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County health officer releases COVID statement On Thursday, August 12, the Ravalli County Public Health Department released an update on the COVID-19 situation from County Health Officer Carol Calderwood, M.D. “Ravalli County Public Health (RCPH) expects a continued secondary COVID spike as schools resume and as other activities continue to open,” wrote Calderwood.

“However, we believe our community is in a much better situation than this time last year. We have partial community immunity, better testing and treatments, and lower percentages of serious illness and death. Our medical facilities have extremely solid plans in place.”

Calderwood also wrote that, “RCPH and other county leaders desire nothing more than continued movement toward normalcy, for the sake of mental and economic health.

To this end, we ask each person to do as much as they each can to limit spread of communicable diseases this fall and winter.

CDC guidance for K-12 is based on current scientific evidence and lessons learned from schools implementing COVID-19 prevention strategies. Public Health believes these guidelines to be a best practice for the nation as a whole and recommends Ravalli County residents, at a minimum, follow the Board of Health recommendations: “1. Everyone wash their hands often; 2. If an Employee, Teacher or Student is sick, stay home; 3. It is the personal choice of Parent(s), Students, Teachers and Employees to wear a mask or not; and 4. Encourage tolerance and respect of personal choices.

See COVID, page 15

West Fork river access project to begin Limited parking and short delays may impact boaters The Bitterroot National Forest announced today that work will begin next week on the West Fork River Improvement Project at the West Fork boat launch site. The project which will enhance recreation opportunities and provide education on resource conservation was approved and funded earlier this year by the Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).

The West Fork River access site and boat launch is located just downstream from the West Fork Ranger Station and is a popular site for floaters, fishermen and women, and visitors wanting to enjoy the beauty of the river. Currently, the site includes an outhouse, boat ramp, and parking area.

Visitors have also created trails that provide river access upstream and downstream of the boat launch. The project is a partnership between Bitterroot Trout Unlimited, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and the Forest Service.

Beginning next week, volunteers will See WEST FORK, page 15

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Governor visits Summit Career Center in Stevensville

by Michael Howell

Governor Greg Gianforte was in Stevensville last week where he stopped in at Fort Owen Ranch to check in on activities at the Summit Career Center. The nonprofit organization started by ranch owner Myla Yahraus is designed to provide financial, emotional and spiritual support to people trying to improve their own lot in life by moving away from entry Governor Greg Gianforte asked questions of everyone on his tour of the Summit Career level minimum wage Center in Stevensville, including founder of the non-profit program Myla Yarhaus, every jobs into higher staff member and all the program participants. He also gave words of encouragement level career-oriented to the students, especially to those looking at potential self-employment recounting his employment that can own meteoric rise from a business born in a garage on a shoestring budget to become support a family. one of the largest employers in the state. He still uses the original internet domain See SUMMIT, pg 3 name he made up for himself at the time: bozeman.com. Photo by Michael Howell.

Celtic Games this weekend After a 2020 hiatus, the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering (BCGG) is back, bigger and better than ever for 2021. The annual event produced by the Bitterroot Celtic Society will be on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22 this year. Held on the beautiful grounds of the Daly Mansion just outside of Hamilton, it’s a weekend full of Celtic

music, dance, athletics, culture and family fun.

Society president Cheryl Tenold. “And

“We’re so happy to be able to bring the event back this year,” said Bitterroot Celtic

we’re excited that this year we will have more entertainment, more athletes, more food and

merchandise vendors than ever.”

Over its 12 years, the Bitterroot Games has grown to be the biggest Highland Athletic Competition in the state of Montana.

Athletes travel from all over the Pacific Northwest to don their kilts and compete in contests such as Weight See CELTIC, page 2

Howell authors book on battle over Mitchell Slough Michael Howell, former publisher of the Bitterroot Star, has written a book titled “Saving the Mitchell” which has just been released by Stoneydale Press of Stevensville. The non-fiction book was authored by Howell, who for the past 35 years worked as the publisher of the Bitterroot Star located in Stevensville. Howell spent 10 of those years in a legal battle to save a branch of the Bitterroot River from privatization by a group of wealthy landowners who wanted it for their own exclusive fishing paradise.

The Mitchell Slough, originally known as the Right Fork of the St. Mary’s Fork of the Bitterroot River, is a 16-mile-long

spring-fed stretch of the Bitterroot River that meanders from just north of Corvallis to just south of Stevensville. In the early 1990’s two young men, who had fished the waters of the Mitchell all their lives, decided to test Montana’s Stream Access Law by fishing in this area that had been closed to the public by landowners who put up barbed wire and “No Trespassing” signs along its banks.

Howell got involved when the two men came to him at his newspaper office and asked for some publicity about the issue. Howell wrote some articles about an incident in which the two were cited for trespassing and later See MITCHELL, page 6

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Celtic Games: Highland Games, music and more continued from page one

over Bar, Weight for Distance, Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Hammer Toss, and Stone Put. The adult competitions are all held on Saturday (pre-registration required; rules and registration at bcgg.org), and juniors and kids are on Sunday (sign up onsite). Competition locations are scattered throughout the grounds so that the spectators can see it all and cheer on the athletes. In addition, there will be demonstrations of the popular Irish team sport of hurling on Saturday.

Celtic dance is always an important part of the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering. “There will be lots of Scottish Highland and Irish dance performances, demonstrations, and classes throughout the weekend,” said Gary Bladen, coordinator of dance events at the BCGG, “including introductory classes that anyone is welcome to participate in.” Among other group and individual dancers, local favorites the Missoula Highland Dancers and the Missoula Irish Dancers will be performing.

This year, the musical entertainment expands to two stages. In the original music tent, three favorite bands from past years –The Harp Twins, Swagger, and TopHouse – are joined by the Celtic folk rock group House of Hamill from Philadelphia, new to the BCGG this year. The new Gazebo Stage will feature the traditional group Teton Skye, harpist Hunter Koss, and fiddler Max Armstrong. All of these musical acts will be performing throughout the weekend.

Of course, no Highland Games would be complete without bagpipes and drums – and this year there will plenty of them! According to pipe and drum coordinator Robert Lynn, “Though this past year has been a tough one for pipe and drum bands because of lack of access to performance and practice venues, the turnout of bands, pipers, and drummers for this year’s Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering will be exceptionally high.”

There will be at least 8 pipe and drum bands, plus many individual pipers and drummers, turning out and playing across the grounds throughout the weekend.

Unique shopping opportunities will abound with at least 20 merchandise vendors offering a wide array of Celtic-oriented products, including jewelry, clothing, gifts, and décor. The Bitterroot

Celtic Society will also have a merchandise tent featuring commemorative items such as BCGG shirts, glassware, souvenirs, and for the first time a limited-edition 2021 BCGG poster, signed and numbered by the artist.

Food and drink will be available from a multitude of food vendors who will be selling a variety of tasty delights. In addition, beer and mead from local breweries will be for sale. For those interested in sampling several types of mead or comparing Scotch vs. Irish whiskeys, there are several guided tasting sessions scheduled throughout the weekend. Tickets for the tasting sessions can be purchased at the Celtic Society’s merchandise tent at the event.

The Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering is also a popular occasion for a “gathering” – a kind of family reunion – of many Scottish and Irish clans.

At least 27 clans will be pitching tents in the clan village this year, sharing their family histories, and welcoming visitors and perhaps some long lost relatives.

A free Saturday night cèilidh, from 7-10 p.m., is open to the public. A cèilidh (céilí in Irish) – pronounced “kay-lee” – is an informal, festive party with music, dancing, singing, and storytelling. Everyone is welcome to attend and even to share their talents at the cèilidh. Gates are open for free admission to all starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Sunday morning opens with a “Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan” non-denominational church service at 9 a.m. This traditional Scottish-American service is steeped in Scottish heritage, and all are welcome to attend.

A moving memorial to those who have passed

Have your best summer

away in the past year will be presented at each day’s Grand Parade and Opening Ceremony. The massed pipe bands will play Flowers of the Forest, a tune so revered that many pipers will perform it in public only at funerals or memorial services such as this, while the names of lost loved ones are read. Names to be read at the Flowers of the Forest ceremony can be submitted at bcgg.org, or at the information tent at the BCGG. Unfortunately, another crowd-pleaser from past Games, the Order of Epona with its jousting knights, ladies, and noble steeds, had to cancel their appearance this year due to their members being COVID quarantined in Colorado. Tenold said that they’ll be welcomed back in a future year.

Volunteers are always needed to keep the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering and other events of the Bitterroot Celtic Society running (such as operating the gyro booth at the Ravalli County Fair), says Tenold. “This is an allvolunteer organization, and new members and volunteers are always welcome, year-round. There are jobs to fit everybody. We’d love to have you join our group of dedicated members. Besides free admission to the event, you’ll get the satisfaction of working with a great group of people and knowing you helped make it happen.” Information about the Bitterroot Celtic Society and volunteer opportunities can be found on the society’s website, bcgg.org.

The Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday – followed by the free cèilidh from 7-10 p.m. – and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. General admission for ages 12 and up is $10 ($8 with military ID) on Saturday and $8 ($5 with military ID) on Sunday, or a weekend pass for both days is $15. Kids 11 and under are free. Limited parking, if available, on the Daly Mansion grounds is $10 (handicap parking is free with permit), but parking is free at Hamilton High School with shuttles running continuously from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Note that dogs are not permitted on the grounds.

See bcgg.org for more information about the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering.

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Summit Career Center: workforce development continued from page one

Yahraus said the Summit Career Center’s available in the desired fields. They work with goal is to provide a helping hand to people ranging in age for 18 to 55 years old. motivated individuals who have a passion But the program is much more than a job to change the current direction of their search operation. Cunningham said that the lives. “Through personal, economic and program starts out with six weeks of “personal spiritual development, our students will development” training, in which they learn have the opportunity to become leaders some of the things that aren’t generally taught for their families and their community by in job training classes and only learned later abolishing relational, economic, and spiritual in “the school of hard knocks.” barriers through career and community Once a career path is chosen that suits development,” she said. their skill set and interests, the students are Since purchasing the property, Yahraus has given a space at the center to work and some worked with the State of Montana to upgrade help in maneuvering through the online the one-acre state park that is home to the career training classes in which they gain remaining buildings at the old fort. She also certification in their field. allowed for the installation of a much-needed Myla Yahraus, owner of Fort Owen Ranch and founder of the Summit The help doesn’t end when the students parking lot next to the historic site. She also Career Center, explains to Governor Gianforte what inspired her to create graduate with a certificate, however. There the center and what she hopes to accomplish with the program. Photo by worked with Fish, Wildlife and Parks to settle Michael Howell. is the follow up. There is help with the job the long disputed (by the previous owner) use applications and in writing resumes. The think you might be good. It provides down-to-theof the property as an “unofficial” fishing access center works closely with local businesses to bone personal coaching, evaluation and training site. FWP has purchased the site and has a plan provide the kind of workers they need. so you can find and develop your best gifts. The for significant improvements. Part of the deal “We don’t want to spend all the time and effort CrossPurpose model has been duplicated in other was to name it the John Owen fishing access site. training someone for work that is not available,” cities across the country including Memphis, Yahraus has deep respect for the history of the said McKay. Nashville, Norfolk VA and now Stevensville. ranch and the man who established it.

The center’s second class started in June According to Jaqueline Stevens who helps The ranch began in 1850 when John Owen, of this year and graduation is set to take place manage the career center, the school has doubled a former Army sutler (or trader), purchased around Thanksgiving. Currently they have two in size from the first class last year to the second. property settled by the Jesuit missionaries in people studying to become home inspectors, one She said some additions to the facility would be 1841. He was invited to the valley by Salish and veterinary technician, a dental assistant, one required to accommodate the growing numbers, Nez Perce Indians. in graphic arts and one working on computer “But we are ready to do that.” she said work on Yahraus has taken the words, “love they languages. Some of the many other career the installation of another bathroom was already neighbor as thyself” to heart. It’s what she training courses available include medical underway. admires about John and Nancy Owen, the ranch’s billing and coding, certified nursing assistant, Retired school counselor Kristi McKay, who first owners. office administration, legal secretary, banking serves as a career coach at the center, said, “I Star sixth 6.25” wide x 7” high / $120 It describes on the organization’s website how bookkeeping, commercial driver’s license, like supporting people in transition to a life-long “Mr. Owen, along with his beloved Shoshone wife electrical, plumbing, landscaping, sheet metal career that can support a family.” She and coNancy, built Fort Owen as a trading post. During fabrication and more. worker Tod Cunningham help the students sort their stewardship, John and Nancy labored “I commend you on your vision,” Governor out their desires and interests in their search for continuously to improve farming, ranching, Gianforte told Yahraus, “and I‘m impressed by meaningful employment. They help identify the logging and other industries, some of which are the impact that you are going to have on so many person’s current skill sets and try to match it with still in practice today. And because of John’s lives as you grow. It makes realizing the American a suitable career. They also help by researching friendly and generous nature, the Fort Owen Dream more attainable.” companies to make sure employment is also served as a respite for weary travelers and a refuge to nearby Salish and settlers from marauding Blackfeet Indians.

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Forest to host public meeting on Climbing Management Plan The Bitterroot National Forest will host a third public meeting on Wednesday, August 18th from 6:00-8:30 p.m. to share information regarding the development of a forest Climbing Management Plan (CMP). The virtual meeting will be held on Zoom. See below for instructions and a link to join the meeting. Similar public meetings (virtual) were held in June and July.

In addition to being an opportunity to learn about and participate in the process of developing a climbing plan, next week’s meeting will cover the following agenda topics:

• Summarize what we heard at the last meeting • Present and discuss recommendations for raptor management guidelines related to climbing • Presentation on the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) and its use for recreation planning • Small group discussion on types of climbing and how they relate to the ROS • Summarize small group discussions and wrap up In May, the forest published an interactive Story Map to provide an information hub for those interested in climbing management.

The project included input from community

members and represents the beginning of the process for a CMP. Once completed, the plan will describe the desired condition for responsible climbing activities across the forest, considering the need for maintaining recreation access while also providing for appropriate cultural and natural resource protections.

To join next week’s Zoom meeting click on the link below and enter the following meeting ID (949 5290 2024) and passcode (548820) –https:// umontana.zoom.us/j/9495290 2024?pwd=MVhCcFdVZXd0Sk RFNm5MVmF0MDY2dz09. To view the Climbing Story Map, visit https://arcg.is/riqW5.

For more information, contact the Stevensville Ranger District at (406) 777-5461.

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be installing a new picnic table, benches, and improving the user-created trails to meet ADA accessibility standards. Benches will be located along the trails and will provide river access/viewing both upstream and downstream. A new interpretive sign that will discuss the eight native fish species in the West Fork of the Bitterroot River and the conservation efforts achieved to improve the condition of the native trout, will be installed at a later date. Trapper Creek Job Corps students will also assist with the project.

There will be loads of gravel dumped at the site next week along with a mini excavator and skid steer working at the boat launch. The public should expect short delays in the parking area while volunteers and crews move gravel. There will also be limited parking during the project for vehicles and trailers. Work is expected to be completed by the end of August.

The inspiration for developing this project was initiated by Trout Unlimited as an opportunity to promote river conservation education and to help remember Dave Campbell, a longtime TU member and West Fork District Ranger, for his contributions in natural resource conservation and specifically river conservation. For more information contact the West Fork Ranger District at 406-821-3269 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/ bitterroot.

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Book Signing and Reading At Historic St. Mary’s Mission & Museum

Friday, August 27, 2021 Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet five authors of local history for a book signing from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Gift Shop. Authors Jane Lambert, Jim Harmon, Bill Turner, Larry Strate and Rosie Bosse will do a short reading from their books.

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Bitterroot in midst of employee shortage

by Nathan Boddy

COVID-19 pandemic has left its fingerprints all over the employment shortage. It has made housing in Montana difficult for workers to find or keep, caused fear about returning to the workplace, and continues to upend some people’s plans for school and childcare. These may be just a few of the issues that have driven people to choose not to even look for work.

According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, the state’s unemployment level sits at 3.8%, nearly matching prepandemic levels, meaning that people have chosen not to look for work. A quote from the DLI website shows just how concerning the lack of workers can be for the overall economy. “Today, the biggest threat to Montana’s economy isn’t the virus – it’s a critical labor shortage affecting nearly every industry.”

While there will be no simple fix to the shortage of workers, perhaps the best piece of advice is offered

by Jodi Wright as the Chamber of Commerce. “Be nice to your people.

They showed up to work.”

The Bitterroot Valley is hiring. It’s hard not to notice the ‘now hiring’ signs that have popped up all over the Bitterroot Valley. In Hamilton, businesses up and down Highway 93 advertise positions that come with incentives and wages that would have been shocking only two years ago. Despite the incredible opportunities for employment, however, there is a clear and persistent shortage of labor. Multiple factors are undoubtedly causing the employee shortage, many of which are being felt nationwide.

Nonetheless, businesses in the Valley are feeling the pinch.

“Almost every business Local business advertises signing bonus incentive for new employees. Photo by Nathan Boddy. has a sign that says ‘hiring,’” boils down to stagnant wages, desire Mitchell, at the Chamber of says Jodi Wright, Office Manager for better working conditions and Commerce, agrees that it would at the Bitterroot Valley Chamber better work/life balance. be difficult to compete with those of Commerce. She sees firsthand Writes Spiggle, “Perhaps businesses which have the deepest how the shortage is affecting the states stopping the additional pockets. “There’s a lot of movement Chamber’s more than 400 members. unemployment benefits isn’t about (of employees) because there’s In April of this year, the Chamber employers not wanting to pay their differences in the wages.” He embarked on a project to create a list workers more; rather, it’s about points out that any job seeker can of job openings offered by Chamber employers not wanting to face the see for themselves the pay rates as members. Wright, and Chamber possibility that employees now have advertised in the fronts of many Director Al Mitchell, figured they the upper hand.” stores, and would get 10 or 12 openings on the At present, job seekers in the may not find list. Instead, they ended up with over Bitterroot Valley do have the upper minimum 40 in only a few days. hand, especially in a region where wage to The reasons for the shortage are housing has become increasingly be all that not easy to pin down. Many, like difficult to secure, and many of the attractive by Governor Greg Gianforte, have new arrivals from outside the area comparison. expressed the idea that government may have jobs working from home, “They are assistance has removed the impetus or have already retired. The end posting them for many people to work. Gianforte, result is that many local businesses on their whose administration ended the are scrambling to fill positions from signs, $14-15 $300 in weekly extra unemployment a diminishing pool of prospective an hour. If I benefits on June 27th, has said candidates, while experiencing were making that the extra benefits were, “doing an increase in demand for their $9 an hour, more harm than good.” Whether or services. All of this is occurring I’d be going not increased unemployment was while only some businesses are able over there a contributing factor, Tom Spiggle, to offer higher starting wages for too.” an employment lawyer and Senior unskilled labor, leaving others out of Without Contributor at Forbes Magazine, the game. a doubt, the Sign in the door of a local restaurant. Photo by Nathan Boddy. asserts that the issue essentially

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Mitchell: saving a public treasure continued from page one acquitted and that is the beginning of a fascinating saga of the fight to save Montana’s river and streams from privatization. The case gained national attention as it morphed into one of the landmark cases in the history of Montana’s Stream Access Law. The fight involved numerous legal complexities that were ably sorted out and addressed masterfully by the late Jack Tuholske, the legendary environmental attorney to whom the book is dedicated. The author’s account in “Saving the Mitchell” helps us track the crucial roles that a free press and an active citizenship play in a functioning democracy and how, working in tandem and with a great deal of luck, they were able to achieve both social and environ-

mental justice in this case.

“No one else could have told this story with as much clarity, accuracy and insightful nuance as Michael Howell has done,” writes Greg Pape in the Introduction. “If the news is a rough draft of history, then Michael’s work over the years as a reporter has helped produce that rough draft. But ‘Saving the Mitchell’ is not a rough draft. It is a clarification, a wellwritten and well-vetted true story, a book that will take its place among the significant books of Montana history and literature. It is also a reminder of the vigilance that is necessary to good citizenship.”

The poetry of Greg Pape, a

former Poet Laureate of Montana, is sprinkled throughout the 145-page book, which also contains a number of photos, maps and other related material. The book retails for $19.95 and can be purchased by contacting Michael Howell directly at michaelonburntfork@ gmail.com or Stoneydale Press, 777-2521. The book is also available at Browsing Bison bookstore in Stevensville and Chapter One Book Store in Hamilton.

Growth Through Agriculture grant & loan program funding cycle open GTA preapplication submission deadline is Monday, October 4 The Montana Department of Agriculture is announcing the opening of the 2021 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. Montanans interested in innovating or expanding agricultural businesses are invited to apply for funds through the state grant and loan program.

“The Growth Through Agriculture program has helped hundreds of Montana

businesses add value, scale up, and access new markets,” said Acting Director Christy Clark.

“I am looking forward to seeing another round of innovative ideas and value-added proposals that will continue to elevate our agricultural economy here in Montana.”

The GTA program was established by the legislature to strengthen and diversify Montana’s agriculture industry by developing new agricultural products and processes. GTA grants and loans are awarded by the Agriculture Development Council, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. GTA funding requires the investment of at least $1 in matching funds for every $1 in grant or loan assistance received.

Pre-applications for funding are due October 4th. Selected proposals from pre-applicants

will be invited to submit a full application for funding in January. Information on submitting a pre-application, program guidelines, FAQs, and previously funded projects can be viewed online at agr.mt.gov/ GTA. Applicants may apply for grants up to $50,000 and loans up to $100,000. Examples of eligible project activities include equipment purchases, construction costs, advertising and promotion, and consultant services. Those interested in applying can join a technical assistance call facilitated by the Department on August 24th from 12 – 1 p.m.

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Journalist Michael Howell has written a book titled “Saving the Mitchell,” about the struggle to save Montana’s rivers and streams from privatization. Photo by Victoria Howell.

Homebuyer education class The Bitter Root RC&D announced that its next Home Buyer Education class will be held Saturday, September 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To request a registration package and reserve your place, email Angie at bitterrootrcd@ cybernet1.com or call her at 406-363-5450. The cost is $75 per household (up to 2 participants).

Full and partial scholarships are available. Space is limited.

Attendees must attend the entire session and participate in a one-on-one intake and financial counseling session prior to the class to qualify for the course certificate. This fulfills the education requirement of government insured or funded loans such as VA, FHA, MT Housing, NeighborWorks-MT, USDA Rural Direct and Guarantee, etc.

All registrations for the September class must be received by 3 p.m. on August 26; this includes the completed paperwork and payment. The one-on-one counseling sessions are scheduled as registrations are completed.

The Bitter Root RC&D provides the only HUDapproved home buyers education pre-purchase classes in Ravalli County. Housing Counselor, Sara Ann Briggs, is a HUD and NCHEC certified counselor.

Thank You

to the following businesses and organizations that helped make the 2021 Creamery Picnic such a success: •C&C Real Estate/Exit Realty Bitterroot •A2Z Personnel •First Security Bank •Valley Drug & Variety •Montana Farmers Union •Tin Can Bar & Draft Room •Burnt Fork Vet Clinic •Edward Jones – Hamilton & Stevensville •Yaskus Dental Clinic •Harper’s Bitterroot Valley Les Schwab Tires

•High Country Bar •Wiegand Sports USA •BE Forest Products •Whitesitt Funeral Home •Mann Mortgage •Maureen & Tonu Wali •Family Pharmacy •StoryBrook Medicine •TrailWest Bank •Farmers State Bank •Bitterroot Disposal •Wildwood Brewing •Harco Fittings

•Cash & Go Cars •Super 1 Foods •CHS Inc./Cenex •Ammo & More •Burnt Fork Market •Town of Stevensville •Stevensville Fire Department •Stevensville Police Department •Stevensville Public Works Dept.

•Stevensville Parks & Rec Dept.

And to all our amazing volunteers who worked so hard on behalf of the Stevensville community.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

Stevensville Made a Big Splash!

From the Stevensville Civic Club

“Always Working To Make Our Community The Best It Can Be.”

Opinion Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Literacy in the USA

“Less than half of Americans are proficient readers” (The Economist, 31 July 21, p. 18).

Ouch!

“Low Literacy Levels Among U.S. Adults Could Be Costing The Economy $2.2 Trillion A Year” (Forbes, 9 Sept. 2020).

Ouch again!

No wonder so many people are hung up on CRT -- Critical Race Theory, which, outside of law school, is simply a murky expression the Republican Party is pushing to scare people away from recognizing that true, factual, documented US history is as troubled as the history of any other country. For example that enslaved people were mostly forbidden to learn to read and write English because their enslavers knew that education is power.

No wonder so many people are hung up on “freedom,” whether it be not to wear a mask or to carry a gun or to home-school their children.

People who can’t read proficiently are most likely not to have the tools to think critically or objectively, so they latch on to whatever strokes their ego. If you can’t read well, you can’t be in control, and everyone wants to feel as if they’re in control.

If the above is true, we are failing ourselves, our children, and our country as a whole. If the above is true, American “exceptionalism” is NOT a good or responsible thing and we are NOT the greatest nation in the world. (To be fair, the US is not the only “advanced” country with literacy problems, but still … ouch!)

Mary Fahnestock-Thomas Hamilton

No ID = No Job, No Diploma

Where are our state and local services?

Throughout Ravalli County there are signs posted on the doors of local businesses: HIRING, HELP WANTED. However, people who would like to apply but lack a Montana ID or Driver’s License find that it takes about two months to get an on-line appointment with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) in either Ravalli or Missoula County.

There is no longer a published number for the Stevensville MVD. The state-level helpline said the local office could not staff the phone for incoming calls. When I ask why it takes so long to get an appointment, I am told that it is because of backlogs due to Covid-19; but when I wanted my Real ID in January of 2019 so I could travel without my passport, the appointments were about two months out then too, long before Covid-19 was an issue. And if this is really driven by the pandemic, the state received lots of money to mitigate the effects of the pandemic -- where has it gone?

Bitterroot People whoStar lack astaff current, government-issued photo ID cannot be hired legally, so if you are homeless, or were evicted with little notice, or have fled severe domestic violence without your papers, you cannot even seek work for months.

What can be done about this?

In a pro-business state like Montana, it seems like the legislature or governor’s office might consider adding money to the MVD budget so the hard-working

state employees could add staff where needed and guarantee no one waits more than two weeks for an appointment.

Will this end the worker shortages? No, but it would help able-bodied people who are desperate to be employed but cannot get an ID in a hurry. It would help people who are seeking to complete their high school equivalency diploma and who cannot take the test without a current, governmentissued photo ID. In fact, it takes less time for such people to prepare for the exam than to get an ID! Surely our government can afford to staff these state and local offices so that citizens can receive timely services, allowing them to enter employment, access training programs, or complete their high school equivalency diploma without painful delays. The individuals caught in this situation suffer, and so do their communities.

Dixie Stark Darby

Needless anger

Sadly, anger is prevalent in our world, and it doesn’t help for me to be angry too. But I am.

Here we go again, just after life started getting better. Covid is back in the news, although now it’s worse. The Delta variant is striking hard, far worse than Covid-19 itself.

Hospitals are once again filling beyond capacity, especially in states and regions where a majority have refused to vaccinate or mask. Places where too many have not listened to the science and facts, apparently too selfish to think about others.

For those who don’t mask, do you know the heroes? Do you know teachers/school support staff and the strain they experienced last school year? Do you know healthcare workers who are exhausted from the first round of covid, overwhelmed physically and emotionally? Do you know front line workers who’ve been risking their health and lives for a year plus, so you can buy groceries, gas, and other provisions?

Do you know families who have struggled to get through a pandemic with kids and parents at home juggling online school and work? Do you know people with at-risk health conditions? Do you know elders? Do you know children who have suffered from being away from their friends, school and normal life? Do you know someone, or several, who have died or suffered long term health or financial consequences due to covid?

There’s no shortage of accessible public health information and facts about covid. Yes, it does change, that is the nature of science. As we learn more, directives change, as does the virus itself. We’re fortunate to have access to information that helps navigate this devastating disease.

It’s clear that the best way to stop the spread of covid and its variants is to get vaccinated and wear a mask indoors, if you’re fortunate enough to live in a country with access to vaccines and masks. We got a brief respite from masking, but clearly we weren’t ready. The Delta variant is here, hitting hard. Even vaccinated people are getting covid, although their symptoms are milder, so they’re not seeking hospitalization.

The vaccine is working. It’s not 100%; no vaccine is, but its benefits far outweigh any risks.

How can the refusers be so selfish and, pardon me, ignorant? Do you

really want all our local businesses and employees to take another financial hit? Do you really want kids to have to stay home again? Do you really want hospitals to fill up again, putting a strain on all medical professionals and services, as if the first year weren’t enough? Do you want restaurants, businesses and services to have to close again? Do you want to be separated from your loved ones again?

This isn’t about personal freedom, it’s about personal responsibility.

Please think about someone besides yourself. Please get a vaccine and wear a mask. Try a little kindness and consideration towards others. It goes a long way in making the world a better place for all.

Amy Monteith Hamilton

Democrats aiding in China takeover

The Democratic Party is misleading America down a very, very dangerous path! Such leadership is forcing us into a financial disaster that America cannot survive! This year the federal government bailed out financially failing liberal state governments! The terribly misguided Democratically controlled legislative and administrative government branches are responsible! Such stupid things will likely get worse in the next 15 months!

The “Dumocrats” are paving the way for China to take over world leadership! I pray that voters will wake up in time for us to survive as the world leader!

Jerry Haslip Victor

Say no to SEL

Social Emotion Learning (SEL) and Brain-Based Learning are hitting the Corvallis schools in the fall. WHY? What happened to academics? Why is the school board wasting money on these two fads that claim to “fill the gap” in Corvallis’ children and “...replace what parents used to instill in them faith family beliefs and values?”

According to Karen Effrem, M.D., Jane Robbins, J.D., and Kevin Ryan Ph.D. in their March 2019, article, Social-Emotional Learning, K-12, Education as New Age Nanny State, ...”SEL represents progressive education’s greatest victory in its campaign to transform our public schools and the nature of America Itself...freeing it from the prejudices of family, church, and tradition.”

Go online, look up the article at Pioneer Institute Public Policy and read it.

Corvallis ranks # 16 according to Niche.com behind Hamilton Schools which are ranked # 9 and Missoula # 8. Ratings are based on state tests and reviews by actual students and parents. Test scores show, 48% of students are proficient in math and 54% in reading. The average SAT score is 1140 out of 1600, and ACT is 23 out of 36. The overall grade for the district is a B. Instruction costs 66% of the budget and support services 30%. Student/teacher ratio is 16:1 The district spends $9,452 per student and the average teacher salary is 52K. Money and lots of it are being wasted on supposedly “training”

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teachers to assume the role of psychologist and accumulate date not only on the child but on YOU, the parents. This data will follow the children from K-12 and you may not be allowed to see it. One mother is suing a school district over this fact.

This data could be harmful to YOUR CHILD in the future and even now.

Demand academics, not personality shaping, brainwashing, and manipulation that could be harmful to our children. Say NO to SEL collecting psychological/behavioral data on our children.

Helen Sabin Corvallis

Thank you for supporting Robert’s Run

On behalf of our race committee, I would like to thank everyone who made the third annual Robert’s Run a huge success on August 7th, 2021. From the beginning of this project, our community has been willing to help with every detail and the generosity of time and financial support has been overwhelming.

Our race committee, comprised of local volunteers, invested a significant amount of time and energy to make this race day a success. So, a huge thank you to Jake Jessop, Amanda Brady, John Hutchison, Jackie Day, and Marilyn Morris.

We would like to thank all participants whether they were in person or virtual. We had over 400 in person runners/walkers and over 800 total when the virtual participants are included. We are grateful for your time and financial commitment to making Robert’s Run a success.

We would like to thank all of our race sponsors: Hamilton Physical Therapy, Mountain Peak Dental, Rotary of Hamilton, Glenn Construction Company, and Trailwest Bank.

Additionally, we had so many local businesses support our race at the race supporter level. They gave of their time, their products or services.

These supports are: Super 1 Foods, Allegra Print and Imaging, Weber Builders, Anytime Fitness, Cheyenne Photography, Bitterroot Drone Service, Ravalli Electric Cooperative, Hamilton School District, and our national partners Nuun Hydration and Nike.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year, the first Saturday in August.

Doug Martin Race Director

Masks

I am against our schools requiring masks.

Air re breathed has no oxygenProven fact: every system in the body requires oxygen.

Masks don’t stop particles the size of a virus. They do harbor bacteria and all kinds of other nasties.

Masks are used only by those who are miss informed, living fear based.

Get past redicous. Fear and anxiety are not the driver we want to inspire.

No mask mandates!!! To wear a mask should be an individual choice.

I am a retired teacher.

Mathematics & Physical Education Toxann Olson Hamilton

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Gamblers Anon

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

WIC clinics

Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville.

The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library.Call 406-802-7180 for more information.

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.

Stevensville Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon will meet on Monday, July 5 at 7:30 in the library of the Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College.

Meetings will continue on the first Monday of the month until further notice. Anyone who has been affected by the disease of alcoholism in a family member or friend is welcome. For more info call Hazel at 239-0878.

Three Mile Coffee

Three Mile Coffee Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road.

Everyone is welcome. Good coffee, conversation and get to know your neighbors. All ages welcome. For information call Colleen at 7773710.

BitterRodders Cars

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.

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.

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 Senior Center

Serving meals at the Center Monday Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. You can still order and pickup meals to go on Monday from

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11 to 11:30 a.m.

Bridge every Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Pokeno 2nd and 4th Friday at 1 p.m.

For info or to volunteer call 642-3320.

Hamilton Senior Center

Open for lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday, serving from 11:45-12:30 p.m.

Canasta (Hand and Foot), Every Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Cards/ shufflers provided. $1.

Pinochle every Friday, 1:00 p.m. All supplies provided. $2.

The Center is located at 820 N. 4th Street.

Hamilton Golden Age Club

Pinochle, 1st & 3rd Mondays, 1:00 p.m. Coffee provided; no food please. $2.

Pinochle, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. Coffee provided; no food please. $2.

Light exercise Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10:00 a.m.

50 cents.

The Club is located at 527 South 5th Street.

Stevensville Senior Center

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 Pinochle Saturdays at 7 pm Afternoon Pinochle Fridays 12:15 pm Bridge Mondays at 12:15 pm

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

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.

St. Mary’s Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. (currently NO Mass scheduled for St. Joseph’s in Florence).

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 406363-3165.

Summer Meal Program

A free summer meal program is available for pick up every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon throughout the summer at the Stevensville Masonic Lodge, corner of E. 3rd and Church. Ths is available to any child, ages 0-18. Enrollment in Stevensville schools is not required. Pick up a week’s worth of food for breakfast and lunch, including milk and fresh fruit.

Back Country Horsemen

Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen meet in person on Thursday, August 19th at Coyote Coulee parking area. Program Speakers will be Wyatt Day and John Winters, members of UM’s first ever Wilderness Policy and Packing class and they will talk about their experiences in the class and on the pack trip. Our chapter provided funding for pack trip scholarships. Members and guests can socialize from 6:307:00 p.m. The meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Bring your own chair and provide your own dinner if you choose to, as there is no potluck.

For more information, please call Gene at 208-310-6326 or check out the website at www.bchmt.org/ bitterroot. Find us on Facebook at: Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BR BCH).

Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering

The 12th annual Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering will be held on August 21-22, 2021, on the grounds of the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. Celtic music, dance, athletic competitions, educational and children’s activities fill both days.

Merchandise and food and drink vendors. Free ceilidh dance party Saturday 7-10 pm. Park for free at Hamilton High School and take a free shuttle to the Daly Mansion.

See bcgg.org for info.

Saturday Series

On Saturday, August 21 at 11 a.m. Chris Weatherly, historic preservation specialist, will talk about why and how he built a replica of a Red River Oxcart for exhibition at Historic St. Mary’s Mission. Chris will show photos in St. Mary’s Chapel and describe how he acquired drawings and plans, along with constructing the cart.

A short walk will lead you to the Oxcart which is a replica of the first 2-wheeled cart to enter Montana.

Chris was involved with historic restoration at Monticello in Charlottesville, VA before moving to Montana. His preservation expertise includes contracts with MT Fish Wildlife and Parks from Virginia City to Chief Plenty Coup’s house in Pryor. He did interior and exterior restoration on a homestead cabin outside of Dillon for the Bureau of Land Management. Many historic features in Western Montana have benefited from his passion for history and the dedicated skills of Chris Weatherly.

Location: 315 Charlos Street, Stevensville ~ 406-777-5734 ~ No reservations needed.

Historic St. Mary’s Mission and Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for guided tours.

Stevensville Playhouse auditions

The Stevensville Playhouse Board is excited to let you know that some wonderful shows are in the works! Please see the event opportunities list below!

Cleaning Day Aug. 21, 10:00.

We love our young people but adults only, please!

The Outsider Auditions: Aug. 30 Performances: Oct. 15-24, 2021 On Golden Pond Auditions: Oct 25 Performances: Dec. 3-12, 2021 Showtime in Stevensville Dec. 31, 2021 Beehive the 60’s Musical Auditions: Jan. 24 Performances: March 4-20, 2022 Smile Auditions: March 21 Performances: May 6-22, 2022 Orphan Trains Auditions: July 11 Performances: July 22, 23, 24, 2022 Dracula Auditions: Sept.

6 Performances: October 14-23, 2022 The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Auditions: Oct.10 Performances: Dec. 2-11, 2022 Showtime in Stevensville Dec. 31, 2022 Take some time and listen to the radio production of “Flash Gordon”! Check the website: stevensvilleplayhouse.org or the facebook page for a free link to this show!

Saturday Series

On Saturday, August 21 at 11 a.m. Chris Weatherly, historic preservation specialist, will talk about why and how he built a replica of a Red River Oxcart for exhibition at Historic St. Mary’s Mission. Chris will show photos in St. Mary’s Chapel and describe how he acquired drawings and plans, along with constructing the cart.

A short walk will lead you to the Oxcart which is a replica of the first 2-wheeled cart to enter Montana.

Chris was involved with

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and volunteers to talk about what went well this year and what might be improved for next year. Pizza will be served. To RSVP or for more information contact Liz Cook, Civic Club President, at 880-2007.

Book Signing and Reading

Worship at 11:00 a.m.

In this Church there shall be no outcasts. historic restoration at Monticello in Charlottesville, VA before moving to Montana. His preservation expertise includes contracts with MT Fish Wildlife and Parks from Virginia City to Chief Plenty Coup’s house in Pryor. He did interior and exterior restoration on a homestead cabin outside of Dillon for the Bureau of Land Management. Many historic features in Western Montana have benefited from his passion for history and the dedicated skills of Chris Weatherly.

Location: 315 Charlos Street, Stevensville ~ 406-777-5734 ~ No reservations needed.

Historic St. Mary’s Mission and Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for guided tours.

Victor Museum Ice Cream Social

The Victor Heritage Museum will be holding its Ice Cream Social with Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

by OutWest Wagons Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 12:00 noon til 3:00pm. There will be Ice Cream, Cookies, Lemonade and Wagon Rides for you. This Social is a Thank You to the people of Victor and the Bitterroot Valley. Please, join us. Visit with your Friends and Neighbors. There is no charge.

Donations are welcomed. The Museum is located in downtown Victor on Main Street, 125 Blake Street. Please call us at 642-3997 or 363-3165 or E-mail us at victormuseum@cybertnet1.com for further information.

Stevensville High School Registration

High school registration for Stevensville High School will be August 24, 25, and 26 (8:30am3:30pm). Freshman and Sophomores registration will be August 24, Juniors and Seniors registration will be August 25 and if a student misses coming in on designated days, they may register on August 26. New students need immunizations, birth certificate and transcript when registering. Current students check your schedules in Infinite Campus. If schedules need to change, students should report to the high school office on their designated grade day.

Lutheran preschool BBQ

Our Savior Lutheran Preschool is throwing a BBQ! To celebrate the start of preschool, the Church invites registered students and their families—as well as families interested in registering—to enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs and all that good stuff. On Thursday, August 26, come from 5-7pm to check out the school while children play and meet new friends while someone else runs the grill. Dinner is served at 6pm.

Stevensville’s Our Savior Lutheran Preschool classes begin September 7 for three-year-olds and September 8 for fours. Parents may call 777-5625 weekday mornings Monday-Thursday for information or call Joyce Andrade anytime at 369-2536.

Our Savior’s early childhood program is designed to develop socialization and basic skills in boys and girls, ages three through five.

Games, songs, books, playtime, projects, and activities, promote skills, relationships, and a hunger for learning. The children interact with new people and new activities that lead to being ready for kindergarten. Best of all, they will find what they are craving—new experiences, new ideas, and new friends.

Our Savior, affiliated with the Lutheran Church––Missouri Synod, is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road, south of Stevensville off the Eastside Highway. Proceeding past Burnt Fork Market and beyond Burnt Fork Veterinary Clinic, at the curve, turn east onto Pine Hollow Road. Cross the tracks and the canal, and Our Savior will be on your left, marked by three crosses.

Our Savior, affiliated with the Lutheran Church––Missouri Synod, is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road, south of Stevensville off the Eastside Highway. Proceeding past Burnt Fork Market and beyond Burnt Fork Veterinary Clinic, at the curve, turn east onto Pine Hollow Road. Cross the tracks and the canal, and Our Savior will be on your left, marked by three crosses.

Civic Club meeting

The Stevensville Civic Club will hold a Creamery Picnic wrapup meeting on Thursday, August 26 at 6 p.m. at Kodiak Jax. This meeting is for Civic Club members

Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet five authors of local history for a book signing on Friday, August 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel. Authors Jane Lambert, Jim Harmon, Bill Turner, Larry Strate and Rosie Bosse will do a short reading from their books.

St. Mary’s Gift Shop is located at 315 Charlos Street in Stevensville. Call 406-777-5734 for more information.

Women Only Intro to Defensive Handguns

August 28 at 8:30 AM - September 11 at 5:00 PM For Women Only This 2-day course is for women with little or no experience with handguns, who may be frightened of handguns or who are considering acquiring a handgun.

The first day course is designed to assist you in choosing the right handgun – for you. It will also introduce you to the facilities of the Whittecar Range. There will be discussions on handgun safety, basic operation of revolvers,semi-automatic handguns, and the cartridges used in each type of handgun. The legal aspects of the use of force will be presented and discussed.

Handguns will be provided so that you may handle the different types and models. Ammunition will also be provided for a live fire session.

A self defense book, specifically for women, will also be provided.

The second day course will teach basic defensive shooting using the students own equipment. Safe gun handling will be taught and stressed. We will discuss various types of ammunition and the performance of each type. The class will be held at the Whittecar Range on Blodgett View Road. The class is limited to 10 participants. For an application or further information call Lee at 642-3590 or Jim at 360-8392. Successful completion of this two day course meets the education requirements for application to the state for a concealed carry permit.

Scarecrow Festival

Scarecrow Festival is coming October 1st and 2nd. Start designing your scarecrow and watch for more information after Creamery Picnic. Or for more information call Gretchen at River’s Mist Gallery 360-6716.

St. Mary’s Holiday Bazaar registration

Saturday, November 13th, 9:00am to 4:00pm. St. Mary’s Mission Parish located in Stevensville hosts a local bazaar featuring local artisans and crafters. Lunch and drinks will be available for purchase.

There will be a raffle and a 50/50 drawing. Vendors will be asked to donate 1 item to the raffle. This year each 10x10 space will be $35.00 and you must supply your own tables.

Contact Phyllis Green (916296-3435) for application, text message is preferred.

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Obituary

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

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Sales • Service • Parts Howard George ‘Sandy’ Sandford 300 W. Main • Hamilton

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Stevensville - Howard George “Sandy” Sandford loving son, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on August 3, 2021. He was born on the family ranch located near Helmville, Montana on February 22, 1930. Dad was known by his nick name, “Sandy” to most everyone. Although, some of his nieces called him “Uncle How Weird,” in fun.

Sandy is proceeded in death by his parents William and Bessie Sandford and his stepfather George Kimerly and his guardians Paul and Hilda Fitzpatrick. He is also proceeded in death by his brothers and sisters Annie, Ethel, William and Johnny Sandford and Betty, Rose, George, Ida, Darlene, Herbert, Evelyn and Henry Kimerly.

Sandy was a successful football player in high school being chosen to play in, one of the initial, East/West Shrine Games. We believe he played in the days of leather helmets and no facemasks. He was a huge University of Montana Grizzly booster. Mom and dad had season football tickets from 1986 to 2019, and rarely missed a home or playoff game. He attended Grizzly football games until he was 89 years old.

He spent many hours fishing the Missouri River below Hauser Dam. We grew up going on many camping vacations to river and lake fishing destinations in Montana including the Yellowstone, Blackfoot, Big Hole, and Jefferson Rivers.

Dad was quite honest, on a vacation to Disneyland, when eating at a restaurant in Anaheim, CA, the kitchen caught on fire and the restaurant was evacuated.

Dad was the only one that we saw that went back and paid the bill for the meal, that we didn’t get to

finish.

After graduating from Powell County High School in Deer Lodge, dad attended the University of Montana in Missoula, which was interrupted by his service in the Army from 1954 to 1956. Upon his return to the United States, he earned a degree in business from the University of Montana in 1956, which was known as Montana State University at that time.

On June 25, 1952 Sandy married his high school sweetheart, Joan Watson, and have been married for 69 years.

They raised two sons: John and David Sandford.

Dad is survived by wife Joan, son David, son John and daughter-in-law Vicki, grandchildren: Nick Sandford married to Jenelle, his great granddaughter Evelyn, Brian Sandford engaged to Kelly Mellot, and Kelly Sandford with partner Zac Hixson. Also survived by brother-in-law and sister-in-law Thomas and Davis Rainville, several nieces and nephews including nieces Andrea Clampitt, Lori Wright, Judy Meyer, Janne’ Joy, and Jannette Hale.

Professionally, dad worked for the Montana National Guard in Missoula and Helena, MT. His last job was a Property Manager at the United States Property and Fiscal Office Warehouse in Helena, MT. After retirement, Sandy and Joan moved to the Bitterroot Valley in Stevensville, MT. In 1986, they became involved in the VFW and Odd Fellows service organizations in the Bitterroot.

Memorials are suggested to Bitterroot Humane Association or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www. whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Death Notices Anna Mae Purcell Missoula - Anna Mae Purcell, 103, passed away in the afternoon, Thursday, August 12, 2021, at The Village Health & Rehabilitation. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory are honored to care for the family.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com Fran Dunbar Corvallis - Fran Dunbar, 69, of Corvallis passed away October 9, 2020. Memorial Services will be held on her

birthday, Thursday, August 19th, 2021 at 11:00 am at Grace Lutheran Church in Hamilton. Interment will take place at 4:00 pm on August 19th at the Corvallis Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Tony J. Rasch Hamilton - Tony J. Rasch, 76, passed away in the evening, Thursday, August 12, 2021, peacefully with family by his side. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory are honored to care for the family. Memories and

condolences may be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com William T. Frankenberger Stevensville - William T. Frankenberger, 69, of Stevensville passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home with his wife by his side. Private interment will take place at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www. dalyleachchapel.com.

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Chuck Stranahan’s

Flyfishing Journal

Catch, revive, and release The late Dave Campbell, who for many years did a superb job as the USFS District Ranger for the Bitterroot’s West Fork, was a friend of the river and the fishery.

We were discussing the West Fork’s fishery several years back over a cup of coffee when he made the observation that catch and release ought to be rebranded as catch, revive, and release. He was right.

“What good does it do,” he asked rhetorically (he knew he was preaching to the choir) “to catch, unhook, and dump a fish back into the water? We need to emphasize the need to revive the fish first.”

We had already discussed the need for a single barbless artificial hook regulation on the West Fork. We hoped that Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks’ upcoming formation of a West Fork advisory committee would address this issue. This was back in 2015 or so. FWP’s position is that barbless hooks are a matter for education, not regulation.

Dave and I went on.

Chuck

Stranahan

Start with a barbless hook “Regardless who’s doing it,” as noted biologist, entomologist, and flyfishing author Rick Hafele told me one day on the way back from a fishing trip, “Whether it’s you, me, a state biologist or the average angler, it takes more time to remove a barbed hook from a fish’s mouth than a barbless one.”

Rick is from Oregon and fishes extensively throughout the West. He is familiar with successful barbless regulations in several states and Yellowstone National Park. “Why don’t they have one here, at least on the West Fork?”

“I dunno,” I offered through a helpless shrug.

You don’t lose fish from fishing a barbless hook.

When the upswept area of the barb is squeezed down with a pair of small pliers or an angler’s hemostat, the hook penetrates clear to the bend rather than occasionally penetrating only as far as

the barb. Result: If the hook-set is in a good place, more fish are hooked more securely on barbless hooks than barbed ones.

The multiple-point hook or treble hook is a fish mangler. Lures with gangs of treble hooks are difficult to fish without maiming fish.

Why are they still allowed in a heavily-fished short piece of river that harbors native Westslope Cutthroats and Bull trout? Again, helpless shrug.

With one hand, grasp the fish firmly at the caudal wrist, or the skinny place where the body ends and the tail begins.

With the other, gently cradle the fish’s body behind the pectoral or front fins. If you’ve had the fish out of water even for a few seconds, point the fish upstream as you lower its head into the water at about a 45 degree angle. Hold it there for up to half a minute and you’ll likely see one big underwater blurp as the fish evacuates air from its upper gill chambers. Then, continue your firm grip at the fish’s tail while you hold it level the water.

Watch for gill activity to become rhythmic and strong. Watch too for the dorsal fin to regain its turgor. A flaccid, floppy dorsal fin is a sign of lactic acid buildup.

When that dorsal is upright and the fish is breathing well, gradually release your grip on the tail. When you watch your trout swim off, deliberate and strong, you know you’ve done your job well.

Revive begins with quick hook removal Keep the fish out of water for as little time as possible when removing the hook. Back to what Rick says: that’s easier when you start with a barbless hook.

And quick hook removal does not constitute reviving the fish. There are several hook release tools on the market that make a big deal of releasing the fish immediately while still underwater so they can swim off.

If you use one, and it makes hook removal easier, good for you.

But the fish you release might have toxic levels of lactic acid in its system. Chances are, if it is a good-sized one, it needs to be revived or the lactic acid buildup will kill it. It may not happen immediately. Knowing that it might happen should put an end to

By Jim Story, Bitterroot Audubon the false feel-good that comes from releasing a big, powerful trout Question: Huge flocks of waxwings appear in my neighborhood every day. Where do before it’s ready. all these birds go at night?

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Story?

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Answer: Like many birds, waxwings roost in trees and shrubs at night. Waxwings and other tree-roosting birds tend to prefer those trees/shrubs offering the most security (spruce, fir, arborvitae, shrubs with dense, tangled branches, etc.). Waxwings, Redwinged Blackbirds, House Finches, House Sparrows and many other species roost in flocks in selected trees during the winter months, while other species roost individually.

House Finches roost in dense evergreens, often in the top third of the tree. House Sparrows tend to prefer tall arborvitae, if available. Most of these resident species use the same tree each night.

But not all birds roost within tree canopies. Woodpeckers, wrens, and nuthatches roost in tree cavities, quail and partridges roost on the ground, and some vultures roost on cliffs. Starlings and Red-winged Blackbirds usually roost in trees but often roost in large numbers in cattails in late summer.

Roosting patterns are often much different during the breeding season: males of many birds, like Red-winged Blackbirds, roost alone on their territory during the summer but roost in large flocks during the rest of the year.

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COVID: Public health response continued from page one

“We ask schools and employers to continue to adapt and to support expected increased numbers of unplanned absences.

“Most of all, Ravalli County leaders hope that our community will start to come together to heal, realizing that everyone is fatigued and that each individual desires the best outcome for our society, despite various outlooks and points of view.

“Through this slow process RCPH will still be working every day to make recommendations for prevention, follow up on cases, and trouble shoot issues as they arise.”

After Calderwood’s statement was released, Dr. Marshall Bloom, Chief of the Biology of Vector-borne Viruses Section at the Laboratory of Virology at Rocky Mountain Laboratories, sent an email which contained the following request: “I appreciate this timely and informative announcement,” wrote Bloom. “Perhaps you can walk us through the process by which it was decided not to say anything about COVID-19 vaccination and how concerned residents might get

Montana Twenty-First Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Beasju Huckleberry Champlin Petitioner Cause No.: DV-21-231/5 Dept. No.: 2 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Beasju Huckleberry Champlin to Bijou Jean Champlin. The hearing will be on 9/2/2021 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County.

Date: 7/29/21 Paige Trautwein Clerk of District Court By: Amber M Deputy Clerk of Court BS 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 ___________________ RICHARD A. WEBER, P.C. 345 West Main Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 Telephone: 406/363-6888 Fax: 406/363-2972 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, RAVALLI COUNTY Nancy A. Haugen,

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immunized. I am a bit surprised that this was not even mentioned in the otherwise excellent letter.”

Dr. Calderwood responded: “Thanks Marshall. Good point, but it was implied in’partial community immunity’ and our current focus was more toward procedures in schools.

We can certainly follow it up up with another press release soon...”

From Katie Scholl, a member of the Board of Health, Bloom got this response: “I know the question presented to us at the BOH meeting involved masks. My personal focus was to provide the schools with something to work with due to the current environment and decisions being made by the schools. Honestly, I personally didn’t think to include vaccinations since Tiffany [Tiffany Webber, the Public Health Nurse] and her staff have been such a great job of getting the information about and access to vaccination. My personal apologies for the oversight.

FYI Dr. Calderwood wasn’t present at the meeting so she is just following our statement.

“Perhaps, Tiffany and her

in the Verified Complaint.

This is a proceeding to quiet title to the real property described below.

The real property affected by this suit is situated in the State of Montana, County of Ravalli, and is described as follows: Lot 8A, Amended Subdivision Plat No. 668, being a portion of Lot 1, Block 17, Original Townsite of Victor, Ravalli County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court this 28 day of July, 2021.

Paige Trautwein Clerk of the District Court BS 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 ___________________ LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON 345 W. Main Street PO Box 500 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: ( 406) 363-165 5 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JULIETA JERGINS, Deceased.

Case No.: DP-21-86 Dept. No.: 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed Estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Ernesto Jergins, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Lawrence D. Johnson, PO Box 500, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

Dated this 27th day of July, 2021.

Ernesto Jergins, Personal Representative BS 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 ___________________ MONT ANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAV ALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE EST ATE OF Gary R. Hettrick, also known as Gary Hettrick, Deceased.

Case No.: DP-21-65 Dept. No.: 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-

crew could step up media usage (radio, print news) to provide the vaccination access information.”

Bloom responded: “Thanks, Katie.

It just struck me as a little odd that immunization was not referenced, particularly since kids 12 and over are eligible. And of course, much of the vaccine supplies in the county is nearing expiry.

“I look forward to seeing some stepped up COVID-19 immunization information, and would be happy to assist in that effort. Some of the news stories are truly heartbreaking.

“And by the way, the WHO estimates that tens of millions of children around the world have failed to get the routine childhood immunizations. Has the BOH looked at the situation for those immunizations in our county?

Smallpox, measles, mumps, polio, rubella, and hep b are all pandemics that were vanquished with vaccines.

It would be beyond tragic to have those pandemics reawaken here.

“I appreciate your reply.

Marshall”

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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 Tara D. Wehrly, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D.JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court.

Dated this 3rd day of June, 2021 Tara D. Wehrly C/O Lawrence D. Johnson P.O. Box 500 Hamilton, MT 59840 BS 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 ___________________ Craig Mungas, State Bar No. 6746 Kelcie Peltomaa, State Bar No. 60058157 Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC 2809 Great Northern Loop, Ste 100 Missoula, Montana 59808 Telephone: 406-721-8896 Telefax: 406-541-8037 Email: craig@bjornsonlaw. com kelcie@bjornsonlaw.com Attorneys for Melissa Cote, Co-Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT H. RABE, Deceased.

Dept. No.: 1 Cause No.: DP-21-60 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed CoPersonal Representatives of the above-named Estate.

All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to: (1) MELISSA COTE, CoPersonal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC, 2809 Great Northern Loop, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808; and SCHANDOR STURGIS RABE-WOLF, CoPersonal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Christian, Samson & Basket, PLLC, 310 W. Spruce Street, Missoula, MT 59802; or (2) filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

DATED this 27th day of July 2021.

Melissa Cote Co-Personal Representative

Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC By: Craig Mungas Attorneys for Melissa Cote, Co-Personal Representative DATED this 13th day of July 2021.

Schandor Sturgis Rabe-Wolf Co-Personal Representative Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLC By: Bridger Christian Attorneys for Schandor Sturgis Rabe-Wolf, Co-Personal Representative BS 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 ___________________ John D. Greef ATTORNEY AT LAW 302 W. Main St. Sidney, MT 59270 (406) 360-8117 Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: David Keith Robinson, Deceased.

Case No.: DP-21-91 Department No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to John D. Greef, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, 302 W. Main Street, Sidney, MT 59270, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

DATED this 6th day of August, 2021.

John D. Greef, Personal Representative BS 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 ___________________ Montana Twenty-First Judicial District Court, Ravalli County In the Matter of the Name Change of Stephen George Moore Cause No.: DV-21-287 Dept. No.: 1 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Stephen George Moore to Skip Stephen Moore.

The hearing will be on 09/22/2021 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Ravalli County.

Date: August 3, 2021.

Paige Trautwein Clerk of District Court Janenne Sorenson Deputy Clerk of Court

BS 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 ___________________ MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HEIDI STROM, AKA Avery S. Strom, Deceased.

Cause No. DP-21-4 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed 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 Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, the Personal Representative, Jennifer Turner, Vice President, return receipt requested, at the Law Offices of LAWRENCE D. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 500, Hamilton, Montana 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court.

Dated this 28th Day of January, 2021.

CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK By: Jennifer Turner, Vice President P.O. Box 20, Orleans, MA 02653 BS 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 ___________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Stevensville will hold a public hearing during their Council Meeting on August 26, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the North Valley Library Community Room at 208 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana, 59870 for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding the Preliminary FY21-22 Budget.

The Town has completed its preliminary budget for FY21-22. A copy of the preliminary budget is available for review on the Town’s website, townofstevensville. com and at the office of the Town Clerk located at Town Hall. FY21-22 Final Budget Approval will be considered at the regular meeting of the Town Council on Thursday, August 26th.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the preliminary budget.

Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing via email to clerk@townofstevensville. com<mailto:clerk@townof-

stevensville.com> or US mail to Town Clerk, P.O. Box 30, Stevensville, MT 59870 before 5:00 pm August 26, 2021. Questions, comments or more information may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 406-777-5271.

Attest: Jenelle Berthoud, Town Clerk BS 8-18-2021, 8-25-2021 ___________________ Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 Phone: (406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTYFIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRENT ADRIAN WALSH, Deceased.

Case No.: DP-21-92 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Janice E. Walsh, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Cheeney Law PLLC, PO Box 212, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

DATED this 10th day of August 2021. /s/ Janice E. Walsh, Personal Representative BS 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 ___________________ LEGAL NOTICE ANTHONY L. ARELLANO, NOTICE IS NOW GIVEN, THAT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF MC 706-601, ET, SEQ, AND THE CONTRACT YOU SIGNED, THE CONTENTS OF YOUR STORAGE UNIT IS NOW SUBJECT TO AN OPERATORS LIEN. UNLESS THE ACCRUING BALANCE IS PAID IN FULL, AND ALL CONTENTS REMOVED FROM THE UNIT, BEFORE 12 NOON, AUGUST 27, 2021, THE CONTENTS OF THE STORAGE UNIT WILL BE REMOVED AND SOLD AT XTRA SPACE RV & MINI STORAGE, 350 OLD CORVALLIS RD., HAMILTON, MT, 59840, AT 1 PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021.

BS 8/18, 8/25

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