bitterroot Valley. If you are interested in helping or need help, call Gary Locke for more information, 239-8833.

Gamblers Anon

Community meals

Free Indeed

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

Overeaters Anon

Family Shelter of the Bitterroot is providing free drive-thru meals to go Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Bible Church, 280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton.

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Stevensville kindergarten registration

Stevensville Primary School is having online Kindergarten Registration for the 20/21 school year. Visit the website at stevensvilleschools.org go to the Primary school, choose the link at the bottom to register your student online.

Got jewels?

Bitter Root Humane Association would love to have them for its upcoming “2nd Time Around Jewelry Sale” being held on July 25th. Now’s a great time to sort through all your jewelry boxes and drawers and donate items that you just don’t love or appreciate like you use to. BRHA is seeking all things jewelry - precious, costume or homemade... rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, buckles and even jewelry boxes! Donations to BRHA are tax deductible and items can be brought to the shelter located at 262 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton during open business hours, mailed to BRHA, PO Box 57, Hamilton MT 59840 or to arrange pickup, email Mary at dogmommary@aol.com.

Free dinners to go St. Mary’s Free To-Go Soul Suppers are Garden being served Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center parking lot at 100 Mission Street, Stevensville. Dinners are free for all ages! For more information, contact Corey at (406) 214-8708.

Senior shuttle

The BitterRoot Bus will be running a 6:30 a.m. Shuttle for Seniors and people with compromised immune systems on Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notice. This bus will be for seniors to get to Albertsons for 7 to 9 a.m. senior shopping. Call the BitterRoot Bus at 363-7484 to schedule your ride. You must call in advance!

Victor School meal program

The Victor School is offering a free meals program for children 18 years and under through the Summer Food Service Program. For more information call (406)642-3221.

Victor Community Garden

The Victor Community Garden has 20’ by 20’ plots available for $35 for the year with great sun exposure surrounded by a deer proof fence. Compost, mulch, tools and have an automated watering system that waters every night is provided as well as a paid garden manager who is always happy to help new gardeners. Organic methods are required. Pollinators abound with both fruit trees and a diverse native flower garden located in the center of the gardening area. There is also an innovative composting outhouse. The garden is located on 5th, just west of Victor. For more information on reserving plots, how to use the Community Garden, or about Sustainable Living Systems contact Jill Davies at 406-3601751.

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton.

Support for Bedey

As a former legislator, I get numerous calls this time of year from former constituents asking for assistance with voting their mail-in ballots. I always appreciate the phone calls because it renews my faith that people are generally really trying to make informed decisions when it comes to voting for our future. One candidate, again on the 2020 ballot, that I am advocating for is Dave Bedey for House District 86. In the last session, as a freshman legislator, Dave lived up to his stated commitment to work hard for the people of HD 86. Of course, to those of us that know him, his work ethic comes as no surprise. Additionally, a quick look at his resume, you realize that only people driven by a desire for success can accomplish his level of lifetime achievements. Whether rising to the level of Colonel in the U.S. Army, or becoming Chairman of the Hamilton School Board, all is indicative of Dave’s desire to do well. Looking at his legislative record in his first session, once again you see this same drive. It is a rarity that a freshman legislator can master the legislative process, carry, and then pass seven legislative bills. Additionally, Dave is currently chairing the Legislative Finance Committee’s education subcommittee. These coveted Chairman positions are generally reserved for seasoned legislators with years of experience in the legislative process. It speaks volumes that Dave has carried the legislation that he has and is Chairman of this subcommittee; all accomplished in his first session. Add to all of this, a fourth generation Bitter Rooter, graduate of Hamilton High School and the Montana University System, and a highly successful military career. None of this is accomplished

without hard work and dedication. I may not have always agreed with every vote that Dave took, but I will continue to support someone who I know will work hard, looking deep into every issue. I take comfort knowing of his effort to always come to an informed and intelligent decision benefiting his constituents of House District 86, and the good people of Montana. I am supporting Dave Bedey in his re-election to House District 86 and hope you do too. Ron Ehli Former Representative, House Majority Leader 2017 Hamilton

Support for Olszewski

Politics - it can be a ! We Conservatives, whether Independent or Republican, have a choice to make. How to break the tie in the primary race for Montana Governor? I broke the tie and decided on Dr. Al. Here’s why. The mail ballots have started and it’s time to focus. So, don’t let others make your selection. Hell yes, it matters! Perhaps Charles Krauthammer, highly respected past commentator, said it best: “Politics, the crooked timber of our communal lives, dominates everything; because, in the end, everything – high and low and, most especially high – lives or dies by politics.” Our republic is certainly a ‘high’ and governors play a vital role. As I said, this time we are truly blessed! We have three good candidates for governor. When I say WE I mean you veterans, and first responders of all disciplines. Each of you have made commitments to serve something greater than self. Many of you have committed to accept risks, serious injury or death, in that service. So how do you choose between candidates Attorney Gen. Fox,

Representative Gianforte, and Doctor/Senator Olszewski (aka Doctor Al)? Each are capable, proven conservative public servants. I want to urge you to take a deeper look at Senator/Doctor Olszewski and his running mate Senator Bogner. They seem to be getting the least publicity. You will see that due to their proven record of service, they are my choice for Governor. Like each of you, they have proven dedicated to service of causes greater than self. I’ll be brief. Doctor Al served as an Air Force Flight Surgeon. He has a successful medical practice, and serves as a State Senator. He was a first arrival volunteer at the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. He helped pull kids out of rubble after the 2010 earthquake hit Haiti. This is a man dedicated to service! His running mate, Senator Bogner, is a State Senator, and Marine veteran of two tours in Iraq. What a combination! No matter what issue they might face in office, we can count on service beneficial to the citizens of Montana. They sure as hell are not born politicians. Theirs is the kind of record that Churchill had in mind when he penned the following: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what give.” Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret) Stevensville

Support for Ballance

Vote Nancy Ballance Senate District 44 – voting records matter for the health of Ravalli County! Representative Nancy Ballance’s knowledge and foresight has been well applied and certainly appreciated during this pandemic. Due to Nancy’s hard work on healthcare issues, many of Montana’s rural hospitals remain open and available to those

needing their assistance. Representative Ballance’s knowledge and consideration has helped provide for the health of her constituents’ children as well as the health of all ages, kept our local hospital viable and ensured access to healthcare at a critical time for all of Ravalli County. Nancy’s vote on HB 658 protected the viability of our local hospitals and ensured access to quality healthcare. The Republican bill also added much needed asset limitations, residence requirements and fraud protection. Nancy put the health of our children and most vulnerable first with her votes on HB564, HB574 and HB575 and ensured access to quality healthcare through her vote on HB2. Nancy’s vote to protect our children on HB266 would have prevented adults from giving tobacco products, nicotine and vapor products to children. Representative Nancy Balance’s votes on healthcare issues demonstrates a caring loving consideration for the residents of Ravalli County, unlike her opponent. I support Rep. Nancy Ballance for Senate District 44. We are lucky to have her in office during this pandemic. Because of her hard work on healthcare issues, many of Montana’s rural hospitals have remained open and able to care for people who otherwise might not have had access to medical services. And, her knowledge and leadership as the Chairman of the legislative Appropriations Committee has made her an invaluable asset for Ravalli County. Nancy is truly an elected official who puts the people she represents first, and she has a voting record for the past eight years proving that fact. Rep. Nancy Ballance has always voted for the best outcomes for the

St. Mary’s Garden in Stevensville is open. There are plots available and the cost is $30.00 per plot per season. This includes water. If you are interested please contact Phyllis Green at pjbk55@ gmail.com for application and additional information.

Fairgrounds arenas open for riding

Fees are as follows: $5day OR $25/season OR $50/family of 4 season. You must pay, before riding, in either the office or one of the 2 pay boxes on the facility to get the gate code to enter the property. Phase 1 restrictions are in effect; strict social distancing and no more than 10 folks allowed at any time. Tuesday and Thursday evenings the main arena is booked for private practice from about 6-8 p.m.; please be respectful of arena space. Don’t hesitate to contact the office at 363-3411.

Thursday, May 21 Stevensville Civic Club

The Stevensville Civic Club will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. at Lewis & Clark Park to discuss the Creamery Picnic. Bring your umbrella and a chair and be prepared for social distancing. All stakeholders are invited to attend. For more information contact Joan Prather, President, at 531-8401.

Monday, June 1 Monarchs Matter: The Bitterroot Monarch Project

Monarch butterflies, like many pollinator species, are in drastic decline. These stunning orange and black butterflies journey through Montana on their multi-generational, several-thoupeople of Ravalli County, she has a solid track record, and she is the only candidate for SD 44 we can trust to do what’s best for us. Judy Vernier Stevensville

Huls Dairy responds

The recent letter by Susan McCreary headed “Support for Tummarello” comes extremely close to the rule that it shouldn’t be justified with a response. Because I can’t resist breaking this rule, as a compromise I’ll keep this short. I never dreamed that business decisions by Huls Dairy would become fodder for the Ravalli County Commissioner campaign. It is clear that Ms. McCreary knows nothing about Huls Dairy or the dairy industry, hence the faulty “questions” posed in the letter. If anyone, including Ms. McCreary, cares about or wants to know why we have decided to exit the dairy industry after more than 100 years, or how we are doing that, I would be happy to fill them in, but not here. Even the true information regarding this has no relevance to the Commissioner race. The attempt to use wrong information to call into question Dan Huls’ integrity is disappointing to say the least. For more than a century, as our family has participated in and helped lead the dairy industry, we have endeavored to follow the rules with honesty and integrity. I can assure your readers that our effort in that regard has not changed as we exit dairy. It is interesting that this supporter of Mr. Tummarello who wishes to champion personal property rights, has no problem sticking her nose into other people’s business. I know Dan Huls probably as well as anybody, and he is not the leader of or par-

Bitterroot Star -- Page A5 sand-mile-long, annual migration. “We’d love for you to join us on Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. to learn more about the magnificent Monarch in an online event hosted by Maggie, Hirschauer, Bitterroot Monarch Project Coordinator, “ says Adult Services Specialist, Nancy Bevins. “We’ll be using Facebook Live & Zoom to connect Maggie with our Library patrons so everyone stays safe.” The Bitterroot Monarch Project was started in response to the decline of the western monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), with the lowest population count reported in November 2018. Recent counts suggest the population is currently less than 1% of its historical size. Reduction of native plants across its range, habitat loss at wintering colonies, pesticide use, and climate change have all contributed to the decline. Come learn about the Monarch’s important place in the Bitterroot Valley, their awe-inspiring migration, metamorphosis, why milkweeds are so important, and what you can do to help these amazing creatures. There is little documented evidence of population trends or monarch movement patterns in Montana. For the project’s first year, efforts focused on milkweed restoration and mapping, surveying for monarch presence across the Bitterroot Valley, and raising monarch caterpillars for tagging and release as adults. Join us to hear more about the project’s findings. In 2019, with record-low populations, monarchs arrived later than expected, only in midJuly. The project raised, tagged and released 13 butterflies with the hope that tag recoveries will shed light on migration routes of these Bitterroot monarchs. Please register for this event online by going to northvalleylibrary.org. Click on our Calendar then click on the event. You’ll see the sign up option. You will receive an email with the event link to use. At the listed time, you may also click on our Facebook link at the bottom of the home page and watch us live. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Stay safe. The library reminds you to practice social distancing and wash your hands. For a list of current library services check our website at northvalleylibrary.org. ticipating in a secret conspiracy to impede anyone’s personal property rights. In fact, I know of no such movement. So when you hear that expressed or implied, please consider the source and judge for yourself the honesty of the story teller. Dan Huls is honest and will make a fine commissioner. Tim Huls, President Huls Dairy Inc. Corvallis

Support for Gorski

I have known Margaret Gorski since she ran in the 2018 election for HD 88 and know that she is extremely dedicated to community service and acts with the utmost integrity. She is a detailed planner who always considers everyone’s perspectives when searching for solutions to existing problems or planning for the future. Not only is Margaret the best choice to be the Democratic Party’s candidate, she is the best choice to be our next senator in District 44. Voters need to know that she will have an opponent in the primary, Timothy Gibney. What is curious is that there seems to be essentially no information about him, and he didn’t bother to provide any for the Bitterroot Star’s special section on all the candidates running in the upcoming primary election. The Democrats in Ravalli County who are interested and involved in political issues have never heard of him before and suspect that he is not a Democrat. If so, why would he misrepresent himself? Please don’t be fooled. Margaret Gorski is the only real Democratic candidate running in this primary. Frank Machek Stevensville

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American Legion Post 94 Stevensville invites all who would like to attend & honor our Veterans by placing flags on their graves for Memorial Weekend

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Thank you to all of those who have supported our community, keeping us safe and well during the Covid-19 pandemic • Healthcare workers • Hospital workers • First Responders • Farmers and Ranchers • Essential Business Owners and workers • Restaurant Owners and workers •Teachers and tech support people • Caregivers • Farm to table food supply chain workers (truck drivers, distribution center workers, grocery store workers)

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We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our High School and College graduates, the Class of 2020!!! From The American Legion Ravalli Post 47 and Auxiliary Unit 47, Hamilton, Montana

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tana West Economic Development and Flathead County Economic Development Authority. Bozeman Mayor Chris Mehl joined a bipartisan letter with other mayors across the country in support of Daines’ bill. Additionally, Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson issued his support of Daines’ bill as well. 90% of MT small businesses have fewer than 20 employees and make up about 50% of employment in the state. Daines worked with Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to introduce the bipartisan bill.

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of the Red Cross Shelter. That, among other problems, precipitated the formation of RCOAD. Some of the founding members and partners of RCOAD are: • The American Red Cross Ravalli County Disaster Action Team • The Salvation Army, Hamilton • Montana Team Rubicon • Bitterroot Emergency Amateur Radio Services • The Latter-Day Saints Charities • Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church • Bitter Root Humane Association • Ravalli County Office of Emergency Management Since March of this year most of these organizations have been meeting bi-weekly or weekly on conference calls that have also involved: • MSU Extension • JustServe • Family Shelter of the Bitterroot • The American Legion • MSU-Ravalli Extension SNAP-Education program • Ravalli County Council on Aging • Ravalli County Public Health • Ravalli County Ministerial Association • Child Care Resources There have been other

organizations and many volunteers who stepped up to help with the efforts that included people serving on several committees: • Child Care • Communications • Food Security • Volunteers • Blood Drives • Homeless • Masks • Animal Care • Spiritual Emotional Mental Health The organization has used the 4 Cs to help to make sure organizations like the Council on Aging and Salvation Army have the volunteers they need, to organize Blood Drives and encourage people to sew masks for the hospital and others. It has also sought out people who would care for animals caught up in the COVID-19 situation when their owners are hospitalized or unable to take care of them temporarily. It has also worked to connect people to agencies and professionals for mental health. Two of the good, and historic, things that happened, because of the 4 Cs work to assist with spiritual help for those that need it during the confinement was a special online Easter Service that included many pastors and leaders of several denominations in the valley. The National Day of Prayer Service was also broadcast on the 7th of May and included some denominations that had not participated before. Hundreds of people attended or tuned into these services, many for the first time. Usually in a disaster, VOADs or COADs set up

Multi Agency Resource Centers (MARC) so that people going through these disaster related trials can go to one place and make contact with all the agencies and resources available in a sort of one stop shopping. Resources like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army and the many churches that are involved in Disaster Relief. One was set up after the Roaring Lion Fire which turned out to be a great help to the many people who had lost their homes and belongings. Many times, these efforts are continued to help people rebuild their homes and lives through the generosity of local businesses and banks. A new organization formed to do a sort of MARC so that people can go to one place to see what resources are available and to see how they can help. With the help of a veteran, a website has been set up as well as a Facebook page and Instagram account. The

website is www.ravallicountymutualaidcommunity.org. That is the name of the organization and they have put together a call center and encourage people to call if they, for one reason or another, cannot pick up food at the local food banks or grocery stores or items from pharmacies. People can call (406)233-9031 and volunteers are ready to take the call and dispatch someone who has volunteered to pick up the food for the caller and deliver it to them. Many things have been accomplished because of caring volunteers and agencies and voluntary organizations. Because no one knows for sure where this COVID-19 thing is going, RCOAD wants to be prepared in case it rebounds now or later in the fall. Many of the resources that have been put together will be available in the future for other disasters.

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Montana State University Extension has published free guidance on settling a person’s estate after death, a process known as probate. Extension has made the MontGuides “What is a Personal Representative” and “Probate” available online at http://www. montana.edu/estateplanning/ eppublications.html. Paper copies are also available from county Extension or reservation offices. The Montana Uniform Probate Code provides a flexible and simplified approach to probate administration, according to Wendy Wedum, MSU Extension Pondera County family consumer science and 4-H agent. Probate takes place in district court in the Montana county where the deceased lived. During probate, a person’s will is verified before settling creditors’ claims,

and heirs receive property according to Montana law. MSU Extension family economics specialist Marsha Goetting added that an appointed PR is not necessary if all property held by the dead person is “non-probate,” such as property held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, property held in trust, life insurance payable to a named beneficiary, transfer-on-death deeds on real property, among other examples. Goetting and Wedum said the cost of probate depends on the size and complexity of the estate. Currently, the state initial filing fee to begin probate is $70 for filing a will. Other costs may include copying fees, newspaper notifications, appraisals, and expenses for auctions or property sales. The major costs are the fees for the PR and attorney for their services.

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Dreams realized for Stevensville alumnus Carson Katen credits collective community support as an empowering factor in helping him to make an impact in the world. After graduating from high school in 2017, Katen signed to play football for Colby College (Class of 2021), known for its NeuroScience department, located in Waterville, Maine. Doing so, Katen was then able to combine his two passions, playing football and studying the functions of the brain, a dream come true for him. He knew early on he was not going to college to play football, he was using football to go to college, and he remembers that a coach had told him early on, good grades will open doors. Open doors they did, as he has been offered and accepted an internship with Harvard Medical focusing on dementia and Alzheimer’s research. Though he was torn between playing football where friends and family could watch and support him and pursuing his dream of studying neuroscience, he never took his eye off the prize. After having respectfully turned down offers to play for several colleges, locally and across the country, Katen packed his bags and headed east. He states, “Maine is very

Carson Katen is headed to Harvard Medical School as an intern focusing on dementia and Alzheimers research.

similar to Montana as far as weather and landscape, only they have an ocean.” Katen is grateful to be pursuing his degree, building friendships and to have been a part of the success of the Colby College football team’s CCB Championships these past two years. Last summer, Katen had the privilege of working with Colby College’s MCMI (Maine Concussion Management Initiative), led by Dr. Paul Berkner. MCMI has been a pioneer in concussion research and education outreach, educating various sports teams and today’s youth on the effects of concussions, preventative measures and advanced rehabilitation techniques. Katen is excited to be involved with this program and its timely and important real world application. This year Carson Katen is honored to have accepted an internship with Harvard Medical focusing on dementia and Alzheimer’s research. Prepared to embrace this opportunity head on and with confidence in what should prove to be an exciting, challenging and rewarding experience. Here Katen hopes to shed light on this final frontier of our

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Crews awarded prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Ben Crews, Stevensville High School alumnus, was one of three Whitworth University undergraduate students who have been awarded prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. The Goldwater Scholarship Program supports undergraduates who show exceptional promise of becoming the nation’s next generation of research leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This is the first time three Whitworth students have received the award in the same year. The 2020 recipients are Ryan Bax ’20, Ben Crews ’21 and Maria Straight ’21. “To have one student win one of these scholarships is a big deal,” says Whitworth Professor of Engineering & Physics Richard Stevens, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship campus representative. “In my opinion, this is one of the highest awards an undergraduate STEM student can achieve in the United States. To have three students win in one year in an institution the size of Whitworth is unheard of and unprecedented.” Other institutions with three winners this year include the University of Washington, Stanford University, the University of California Berkeley, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Crews is a junior majoring in biology from Stevensville, Mont. He says this scholarship validates the work he has put in for the last three years and proves he can succeed in research science if he puts his mind to it. “Once I graduate, I would like to be involved in practicing medicine and research,” Crews says. “I’m considering translational research, as it blends medicine and research quite well.” Whitworth’s Hugh W. Johnston Professor of Chemistry Kraig Wheeler says, “Ben is an extraordinary student and person. You don’t need to take my word for it; just look at his academics, outcomes from his National

University of Texas at Austin last summer focusing on dark matter halos. She plans to attend graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in astrophysics and perform research related to cosmology, dark matter and dark energy. Associate Professor of Engineering & Physics John Larkin has been a mentor to Straight. “Maria has a sharp mind and is able to quickly grasp new scientific concepts,” he says. “This allows her to adapt and extend what she has learned in

one context and apply it to a new situation. She combines that with diligence and a commitment to excellence in all of her work.” This year, 1,343 students were nominated by 461 academic institutions, and 396 of those students were awarded scholarships. The Goldwater Scholars will each receive up to $7,500 per year for tuition, books, and room and board. The Goldwater Scholarships honor longtime Arizona senator

and 1964 presidential candidate Barry Goldwater and were first awarded in 1989. For more information, visit goldwater.scholarsapply.org Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church. The university, which has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students, offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Ben Crews has been awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship at Whitworth College in Spokane. Crews is the son of Dr. Kirk and Lisa Crews of Stevensville. Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/National Institutes of Health-supported research for the last two summers, and meaningful, ongoing work with the community. Ben is simply an inspiring student to work with.” Bax is a senior majoring in biology from Colbert, Wash. He hopes to attend an M.D./Ph.D. program in order to become a researching physician in a university environment. He is currently interested in researching cancer biology and says this scholarship has helped put him on that path. “Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me because it really validates all the work I have put into research throughout my college

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Mother’s Day on the Lochsa

For Mother’s Day, Jan and I went to the Lochsa, that wonderful scenic whitewatersteelhead-cutthroat river west of us in Idaho. It’s been our tradition for several years to go to the Lochsa Lodge for their Mother’s Day breakfast buffet. Then we drive down the river, watch the whitewater rafters, (a few years ago we recued one who was ejected

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan from the raft when it shot over a tumbleweed and sent her airborne – splash – the raft was well downstream when she landed) or if conditions are right, fish It’s exciting just to watch the Lochsa foam and flow and crash its way down its canyon through the car window. When you get out and walk a gravel bar next to the river you might find big beautiful cutthroats rising to a swarming hatch of mayflies, or in the evening, rolling on caddisflies. It can be exciting fishing. This year there was no buffet at Lochsa Lodge. Instead you’d order from the menu spread on a table inside, pay there for take-out food, and go sit at a picnic bench out back or a table on the deck where you can see the mountains and the trees and hear the river, and they bring you your food. Covid compliant takeout service. Several nice Mother’s Day concoctions were on the menu – I found what for me was a dietcompliant frittata with spinach and red peppers; Jan said she had a yen for a hamburger. For a late breakfast – at the Lochsa Lodge on Mother’s Day. “Whatever ya want,” I said, half-laughing, “It’s your day… “ Her burger, when it arrived was an American folk art culinary masterpiece. It was as tall as it was wide, a healthy piece of meat stacked between layers of condiments and melting cheese and partially contained in an oversized house-made bun. I shot a picture of it with my old pointand-shoot camera. We looked at it and laughed. That burger was bigger than her face, but bite by bite,

she managed to stuff it in. I shot a photo of that epic first bite. I’ll only share it with her sisters or close friends. It’s safer that way. About once every five years the Lochsa is low enough on Mother’s Day to fish. We brought our gear. We saw through the window on the way over that conditions, for this time of year, to quote Goldilocks, were just right: swift enough to push the trout into the calm water along the edges, but still plenty of gravel bar showing. No need to get your feet wet, even, as the river was still within its banks. We were eager to hit it. We visited my friend Mike who runs the Lochsa Lodge Store, and found that we couldn’t buy Idaho licenses due to Idaho’s covid regs. To us, the Lochsa in Idaho is just a neighboring river, over the hill in another direction from the Blackfoot or the Big Hole; our annual plunge for Idaho licenses is somewhere between a formality and an inconvenience. For this Mother’s Day it was a major inconvenience. Conditions looked perfect and we couldn’t fish. We decided to enjoy the drive down the river anyway. We found some spots to walk the bank, look at what could have been some good fishing water, run our ever-eager Aussie Shepherd, Sadie, and take pictures. I used the point-and-shoot, Jan used her phone and her Canon, a tweener between a point-and shoot and a serious camera. She left her two Nikon systems home. Serious photography is an interest of hers and she’s good at it. The day was picture-perfect. The river was plenty clear and blue-looking through the lens; the trees, washed clean by a spring shower just a couple of days before were sparkling green; the sky was dappled with just the right amount of clouds. Problem was, I couldn’t get the shots I wanted with the pointand-shoot. We walked past some greatlooking edges where trout had to be stacked off the high-velocity main current. We saw a few mayflies coming off, and a few caddis were in the air. But there were no rises. At one point I felt something crawling on the back of my neck, carefully removed it, and was surprised to find a salmonfly. I didn’t find any fresh salmonfly nymph shucks along the bank. “Now we know what’s going on,” I said to Jan. “They’re underneath, chowing down on nymphs.” At that point, oddly enough, I wasn’t that bothered by not fishing. I attempted a couple of shots

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ment and the buy-in to digital for equivalent gear was out of reach. Today, good used cameras are surprisingly affordable. I was narrowing my choices on the internet, reading reviews, wondering what I could get by with. I was agonizing over whether pull the trigger, against my better judgment and taking a vow of poverty for the rest of the summer, on a used digital camera that would take my collection of old Nikon lenses. At that moment Jan appeared in the doorway, and spoke in soft and even tones. She told me that I was due for an early Father’s Day gift. She named a price point, and told me to get my choice of a good used camera within that range. To say I was overwhelmed – again – by something Jan surprised me with would be an understatement. When my friends remind me that I have a wonderful wife, I join the chorus in agreement. The new-used camera hasn’t arrived yet, but I’m like a kid before Christmas, eager and excited at its arrival and the opportunity to re-enter a writing market that is photo-driven. Once again, she’s given me something that gives me life. And for Mother’s Day, all I got for her was a cheeseburger. You might say, once again, that I’m on the lucky end of the exchange. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main in Hamilton. Crossword Answers on page B2

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE ELAINE MUIR, Deceased. ALSO KNOWN AS ALICE E. MUIR Cause No. DP-20-38 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Danny Reed Muir or Peggy Elaine Trexler, the Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 27th day of April, 2020. /s/ Danny Reed Muir Co-Personal Representative 263 Down the Lane Stevensville, MT 59870 Peggy Elaine Trexler Co-Personal Representative 455 Coach Lane Hamilton, MT 59840 BS 5-6, 5-13, 5-20-20. MNAXLP

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY P. MOORE, Decedent Cause No.: DP-20-40/7 Dept. No.: 2 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 ( 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 the Personal Representative, Thomas Allen Moore, ℅ Bransby Law Firm, P.C., 515 Main Street, Stevensville, .Montana 59870, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 7th day of May, 2020. THOMAS ALLEN MOORE State of Montana ) :ss County of Ravalli ) This instrumenting was signs for acknowledged before me on May 7,2020 by Thomas Allen Moore. /s/ Lisa Radcliffe Wallace Notary Public for the State of Montana ADVERTISING LISA RADCLIFFE WALLACE NOTARY PUBLIC for the State of Montana Residing at Florence MT My Commission Expires April 09, 2022. BS 5-13, 5-20, 5-27-20. MNAXLP

Notice is hereby given that the Federal Primary Election will be conducted solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters on May 8, 2020, and must be returned to the County Election Administrator, Ravalli County Administrative Building, 215 South 4th Street, Suite C, Hamilton, Montana 59840, no later than 8:00 PM on June 2, 2020. All electors, as defined in Title 13, are eligible to vote in the election. Early preparation and reconciliation of mail ballots will be held on May 29 & June 1, 2020, at approximately 9:30 AM, in the basement of the Ravalli County Courthouse, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton. Public is welcome to observe; however, due to COVID-19 and social distancing recommendations, we will limit the number of observers. Beginning at approximately 9:00 AM on Election Day, June 2, 2020, ballots will be opened, reconciled, and counted by a counting center board in the basement of the Ravalli County Courthouse, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton. No results will be released until after the polls close at 8:00 PM.

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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL SCOTT WEMLINGER, Decedent Cause No.: DP-20-36 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 (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 the Personal Representative, Sharon O’Flannigan, ℅ Bransby Law Firm, P.C., 515 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana 59870, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 12th day of May, 2020. /s/ Sharon L. O’Flannigan State of Minnesota ) :ss County of Washington) This instrument was signed or acknowledged before me on 5-12-2020 by SHARON O’FLANNIGAN. /s/ Michael Jon Longueville Notary Public of the State of Minnesota My Commission Expires Jan. 31, 2025. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via electronic meeting for the purpose of considering a Petition for Variance from David Laursen, owner of 106 E. 4th Street. The Petition for Variance requests the Board to approve a variance of the following local zoning regulations: Development Code, Section 10-176 (j) – Off-Street Parking a. The required number of off-street parking spaces is a total of ten (10) spaces. The petition requests that the number of required off-street parking spaces be adjusted to three (3) spaces. The remaining required spaces would be available as on-street parking spaces. The public hearing will be held by electronic means and live-streamed on the Town’s website and Facebook page. Written comments may be mailed to the Clerk of the Town of Stevensville, 206 Buck Street, P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870, on or before 5:00 p.m. May 21, 2020 or may be emailed to publiccomment@ townofstevensville.com. Citizens should consult the Citizen Guide for Town of Stevensville Virtual Public Meetings and Citizen Participation on the Town’s website for information about how to participate in virtual public meetings. Questions may be asked or more information may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271. Attest: Monica Hoffman, Town Clerk BS 5-13, 5-20-20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via electronic meeting. The Board of Adjustments has been given notice of intent to use or develop land contrary to local zoning regulations by the Stevensville School District, an entity of state or local government. The Stevensville School District’s notice provides that it will use land inconsistent with the following local zoning regulations: Development Code, Section 10-176 (c) – Off-Street Parking The School District is proposing the following standard for the size of the parking stalls. a. When adjacent to monolithic “A’ curb or sidewalk, the proposed parking stalls have dimensions of 9.0’ by 16.5’ to allowed for a 2.5’ vehicle overhang at the front of the car. In

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Queen Valley, AZ - On Monday, April 20, 2020, Thomas H. Swisher entered into eternal life. Tom was born in 1940 in Whitefish, MT. He graduated from high school in Lewiston, ID in ‘58 however, identified with “The Great of ‘58” of Whitefish. Tom joined the US Navy, then attended UM, Missoula and received his PE Bachelor’s. In 1965, he married Esther Norris of Browning. They moved to Barrow, AK in 1970 and had two girls. He was active in the Lions Club (Treasurer ’71, President ’73) and enjoyed hunting and participating in whaling. Tom worked for NSB Housing for 12 years. In 2004, he and Esther moved into their Stevensville home which quickly became the family gathering place. Tom joined the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s. After Esther passed (January 2015), Tom had a hard time. He rekindled a friendship with his classmate, Carol, and his smile returned! They were married July 9, 2016 and lived in Paradise Valley, MT. In 2018, they moved to Arizona. He thought kids were a real “kick in the pants” and often took his kids and grandkids camping, comparison, for a head in parking option where the front of two vehicles are facing each other, the proposed stall dimensions are 9.0’ by 18.5’. We are also requesting to vary from this code for the angled parking stalls. The dimensions of the proposed angled parking stalls are 9.0’ wide by 19.1’ long which match those used on recent projects in the Bitterroot Valley, including Daly Elementary and Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton, and are in line with the City of Hamilton and City of Missoula Standard Details. Development Code, Section 10-187 (c) - Walkways, Sidewalks and Street Frontage The School District proposing the following standard for the Phillips Street design east of Park Avenue through the school property. a. The proposed street standard is as follows. i. Width – 27’-0” from back of curb to back of curb. b. We are proposing no parking along the street, in an effort to control parking and access at the designated drop off and pick up areas only. c. We are proposing no sidewalks on either side of the street. This is to in an effort to ensure that students utilize the sidewalks that provide direct access along the old Phillips Street right of way and direct access to the school entry without crossing are being near traffic. Sidewalks have not been provided along the new Phillips Street standard to increase safety. d. The standard is designed to following statements in mind. i. The street is designed with the assumption that the street will not be utilized as a connector to future development to the east of Park Ave.

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and on snow machine, 4-wheeler and golf cart rides. Tom had a fun-loving, optimistic attitude and enjoyed word play. When asked, “How are you?” He would reply, “OUTSTANDING, but getting better!” He is survived by his wife, Carol Newbury Howe Swisher; siblings, Mike Swisher (Ann), Peggy Cain (Tom); brothers-inlaw, Jack Norris, Eden Norris; daughters, Michelle Tyson (Eric), Anna delaRosa (Rick); eight grandchildren: Priscilla (USMC), Charles III, Thomas John, Eric, Jr., Ricky, Camron, Vada and Casii. The street bisects school property and it will be in the best interest of the community and school to keep Phillips Street as access to the school and the contiguous property to the east of the ditch. Limited use of the street and accompanying design will provide a safe environment for the students, parents, the public, and the residents that use the street. The public hearing will be held to provide a venue to receive public input and comment on the matter. The Board of Adjustments shall have no power to deny the proposed use but shall act only to allow a public forum of comment of the proposed use. The public hearing will be held by electronic means and live-streamed on the Town’s website and Facebook page. Written comments may be mailed to the Clerk of the Town of Stevensville, 206 Buck Street, P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870, on or before 5:00 p.m. May 21, 2020 or may be emailed to publiccomment@townofstevensville. com. Citizens should consult the Citizen Guide for Town of Stevensville Virtual Public Meetings and Citizen Participation on the Town’s website for information about how to participate in virtual public meetings. Questions may be asked or more information may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271. Attest: Monica Hoffman, Town Clerk BS 5-13, 5-20-20. MNAXLP

sidy; a great-grandchild, Abigail; step-children, Dale Eyre (Gloria), Marianne Buller (Delmer), Mike Eyre, Kay McDonell (Aaron); 11 step-grandchildren; nieces Lynn Rosenburg, Renee Evenson, Angela Schultz, Amy Elsmore, Denise Norris; nephews, Steven Trombley, Ty Evenson, Rory Cain; and many more family and dear friends. Tom is reunited with: parents, Lester and Fay Swisher; sister, Louise Evenson; and his late wife, Esther Swisher. A Catholic service was held May 2, 2020, at St. Mary’s Graveyard in Stevensville. A memorial is to follow; for information please email: delarosa_anna@yahoo.com subject, Memorial. The family encourages all who knew him to attend. Tom had a social joy that was contagious coupled with a remarkable memory. He often spoke fondly of, and was able to quote, exact names of people and dates of events he remembered as far back as grade school. Condolences and memories may be shared at whitesittfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations can be made to: Knights of Columbus Council 13093, PO Box 851, Stevensville MT 59870. be accepted in the District Office until May 27, 2020. BS 5-20-20. MNAXLP

Stevensville - Long time Stevensville resident, James A. Ziegler, passed away at his home on May 7th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Jim, a child of the Great Depression, was born on November 21st, 1933 in Calapatria, CA, the third son of Hobart and Fannie Ziegler’s six children. He spent his early years in the Imperial Valley where his father worked as a foreman for the Imperial Valley Irrigation District. In 1948, his family settled in San Juan Capistrano, CA where he graduated in 1951 from Capistrano High School. Following high school, Jim joined the US Army and served stateside at Fort Sill, Oklahoma during the latter part of the Korean War. Jim earned his Associates’ degree at Chapman College and went on to become a Journeyman Electrician. He built a successful electrical contracting business in Escondido, CA. And, eventually retired to Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, where he built two of his homes. In addition to earning his pilot’s license, Jim was an avid and active sportsman, lettering in football, baseball, and basketball. Throughout his years, Jim was active in archery, golf, waterskiing, fishing, and snow skiing. He translated his love for football into becoming a successful coach,

CALL FOR BIDS - TRAIL requirements, in accordance with GROOMING Executive Order No. 2-2020 and Phase The Bitterroot Cross Country 1 of Governor Steve Bullock’s direcSki Club is now accepting proposals tive for the State of Montana under for the grooming of cross country ski the State of Emergency Declaration trails at Chief Joseph Pass for winter for COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus, the 2020/2021 and beyond. Grooming is meeting has been accommodated to be conducted at least once a week, to meet state executive orders for from December 1 to April 15 using which the new venue site meets those a snow cat. Contractor must supply compliancy standards. The project is equipment and operator, and be famila single parcel with 96 acres and the iar with procedures for grooming cross property is located on the West Fork of country ski trails. the Bitterroot River, six (6) miles south Proposals will be accepted until of Darby, and is located south of the June 2, 2020. intersection at West Fork and Conner For more information email Cut-Off Road. jesse@datamongers.net Bitter Root Land Trust is the BS 5-20-20. MNAXLP applicant. Information describing the proposals are available for inspection LEGAL NOTICE at the Planning Department, in the The Open Lands Board will County Administrative Center, 215 conduct a public meeting on the C. Ben S. 4th Street, Suite F, Hamilton, MT White Memorial Fishing Access Site 59840. Written comments are encourApplication for Ravalli County’s Open aged to be submitted to the Planning Lands Bond Program on Wednesday, Department prior to the public meeting May 27th, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the and will be forwarded to the Board of First Interstate Center building, County Commissioners for considerlocated at the Ravalli County Fairation at the public hearing at a later grounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, date. Submit email comments to: planHamilton, MT 59840. The meeting ning@rc.mt.gov, and questions can be was originally scheduled for Thursday, asked by phone at 406-375-6530. May 21st, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Due to BS 5-20-20. MNAXLP strict social distancing and spacing

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If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot. If you need a replacement ballot, forms can be found on our website at https://ravalli.us/145/Elections. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the Ravalli County Election Office.

Bitter Root Humane Association would like to thank: 3682 Eastside Highway Stevensville, MT

Dated this 30th day of April, 2020 Regina Plettenberg, Ravalli County Election Administrator 215 South 4th Street, Suite C; Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-6550

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Per the Governor’s Executive Order dated March 25, 2020, regular voter registration has been extended for elections being held on June 2, 2020.

*NOTE: Due to social distancing, we are trying to limit in-person contact. The Election Office will be open for in-person late voter registration starting May 26 thru June 2. However, due to social distancing recommendations, we encourage voters to check their registration status online through the “My Voter Page” at https://app.mt.gov/voterinfo and submit forms ahead of time to help us limit in-person contact in our office.

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NOTICE OF EXTENDED CLOSE OF REGULAR VOTER REGISTRATION AND OPTION FOR LATE REGISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that regular* voter registration for the Federal Primary election, held on June 2, 2020, will close at 5:00 PM on May 26, 2020.

LEGAL NOTICE Stevensville School District has disposal items available for bid. If you have questions about the items available please contact Dave Haacke at 406-777-5481 ext 346. Sealed bids will

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initially for his son’s Pop Warner team in Orange, CA and for many years thereafter; including his grandson’s high school team, the Florence Carlton Falcons. In addition, he was a die-hard Montana Grizzlies fan, continuing to “coach” from his season seats. After a brief marriage in 1957, resulting in the birth of his first two children, Jim met and married the love of his life, Bonita Barbour in 1962. Together they built a life with a successful business and were able to enjoy many years of camping, RV travel and boating. They also enjoyed entertaining their many friends, playing bridge and serving in their church; Jim being a volunteer for Carpenters for Christ. Jim will be remembered for

his integrity, honesty, generosity and hard work in all that he put his mind to. In addition to his wife Bonita, he is survived by his children: Christine Mangrich and her husband Micheal, Jeff Ziegler, Terri Binder and her husband Chris, Sheryl Stickney and her husband Paul; his seven grandchildren: Brittany Ziegler-Hastings, Jenna Ziegler, Joshua Ziegler, Jason Ziegler, Mark Mangrich, Nathan Binder and Abigail Binder; his three great grandchildren: Piper, Isla and Rowan. He is also survived by his brothers: Marvin Ziegler and John Ziegler. Funeral services at United Methodist Church and interment are pending. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

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Bitterroot Growers Directory Page B4--Bitterroot Star

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

1. WAYNE HERMAN TREES

Call Wayne for more information 531-9009. Just south of the stop light in Florence. Open May - July 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. everyday. Come check out our FRESH selection of Spruce Trees. We also carry most deciduous trees.

2. BROWN’S GREENHOUSE

Family owned & operated. Wholesale & retail. 241-8360 • 5629 Lower Woodchuck, Florence (8 Mile community, follow signs north from Eastside Hwy at the round about.) Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Closed Sundays Mid April through June while supplies last Six large greenhouses full of annual bedding plant packs, pots and hanging baskets: • Flowers including pack petunias, marigolds, pansies, Allysum, Lobelia, etc. • Veggies including dozens of varieties of tomatoes & peppers, cole crops, herbs, cucumbers, squash and more; pack, 4” or 6” while supplies last. • Wide variety of 12” hanging baskets (3,000 to choose from) * Specialty large combination baskets • 4” specialty Proven Winner and more. • Large specialty planters and color bowls for Mother’s Day • Look for our plants at local garden centers in the Bitterroot and Missoula. www.brownsgreeenhousemt.com Find us on Facebook

3. COTTAGE GARDEN GREENHOUSE

777-3061 • 5034 Eastside Hwy. Stevensville, Halfway between Stevensville and Florence. Open Mon. to Sat. 9am to 6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm. Look no further for everything you need to bring your garden fantasies to life! Stock up on everything you need for your vegetable, berry and herb garden, and be ready for an abundant feast this summer / fall! Montana-grown annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, hardy roses and flowering shrubs blooming in every shade imaginable! For 29years we have been guiding local garden dreamers - call or stop by with your ideas and questions today! Now accepting VISA/MC. NOW OFFERING Online and Phone ordering and Curbside pickup and Delivery available. cottagegardengreenhouse.com.

4. SUPER 1 FOODS - STEVENSVILLE

777-7300 • 39 Stevensville Cutoff Rd • Stevensville Open 7 days a week. Great selection of quality plants, good prices, and great selections of annuals, vegetables, and new plants weekly from asters to zinnias. Garden supplies and art.

5. STEVENSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

3rd & Main, Downtown Stevensville. Open May 23rd through October. 10am-2pm weather permitting. Plants, fresh produce, bedding plants, baked goods, crafts. Interested in a booth? Call Stacie Barker @ 406-381-6145.

6. NATURE’S ENHANCEMENT, INC.

777-3560 • 2980 Eastside Hwy. (corner of Bell Crossing & Eastside Hwy.) Public Welcome - Open M-F 8 am-4:30 pm - Some Saturdays. Low grower prices. Nursery and full-service landscape company. Landscape Services: Complete landscape services including lawn installation, sprinkler systems, custom rock walls, and planting services. We also build patios, decks, fire pits, retaining walls, pathways and water features. Tree services and moving also available! Nursery: We specialize in Rocky Mountain natives and hardy plant material including instant shade trees, large evergreens, fruit trees, blooming shrubs, colorful groundcovers and wildflowers. Plant sizes range from a 1-gallon container up to a 30-ft. B&B tree. Located on 40 acres in Stevensville. Major credit cards accepted. For examples of landscape projects and our plant catalog visit: www.naturesenhancementinc.com

7. MOELLER’S NURSERY

961-3389 • Since 1971 • ¾ miles South of Corvallis on Eastside Hwy. Online ordering at Moellersnursery.com Open every day in season – April through November Bedding plants – Large selection of annual & perennial bedding plants: pansies, petunias, lobelia, asters, impatiens, dahlias, geraniums, moss roses, marigolds, alyssum, begonias, osteospernum, and more. Large selection of hanging baskets featuring begonias, ivy geraniums, fuchsias, super petunias & mixed baskets. Perennials - 120 varieties including Bleeding Hearts, peonies, columbine, daisies, delphinium, Lupin, sedum, and ornamental grasses. Vegetable bedding plants – Large variety that produce well in Bitterroot: tomatoes, peppers, cukes, melons, squash, broccoli and herbs. MT certified seed potatoes, strawberry plants, asparagus roots. Nursery stock – Shade trees, fruit trees, flowering trees and shrubs. Lilac bushes. Potentillas. Rhubarb plants, gooseberry, raspberry, josta berry, grape, currant, and honeyberry. Save now on bare root trees and shrubs. Potting soil, peat moss, boost composted manure in bags, and seeds. Wall-O-Water plant protectors Produce – A complete line available in season. Specializing in super sweet sweet corn, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, cucumbers, squash and pumpkin

8. K&S GREENHOUSE

961-1612 • 204 Black Lane, Corvallis, a half mile east of the Pharaoplex Theater. Open Monday – Saturday, 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. K&S Greenhouse has the healthiest and best variety of hanging baskets and deck planters in the Bitterroot. K&S carries vegetable seeds and Montana-certified seed potatoes. K&S carries dozens of varieties of annual plants in four-inch and sixinch pots and six-packs. They also have herbs and vegetable starts – including 25 varieties of tomatoes. This year, check out their newly expanded perennial section, as well as their nursery featuring small-caliber ornamental trees, fruit trees and shrubs. www.ksgreenhouse.com

9. BITTERROOT NURSERY

961-3806 • 3 miles North of Hamilton on the Eastside Hwy. Large selection of locally-grown trees and shrubs, bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, pottery, garden ornaments, landscape supplies, mulch and more! Open Daily, M-F 9-5:30, Sat 9-5.

10. EVANS ACE HARDWARE

363-3351 • 714 N. First (on Hwy 93) Hamilton Open 8 a.m. -7pm 7 Days a week Evans Ace Hardware is your neighborhood gardening headquarters and Premier level STIHL dealership. Our certified garden team includes graduates from the SCOTTS Training Institute. They are eager to answer your lawn and gardening questions. Our greenhouse has a full selection of local annuals, perennials, herbs, as well as Montana grown vegetables from Brown’s Greenhouse in Florence. Glacier Nursery will be supplying an assortment ​of trees and shrubs. Convenient bags of soils and amendments are piled high. Evans Ace Understands that spending time in your garden isn’t all about work. We have everything you need to relax and entertain outdoors as well. Add to your bragging rights with grills and accessories from TRAEGER and WEBER. We can ensure you consistent value throughout the growing season with national sales events from now until August. Forget mail in rebates! Take advantage of “INSTANT SAVINGS” for all our rewards members.

11. LAKELAND FEED AND SUPPLY

363-2334 • 110 Mill Street Hamilton (Marcus St. across from the Bitterroot Brewery) Check us out online at lakelandfeeds.com Mon-Fri 8-6 Sat 9-5 For all your lawn and garden needs! -Local made lawn, pasture and garden fertilizer. - Huge selection of pasture, lawn and feed plot seeds. - Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Onions, and Potatoes starts. -ORMI certified soil amendments. - Variety of compost, manure and potting soil (available in organic) Proudly featuring USA Made Products Friendly knowledgeable staff everyday

12. COOKS’ GARDENS, THE GREENHOUSE

363-0212 177 Golf Course Rd • Hamilton COOKS’ GARDENS, the greenhouse, celbrating 25 years of business. This family owned greenhouse specializes in friendly and helpful attention to each and every customer. Sisters Charlene Riggle and Margie Cook share their enthusiasm with locals and newcomers, selling Proven Winners, hardy perennials, bedding plant favorites, time tested vegetables, and beautiful hanging baskets all selected for the Bitterroot’s special growing climate. Patented and seeded varieties provide a great selection. Services include custom planted containers, a unique Hold & Grow program, and delivery. Crafted garden art and containers. Check out our plants at cooksgardensthegreenhouse.com or watch for specials on our Facebook page cooksgardensbitterroot. Located conveniently 2 blocks east of the railroad tracks at 177 Golf Course Road in Hamilton. 363-0212

13. THE SCENTED GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE

Owner Sandie Fleischmann 363-7405 • 285 Grundy Lane, Hamilton (just off Grantsdale Road, 2 blocks south of Golf Course Road) Watch for the blue and gold signs. Open 10:30 - 4:30 Mon-Fri, 10-4 Sat, 11-3 Sunday. Organic, homegrown and hand cared for quality plants for all your gardening needs, including large hardy perennials, and bedding plants too numerous to mention. Gorgeous hanging baskets, deck and container pots. Organic vegetables too! Now: onsite consulting at your property for your landscaping needs for your deck or yard. We give you ideas for your unique look, with color all year long, that adds quality to your home. Open for the season from April until October. If you haven’t seen our beautiful gardens, please stop by! You might even get a few gardening ideas.

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Rapp Family Foundation grants available

The Rapp Family Foundation was formed to support non-profit organizations in Ravalli County and has been gifting to qualified organizations since 1991. The grant application is now available for the Rapp Family Foundation Regular Quarterly Grant. The maximum request for this grant is $5,000. Quali-

fied organizations may request an application by emailing rappffapp2014@gmail.com. The deadline for the June cycle application is June12. No applications are accepted outside the grant periods indicated above or in the 4th quarter unless there is an emergency. If an organization has an emergency email

rappffapp2014@gmail.com and request an Emergency Application. Types of emergencies considered are: forest fires, damage to an organizations building, wind damage to areas such as playing fields and other destructive acts. If you have questions email rappffapp2014@gmail.com

Homebuyer education classes announced The Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (Bitter Root RC&D) has announced its Home Buyer Education classes for SUMMER 2020. Classes have been scheduled for June 13, July 11, and August 15. All classes are on a Saturday and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS™ building at the corner of N. 4th and Cherry streets in Hamilton. The Bitter Root RC&D provides the only HUD-approved Home Buyers Education classes in Ravalli County. Sara Ann Briggs, its Housing Counselor, is HUD certified and NCHEC (NeighborWorks Center for Housing Education and Counseling) certified in five focus areas. All presenters are local professionals in lending, real estate, home inspection, etc. The cost for the in-person class is $75 and includes the one-on-one financial counseling session required prior to taking the group class. Attendees must attend the entire session on Saturday (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and participate in a one-on-one intake and financial counseling session to qualify for the certificate. This fulfills the education requirement of government insured or funded loans such as VA, FHA, MT Housing, NeighborWorks-MT, USDA Rural Direct and Guarantee, etc. A full discussion of all down payment assistance programs and various loan products including conventional loans is provided Email Angie at bitterrootrcd@cybernet1.com to request a registration package. The offices are closed until further notice and staff is working remotely. Participants for the June 13 class must be fully registered by Thursday, June 4, at 3 p.m. This includes payment in full and return of all completed paperwork. All oneon-one counseling sessions must be completed by Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Email Angie today to reserve your space and have the required paperwork emailed or mailed to you. The one-on-one will be completed with a phone appointment and is included in the cost of the Home Buyer Education

class. Payment in full is required to confirm space, and may be made by check, money order, or MasterCard or Visa. The one-onone cannot be scheduled until after payment and completed documents are received. If potential attendees are financially challenged, partial scholarships are available for those who qualify. The Bitter Root RC&D office is located at 1709 North 1st Street in the building adjacent to Mildenberger Motors. This program is designed to help all prospective home buyers navigate the home-buying process. Included will be discussions on mortgage readiness, credit, budgets, getting a mortgage, new loan products and/or changes to current government insured or funded loan products, and getting the house you want. BR RC&D Press

Release 05/14/2020 Homebuyer education classes are brought to you by the Bitter Root RC&D and funded in part by the Montana Board of Housing, Montana Department of Commerce, and NeighborWorks® Montana. The Rapp Family Foundation, Ravalli County Federal Credit Union, Opportunity Bank, Stockman Bank, First Security Bank, and Mann Mortgage have provided financial support for FY2020. In-kind support is also provided by financial institutions and their employees, the Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS®, which donates the training space, and various individuals who contribute their time and expertise in the classroom. The Bitter Root RC&D promotes Montana Fair Housing and the Federal Fair Housing Law.

Medical Scholarship available Apply today; scholarship deadline has been extended to Monday, June 15, 2020! The Medical Scholarship is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $4,000 offered by Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and the MDMH Medical Staff. Are you are currently enrolled in any mainstream health or medical field? If yes, apply for this $4000 scholarship. It can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Any excess remaining after such application may be applied to room and board on or off campus. John P. Moreland, MD, was instrumental in the creation of the scholarship for Ravalli County residents’ pursuing a career in the medical field. The criterion for the scholarship is: - Must be a graduate of a Ravalli County high school and completed at least

one year of specialized health or medical field schooling - Submission must include the following: applicants name and contact information o Name of high school and graduation date o Higher education transcript copy o Community involvement, volunteer activities o Financial needs and resources available to you for education expenses o One academic recommendation o If you have healthcare

certifications - list them o Essay including summary of yourself, goals and how they apply to patient care. For more information visit www.MDMH. org/careers. Deadline for submission – postmark by Monday, June 15, 2020. Mail to Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Attention: Administration, 1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton, MT 59840. For questions call or email to angela.bratsch@ mdmh.org or call Angela Bratsch at (406) 375-4408.

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We at project59870 are so grateful to all of our donors for the Stevensville Business Relief Fund. Your generosity does not go unnoticed by the businesses you have helped. The businesses we have been able to provide grants for know full well they aren’t the only ones challenged by events. We would like to expand the sense of community involvement. Many times people think it’s the larger donations that are expected. Not so. We would like to challenge you to drop a check in the mail for $5, $10 or $20. Many hands make light work and donations from “Abe”, “Alex” or “Andy” are greatly appreciated. Mail to: project59870 P.O. Box 8 Stevensville 59870 designate SBRF on the memo line

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