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Eagles in winter Groundbreaking held for medical center Eagles in winter Groundbreaking held for medical center Bitter Root Humane Association Three Mile Community Center open Bitter Root Humane Association Three Mile Community Center open

Bitterroot College UM director resigns celebrates newnew shelter, 50th anniversary celebrates shelter, 50th anniversary speech, occupa-

Victoria Victoria Victoriaby Howell by Victoria Howellshelter. shelter. owell Howell According

speech, occupa$140,000. $140,000. a levy, so this won’t any a levy, this won’t any tional andsohave physical tional andhave physical The park The park additional impact on people’s According additional impact on people’s therapy services – It’s beenby a long time aHowell to Colleen fostered made therapy – the request would services need to be goodboard transfer education to a taxes. the new Bitterroot Valley by Bitterroot College Michael It’s been long time to Colleen boardproperty made property including a taxes. therapy ming, butcoming, the new but Three Schmiedeke, the decision In addition to the loan, the Bitterroot Health including a therapy backed by moreto programming four-year program the UM Community College District. UM staff and faculty. I am the new Three Schmiedeke, theatdecision In addition the loan, the Bitterroot Health leMichael CenterClark, is upCenter whoisserves on to take out project was paid for by the pool – plus imaging d aCommunity groundbreakHowell and cut the ribbon at last week’s detail and more or elsewhere andato provide fora cut Clark said her main concern to the Victoria Director of Mile Community up indebted who serves on thousands of take out project was paid for by the pool –information plus imaging held a groundbreakby Michael Howell and the ribbon at last week’s d running. Located at 4433 the loan toeducation, finish Three Mile Community Senior and lab services. on how Montana law already workforce adult upon departure is the fate of students the Bitterroot College both UM, put park and running. Located at 4433 both the who parkchose Bitterloan to finish Three Mile Community ceremony, said concerning the last Wednesday and lab services. ceremony, said concerning the Senior ing lastlast Wednesday nnyside Cemetery Road, board and the the project. Center (the protects official name) Bishop said Sunnyside Cemetery Road, board and the the project. Center (the official name) property owners education, lifelong learning the Adult Education Services root College UM as a place to in her day on the job this organization’s 50 years of service, “It An open house celebration was its new is medical Bishop said from organization’s 50 years of service, “It An open house celebration was and has served on the North Val- is organizing her own response toShe center on thenew east side community they which raised over $80,000 for its medical Victoria Howell thatsaidwas Volunteers will then bag the food the center is on6,Root the east side Club, community She said they which raised over $80,000 property taxold increases during and community development. that the college has only just learn, connect, and transform Monday, June 2022. This they hope to have d last week at the Bitter started by a bunch of little mplex thatcomplex will be Lone Rock Park. The buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, they hope to have held last week at the Bitter Root was started by a bunch of little old Library challenge, theoutside Stevi Summer Food at aworked central with location times and distribute the that will of Lonewould Rock Park. The build-ley Public center board, Foundation. She rethrough community picnics, of rising property values “While BVCC voters begun to develop the their lives. August havebemarked in 1972 and in it’s still run by astill Association’s (BRHA) new the facility open contains a large meeting they started Farmersladies State sales, bingo nights ltmane just north of ladies 1972 and it’s runopen by a Humane Association’s (BRHA) new the facility Frannie Schmitz saw aaon need and cently organized a “prom dress drive,” Program. She hascollege organized turned a food food oncerummage per week. Frannie said there ing contains large meeting they started Farmers State rummage sales, bingo nights and inflationary worries.” down an operationusual more academic, “As the next chapter of acher 13th year the job. Clark built just north of mal shelter located on Fairgrounds bunch ofand little old ladies.” om, warming kitchen, a working on Bank to keep donations from commuby spring of 2023, animal shelter located on Fairgrounds bunch of little old ladies.” ideda to do something about it. And collecting prom dresses to give away at drive with a list of food items that is still some need for volunteers to vensville at the room, a warming kitchen, a working on Bank to keep andClark donations from commuby spring of 2023, received quite a few al levy request for the new preparatory offerings. She cess to post-secondary learnremembers when started, Stevensville at theshe Kathie Butts, President of the Hamilton. event served ain 2012 te-of-the-art audio visual this their loan nity Other major and that they plan had a in little help from the community, no cost to needed one. said that can be purchased at Super 1, district Burnt help with the members. bagging. Kathie Butts, President of the Road inThe Hamilton. The event served ainanyone state-of-the-art audio visual thisservices 2012in who their loan nity members. Other major words of praise for her years on May 3, 2022,” she believes that ing the Bitterroot she was the only employee at ner of Kootenai and that they plan corner Kootenai uble purpose. It of included aItribbon Board, said, “This organization has tem, and a gorgeous view and incorpopayments contributors were the Three need might just be met. “I’ve beenshe concerned Fork Market, on Amazon. she Pur-wrote, She’s also checking into distridouble purpose. included a ribbon Board, said, “This organization has on continuing system, and a gorgeous view and always incorpopayments contributors were themeetThree of service at ato recent “I do not believe into aorBitterroot Valley unfolds,” wrote, “Iabouttransitioning the school. Since then, things eek Road and on continuing to he Bitterroot to rated 2014. reasonable. Mile Fireway District, the Lone the Lone ting ceremony inStevensville honor of the new in come such acome long since itwould was Creek Road and For many years, children here,” says Frannie. chased items can be droppedthe off majority in the of bution sites. Summer school of theMountains Bitterroot Mountains toour rated reasonable. Mile Fire District, cutting ceremony inahas honor of theencourage new in 2014. such aof long way since itCollege was ing the Bitterroot BVCC voters Community College a bottom-up rather“I’mValley have changed quite bit. expand services. y 93. west. She said the Those payRock Park and the Rapp Famexpand services. started about 50choice. years ago. I years feel a ago. including tours of thewhere wholeof theinwhole dility, a summer food program, the school a lot.” She knows that District marked theavenue front of the stores. be one obvious The StevensHwy 93. the west. She said the Those payRock Park and the Rapp Advisory Council from faculty refuted the new district nor is stillbins theat best than a top-down approach. “My time spent launching started about 50 I feel aFamfacility, including tours “We’re bringing the The building isarray now home total cost is total ments come ilycome Foundation. Bishop, Bit“We’re bringing the ilding, and an of food and huge sense of responsibility to honor sJohn could go and get breakfast and/ there are about 40-45 children in K-5 “This is better than nothing,” says ville Senior Center, where the free The building is now home cost is ments ily Foundation. John Bishop, Bitmembers and from the chair for higher education in Ravalli refuted ever supporting the I encourage UM and state Bitterroot College UM and building, and an array of food and huge sense of responsibility to honor carebefore to theus patients, ”the there the senior center and the approximateout of park Schmiedeke said there root Health CEO, unch. Fordeveloping a long time it was held at being served by the Kids Backpack Frannie. “I’ve tried to pick out better Soul Suppers are handed out every those who have come and nk in honor of the organization’s care to patients, to the senior center and the approximateout of park Schmiedeke said of the advisory council, Candy new district via a local levy. County. higher education leadership to the college into an terroot those who have come before us and ” drink inHealth honorCEO, of the ly organization’s eekend Backpack $500,000. taxes that are were many volunteers who he said. St. Mary’s FamilyProgram Center, and last Program, a the program where backpacks “Afoods, with some nutrition, and less Wednesday, isare a as possible site. The Weekend Backpack Program ly $500,000. taxes that were many volunteers who make it as good it can be as we setbe as birthday. dth that Marcus Lubansky. Missoula College I believe voters would welcommunity college is include Bitterroot Valley organization valued by stuhe said. make as good as it can we set 50ththat birthday. said Marcus serves Lone Rock School. When already being helped onitis the project, and rt it was at the Methodist Church. full Community of food are sent home on the weeksugar.” The bags will containcome 3 breakMethodist Church another. said Lois Hedgethat serves Lone Rock School. When already being helped onShe the project, and The private non-profi t organization the course for the next 50 years.” Dean Tom Gallagher was another opportunity to the best way to achieve the College (BVCC) dents has brought me a great ly Hospital had Lois Hedge-also The private non-profi t organization the course for the next 50 years.” ethis surrounding park conSchmiedeke assessed, TMCSC received reduced Daly Hospital had Frannie noticed there endstrustees with children who are experiencitems, 3 lunch/dinner 3 on ashe’s also checking into businesses The surrounding park conSchmiedeke assessed, TMCSC received reduced in attendance and praised weigh-in different levy McCormack kind fast of legitimacy, resources items, as partners.” sense of purpose,” said Clark chair of the McCormack saidpeth, that thesaid s fisoccer rstyear organized in 1972. In 1984, and at really Schmiedeke prices from contractors. The peth, chair of the that the was fibaseball rst organized in“got 1972. In 1984, sns no program all. ing food insecurity. She knows that the fruits, 6 snacks and 3 drinks. Some that might be appropriate for this. tains soccer and baseball “got really Schmiedeke prices from contractors. The Clark for her outstanding request. Such a request would and authority that’s needed,” Clouding that new landin her letter of resignation. “I Three Mile Community Senior Center board members, l to r, Colorganization conducted a successful untess Margarite Bessenyey, the hospital board, ds, tennis and volleyball involved,” the is proud that general contractor donated laThree Mile Community Senior Center board members, l to r, Colorganization conducted a successful Countess Margarite Bessenyey, the hospital board, Frannie is someone who might be middle schoolers have access to a food of the foods listed, for example, are She said one of the most difficult fields, tennis and volleyball involved,” the is proud that general contractor donated larequire a durational limit and said Clark. She said a good scape, of course, is the recent am indebted to the culture of leen Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando and Wendy Audiss in front of the fundraising fundraising campaign to fund the new anddaughter ofpath, Marcus Daly, gave said this project urts, walking a playgroup had they didn’t leen Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando Nutri-Grain and Wendy Audiss in front of the campaign to fund the new granddaughter ofcompassion Marcus Daly, gave See COLLEGE, page 4 ed ana advocate for Stevensville’s closet that is community stocked with food at that islocal muffins, bars, mac and parts of this is trying toCENTER, make sure this said this project courts, a walking path, a playgroup had they didn’t a fixed dollar amount. Too, college can provide a failure of the levy to support commitment and See page 3 new center Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. constructionconstruction but then Covid-19 BRHA on Fairgrounds Road ound andland a covered picnic raised about have to run See CENTER, page 3 has the been four years new community center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. cheese Howell. but then the Covid-19 the BRHA land on about Fairgrounds ng people. She’s passionate freeRoad for the taking. cheese bowls, Vienna sausages, food gets to the people who really need ground and a covered picnicBitterroot raised about have to run Chamber of Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound as Bitbeen four years Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound as Bit- hit and constructionhas h a 99-year lease. Six years later, pandemic costs with a 99-year lease. later, hit and in the works, but cation and attends nearly everySix years ButHumane what doAssociation these families doMember in sandwich crackers, popcorn, 100% it. She said, pandemic regarding free foodconstruction ter Root Board Sue McCormack prepares to cut the ribbon in the works, costs but ter Root Humane Association Board Member Sue McCormack prepares to cut the ribbon skyrocketed.skyrocketed. As a result, the 1990, thein Bessenyey estate deeded ool board meeting. She’s served as the summer when school is new out and juice boxes. No cookies or candy, and As agroup result, the group 1990, the Bessenyey estate deeded there were some John Bishop, pictured fifth from left, leads a gathering of people involved in the celebrating the opening of the animal shelter in Hamilton. Photo by Michael Howell. there were some John Bishop, pictured fifth from left, leads a gathering of people involved in the celebrating the opening of the new animal shelter in Hamilton. Photo by Michael Howell. had to take out a mortgage to fi nish land to the organization where See FOOD, page sident of the land Stevensville Booster there is no formal program? Frannie all easy to had to take out a mortgage to finish to the organization where delays due to the 2due Bitterroot building project inprepare. aproject ceremonial groundbreaking. The facility on the property that hadHealth housed theHealth Sue McCormack, who serves on delays to the current shelter is located. The Bitterroot building in a ceremonial groundbreaking. The facility on the property that had housed the Sue McCormack, who serves on the current shelter is located. The See SHELTER, page 2 pandemic. She said shelter sinceshelter 1984. the organization’s board of directors will be built on land located at the corner of Kootenai Creek Road and Hwy 93 See SHELTER, page w building replaces an old building pandemic. She said2 since 1984. theat organization’s of directors will be built on land located the corner ofboard Kootenai Creek Road and Hwy 93 new building replaces an old building their vision is that just north ofjust thenorth Stevensville Junction. by Nathanby Boddy cumstances, having She adds that the their vision that of the Stevensville Junction. Nathan Boddy cumstances, having She adds thatisthe the Stevensville encounteredencountered people most important the Stevensville people most important Christine Staub, a driving falling “quality, victim to mail way to combat such facility willway be more Darby,toVictor and Corvallis, asCorvallis, well as as well as been providing Christine Staub, a driving falling victim mail to combat facility will besuch more Darby, Victor and been providing “quality, force at the Boxxe Shoppe at fraud in the past. abuse is for people of a “medicalofcenter” rather than just a force at the Boxxe Shoppe at fraud inHamilton. the past. Hamilton. abuse is for people accessible, personalized a “medical center” rather than just a accessible, personalized 901 S. 1st Street, As a certified to ask questions 901 S.was 1st recently Street, was recently Asshipa certified shipto ask questions clinic. She also said thatalso Marcus Daly The new 12-acre campus willcampus will health care” for 90 years. clinic. She said that Marcus Daly The new 12-acre presented with a Certificate of ping depot for FedEx, and start the conhealth fordepot 90 years. Murphy. SheMurphy. led the presented with a Certificate of care” ping for FedEx, and start the conShe led the Hospital, which is a critical access provide primary, care, urgent care and In recent the years, they AppreciationAppreciation by Mayor DomiBoxxe Shoppe versation with those Hospital, which is a critical access commissioners through In recent the years, theyShoppe provide primary, care, urgent care and by Mayor DomiBoxxe versation with those commissioners through hospital, was recently rated #4 in the services. Two physicians have nic Farrenkopf and Hamilton istaking legallysteps justified tospecialty you was know and love. have been to a lengthy fund by fund hospital, recently rated #4byinlove. the specialty services. Two physicians have Victoriaby Howell me like a ton of nic Farrenkopf and Hamilton is legally justified to you know and have been taking steps to a lengthy fund fund Victoria Howell me like a ton of a nurse Police Chiefby Stephen Snavely. open a package which Staub doesn’t nation for quality by the national rataccounting that, to sum already been hired, along with invest in all the commuScott Sacry areas.byIt’s Police Chief Stephen Snavely. open package which Staub doesn’t foring quality the national ratbricks.” that, to sum already been hired, along with a nurse nationknow invest in all theacommubricks.” In been his presentation tointhe City bears its shipping theaccounting details itof up, shows the county, ing agency, out 351 similar facilities. practitioner, and two more doctors good for the In his presentation to the City bears its shipping know the details Numerous Bald Eagles have congregating the Burnt Fork area lately to feed on carcasses. Photos nities of the Bitterroot, When it comes Overstreet was it up, shows the county, ing agency, out of 351 similar facilities. practitioner, and two more doctors Numerous Bald Eagleson have been15th, congregating inlabel. the Burnt area lately to feed onOverstreet carcasses. was Photos nities of Fork the Bitterroot, When it comes Council March Chief After following of what potential overall, doing very well Council March 15th, Chief After following of what potential DillononKouf of environment by Michael Howell. Victoria Howell aresent being recruited. There willby also be willby overall, doing very well hethe said, with clinics inlabel. Covid, Greg home from by Michael Victoria Howell are being recruited. There also be Snavely saidDouble that he wants protocol, and doing victims are told, but he said, with clinics in to Covid, Greg Howell. sent home from on its tax collections and Snavely said that he wants the protocol, and doing victims are told, but K Ranch in because we on its tax collections and The Bitterroot Naerstreet has a the hospital with Hamilton Police Department so in the presence of she knows that they The Bitterroot Overstreet has a Nathe hospital with showing revenues over Hamilton Police Department so in the presence of she knows that they Darby has a plan. aren’t overtaxshowing revenues over nal Forest (BNF) will The Cowboy Ball at the Ravalli County ssage formessage you: Forest oxygen tank. to “become more vocal about witness, Staub was an are, “often coached tional (BNF) will The Cowboy50% Ball ating thethe Ravalli Countycoached of projections in for you: to “become more a witness, Staub was an oxygen tank.Fairgrounds will are, “often His plan is one of vocala about land, 50% ofshipprojections in st afool public meeting be held will February 12th. This is n’t around! He was home for the good things that happen able to uncover the to say they are host a public meeting most departments while by Nathan Boddy Fairgrounds be held February 12th. is don’t fool around! He was home for the good things that happen able to uncover the to say they This are shipethical sustainabilit’s good for Stevensville Western Heritage most departments while sOverstreet, Wednesday, March the tenth annual event and the way it’s shaping within the community.” Sharunfortunate contents ping legal papers or two or three days. thisOverstreet, Wednesday, March by Michael Howell expenses have only the tenth annual event and the way it’s shaping within community.” Sharunfortunate contents two or three days. ping legal ity and the stewardby Michael Howell the livestock ys, the first Bitterrooting his department’s havepapers only or th from 630th tomajor 8 p.m. experiof the package: nearly paperwork.” Other up, it’s goingup, to it’s be an event worthy oftoexpenses a23% jubilee from 6 towomen 8 p.m. heave ship. attorney an in Two During that During time, that time, of oftoa23% young ing his experiof the package: nearly paperwork.” Other going toamounted be anbecause event worthy jubilee It department’s is one of they attorney in amounted ival ofinformation the season, is scheduled share ence with Ms. Staub was one $16,000 in cash, commondue tactics for tacticsoffor and former council member, the public atthe thepublic next meeting toHowell share information Halfway through celebration. projections in large vate practice in his oxygen level their raft onto the slide at the Victoria ence with Ms. Staub was one $16,000 in cash, common and former council member, at the next meeting Halfway through transparency and don’t have celebration. projections due in large June 24th and 25th in Howell downtown private practice insuch opportunity. his oxygen level arding the developby Victoria which thethe customer scammers include budget year, the regarding the developpart to job vacancies Rod Freeman is the chair of this year’s Fish Creek put-in on the Lochappears to beappears continuing when council considers vensville, was went downconsiders to 51, down to the such opportunity. which the customer scammers include the budget year, the tradition. Hetoenthe stress ofjobyear’s part to vacancies Rod Freeman isclaiming the chair of this vensville. The festival is set to be nt of a draft forest be continuing when the council Stevensville, was went 51, In early March, a customwas unwittingly sendto repcounty’s performance ment of aOne draft forest have yet to be filled. sa River. of them waives event. Freeman is also thethat chair of the Rodeo gnosed with from a normal of In early March, a customwas unwittingly sendclaiming to rephis efforts to teach the new the appointment of two addicounty’s performance visions a direct to all the travel, that have yet to be filled. usual fun weekend for the whole mbing Management event. Freeman is also the chair of the Rodeo At the second regular diagnosed with a normalisoflooking pretty good, his efforts to teach ing the to new thein appointment offrom two addier came to the Boxxe a scammer resent the IRS or inthe IRS Climbing Management One bigthe savings was Atthere the second regular exuberantly toaafew man she spots Committee,isCommittee, and the vice chair of Fair Board, er came toShoppe the Boxxe Shoppe ing tomembers. a scammer in resent or in on cancer in 99. “I jokingly say looking pretty good, customer model of it’s good for One big savings was mily, although are n (CMP). The virtual council and mayor how local tional council and the vice chair of the Fair Board, colon cancer in 99. “I jokinglyaccording say eting of the two-member intending tointending send a package Chicago, Security toaccording Ravalli Plan (CMP). The virtual council and mayor how localIllinois. tional council members. the Social budgeted funds forSecurity below on the river’s edge, callmeeting of the two-member to send a package Chicago, Illinois. Social which he’s been on for 12 years. A real estate to Ravalli meat consumption the consumer bruary of 2021. that 51 is brain the budgeted funds Christine Staub of the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo by Nanges year. etingthis willFebruary be held will on government should run. should He job,” do saidour job, which he’s been forNa12 years. Ainreal estate for of 2021. that 51 is brain viaisn’t FedEx. Administration. Staub of the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo by County CFO Klarryse meeting bethat held on theon county’s share vensville Town Council, on ing outfor a name his.onwhere run. “We’ll He do our “We’ll ” Christine said via government FedEx. Administration. County CFO in Klarryse agent for 18 years here the Bitterroot, and also share livestock are because you’re the county’s Stevensville Town Council, went through damage material.” om. See below Bed races have been added as the than Boddy. agent for 18 years Sometimes here in the they Bitterroot, andin also The customer a frequent commenter Gibson He went through damage material.” Zoom. See below forwas than Boddy. “Sorry!” She laughs when uary 27, town clerk Jenelle Thewas customer Sometimes they a frequent commenter Gibson But COVID-19 bred, born, raised, getting a high in the Army for 21 years, his organizational and tructions and a link competitive event for this year. emotherapy and January 27, town clerk Jenelle See COUNTY, page 10 seemed conwill tell their in the Army for 21 years, his organizational and instructions and a link chemotherapy and But COVID-19 at“Icouncil meetings during Joan Mell, anJoan attorney See COUNTY, realizing her mistake. seemed conwill telltotheirpage 10 familiar withfamiliar the profile the thoud the council and slaughtered, and quality prodoin thetold meeting. Five at council meetings during Mell, attorney e-person teams will race tofused theFive fundraising skills, and have been put ate August he was was noan joke. “It no joke. withofthe profile ofdiscipline, the Berthoud told the council and and unOver the victims thatand a loved one has to join the meeting. fundraising skills, discipline, haveone been put to in late August he was was “It thought you were our friend!” fused and unOver the victims that a loved has the last administration. In from Hamilton, was recpotential victims, but wishes processed all in uct, and it’s milar public meetings line with one team member dience that she was having good use as good chair oflanded the Cowboy Ball committee. the last administration. In from Hamilton, was recpotential victims, butuse wishes dshthat the cancer got so bad I got felt familiar withfamiliar course of her in jail, or that a prize similar public meetings audience that she was having as chair of the Cowboy Ball committee. “I am your friend,” he calls told that the cancer so bad I felt with coursethat of her landed in jail, or that a prize others within the commuonepublic place. The told Crews good for our public comment, Crews ognized stepping in were held inwere the bed! The public willheld have that others within the commuFreeman said the committee hopes raise uble streaming the meetthe process, decade with has been but a to fee needs drtual) been eradicated. like Istepping couldn’t comment, told for ognized for in (virtual) inahis Freeman saidwon, the committee hopes back over the rim of beer. meat trouble streaming the meetthethat process, decade with has been won, but a to feeraise needs had been eradicated. like Iwould couldn’t nity help her look out is then disregion because 21. nce to bet on the team they think the council those makto handle the prosecution nity$50,000 would help her look out this year, forthis the expansion ofexpansion the rodeo and Staub andthe the Boxxe to be paid for release offor the 2021. Overstreet had breathe, like I their safety. sInonaddition the internet. She said council that those makto handle the prosecution Then he adds with a smile, $50,000 year, for the of the rodeo Staub the Boxxe to be paid release of the for At least one Overstreet had breathe, like I ings on the internet. She said andshould sold we are creatto the win (and perhaps even to thebecame one forbucking their safety. At least one just sus-tributed Shoppe, Staub funds. The getting scammers will ing public comment caseload of Town Attorney Ineverybody’s addition the chutes. “They’re old,” he said. gery on YouTube October was being water “I’m friend.” former chanbecame susShoppe, Staub funds. 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Howthe visitors who take advaner’s $60,000 in or front door when it arrives. started 11 years ago but couldn’t be held last year to the bank as well as to the on cancer journey. like,” recalls ek’s meeting will coves,” says Kouf, “in by Jim and er,should contact Jean at 239session. “It’ssession. public comment. ” did the work at no tono charge started 11the years ago but direct couldn’t held last year bank as well as to colon cancer journey. like,” recalls the particular cash, all of at “They always thebe direct week’s meeting will covmembers ofof the public “It’s ” did thecharge work to to the tage its brief, tumulthe western particular cash, all of Shoppe. “TheyKouf. always the Boxxe dueShoppe. to the pandemic –pandemic has been upgraded this ever, members ofbut the public e4.day after that Overstreet. “This the following agenda the U.S.public comment. Lynn Boxxe due to the – has been upgraded this details of the which was victim to send it, ‘no signature The mayor had said previousthe town. “I just wanted to The day after that Overstreet. “This er the following agenda o had tried to access the tuous, runoff season come details of the which was victim to send it, ‘no signature The mayor had said previousthe town. “I just wanted to “It’s common sense to me,” year. ics: he are raised in Jim’s son gery, was isfrauduwhen I realized who tried to access the hecattle There will alsohad be he a “Bucket “It’s common senserequired,’” to me,” transaction. being she adds. year. topics: surgery, was is when I realized ly that would be answering publicly thank Joan for helpThe Town of Stevensville recognized attorney Joan Mell, transaction. being fraudurequired,’” adds. from all itover the country. Andone she outpointing that redfiout ebook page said was not lyplace, that he would be answering publicly thank Joan for says, help-pointing • Review overall “This is rst that year we’ve done ashe fully Thesays, Town ofthe Stevensville recognized attorney Joan aMell, shipped Dillon Kouf gnosed with I was not gade” contest law enforceshe red Facebook page said itquestions was not UnfortunateUnfortunatelentlythat deBank Secrecy Act •pitting Review overall “This isThe the firstever year we’ve ever done diagnosed with that Iabound wasfor not lently deThe Bank Secrecy Actfully from the public. ing me and helping the town, ” while the water in the Lochsa flags when seniors are center, filling in while town attorney Greg Overstreet ectives and desired to massive feedlots and his wife essible. Berthoud asked catered dinner,” said Freeman. The University nt againstaccessible. firefighters. Look for questions from the public. ing me and helping the town, ” flags abound when seniors are VID-19. taking Covid ly, it was not manded from of 1970 requires banks to center, for filling in while town attorney Greg Overstreet objectives and desired Berthoud asked catered dinner,” said Freeman. The University COVID-19. taking Covid ly, it was not manded from of 1970 requires banks to may be frigid in late May, the being scammed. “If a person Crews also thatalso they said Overstreet. tcomes ofoutcomes the public the said Midwest, Tesalynn are me pretty wet contestants during ofPictured Montana Catering Service will provide the being scammed. “If a person had Covid-19. with Mell are, l to Overstreet, patience as she worked “I was obviously seriously enough. Staub’s firstin senior citizen keep track ofr, withdrawals of Crews said that they said Overstreet. ofas the public of Montana Catering Service will provide theof had Covid-19. Pictured with Mell are, l to r, Overstreet, for patience she worked “I was obviously seriously enough. Staub’s first senior citizen keep track of withdrawals spirits are warm and open as is 80 years old, and all of a nversations then shipped also owners. should be prepared forto some for some tyone! is 80 years Desserts old, and all ofprovided a dinner. are by 4H members. time having members ofmembers $10,000 or more in order conversations weakened,” said of adventure ough thehundreds issues. Mayor Steve Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and should be prepared dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. time having of $10,000 or more in order seekers sudden they’re coming into the very weakened,” said through the issues. The Boxxe Shoppe’s new location Mayor Steve Gibson, council members Cindy Brown and • Provide an update slaughter houses In 2019, they Kids can “It signhit up forGreg a an Kids’ sudden they’re coming into the encountered commuThe Boxxe new location See STEVI, page “interesting comments” from • Provide update Overstreet talks about his recent brush withShoppe’s death due tothe erstreet. Jim Crews, former mayor encountered the2commuSee STEVI, page 2 “interesting comments” from bank to withdraw $15,000, it queue up to send themselves Greg Overstreet talks about his recent brush with death due to Stacie Barker. Photo by Victoria Howell. Overstreet. “It hit at 901 S. 1st Street in Hamilton. See COWBOY BALL page 4 See SURVIVING, page 5 Jim Crews, former mayor in Colorado where opened Fifth uck Wagon Cook-offCovid. in which bank to5withdraw $15,000, itSee SCAMMERS, Stacie Barker. Photo by Victoria Howell. by Michael Howell such cirnity. Staub isnity.See at 901 S. 1st Street in Hamilton. See COWBOY page 4 SURVIVING, page Photo by Victoria Howell. page 2 BALLpage by Michael Howell such cirStaub ismy ‘spidy’ makes sense tingle.” Photo by Victoria Howell. See SCAMMERS, 2 See page 2 menupageCovid. Photo Nathan Boddy. the meat isbyproSeason, a busiy have toPLAN, cookSee specific makes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” See PLAN, 2 Photo by Nathan Boddy. LOCHSA, page 15 A private boat fails to clear the big wave on Lochsa Falls. Photo by Nathan Boddy. cessed, and finally ness produc- apms using the old-fashioned chuck Last week the Ravalli County Commissioners Last week the Ravalli County Commissioners apshipped to stores ing proved adoption of adoption a memorandum of old-style understandproved of a memorandum of understandSee Heritage Days, page 2 all over the councharcuterie ing with theing Ravalli County DUI Task Force with the Ravalli County DUI and Task Force and This1987 is a lot of such as Protection Agency. The letter the commissioners stated Nationaltry. Forest Forest aspen and whitebark MAPS Media Institute to produce ameats designed MichaelbyHowell Agency. letter the commissioners stated National Forest 1987 Forest aspen andpine; whitebark pine; MAPS Media InstituteProtection tovideo produce a video The designed Michael HowellPlan. wasted resources pork sopprestoCounty help parents keep tabs on their children’s behavthat “Ravalli objects contains recommendations manage timber to provide to help parents keep tabs on their children’s behavthat “Ravalli County objects contains recommendations manage timber to provide Plan. and consumptive sata, pork ior. Dillon Kouf,products owener of Double K Ranch,toisunmitigated Darby, with someof ior. the cured-inconcerning the Draft SEIS for forest and jobs; and impacts to many A new record of decision The deadlineThe closed on concerning the SEIS for forest products and jobs; and to unmitigated impacts to A new record of decision yVictoria Victoria Howell if it would be possible energy.” chorizo, breThe DUI Task Force approved creation of Draft deadlineHowell closed onissued year, the facility took inthe just under Howell house meat products hestatus produces from his own beef. Photo by Scott Sacry. by Victoria if iton would beout possible The DUI Task Force approved the creation of the Gold Butterfly. Concerncounty owned/maintained was December 17, retain old growth in all by Victoria Howell what killed them. Mari was able the models that she makes from clay help pay for college, and worked for year, the facility took in just under by Victoria Howell to put envelopes on uary 18, for filing objecVictoria Howell his property which would in effect with the highway, which is a state addressed when the private land was “Now imagine saola, pepperthe Gold Butterfly. Concerncounty owned/maintained was issued on December 17, retain old growth status in all a Mischief Room last May and commissioners The Stevensville mayor’s reduced to put envelopes onthat experience January 18, forHowell filing objecand spent every penny. by Victoria his property which would in effect withroads the highway, which is$240,000 aastate addressed when the private land was Mischief Room last May and commissioners in an open pasture. They end their to put and others which become her well-known bronzthe Dept. of Film & TV as art director. $240,000 and spent every penny. from heavy equipment ing the scope of the analysis treatment units. According to 2021 accompanied by a Draft alllast the doorsall then Dominic Farrenshut off access tothen Stevensville River treatment highway, because nowbecause you’re going to on sold toto a new owner and Fish, Wildlife aand scenario,” Kouf continues, “where one, and lamb sucuk, to name a few. signed off it. The project involved the creation of ns towas thelisted Draft Supplemenroads from heavy equipment ing the scope of the analysis units. According to 2021 accompanied by a Draft ary incorrectly in the doors and Dominic Farrenshut off access to Stevensville River highway, now you’re going sold to a new owner and Fish, Wildlife signed off on it. The project involved the creation Jasmin Shinn, founder and There are no paid employees; it’s an alltions to the Draft Supplemenlife at the same location, and are Artists Mari Bolen and Michele that to good useland when sculpting es. She also illustrated textbooks They up inold the Bitterroot Jasmin Shinn, founder and There are noended paid employees; it’s an all-of opf, activities director put valentine cards Thestory Stevensville Town CounPark, ain 20-acre park on the east bank have two accesses for trucks pulling andtoParks got involved. The once-pritheitems letter quotes the Bitterasame Forest Service press release and logging trucks, mostly, SEIS that provides a like site-spelivestock are born the “Some curing shops use the same aand set oftrucks easily accessible that had secret hiding Environmental Statement ek’s onkopf, the Stevensville activities director put valentine cards in The Stevensville Town CounPark, aon 20-acre park on the east bank have two accesses forlogging pulling and Parks got involved. The once-prithe letter quotes the Bittera Forest Service press release trucks, mostly, SEIS that provides a site-spea set of easily accessible items that had secret hiding volunteer organization. But Shinn said ecutive director of 1 Horse processed at the same site and an on“Miki” Kapor have been partners for where they decided to be full-time tal Environmental Statement t Sapphire Lutheran them. Farrenkopf volunteer organization. ButtoShinn said executive director of cific 1 Horse was split cil onat whether to accept just toreally the north of the private piece ofthe boats, and just come out of come the vate piece now belongs toForest-wide the state where they then live and grow a private world techniques we do,” said Kouf, compartments where someone could stash some root Forest Plan’s but not limited to, the impacts plan amendment about 90% of proposed Sapphire them. Farrenkopf really wn Council. The mayor’s salawas split onLutheran whether toforest accept just to the north ofin the piece oftheyou’ve boats, and you’ve just out ofabout the vate piece now belongs thesome state compartments where someone could stash some raft SEIS) for the Gold site butcher processes the meat for root Forest Plan’s Forest-wide but not limited to, the impacts cific forest plan amendment about 90% of proposed A Time Draft Horse Rescue it costs $200 per month to feed 47 years. In 1993 they put on the first artists. Miki said that it took real Homes in (Draft Hamilton, isHamilton, liked the idea. Hethe asked SEIS) for the Gold mallreduced piece park land near property. Crews the county Stevi Wyean atStevi 45 miles per hour - there is aflask developed access site. sustainable environment, they have drugs or hide aand of whiskey. The aim wasThe A Time Horse it costs about $200 per month toaim feed Homes inDraft isRescue liked idea. Hecontacted askedCrews was from $24,000 tothe to Willow Creek Road. Due to Management Wildlife Retreatment areas are within defining old-growth stanaAtof small piece of park land near the property. contacted the county Wye at 45 miles per hour -small there isto afishing developed fishing access site. drugs or hide aand small flask of whiskey. was consumption and then that product is terfly Project, a Bitterroot show of the Montana Professional effort get established. They would these “gentle giants.” Then there are ility in Corvallis, got a nice to Willow Creek Road. Due to Management Wildlife Retreatment areas are within an defining old-growth stansking the community students at schools vensvilleButterfly bridge, an item that was andwas negotiated the donation of donation the are going to are be accidents there.” “But ISee think it’s [the piece on the DOUBLE K, it’s page 3 to providethere.” parents a learning opportunity to see the plenty ofat space are grassthe fed Project, a Bitterroot these “gentle giants.” Then there are facility in Corvallis, got a nice asking the community students schools 0,000. Stevensville bridge, an item that andand negotiated of the going to be accidents “But I training, think [the piece to provide parents a learning opportunity toon seethe the source Objective toland “Maintain area for insect resource and financial limitadards. Some objections toobjections the consumed by people inand the surroundArtists Association, featuring Jerry their portfolios to new homes in ost lastForest week when she was veterinary bills, therapy, and o send his residents athat and daycares to make tional project nsidered at the March 24th council land on the west, securing potential Mayorand Steve Gibson said he didn’t west] still a take viable piece of for the source Objective to “Maintain area designated for insect resource and financial limitadards. Some to designated the various ways in which any young person can hide boost lastForest week when she was veterinary bills, therapy, training, and to send his residents a and daycares to make National project that considered at the March 24th council land on the west, securing potential Mayor Steve Gibson said he didn’t west] still a viable piece of land for the various ways in which any young person can hide Last year the envelopes. Johnson, JR Eason, Mari and Miki. the valley to show the newcomers their sufficient old-growth habitat tions, Ravalli County would new decision were received disease treatment because of ttle love this Valenspecial envelopes and esented with a check for $7500 other associated costs to rehabilitate Last year the envelopes. eting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome of see what use the land is to the town. “I city to have, whether or not you put their substance use from casual inspections. ludes nearly 13,000 acres sufficient old-growth habitat tions, Ravalli County would new decision were received disease treatment because of little love this Valenspecial envelopes and presented with a check for $7500 other associated costs to rehabilitate meeting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome of see what use the land is to the town. “I city to have, whether or not you put their substance use from casual inspections. includes nearly 13,000 acres were so full were they The project The is now “We decided at the time that we art. That strategy actually worked. One ne’s decorate them for each lopes so fulltothey project isonly nowsee ert toDay. therevert county. The 1.52-acre the access dispute. liability,” said Gibson. into developing it,” said Motbe able accommodate on suitable timberland to by January 18them deadline dense pockets oflopes dead andaof dythese horses. When they’re fiof nally ready m representatives of JCCS, anThe Glenda Wiles, Director ofhorses. the DUI Task Force, commercial andrepresentatives non-comtine’s Day. decorate for each to the county. 1.52-acre the access dispute. only see adyliability,” said Gibson. money into developing it,” said Motnot be able tomoney accommodate onWhen suitable timberland to the January 18popular, deadline dense pockets deadnot and these they’re finally ready from of the JCCS, anby Glenda Wiles, Director the DUI Task Force, had to be emptied more really and of commercial and non-comshould call it a ‘professional’ show,” woman ended up purchasing one of About four years resident. Then people had to be emptied more really popular, and ce, whichfi is tomostly the Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he looked up the ley. “There are many carssoout there, said what she tells parents is,so “If you don’t look, SHE IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ounting rmlocated with aadjacent branch for adoption, most can bemost driven or support viable populations ing trees. They claim the area the area necessary maintenance having to Then dohaving with the About four years resident. people piece, which is located adjacent to the Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he looked up the ley. “There are many cars out there, said what she tells parents is, “If you don’t look, rcial vegetative treatment accounting fi rm with a branch for adoption, can be driven or than once. growing every year. support viable populations ing trees. They claim the the necessary maintenance mostly to do with the says Mari, “to distinguish ourselves every bronze Mari created from then go, a resident came could drop off valenmercial vegetative treatment than once. growing every year. terroot River on the northwest side said she had a real problem with old minutes and found that the land I think it can be used for parking. But then you don’t see. If you don’t see, then you don’t ridden, and some just “pasture ated in Hamilton. Part ofon thethe ago, a in resident came could drop offsaid valenRAVALLI ATTORNEY of old-growth dependent during the nor the logging of old growth, potenimpacted byimpacted mountain Bitterroot River northwest side she had is apotenreal problem with old minutes andproject, foundCOUNTY that the land I see. think it can be used for parking. But then you don’t Ifbecome you don’t see, then you don’t ridden, and some just become “pasture located Hamilton. Part ofthe the hin a 55,000 acre ofto from everyone else.” on until she died. of old-growth dependent during thepets.” project, nor the logging ofland. old growth, is bypine mountain pine oection Farrenkopf to see tines to fill envehe bridge, was offered the Town this piece of “It’sof where two was donated onpage the condition that looking long term, if you have propSee VALENTINES, 10 onpage a area 55,000 acre area of forwithin awarding that gift See DUI, page 10 to Farrenkopf to see tines to fill the enveof the bridge, was offered to the Town this piece land. “It’s where two was donated the condition that looking long term, if you have propSee VALENTINES, 10 rehabilitation of the road erty after species. ” side The letter that tial to converge, wildlife and tobankbeetle, Douglas-fir bark beetle, selection for awarding gift pets.” See DUI, page Apparently thatuse was aaimpacts good move. “If you toThe be an artist,” said 10 est inby theRavalli Sapphire Moun2017 County for asthat roads is incrediit Douglas-fir would be maintained and utilized onroad the ofwant thenotes then rehabilitation of the after species. ”river, letter tial tothe wildlife and bark beetle, forest in the Sapphire Mouns online voting and according 1 Horse At A1west Time was established in 2017 by Ravalli County forCreek use asRoad. aimpacts roads converge, theto bankbeetle, is incrediit would be maintained and Ravalli utilized erty on the west side of thenotes river,that then was online voting and according Horse At A Time was established the Draft SEIS limits the scope dwarf mistletoe and western the project is complete. Willow The MPAA Show & Sale is still going Mari, “you have to be a self starter and SHE IS HE IS ential river access site. bly steep… I think there are liability for recreational purposes within five you have access to potentially consolns eastbranch of tains Corvallis. the DrafttoSEIS limits the scope dwarf mistletoe and western the project isShinn complete. Ravalli Willow Creek Road.I think there are potential river access site. bly steep… liability for recreational purposes within five you have access potentially consolby in 2018. She’s originally from JCCS manager, Andrea east of Corvallis. strong. The 17th annual show will you have to work hard. You need not by Shinn in 2018. She’s originally from to JCCS branch manager, Andrea of its environmental consespruce budworm damage. County objects to shifting Bitterroot National Forest During the tenure of former issues… It is the fastest part of the years. idate highway property into the Town From Montana From California The original proposal of its environmental consespruce budwormyears. damage. County objects to shifting Bitterroot National Forest During thewas of the former issues… It is the fastest part of the idate highway property into the Town mmerman, 1 The Horse At A1tenure Time Germany where sheIthe grew up around original proposal was take place June 10-12 at Bitterroot only creativity, but up the ability to Simmerman, Horse At A Time where she grew around yor Jim Crews, the owner ofthe land channel and thethe deepest partAlthough of the- Restored Vickie Motley, park board memof Stevensville. think It’s something Successful Business Owner MT Properties Not Successful in Private Business -Germany Bankrupt financial burden of the project quences analysis to vegetation, officials have stated that in general mayor Jim Crews, owner of land channel and the deepest part of the Vickie Motley, park board memof Stevensville. I think It’s something hdrawn in August of 2020 financial burden of the project quences analysis to vegetation, officials have stated that the Although in general horses. She’s always been a horse fan, she one of the top four vote River Inn in Hamilton. negotiate and be a salesperson. You’re withdrawn in August of 2020 river on the northeast side hadvote side you were to develop ber, that nothing had beentodone horses. She’swoodpecker always been a horse fan, was one of the top four RDO Equipment Co. Lawyer in that Good Standing - said MT and WA Not Eligible Practice Law -done CA the pileated and project ischannel. designed improve agreement with the proposed to Ravalli County and County believe at the river on the northeast had Ifto If you were to develop that ber, said that nothing had been RDO Equipment Co. er Friends of the Bitterroot ters. she isand especially passionate the woodpecker and isIchannel. designed improve agreement with proposed to Ravalli believe Mari and Miki grew up living on thepileated edgeabout the whole You empted to shut off river access on forinproject fishing, would alsoto see a problem because thethe access problem had been but See STEVI, page 16 time. after Friends of theboth Bitterroot getters. but she is especially passionate about Zero Malpractice Liabilities $305,370.00 Personal Malpractice Liabilities attempted to shut off river access on for fishing, I would also see a problem because the access problem had been See STEVI, page 16 8571 Running W. Road pine marten. project, the Ravalli County it is contrary to current law forest resilience to natural check followed in the wake draft horses. She and her husband, a Montana. Miki, a painter, earned her never know when your next sale is dThat Alliance for the Wild 8571 Running W. Road pine marten. project, the Ravalli County it is contrary to current law forest resilience to natural checkfor followed in the wake draft horses. She and her husband, a andThat Alliance the Wild Notable 9th Circuit and District Court Wins No Notable 9th Circuit or District Court Wins and existingand agreements. ”agreements. “We realize these old growth disturbances like fire, insects Commissioners expressed expressed Missoula, MT 59808 from Arizona State Univermilitary retiree, and their two children a $25,000 gift in November ckies filedart claiming the existing ”coming.” “We realize these old growth disturbances like fire,Multiple insects Commissioners Missoula, MT 59808 military retiree, and their two children ofsuit adegree $25,000 gift in November Rockies filed suit claiming theagent State Appellate Court Victories More Key Verdicts Reversed Than Sustained on Appeal sity before becoming a travel Both Mari and Miki are glad that indicator species are listed in and disease; reduce sediconcern over impacts to Forest officials also received m Tractor Supply. relocated to Montana and bought a 20406-549-4171 ncy failedagency to use the best species are listed in and disease; reduceRepeated sedi- Victories concern over impacts Forest officials also received from Tractor Supply. toindicator Montana and bought a 20406-549-4171 for Vulnerable Adults to Zero Prosecutions for Exploitation ofrelocated Vulnerable Adults failed to use the bestworld. and heading to see the the “not knowing” them is mostly a acre farm which Shinn said can That like a lotout of the Forest Plan, but itsupport isfor not county owned andShinn maintained comments from Philip Strobel ment sources ina the Willow ilablesounds science in managing acre farm which Shinn said can support That sounds like a lot of Presenting check for $7500 from JCCS to Jasmin (second from left) of 1 Horse At the Forest Plan, but it is not county owned and maintained comments from Philip Strobel ment sources in the Willow Millions in Successful Outcomes More Losses Than Wins, 366 Victims’ Cases still “Under Review” in managing Mari, ascience sculptor, has degrees from Presenting a check for $7500 from JCCS to Jasmin Shinn (second from left) of about thing of the past. They no longer have 1Branch Horse20 Athorses. RDOequipment.com ney but, available according toaccording Shinn, She currently roads, Willow Creek Director of the NEPAof clear whether there arecurrently other Creek watershed; improve RDOequipment.com money but, to Shinn, 20 horses. She A Draft Horse Rescue were, l to r: especially Levi Clark, Andrea JCCS Branch habitat and didn’t comroads, Willow Creek Director NEPA Branch clear whether therecan arerelax otherin Creek watershed; improve For Government Accountability & CPA, Law Enforcement Thousands in Civil Liabilities - More about Pending State inTime zoology to travel far for shows and A Time Draft Horse Rescue were, l to r: especially Levi Clark, Simmerman, CPA, Andrea Simmerman, JCCSthe Branch elk habitat and University didn’t coming care Montana of draft horses is Office of the Regional Adminbull trout habitat; restore Road. taking care of draft horses is Manager, andtrout Will Ramsey, CPA. Also pictured is Tiny, the non-profi t’s mascot and the with the definition of old and commercial art. She has worked the knowledge that people will probaOffice of the Regional Adminbull habitat; restore Road. $4,005.00 Contributed to Republicans Zero Reported Contributions to Republicans Manager, and Will Ramsey, CPA. Also pictured is Tiny, the non-profi t’s mascot and the ply with theIMPROVEMENT definition old expensive Last habitat Artists Mari and Kapor are the creative duoof behind the successful RESCUE, page 6 GOLD, page 5 page •FREEBolen ESTIMATES IN THE BITTERROOT VALLEY• Yproposition. OUR HOME CIof O .Wildlife COM an expensive istrator the Environmental In•FREE a Michele letter to the Forest meadows, fiLast rstincluding horse was rescued by 1 rescued Horse At A Time. Photo Victoria Howell. See page 65 as an illustrator for Fish, and blySee seekSee them out buyRESCUE, their pieces. Seeto GOLD, wth found in the Bitterroot ESTIMATES INby THE BITTERROOT VALLEY• Yproposition. OUR HOME MPROVEMENT COthat .COM istrator of the Environmental In a letter to the Forest habitat including meadows, first horse that was by 1 Horse At A Time. Photo by Victoria Howell. growth found in the Bitterroot Montana Professional Artists Association Show & Sale which will take place this Paid for by Give ‘Em Mell - Republican 623 S. First Street Hamilton MT Ravalli County USA Parks, at one time pulling the teeth See ARTISTS, page 3 Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Hamilton. Photo by Victoria Howell. from dead elk in Yellowstone to find

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