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Public Health Officer’s resignation in abeyance simply accept the resignation once a suitable replacement had been selected and received the required orientation and training. County Commissioner Jeff Burrows expressed some reluctance, saying he wanted to make sure that if she was going to continue to serve for some indefinite period that she was really committed to the job. “I just want to make sure if you are in, that you are all in,” said Burrows. Calderwood said that she understood his concerns and then said, “I’m all in.” Although public comment was supposed to be limited to a discussion of the Public Health Officer position and not get off on topics like wearing and not wearing masks, members of the public insisted on broadening the discussion. Many complained about the governor’s latest masking order and were critical of Calderwood

By Michael Howell

The concrete has been poured so the granite slab that will hold the Tribute Wall at Stevensville’s Veteran’s Park can now be installed by members of American Legion Post #94. The Tribute Wall will hold the names of every Stevensville resident who has made the ultimate sacrifice for their country while on active duty. Pictured l to r: Warren Price, Dorsey Decker and Ron Peeples.

Although the county’s Public Health Officer Dr. Carol Calderwood announced in a widely distributed email which was also sent to the press, her intention to resign in two weeks, the Board of Health, at a meeting on Tuesday, July 28, decided to hold the resignation in abeyance until a fully oriented and trained replacement is on board. Calderwood agreed to the arrangement. Calderwood had expressed in her letter of resignation a willingness to help the Board in the transition process. Board members Dr. Michael Turner and Roger DeHaan expressed doubt about being able to do that in two weeks and that a longer transition period would be necessary. A three-month transition period was proposed but then dropped. It was decided to leave the exact time-frame open and agreed to

for “blindly” accepting it. Some called the whole emergency a hoax. One constant refrain was that the situation was not a medical issue but a political issue and called for a political solution, not a medical one. Alan Lackey, for instance, said that so many businesses had been closed in the state that “the cure has become worse than the illness.” He too called for a political solution, saying, “We need someone not associated with outside people like the Governor and the CDC.” Some medical solutions were also discussed, however. The controversial alternative medical treatment using Hydroxychloriquine, promoted and used by President Trump, and the health establishment’s refusal to endorse it, was also a recurrent theme. As was the notion that the CDC was

See PUBLIC HEALTH, page 3

New Stevensville military 137-lot Burnt Fork Estates proposed for Stevensville memorial being installed As many readers have probably noticed, the Tribute Wall previously located at Veterans Park adjacent to the former Main Street Association building was removed some time ago and has not been reinstalled. The removal was motivated by the tree removal work and installation of the new information kiosk. At the time of removal, the American Legion Post 94 members were planning on using this opportunity to undertake some much needed repair and renovation work on the panels and attachments. Many of the name strips were needing replacement due to the weather effects and the panels needed to be repainted. However, the costs associated with this renovation caused the Post members to re-evaluate this early planning. The Tribute Wall was erected in the 2002-03 time frame to honor those local citizens who were and would be serving our nation on active military duty in the “War on Terror” which resulted from the attack on our nation on September 11, 2001. Over the years

since, eligibility for the placement of names expanded to allow for the placement of names of active duty personnel from outside the local area, thus greatly expanding the size of the monument. Post member Chuck Burgmeier said that Post 94 members have recognized that the “War on Terror” has now become our nation’s longest war with no end in sight and general citizen patriotism is greatly diminished from when the wall was originally erected. The question of what happens to the wall if the war ever ends has also been raised. He said the above reasons/ concerns have led the Post 94 members to decide on a major refocus of the Veterans Park to be that of a memorial to honor those Stevensville area citizens who have given their lives while on active military duty. Their decision has been proposed through Town Hall, Stevensville Civic Club and the Stevensville Garden Club. The major inscription will be more inclusive than just honoring the names of those KilledIn-Action (KIA) and is based on information extracted primarily from the three books published by a former Stevensville citizen,

Jack Bird, on WWI, WWII and Korea. However, the Vietnam and War-On-Terror names came from searching through local funeral home records. The list includes names from WWI and WWII as well as the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the War on Terror. The proposed inscription reads “DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE STEVENSVILLE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THEIR COUNTRY WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY” Burgmeier said that further research is required before any final decisions. They propose to visit the Saint Mary’s Mission staff and the Museum staff for possible leads and also want to use the Bitterroot Star. Anyone with any information concerning names you believe should be inscribed on this monument can contact either Chuck Burgmeier at (253)3807016 or Jerry Esmay at 7775517. Work has already begun on the project. According to Burgmeier, the concrete has been poured and a granite slab is being installed.

This drawing shows what the new military memorial monument at Veteran’s Park will look like. However, in addition to listing those killed in action, it will also list the names of all Stevensville citizens who have died while on active military duty.

By Michael Howell

The Town of Stevensville is reviewing a subdivision application for Burnt Fork Estates, a planned residential and commercial addition to the town that has already raised some notes of alarm amongst a few adjoining neighborhood residents despite the fact that no public meetings have yet been held to consider the project. The proposal, submitted by Dwight and Ralph Hooley of Burnt Fork Enterprises LLC in January 2020, is to create a 137lot subdivision on the 57.68-acre parcel, consisting of 78 single family lots, 43 multi-family lots and 16 light commercial lots. The development lies adjacent to Creekside Meadows subdivision and runs south along Logan Road to Middle Burnt Fork Road. The single-family lots are planned to go in adjacent to the Creekside Meadows subdivision and the multi-family lots will be installed to the south. The commercial lots will be developed on about 10 acres further south alongside Middle Burnt Fork Road. The subdivision is planned

to be completed in phases with a phase completed every other year starting with Phase 1 expected to be completed by December 31, 2022 and the final phases in by December 31, 2030. Burnt Fork Estates proposed phasing schedule: PHASE 1 = 13 LOTS – DEC. 31, 2022 PHASE 2 = 24 LOTS – DEC. 31, 2024 PHASE 3 = 19 LOTS – DEC. 31, 2026 PHASE 4 = 22 LOTS – DEC. 31, 2028 PHASE 5 = 23 LOTS – DEC. 31, 2030 COMMERCIAL PHASE = 16 LOTS – DEC. 31, 2030 For many years the land has been a grazing meadow for cattle. It was flood irrigated from diversions of creeks flowing from the southeast. When Ellison Cattle Company decided to subdivide the land in 2003, this 57.68 acres was included for the final three of the five original phases of the development. Ellison completed the first two phases of Creekside, but did not continue with phases 3, 4 and 5. So the land remains undeveloped, although it has been

annexed into the Town of Stevensville and zoned for residential use. Due to the passage of time since the original subdivision approval, the Town has determined that a new preliminary plat application is needed. When the Town of Stevensville annexed this property, they zoned it for single-family and multi-family use. R-1 single family zoning runs from Phase 1 of Creekside Meadows south to the quarter section line in the middle of the property. “We intend to leave this zoning intact,” it states in the proposal, “thus protecting the residential pattern of Creekside development and extending it well into Burnt Fork Estates.” R-2 zoning was applied to the remainder of the property running south to Middle Burnt Fork Road. The developers propose to leave most of the R-2 Zoning intact but are requesting a change to light commercial zoning for the southerly 10+/- acres adjacent to Middle Burnt Fork Road. The developers claim the change is appropriate, given the See SUBDIVISION, page 10

Burnt Fork Estates Preliminary Plat

The proposed Burnt Fork Estates subdivision is planned to be completed in phases on the east edge of Stevensville with a phase completed every other year starting with Phase 1 expected to be completed by December 31, 2022 and the final phases in by December 31, 2030.

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4H/FFA stock sale to be online By Jean Schurman

Extension agent Patrick Mangan and a committee of 4H leaders and volunteers have been working out the logistics of how to do the 4H/FFA Market Sale since the Ravalli County Fair was cancelled. According to Mangan, the committee has decided to hold a virtual sale for those members selling beef, dairy, swine, sheep, and goats. The sale is set to run from September 1 through September 5, 2020. Mangun said they are working with an auction company that has lots of experience. Buyers will sign up through a portal and will be able to view the animals and their owners. There is a convenient ‘bid’ button for each animal so all a buyer will have to do is hit the key to bid and then keep checking

Health Officer continued

giving out exaggerated numbers about the crisis. Some of the public spoke in strong support of Dr. Calderwood and praised the work she has been able to accomplish and asked her to reconsider and stay on. Others insisted that her expertise and experience were invaluable in moving forward and she should at least be kept on until a new officer could be fully trained. Deputy County Attorney Royce McCarty was called upon to explain the interweaving layers of authority involved in managing the COVID-19 crisis. He said the Governor had the legal authority under Montana law under Title 10 and Title 50 to declare a state of emergency. He said that under the public health laws that the governor did have the power to issue mandates and direct the local Public Health Officer to enforce it at the local level. So Calderwood has exercised that directive twice,

back to raise the bid if necessary. The members will be able to keep track of the bidding on their animals also by using this portal. The official weigh-in for the sale is the weekend of August 22 and 23. In order to comply with social distancing directives, only a few animals at a time will be weighed, giving the 4H/FFA members and volunteers plenty of room. After they weigh in, members will have their photos taken with their animals. These photos will go on the sale website along with a brief write up about the member and the animal to personalize their projects. The members also have the option of using their own photos on the site. According to Ravalli County 4H Facebook page, members wishing to sell in the virtual sale should notify their 4H leaders by this Friday, August

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he said. Once when she issued the stay at home order and once when she cancelled the county fair. Local legislative Representative David Bedey said that a lot of the vitriol being expressed towards Dr. Calderwood and the Board of Health was misplaced. He said the problem really lies with the legislature, who gave the governor this kind of authority. “I’m not happy with giving the governor absolute authority for an emergency of undetermined length,” he said. “We never imagined an emergency that would last an indefinite amount of time. We need to make it short term.” He also noted that once someone was granted this kind of power it was “hard to take it back.” He said it would take a bi-partisan effort to overturn the likely veto from the Governor if they did try to change it. “In the meantime, though,” said Bedey, “we need to live under the rule of law. We need to change the law and not beat up on the board members who are following the law.” Commissioner Burrows said that the current solution was

“worse than the problem.” He doesn’t wear a mask and says it’s because he is “not afraid of Covid.” But, he said, Dr. Calderwood was being made a sacrificial lamb or scapegoat by people. He said that from working with her from the beginning he was certain that she was not operating out of any political agenda. He said, “We need someone to stand up against the commissioners and maybe against the Board and do what is right.” He did say, though, that he didn’t think Calderwood was in it for the long term, but that she was willing to help transition and they should take her up on it, “whether it takes two weeks or four months.” The board finally voted unanimously to place the resignation in abeyance until a qualified replacement could be found and given the necessary orientation and training. It was also decided to appoint Public Health Nurse Tiffany Webber as Interim Public Health Nurse Director to replace Karyn Johnston who also resigned last week. The county will be advertising for a permanent replacement.

For those who want to specifically support one member but not buy an animal, there are ‘add-ons’. Mangan said they are still working on how to do this with the virtual platform and will have that information soon.

Correction

Last week we mistakenly wrote that the 4H program was not having livestock shows due to mandates from the state. This is incorrect. Ravalli County Extension Agent Patrick Mangun told the Star that it was actually a group of county 4H leaders and volunteers who decided that it was not safe to hold the livestock shows.

It was a busy weekend for American Legion Post 94. In addition to working on the new military memorial, they held the annual Duck Derby. And just before the start of the duck race, 2nd Vice Commander Dorsey Decker presented Boy Scout Troop #1117 leader Eathen Nittler with a $1000 donation. The American Legion supports many local youth activities. Cheryl Burgmeier photo.

AND THE WINNERS ARE... American Legion annual duck race derby was held Saturday and if you had a fast swimmer you have already been called! The winners will be on display at Potton’s Insurance office window in Stevensville. Cheryl Burgmeier photo.

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The 2016 Stevensville Growth Policy states, “... the Creekside Meadows and Twin Creeks subdivision have the potential to add an additional 255 water connections on lands currently within Stevensville town limits. This many new connections would bring Stevensville’s water system to capacity, requiring expansion in order to accommodate future annexations.”

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Obituaries Jo Mae Drake

Ronan, MT - Jo Mae Drake, loving, vivacious, creative, kind and selfless, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, has won her 20-year battle with Dementia and now celebrates her new and eternal life in• heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Jo Mae departed this world on July 30, 2020, age 86. Born in Missoula, MT, 9/30/1933, to Blanche and Charles Chase, Jo Mae grew up to become a determined, intelligent, talented and beautiful individual. She loved to learn and throughout her life was an avid reader. She played piano and violin and was a gifted artist. She attended Missoula schools and she was U of M Homecoming Queen in 1952. Jo Mae loved nature, and outdoor activities. She had boundless energy and loved to work hard at whatever she did. Jo Mae attended U of M, and Mayo Clinic, where she studied to become a Physical Therapist, until she married Glen Drake in 1954, a law student at U of M, Missoula. After their marriage, they lived in several Montana towns, finally settling in Helena, where Glen practiced law and ultimately became a State Senator. Jo Mae completed her BA from the U of M and began her teaching career in the late 1960’s, while raising their young family of seven children. There were always joyous family expeditions into the outdoors, camping, fishing, sledding, ice skating, and fun, music filled family gatherings

enhanced by the great food that Jo Mae would make. Glen and Jo Mae were married for 47 years and their happy home was always filled with love, music, and laughter. But Glen suffered from heart disease, and with Jo Mae faithfully at his side, they battled the disease for nearly 30 years, until his death in 2001. Jo Mae, now widowed, began a 20-year battle of her own, with ever worsening Dementia. She faced each day of this disease with her characteristic courage and love of life. Throughout her life, Jo Mae found joy in the moment, in the small things. And she loved to give others joy and to make them laugh. Books, music, sunsets, campfires, pinecones, loons, swimming in ice cold lakes, and chocolate cake--these were a few of her favorite things. She loved to make friends with strangers and to learn their stories, and to share the love of Jesus that overflowed from her heart. She leaves behind her family of seven children: Leslie DrakeRobinson (Tom), Hamilton; Glen Curtis Drake (Colleen), Helena; Charles “Chuck” Drake (Kathy), Tacoma, WA; Jeffery Drake, Corning, NY; Joel Drake, Seaside, OR; Patricia (Drake) Spurzem,

Marian Rebecca Donaldson

(Curt) Missoula; Carl Drake, (Irma), Missoula; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; her brother Norman (Annie) of Portland, OR. The family is deeply grateful for the loving excellent care Jo Mae received over the past year from the loving staff at Mountain View Care Center in Ronan, MT. A family memorial gathering will be planned at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel. com Memorials in Jo Mae’s name can be sent to the charity IDEA, a school in the Philippines founded by her nephew, Dennis Drake. Jo Mae volunteered there for four months in 2002, organizing the library. Ideadeaf.org

Carole Irene Clark Preston

Carole Irene Clark Preston, 78, of Stevensville, passed

away on July 30, 2020 in Missoula. Carole was born to Thomas and Irene Clark of Missoula on November 14, 1941. The Clark family moved to their Blackfoot ranch above Bonner in 1953. Carole graduated from Sentinel High School in 1959 and married Gary Preston in September 1960. They moved to their ranch north of Stevensville in 1964. Carole is survived by her children, Lynnette of Frenchtown, Charles and Kyle of Stevensville, as well as her sister Nancy Whitaker of Bigfork and brothers Thomas Clark of San Francisco and Gary Clark of Bonner.

Marian Rebecca (Walker) Donaldson, 73, of Sylva, passed away on July 17th, 2020 with her husband and son by her side, after a two year battle with cancer. A native of Haywood County, “Becky” graduated from Pisgah High School and raised her family in Canton. She was a dedicated employee at The American Enka Company, where she later retired and made her home in Sylva, NC. She is survived by her adoring husband Robert “Bobby” Donaldson, her son Douglas (Lisa) Marsh, stepsons Boyd (Kimberly) Donaldson and Kim (Marty) Donaldson, and sister Martha (Bill) Walker Milligan. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren, Nathan, Andrew, David, Shelby, Kelsey, Karly, Jackson, Julie, Jill, and Griffin, and her great grandchil-

dren Kaden and Ava. Becky was predeceased by her parents, Douglas and Dorothy Walker. Becky had an unconditional love for her family and friends. She always looked for the good in every person and life situation. Her “million dollar” smile, and

her gift for truly listening and engaging everyone around her are traits that made her so special and loved. Her joys were times spent with Bobby on their front porch overlooking her beautiful flower gardens, their travels (favorite destinations Helen, GA and any beach), and time with her family and friends. Becky especially looked forward to connecting with her sister, cousins, and aunt on weekly zoom chats and their annual reunions. A memorial service was held July 25th at Appalachian Funeral Services 165 Skyland Drive Sylva, NC, with Rev. Chip Plemmons officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Crestview Baptist Church (memo Broyhill), 3258 Pisgah Drive, Canton, NC 28716.

Death Notices

Phyllis A. Gentry

Victor - Phyllis A. Gentry, 82, of Victor passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Victor. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Thomas M. Hunt

Hamilton - Thomas M. “Tom” Hunt, 72, passed away in the evening, July 27, 2020, at the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com.

Arlene M. Jevning Victor - Arlene M. Jevning, 85, passed away in the afternoon, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. Memories and

condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

Ruth D. Tomlinson Missoula - Ruth D. Tomlinson, 99, passed away in the night, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at her home in Missoula. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

Rozonna L. Leonardi

Hamilton - Rozonna L. “Zonna” Leonardi, 68, passed away early in the morning, Saturday, August 1, 2020, at her home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. brothersmortuary.com.

Lloyd F. Eschenbacher

bacher, 86, passed away in the evening, Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his home. Memories and condolences may be share with the family at www.brothersmortuary. com.

Robert W. Trezona

Corvallis - Robert W. “Bob” Trezona, 73, passed away in the morning, Thursday, July 30, 2020, at his home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary. com.

William A. Petrali Hamilton - William A. “Tony” Petrali, 50, passed away in the morning, Friday, July 31, 2020, at his home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

Corvallis - Lloyd F. Eschen-

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Painted Rocks water update

tract delivery dependent. 2. Decisions regarding the timing and size of the contract water releases are made by: a. Fisheries Water: Jason Lindstrom, FWP, 363-7169, Jason. Lindstrom@mt.gov b. Irrigation Water: JR Iman, PRWUA President, calljriman@yahoo.com Larry updated his report on Friday, July 31: A 56 cfs release of fisheries contract water was made today at Painted Rocks Dam. The reservoir details are below. PAINTED ROCKS STATUS JULY 30, 2020 USGS Outflow: Pre Adjustment 234 cfs Post Adjustment 275 cfs Reservoir Storage: Elevation 4725.25 ft. Storage: 32,362 AF Reservoir Inflows: Blue Joint 40.36 cfs West Fork 149.96 cfs Overwhich 16.19 cfs Slate Cr 7.62 cfs Ltl. Boulder (est.) 5.00 cfs Total Inflows 219.13 cfs Release: 275 cfs - 219.13 cfs = 55.87 cfs

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Given the hot weather and the lack of rain, it is no surprise that anglers and river advocates cast their attention to Painted Rocks Lake. The stored lake water that MFWP manages on behalf of the trout, the river and the anglers is often a tonic that keeps the upper river in good shape in hot dry summers. Due largely to the efforts of Bitter Root Trout Unlimited since the 1980’s, supplemental flows from the lake have played a significant role in our commercial and recreational fishery. Some of the 32,000 acre-feet of water in the reservoir (at full pool) is manged by MFWP and some by the Painted Rocks Water Users irrigation group. The impressive and long-standing cooperation between these two entities has been instrumental in the success of the program. DNRC Water Resources Division Civil Engineer Larry Schock sent the following report out on April 28, and it contains some useful information: While the water levels at Bell Crossing continue to

be good, the flows in the West Fork continue to steadily drop off. With the predicted extended warm weather, water temps may become a concern. Therefore, the FWP has called for a release of fisheries water from Painted Rocks Reservoir, and a 50 cfs release will be made on Thursday, July 30th. It is anticipated that the additional flows will be released around mid-day. The inflows to the reservoir continue to steadily drop off and as of today the inflows/outflows are around 235 cfs, and it is anticipated that the reservoir will stop spilling with the next day or two. The outflows from the reservoir after the 7/30 adjustment will equal the inflows + 50 cfs. I want to remind everyone how Painted Rocks Reservoir is managed, and how releases are made. 1. The DNRC does not determine when contract water is delivered. The DNRC insures that the reservoir is filled in a timely fashion and kept full until water is requested by the contract holders. Whenever possible, gate adjustments are made mid-week, however they are conditions/con-

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Canyon Lake Dam repairs require motorized equipment By John Ormiston, Shirley Sorenson, Gordon Maus, Canyon Creek Irrigation District Board

The Canyon Creek Board of Directors would like to respond to the recent letter to the editor regarding rebuilding Canyon Lake Dam. In 2018, our Board requested authority from the Bitterroot National Forest to rehabilitate (not maintain) the dam we actually own (it was built by District landowners in 1891) at Canyon Lake. We propose to rebuild the upstream face of the dam as a long-term solution to seepage and piping that have resulted in emergency repairs of sinkholes threatening failure of this high hazard dam. The project, designed by qualified dam engineers, involves removal of the large boulder riprap from the entire face of the dam, smoothing the surface and installing a state-of-the-art liner system and a new outlet structure. A geomembrane liner (essentially a thick layer of engineered plastic) will water-proof the surface of the dam, soil imported from selected areas will provide a smooth surface, a heavy geotextile (fabric) will cushion the liner and riprap will be replaced to protect the liner system and prevent surface erosion. The project will result in an easy to maintain structure for at least 50 years, the minimum expected life span of the liner. The Forest Service completed the required Environmental Analysis in early 2020 so the project can move forward after the lake empties in late August. Original construction involved then state-of-the-art equipment (horses, fresnoes, ore cars and manpower) very likely for more than one season. The resulting dam probably seeped water from the very beginning because technology, expertise, and site materials prevented construction of a low permeability core. District records from the turn of the century do not exist, but we know the landowners added length and height to achieve the current configuration in 1918. As stated in the referenced letter, a rehabilitation project using primitive equipment was accomplished in the early 2000s. When the

Open letter to County Board of Health and County Commissioners:

I am writing to ask that you endorse and do whatever you can to enforce the Governor’s directive to wear masks when inside public places. For the 41 years that I have lived in Ravalli County, I have known us to be a community of people who care for each other and help when a neighbor is in need. We now have a large population of people who are at risk of serious illness due to Covid-19. These are our neighbors in need. Why are some people turning their backs on their neighbors by not wearing a mask? Perhaps people who say “I’m not wearing a mask, I’m not afraid of Covid” do not understand that we wear masks to protect those around us, not to protect ourselves. Some are saying this is about freedom and constitutional rights. I am not well versed in our constitution, so I ask with all sincerity, do these same people believe speed limits are against their constitutional right to drive as fast as they would like? What about traffic lights and stop signs? Do these limit one’s constitutional right to blow through intersections? How about driving on the right side of the road? Does this take away my constitutional right to drive wherever I would like? I have to believe that I still live in a community that cares for each other and would never

project was completed the outfitter hired to move the necessary primitive equipment and camp supplies stated he would never again take a pack string over the trail to Canyon Lake. Montana Conservation Corps personnel hiked to the site for two, two week shifts to provide necessary labor to partially accomplish removal and replacement of the outlet pipe and pour a partial concrete core for the dam. During the project it became clear the volume of necessary excavation and concrete necessary to complete the project would require mechanical equipment. A mini-excavator and motorized wheelbarrows were flown to the dam to prepare for concrete pouring. Concrete was flown to the site to add to the top of the old concrete core but did not anchor to bedrock. Seepage continued through the dam, under the core, and since then three sinkholes, all related to seepage through the dam, required emergency repairs with mechanical equipment to alleviate the threat of breach failure. Due to the emergency nature of the necessary repair of the high hazard dam, the Forest granted permission to use helicopters to ferry equipment and camp supplies to the site. The Wilderness Act of 1964 clearly makes an exception for use of motorized equipment “including measures required in emergencies involving the health and safety of persons within the area.” While the current project does not qualify as an emergency, sealing the seepage through the dam should alleviate the seepage problem and thus the recurrence of sink holes that threaten imminent failure of the high hazard dam. The Board of Directors of the Canyon Creek Irrigation District strongly believe we need to use state-of-the-art technology and equipment to repair the dam structure and minimize impact on the Wilderness resource as well as threatened impacts on downstream resources and people should the high hazard dam fail.

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intentionally do something that would harm others. As our leaders, you are in the position to educate people and help them understand that by not wearing a mask they are potentially harming others. Please model mask wearing behaviors, endorse and as much as possible, enforce the governor’s mask directive. Nancy Spagnoli Victor

Stop fighting, start learning

OMG... which narrative do you believe? There are so many! How do you really know which one is true and updated? In the beginning of the shutdown, we all stopped. Everyone of us paused for a time because no one knew what was real, what was needed, what was true. As time went on we listened to this and that, to the speculation and simulations, to the so called experts and entertainment machine, social media blasts and blah blah blah. At some point we just had a mess. Now we have people believing their narrative and wanting to shove it down others’ throats as if it is true, and we want to make the gods of government do our bidding as if they are the parents that need to keep us safe. I ask myself, what is at the bottom of all of this? It seems to me... our collective myth says that political governments are necessary, people need to obey the governor and the health board and official no matter what they say (unless you don’t agree and then

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you can shout and protest), and we need to wait ‘til the government solves problems for us. Make us share. Make people wear masks. Make us do what we think they should do. At what point do we grow up and become responsible adults? Regardless of the narrative you like, we still do not know the whole truth and nothing but the truth! Our collective science understanding has not been updated from the germ theory to the new research showing why some get sick and some don’t, even without antibodies. OMG, can we stop fighting, drop our agendas/narratives, and be willing to learn from others? Kris Bayer Hamilton

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The world is round. Seatbelts save lives. Coronavirus is real. Masks protect both of us. Marshall Bloom Hamilton

2 + 2 = 5??

I am legitimately curious if the people out there who filled up the letters section last week advocating for mandated social distancing and masking up have had a moment of doubt. Doesn’t this kind of, sort of just maybe seem like a no show? Like maybe we’ve all been stood up by this here virus? I mean yeah, the news reports keep telling us that cases are exploding and on the rise and this or that many cases now diagnosed in this or that area but

seriously, if you just sit quietly and reflect on your own thoughts is there some doubt in there anywhere? Where are the numbers in your own life and sphere of acquaintances? Could the official story maybe, just maybe not be completely accurate (Gee, that would be a first)? Now I know that there are a few of you out there that know someone who has died or come close, but I know of no one and nobody I know knows of anyone. Just this week the CDC released a study saying the actual rate of infection in this country was 6 to 24 times the number of confirmed cases. Given that per covidtracking.com we now have roughly 4.1 million confirmed cases in the United States and 137,655 deaths, that would mean the CDC now believes there have been somewhere between 24.6 million and 98.4 million cases in this country. That would make the death rate for those who actually contract the virus to be between .0056 and .0014 which would mean that regardless of age, those that are infected by the coronavirus have a survival rate of between 99.44% and 99.86% which are a range of outcomes similar to the death rates for a serious or mild flu season. Remember we’re talking here about percentages that relate to all ages and we know that those deaths are dramatically slanted in those over the age of 80 plus, virtually everyone dying of the coronavirus has multiple co-morbidities. But my whole point here is that you have to know these numbers to know that something isn’t quite right with the fire-hose of fear coming from mainstream

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media. Let’s take a moment to look at that death number of 137,655 and compare that to some other killers amongst us. 650,000 deaths per year from cardiovascular disease, cancer deaths have increased 60% since ... What do you think 1900? No, since 1990. 34 million people, that’s one in 10 people, have diabetes. Now 4 million of these are type 1 diabetes which is just bad luck in the genetic lottery but 30 million of these people have type 2 diabetes which can be managed, mitigated or even cured with diet. Type 2 diabetes will cost the United States $300 billion this year. And this is something that with proper nutrition could be helped (as could cardio vascular disease and cancer as well)! I asked you earlier too sit quietly and contemplate if this whole thing feels right, well as long as you’re sitting there I would have you turn your attention to steps the government could mandate to affect these major perennial killers. You don’t have to be a crunchy health food store granola type to realize that diet plays a major role in our health, answer me why in the hell, as long as the government is so insistent in mandating (and a good majority of the letter authors from last week are supporting), doesn’t the government mandate clearing the grocery store shelves of all of the high fructose corn syrup and highly processed food and residual chemicals that are so abundant in the standard American diet. If we’re talking mandates here why now, why this? Why this no-show coronavirus? Why not the obvious offenders? Where are all the letters to the editor demanding the government ban glyphosate, bisphenol A, deep fried foods and soft drinks. Come on! This just doesn’t pass the sniff test. We are allowing government mandates to turn us all into a disease vector, according to these mandates each and every one of us is contaminated and dangerous, we are all vectors of disease just waiting to infect our neighbors. In the cure is a soggy gross face diaper. How dehumanizing! You know this sounds ominously familiar, the watermelon environmentalists (green on the outside, red on the inside) have always pushed the narrative that humans are the disease and need to be eradicated but I will back away slowly from that one! Listen, living life takes risks, every time you step out your door (and god forbid you get into your car and go rocketing down the east side highway) you roll the mortality dice. All I’m asking here is to just be self reflective and see if this feels in your bones if this is the right thing to do. Well, as long as I’m going at it here, I am gonna say one thing about the technical aspects of wearing a mask. Imagine it’s January and it’s negative 10 degrees outside and you step outside and you exhale heartily. What do you see? A big cloud of vapor drifting upwards into the surrounding air. Now imagine that same day, that same place, you put on one of these masks that are so ubiquitous, exhale heartily and what do you see? What you will see is that same vapor escaping all around the edges. And if not on the first exhale after a couple of dozen of exhales as the mask becomes saturated with the humidity and no longer as effective a filter, you will see the majority of that vapor escaping around the edge of the mask. Just think about that little picture in your mind for a moment. This is BS what is going on, and I think we all know it but fear and politics has led us into group-think and dampened our innate intuition. I heard of a classroom experiment the other day where a teacher met with all but one of his

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students and asked them to agree together that 2 + 2 = 5. Later that day as the class was assembled in the classroom the teacher wrote on the board 2 + 2 = 5 and much to the dismay of the one outlier he looked around at everybody agreeing with what he knew wasn’t true. Well for one, this is just terrible and mean, but it illustrates an important point. Courage is the foundation of all virtues. Now more than ever we need courageous individuals to stand up and say ‘No, O’Brien*, 2 + 2 does not equal 5, 2 + 2 equals 4!’ *George Orwell’s “1984” Scott Turner Corvallis

Thank you to Sheriff

Thank you, Sheriff Holton and the county commissioners for your stand on wearing masks and giving us, the people, the right to choose. Since there is a lot of scientific proof that masks are very unhealthy and do little in stopping the Covid-19 virus, this wise decision is much appreciated. Thank you for enforcing the constitution and using the authority given to the local sheriff. I know I speak for hundreds of others in the valley. Grace Wilson Stevensville

Open letter to Ravalli County Commissioners

Dear Commissioners: The Covid-19 pandemic is out of control globally. The world, America, and Montana are in perilous states. Significant changes in our individual and collective behaviors are critical to our futures! I’m asking you to step up to the essential leadership challenge. We need efficient and effective leadership that focuses on stopping the pandemic! Here’s a useful way to think about leadership. Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander in World War II and 34th President said, “leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” There is a well-established way to practice above leadership art. There are four steps that require collaboration with a set of influential stakeholders. The stakeholder candidates come from various groups: clergy leaders, local, county, and state political leaders, business leaders, medical leaders, citizens, and public health leaders. The first step is to don the mantle of anti-Covid-19 leadership. Accept the responsibility and accountability, regardless of party, to lead us out of this pandemic. Please Lead! The second step is for you to describe a compelling, credible case for change. Describe what behaviors need to change and why. Please Lead! The third step is for you to describe a compelling, credible vision of success. Describe what successful behaviors look like. Please Lead! The fourth step is for you to develop a compelling, credible going forward plan to achieve the vision of success. Please Lead! I ask to set politics aside! Base what you say and do on facts and science. Note: A fact is something that actually exists! A fact has one or more consequences, each consequence is itself a fact! What follows is my personal views on how to proceed. You may use them as you choose (or not). A personal view of the case for change Some key Covid-19 facts and consequences are: (1) it is highly contagious, (2) someone can unknowingly be a contagious carrier, infecting many others, (2) the primary transmission mode is close, sustained person-person proximity to others, (3) it is deadly for many elderly or those with poor health, (4) jobs, economic recovery, and education depend on gaining control over Covid19 transmission, and (5) the flu season will soon be here, further overloading our health system. Time is short! The majority of Americans

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 and Montanans are not following the simple, cheap, effective remedies recommended by public health officials. The most effective remedies are (1) wear a face mask, (2) stay at least six feet from others, (3) wash/sanitize hands frequently, (4) minimize touching face, eyes, and mouth and (5) avoid large crowds. Many claim Covid-19 is a hoax! As one dying patient told a nurse, “I believe I made a mistake, I thought it was a hoax! It isn’t!” It is doubtful that any of the 4M+ who have experienced the disease agree that it’s a hoax! It is doubtful that any friends or relatives of those 147K+ who have died agree it’s a hoax! Many falsely claim it’s their right to not wear a face mask regardless of the consequences to others or to society. According to the American Bar Association two hundred years of law give states broad pandemic authorities. The 10th Amendment, which gives states all powers not specifically given to the federal government, allows them the authority to take public health emergency actions, such as setting quarantines and business restrictions. The Constitution does not give individuals the unlawful and immoral right to contribute to (1) unnecessary sickness and death of others and (2) unnecessary job and economic loss of Montanans. It does not give the unlawful and immoral right to a single individual to damage or destroy our society. According to The Montana Post (April 2020), a one hundred fifteen-year-old Supreme Court precedent makes it clear that the government can compel or restrict acts to prevent the spread of disease. Newsweek columnist Robert J. Samuelson recently wrote: “We face a choice between a society where people accept modest sacrifices for a common good or a more contentious society where groups selfishly protect their own benefits.” (Quoted in the Santa Clara University Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, V. 5, N. 1 Spring 1992 article, “The Common Good”) Ensuring compliance will be a major challenge! Morality cannot be legislated! Moral and civic actions must be voluntary. Failure to implement the remedies are civic and moral failures. Each of us must implement the remedies. If we don’t, the future is grim! The window is fast closing! Only we, acting individually and collectively, can fix it. The recent resignations of public health professionals is concerning. What does it mean for controlling the virus? A personal view of the vision of success Elected leaders have a special burden to lead in this awful pandemic. You need to educate yourselves, and the public, about rights the Constitution gives and restricts in pandemics. Given the widespread ignorance about Constitutional rights and the political polarization, it will be extraordinarily difficult. Here’s what success looks like! The foundation for success is a commitment to serve our own interests simultaneously with our collective interests. We need to be our brother’s keepers! We need to act toward others as we would have others act toward us. Controlling the virus and getting jobs and education back are two sides of the same coin! Success looks like the false assertion that individual rights trump collective is no longer made by the majority of Montanans. Success looks like common good rights override individual rights! Here are examples of other accepted common good rights: (1) No one has the right to smoke in bars and restaurants, (2) No one has the right to not use seatbelts, (3) No one under 18 has the right to ride a motorcycle without a helmet, and (4)no one has the right to drive drunk! Success looks like broad agreement that no one has the right to expose others to Corona19 virus! Montanans in large numbers voluntarily decide to act civically and morally! Only we can fix it! Success means we individually and collectively own the problem! Our Motto: If is to be, it’s up to me!

Therefore. success looks like Montanans voluntarily (1) wear a face mask, (2) stay at least six feet from others, (3) wash/sanitize hands frequently, (4) minimize touching face, eyes, and mouth and (5) avoid large crowds. A personal view of the going forward plan The going forward plan is to develop and implement a plan, based on proven change behavioral principles, to control the Ravalli County virus! The overriding purpose is to obtain voluntary commitment to and implementation of the five remedies above by the Ravalli County majority. Governor Bullock’s mandate to wear masks is a major step forward, but it’s only the first step! Here are the five proven behavioral change principles that provide guidance. 1. Principle 1: Identify and engage a small volunteer task force of influential stakeholders (clergy, local, county, and state political leaders, business leaders, medical leaders, citizens, public health leaders, news media leaders, lawyers) who care about controlling the virus. They must be willing to devote significant time over the next several weeks! 2. Principle 2: Appoint a County Commissioner as the leader. 3. Principle 3: Make the case for change. Describe what needs to be different and why on a single page. Answer the question, why are we collectively dissatisfied with our current Covid-19 condition and efforts to control it? 4. Principle: 4: Describe what successful change looks like. Describe the benefits that will be gained on a single page. Answer the question, what positive results will be obtained? 5. Principle 5: Describe the plan to obtain the vision of success. Describe what specific actions are to be taken, who is responsible for completing the action, and when will it be completed. Example actions could be: a. Hold a series of listening and education sessions to communicate drafts of the case for change, the vision of success, and the going forward plan. (Update as necessary.) b. Clergy use sermons to communicate the case for change, the vision of success and the going forward plan. c. News media communicate the case for change, the vision of success and the going forward plan. d. Business leaders practice the above remedies and encourage all businesses to practice them. e. Suspend business licenses for those businesses that don’t comply with the Governor’s mandate. f. Enforce the Governor’s mandate. I note with interest the Montana Attorney General Opinion Nr 9, July 21, 1993: The sheriff has the primary duty to enforce county and state laws throughout the county. If local enforcement is lacking, the sheriff must undertake such enforcement. I’d be pleased to meet with you to discuss how to proceed. Allen B Gates Stevensville

Thank you, Stevensville

I have watched with great anticipation the Bitterroot Star’s running coverage of the city council and mayor’s conflicts over the past few years, I cannot believe that grown adults cannot resolve differences for the good of the community. The constant running battles between Town Council members, the council and the mayor are reminiscent of grade school arguments. So, thank you Stevensville for the entertainment. Ed White Hamilton

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In regards to the July 22 opinion “Rosendale will defend our 2nd Amendment” from Marty Pigeon, the misinformation ought to be addressed. Kathleen Williams is no extremist; I’ve met her and heard her speak. As she is a Montanan, hunter & gun owner,

I am sure she is NOT in favor of every draconian restriction that can be dreamt up regarding guns. It’s rather silly to state such a notion. He is either grossly misinformed himself, or simply chooses to knowingly spread misinformation - either way needs to be called out. Instead, as priorities Kathleen will: • Fight for main street, not Rosendale’s special interest buddies • Protect Montana’s outdoor heritage and not bow down to out of state developers or block public access to public spaces • And build a more equal healthcare system that will make sure that every American has the coverage they need, and not risky insurance plans that leave patients holding the bag And that’s what Kathleen will fight to accomplish in just her first term as Montana’s only House representative. Scott Weaver Hamilton

Tribute to Jay

I am an 84-year-old combat veteran, but when I recently read the obituary for Jay Seppel, I wept openly. Local readers who also knew Jay, or knew of him, will understand. I first met Jay and his brothers Guy and Jim while working on the Stevensville Senior Center, being built back then by our original Carpenters for Christ group. A battered old Chevy suburban pulled up and a band of bearded brothers disembarked to announce, “We’re here to do the roof.” We were fresh out of funds, so the others looked for my response. I hollered back from the roof, “How much do you want?” They responded, “We’re here to do the roof.” We volleyed back and forth this way a few times until I climbed down to learn they weren’t trying to bid the project. They were offering to do it for free. The next morning, we waited for the frost to disappear, and 4 1/2 hours later, the building had a new metal roof at $0 for labor. Over the years, Hazel and I were blessed to become good friends with Jay and his brothers. They built our wonderful home, and volunteered on so many community projects. Jay was a gentle man but had no tolerance for shabby work. None. I remember a time a temporary worker made a minor mistake and Jay quietly asked him to redo it. Met with the irritated reply, “What difference does it make? It just gets covered up and nobody will see it,” Jay stopped work and gathered his entire crew. He explained his expectation that their work would be perfect, absolute excellence was the only acceptable standard, and anyone content with less could go on home. Every project I have ever seen by the Seppels is more than just a building. Theirs is the work of true craftsmen and artists. Beyond the Senior Center, Jay volunteered hundreds of hours repairing and building additions to the North Valley Public Library and other community projects. He repeatedly helped needy and some not-so-needy people. A few months back, Jay called to let me know of his terminal illness and pending departure from this earth. Objecting to any sympathy I offered, he stated simply that he wanted to say proper goodbyes to friends and loved ones. I cried talking with him then, and again, uncontrollably, when I read his obituary. Suffice it to say I am frustrated by the insufficiency of my words to do justice to this great but simple man, who was loved and respected by all who knew him. I felt moved to pay my respects and reflect on my good fortune to have called Jay Seppel my friend. Les Smith, Lt Col USAF (Ret) Stevensville

Future town council meetings

Dear Council Members and Mayor: I am writing to express my concerns about Zoom meetings instead of public meetings. The Governor’s mandate does not require Zoom meetings and I feel the public will be shut out of important meetings and comment periods in the future. With the agenda only offering comments via email or drop box shortly before the meeting is offensive and prevents city resident participation in town affairs. Consider larger space areas for distancing inside with masks or outside with 6 feet distancing (masks optional) is what I understand is required statewide. Use the city park for an outdoor location as weather permits. Consider that not many will know how to use Zoom and elderly residents may not have a home computer. There are five residents in my neighborhood who are without a computer. Reconsider this unnecessary and undemocratic way of conducting town business. Marilyn Wolff Stevensville

Freedom Cafe

With the controversy surrounding the wearing of masks and the “Stand Together for Freedom” group protesting Governor Bullock’s mask mandate, I want to share a social media post that I recently read. It was written by Libby Jones and captures well the idea of taking “freedom” too far. From Libby Jones (@LibbyJones715): Welcome to the Freedom Cafe! We trust you to make your own choices if you want to wear a face mask. And, in the same spirit of individual liberty, we allow our staff to make their own choices about the safety procedures they prefer to follow as they prepare and serve your food. We encourage employees to wash their hands after using the bathroom, but understand that some people may be allergic to certain soaps or may simply prefer not to wash their hands. It is not our place to tell them what to do. We understand that you may be used to chicken that has been cooked to 165 degrees. We do have to respect that some of our cooks may have seen a meme or a YouTube video saying that 100 degrees is sufficient, and we do not want to encroach on their beliefs. Some of our cooks may prefer to use the same utensils for multiple ingredients, including ingredients some customers are allergic to. That is a cook’s right to do so. Some servers may wish to touch your food as they serve it. There is no reason that a healthy person with clean hands can’t touch your food. We will take their word for it that they are healthy and clean. Water temperature and detergent are highly personal choices, and we allow our dishwashing team to decide how they’d prefer to wash the silverware you will put in your mouth. Some of you may get sick, but almost everyone survives food poisoning. We think you’ll agree that it’s a small price to pay for the sweet freedom of no one ever being told what to do - and especially not for the silly reason of keeping strangers healthy. David Bull Corvallis

Daines works with Trump

This country needs to continue to have the leadership that President Trump has given these last four years. He is an unwavering businessman who understands that this country must always be put first. And in his quest to always put America First, he cannot do it alone - which makes it so critical we keep Steve Daines in the Senate! We need Daines in D.C. to help Trump fight the tough battles every day. Daines has helped Trump fight to secure our border so that Americans can feel safer in their homes and to start to deal with the drug issues that Montana finds

Bitterroot Star -- Page 7 itself having. Senator Daines has worked to cut regulation so Montanans and the American people have more money in their pockets. His past leadership role in one of the leading businesses in Montana certainly is an asset to our President. Senator Daines will continue to work alongside President Trump to ensure that all American citizens have the utmost freedoms that we can have! We need another term with Daines helping to represent Montanans best interests in D.C. Barbara White Hamilton

a change that we will all benefit from. Stop spraying RoundUp, ask your workplace or church to stop spraying, call the MT Dept of Agriculture and ask them to stop supporting chemical agriculture and to support Montana farmers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture. Inform yourself about the hidden threat to agriculture and society that hides in our food and haunts our Montana Agricultural Way of Life. Again, please take action today. Laura Garber Hamilton

Crisis of our time hidden in our food

I will attempt to analyze a few topics recently appearing in the letters column. Regarding Trump, remember now, he is a successful businessman who makes decisions using facts, logic and analysis. Any opponent would be a professional politician making decisions holding a wet finger to the political wind. Choose one. Next, as for socialism, do an item by item analysis to determine that 70% of the Communist Manifesto has been legislated, regulated and administrated into American life. Finally, Mr. Daines’ advocacy of band aids for American manufacturing and industry will result in nothing more than a well bandaged corpse. Until NAFTA and GATT are repealed, all of those will remain overseas. Read a thorough lament on this by Pat Buchanan, ‘The Great Betrayal,’ and remember that it was our own highly paid politicians who did this to us. Frank Novotny Victor

The crisis of our time is hidden in our food. Our current state of affairs is an opportunity for us to see that some of the biggest problems we face today are interrelated. It would be really easy to start to solve them, if we pay attention to and address just one of the important root causes. In the United States 280 million pounds of Glyphosate (commonly known as RoundUp Herbicide) are sprayed annually. Glyphosate kills microbes in the soil, kills weeds, kills the micro-biome in your digestive tract, leaches into water killing aquatic plants and damaging fish, and earns a very few people a very lot of money. Since Glyphosate came into popular use in 1974, the year I was born, tremendous changes have occurred in agriculture and society. Those changes can be seen in environmental imbalances, rising rates of autism, gluten intolerance, obesity, the emergence of more and more virus-related syndromes and illnesses, a widening socioeconomic health disparity, the diminishing vitamin and mineral content in most foods, and super weeds. This is not a coincidence. Glyphosate is toxic. Its presence in the environment is lasting, damaging, largely ignored, hidden, and misrepresented by the companies that benefit from its sale and use. We can change this, and it would actually be pretty easy to do for ourselves as Montanans. We can just Stop Spraying Roundup, right now. Appreciate the dandelions in your lawn, buy Montana certified organic wheat, lentils, and beer so as to avoid exposure to Glyphosate residue and to promote farmers and farming practices that focus on chemical-free foods. We can demand the Montana Department of Agriculture to stop promoting chemical-agriculture and the use of Glyphosate (and the many other toxic ag chemicals that are so wantonly used without the full spectrum of their toxicity being revealed). We can demand the MT Dept of Ag put our health and safety as Montanans at the very top of the priority list, which would mean an outright ban on Glyphosate in all its brand names, uses, and forms. We can insist that the MT Dept of Agriculture’s course and focus shift toward regenerative agriculture. Regenerative Agriculture puts soil health first and foremost and will help to heal the soil, heal our guts, heal our children, heal the disparities that are driving us apart, and heal our Montana Agriculture Way of Life. Please take action today. Please be part of a solution and

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‘Rednecks for Black Lives’

Got your attention? As a headline on Facebook it sure got mine. It’s a report from WBUR in Boston about Greg Reese, from Campton, Kentucky, who says he’s finally figured out what’s been going on for 150 years and wants everyone else to realize it as well. He was so proud of the Confederate flag magnet on the trunk of his car, because he had grown up seeing it as a symbol of rebellion, of standing up for your rights. Following the police killing of George Floyd on Memorial Day and all that has come with it, he began to realize that the Confederacy was actually a con perpetrated by rich slaveholders, a con that has never stopped. In an interview Reese said, “ … the issue is not really even black and white. The issue is the haves and the have nots. The people at the top keeping us down. People of color are being treated far worse than us and that’s another dividing tactic.” Are you a Redneck? Do you know where the term comes from? Are you still willing to work your butt off so the top 2% can keep getting richer and all you can afford is more guns? Ah, you’ll say: WBUR is a Public Radio station and this is all socialist bs. Go ahead and look it up. Reese even created a classy new flag magnet for his car. If the South is catching on, maybe the West will, too. Mary Fahnestock-Thomas Hamilton

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Hamilton Senior Center meals

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

AA meetings

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

Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon Family Group meets each Thursday at 7:15 p.m. in or near the picnic shelter north of the parking lot at Lewis and Clark Park. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 239-0878.

Narcotics Anon

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

Free Indeed

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

Gamblers Anon

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

WIC clinics

Ravalli County WIC is a nutrition education program that serves pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, children from birth to age 5 and women whose pregnancies have ended early. WIC also welcomes dads, grandparents, and foster families. The WIC program is offered In Hamilton Monday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 at 205 Bedford Street, Suite P, District Courthouse Building in Hamilton. The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College Street in Stevensville. The Victor Clinic is the second Tuesday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every month on the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. Income eligibility guidelines: 1 $23,606; 2 - $31,894; 3 - $40,182; 4 - $48,470; 5 - $56,758. For each additional family member, add $8,288. Call 406-802-7180 for more information or see on Facebook; www.facebook.com/ Ravalli-County-WIC.

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.

Senior shuttle

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

Wednesday Farmers Market

A farmers market is held every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. starting June 3rd at 111 s. 4th Street in Hamilton.

Three Mile Coffee Club 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.

BitterRodders Car Club

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.

Story Time

Are you desperately missing your Library Story Times? Fret no more- you can join Annika from North Valley Public Library for Story Time Live Online! on Wednesdays in June at 10:3010:45 a.m. for this North Valley Public Library online program. Come enjoy fun stories, a quick early literacy activity, and a creative craft idea. Visit the website to register for this event. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.

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WiFi hotspots at library

Do you need internet at your house to look for a job, apply for unemployment or a fishing license, fill out the 2020 Census? North Valley Library now has internet hotspots to check out. A hotspot is a small box that brings a WiFi signal into your home so you can use the internet. Hotspots can be checked out for seven days only. The overdue charge for each day is $1.00. There must be a cell tower within range. Your computer, tablet, or smart phone must be WiFi compatible. Hotspots are filtered for content. Please conserve data usage for the next patron. Director Denise Ard says, “Hotspots are easy to use and we have included simple instructions to help you get connected. We are happy to be able to offer hotspots to our patrons that do not have internet at home.” NVPL can only check out hotspots to its card holders but other libraries will have hotspots as well, thanks to the Montana State Library. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For a list of current library services check the website at northvalleylibrary.org.

younger who have enrolled in the programs. Children who are members of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance units, or households receiving Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits at eligible program sites (enrolled summer programs or residential summer camps). Other children from families whose income is at or below the levels in the following table are also eligible for free meal benefits if enrolled in the Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) program at Stevensville and Victor schools through the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be distributed at the following location: • St. Mary’s Mission Parish Family Center • June 8 through August 14 • Meals can be picked up between 10:00 and 11:00 am at the side entrance of the Family Center. Contact St. Mary’s Parish Office for more information at: (406) 777-5257. St. Mary’s Mission Parish also supports the Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) programs in Stevensville and Victor by providing sack lunches to the enrolled children while they are in session.

Child care help available

Are you earning less right now due to reduced work hours? If you were previously over income, you may now qualify for child care assistance through the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship. We encourage you to call us today to find out if you are eligible! Eligibility is for 12 months, so if you qualify now, you will be eligible for the whole year, even if your hours increase again. Contact Child Care Resources today to see if you qualify at 406728-6446 or go to childcareresources.org.

Rubber Duck Wed, August 5 Reading Club and St. Mary’s Mission, Museum open Book Bingo for Stevensville Historic St. Mary’s Mission and Museum is open for the Kids & Teens Garden Club 2020 season. COVID-19 health Spend the summer reading and win fabulous prizes from June 8-August 10! Register for Rubber Duck Reading Club and Book Bingo on the Library’s website or call the Library. Rubber Duck Reading Club and Book Bingo materials will be available for curbside pickup starting on Monday, June 1, just call! Or you can print materials on the Library’s website. The Rubber Duck Reading Club is suitable for ages 0-4 and Book Bingo is suitable for ages 5-18. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street Stevensville. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.

guidelines for the safety of the staff and the public are in place. You’re invited to visit the Mission for a guided tour of the historic buildings. The museum and art gallery in the Visitor Center are free for you to browse. A featured exhibit is an antique toy display. The gift shop has many new Made in Montana gift items. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 3 with the last tour at 2 p.m. Call 777-5734 for information.

Free summer meal program

St. Mary’s Mission Parish announces the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for children. Meals will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and

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The Stevensville Garden Club will meet Wednesday, August 5 at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Informational talks about the Ravalli County Floral-Horticulture Department by Superintendent Heidi Tosini and the Agricultural Department by Superintendent Pat Miller are tentatively planned as well as upcoming program planning and garden tours photos. Call Colleen at 273-3973 for more info.

Elks Lodge dinners Enjoy food and companionship (while social distancing) at the Elks Lodge, 203 State Street, Downtown Hamilton. No Host Bar opens at 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Food is served at 5

p.m. Wednesday night Dinners are $11.00 for members, $12.00 for guests. Friday Night Pub Night (open until 8 p.m.) Food is $ 6.00. Wednesday, August 5th Dinner: Shredded Pork Sandwiches with Pasta Salad and Corn Salad August 7th Friday Night Pub Night: Burgers and Fries Wednesday, August 12th Dinner: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Corn August 14th Friday Night Pub Night: Hot Dogs and Chips Wednesday, August 19th Dinner: All you can eat Spaghetti August 21st Friday Night Pub Night: Chicken Wings and Fries Wednesday, August 26th Dinner: Fish and Chips (Fries) August 28th Friday Night Pub Night: Braised Meatballs and Macaroni Salad Call 406-363-3031 for more info.

Friday, August 7 Pachyderm Club

The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, August 7 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be State Representative Theresa Manzella, candidate for SD44; she will talk about to vaccinate or not to vaccinate. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome

Saturday, August 8 Fort Owen State Park programs

During select Saturdays in July and August, State Parks staff will be at Fort Owen State Park from approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to give visitors tours of the Fort and to show and discuss artifacts from the Fort. Dates and artifact themes are as follows: Aug 8: foodways Aug 15: personal Aug 22: leisure & travel Aug 29: tools and prehistoric/indigenous The park is accessed off the Stevensville Cut-off Road.

Wed, August 12 ‘Lawyers in Libraries

Via Zoom and in the Library’s community room. Ever want to just talk to a Lawyer…free? On Wednesday, August 12 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room and via Zoom, Ed Higgins will discuss the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the Rule of Law. Attorney Ed Higgins practices with the Montana Legal Services Association in Missoula. MLSA staff attorney Ed Higgins received the George L. Bousliman Professionalism Award from the Montana State Bar. The Bousliman Award recognizes lawyers who have established a reputation for professionalism and have demonstrated extraordinary service by contributing time and resources to public service, public education, charitable or pro bono activities, and encouraging respect for the law and our legal system by making the legal system more accessible and responsive. Higgins was nominated for his help setting up a structured pro bono program for the Northwest Montana Bar Association and for his work on the Access to Justice Commission in creating easy-touse forms for self-represented litigants. This is a Zoom event with the library. Register online at www.northvalleylibrary.org and click on the calendar. Find the event, sign up and you will receive a Zoom link via your email address. If you attend in person, you must wear a mask. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information about current offerings and events at the library check our website at northvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday, August 14 Stevi school board The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.

Monday, August 10 Tuesday, August 25 The Writers’ Circle Stevi School “Be courageous and try to registration write in a way that scares you a little,” Holley Gerth. On Monday, August 10 at 6 p.m. join your writing friends at the North Valley Public Library. They meet on the Second Monday of the Month at 6 p.m. in person or via Zoom to share ideas about each participant’s work as time permits. Registration required on the Library’s calendar system. Go towww. northvalleylibrary.org and click on the Calendar. Look for the event. A Zoom link will be sent to your email box.

The Stevensville School registration will be August 25, 26 and 27 from 8:30-3:30 each day. No appointment is necessary. If you have a student entering grades K-3, go to the K-3 (C) building. If you have a student entering grades 4-8, go to the 4-8 (B) building, and grades 9-12 will register in the high school building (E). Proof of immunizations and a birth certificate must be brought to registration. If registering a high school student, a transcript will also be needed.

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Sat, August 29 Women’s handgun class

Introduction to Defensive Handguns for Women Only will be held August 29 & September 12. 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 on the range. 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. Various types of ammunition and the performance of each type will be discussed. 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.

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Three Mile Picnic cancelled

Three Mile Community Picnic is cancelled the year due to construction. They are hoping to have some type of event when the building is finished. The park has but up a pavilion for the park use. Everyone should drive by the park and check it out.

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Preparing for the Future! Mayor Brandon Dewey is providing the leadership that Stevensville needs!

Despite constant attempts by a vocal minority to undermine his position, Mayor Dewey gets things done: • Cash balanced for first time in decades • Audits are caught up • Billing policies & procedures established • Healthy cash reserves established • COVID-19 best practice policies implemented • Established COVID-19 Economic Support & Recovery Task Force • COVID-Safe Practices Certification Program established • Main Street tree replacement program underway • Parks & Recreation Director now on staff • Police Department expanding And he is compassionate: “In the interest of not dividing the community any further and allowing you to retain your dignity and perhaps prove yourself to this community, I will abstain from breaking a tie…” -- Mayor Dewey to Council Member Robin Holcomb when a vote was called to declare Holcomb’s seat vacant for neglect or refusal to carry out her sworn duties

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Subdivision continued

pattern of development extending up Middle Burnt Fork Road from Town. They claim that Pantry Partners and the school bus storage area are typical of the low intensity commercial use that they anticipate. The roadways that loop through the subdivision will be connected to the existing roads in Creekside meadows except for the central road, Clover Lane. According to the developers, the cul-de-sac was created in response to talks with Creekside Meadows residents which indicated a desire to limit through-traffic between the two developments. The developers made other changes in response to meetings with a committee of representatives from the Creekside Homeowners Association. They also propose a two-acre common area placed between the two developments to address the committee’s desire for some open space between the two developments. The developers expect to turn the water rights on the property over to the town.

Within the subdivision there are three parks, or common areas, accessible to all the residents via the proposed boulevard sidewalks. These parks provide an essential function for the residents of Burnt Fork Estates by offering central gathering areas for recreation that are a vital component of the overall recreational needs of the neighborhood’s residents. While the developers recognize that these common areas are designed to meet the needs of the residents of Burnt Fork Estates, these areas also reduce the demand of the residents on the use of other City Parks, it states on the Town’s website. The parkland dedication requirement for residential lots of this size is 11% of the net lotted area. The developers are proposing to plat 34.31 residential acres, so the required parkland is 3.77 acres. The proposed Common Areas total 4.5 acres, which exceeds the requirement. There is no parkland requirement for commercial lots. The applicants have met with Town officials and Fire Chief Jeff Motley regarding the location of a fire station on Lot C12, adjacent to the Middle Burnt Fork/ Logan Lane intersection. While

the discussions have not finalized this transfer, the Hooleys believe this could become an important asset for the Town of Stevensville and so they have included this as part of the subdivision proposal. Some people have already questioned the ability of the town’s water and sewer systems to handle the increased population. Town officials addressed that question in a letter of verification sent to the developers last October, stating that based on the Town’s 2016 Growth Policy, the town’s engineers have determined that Stevensville’s water and wastewater systems have adequate capacity to serve all developable property currently annexed. The Town continues to work with DNRC on a permit for the Well Field located in Twin Creeks subdivision. This permit will update and broaden the place of use for municipal water. A change application will be required to include this development in Stevensville’s place of use, as the parcel currently lies outside of the permitted place of use. The town’s water rights attorney believes that it is likely the Town has adequate rights currently to serve the develop-

ment. However, it may require the transfer of some or all water rights associated with the property to the Town in order to mitigate future water usage by the development. This would be determined prior to plat approval. The Town also acknowledged and expressed support of an approach onto Middle Burnt Fork Road, and an approach on Logan Lane between Creekside Drive and Middle Burnt Fork Road. According to the letter, the Town is currently in the process of determining whether Middle Burnt Fork Road and Logan Lane are within the town limits. “At this time, we have not come to a conclusion and as such maintain the systems and processes for streets and traffic in place today. Therefore, the approach permits would be subject to Ravalli County review and approval, with the support of the Town of Stevensville,” the letter states. The first public meeting concerning the proposal will be a publicly noticed Planning and Zoning Committee meeting in early September. It will appear before the Town Council for a Public Hearing and a meeting,

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requires the town to make a decision by October 1, 2020. Anyone with questions about the proposal may contact the Town of Stevensville at 777-5271.

Stevensville Police Dept. to move to new location Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey has announced that the Stevensville Police Department’s headquarters, currently located inside Town Hall, will relocate to Main Street in the same building that houses the local drivers licensing exam station and formerly housed the Montana Highway Patrol detachment office for Ravalli County. The new location will provide greater community policing and visibility downtown and accommodate the department’s growing force. The location will feature prominent signage and police car parking – further enhancing the public safety presence downtown. “Creating an expanded and visible location for our police department in the heart of downtown has become a priority of the administration as we work towards our strategic goal of a safer community.” Mayor Dewey says. “This location allows us to increase our responsiveness to citizen needs and provide a professional space for our officers to carry out their service to our community.” The Town is signing a 5-year lease for the Main Street location and is utilizing equipment and furnishings from their

existing space. The new location will replace a much smaller downtown police location a couple blocks away in Town Hall at W. Second and Buck Street that the department shared with other town departments and functions. “Public safety is always important to our community and the council” says Councilmember Jaime Devlin. “People who work, visit, and live in Stevensville will notice improvements in their daily experiences with SPD.” With nearly 1,000 square feet, the new location will initially accommodate three existing sworn officers, including the Chief of Police. The Town is currently hiring a fourth sworn officer that will also be stationed at the new location. The location will afford a better walk-in customer service experience with a waiting room that is not currently available at the Town Hall location. The Police Department sometimes handles upwards of 10-15 walk-in interactions during the day for issues ranging from records requests to officer assistance needs. “The new location is an emphasis on prevention through visibility and interaction with our community,” says Councilmember Dempsey Vick.

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Fishing notes on a hot summer day Ravalli County COVID-19 update A friend and I got out for a float recently on a day when I managed to break most of my own rules for fishing in a heat wave. Despite my shortcomings, we had fun anyway. He was forgiving when I showed up late – having overslept my alarm. My first rule for fishing in a heat wave is to get an early start – and I had blown it. There has been a full moon

Flyfishing with Chuck Stranahan the night before. When the moon is bright, fish at night. You can get halfway there with an early start. I remembered one day when a friend rattled the screen of my bedroom window and got me up well before the crack of dawn. He said he’d be by early, but I didn’t fully comprehend what he meant. It was pitch black outside, save for the light of a full moon. Getting an early start I stumbled around, used the plumbing, pulled my clothes on, grabbed my fishing gear, ready the night before, and met him at his truck. He handed me a mug of coffee. We were on the stream just as total darkness lifted. We fished small streamers through a riffle that always held a batch of goodsized trout. We both had hits on the first few casts. The fish were active, foraging. There was no hatch, not yet anyway. The fish slammed the small #10 streamers for about an hour-and-a-half. When the trout on the riffle settled down there was some dry fly activity on a nearby run that was partially shaded. There wasn’t much of a hatch, just enough to get a few trout going. I did best on a small nymph that I called, at the time, the Little Brown Bug. It’s not fancy enough to sell well so I don’t tie it much these days, but it worked exceptionally well despite (or because of) its drab appearance. The decent fishing was over by the time the sun was full on the water.

Fish streamers and nymphs early Late-at-night or early morning (still dark) fishing with streamers is as good a way as any to catch trout, maybe lots of them, and maybe some of them big, during a full moon. It’s especially true through the gut of the summer when daytime water temps may make fishing is difficult or inadvisable. Fishing a dry-dropper combination early-on can be effective. The trout that won’t come to the surface early (the big ones) may take a nymph well before a hatch. And unless there is enough insect activity on top to get them going, they’ll probably be following the nymphs as they lift in waves from the bottom. I either go big or little when going dry-dropper through the gut of the summer. I’ll start with a hopper and a stonefly nymph pattern, both in a size eight or so, or get down to #14 and #16 flies on light leader, with the nymph tethered about five feet from the top fly. I’ll shorten up as the natural nymphs get closer to the surface. And, as the water temps rise, I’ll be especially careful to revive any fish I catch.

Catch, revive, and release A fish that is already stressed by high water temperatures, then further stressed by being hooked, played, and landed, is in mortal danger. I’ve winced as I’ve watched too many floaters, thinking they’re doing the right thing, net and carefully unhook a trout, then plop it over the side without first reviving it fully. Their chances of survival are slim to nonexistent. They may appear to swim away and appear to be “just fine,” then fail to regain equilibrium and roll belly-up on the bottom. To insure that those trout survive, please do the following: Play fish promptly If small, strip the fish in and get it back in the water “right now.” If large, let it go wild for the first couple of runs and jumps, then don’t let it relax. There is nothing ‘sporting’ about delicately exhausting a big, wild fish beyond its capacity to recover. Use enough rod, and once the battle is engaged, be forceful with it. Keeping an exhausted fish in the water while unhooking does not constitute revival. Even though the fish may appear to swim off unharmed, the lactic acid built up in its system through the fight can kill it unless dissipated. Land and unhook fish quickly Use a net rather than exhausting a fish to hand, only

to be mishandled. Don’t squish the innards! Use forceps and get the fly out NOW, and if you can’t do that, clip it off. Keep the fish in water facing upstream for as much of this operation as possible. Turning it upside down sometimes helps to immobilize it. If you want a photo, revive the fish first. Try for a shot with the fish underwater or partially

submerged while reviving. For a ‘squat and grin’ fish picture, have the photographer compose and focus while the fish is underwater. Then the formula is “quick grin, back in.” Better yet, save those ego shots for later. Think of the fish first. Get an underwater or net shot; they’re more dramatic anyway and can be taken while the fish is being revived. Revive fish patiently, thoroughly, gently Spend some time. Take a firm grip in front of the tail with one hand, gently cradling the trout’s body just behind the front fins with the other. Hold fish facing upstream in gentle current. If you’re floating, pull over or drop anchor to revive any decent-sized fish. The raft tends to move at current speed – rendering the practice of holding a fish over the side of a moving boat virtually useless. The same goes for letting the fish swim out of the net when the boat is moving. That fish needs the current to move water through its gills. Take your time Don’t believe that first spasm. Wait until rhythmic breathing has returned, and the dorsal fin is standing upright. Then, and only then, gradually release your grip at the tail. When that trout swims off under full power, headed for the lie where you hooked it, you’ve done your job well. Author and flytyer Chuck Stranahan can be reached at chuck@chuck-stranahan.com or visit his fly shop at 109 E. Main in Hamilton.

As of 2 p.m. on Monday, August 3, Ravalli County Public Health has received five new cases of COVID-19, bringing Monday’s total to 17 active cases of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. Missoula County has 86 active cases as of Monday. Of the five new cases, • One new case is a male under the age of 20. • Two new cases are teenagers under the age of 18. • Two new cases are females in their fifties. • Two active cases remain hospitalized. Following Public Health guidelines can help to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community: - Keep your social circle as

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