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County adopts COVID-19 Emerge Strong Plan
cesses for doing business are now necessary for the post-COVID economy. Cash planned for investRavalli County Comment to capture opportunity has missioners last week officially been spent instead reacting to adopted a COVID-19 Emerge COVID-19. Workers (existing and Strong Plan which aims to serve new) need training on new safety as “a blueprint to emerge from the routines as well as innovations pandemic with renewed economic being made by adding new prodresilience and continue being a ucts, and processes. Foster said powerful engine for Montana’s most businesses will need access economy,” according to the title of to readily available, gap funding the report. which will reduce The plan the risk to their “RCEDA has a long history of working with the identifies the main lenders, the major problem county businesses... I don’t know if the state will be areas in the local able to trust us, but if they could, I think they would banks. She said many businesses economy that have be very happy with that decision.” have a customer been generated by -Julie Foster, Executive Director, RCEDA base that is the pandemic as national and interwell as outlining national. These solutions, costs have been in business for twenty businesses will not see a return to and a timeframe for helping sole years or more,” said Foster. She normal immediately, according to proprietors, small businesses, said businesses across the specthe report. small-medium businesses and trum were critically impacted by A summary of the report large corporations. The hope COVID-19 and many were taking was delivered on April 23 to the is that Governor Bullock will extreme measures aimed at startGovernor’s Task Force that was fund the $22 million plan as the ing over post-pandemic. formed to make recommendations quickest, most efficient way to According to the report, the on how the state should spend the disperse some of the $1.25 billion COVID-19 business implications in federal funds that the state have been severe. Sales have gone $1.25 billion in federal funds. The Ravalli County Comhas received to help mitigate the down, some accounts payable missioners gave the plan a big impacts of the pandemic on Moncannot be collected, revenue has push by officially adopting it last tana businesses. been lost, the cost of doing busiweek but Representative Bedey Julie Foster, Director of the ness has increased, and some raw Ravalli County Economic Develmaterials are not available. See EMERGE, page 3 opment Authority, began working On top of this, new pro-
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Darby’s class of 2020 marches out to their graduation on Saturday. The event was held on the open space to the east of the Darby Rodeo Grounds. Jennifer Burdette photo.
on the plan with state legislators Nancy Ballance and David Bedey and officials from the county and the city of Hamilton last April 18. Phone interviews were conducted with numerous business owners representing most sectors of the valley’s economy to find out what they were experiencing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We spoke with new business owners and owners that
New community center being built at Lone Rock park
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Stevensville graduate Hunter Reyes celebrates with an impromptu parade on Stevensville’s Main Street on Saturday morning. Later in the afternoon, all of the Yellowjacket grads were paraded through town on fire trucks, courtesy of the Stevensville Fire Department. Jean Schurman photo.
Piquett Creek Project moving forward in West Fork area West Fork District Ranger Seth Carbonari has signed the Decision Memo for the Piquett Creek Project. The decision authorizes the forest to move forward on the fuels reduction and vegetation management project encompassing approximately 5,800 acres in the Piquett Creek and West Fork Bitterroot River – Lloyd Creek watersheds. The project is located five miles southwest of Conner, MT. Adjacent to the project are approximately 96 private structures, Triple Creek Ranch and Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. Nearly 70% of the project area is in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Wildfire Risk to Communities (https://wildfirerisk. org/) identifies Conner, MT as the most at risk community in all of Montana based on fire risk and exposure to homes and the likelihood of wildfire occurrence. The project was first identified in 2018 because existing conditions across the area have deteriorated from desired condi-
tions. Fire exclusion has created stands characterized by high stem densities and hazardous fuels build-up, including ladder and crown fuels susceptible to severe fire behavior. Dense stand conditions have stressed trees causing high susceptibility to current and future insect and disease mortality. In many locations there are pockets of dead and dying trees due to western spruce budworm, dwarf mistletoe, Douglas-fir beetle, and previous mountain pine beetle mortality. Treatments may occur on up to 3,000 acres within the project area. Objectives include: • Improve landscape resilience to disturbances (fire, insects and disease) • Reduce hazardous fuels and potential fire severity (WUI, warm dry forest types) • Improve habitat diversity, forage quality and quantity for mule deer, elk, and bighorn sheep Proposed treatments include commercial timber harvests, non-commercial thinning, and
prescribed burning to reduce fuels and improve forest health. Road maintenance activities, including the resurfacing of Forest Road #49 with gravel, installing drainage on bridge approaches that cross Piquett Creek and the graveling of stream crossings are also planned to reduce sediment sources and improve fish habitat. No permanent road construction is proposed in the project and all temporary roads will be decommissioned after the project is completed. The Bitterroot National Forest utilized a collaborate process to help develop the Piquett Creek Project including numerous public field trips, meetings with local landowners, and presentations to partners, the Ravalli County Collaborative (RCC) and Bitterroot Restoration Committee (BRC). Overall, there was support and agreement that actions are needed to address current conditions and reduce fire risk in the See PIQUETT, page 3
There are new digs going in at Ambrose Creek Community Park and golden shovels glistened as several Three Mile community members broke ground for the long dreamed of community meeting center. Luckily they were backed up by Randy Nentwig on his excavator. It’s been a long time coming. The effort to build the center began about eight years ago with the formation of the Three Mile Community Senior Center. It was a daunting project for such a small community and efforts simmered for years, until last year things suddenly came to a boil. According to Colleen Schmiedeke, secretary of the Three See CENTER, page 2
On hand to break ground for the new Three Mile CommunitySenior Center last week were Three Mile Fire Chief Russ Giese, Three Mile Community-Senior Center’s past president Ted Brittenham, and President of the Lone Rock Park Board Matt Pendergast. On the far right is the man who really broke the ground with his trusty excavator, Randy Nentwig. Michael Howell photo,
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It is with a heavy heart that the Hamilton Downtown Association will be canceling this summer’s Daly Days event. Although the state of Montana was moving into phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening plan on June 1st, the board members felt that the current environment, though optimistic, is tenuous and needs to be nurtured by continuing responsible social distancing. They believe that an influx of out of area/out of state
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Mile Community Center, it was a very fortunate circumstance and could not have happened if the whole community had not gotten behind it. It may not have happened if Schmiedeke herself had not gotten behind it like she did. She’s a member of all three of the key organizations that had to come together on the project to make it happen. And even that incredible combination needed to be topped off by a generous grant from the Rapp Family Foundation
tourists would be incautious and so are deferring the event until next year. “Our heart goes out to the businesses located on Main Street and from bridge to bridge that benefited from this event as well as our event-goers who will especially miss the street dance and Weiner Dog races. We thank you for your support and understanding in this decision,” said Andre Kilian, board member.
The Stevensville Business Relief Fund administered through Project 59870 is continuing to collect and distribute funds to businesses in the 59870 zip code that are struggling due to COVID19 closures and restrictions. So far, ten businesses have received funding totaling $9300. Thirty-eight businesses and individuals have contributed to the relief fund. Businesses that need help can access the application on the Town of Stevensville’s website, townofstevensville.com. Anyone needing more information can contact Victoria at 207-8793.
before the ground could finally be broken. Not all the money for the project has been raised yet. The estimated cost of the project is around $350,000. The effort, so far, has raised about $125,000. The 40 by 80 foot building will have a small kitchen area and restrooms and a partial basement with office space, according to Ted Brittenham, past president of the Three Mile Community-Senior Center. Although the Three Mile Community-Senior Center will operate the building, Schmiedeke wanted to make it completely
clear that there would be no building without the extreme cooperation and support between that group and the Three Mile Fire Department and the Lone Rock Park Board. The Park District has agreed to finance the remaining portion of the costs so that construction could commence as the groups continue to seek donations for the project. Schmiedeke said that residents of the district will not experience any additional taxes. The building may be completed sometime this fall. Anyone with any questions about the project or wanting to donate can contact Colleen Schmiedeke at 777-3710.
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told them at the meeting that he did not think it likely that the governor was going to write the county a check for $22 million. Both Bedey and Representative Nancy Ballance were critical of Governor Bullock’s lack of any statewide plan and the way he was “dribbling” the money out so slowly in such small amounts. Bedey told the commissioners that it was not likely that the governor was going to simply fund the plan. “I think what we are going to see is that a series of funds will be set up for distribution to which we can apply, but there is not going to be a block of money come to Ravalli County,” he said. “The best we can do now realistically is to have a plan in place and be checking the radar screen and be ready when these programs come forward.” He said there will probably be involvement by the Board of Investments with a loan program. “We need to be ready to engage the banks and Julie’s plan gets us ready to do that. We are not in the best situation but we are in a position to make the best of this,” said Bedey. Foster said that the relatively small amount of federal dollars that have been released by the governor’s office are not enough. She called it a “band-aid approach.” She said the process was also going slow and noted the three-week delay in getting money through to the businesses that desperately need it. She said three weeks was simply too long for some small businesses to wait for an answer. “It’s sad to see businesses closing up when the problems are solvable, but just not being solved in time,” said Foster. She pointed to the crucial work that the Hamilton Business Relief Fund and the Stevensville Business Relief Fund were doing in this regard with quickly raised and quickly dispensed local funds. “The Stevensville and Hamilton Business relief funds are good examples of how getting money fast can save a business,” said Foster. She said the same thing could be done with the federal funding that the state is sitting on. “Ravalli County has proven itself,” said Foster. “RCEDA has a long history of working with the county businesses.” She said the agency’s familiarity with the capabilities and capacity of local businesses enables it to assist in identifying the real needs in the community in order to emerge from this economic crisis in decent or even better shape than before. “I don’t know if the state will be able to trust us, but if they could, I think they would be very happy with that decision,” said Foster. The plan is chock full of detailed information about every aspect of Ravalli County’s economy and presents a budget with priorities set for each category of use including businesses, infrastructure and local government. The overall budget for the proposed recovery efforts comes
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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Clearing up misinformation about recall By Brandon Dewey, Mayor of Stevensville
This communication aims to answer citizen questions and dispel misinformation in the petition that was circulated by Leanna Rodabaugh to recall the Stevensville Mayor. The recall petition alleges violations of Montana Code and Town Code as well as the Mayor’s Oath of Office. These allegations have been thoroughly reviewed by legal counsel and investigated by the City Attorney and found to be unsubstantiated. Myth: Mayor Dewey violated the law and his oath of office by signing a contract for managed IT services. Fact: As Mayor, I signed an agreement for IT services in accordance with applicable laws. The adopted fiscal year 2020 budget includes funding for IT services for various departments. In accordance with the current purchasing policy and Montana law, the Mayor has authority to enter into agreements. The agreement signed by the Mayor was authorized by the purchasing policy. The Council delegated the authority to make certain types of purchases to the Mayor and Department Heads through its purchasing policy; putting trust in the departments to spend money within their budget without direct oversight. Myth: Mayor Dewey did not follow advertising and bid requirements required by MCA and Town Ordinance prior to authorizing IT services. Fact: IT services are exempt from the bidding process. Montana law outlines a process for bidding when dealing with “other than professional, technical, engineering, or legal services.” Because IT services are considered “professional” services, this bidding process does not apply to this situation. The Town Ordinance also excludes IT services from the bidding process.
‘The honor they deserve’
The tents are down and the cleanup is almost done. We are sad but happy that we were able to give such a great tribute to our Veterans on short notice. We thank everyone that came, everyone that helped and all of those who have gone before us, who made the greatest of sacrifices in order that we may be able to celebrate. We would like to extend a special thank you to the following businesses for their help with our tribute: Todd Townsend and his Montana Firewood/Townsend Equipment for the wood for the eternal fire. Dale Brown and Outbacks, Inc for the bathroom facilities, Rob Garding and the Lolo Creek Band for the live music. Hamilton Pack for their great BBQ and Polish Dogs (they are delicious.) We also would like to extend our thanks to the ladies at Cowboy Troy’s who tried really hard to be here but had supply chain issues (next time.) And Liz Cook, at the Bitterroot Star, we thank you for your creativity in the production of our ad. And last but not least, Michelle McConnaha at the Ravalli Republic for helping spread the hue and cry. Additionally, we would be remiss if we didn’t publicly thank the extras on site that helped us put this event all together either as our extra muscle, fire starters, or an extra hand when we needed it (and if we have forgotten someone, please forgive us. As usual Jimmy remembers faces but doesn’t remember names): Phil Tummarello as our cook for the day, Jan Wisniewski and his tent crew, Zack Strain for the delivery truck, Yousif Strain as the lead member of the Eternal fire crew,
Myth: Managed IT services were not in the Town’s budget. Fact: The current budget contains funding for managed IT services across multiple departments and funds. The Council received the Town’s proposed budget and spent over 5 months reviewing and modifying it, prior to adopting the current budget, which includes this IT budgetary item. Myth: The County Attorney approved the recall petition based on the merits of recall, agreeing that there were grounds for recall. Fact: The County Attorney did not approve the recall petition based on the merits of the recall. The County Attorney only reviews petitions based on formatting. In their review of the petition it was stated: “We did not make any determination as to the validity of any of the allegations; our only determination was whether the form of the petition met the statutory requirements.” On March 12, 2020, the Stevensville Town Council held a meeting where IT services and the contract in question on the recall petition were discussed. Ms. Rodabaugh attended that meeting and heard the facts of the issue. These facts were presented in the meeting by City Attorney Scott Owens who concluded that there was no merit to the allegations brought forth, now presented in the recall petition, and that no illegal action had been taken by the Mayor or administration. I have asked the Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder to reject the recall petition filed against my office. Our community has tolerated nonsensical, fabricated allegations long enough. If you’re going to submit accusations of illegality, do so without omitting critical details. And, do it with honesty.
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Shannon Flocher for the big tent, Mike Rodda for our lead parade truck, Blue Star Fabrication for the Army truck in our parade, Kent Smart and the Fort Owen Ranch for the fire truck and Mike Dahl for driving it in the parade, and our other parade participants though we don’t know who you all were! And from one of the old time Bitterroot families, Thad Leonardi, for the vibratory roller. We would also like to thank all of the drivers on US 93 who stopped to let the parade move across the highway. That was inspiring to see that no one got angry! But most of all we have to thank those in our great community who attended on short notice, but looked like they were having fun and those who danced. The people who did the work are important, but those who attended were the GREATEST! We are already getting questions about what we are going to do next. All we can say is watch and see and we promise that we will try to give a little more notice than we did for our “The Honor They Deserve” event! Thank you. Penney Howe and Jimmy Canton Stevensville
The Mayor’s nemesis, the recall The Mayor will not resign. That means a special election. Probably around the first week in August, I suspect. Recalls generally go very badly for elected officials. That is why most resign. It is embarrassing to have that many people in the community lose faith in you as an elected official. For it to be up to a small group of citizens to be able to mount a recall
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with little to no trouble, I truly love living in a republic. The reasons for the recall are very clear. The Town of Stevensville is a weak mayoral system, Executive-Commission form of government, where the council has all the power. The mayor is not much more than the part time supervisor of the town employees. His duties are defined in 7-3-203 MCA. The first being to enforce laws, ordinances and resolutions. As enforcement of a law, ordinance or resolution is a duty prescribed by the state legislature, the mayor is compelled to comply. As such is the case, the mayor must enforce and obey the town council resolutions, one of which is the purchasing policy. In the purchasing policy for the town, section 7.b) clearly states in the first sentence, “Contracts for services are awarded to the lowest most-responsible vendor or bidder.” To the most casual reader, that means, if you want to contract services you have to request bids or request quotes for the service. In the town of Stevensville, in the Stevensville Municipal Code, all bids must be opened by law, by the Town Clerk in front of the Town Council so that Town Council can evaluate the bids or quotes and award the job to the lowest most responsible bidder or vendor. If you do not go out for bids or quotes, then you deny the citizens the Right to Participate in the process, Article II Part II Section 8 and the Right to Know of the process Article II, Part II Section 9, which are rights guaranteed to every citizen of the state of Montana by the Constitution for the State of Montana. Every elected official in
Montana takes the following oath. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect and defend the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of Montana, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity (so help me God).” If you deny a citizen their rights under the Constitution for the State of Montana, then you are violating your oath of office. That is the simple version of what happened. If you read the recall, you can see additional protections for the citizenry and the authority of the Town Council that were breached. When you take a look at these virtual meetings, you will see an additional number of rights violations. Like the recent Board of Adjustment meeting that took place in Stevensville. Fact is some of the citizens supplied public comment to the Board, the Clerk failed to bring them forward and the Council did not bring them forward either. Who is there to protect our rights? The Mayor does not seem to want to go the extra step to do it, the Clerk does not check to see what is there, the Council did not read the comments, so again, the Right of Participation was denied to at least one citizen. Why? Why cannot someone just follow the Town’s own instructions to the citizenry to make sure that our rights are not violated? We need someone as Mayor in our Town who has the ability to pay attention to the details, to be cognizant of the processes. What we have right now is not working. Jim Crews Stevensville
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Enough is enough
Shortly after Governor Bullock issued a “shelter in place” order, many Montanans stepped into action. Nurses, police officers, and other essential workers risked their own health to perform the duties Montanans rely on. Nonessential workers stayed home as instructed to insure the health and safety of their fellow citizens. Schools closed down, most businesses severely limited access, and important social and family gatherings were delayed. These actions were taken because we, as Americans, had a compassionate desire to protect one another. While on a walk I was astonished to see an elderly woman knocking on doors within the Town of Stevensville. I could not help but overhear the conversation, pleading with my fellow citizen to sign a petition to recall Mayor Dewey. Furthermore, I have spoken with several individuals who expressed disgust that they were approached at their homes during the height of the pandemic by recall advocates. With hate and desperation in her voice this individual risked the lives of citizens in this community. I am truly appalled by these actions and feel these individuals need be held accountable for reckless endangerment. Regardless of the position you take on the actual recall or the drama that plagues our local government, no one can argue that these actions were a grievous attack on us all. Patrick Shourd Stevensville
William Perry Pendley opposition
As sitting head of the Bureau of Land Management, William Perry Pendley is responsible for the protection and preservation of 245 million acres of public lands. Pendley, however, has made a career out of opposing them. He has been a stalwart supporter of opening our public lands to drilling, mining, and commercial efforts his entire career, dating back to the Reagan administration. In his time so far at the BLM, he has sold off 1.8 million acres of land in Nevada - much of which is critical migration land for big game and sage grouse habitat. Speaking as a Montanan, such a man who would sell our sacred public lands to whoever bids highest is not a man fit for office. Pendley’s time as the president of the Mountain States Legal Foundation showed American citizens who he works for - the energy industry. We citizens of Montana are calling you, Senator Daines, to work to remove him from the office he was not even nominated to hold. His continued role as head of the BLM is a slap in the face to Americans who cherish their democracy, and their access to unmolested public lands. Caitlin Wardell Missoula
Handshake
Some things are meant to be fought for, no matter what; I put the handshake in that category. Too much has been swept away in the name of progress, science, love, economics and now safety. The manner in which we greet one another has always been intimate not distant, inclusive not isolated. What we have been asked to do during this virus invasion has had a profound impact on some people while others take it less so. An argument can be made for both reactions but it is not my intent to argue one way or the other. My point is, how much do we give for safety, ours and others, who dictates the rules and how long they remain in use; to that end I would say that the handshake dictates. So, when you feel comfortable, put your hand out there and fearlessly declare you freedom. Mike Mercer Stevensville
Keep carbon in the forest
Gifford Pinchot, first chief of the U.S. Forest Service, often said: “Conservation is the foresighted utilization, preservation and/or renewal of forests, waters, lands and minerals for the greatest
good of the greatest number for the longest time.” It has become the agency’s motto. Yet in the age of climate change, the Forest Service has failed to reevaluate what exactly constitutes the greatest good for society. One of the most significant costs to society resulting from Forest Service thinning and logging practices is the loss of carbon storage. Forests are among our best and most passive means of keeping carbon out of the atmosphere. Primary forests store 30-70% more carbon than logged forests. Logging and thinning along with wood product production, contribute to 35% of the carbon emissions in Oregon, even topping transportation, which is 23%. The percentage in other western states with less logging might not be so skewed towards logging emissions, but the general principle still applies—thinning and logging are reducing carbon storage. Across the West, most carbon emissions (66%) results from logging, while wildfires contribute to about 15% of CO2 releases. Proponents of logging like to suggest that using wood products for houses stores carbon, however, only 16% of the original carbon in a harvested tree ends up in some wood product. Plus, many wood products like wooden pallets, paper, and cardboard have a noticeably short shelf life. Thus, thinning and logging a forest guarantees immediate carbon loss and release into the atmosphere. Ironically much of the Forest Service timber program is justified in the name of precluding wildfires. Yet nearly all massive wildfires are driven by drought, low humidity, high temperatures, and winds, not fuels. And all these variables are increased by climate change. Logging the forest exacerbates and contributes to the factors that drive large wildfires. Even though wildfires do release some carbon, most carbon remains on site. What burns in a forest fire are the fine fuels—needles, small branches, and shrubs, not trees. That is why you have snags after a fire. The bulk of all carbon in a tree is in the bole and roots, which remain after a fire and continue to store carbon. Any charcoal that results from a fire is a long-term carbon storage mechanism, that can hold carbon for thousands of years. The economic value to society of keeping carbon in the forest vastly exceeds any financial return on wood products. Unfortunately, when the Forest Service does any economic analysis, it typically ignores or minimizes the non-monetary values. If we were to manage forests for their highest economic value, we would prioritize their ability to store carbon, not to mention other positive outcomes like preserving wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and scenic values. The Forest Service timber practices are made more egregious because it loses money on nearly all logging projects. So, in addition to the environmental degradation to forest ecosystems resulting from logging, we also reduce the opportunity to preserve carbon in our forests. Given today’s realities, the greatest good for society is to leave natural forests intact. George Wuerthner Livingston George Wuerthner is an ecologist who has published several books on wildfire ecology including “Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy.”
George Floyd
I just think it’s important to put his name out there, so that anyone who doesn’t recognize it and know why it’s important can look it up. Thank you. Mary Fahnestock-Thomas 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).
Free Indeed
Free Indeed is a faith-based addiction support group. Contact Donald Layman at 203-8579 or Pastor Jim Landis at 642-9849.
Gamblers Anon
Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.
Overeaters Anon
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church (west door), 1220 W. Main, Hamilton. 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
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.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Fairgrounds arenas open for riding
ST. STEPHENS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 203 Stevensville •• 777-0028 360-2661 203Main MainSt.• Stevensville
Worship at 12:0011p.m. Sunday Worship AM In this Church there shall be no outcasts. In this Church there shall be no outcasts.
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.
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!
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.
Wednesday Farmers Market
A farmers market is held every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. starting June 3rd at 111 s. 4th Street in Hamilton.
Bike, Walk, Roll
2020 Bike, Walk, Roll & WIN. Get motivated to move this summer with a chance to win prizes with the 2020 Bike, Walk, Roll & WIN virtual health incentive program by MSU Extension in Ravalli County. From June 1-August 31, 2020, log electronically all of the times you engage in physical activity - each activity is eligible for a entry into the prize raffle. The program is free and open to residents of Ravalli County over the age of 18. Learn more by calling the MSU Extension Office at 375-6611 or visiting online at http://ravalli.msuextension.org/healthandwellness.html
Come enjoy fun stories, a quick early literacy activity, and a creative craft idea. Visit the website to register for this event. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.
Mother Goose Sings & Swings Live Online!
Tune in to North Valley Public Library’s Facebook Live on Mondays, June 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 10:30 a.m. for interactive songs and rhymes, a story, and maybe even some dancing! Mother Goose Sings and Swings is planned for babies to 3 years of age, accompanied by an adult and is designed to promote early literacy skills in the very young child. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street Stevensville. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.
Friday, June 5 Pachyderm Club
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday,
Bitterroot Star -- Page A5 June 5 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Sheriff Steve Holton. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.
Monday, June 8 Kids’ & Teens’ Summer Maker Kits
This summer, get your weekly maker kit from North Valley Public Library, June 8-July 27! Register each week for a different science experiment, art/ craft project, or a maker activity. Pick up your kits on Mondays or Tuesdays between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Register for each week you wish to receive a kit on the Library’s website. Kits will be tailored for age groups ranging from 0-18. 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 more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.
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Story Time Live Online!
Are you desperately missing your Library Story Times? Fret no more- you can join Annika from North Valley Public Library for Story Time Live Online! on Wednesdays in June at 10:3010:45 a.m. for this North Valley Public Library online program.
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- To include but not limited to: • Lumber Mill Laborer • Personal Assistant/Household Manager • Water Delivery Driver • Carpenter Assistants • Market Cashier • Landscape grounds work • Experienced Loan Processor, Customer Serv. • Painters • Garden Const. Laborer (if possible) • Customer Service Rep • Office Assistant • Bookkeeper
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CORVALLIS
Kaden Ahlers Charles Atwood Alis Auch Madison Bierer Rebecca Boaz CONGRATS Kaitlyn Brion Monica Koerner! Nathaniel Broch Congrats to all the Stevi Kids! Courtney Broocker 3905 US Hwy 93 Weston Buhler Stevensville, Mt (406) 777-0903 Isaac Campbell Kitana Carlson Rachel Cassens Ashlynn Charles Danielle Coates CONGRATS Devin Colaprete Garrett Corbin GRADS! Mercedes Covert 301 Main, Stevensville Triston Davis (406) 777-5591 Lilli Day Samuel De La Luz Martinez Carmen Ebsen Kristofer Ericson Isabel Evans Shyanne Fisch Congrats Grads! Casey Fison 3804 Eastside Hwy . Stevensville Jacob Flowers Have a777-5591 Happy Turkey Day From Have a Happy Turkey Day From Robert Flowers www.familypharmacist.com e a Happy TurkeyatDay From Everyone the Coffee Everyone at the Coffee Cup! Shae Cup! Flynn Turkey Day From veryone at the Coffee Cup! Olivia French the Coffee Cup! Christian Freund Ethan Gager Cecily Gerber Leonardo Girardi 500500 S. First, Hamilton • 363-3822 S. First, Hamilton • Gladwin 363-3822 River S. First, Hamilton • 363-3822 Matthew Glenn amilton • 363-3822 Timothy Gold Sabrina Goodnight Trey Gross Reigan Hallock Julean Hamilton MacKenzie Heller Cole Henry Congrats to Mikala Gibson! Maria Hickey 333 S 1st St, Hamilton Ryan Hubbard 363-7668 Hannah Hutchison GRADS Jaylyn Jackson OUR HATS OFF TO YOU! Ruby Jackson Carter Jessop Colter Jessop Dale Jessop Amelia Jessop BRIAN POTTON 221 Main St, Stevensville
Chance Jones Kaylee Jordan Mikail Kaya Megan Kirkland Kodi Koerner Christopher Lamb Evan Lee Breeann Lewis Jaymark Liedle Martina Madsen Tayler Markert Matthew Marshall Hannah Martin Mark Maxey Jaida McConnell Kenneth Minch Gavin Morey Clayton Morrison Quinton Nelson Darius Nisly Ashlynn Nixon Charlie Palacios Hayden Pease Kylie Pease Cassidy Potter Matthew Powell Konner Provence Elizabeth Rahmsdorf Elsie Read Image Reesman Daphney Reynoso Alexis Rhodes Alexandra Root Rosa Santucci Chelsea Schiever Audrey Schlosser Scott Skelton Jennifer Stoker Keelee Storrud James Talia Avery Thorne David Thurman Quincy Tripp Cassandra Turner Rachel Venema Jaiden Walker Lexus Walker Cole Walz Caleb Warnken Jennifer Watt Christina Weidkamp Cassidy Weidow Derrik Weisweaver
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FLORENCE
Kyler Alm Jacklyn Balfourd Clint Banister Ethan Berard Olivia Berard Brandon Bitterman Kelly Brown Eli Christiansen Halle Christopherson Wesson Cook Cole Cowan Grace Edgar Alexander Etier Lauren Forgette Cynthia Frazier Myla Guerrero Zachary Harrington Blake Hinsdale Sarah Hopcroft Isabelle Hume John Kalayjian Kayla Kinczel Emily Kinnaman Monica Koerner Colby Kohlman Hazel Leonard Jaren Lue Hunter Mahan Jacee McNair Avery Meinzen Brooklynn Newbary Dustin Olson Jackson Pascua Caden Plasmier Sim Roberts Jacob Round Nicholas Sanchez Brendan Schneiter Tyler Schumacher Nikolay Shved Emma Stensrud Rachel Stevens Kody Tolson Madison Wahl Taylor Wallace Nathan Webber Tyler Young
DARBY
Jordan Matthew Anderson Ashley Deann Bishop Alyxandria Maykay Buhler Breeze Oie Clark Sophia Rea Delvo Valedictorian Tyler A. Davis Ethan Cody Foss Haliegh Michelle Golden Emily Anne Harms Oliver Zahara Harrell Christian Thomas Humphrey Ryker James Johnson Bryson James Kearney Gracie Lynn Lang Valedictorian Dillon Christopher Lindquist Mariah Kim Lingo Chaunna Rae Merrell Rylee Jean Nelson Rio E. Norton Warren H. Odlin Tylin Mae Olson Elsa Alexandria Podesta Salutatorian Conner Bradley Polson McKenna Maye Rausch Annie Isabella Rennaker Samatha J. Russell Kimber Ann Schlapman Liberty AnneMarie Schlapman Kameron Ross Slate-Buhler Gabriel Brady Smith Nelson Justin Smith Samuel John Stewart Mason Everett Stoner Caige Raymond Tomlinson Micah Gabriel Wald Triston S. Weidow Taylor Raye Wohlers
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Bitterroot Class of 2020 Kyra Bate Dylan Berglund* Mikayln Brickley* Carson Brown Logan Busa* Kiana Carter* Keanna Clark William Collins Ethan Courchesne Ryan Craig* Marie Davenport* Chase Davidson Joshua Dickemore* Vinncent Dickerson* Joe Doane Nathan Dowdy Nicholas Draper* Landon Duce* Ayrton Duncan Jaden Durling* Emma Ellis* Brenden Equatore Nicholas Ferry Catharine Frederick* Mikala Gibson Sarah Goodnight Jeremy HammondErickson Bodie Hansen* Tristan Hanson* Julie Hanssen Chance Haugland Delaney Higuera* Oliver Holmes Trevor Hudson Noah Hurst* Annika Jeske Dalton Jessop* Rory Jessop Abigail Johnson* Madison Johnson* Maxwell Johnson* Brock Jones* Justin Jones Tucker Jones* Clay Kellar* James Kostecki* Drew Lehtola* Emma Lilienthal* Owen Lint* Holly Mahon* Audrey Marsh* Kelci Martin* Connley McGinnis* Andrew McLinden* Caitlin Miller Daniel Mondragon* Mason Murray* Lillian Ogden* Bridger Omlid
Grace Parker* Sarah Passey* Madeline Pysher* Chase Rathie Bryce Reed* Grace Reichart Oscar Repetto Austin Rightnour Radley Robertson* Cady Rollins* Carson Rostad* Robert Sangiorgio Chance Schmitt* Andrea Scicutella Shayla Scovill Trey Searle* Taylor Seppel Lars Smart McKenna Smith* Nicholas Spencer Alan Thompson Elizabeth Torres* Emily Tuck* Kaeli Valla* Maggie Walker* Olivia Walker Kye Wallis Kale Wanner Rockie Weidow Kaylee Weigle Rylee Wiediger* Nathaniel Wilcox* Emily Wildey Bridger Williams* Jacob Wright* Autumn Zohner* Valori Zohner* Colby Zubernis * Enhanced Honors Diploma STEVENSVILLE
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Kaitlin Noel Garoutte Rylee Kathryn Germane Isabell Leeann Gilleard Wojciech Karol Gorajski Emily Faye Hammack Samantha Jo Handley Reece Andrew Haugo Ryan Wesley Hinson Naomi Dawn Louise Jenne Pride James Jessen Johnali Lynn Johns Austin Micheal Johns Cade Kristofer Kolar CassiRae Diane Kopsa Ozzy Michael Kuntz Nichole Sue LaPorte Quincy James Larson Lucas Lea Lawrence Hunter Richard Lendman Julianne Marie Lessig Chance Montana Lester Jaden Alexander Lundquist Rachel Mary Marchant Maddalena Margini Jesse Ryan McKay Alexsandra Jewel Morawic Anya Emigin Murphy Sarah Jessica Nalls Brayden T Nolen Joelle Rene Oyler Sydnee Michelle Paul Tanner Matthew Pendergast Martina Perlotti Charlie Joe Pitts Gavin Howard Rahl Tiana Rinay Reyes Hunter Nicole Reyes Kylie Angeline Rhoades Tristan McKinley Riel Hunter Charles Rodrick John Manuel Rodrigues Paul Mario Rodrigues Kiel Hipolito Roxas Elizabeth Rae Ryker Kelsie Lyn Sagen Benjamin Joseph Schreiber Rose Lee Scrivner Virginia Lynn Scrivner Jesse James Scout Sheline Ethan Wallace Shobe Austin Wayne Smith Sadie Lynn Smith Taylor Laine Springer
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Blood donations urgently needed The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to
make an appointment to donate in the weeks and months ahead by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. In recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown by 30% after sharply
declining in early April amid this rapidly changing and complex public health crisis. At the same time, blood drives continue to be canceled as many businesses and community organizations remain closed. Donors are needed to make and keep scheduled appointments to help meet the current need. Thanks to Amazon, all those who come to give June 1-30 will
receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email.* “Blood donors have played a vital role in the lives of patients who have needed lifesaving transfusions during this pandemic, and patients continue to depend on donors each and every day,” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice president, Red Cross Blood Services. “The Red Cross appreciates the
support of those who rolled up a sleeve to give in recent months, but the need doesn’t stop. We need the public’s help to avoid another blood shortage this summer.” It’s important to remember that red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days of donation and platelets within just five days. So, they must constantly be replenished. There is no known end date in this fight against coronavirus, and the Red Cross urgently needs the help of donors
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DLI highlights resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today is highlighting state resources available for Montana businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19. “We know many Montana businesses are still impacted by COVID-19, which is why we’re here to provide resources and information,” Acting Commissioner Brenda Nordlund said. “A healthy and vital business community is essential to Montana’s economic growth and prosperity. These programs are here to strengthen and support our businesses.” DLI is hosting town hall sessions to provide information and answer questions from Montana business owners and employers. A recording of the most recent Employer Town Hall, featuring DLI Deputy Commissioner Kathleen O’Leary, Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice, Governor’s Office of Economic Development Chief Business Development Officer Ken Fichtler, and Small Business Administration Regional Director Brent Donnelly, can be found here. “Montana’s statewide network of business support services are ready to assist companies as they adapt to a changing economy, scale up to meet consumer demands, or simply need a sounding board for new ideas,” Montana Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice said. “Now more than ever, we’re here to make sure Montana businesses can succeed.” Resources DLI can offer to Montana businesses include: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance DLI launched a new web portal at mtpua.mt.gov to process Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims filed by selfemployed, gig-workers, independent contractors, and others impacted by COVID-19, including some business owners. A phone line is available for individuals without internet access to file their
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Job Service Montana offices are part of a statewide network of workforce development centers that collaborate with community partners to provide customerfocused employment and training opportunities, and services to businesses seeking employees and other assistance. For a list of all Job Service offices across the state and their contact information, visit montanaworks.gov/job-servicemontana. State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) SIDES is a free, convenient, and secure way for employers to electronically receive and respond to requests for information regarding UI benefits claims. Employers can sign up at uieservices.mt.gov. While the platform is not required for Montana employers to use, it is strongly encouraged, as it ensures the accuracy and security of exchanged information. For more information on how the SIDES system works in Montana, visit http://uid.dli.mt.gov/Portals/55/ Documents/eServices/dli-uides026.pdf, or email uieservices@ mt.gov. Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program Keeping a business strong requires a skilled workforce. Being a Montana Registered Apprenticeship sponsor can help your firm recruit quality employees and invest in your company’s future. Businesses build commit-
ted workers, training them to meet your specific needs. Learn more about how to become an employer sponsor at apprenticeship.mt.gov. Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWT) This program provides grant funding to assist eligible Montana small businesses with the cost of training for their existing, or incumbent workers. IWT creates a more robust workforce by providing professional development for employees and strengthening small businesses across Montana. For more information, visit http:// wsd.dli.mt.gov/employers/incumbent-worker-training-program.
operates in 10 regions across the state and offers no-cost support for entrepreneurs and small businesses at every stage of business development. Workforce Training Grant Program, which provides funding to primary sector businesses to train employees in new jobs that allow a business to expand in Montana without leaving the state. Montana Manufacturing Extension Center at MSU Bozeman, which is a statewide manufacturing outreach and assistance center that provides solutions to help Montana manufacturers grow, innovate and enhance their businesses.
Montana Business Stabilization Program, which was created through the federal CARES Act to provide working capital for small businesses to support payroll, rent, accounts payable, debt service and expenses from COVID-19-related shifts in operations. Certified Regional Development Corporations, which operate 11 regional offices supporting a regional approach to economic development across the state. Office of Indian Country Economic Development, which provides all of the business resources available to Native American-owned businesses and
tribal governments in Montana under one office. Other types of financial and technical assistance to support innovative industries and grow businesses across the state. Learn more about the business assistance programs offered by the Montana Department of Commerce by visiting MARKETMT.COM. DLI is providing daily updates for Montana employers impacted by COVID-19 at dli. mt.gov/covid-19. Montanans can also follow DLI on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for timely updates.
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High Water Chronicles, Vol. 3
Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan ready. This year, it’ll come a little late and I’m already on it. I started with fly rods. Through the first part of the covid shutdown I vowed to use that time wisely, time I wouldn’t have set aside for myself otherwise. My best use of it consisted of using this time of enforced isolation to go on a personal retreat from the concerns of the world to reevaluate and rejuvenate parts of my inner life. As an almost meditative exercise to go with it, I set about the task of rewrapping some old fly rods and putting together a new one. I had to sell the new one, a rod I had looked forward to fishing for the many years while the rod blank sat in the corner waiting to be wrapped and fitted, and wound up adopting it out for a sum of money to a friend who will appreciate and use it well. That too, if you want to get into it, was a spiritual exercise. I feel no clingly regret at all in letting it go – and instead anticipate some joy in watching my friend fish with it where we’re on a stream together later this season. It’s one thing to say that material things, when you get down to it, really don’t matter that much. It’s another to internalize that lesson, to surrender a thing or possession you held dear and realize in the core of your being that while it was fun to play with, that there’s a certain peace, on a higher level, that takes its place when you surrender it. The surrender can involve a mansion or a fly rod – doesn’t
matter the size or material value of the thing. And if you look deep enough, you discover that it served a greater purpose in your life than you realized, and at that point there is no pain in giving it up, but instead a sublime joy.
Too much stuff In my line of work I typically serve a number of people who have more “things” than I do. Most of them have done well because they possess a depth of character and attendant attributes that have led them into wise decisions which, in turn, have put them into positions to be wise stewards of what they’ve acquired. They are for the most part generous, and in positions that allow them to do things I can’t for the charities and causes we believe in. I rejoice in the privilege of knowing them on the equal playing field of fly fishing. I’m not envious of them a bit – I couldn’t manage their domains. I can jump into one of their newer SUV’s when we go fishing, or we can take my 27-year-old Dodge pickup. We’re both content with what we drive, and it’s a matter of who’s already loaded or knows the way. During this covid thing I’ve talked to a couple of them who are making major shifts – letting go of what once seemed important, to latch on more firmly to what was always there and is really more important. The importance of fly rods My hovel, what I call my combination library-music roomhunting and fishing den-fly tying workspace-storage area-officecomputer and writing headquarters, is currently overrun with fly rods. They are out of their cases leaned against walls, desks, and in corners to the point where I have to move some of them to get at what’s behind them. I’ve collected quite a few – too many, it might seem to others, over the course of the years. I’ll be thinning them down over the course of the season, and taking better care of the ones I hang onto. After all, the pleasure of fishing with a rod that seems a part of you, or one that carries a sentimental attachment that is more valuable than the rod itself, is a big part of the pleasure of our sport. I’ll keep some of those. Some of the other rods will go up for sale, and I’ve already sold a couple. They will be followed by a few more. Still other rods will go to
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young people, sons or grandsons or others in the family, and some will go to kids who will appreciate them and use them. Each time I’ll be giving a gift that might become a sentimental treasure, might be fished hard and often for its useable life, or might be carelessly broken and discarded the second time out. Doesn’t matter which to me after it’s given. I’m not I
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Today we will see partly cloudy skies, high of 77°, humidity of 30%. West southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. The record high for today is 91° set in 1970. Expect mostly cloudy skies tonight, overnight low of 49°. West southwest wind 2 to 5 mph. The record low for tonight is 33° set in 1951. Thursday, skies will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain, high of 75°, humidity of 29%. West southwest wind 2 to 5 mph. Thursday night, skies will be mostly cloudy, overnight low of 50°.
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Taking care Later this afternoon I’ll be making PVC cases for a few of the rods that remain and one that I’ll be sending out. Some of those rods haven’t had a home in a case of their own since I acquired them. The reels will be cleaned, oiled, and loose screws tightened. The lines need to be cleaned up and respooled with a fresh treatment of 303 – a product that guides use to clean their boats, and just happens to be the best dressing for modern fly lines. Dirty lines don’t fish or float well – and it’s surprising how many anglers miss out by not cleaning their lines. My fly boxes are a study in dishevelment. They need to be re-organized, thinned out, and re-inventoried. That means I’ll have to get busy behind the vise before the river comes down. And like the process of wrapping the rods, there can be a meditative sense to the tying. Who knows, at this point, which flies I’ll keep and fish, and which ones will be given away?
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Do tornadoes occur in January?
control of that. My control, as it were, finds its zenith in the casual handoff of the giving, and the love behind it, spoken more loudly than it could be in words, of that moment.
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Going through my gear This year, more than most, I need to tend to my tackle. What I call the Spring Tackle Ritual didn’t happen this year. I didn’t fish this spring and consequently put it off.. I’ll make up for it later, when the river comes down, and then I’ll be ready. My first outing each spring consists, in part, of going through my gear, getting it
The Bitterroot Star Weather Summary
June 3, 1987 - Six days of flooding in south Texas culminated with five to six inches of rain from Bexar County to Bandera County and five to nine inches of rain in Gonzalez and Wilson Counties. Damage to crops was estimated at a total of 500 million dollars. June 4, 1982 - A four-day storm began over New England. The storm produced up to 14 inches of rain in southern Connecticut, breaching 23 dams and breaking two. Damage was estimated at more than 276 million dollars.
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providing meals for Montana’s children in a way that is more accessible and safe during this difficult time,” says OPI School Nutrition Director, Christine Emerson. The easiest way to find detailed information on the nearest Summer Meal site is via the No Kid Hungry Summer Meal Text Line. The service is free, and open to anyone. A parent, grandparent or caregiver can simply text the word “FOOD” to 877-877 and the system prompts them to provide their address or zip code, which is used to provide the location and service times of up to three nearby summer meals sites. According to Danielle Anderson, Summer Meals and Nutrition Coordinator for Montana No Kid Hungry, the text messaging option has been available in the summer months in the state since 2017 and continues to provide a critical service. “This has been an excellent
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By Jean Schurman Sports Editor
Bucs sweep Mavs The Bitterroot Bucs will have a busy summer playing American Legion baseball but they won’t get out of Western Montana, unlike other years when they played all over the state and even in some out of state tournaments. The farthest they will travel during the regular season is Libby to the north and Butte to the east according to their most recent schedule. With only eight teams in the conference, the Bucs, and all the teams will really get to know each other by the end of the season. There will be a district and state tournament. On Saturday, the Bucs were host to the Missoula Mavs A team in a double header. Colby Kohlman of Florence should have been named the MVP for the first game. The 2020 graduate had two triples and one RBI. He also came in to close out the game pitching in the top of the sixth and held on to give the Bucs the 4-2 win. He also scored on a passed ball in the bottom of the third. Kohlman’s luck didn’t continue in the second game but the defense from both teams was tough. In the third, the Bucs crossed home plate three times to take the lead. This included an RBI single by Jake Scully. The Bucs went on to win, 5-1.
Bitterroot Bucs’ pitcher Colby Kohlman throws right down the middle to a Missoula Mav batter. Jean Schurman photo.
FWP seeks public’s help identifying CWD-symptomatic animals A follow-up test has confirmed a positive case of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed deer buck that was euthanized in Gallatin County this month after displaying several classic symptoms of the disease. The deer, which was found in the Springhill area north of Bozeman, represents the first confirmed case of CWD in the county. CWD was first detected in Montana in 2017. Since then, FWP has closely monitored the prevalence and distribution of CWD through targeted surveillance and sampling efforts. The disease is now known to exist across southern and northern Montana, as well as in neighboring states and provinces. FWP is continuing to develop management strategies to minimize potential impacts from the disease. Understanding the prevalence and distribution of CWD is central to that effort. So FWP is asking for the public’s help in identifying deer, elk or moose that are symptomatic of carrying CWD. Please report any symptomatic deer, elk or moose to your local FWP office and provide detailed information on the time and location that the symptomatic animal was observed. What is CWD? CWD is a fatal disease affecting the nervous systems of deer, elk and moose. It is caused by an infectious misfolded prion protein, concentrated in an animal’s lymphatic and nervous system tissues. Transmission most commonly occurs through direct contact between animals. Carcasses and bodily fluids of infected animals can also be sources of infection for other cervids that come in contact with them. Pronghorn antelope and other animals not in the Cervidae (deer) family are not carriers of CWD. Animals are tested for CWD by removing the retropharyngeal lymph nodes under the lower jaw, which are where much of the infectious protein concentrates. CWD is not known to be transmissible to humans. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against consuming animals that have tested positive for CWD.
What symptoms should be reported? In the terminal stages of CWD, one of the most common symptoms for deer, elk and moose is reduced mobility. Additional symptoms include emaciation, excessive salivation or drooling, lack of muscle coordination, an exaggerated wide posture, and the animal carrying its head and ears lowered. What should not be reported? If an animal reacts to a human presence by leaving the area, it should not be reported. During the springtime, many animals appear skinny as they rebuild fat stores spent during the winter. Body condition alone is not a reliable indicator of whether an animal is symptomatic of carrying CWD. Usually a combination of physical and behavioral symptoms will be present. What is FWP doing to manage CWD? Hunting is the primary tool in Montana for gathering CWD samples and managing infected herds. FWP will strategically target areas for surveillance in southwest Montana, including establishing check stations for sample collection. FWP will continue assisting hunters in sample collection and funding the processing of samples. Potential management actions in Montana’s CWD response plan include increased harvest, targeted removal in limited areas around CWD detections, minimizing large groupings of deer, and carcass transport restrictions or proper disposal of carcass parts. Several additional measures have been in place to minimize the spread of CWD, including interstate transport restrictions and laws that prohibit feeding wildlife. Liberal deer hunting opportunities also exist in some hunting districts. FWP plans to continue working closely with the public, elected officials and local leaders in responding to the presence of CWD. Information gathered on the prevalence and distribution of CWD will help inform management decisions going forward. For more information on CWD and Montana’s response, visit fwp.mt.gov/CWD.
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Jake Scully, the Bitterroot catcher, keeps an eye on the Mavs’ pitcher so he can steal second base. Jean Schurman photo.
As the state moves into Phase 2 of Gov. Steve Bullock’s Reopening the Big Sky Plan, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices and visitor centers will open to the public June 3. FWP offices have been closed since late March due to Montana’s COVID-19 pandemic response. As the public returns, strict adherence to Phase 2 guidelines will be critical: stay at home if you feel sick, make sure to frequently wash and sanitize your hands, and maintain at least six feet of distance from other people. FWP front offices around the state will be set up to help
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that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 Jim Sterrett, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Richard A.Weber, 345 West Main, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. Dated this 26 day of May, 2020 /s/ Jim Sterrett Personal Representative of The Estate of Jacqueline Mary Sterrett BS 6-3, 6-10, 6-17-20. MNAXLP
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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. BS 5-20, 5-27, 6-3-20. MNAXLP
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY LOUIS HENDRICKSON, also known as JIM HENDRICKSON, Deceased. Case No.: DP-20-45 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Susan K. Hendrickson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Cheeney Law, PLLC, PO Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 27th day of May 2020. Susan K. Hendrickson, Personal Representative BS 6-3, 6-10, 6-17-20. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JODY L. CANTARINI AKA JODY LYNN CANTARINI, Deceased Cause No. DP-20-44 Dept. 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 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 Carol A. Cantarini, the Personal Representative, 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 May, 2020 /s/ Diana Lee Davis, Personal Representative 122 Laird Creek Rd. Conner, MT 59827 BS 6-3, 6-10, 6-17-20. MNAXLP
Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Aliyah Celeste, Aliyah Celeste, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-191/3 Dept. No.: 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Aliyah Celeste to Celeste Ann Fideldy. The hearing will be on July 9, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County. Dated: May 26, 2020 /s/ Paige Trautwein, Clerk of District Court By: Janenne Sorenson, Deputy Clerk of Court. BS 6-3, 6-10, 6-17, 6-24-20. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE Lot 2-B, Amended Subdivision Plat No. 975, a portion of Kierig Subdivision. The proposal is a 2-lot minor subdivision on 13.04 acres. The subdivision is located on North Shoshone Loop north of Skalkaho Highway in Hamilton, MT. The subject property is located in the Northeast ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana. The applicant is Richard Lee & Doreen Kierig and the Consultant is Ron Uemura of RAM Engineering. Information describing the proposal is available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the County Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th St., Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the below meeting, and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The BCC will conduct a Public Hearing to review the proposal on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room (Third Floor) at the Administrative Center. The public may comment verbally, or in writing, at the meeting. Comments and information submitted at the public meeting will be considered in the decision on the subdivision. However, please note that only under select circumstances will new informaADVERTISING tion be allowed into the record after the public hearing. BS 5-27, 6-3-20. MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE Sunnyside Orchards No. 4, Block 20, Lot 8 Amended Plat Minor Subdivision. The proposal is a 5-lot minor subdivision on 10.60 acres. The subdivision is located at the corner of Three Mile Creek Road and Store Lane in Stevensville, MT. The subject property is located in the Northwest ¼ of Section 4, T9N, R19W, P.M.M., Ravalli County, Montana. The applicant is Flying Colors Group LP and the Consultant is Jeff Smith of WGM Group. Information describing the proposal is available for inspection at the Planning Department, in the County Administrative Center, 215 S. 4th St., Suite F, Hamilton, MT 59840. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the below meeting, and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The BCC will conduct a Public Hearing to review the proposal on Friday, June 12th, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room (Third Floor) at the Administrative Center. The public may comment verbally, or in writing, at the meeting. Comments and information submitted at the public meeting will be considered in the decision on the subdivision. However, please note that only under
select circumstances will new information be allowed into the record after the public hearing. BS 5-27, 6-3-20. MNAXLP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RAVALLI COUNTY AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS RAVALLI COUNTY, MONTANA A.I.P. 3-30-0037-019-2020 & 3-30-0037-020-2020 Separate sealed bids will be received by Ravalli County, Montana until 1:30 p.m., local time, June 17, 2020. All bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud at the Ravalli County Commissioners Office, 215 South Fourth, 3rd Floor, Ravalli County Commissioners Conference Room, Hamilton, Montana 59840-2853, for the Ravalli County Airport Improvements Project to include the following: o Construct Runway 17-35; o Rehabilitate / Construct Taxiways & Taxilanes; o Rehabilitate Aprons & Construct Apron Expansion; o Pavement Maintenance; o Drainage Improvements; o Install Medium Intensity Runway and Taxiway Lighting; o Install Precision Approach Path Indicators; o Install L-807 Lighting Windcone and Segmented Circle; o Construct / Install Electrical Enclosure & Equipment; o Construct Hangar Access Road and Parking Area; o Construct / Install Wildlife Exclusion Fence; and o Obstruction Removal. This work is to include all tools, equipment, materials, and labor to complete this project. Ravalli County, Montana, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of Ravalli County, Montana to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers. The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division. This project is subject to the Federal provisions for Buy American Preference, Foreign Trade Restriction, Davis Bacon, Affirmative Action, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Certification of Offeror/ Bidder Regarding Debarment, and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace, which are incorporated by reference. Failure to comply with the terms of these contract provisions may
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be sufficient grounds to: 1.) Withhold progress payments or final payment, 2.) Terminate the contract, 3.) Seek suspension/debarment, or 4.) Any other action determined to be appropriate by the Sponsor or the FAA. Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be: (1) lawful money of the United States; or (2) a Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Bank Money Order or Bank Draft, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation; or (3) a bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana. The bid security shall be made payable to the Owner and failure to enter into a formal contract will result in the Owner retaining the bid security. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal contract within ten (10) calendar days from the date the Notice of Award is received, to complete an insurance certification, to furnish a Performance Bond, and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The successful Bidder is required to comply with Montana’s Contractor Registration Law in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 9, MCA. Contract Documents may be inspect¬ed at many plan exchanges, and at the office of the consulting engineer, Robert Peccia & Associates, (3147 Saddle Dr. / P.O. Box 5653, Helena, MT 59604). They may be reviewed, downloaded, and printed at no cost under the “CURRENT PROJECTS BIDDING” tab at www. rpa-hln.com. All bids must be submitted in a Bidding Documents booklet, provided by the Engineer upon receipt of $25.00 (non-refundable). Alternate forms or copies of the Bidding Documents booklet will not be acceptable. The Planholders List will include only the purchasers of Bidding Documents booklets. Hard copies of the Contract Documents (including a Bidding Documents booklet) printed by the Engineer are available upon receipt of $400.00 (non-refundable) for each complete set. A pre-bid conference will be held on June 4, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ravalli County Airport. Additionally, the Engineer shall be available on June 10, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ravalli County Airport. No formal presentation will be made at this time; however, the Engineer will answer questions and be available for scheduled site visits. Potential Bidders are also encouraged to contact the Engineer (lbowser@rpa-hln.com, rdonaldson@rpa-hln.com or 406-4475000) with questions. Faxed / emailed bids will not be accepted or considered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive, or conditional bids. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 120 days, from the date of the opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidder prior to award of the contract. May 27, 2020 RAVALLI COUNTY By /s/ Chris Hoffman, Chairman BS 5-27, 6-3, 6-10-20. MNAXLP. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, June 4, 2020 5:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 5:00pm to hear and consider public testimony regarding the request to vacate the right-of-way known as Phillips Street. The Town has received a petition from Stevensville Public Schools requesting the Town Council to vacate, with a utility’s easement, the Phillips Street right-of-way of the May Addition of Stevensville. Stevensville Public Schools is proposing that the right-of-way for Phillips Street be relocated to the south of the existing street. Written comments may be emailed to clerk@townofstevensville. com or submitted in person or mailed to the Clerk of the Town of Stevensville, 206 Buck Street, P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870, on or before 4:00 p.m. June 4, 2020 or may be given orally at the hearing scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on June 4, 2020, at the North Valley Public Library Community Room, 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Questions may be asked or more information may
be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271. Attest: Monica Hoffman, Town Clerk BS 5-27, 6-3-20. MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT RAVALLI COUNTY TIM’S CLEANER CARPETS AND RESTORATION, INC., a Montana Corporation, Plaintiff v. ANN ROSE DALLASERRA, A.K.A. ANN ROSE HOCKADAY, Defendant. Hon. Shane A. Vannatta Case No. DV-18-248 NOTICE OF SALE ON EXECUTION PER §25-13-701 (SHERIFF’S SALE) SHERIFF’S SALE To be sold at sheriff s sale on the 24th day of June, 2020, at 10 o’clock a.m., inside the front doors of Ravalli County Courthouse at 205 Bedford St., Hamilton, Montana 59840. Property is described as follows: The South 25 feet of the West 37 feet of Lot 8, and Lot 10 except the east 30 feet of the north 55 feet thereof, all in Werth Addition, Ravalli County, Montana, according to the recorded plat thereof. RECORDING REFERENCE: Book 201 Deeds, page 792. KNOWN AS: 156 Golf Course Rd., Hamilton, MT 59840 Dated this 14th day of May, 2020 /s/ Steve Holton, Sheriff BS 6-3, 6-10, 6-17-20. MNAXLP
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LEGAL NOTICE The Stevensville Town Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30pm on June 17, 2020 in the North Valley Public Library Community Room located at 208 Main St. Stevensville, is hereby given that a public post-election audit (pending a recount) of 5% of the MT 59870 for theNotice purposes of obtaining public comments regarding the used in the May 25, 2017 Special Federal Election will be held on the 11th voting machines Notice is hereby given that a public post-election audit (pending a recount) of 5% of the town’s community housing need 2020, (public at 10:00 day of June, a.m., in the basement election room of the Ravalli County voting machines used in the May 25, 2017 Special Federal Election will be held on the 11th facilities, economic development, and Courthouse located at 205 Bedford Street in Hamilton. Reconciliation of the ballots to be housing need), including the needs of in the basement of the Ravalli County day of at 10:00 part to of be theserved auditby will be done on June, June 2020, 10, 2020, at a.m., 10:00 a.m. If a election recountroom is conducted, low income persons, Courthouse located at 205 Bedford Street in Hamilton. Reconciliation of the ballots to be the post-election the proposed development of a lowaudit will not be held pursuant to MCA 13-17-503(5)(b). part of the audit will be done on June 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. If a recount is conducted, income multifamily housing project known as Burnt Fork Place Apartments post-election auditwill will not held on pursuant MCA2020, 13-17-503(5)(b). The official canvass for the the Primary Election bebeheld Juneto16, at 1:30 p.m., in located on a currently vacant parcel of the Commissioner Conference Room (3rd floor), County Administrative Building, located at land on Box Bird Lane located in and 215 4th6,Street, The official canvass for the Primary Election will be held on June 16, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., in being a portion of LotSouth 2, Block May Hamilton. Addition to the Town of Stevensville, the Commissioner Conference Room (3rd floor), County Administrative Building, located at and being more particularly described 215 South 4th Street, Hamilton. as Parcel B, Certificate of Survey No. 466881-TR (the “Project”). The Dated this 27th day of May, 2020 Project, which is intended to provide a Regina Plettenberg community benefit, is being developed Ravalli County Election Administrator in conjunction with District XI Human Dated this C 27th day of May, 2020 Resource Council, Inc., a Montana Suite 215 South 4th Street, Regina Plettenberg nonprofit corporation and Burnt Fork Hamilton, MT 59840 Place, LLLP, a Montana limited liability (406) 375-6550 Ravalli County Election Administrator limited partnership and will utilize Low 215 South 4th Street, Suite C ________________________________________________________________ Income Housing Tax Credits allocated Hamilton, MT 59840 Ad Board to the Project byDisplay the Montana of Housing as well as other funding Publish June 3, 2020 (406) 375-6550 sources which target housSize:low To income fit – does not need ________________________________________________________________ to be big, just readable ing projects. The public hearing is being Bill: Ravalli County Clerk Display & Recorder Ad hosted by the Town Council to gatherth SuiteJune C 3, 2020 South 4 Street,Publish and hear comment from215 the community. Hamilton, This project is not currently subject MT 59840 Size: To fit – does not need to be big, just readable to the approval of the Town Council Bill: Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder and no decision Please is expected to publication come verify with an affidavit –thThank you! before the Town Council regarding the 215 South 4 Street, Suite C proposed development. Hamilton, MT 59840 BS 6-3, 6-17-20. MNAXLP
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Old US Highway 93 Asphalt Paving The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Request for Proposals for asphalt paving to be conducted on Old US Highway 93 in Ravalli County. Proposals will be received by the Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder, 215 S. 4th Street, Suite C, (Second Floor) Hamilton, MT. 59840 until 4:00 p.m. Monday June 15, 2020. Proposals will then be opened by the Ravalli County Commissioners at 11:00 a.m. on June 16, 2020 in the Commissioners Conference Room (Third Floor) at 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. For a copy of the Full Request for Proposal and Specifications for the construction project, contact the Ravalli County Road & Bridge Department at 244 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, MT during regular business hours or by calling 406-363-2733. For questions concerning the Request for Proposal process, contact Chris Taggart at the Ravalli County Commissioners Office – 406-375-6500. Chris Taggart Commissioners Administrative Assistant BS 6-3, 6-10-20. MNAXLP
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No road closures are planned during the project, but motorists could experience temporary delays lasting from a few minutes to up to two hours during culvert installations. The project will not impact Selway River floaters or travel to the historic Magruder Ranger Station or Paradise Campground, as repairs are all located southwest of the Selway River Road #6223. Crews are also working hard to complete the project this spring, before the Magruder Road Corridor officially opens to the public allowing motorists to travel between Elk City, ID and Darby, MT. The road is normally impassable due to snow at Salmon Base
Camp until sometime in July. The 101-mile primitive Magruder Road Corridor was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It allows motorists to drive between the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness Areas. The road is rough, steep and winding, with few turnouts for passing. The road winds through undeveloped areas offering solitude and pristine beauty, but no services for nearly 120 miles. For more information and to see a map of the area visit www. fs.usda.gov/bitterroot or contact the West Fork Ranger District at (406) 821-3269.
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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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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Free personal use firewood to continue, permits now required tion, and will comply with CDC requirements for social distancing. The permit will be valid between June 1 and December 30, 2020. The free permits allow for the removal of downed timber or the cutting of standing dead trees for personal firewood under most conditions on National Forests and Grasslands within Montana, Northern Idaho and portions of North and South Dakota. They do not allow for the collection of more limited post and poles/rails or for any commercial harvesting. Those permits will still require a fee. They also do not apply to collecting products on other public lands such as Bureau of Land Management lands. All permits -- whether free or paid -- help the USDA Forest Service track usage and ensure important information is conveyed to permittees regarding wildfire safety, suitable locations, collection amounts, and other restrictions. Woodcutters can obtain permits for up to 12 cords of firewood for their personal use. A cord is the amount of tightly piled wood in a stack four feet high by four feet wide by eight feet long. Those collecting firewood
should use caution while driving on Forest Service roads this time of the year. Many roads at higher elevations remain snow covered and icy. Roads at lower elevations may be wet and muddy and the soft roadbed can easily be damaged by vehicle traffic. Following strict wildfire safety practices outlined in the permit is also required. Woodcutters must have their firewood permit with them while harvesting wood, keep their vehicles on designated roads and trails, have an approved spark arrester on chainsaws and splitters, and carry a shovel and fire extinguisher. No wood can be cut or gathered within 150 feet of streams, creeks, or waterways. Firewood gathering is also prohibited in all developed recreation areas, campgrounds and along Wild and Scenic River Corridors. Forest officials would also like to remind woodcutters of slash piling requirements and are asking the public for help in keeping ditches clear of woody debris. Piling requirements include: • Pile slash away from roads, ditches, power lines, or telephone lines. • A rake should be brought
JUNE 6, 10AM • KOEING FARM • KALISPELL, MT EQUIPMENT / VEHICLES
- JD 8630 Tractor, SN# 001619R, Full Glass, 3 Remotes, Duals Around, Good Rubber, MR. 7606 Hrs. - JD 8630 Tractor SN#001530R, No Rear Glass, 3 Remotes, MR. 8697 hrs., PTO, Newer Rear Tires - JD 8630 Tractor SN#003610R, Runs, No Rear Glass, 3 Remotes, - JD 3 pt. Quick Hitch, MR. 9681 Hrs., PTO - JD 4010D Tractor w/ Loader - JCB 506-36 Telehandler, 8153 Hrs. - CAT 85SP Swather, 1534 Hrs., SN# HR08177 - Hesston 4910 Baler, SN# 00674, 22K Bales, Overhaul 2016 - White 9700 Combine w/24’ Header, 2978 Hrs - Brillion 14’ Packer, - Alloway 20’ Flail Shredder, PTO, Laurier HP 8x8 Coil Packer Harrow - Northwest Rotary Tiller PTO 12’, Model D-HC-144-S-C - 1989 Volva Semi Tractor, 476k Miles, Eaton Road Runner, 10 Spd, Model 350, Cummins Dsl, Big Block? - 1970 Brown 40’ Flatbed Trailer - Vermeer R23A Rake, Hyster 30 XL2 - Electric Fork Lift 2500LB - Ford F600 Truck w/16’ Box, 79k Miles, 2 Spd Rear End - 40’ Spring Tooth Chisel MFG? - Win Power PTO 120/240, Generator/Alternator - 13’ Truck Flatbed w/Broyhill Hoist - Kory Farm Trailer, 6278 Frame w/40’ Bed - 20’ Offset Disc - HD Pipe Trailer - 18’ Spike Tooth Harrow, 3Pt - 11’ Man Basket, Forklift - 3 Wheel Hay Rake
EQUIPMENT / VEHICLES Cont. POTATO EQUIPMENT Cont. - Shulte Welding PTO Drive Front - Snow Blower, 7’ - IH F2000D Truck w/ 20’ Live Bottom Potato Box - 3 Axle Farm Trailer - New Implement Rims - 20.8-34 Tractor Tires w/Rims (5) - Cy-Corp Tandem Axle Trailer 56” x 13’ - 1976 IH Truck w/20’ Conveyor Bed, 8 Cyl Gas, 38k Miles 300 Gal Fuel Tank w/Hand Pump - 1986 Chevy K30 Pickup w/9’ Steel Flatbed, Auto 4x4, 6.2 Dsl - 100 Gal Fuel Tank w/Fill Rite 12V Pump - Yielder 1520 No-Till Drill, SN# 112 - Simonsen N-64HBR Fertilizer Spreader, PTO, JD 32’ Chisel - Big Butch Boom Sprayer w/400 Gal Tank, 40’ Boom - 125HP Pump w/Panel
POTATO EQUIPMENT
- Double L 6 Row Planter, - Double L 4 Row Potato Windrower, Agritech 3899 6 Row Rolling Cultivator, 3Pt - Lockwood Sizer/Dirt Eliminator, 240V, 1Ph - N.W. Equipment Potato Bagger Small w/Swift Weight Scale - Weigh-O-Matic 10 Bagger, 1Ph, 240V - Spudnik 1100-76 Piler - Spudnik 900-85 Potato Piler - Spudnik Dirt Eliminator, 1Ph, 240V - Trinity Indiana 1000 Gal Ag Tank on Trailer 16’Lx41”, OD - Kerian 70-50 Speed Sizer, 1Ph, 240V - Milestone Potato Seed Cutter SN# 860060, 120V - Milestone Potato Seed Cutter - Better Built Seed Cutter, Not Complete - Pallets of Potato Sacks - Various Sizes
- 55’ x 16” Conveyor, 1Ph, 115/230V - 20’ x 16” & 25’ x 16” Conveyors - Conveyor to Unload Trucks
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- 2” X 300’ Cencore HDPE 250 PSI Poly Pipe (3 Rolls) - Partial Roll #2 Quad URD Wire - 12” x 7’6” Perforated Galvanized Culverts (7) - 18” x 7’6” Perforated Galvanized Culverts (30+/-) - Mueller 5 1/4” Fire Hydrant - Pride of the Farm 60 BU Hog Feed - Wheel Line & Hand Line Irrigation Pipe - 5 & 6” Main Line - Old Platform Scale - 5’x2’ Gas Cooker/Smoker on Trailer - Propane Tanks - Carousel Parts & Bolt Bin - Galvanized Homemade Tricycles (5) - Radio Flyer Tricycle - Fans, Blowers, Various Motors - 400 W Type HPF Lights, 120V (5) - Crossover Tool Boxes (2) - Hydraulic Valves & Cylinders - Quincey QT-7.5 Vertical Compres sor 201, 31A, 240V, 7.5HP - Craftsman Radial Arm Saw - Lincoln Weldan Power - 12T Shop Press - Air Tools - Wrenches, Misc Parts - Craftsman Welder - Torch Set
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along for cleaning road surfaces of debris. • Locate piles 15 feet away from the base of live trees, and keep them 6 to 10 feet in diameter and a minimum of 5 feet in height. • Do not build piles on top of down logs or rotten stumps or have objects that extend more than 3 feet from piles which will be burned by Forest crews during the appropriate conditions. The Forest plans to temporarily open several roads later this summer for the public to access personal use firewood. These designated areas on each Ranger District will be announced later in June in an effort to provide more easily accessible firewood. Stay tuned for more details. For more information and to obtain your free 2020 Personal Use Firewood Permit, please contact your local Bitterroot National Forest office. Supervisor’s Office – Hamilton, (406) 363-7100 Stevensville Ranger District, (406) 777-5461 Darby/Sula Ranger District, (406) 821-3913 West Fork Ranger District, (406) 821-3269.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Bitterroot National Forest will continue to offer free firewood for personal use for the remainder of 2020, but starting Monday, June 1st the forest is requiring the public obtain a free permit before harvesting. Forest officials are asking that the public call their local Forest Service office to obtain a hard-copy permit in order to track harvesting and communicate important wildfire safety and collection information. “As the impacts from COVID-19 continue to be felt across the country, we remain committed to providing services on our public lands and doing what we can to help our neighbors and local communities,” said Forest Supervisor Matt Anderson. “Although these permits are normally offered with a nominal fee, we feel it is important to continue offering free firewood this year during these difficult times.” Those interested in collecting firewood need to first contact the Bitterroot Forest by phone and provide their contact details, and a free, hard-copy permit will be issued by mail. In-person pickup at Ranger District offices may also be available, depending upon loca-
Dept. of Livestock promotes pasteurized milk As Montanans are turning to locally sourced food in the face of possible disruptions caused by the COVID-19 virus, the Montana Department of Livestock cautions the public against consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk and raw milk products. “While milk is an excellent source of protein, vitamins and calcium essential for healthy bone growth, unpasteurized milk has been linked to numerous food borne disease outbreaks,” says Rosemary Hickey, Milk and Egg Bureau Registered Sanitarian. “Because of health concerns, raw milk and raw milk products produced on your farm should only be offered for consumption to your immediate family.” Despite previous disruptions to the supply chain, Montana pasteurized milk and dairy products remain plentiful in our grocery stores and many convenience stores. “We’re lucky in Montana, in that we have producers of all sizes not only supplying
milk, but making cow, goat, and sheep cheeses and other dairy products,” says Mike Honeycutt, Executive Officer of the Montana Department of Livestock. The Administrative Rules of Montana prohibit the sale of raw milk to consumers for any purpose. In order to sell or give away product, one needs to be licensed by the Department of Livestock’s Milk & Egg Bureau (ARM 32.8.103 & Title 81-21101). The Centers for Disease Control advises against consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk because of ‘severe health risks. Learn more at https:// www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/rawmilk/raw-milk-index.html. The mission of the Montana Department of Livestock is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the Montana Department of Livestock, visit www.liv.mt.gov.
Congratulations to our 2020 $10,000 Scholarship* Recipients Wes Brown
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Grace Edgar
Florence Carlton High School
Catharine Frederick Hamilton High School
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Elizabeth Ryker
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Jennifer Stoker Corvallis High School
Justin Tofflemire Capital High School
Haylea Wemple Victor High School
Taylor Wohlers Darby High School
* $10,000 each; some conditions apply
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The Bitterroot River Health Check program is a community-based water quality monitoring program supported by of a collective of individual community members, local businesses, and non-profit organizations, as well as the Bitterroot College. Our citizen-science based program helps collect water quality data in the Bitterroot River Basin for local, state, and federal agencies. Our program grew from monitoring 4 long term sites on the mainstem of the river in 2017 to monitoring 7 sites on the mainstem and an additional 11 sites on six tributaries in the Sapphire Front by 2019. We have recently signed an MOU with the Bitterroot National Forest to install additional sites on up to a dozen tributaries on the Bitterroot Front and are calling for volunteers.
Volunteer now to become a citizen scientist Our all-volunteer teams work without charge to aid agencies such as DEQ, FWP and others in agency-sponsored water quality monitoring projects, in training and educational programs at the Bitterroot College and in university-related research projects, as well as other independent water quality monitoring projects in the Bitterroot River watershed. Volunteer now to be a RIVER KEEPER! Or volunteer to be a CREEKKEEPER and manage the data collection activities on the creek you love. Or work as a general volunteer on any single site for one day in the summer, for all summer on a single site, or work on several different sites. Volunteer to work on one team or learn to work on any or all of the teams. We need: • Help at the Office - As a general volunteer you may help doing administrative and/or internet related work. • Or you can specialize in any one or all of the separate data collection teams and receive the necessary training: ∞ Join the A-Team! Chlorophyll A and Algae sampling once a month in August and September. Each event takes approximately two days covering a total of seven locations. ∞ Help with Nutrient Sampling! Taking YSI meter readings and grabbing water samples for lab analysis. Twice a month (June) July through September (October). Sampling at each location takes approximately one hour. ∞ Join the Flow Tracker Team! Take flow measurements using a FlowTracker 2 flow meter. Takes 1-1.5 hours at each location. ∞ Help with Photo Documentation! All aspects of the monitoring program require photographic documentation. For more information about: Algae monitoring training - call A-Team leader Sarah Roubik at 961-5212 Nutrient sampling training - call River Mainstem team leaders Kelsey Milner at (406) 360-4850, or Kent Myers at 363-2405 Flow Tracker training - call team leader Michael Hoyt at 360-3803 Photo Documentation training - call team leader Michael Howell at 239-4838 Training sessions are by appointment. All training and actual monitoring sessions have been modified to incorporate protocols that meet the guidelines for COVID-19 protection to ensure the safety of both volunteers and instructors. No more than six volunteers can receive hands on instructions (with gloves) per training session. Sessions will be scheduled by individual appointment. If you have any questions call Michael at 239-4838.