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Hamilton council hears from RML

Living the high life

by Nathan Boddy

Local mountaineer Mario Locatelli releasing fourth book Mario Locatelli. by Nathan Boddy For fifty years, the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana have been scaled, skied, hunted and traversed by a high mountain creature whose pseudonym says it all: “The Montana Mountain Goat.” Mario Locatelli, local mountaineer and author, has not allowed his status as octogenarian to dampen his desire to share his stories. His forthcoming book, “From Italy to Hamilton,” only

awaits final touches and production. With hopes that it will be available for purchase by late summer, Locatelli expressed that he is not selling the book for profit. “I’m going to donate everything to the Salvation Army,” he says. “I’ve got plenty of money for the rest of my life.” Mario Locatelli’s books aren’t the only way people in the Bitterroot know him. Having served for two decades in the Ravalli County Search

and Rescue and spearheading the ‘Mountain Goat Marathon’ for charitable fundraising, Locatelli has played an integral role in exposing people to the splendor of the Montana high country. In the forward to Locatelli’s 2010 book, “Hiking With Mario in Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains,” George Corn wrote, “It’s hard for me to think of the Bitterroots for very long without thinking of Mario.” See LOCATELLI, page 13

Dr. Marshall Bloom, Associate Director of the Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML), was a guest speaker at the Hamilton City Council on Tuesday, June 1. His presentation was given to familiarize the Council with a series of developments that will begin on, and adjacent to, the RML campus over the coming years. Dr. Bloom shared architectural renderings of a new vivarium, new information and way-finding signage for the main RML entrance on 4th Street, a rebuilt water line on Baker Street, as well as plans for and new segments of fencing to be constructed on the lab’s west and south sides. Per the normal operating procedure for RML, lab neighbors will be updated by mail as projects move forward. Dr. Bloom’s presentation also gave a generalized history of RML’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last 17 months. Dr. Bloom stated that the first reports of a new pneumonia virus from Wuhan, China was reported by the Washington Post on December 30th, and by January 15th of 2020, Rocky Mountain Laboratories had submitted proposals to do research on the new coronavirus. “That was well before the first case of coronavirus was identified in the United States,” says Dr. Bloom. “We were really ahead of the curve on that.” According to Dr. Bloom, RML was already planning for the impacts of the pandemic by February, anticipating disruptions to supply lines, availability of gloves, N-95 masks, etc. By late summer, RML had begun doing voluntary, asymptomatic testing of RML staff. “As of today, we’ve done more than 3700 tests of our employees. We don’t have that many employees, of course, but a lot of people get tested weekly.”

Testing for the virus on RML’s campus has not been the only focus, however. “As soon as the vaccine became available, we realized we should make plans to vaccinate our staff,” Dr. Bloom said, adding that, as of June 1st, 2021, “the vaccination uptake among the scientific staff is over 95%. That tells you that, the people who know the most about this are the ones who are lining up for the vaccine.” Dr. Bloom went on to report that several programs traditionally hosted by RML, including summer and high school interns, as well as tours and visits of the lab, will remain unfilled this summer on account of the ongoing pandemic. In later agenda items, the Council filled three positions, appointing Jessica Randazzo to the city Zoning Commission, Carmela Browns to the Bitterroot Public Library Board of Trustees, and Councilor Kristi Bielski as the Council’s new representative to the North Hamilton Urban Renewal District. Lastly, two rezoning requests received their second and final readings, adding slightly over four acres of residentially zoned land to the City of Hamilton. While none of the immediately adjacent landowners were present for the second reading, Kent Barbian spoke in opposition to the zoning changes by posing the question, “Who does this benefit?” Michelle and Steve Robinson of Hamilton made comments in support of one rezoning, saying, “We do support the zone request to become residential high density because it would be selfish to not do so. There’s a great need in our community for people to have a place to live.” The couple went on to express their hope that traffic safety, especially given proximity of the Claudia Driscoll Skate Park and the high volume of youth in the area, be kept in mind during any development.

Work on forest climbing management plan begins Protecting nesting golden eagles and peregrine falcons a major concern by Michael Howell Stevensville District Ranger Steve Brown hosted the first in a series of planned public meetings in the Bitterroot National Forest’s effort to produce a forest-wide climbing management plan. The first meeting focused primarily on the impacts that recreational climbing can have on cliff nesting raptors such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons. Brown said that fueled by growing populations of visitors, climbing activities, like most other recreational activities on the nation’s forests, are increasing. Along with that increased use comes increased impacts to the

terrain and to the animals that inhabit those forest ecosystems. He said some places around the country are getting “loved to death.” He said climbing activities were increasing rapidly here in the Bitterroot and the agency wants to “get out ahead of that.” Brown emphasized that the development Peregrine Falcon. of a climbing management plan had to involve a high level of public participation and a transparent process. He said unless all parties understand the reasons behind the management plan they won’t buy into it and if they don’t buy into it is

not going to work. “We want to promote sustainable climbing into the future while minimizing impacts,” he said. Brown noted that the effort to create a forest wide climbing management plan is not starting from scratch. Conflicts between climbers and other forest users came to a head a few years ago on some of the most popular climbing canyons in the valley. In Mill Creek canyon there was controversy and conflict including threats and actual acts of sabotage. New ownership along

Kootenai Creek at the forest boundary and a continually expanding use of the property by climbers also called out for attention. He said it was obvious that the Forest Service needed to take some sort of action. A moratorium was placed on installation of any new bolted climbing routes and an intense effort was begun to communicate with all the users in the area to establish some sort of rules. Brown said the results of those conversations has been very productive and the high level of cooperation and communication has been encouraging. “We have a track record of demonstrated success there,” he said, “and I want to build on it.” He said engaging the public in this kind of stewardship process was crucial if they were going to move forward with effective management rather than simply resorting to enforcement. He said moving forward programmatically to set some ground rules for the whole forest was the best way to proceed. Brown said the process in forming the plan See PLAN, page 12

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Ravalli Electric Co-op acquires Grizzly Broadband Ravalli Electric Cooperative (REC) has acquired Grizzly Broadband, formerly known as Cybernet1, one of the area’s top internet and fiber solutions provider. The partnership will allow the two organizations to combine their resources and decades of experience to offer affordable and reliable high-speed internet and technology services to members and customers throughout the Bitterroot Valley. The decision to acquire Grizzly Broadband came after several months of research and discussion with Grizzly Broadband owners Jason and Tashara Pond. With the events of 2020 resulting in an increased need for high-speed internet, both groups viewed this no longer as a luxury, but a necessity. “We had a significant increase in calls and requests for internet service this past year, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down,” said Pond. “So many people are relying on the internet for their day-today tasks and in the area we live in, sometimes being able to provide that quality service to them can be difficult.” Electric Co-ops brought electricity to rural areas around the US in the 1930’s with the help of the Rural Electrification Act (REA). Quality high-speed internet in REC’s rural service territory is hard to come by. With the growing need for reliable internet in the valley, REC General Manager Mark Grotbo feels the cooperative can help solve this lack of broadband availability just as they did with the rural electricity movement in the 1930’s. “We operate on seven cooperative principles, the seventh being ‘Concern for Community’,” stated Grotbo. “Access to reliable, highspeed internet is essential for all of us here in rural Montana, but it is not always a given where we live. Finding a way to fulfill this need for our members and community has been a topic of discussion for a long time, and I believe the Cooperative can help solve this problem.” The collaboration of the two local companies who share common values was fueled by the idea of working together to provide an improved broadband solution for local area consumers. With the knowledge and expertise of Grizzly Broadband, and large support of tools and infrastructure from the co-op, the idea of combining resources seemed a win-win situation for all. REC’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the purchase of the local internet company at their monthly board meeting. “The core of REC’s service has always been innovation, affordability, and value,” stated REC Board President Rex Griffin. “By combining our two entities together, we believe we can extend our mission to better serve our members, homes, businesses, schools and the entire community with reliable high-speed internet and fiber optic communication as the latest extension of our commitment to REC’s mission.” While the task at hand will be beneficial to all, it is also extremely challenging and will require months of planning and preparation. Both Grizzly Broadband and REC will keep consumers informed of improvements and available fiber options through their websites and consumer newsletters. “Just as it took time to run electricity throughout the valley, it will take time to plan and install fiber,” said Grotbo. “While we are all excited to take on this opportunity, we ask for patience from the community as we move forward.” Ravalli Electric officially took over ownership on May 27, 2021 and the internet company will remain Grizzly Broadband at this time. Grizzly Broadband is located at 222 N 2nd Street in Hamilton.

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Shourd resigns from Stevi council Applications open to fill vacancy

Patrick Shourd, Councilmember in Stevensville’s second ward, has given notice that he will resign his position on June 10th. Shourd, in an email to Mayor Brandon Dewey and the Town Council, said, “While I value the role as a Councilman my primary obligations will always reside with my family.” Shourd has served on the Town Council for just over a year over two different terms. First, he was appointed following the resignation of Bob Michalson in July 2019. Shourd ran as a write-in candidate in the following election but lost by 8 votes. In November of 2020, Michalson resigned again, and Shourd was appointed by the Town Council to finish the term which expires on December 31, 2021. Shourd has also served on the Town’s Park board since 2019, helping support park & recreation improvements including recently announced renovations to Father Ravalli Park. “Patrick has been a great asset to the Town Council and will be missed,” said Mayor Brandon Dewey. “His

professionalism and willingness to work together for community benefit is a testament to Patrick’s character. Patrick’s contributions during his tenure with the Council helped shape the vision our community has going forward. He can be proud of his service.” Shourd stated that his resignation was prompted by the health of a close family member and the need for him to realign priorities to support his family. The Town Council will now appoint an individual to serve until the end of the year in the position. The position is

up for election in November. The Town Council will take applications from citizens meeting the following criteria: • Must be a citizen of the United States • Must be a Stevensville resident for at least 60 days • Must live in Ward 2 (the area is south of 5th Street and South of Central Avenue) Applications must be received by the Town Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18th. Applications are available at Town Hall or online at https://www.townofstevensville.com/

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Opinion Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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Regarding diversity Just some notes on the news:

Regarding diversity, one may note the wonders of diversity by observing those who are rioting, looting and burning in the big multicultural cities. One can only lament the satanic sickness that has infested the Stevensville school board for pride colors and the Hamilton crosswalk. A nation under God does not do such things. Democracy is a suicidal form of government whereby the stupid and lazy can vote themselves the fruits of the labors of the intelligent and industrious simply because they outnumber them. John Dewey, atheist and founder of the American public education system, made it clear that the purpose of public education was to make the children good little automatons for the socialist state. So let’s all pay more social welfare to those who produce many fatherless babies. Allowing the immigration of primitive people into an advanced civilization is to sign its death warrant. Frank Novotny Victor

Response to ‘We need an upgrade in our thinking!’

I would like to explain to you why you need a serious upgrade from the past that you seem to want to get rid of so badly. First of all you quote “minds talk about people” does not even make sense since minds can only think and not talk. But, getting beyond that you have 5 incomplete sentences and 5 run on sentences. You use a/ mark instead of the word or and use a ? and not start a new sentence. So this is why we need to keep old methods in school to teach children and adults how to write. I find most of your writing with incomplete thoughts and not making much sense. You wrote that it is more effective to start talking about ideas rather than others, who and what are others you never explain. You go on to write asking how many react to the past and have a need to upgrade thinking. There is nothing wrong with knowledge from the past this is how we put building blocks together to change the future or make our present better. We need the past to better understand where we are now as a nation and as a people. We use the past so as not to make mistakes that we made in the past that cause much harm to many people and nations. You made no sense when you wrote that “we focus on the other people or get news inputs from elsewhere.” What other people and what is elsewhere? You say we focus on institutions built in the past. What institutions and what past? You say we focus on old theories of education, health, well being and governance. This is your opinion only. If it was not for the past education in these areas we would not have a future in any of these fields. You say what we FOCUS on is what we see and create more of the same. I don’t see that at all, what many focus on creates new ideas to improve many situation and our country. You then wrote “ but we are already creating it none the less with our daily choices.” So what does that mean? Choices we make over what? you ask are you actively participating,” participating in what you neve say. You go on to write if you have not changed your thinking it is not relevant either. Relevant to what and again that sounds like your opinion and yours only. You are making a judgment with nothing to back it up. You say the key to learning is natural, again who says! Learning for some is difficult and requires many methods to learn what comes easy for others. Once again your opinion only, who says schools are not relevant today as you claim, what facts do you have to prove that. You go on to quote 98% of teachers, where did you get that statistics from you did not say and have no proof that teachers favor less creative children. You go on to explain, in your opinion, why once again without any facts.

I know plenty of creative people and they are no more difficult than others like you claim. Your diatribe on strategies to mitigate makes no sense and you form opinions about people without facts. You quote two books and explain nothing about either of them so quoting them makes no sense to the reader. As for your let go of the past its over, is very dangerous idea. We need the past to learn from to seek a better future and without the past we are doomed to make the same mistake that were in the past. I think you need an upgrade in your thinking that includes the past! Dee Gibney Hamilton

Enough already!

Now our youngsters in Hamilton are suggesting a Rainbow Crosswalk! I am absolutely in favor of students with enough civic awareness to stand up and advocate an issue. But Rainbow Walks are for New York and D.C. And Portland, not the Bitterroot. Maybe they are not aware that our National Motto is IN GOD WE TRUST and our coins bear the statement One from Many (E Pluribus Unum). If you should wonder about the significance of these basic principles of our Republic I recommend you look up the words to the final verse of our National Anthem. The verse which we should but don’t ever sing. It states our commitment. The outgrowth of these principles is the concept of The Melting Pot. We welcome more migrants than any other nation on earth. But we always expected they would become Americans. For example we anticipated that an immigrant from Mexico would not be a Mexican living in America but become an American. Our ever present dedication to isms such as identity politics, Black Lives Matter, Social Justice, and above all, Political Correctness are shredding our national identity. A history and identity of which we should be absolutely proud! These are great terms; just what Commies have adopted for over a hundred years (like calling East Germany a Peoples Democratic Republic or the greatest verbal hijack of all the USSR or the Union of Soviet Socialists Republics). By the way, an aside, did you know that the USSR is where presidential candidate “the burn” Sanders spent his honeymoon? The proposal by the students came on the heels of Memorial Day and the wonderful parade in Corvallis. Reflecting on the parade and them reading about the proposed rainbow crossing brought to mind the schism we living with in this valley. As a “degenerate” old white guy I am aware of and getting tired of the tirade against everything I believe in and sought to serve. That’s why the above title Enough Already. Over half of this valley’s population are routinely insulted by growing list of evil intentions and believes. Crap! Get off it! We love the USA! We are proud of our national history! This country has made the world a better place and that is why we get overrun with folks at our border. Quit teaching our kids to disrespect our country! It is so great that many of us our willing to die to defend it. Unfortunately due to the last few years of disrespect our youth are to say the least confused. I suspect there may be many readers that agree with this little tirade. I think that is why the Corvallis Parade was attended by a literally overwhelming crowd. We have have had enough of looking at our national belly button and bemoaning the terrible things we are guilty of. Read your Constitution, support the Bill of Rights and lets look forward. My Grandfather was shot in the war to free slaves. I for one never owned a slave and worked all my life, so pardon my failure to enjoy the luxury of white guilt. I fear we may be failing our social contract with The Greatest Generation. So I’ll close with the final stanza of the our National Anthem—the one it seems no one knows. Oh thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand—between their loved home and the war’s desolation----Blest with victory and peace, may the heav’n rescued land----Praise the power that hath made and preserved us a nation. ----Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, and this be our motto: “in God is our trust”. ----And

that star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Ed Sperry Col USAF (ret) Stevensville

Inclusiveness or exclusiveness and discrimination?

A high school group wants to paint a Hamilton Crosswalk in the colors of the “Trans Flag” presenting LGBTQ individuals while adding in black and brown colors representing the skin color of some students. “The project is all about inclusion,” said their spokesperson. However, it seems that the group actually is “exclusionary,” and seeking confirmation for their sexual preferences and skin color. Talk about exclusionary? The students who desire this “exclusionary” crosswalk are engaging in discrimination against straight students and those students who are not black and brown. This group is showing a desire to be “separate,” and yet they are outraged when others think they are different from the “normal” population. Further, they desire to be supremacists! They want their own crosswalk. What have they done for the USA, for the Bitterroot Valley or anyone that we should recognize them as “special” and with a “crosswalk?” Also, aren’t they being racists? They ignore all the other races and skin colors in the valley as not being worthy of having a “color,” to be added to the crosswalk? In addition, they are engaging in cultural appropriation. Shame on them! Stealing ideas, speeches, etc. is something Joe Biden does, and these children should not follow his example nor be allowed to do so. The “made-up” flag for Trannies is apparently pink, white, and light blue. That’s cultural appropriation. Little boys had the color blue to identify them as “male” while “pink” was for female” since around the 1940’s, but white was the color choice for both until that time. Both sexes wore white gowns for clothing when they were babies. Further, brides had the color white for hundreds of years and white was the color of surrender on a flag. Who said Trannies could steal those colors for themselves? And while we are at it – who said the colors of the rainbow are for Gays? Thus, the LGBTQ crowd appropriated “colors” that were not “theirs.” And why a flag? That also is stealing a cultural item. Who says LGBTQ should have a flag showing that they have sex with only another (or many) of their supposed 99 “genders?” Why should we celebrate their sexual habits? That is best kept in the bedroom or back seat of cars. You don’t see “Straights, Native Americans, Italians, Polish, Greeks, etc.” flying flags of colors or demanding crosswalks to celebrate their sexual activity – thank goodness! And what about that skin color issue this LGBTQ group wants to highlight: blacks and browns. Humans come in a variety of colors due to genetics. Why should there be a crosswalk just for blacks and browns? And what is black and brown anyway? What about the skin color of Native Americans? Or Asians? Or the Ainu and Fugates? Or Whites? And black would be a waste on streets anyway as they are black. (The group didn’t think that idea through too well, did they?) Here in the USA, the only flag that should be honored is the RED WHITE AND BLUE! The only painting on crosswalks should be white to show where to walk. And the only “separatism” that should exist is criminals being locked away from law-abiding Americans no matter their sexual preference, their skin color or whatever. IF… we want to honor special people with a crosswalk, let’s start with the 525 Dead Individuals who built and who fought for this Valley and this country since 1848 and are buried at the Corvallis Cemetery. Names such as Chavez, Popham, Hill, Chaffin, Hull, Severns, Summers, Nordheim, Donaldson, Gardner, and Su Vang just to name of few of these heroes who are the

ones that should be honored with a crosswalk, not high schoolers who choose to be different and noticed with a crosswalk or for having skin color that is black and brown. High schoolers are a great bunch of kids and when they do something of achievement or show exceptional character then we can honor them also, but to honor them with a crosswalk of color just for their sexual preference and skin color is not something that should be condoned in this valley. To this group, I suggest the following – Earn your pride! Go do something that can be admired, is of value to this valley and all in it and then come back and ask for that crosswalk. How about cleaning up the streets? Getting trash out of the streams and rivers? Painting houses or helping repair those that are in desperate need of that care? Helping seniors with their projects? Tutoring younger students who are struggling? Getting your own grades high enough to earn scholarships? Driving veterans and seniors or those who need help getting around to medical appointments for example. Come up with ideas and propose those to the City Council, then follow through. I would applaud you for that effort and take PRIDE in you and your achievements. So could you. Helen Sabin 730 Duncan Lane

Reach new voters You also might have noticed that about 28%

of Republicans now think that some form of violence may be needed to save the USA. And noticed that a higher percentage of Americans now believe in QAnon core tenets (15%), than identified with the Tea Party in 2013 (10%). Some people in this valley variously bought into media broadcasts of the former presidents’ ten months of fabricated stories about a stolen election. Was it stolen? Here’s some food for thoughts. Seven times, from 1952 through 1988, a Republican won the popular vote for US President. With one exception, from 1992 through 2020, a Democrat won the popular vote for President. In 2004, George W. Bush won the Presidency with 50.7% of the popular vote. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won 48.2%, while Donald Trump won, 46.1%, of the popular vote. Incumbent President Trump received 46.9% of the popular vote in 2020. Take a good look at where the voters in the 2016 Federal Election lived, according to one, independent person: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/ index.html?id=8732c91ba7a14d818cd26b77625 0d2c3 Expand that ArcGIS map, noticing that red dots, also blue dots, indicate numbers of voters. Dot size is proportional to voter numbers. Right away, you may notice concentrations of blue dots, near the West Coast, also near the East Coast. After a while you may notice that the blue dots are mostly in urban-suburban areas. And that the red dots are very often in rural areas. Now give more thought than usual to this news. In the most recent Gallup political preference poll, 40% of the people identified as Independents. 31% identified themselves as Democrats. 26% identified themselves as Republican. There are about 200 million Americans of voter age or older. Now go figure how Donald Trump won the 2020 Presidential election. Then figure out how Republicans can win the 2024 Presidential election, without reaching suburban and urban voters. Disenfranchising suburban and urban voters is not longterm good for the Republican party. Not good for the nation. Time for the Republican party to reach out to voters that Trump has not reached. Bob Williams Stevensville More letters on page 6

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Stevensville, bringing health care services and specialty options to our growing community. The new, 21,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility will be located on 11 acres off Highway 93 D SERVICES: and Kootenai Creek Road. This new medical center will link Bitterroot Health doctors, medical teams and patients to the latest technology and innovative resources, in a spacious and soothing y Care environment designed for healing and wellness. Featured services will include: Primary Care; Walk-In/Urgent Care, 7 days a week; Women’s Health Services; Rehabilitation Services; Lab n/Urgent Care, 7 Services; X-ray, CT, & Ultrasound; Specialty Services; Ambulance Services. er week This new building is part of multiple renovation and expansion projects planned by Marcus DalyServices Memorial Hospital (MDMH), which has seen exponential growth in services over the past n’s Health few years. Special attention is being paid to the design and layout of the space, so that the patient ty Services experience is seamless, convenient and comfortable. From a large, central waiting area with litationcombined Servicesregistration for all services; to an open facility layout so as many services as possible are available – the goal is to provide more care options to the Stevensville community under one roof. vices “Since our start, and our early roots in Hamilton, we have continued to expand, add specialties T & Ultrasound and services and grow to other areas in Ravalli County. We’re excited to bring more health care offerings to Stevensville,” said John Bishop, CEO of MDMH. ance Services The new facility will be managed by Regional Director, Pete Dunn, who has been with MDMH since 2001 in the MDMH Rehabilitation Center. “We’re excited about this project, about offering convenient access to primary care and more HIGHLIGHTS: specialties to this area,” said Dunn who’s overseen theSpace growth of Rehabilitation Services ted Community in Hamilton. “To be able to bring more to this unity Gardens community is rewarding. My team and I look forward to93 serving the people in the northern es off Highway & Kootenai part of Ravalli County and bringing them Road exceptional care close to home,” said Dunn. MDMH will be seeking community input on Square Footage services and offerings for the new Bitterroot Health – Stevensville location. To be part of the discussion, contact marketing@mdmh.org or king community input on services and offerings for call (406) 375-4589.

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Carol Saylor honored with Chamber’s Laurel Award by Victoria Howell Carol Saylor has always been a “net weaver.” That’s what she calls her ability to connect the people she meets with the information they need to make something happen. “I see the big picture,” says Carol. “I see how to get from point A to point B. I see how to get to Point C. I call it net weaving, connecting people to work together to create something new.” She’s an expert at “net weaving.” Carol arrived in the Bitterroot Valley in 1992 with her husband and young daughter. Her husband had to leave the state briefly. She enrolled her daughter in kindergarten, “and then I was all alone in a new town.” With her printing and graphic arts background, she applied at the Job Service, assuming she would end up with a retail job. She stopped in at the Chamber of Commerce office to get some information about the area. Jerry Dye was volunteering on the desk that day and he convinced her to volunteer the following Friday. She agreed. The Friday she started was “Garage Sale Friday” and several people came in to get directions. Because Carol has three cousins in the valley, she actually had a pretty good idea of where things were, and she was able to help those people, which made a good impression on her boss. She got a job at Bitterroot Marketing, a marketing agency in Stevensville, and one of the first things she worked on was making signs for Western Heritage Days. She later designed a map for the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial for the Chamber of Commerce. She was invited to be a Chamber Ambassador and co-chaired the North Valley Ambassadors. In addition to

being part of the Chamber Ambassadors, she has been part of Leads, worked 15 years on the Brewfest Committee (nine as co-chair), Senior Pro Rodeo Chamber food booth, member of the Tourism and Marketing Committee, chair of the website committee, and served three years on

assistant at the Chamber. Other jobs have included stints at Insty-Prints, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Ravalli Republic, Maverick Marketing and Allegra Printing. “I’ve made so many connections and so many friends,” says Carol.

the board. Carol also worked for the Bitterroot Building Industry Association and as administrative

While working at Allegra, Ken Schultz and Eric Campbell approached Carol to help start the Scottish/Irish Festival which eventually

Bitter Root Day scheduled for Saturday Our Salish neighbors are excited to return to Hamilton for the 41st Annual Bitter Root Day at the Ravalli County Museum on Saturday, June 12 from 9 to 1 p.m. located at 205 Bedford Street. Bitter Root Day is a festival centered on the Valley’s Salish Heritage and our state flower, the Bitter Root. The Salish revere the flower as a gift from the Creator and its appearance in spring is honored through celebration and feasts. The Bitter Root Valley is the homeland of the Salish Tribe who currently reside on the Flathead Reservation. This Annual Bitter Root Day Festival includes authentic Salish drumming, dancing, singing, a cultural heritage talk and join in putting up a Tipi. Over 100 vendors have registered for the day, with fresh produce from local and out of area vendors, arts, crafts and food concessions. Free family activities include stringing together a friendship bracelet with our Salish and Museum educators. SpectrUM

will join us with educational activities for children of all ages. We are proud to acknowledge our sponsors, Humanities Montana, Big League Builders, Trail West Bank, the Montana Arts Council, and the Jane S. Heman Foundation. Private donors and volunteers help make this day possible. If you would like to lend a hand and meet new friends on Bitter Root Day, give Nancy Bevins, Assistant Director a call at 363-3338. The Ravalli County Museum has a three tiered focus of art, local history and natural history. We provide a cultural venue to enrich the experiences of our community through programming and educational opportunities for people of all ages. For more information, visit our website at www.ravallimuseum.org.

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became the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering. Carol retired in 2011, but went back to work part-time for A2Z Personnel as marketing director. Her daughter moved back to the valley with Carol’s first grandchild, and Carol became a full-time grandma. Carol’s daughter introduced her to Facebook. She was happy to connect with old friends, many all over the world. “It was so fun to reconnect,” she said. True to her philosophy of “net weaving,” Carol’s eventual proficiency with Facebook ended up serving a larger purpose. When COVID-19 hit, Carol started noticing the local businesses were having trouble figuring out what to do. So, she started a Facebook page, Bitterroot To Go, providing information such as who’s open, what are their hours, menus, whether they provide curbside service, etc. She started the page on a Wednesday night and by Saturday morning there were over 600 members. Even employees of restaurants were adding to the conversation. After two months, another food truck page merged with her page. She also added virtual activities for kids. She also manages the Bitterroot Valley Events page and the Chamber of Commerce’s page. She has become a “Facebook guru.” “I’m hoping in my little way I’m still doing what I’ve always done, and that’s connecting people with local products and the things they need. Making something good happen.” The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce recently honored Carol Saylor with the Laurel Award for her many years of community service, service which shows no signs of stopping any time soon.

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Safe house for human trafficking victims coming to valley ‘Taste of Freedom’ fundraiser this Friday by Victoria Howell The LifeGuard Group, an organization that works to stop human trafficking, is building a safe house in the Bitterroot Valley. According to Lowell Hochhalter, Executive Director, the new facility will be called The LifeHouse at Crooked Tree Ranch. Hochhalter wasn’t interested in publicizing the location, in order to protect its confidentiality. However, he said it will eventually have space for 15 women. “Our goal is to have 15 women there in the next 3-5 years,” said Hochhalter. He hopes to open it this fall and in the first year have four residents. “To be quite honest, we could fill the home right now. There is a real need for restoration locations for these women. It will be nice to have a hand in watching them on their journey to a normal life.” According to the LifeGuard Group website, “With the knowledge that every hour 34 more individuals enter a life of sexual exploitation we are motivated to act. The human trafficking numbers continue to grow exponentially every year, with nearly 30 million estimated being exploited world-wide and two million within the United States… There were 465,676 missing child reports made to law enforcement in 2016. Some were runaways, some were taken and still others seemed to simply vanish. Research studies have shown that 75% of those kids that end up on the

street are approached by a pimp and/ or a trafficker in the first 48 hours. Law enforcement neither has the time nor the man power to conduct missing kid searches. But we do and we can!” Hochhalter’s background is as a youth minister. He was a youth pastor for 15 years, then branched out on his own doing school assemblies. He is the father of four, with three daughters. “About 11 years ago, we began to see a change in the attitudes and the things that kids were struggling with and dealing with,” said Hochhalter, “and we learned about the breadth and depth of trafficking and exploitation.” Initially, Hochhalter and his wife Tami began working with an organization in Las Vegas, then four years ago they formed The LifeGuard Group to focus on the rural areas of Washington, Montana, Idaho, and North and South Dakota where very few resources are available. The group works with victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. “We work with the rescue side, helping people escape that life. We just purchased this Bitterroot property to use as a safe home for ‘of age’ women to get therapy and find hope and job training. We also have an education and awareness piece. We travel all over the US presenting the program to students. We train law enforcement, health professionals, and the hospitality industry to recognize

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and respond to potential trafficking situations. How to recognize someone in a trafficking situation and get them the help they need.” Hochhalter said that until last year, they were working with the National Human Trafficking Hotline that’s been in operation for about 10 years.

means ‘I’m with you, I hear you’ – is their advocacy program, in which women mentors can show these victims what “normal” looks like. “A lot of what they will receive is just normalcy, peace, rest…” said Hochhalter. “They slowly begin to learn that they can accomplish amazing things and they can do whatever they want to do. They all had a dream once to be something great and we can revive that for them.” The LifeHouse at Crooked Tree Ranch will also use equine therapy, wilderness therapy, art and dance therapy, among others. Hochhalter said they can use volunteers in those areas as well as the mentoring program, for which training is provided. He also said there are some volunteer opportunities in renovation and improvements. People can sign up to volunteer to paint, build fences and corrals, decorating, etc. “We’re in need of all that right now,” he said. Anyone interested can go online to lifeguardgroup.org or on Facebook or call 396-5053. “We have work teams all the time, some specific projects. We also need people with specific skills like plumbing, flooring, electrical, etc.” On Friday, June 11, they will hold the Taste of Freedom fundraiser at Montana Custom Log Homes, 2036 Highway 93 in Victor. Stephanie Quayle – country music singer from Bozeman who has been featured on the Grand Ole Opry stage nine times

Our goal is to have 15 women there in the next 3-5 years...To be quite honest, we could fill the home right now. There is a real need for restoration locations for these women. It will be nice to have a hand in watching them on their journey to a normal life.” - Lowell Hochhalter, founder and executive director of The LifeGuard Group

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“It has its place,” says Hochhalter, “but we saw it as ineffective in the turnaround time for placements. There was a 2-3 day turnaround time after a call. In our opinion, that’s far too long. We were able to get a grant from the Gianforte Family Foundation to start the Montana Human Trafficking Hotline which we’ve been running since last November.” The Montana Human Trafficking Hotline number is 1-888-406-STOP. They are also connected with seven task forces across Montana. “We’ve developed a resource database. We’ve built relationships with safe houses across the US that we trust. There are about 5-6 that we use. The predator, pimp or human trafficker will steal the victims’ identification, so they can’t fly commercially. Angel Flight West donates flights for the victims.” The new safe house will focus on helping victims return to a “normal” life. Vocome – a Latin word that

– will provide the music. Readers may be familiar with her popular song, “Drinking with Dolly.” Eight distilleries from across Montana will be featured, along with Tattoo Girl wine from Missoula, and Summit Beverage offerings. Murdoch’s is another big sponsor providing some items for the ranch. There will be a “reverse” silent auction in which people can bid to purchase items for the ranch. Grub Shack will be the caterer. Tickets for Friday’s event are $75 VIP, $50 general. To buy tickets, contact Carson at 396-5053. Hochhalter noted that in their promotional materials for the event, they have highlighted some of the people they’ve worked with. For example, Iris was a young girl from Missoula who was reported missing and LifeGuard helped find her. They are also involved in the case of Germaine Charlo who is still missing after three years. “We are working with sheriff’s offices, tribal police and others, still trying to find her,” said Hochhalter. He said they work alongside the tribal councils here in Montana and across the United States. “We join them in their fight against trafficking and in building resilience in young women and men to be a part of the rescue before the rescue is needed.” Hochhalter said there are two main goals for the fundraiser. One, as a non-profit organization they always need to be raising money. But more importantly, he said, they want to introduce themselves to the Bitterroot Valley. “We want to let people know that there will be women coming here from all over to find their new life. We want people to feel they have a piece of that. In our opinion, there was no better place to set up the LifeHouse than the Bitterroot Valley. We’d just like to introduce ourselves.”

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Stevenville Senior Center is now serving meals at the Center Monday thru Friday at 11:30 am. You can still pick up your weekly meals on Monday at 11 am to 11:30 am Coffee Club at 8:00 am M-F Exercise 10:00 am Tuesday and Thursday Quilters the second Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm Starting Saturday June 12th Pinochle at 7 pm Afternoon Pinochle Starting Friday June 18th 12:15 pm Bridge starting June 21st at 12:15 pm

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.

The Lone Rock Park will meet Wednesday, June 9th at 7 p.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Public welcome.

North Valley Public Library events

Teen Workshop, Marble Paper Journals – June 11 & 18, 2 pm-4:30 pm For the first session, learn how to marble paper, a cool technique that involves floating paint on top of water and then transferring to paper. The second session uses the paper made in the first session to cover and make your own journal. Please register on the Library’s Events Calendar, via the website. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Ages 12-18. Join additional Teen Workshops on July 9, 16, & 23 to create Zine/Manga and August 13 & 20 to design and 3D print RPG Mini Figurines. spectrUM Summer of Science at the Library – Thursdays, June 17, July 8, & August 19, 10:30 am-12:30 pm The University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area and the Bitterroot STEAM Advisory Group have teamed up with libraries and community organizations throughout the Bitterroot to share exhibits and activities that explore problem solving all summer long. How can you be a problem solver? Stop by North Valley Public Library on Thursdays June 17, July 8, & August 19 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm for free, hands-on activities and exhibits. Registration is REQUIRED. Sign up on the Library’s events calendar, via the website, stop by the Library, or give us a call at 406-7775061. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street Stevensville. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org, on Facebook or Instagram, or give us a call at 406.777.5061.

Sapphire Quilt Club

2nd Tuesday of each month, Senior Citizens Center, Stevensville. Doors open 6 p.m. Start 6:30 p.m.

Hamilton Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

BitterRodders Car Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st in Hamilton. Everyone welcome. For more information call 961-3136.

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

Divorce Care

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

St. Mary’s Parish Mass

Join us for the Mass of the Body and Blood of Christ June 5-6th! ***New Mass times: Sat. 5 PM and Sun. 11:00 AM*** (Currently no Mass scheduled for St. Joseph’s, Florence).

Soul Suppers

Soul Suppers in Stevensville Served Every Wednesday! Free home cooked carry out meals with a message served every Wed.evening at 6 p.m. 101 Church St. Stevensville. For more information, contact Corey at 406) 214-8708.

Victor Heritage Museum

The Victor Heritage Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. through Labor Day. The Museum is in downtown Victor on the corner of Main Street and Blake Street. Contact the Musuem at 406-642-3997; victormuseum@cybernet1.com; or Suzanne at 406-363-3165.

Grief Support Group Starting Saturday March 6th through Saturday May 29th. At the Florence Carlton Community Church 20075 Old Hwy 93 South (White Building between the 2 churches) Call Deborah Foley for more info 208-240-4313.

Vacation Bible School

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Victor Senior Center

Now serving meals at the Center Monday Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 am. You can still order and pickup meals to go on Monday from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Meals served at the Center Mon, Wed,Fri at 11:30 am Bridge every Tuesday @ 1:00pm Bingo every Tuesday @ 6:00 pm starting May 4. Pokeno 2nd and 4th Friday @ 1:00

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Join us for a Summer Concert Series in Stevensville of LIVE professional performances. June 11: Violin through the Ages (Outdoors), July 9: A Grand Night for Singing (Outdoors), and August 13: The Joys of Chamber Music with a special performance from UM Music School Faculty (Indoors). Open to everyone, bring your family and friends, and for the outdoor

The Bitter Root Humane Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021, at 5:00 pm in the meeting room at Bouilla, 111 S. Third Street, Hamilton, MT. The public is welcome to attend, seating is limited.

Christian Festival

Montana Christian Festival 2021 “Living in God’s Creation” will take place July 1-July 4. This outdoor family Christian festival is open to anyone who would like to enjoy a weekend of Christian study, an abundance of live music, outdoor activities, good food and fellowship with Christians from all around the country. We invite you to unplug from the cares of the world and join us at beautiful Lubrecht Experimental Forest in Greenough, MT where you can enjoy the beauty and serenity of God’s magnificent creation as we delve into “Living in God’s Creation.” To learn more and to register go to: www. montanachristianfestival.com

North Valley Library board meeting

The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular board meeting on Wednesday, June 16 at 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Library. Meeting agendas are posted the Friday before the meeting. More information can be found on their website at northvalleylibrary.org/board-information.

Library Brews for Books fundraiser

The North Valley Public Library Foundation and Wildwood Brewery are teaming up for Brews for Books to raise funds for the Stevensville library. This pint night event is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. June 16 at the brewery, 4018 U.S. Hwy. 93 North, Stevensville. During this time, a portion of the proceeds from every pint the brewery sells will go toward Stevensville library. For more information, contact Foundation President Carla Sanders at harrisonsanders@aol. com.

Soil Grazing Workshop

A soil grazing workshop with Jim Gerrish will take place July 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join our next Building a Stronger Bitterroot event with special guest and soil grazing expert Jim Gerrish followed by a community BBQ! In this three hour workshop, Jim will teach us about how to understand and manage four key ecosystem processes to regenerate healthy soils and landscapes. He will teach us how to: effectively manage grazing to capture more solar energy; improve water cycle function; create effective mineral cycling, and nurture biodiversity on your farm or ranch He will also explain why managing time rather than just space is critical to effective grazing management. We will begin the workshop with a 1-hour classroom session to explain the basic principles of Management Intensive Grazing. The remainder of the morning (approximately 2 hours) will be spent as a ‘pasture-walk’ format to observe and explore the four ecosystem processes in action. Please dress for being in the elements and taking a walk. Suggested Donation for Speaker Fee & BBQ: $25 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds) See you July 3rd! The Building A Stronger Bitterroot initiative is a way for us to gather as community, share knowledge, build our collective capacity, and move our valley forward toward a more resilient future. -Bristol, Cobey, and Laura- the Building A Stronger Bitterroot Team Register at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ building-a-stronger-bitterrootsoil-grazing-workshop-with-jimgerrish-tickets-151745056549

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Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Everyone is welcome. Good coffee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 777-3710.

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Canasta (Hand and Foot), 1st & 3rd Mondays, 12:30 Cribbage: Hamilton Senior Center, 2nd and 4th Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Bring your favorite board. Pinochle: Hamilton Senior Center, every Friday, 1:00 p.m. $2 charge.

Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library.Call 406-802-7180 for more information.

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A Memorial Service for Senator James Gene “Jim” Shockley, USMC Major retired, will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th St. Hamilton, MT at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 19th, 2021. Rev. James A. Connor will preside. A reception will follow at the St. Francis Pastoral Life Center. The committal service will be at 14:30 at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. The inurnment will take place after the services. The Marine

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Corps Honor Guard will fold and present the flag. The Marine Corps League and American Legion Post 47 will provide the rifle salute with Taps. The Montana Highway Patrol will provide an Honor Guard and present special honors throughout the services. The Hamilton Masonic lodge will provide the Masonic ritual at the graveside. The services will be simultaneously webcast via Facebook page - Ronald E. Brothers, Brothers Mortuary and Crematory for those that can’t attend in person. Please call Brothers Mortuary and Crematory at 406-363-1111 with any questions.

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Lori J. Spears Corvallis - Lori J. Spears, 57, passed away unexpectedly, for Zack Bugli will be Friday, June 4, 2021, at her home. held Saturday, June 12 Brothers Mortuary and Crematory at 1 p.m. The location are honored to care for the family. has been changed to Memories and condolences may Galilee Baptist Church on be shared with the family at www. Higgins Lane. brothersmortuary.com Janice M. White Stevensville - Janice M. White, 84, of Stevensville passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at her home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the DalyLeach Chapel.

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UM scientist joins team partnering with UN initiative to map ungulate migrations UM News Service University of Montana Professor Mark Hebblewhite has joined an international team of 92 scientists and conservationists to create the firstever global atlas of ungulate (hoofed mammal) migrations. Working in partnership with the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, a U.N. treaty, the Global Initiative on Ungulate Migration (GIUM) launches May 7 with the publication of a commentary in Science titled “Mapping out a future for ungulate migrations.” The atlas provides detailed maps of the seasonal movements of herds worldwide. The maps will help stakeholders like governments, Indigenous peoples, communities, planners and wildlife managers identify current and future threats to migrations and create conservation measures to sustain them. “A global migration atlas is urgently needed because there has never been a worldwide inventory of these phenomenal seasonal movements,” said lead author Matthew Kauffman, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Wyoming and a former UM post-doctorate researcher. “As landscapes become more difficult to traverse, the maps can help conservationists pinpoint threats, identify stakeholders and work together to find solutions.” Migratory ungulates include species like Mongolian gazelles and saiga in Asia, wildebeest in the African Serengeti, guanacos in South America, red deer in Europe and many more. More familiar North American species include pronghorn, elk, mule deer and caribou. Around the globe, these species undertake arduous seasonal journeys

UM Professor Mark Hebblewhite has joined an international team of 92 scientists and conservationists to create the first-ever global atlas of ungulate (hoofed mammal) migrations. Here, elk migrate toward Banff National Park. Photo courtesy of Celie Intering. to find food, escape harsh conditions and breed – each journey as unique as the individual species. Wherever they’re located, ungulates are an essential part of natural ecosystems. Migrations also contribute to local and regional economies through harvest and tourism, and they are woven into the culture of numerous communities. But many ungulate migrations are declining or threatened because of human disturbances like roads, fences and other types of development. Mongolian gazelle migrations, which can cover hundreds of kilometers, are sharply constrained by border fences and new railroads. Over the last few decades, researchers in Kenya’s Kajiado County have witnessed the

near collapse of the migrations of wildebeest, zebra and Thompson’s gazelle due to unplanned roads, fences and other infrastructure. In other cases, migrations have been lost even before they have been documented. “The same sort of problems that ungulates in Montana and North America face like fences, highways and expanding human development are playing out on a global scale in a huge way,” said Hebblewhite, professor of ungulate ecology in UM’s Wildlife Biology Program. “We’re trying to raise awareness at a global level of the issues they face and also that we need new international guidance.” The new global migration atlas will help decision-makers plan and

implement infrastructure projects to mitigate or eliminate their barrier effects and will help decision-makers prioritize which areas along migration routes to conserve. The effort builds on previous conservation successes made possible by migration mapping. Around the world, actions such as protected-area expansion, road-crossing structures and working-lands conservation initiatives have been catalyzed by tracking the actual migration routes of the herds. The scientists and conservationists involved in the initiative hope that detailed maps of migrations around the world will spark similar conservation actions to sustain wildlife migrations. To coordinate this large effort, the

international team partnered with the U.N. Secretariat of CMS to create the GIUM. An environmental treaty of the U.N., CMS provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. This unique treaty brings countries and wildlife experts together to address the conservation needs of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species and their habitats around the world. The new global initiative hosted by CMS will use the latest GPS tracking technology, mapping software and data-sharing platforms, combined with local and Indigenous knowledge. The team also will endeavor to map lost migrations and document local and historical knowledge of animal movements. While the paper offers a global perspective, Hebblewhite said it’s relevant in Montana as a reminder of the importance of coordination of conservation across boundaries –including state, federal and private lands – and even internationally across the Canadian border. “In some ways, Montana and Wyoming really are leading the world in how to conserve migratory ungulates,” Hebblewhite said. “Montana is already undertaking a lot of conservation work to understand the needs of their migratory ungulates. But even in places like the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, there’s continued threats and continued risks to losing migrations to expanding human development. This is a very globally relevant issue that we here in Montana have a lot to offer the rest of the world,” he said. “And that carries a lot of responsibility. It’s not just about preserving ungulates in Montana. If we do that here and lose them in the rest of the world, we’ve failed.”

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This is part 1 of an estate liquidation that will take multiple sales throughout the year to complete! It will take place at a new location (for us) 2 miles north of Hamilton, MT. (Exact address will be released the week of the sale on our website.) Thursday June 10th from 8am-6pm is full price. Friday June 11th from 8am-6pm is 25% off the price you see (extra 10% off for military and first responders.). Saturday June 12th from 8am-3pm is 50% off the price you see. Auction for remainder of the items is at 3pm Saturday June 12th. Items to be sold include, but are not limited to: -2015 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel pick up truck with 34,000 miles, moon roof, air leveling shocks, and hard Tonneau bed cover. - 2013 Polaris Ranger XP 900 EFI with front and back windshields, toolboxes in the back, and Polaris 4500 winch on the front. - Fifth wheel Alpinelite Limited camper trailer -Fifth wheel utility trailer -1968 Ford Mustang (as-is/ parts car) -Horse drawn buggies, carriages, sleighs, and accessories

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would be to focus on identifying the important issues involved given the various interests held by different forest users and the needs and health of the ecosystem. He said he thought it was a good idea to begin with an issue that many have already recognized, that is the potential for rock climbers to negatively impact the large raptors such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons that nest on some of the canyon cliff sides. According to Bitterroot National Forest wildlife biologist Dave Lockman, there were no known peregrine falcons in the Bitterroot throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. He said peregrine and eagle populations around the nation had plummeted, primarily due to the use of DDT. Peregrine falcons were re-introduced into the Bitterroot in a five-year program sponsored by the Peregrine Fund and the Liz Claiborne Foundation. The reintroduction has been very successful, according to Lockman, with peregrines having moved into at least 17 canyons in the Bitterroot over the last 30 years. He said from 94 to 96 nests have been continually occupied. He said some golden eagles have also successfully bred in Mill Creek canyon, in 2014 and 2018. He said the cooperation shown between the Western Montana Climbers Coalition, Bitterroot Audubon and the Peregrine Fund folks was very encouraging. Eric Murdock, Policy Director for the Access Fund, said that a new handbook was going to be released in about a week called “Climbing and Raptors – a Handbook for Adaptive Raptor Management.” It was the result of a cooperative effort between the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the National Park Service. Murdock said that since the 1960’s, scientists have discussed establishing a buffer area around nesting raptors to reduce nest abandonment. He said a lot of factors have been identified, including the characteristics of the cliff, the kind of human activity in the area, the level of tolerance of the birds, and other specific seasonal disturbances. He said evidence shows that some kind of buffer zone within

the viewshed of the nests works. He said the size of the buffer zone needed depends on the characteristics of the viewshed. Micki Long, President of Bitterroot Audubon, said that her organization and the Montana Peregrine Institute both believe that protecting peregrine falcons and golden eagles should be part of the Forest Plan. Long referred to a foundational study done in 1987 by Richardson and Miller documenting that both visual and auditory disturbances can disrupt successful nesting. She said recommendations in the report included keeping an 800-meter buffer zone, that is about a half a mile, from nesting raptors. Acknowledging that there may be disagreement about the scope of any buffer zone, she said, “Most climbers want to support raptors and protect resources and will be partners,” said Long, “but when in doubt, we need to err on the side of the birds.” Brown reminded the group that the intent was to mitigate impacts, not eliminate them, and it was important to use the best science available when doing so. He said it was evident that the issue of nesting raptors was an issue of concern for almost everyone. He said now the question is, is taking no action a reasonable alternative? If not, then what management is needed? What is our intent? What actions can we identify as needed? “Whatever we recommend, we need it to be adequate to meet our needs,” said Brown. “I don’t want it to be unnecessarily restrictive.” Information collected and proposed solutions to issues arrived at during these ongoing monthly meetings will be posted on the Bitterroot National Forest’s Story Map at (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6f18fcc fa609409eaee82f39e4f4f4e3) and can be used as both a progress tracker and information hub for the public to obtain information about the process and the status of the Climbing Management Plan development.

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Barrel race scheduled to help raise Alzheimer’s awareness

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Bitterroot Red Sox’s Tristan Lewis on the mound. Photo by Mikayln Brickley.

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Sports Management. He will miss his teammates, but is excited to start this next part of his journey. “After college,

On Wednesday, June 2, Tristan Lewis took the mound for the Bitterroot Red Sox against the Missoula Eagles. In a close game, the Sox took home the win with a score of 7-6. The Red Sox had ten hits, with Paul Brenneman and Aaron Springer each collecting two. Lewis, a senior at Hamilton High School, pitched five innings with three strike outs. Tristan has been playing with the Red Sox for five years, with four of those five being spent on the A team. He has signed to play baseball and football at Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota. “The best part has been developing as a player and watching other players progress and go on to do bigger, better things at the collegiate level,” said Lewis of his time with the Red Sox. Throughout his time at Hamilton High School, Tristan has participated in wrestling, basketball, baseball and football. He earned first team All-State and first team All-Conference in football in what was his first year starting, and his last year playing with the Broncs. With athletics being a clear motivator in this senior’s life, Tristan plans to major in

I hope to be able to go pro, make it through the ranks. That’s the dream,” said Lewis.

Drummond twins and recent graduates Madee and Macee Butte spent time their senior year planning to combine two of their passions— barrel racing and raising money for Alzheimer’s awareness. The pair will be hosting a barrel race in Corvallis on June 20 to raise money for the Montana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The race will honor their great grandmother, Ilean Dudley, who was lost in 2017. They were able to help care for her, while she was living with Alzheimer’s. “One in three seniors die with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia,” the sisters said in a press release. “We want to help others throughout Montana and bring awareness to this devastating disease.” They had planned to have their barrel race last year, but with the coronavirus outbreak, the race was rescheduled. This year’s race, on June 20, will coincide with The Longest Day, an Alzheimer’s Association event that coincides with summer solstice to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s, which affects more than 6 million Americans, and directly affects more than 22,000 Montanans. “I am inspired by the energy and passion that these young women are bringing to their senior project, inspired by their love for their great grandmother,” Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director Lynn Mullowney Cabrera said. “What a meaningful way to use their love of barrel racing to raise funds and awareness to honor someone they love. It all helps move us ever closer to ways to detect early, treat and ultimately develop a cure for Alzheimer’s and all dementia,” she said. The Butte sisters’ goal is to raise a minimum of $1,500 for the Montana Alzheimer’s Association. The sisters plan to channel 80% of entry fees back to racers in prize money. After event costs are covered, the balance of the amount raised will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. The sisters are still looking for sponsors to help cover event costs including arena sponsors, 11 buckle sponsors and silent auction items and other donations. The event will be held Sunday, June 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the 5 C Arena and Event Center in Corvallis.

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LOCATELLI: still telling his stories continued from page one Mario Locatelli was born in northern Italy, one of 12 children. While he describes his mother as a “sweetheart,” he makes no pretense about his feelings for the abuse he endured at the hands of a very strict father. “I was afraid of him,” he says, adding, “He used to beat us if he’d catch us playing.” Nonetheless, it was his father’s dual citizenship that allowed Mario to immigrate to the United States in the year he turned 16. “From Genoa to New York, it took 11 days with a ship,” he says. From there, it was another four days by train to California, where the Locatellis had family. Mario’s youth saw his migration northward through California and Oregon, doing a variety of labor jobs from agricultural to demolition. But it was a first ascent of Oregon’s Mt. Hood that gave him a taste for mountain landscapes. “That was my first mountain and I realized I have what it takes to be a good climber,” he says. “I was already

40-some years old.” It wasn’t long afterward, on a family trip to Montana in 1970, that he made up his mind to call Montana home. He explains that his wife at the time was unhappy following the move, and divorce soon followed. Looking for solace and a new lifestyle, Locatelli, “strapped on his boots and started hiking.” Mario estimates that he has hiked “over two thousand miles” in the Bitterroot Mountains. “I have hiked every drainage and ridge and nearly every summit on the west side of the Bitterroot Valley.” He aided in the technical rescue of numerous citizens as a member of Ravalli County Search and Rescue, and even survived an avalanche himself in 1981. But the efforts he put forth to establish and operate the ‘Mountain Goat Marathon,’ seem to stand out. Perhaps that is on account of the money raised; nearly $30,000 over its thirteen-year run. Funds were distributed to a variety of causes and entities including Marcus Daly

Memorial Hospital, United Veterans Council, the Don Mackey Memorial and the Corvallis Library. The race itself ran the inhospitable ridge line to the north of Lost Horse Creek, starting at the far west end and descending toward the valley floor. “Usually I brought up the rear,” says Locatelli. “I donated quite a bit of money to Life Flight to keep them in our corner. But we were really fortunate. We only had two broken fingers.” While Locatelli’s fundraising efforts may have been for others, he has certainly had an eye toward his own achievements as well. His trademark maneuver atop multiple global high spots has been the headstand, a way to put his feet just a bit higher than other climbers. “In ’04 I was the oldest person to climb McKinley in Alaska,” he says. “I was 71 and a half.” When asked if his record has been beaten, he replied with a notable amount of chagrin, “There was a guy from Anchorage who was 78, but he had his buddy pack all his stuff.”

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Corvallis Memorial Daly event draws huge crowd

by Helen Sabin

forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free.” Citizens of the Bitterroot Valley honored the Retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Mason men and women who served in the military at of Corvallis served as Grand Marshal of the the Monday, May 31st Memorial Day parade parade. He was not only a military hero but in Corvallis. It was the 101st parade, organized in 2015, he was inducted into the Montana by American Legion Post #91 and the Legion Cowboy Hall of Fame. Auxiliary Post # 91. Ike Slaughter, Doug Mason Several thousand citizens lined the streets and Chris Kurinec, organizers of the parade and of Corvallis, and many showed their patriotism spokespersons for the Post, said that Sunday’s by wearing red, white and blue, as well as parade down the streets of Corvallis was one of uniforms from their time in service. Standingthe largest ever. room-only in spots along the parade route was Since the early 1800’s, men and women from about eight persons deep. Children often sat on the Bitterroot Valley have served honorably and their father’s shoulders to be able to see all the courageously, here and abroad in various wars participants in the parade. Many smiles, some and battles, answering the call of duty without tears, and lots of stories abounded as loved hesitation. President Abraham Lincoln referred ones told tales of their family members and to the fallen soldiers as having given “the last friends whose memories were being honored full measure of devotion.” President Ronald and remembered. Reagan said of all who have served and died Among the groups participating in the while in the military, “We owe this freedom of parade were the American Legion Post 91 choice and action to those men and women in organizers of the parade and its honor guard, uniform who have served this nation and its Hamilton American Legion Post 41 and their interests in time of need. In particular, we are honor guard, the Stevensville Honor Guard and Fort Owen Post 94, the Shriners, the Corvallis Bikers, the Bitter-Rodders Car Club, the Corvallis Fire Department, Hamilton Search and Rescue, Boy and Girl Scouts, Sweet Pea Septic who provided porta-potties for the crowd, Republican Women, Valley Women’s Group who sold pies and plants, the Corvallis Performing Arts Boosters who provided hot dogs and hamburgers for hungry parade goers, Turning Point USA Young Conservatives, the local GOP and Democrat political groups, various horse groups and a gorgeous Clydesdale team drawing a wagon with riders, SCI-o Remote Learning, a Bible Study group, the Hamilton Car Club showing “old is still beautiful,” and the Corvallis High School band group who sold Krispy Kreme donuts to Organizers of the Corvallis Memorial Day parade. Photo by Helen purchase new instruments Sabin.

A General and a Sargeant from Missoula honor their comrades in arms at the Corvallis Cemetery by reading aloud the names of those who served their country starting with the Mexican War in 1848. Photo by Helen Sabin. for the music department. The Knights of Columbus, a dance group with future ballerinas and dancers, and lots of cars and bikers galore added to the festivities. After the parade, at noon, the American Legion Post conducted its annual memorial ceremony at the Corvallis Cemetery. Post members and volunteers read the names of all the veterans, both male and female, buried at the cemetery who fought from 1848 and the Mexican War to present times. The MIA were also remembered. A 21-gun salute by the Post #91 Honor Guard and the sound of taps played by Ross Tate highlighted the ceremony. The post members then traveled to the Woodside Cutoff Bridge to honor all those who died at sea by placing a wreath in the Bitterroot River. Legion Post #91 invites citizens of the Bitterroot to next year’s parade and naming

ceremony to make this day of remembrance for our fallen heroes even bigger and better. In 2022, come out and say thank you to the soldiers, both female and male, whose sacrifice allows you to live in freedom. The Fallen Soldier Don’t weep for me O land of the free When it was my time to fall Twas my country’s call Twas for the land that I loved That I gave my all And for the land that I loved I did freely give And in her freedom and her courage I’ll continue to live. --Patricia Krull

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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Chuck Stranahan’s

Flyfishing Journal

High Water Chronicles 2021, part 6 I’m beginning to feel that old itch again: there is still a touch of snow on the mountain peaks, the valley is green and everything is in bloom, the Bitterroot River is still roaring and churning bank-full or better, and there are already salmonflies hatching in places that are, for the moment, unfishable. Soon the water will come down and I’m already anxious to get in it. I’ve been itching, chafing, straining for weeks. For reasons I won’t go into I missed skwala season, and getting out to fish is especially important to me this year. Before I do I’ll go through a belated version of the Spring Tackle Ritual. It goes like this:

replaced. Solid traction afoot is essential. Same with the hard rubber-soled and metallugged pair I use for wading other watersheds. I check both pairs for laces – saves dealing with frays and brakes +.’/in the field. I carry a spray bottle with a harsh dilution of peroxide and water that has bleached both pairs over the seasons, but the ritual spray-down after fishing helps prevent the spread of whirling disease.

and (only if I must, but a lifesaver then) 7.5X. I’m less reluctant to use that than 8X and it does about the same job when small tricos or midges are on flat water. For leaders I carry two each of 10’ 4X and 5X, and 8’ 3X and 4X. With my supply of tippet I can keep a leader patched and extended for a long time. I also carry two spools of Maxima, one 8# test and one 6# test for special situations with nymphs and streamers. Maxima is abrasionresistant and downright tough.

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The gear checklist First I check out the wading gear: This time there are no holes in the waders to patch, thanks to Jan’s impatience with me. She got tired of my excuses for not fishing in the chilly days of spring and fall: leaky waders, frozen feet, might catch a cold, and so she bought me a new pair. Next, wading boots. If the pair for local and float fishing needs new felt soles I don’t have much time but it’ll have to be done or they’ll have to be

Updating the vest Next I go through the vest. It hasn’t been touched since last season. I know what I’ll find in some of the pockets – petrified raisins, spilled bits of stale trail mix, bits of small trash picked up streamside that didn’t find their way to the reusable litter bag back at the truck, the pack of tissue paper that got wet and stuck together. That latter item is for obvious moments of inconvenience. When they occur, pick a spot well off any trail and kick a deep enough divot before making your deposit to thoroughly contain it and cover

what you leave and stomp it down, It’ll biodegrade without leaving an unpleasant surprise for someone else. I’ll check the floatant bottles to make sure they’re full and ready-togo. I carry both a gel floatant for that first application to a new fly and to run up the leader when it’s still dry. Powder floatant dries the fly off and rejuvenates it after releasing a fish or when it gets soggy and doesn’t sustain a drift. At some time, though, you have to change flies. Checking the fly

boxes comes next. I’ll have to tie fast to catch up with my needs; what is usually a pleasant winter pastime will be spread out over the course of the coming season. I just want to be stocked up before each trip. Leader and tippet Then there’s the most important part of my outfit: leader and tippet: I have two sets of interlocking spools of Trout Hunter tippet; one carries 3X, 4X, 5X, and 5.5X, the carries 6X, 6.5X, 7X, for late in the season

Wade safe All checked out, I’ll get geared up, put on a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses that are UV’d and polarized. They cut glare and show me where I’m stepping. Then I’ll step in, slowly and carefully. It will be good to feel the chill of the water pushing the current against my legs. I’ll look downstream. If I see any hazard that I don’t want to get swept into if I take a tumble, it’ll limit how far out I’ll wade. I remember this old adage: When in doubt, be chicken. Chickens don’t drown.

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

Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a 60% chance of showers, high of 74°, humidity of 52%. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph. The record high for today is 94° set in 2015. Expect cloudy skies tonight with an 85% chance of showers, overnight low of 43°. Northwest wind 6 mph. The wind chill for tonight could reach 40°. The record low for tonight is 34° set in 1960. Thursday, skies will be mostly cloudy with an 85% chance of showers, high of 57°, humidity of 62%. West wind 7 mph.

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Answer: In the mid-1930s, hot and dry weather devastated the central United States.

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Question: Does partial albinism occur in birds? Answer: Yes. Birds with a few to many white feathers in their plumage are common and are called partial albinos. Partial albinism is caused by the failure of pigmentation to reach certain feathers. Albinism is often hereditary, but other factors such as unbalanced diet, old age and injury, or even disease and shock can cause albinism. In hereditary cases, the white pattern is consistent from one molt to another, but albinism caused by environmental factors is often reversible. Birds that lack all pigmentation are called true or complete albinos. In addition to pure white plumage, complete albinos lack pigment in their skin and eyes. Partial albinos are much more common than pure albinos, but together they form only a tiny proportion of wild birds. Albinism seems to be most prevalent among thrushes, corvids, swallows, sparrows, starlings, and finches. Another color variation, “leucism,” is related to albinism, but the normal pigmentation is diluted rather than absent, resulting in birds whose plumage is lighter than normal, but not pure white. Plumage patterns such as masks or wingbars often remain detectable.

Weather History June 9, 1972 - A cloudburst along the eastern slopes of the Black Hills of South Dakota produced as much as 14 inches of rain, resulting in the Rapid City flash flood disaster. The rains, which fell in about four hours time, caused the Canyon Lake Dam to collapse. June 10, 1752 - It is believed that this was the day Benjamin Franklin narrowly missed electrocution while flying a kite during a thunderstorm. Franklin was trying to determine if lightning is related to electricity.

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Low 46 51 54 57 62 51 50

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Public Notice Town of Stevensville NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Stevensville is inviting qualified firms to submit qualifications to provide legal services for a three-year period commencing on July 12, 2021. Statements of qualifications are due to the Town Clerk no later than Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Information concerning this RFQ may be obtained on the Town’s website by visiting https://www. townofstevensville.com/rfps. Attest: Jenelle Berthoud, Town Clerk BS 5-26-2021, 6-2-2021, 6-9-2021 ________________________ MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY In Re the Estate of: MONTY J. WILSON; Deceased, Case No.: DP-21-62 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the 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, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of Richard A.Weber, 345 West Main, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 27 day of May, 2021. Sandra Dee Dunbar Personal Representative BS 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 ________________________ Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC

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Delivery Service Monday-Friday 777-4663

Sale good thru 06/15/21

Check out our in-store weekly grocery & Natural foods Flyer!

Taste Local & Save A Buck at Burnt Fork Market!

Local Headquarters!

At the Fork we are loaded with deals around the store that will save you a buck! Also check out the Root’s best selection of wine & local brews! Also call ahead for large orders of fried chicken and we will have it ready for you! Shop the Fork & save time, money & taste local! Sign up to win a Eric Church Concert Tickets on line! Organic Rhubarb

1

$ 99 lb.

Taste Local

High Desert Butter

2 4

$

Save!

Grill’em

Sweet Dark Red Cherries

4

1

$

1

$

for 1lb.

Hass Avocados

$

each

Dutch Farms Mild Cheddar

Fryer Drums & Thighs

lb.

99

lb.

Save!

Sweet Cantaloupe

3

$

each

Black Coffee Coffee Beans

10

¢ $ 8 oz.

16

99 $

12 oz. bag

Taste Local!

5

lb.

3

$

lb.

10

99 $

Wild Caught

5 oz.

3

Assorted

Valu Pak

Sweet Nectarines

Sweet Corn on the Cob

Roma Tomatoes

Personal Watermelon

BFM Country Style Sausage

Black Angus Round Steak

3

Delicious

4 3 Grill’em

Salad Time

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Sweet Apricots

Sweet Onions

Fresh Express Coleslaw

Black Angus Petite Sirloin Steaks

3

$

lb.

$

lb.

1

lb.

1

lb.

1

$

14 oz.

Great Snack

Grill’em

Save!

Bakery Fresh Turnovers

Reser’s Macaroni Salad

Organic Chicken Drumsticks

3

$

Save!

9

each

3

USDA Choice

USDA Choice

John Morrell Meat Franks

Bone-In Pork Riblets

Black Angus Chuck Roast

lb.

1

$

$ 99 lb.

Save!

Black Plums

Crisp Celery

Blend & Drink!

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Boars Head Honey Sliced Ham

8 Piece All Dark Chicken

Lemons & Limes

Eggo Waffles & Pancakes

Munster Cheese

1

lb.

3

$

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2

In Our Deli

4 Thighs, 4 Drums

4 3 Corona Time!

Assorted

Kiwi Fruit

Hunts Snack Pak

Food Club Fruit Snacks

Nabisco Chips Ahoy

Tony’s Pizza

6

2 $1

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1

$

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$ 99 8 ct.

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$

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2

$

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5

Wide Awake Coffee & K-Cups

3

$

15-16 oz.

3

$

12 oz. & 10 ct.

Assorted

Beehive Hatch Chili Cheese

5

$ 99

lb.

Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Bars

lb.

USDA Choice

$ 99 Save!

lb.

$ 99

lb.

Skippy Peanut Butter

for lbs.

In Our Deli

7

2

Delicious

4 3

$ 99

lb.

lb.

$

12 oz.

USDA Choice

$

9

Breakfast Time!

Delicious

lb.

$ 99

Black Angus Flank Steak

$ 99

Northwest Grown

2

4 ct.

$ 99

4

lb.

Bone-In

$ 99

$

In Our Deli!

$

Boars Head Provolone Cheese

3

$

2

$ 99

lb.

Assorted

$

Prairie Fresh Shoulder Steak

$ 99

Delicious

$

each

Black Angus Ground Chuck

Delicious

ears

99

Take & Bake!

Great Snack!

$

Local Bedding Plants, Tomato Plants, Hanging Baskets! Plant Local!

BFM Pepperoni Pizza

Organic Girl Salads

PCM Bratwurst

$

Alaska Halibut

lb.

Delicious

Nabisco Honey Maid Grahams

4

$

10.4 oz. Selected Flavors

12.2-14.4 oz. Assorted

We Sell Black Angus USDA Choice Beef, Perfect for the Grill! 19 Crimes Aussie Wines

8

$ 99

750 ml.

Assorted

Whitehaven Sauv Blanc

13

$

99

750 ml.

New Zealand

Butternut Rose

6

Benziger Rose

6

Portugal Red Blend

5

$ 99

$ 99

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750 ml.

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Cascade Sparkling ICE

9

$ 99

12 pak.

Assorted

Frito Lay Lays, Doritos, Tostitos

$

3

bag

Party Size

10% Off When You Purchase 6 or More Bottles of Wine, Mix or Match! Casa Santo, Lisonita Topo, Bons Ventos

7

$ 99

750 ml. Portugal

Founders All Day IPA All Day Vacay

1399

$

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Bozeman Brewery Solar Power Super

9

$ 99 6 pak.

Taste Local!

Angry Orchard, Truly, Twisted Tea

6

$ 99

6 pak. Save!

Coors Light, Coors Lite, Bud Light

1699

$

& Bud

18 cans

Busch & Busch Light, Keystone Light

1799

$

30 pak. Save!

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Acuma Red Blend

9

$ 99

750 ml. Spain