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shelter. $140,000. andAccording wells. Irrigation will be concerns about the potencould herald major ty for failing to do the proper Thechanges park additional impact on people’s therapy services – provided by shares tial impacts to the roads, to other in similar the subdivision review the environmental by John Dowd space filledfrom up sothe fast they had to open giving many talks about Alliance analysis website.oftaxes. It’s been a long time to Colleen board made property The Hamilton Ravalli County Mile Company. public safety, and across the impacts byincluding handing its the therapy theCreek presentation into other rooms and to wildlife, the Sheep Creek process Mine proposal. over 220 people The TrapThree Club has Eight coming, but the new Schmiedeke, thestate decisionThe event Indrew addition to theaoff loan, Bitterroot Health Commissioners gave condiAccording toonthewere prelimito the rural character of the is a founder was alsoofdiscussed. In that mandated duties to“It other On Monday, February 26, Dr. people lined up out the door. Ramsey the Bitterto the Bitterroot River Inn. was Mile Community Center is up who serves to take out a project was paid for by been a fixture in the Bitterroot pool – plus imaging held a approval groundbreakby Michael Howell and cut the ribbon at last week’sthe tional last week to theOswald subdivision area. A substantial number of case, the Upper agencies and ignoring numerPhillip Ramsey, head biologist at nary MPG heardisRamsey’s presenroot Clean Water Alliance, as wellMissouri as to finish really a good turnout,” saidservices. Oswald. It and running. Located at 4433 both plat the park loan Three Mile Community Valley since 1947. A place for and lab ceremony, said concerning the Senior ing last Wednesday the Sapphire Valley Estates anticipated to add approxcomments concern group ous specific, documentable, Ranch in Florence, a presentatation in Darby and contacted him, expressed a resident of the Waterkeepers West Fork. Heand has was attended by(the people from all over Sunnyside Cemetery Road, board and the thea project. Center official name) trap enthusiasts andgave hunting Bishop said “It organization’s 50 years of service, An open house celebration was for new medical subdivision, aon 33-lot developimately 11 new children to do one about the potential impacts to of residents close and clearly defined impacts tion in partnership with the Ravalli asking if he could with the a Ph.D in microbiology and inliving school Montana, including Anacontheits center is the east side community She saidtowestern they which raised over $80,000 sport shooters to gather, sotheyas hope to have held last week at the Bitter Root the was started by environment a bunch offar little old by John Dowd ment on athat 49.22-acre parcel Florence-Carlton existing wells in the area thatstudied thethe proposed Creek to the such as complex will beThe County Fish and Wildlife Association RCFWA. TheSchool event was co-sponsored specifically effects Horse of heavy da, and Missoula, and away as of Lone Rock Park. buildcenter board, worked with through community picnics, cialize, compete and hone their ladies in 1972 and it’s still run by amay Humane Association’s (BRHA) new the facility open of formerly agricultural land District and 264 new vehicare already experiencing a Hills subdivision challenged the decreasing water abun(RCFWA), on the Sheep Creek Mine by the Bitterroot chapter of Trout Unmetal contamination in rivers. He has Helena and even into Idaho. This ing contains a large meeting they started Farmers State rummage sales, bingo nights skills, the north club also built just of functions as a Last weekend the Bitter animal located on Fairgrounds ofdance little old ladies.” near the intersection ofMark Eight ular tripslimited. per dayRamsey, to the local lowering of staticpublished water levels both Broadwater County and been in the area and failing proposal. According to Oswald, according to Oswald, over 70 papers, according toto bunch have because many area conserroom, ashelter warming kitchen, aRoot working on Bank keep and donations from commuby spring of 2023, 501c3 non-profit the Stevensville at thesupporting Humane Association participatMile and Upper road system. Additionally, having the Department of Natural analyze the impacts on the RoadCreek in Hamilton. The event served Butts, President of the president ofRoad the RCFWA, the event was excited to speak, andand hassome been alreadyhis bio ontothe Bitterroot Clean Water state-of-the-art audio visual this ain 2012 their loan Kathieto nity members. Other major community by providing youth and that they plan See Mine, page 19 corner of Kootenai ed for the first time in BitteraofnationWoodchuck Road east the be drilled deeper. Concerns Resources andThe Conservation aquifer. Board, said, “This organization has double purpose. included system, and a gorgeous view a ribbon andapplicant incorpo- is proposing to payments contributors were the Three programs such as It The Bitterroot River Protection Association on continuing to al “slumber party” event. The Creek Road and Florence. TheAccording land is honor being a 100-foot by 100were also expressed about the (DNRC) over thereasonable. process anditssuch while of the Bitterroot Mountains tothededicate rated Mile Fire District, the Lone cutting ceremony in of new in 2014. come a“Thus, long way since itCounty was root Blasters. to club (BRPA) will hold annual meeting onthe Thursday, expand services. Bitterroot shelter branded their Hwy 93. including developed by Laura Watson of whole foot easement impacts to other irrigators the lack of information about is technically correct that the the west. She said the for the use and Those payRock Park and the Rapp members, hundreds of kids have started about 50 years ago. I feel aFamfacility, tours of the September 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bedford Building event the “Slumber Pawty,” whichbenefit “We’rethe bringing the Watson Homes LLC who was of is the Florence Rural dependent on the Eight Mile water quantity and quality, or duty to provide statutorily The building isarray now home total cost ments come ily Foundation. John Bishop, Bitparticipated in an that program building, and of food and huge sense of responsibility to honor (upstairs) in Hamilton. The guest speaker will be opened the shelter to community represented by the engineerFire District and contribute Creek Company, storm runoff, impacts to wildlife on nearby required information lies with care to the patients, to the senior center and the approximateout of park Schmiedeke said there over the years. Along their terroot CEO, those who have come before and ” drink inHealth honor of thewith organization’s Brandy Langum, program manager for the us Bittermembers who participated to stay ing company Professional $8,000 to the Florence Rural and the impacts on Eight Mile landowners. 71 Ranch [the developer], the Weekend Backpack Program ly $500,000. taxes that are were many volunteers who own programs, the club supports he said. root National make Forest’s Fisheries Watershed it as good asand it can be as we set 50th birthday. said that Marcus the night with theraised animals, amongFire Consultants Inc. (PCI). District. Creek. In his ruling, District Court County is incorrect in its imthat serves Lone Rock School. When already being helped on the project, and charities and has over Program. Langum will give presentation on the Hedgeby John Dowd The private non-profi t organization the course forathe nextLois 50 years.” Daly Hospital had other fun activities. Between 12 Schmiedeke proposal ispark for sinThe Commissioners A recent court decision Judge Michael McMahon plication that the County can TheThe surrounding conassessed, TMCSC received reduced $165,000 for the Shriners andIn activities and plans of the recently formed BNF peth, chair ofwithout the McCormack said that the was fi rst organized in 1972. 1984, noon Saturday and 12 noon The Sun- received gle-family residential use dozens of written over a proposed subdivision criticized both the county and approve a subdivision tains soccer and baseball “got really Schmiedeke prices from contractors. The The Montana Hope Project. Aquatic Team. It is often said that Mile Community Senior Center board l to r,He Colconducted a successful Countess Margarite Bessenyey, the day, participants stayed overnight hospital board, with individual systems public comments expressing in Broadwater County thatmembers, DNRC. criticized the organization counfields, tennis and volleyball involved,” the Three is proud that general contractor donated laclub is utilized byseptic local schools, Additional speakers will give brieftopresentations little locally owned leen Schmiedeke, Joyce Pando and Wendy Audiss in front of the See SAPPHIRE, page 14 with the shelter animals, wore fundraising campaign fund the new granddaughter of Marcus Daly, gave said this project courts,Wildlife a walking path,Boy a playgroup had they didn’t Teller Refuge, Scouts on the Bitterroot River Health Check program. Since bookstores are aon waning See the CENTER, page pajamas, played games and more new community center at Lone Rock Park. Photo by V. Howell. construction but then Covid-19 the BRHA land Fairgrounds Road ground and a covered picnic raised about have to run has been four years3 and TripleHowever, Creek Ranch, Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce Director Al Mitchell holds the group spell-bound as Bit2018, volunteers have been monitoring the Bitterbusiness. the among in support of the shelter. with a 99-year lease. Six years later, pandemic hit and construction costs others. in the works, but data such folks that own Chapter ter Root Humane Association Board Member Sue McCormack prepares to cutroot the River ribbonand its tributaries, collecting Shelters all over the U.S. skyrocketed. As aand result, the group in 1990, the Bessenyey estate deeded The current executive di- and as nutrient levels, water flows temperatures. One Book Store, in Hamthere were some John Bishop, pictured fifth from left, leads a gathering of people involved in the celebrating the opening of the new animal shelter in Hamilton. Photo by Michael Howell. even out of the country held the had to take includes out a mortgage to finish the land totake the organization where rector, Tom Allsop, has been The monitoring program six sites ilton, may exception delays duealong to the same event during the same 24Bitterroot Health project inKristin a ceremonial groundbreaking. The facility on Trap the property that had housed Sueby McCormack, who serves on Hamilton Club members line up forbuilding athe shoot. Photo Kruse. the current shelter is located. The the river from the West Fork south ofSHELTER, Darby topage the to this, as they were re-is apage See TRAP, See hour period. The event fund-5 pandemic. She said2 shelter since 1984. the organization’s board of directors will be built on land located at the corner of Kootenai Creek Road andatHwy 93 of Missoula, as new building replaces an old building Buckhouse Bridge the edge well cently awarded for being raiser for each shelter, and partictheir vision isthe that by “outstanding John Dowdmodel Accordingjust to Steinhoff, have as 11 sites on six Bitterroot tributaries. The program north of “We the Stevensville Junction. an bytoNathando. Boddy cumstances, having She adds that ipants each work to raise funds to act now, and stay ahead of this.” the partners with other agencies such asStevensville the Montana business,” according to encountered people most important donate to their respective Hamilton City Council shelters. met TuesMayor Dominic Farrenkopf said to mail Department of Environmental Quality and BitChristine Staub, a driving falling victim way to combat the Hamilton Downtown facility willthe besuch more Darby, Victor and Corvallis, as well as been providing “quality, Individual businesses day, Marchcommunity 5They to discuss several there was not much they knew to do terroot National Forest, helping to gather critical inforce at the Boxxe Shoppe at fraud in the past. Hamilton. abuse is forthan people Association. will of a “medical center” rather just a also donated to the fundraiser, accessible, upcoming city projects. However, at thewas time, though theypersonalized may need to shipformation about the health of Bitterroot waterways. 901 S. 1st Street, recently As a certified to ask questions also be celebrating 50 amounting to over $10,000 as of clinic. She also said that Marcus Daly for 90 people years. when of theoperation. meeting opened, concern looka into it ashealth “more and more presented with Certificate of care” ping depot for FedEx, The new 12-acre campus will and the conAt the meeting, information willstart be shared with years Murphy. She led the Saturday. Hospital, which isversation a critical access provide primary, care, urgent care and about about the Sheep Creek mine following are talking about this.” Farrenkopf In recent years, they Appreciation by Mayor Domithe Boxxe Shoppe with those the public the progress of the Bitterroot Chapter One has three by John Dowd commissioners through There were over 35 participants a meeting held aaccordcouple weeksnic earsaidand thatHamilton washave all he could say on it atto tospecialty services. Two physicians recently rated #4byinlove. the Farrenkopf istaking legally justified you Healthhave Check hospital, Program,was which is anknow all-volunteer co-owners, and been steps a lengthy fundand fund by Victoria Howell me like a ton of of the slumber party, and a barbelier,to made ityear, into theMara opening. After Chiefthe time. Snavely. However, at the end of the Police Stephen open a package which Staub doesn’t nation for quality by the national rat“citizen science” program, what the future plans are, ing one of them, Every the Ravalli accounting that, to sum already been hired, along with a nurse invest in all the commucue was held at noon on Saturday, bricks.” that, the council said goodbye to his thepresentation meeting,toduring the non-agenda items In the City bears its shipping know the details and how to get involved. Lynn Luther, that is one County Fish and Wildlife Assoit up, shows the county, ing agency, out of 351 similar facilities. practitioner, andwas two more doctors welcoming of the community tois congregating Numerous Bald Eagles have been in the Burnt area to feed onOverstreet carcasses. Photos nities of Fork the Bitterroot, When it all comes beloved long-time city clerk, who discussion thelately counCouncil on March 15th,period, Chief several label.ofAfter following of what potential For more information contact Michael Howell, of the many ways ciation works to they affect conseroverall, doing very well visit the shelter. by Michael Howell. by Victoria Howell are being recruited. There will also be he said, with clinics in to Covid, Greg sent home from retiring. cil members weighed in on Steinhoff’s Snavely said that he wants the protocol, and doing victims are told, but BRPA executive director, at michaelonburntfork@ have been so successvation in the Bitterroot through on its tax collections and Many of the participants that Mutton will one of the seven events at the Kids Rodeo in Darby on Saturday, Sept. 21. the Thishospital will be thewith first TheBustin’ Bitterroot NaOverstreet has a be During the public comment period comments. Hamilton Police Department so in the presence of she knows that over they gmail.com or 406-239-4838. ful. Joined by the other showing revenues various projects and programs. spent the night were kids. During time that the Darby Rodeo Association has hadmore a rodeo for kids. by John the full RODEO, tional Forest (BNF) willRobert The Cowboy Ball at the 50% Ravalli Countycoached message forprogram you: an article, oxygensee tank. of the council meeting, “We need to Photo keep our eyesRudow. onStaub it,”Forwas “become vocal about a witness, are, “often owners, Katrina Mendrey of projections in One such is their toSteinthe party, participants hostslumber afool public meeting page 21. Fairgrounds will be held February 12th. is hoff stood to address the council. He said council member Jenny West. “It don’t around! He was home for the good things that happen able to uncover the to say they This are shipand Marisa Neyenhuis, most departments while scholarship program, which took part in a “tortilla slap game,” thisOverstreet, Wednesday, March explained that he attended a meeting might be beneficial to talk to Darby the tenth annual event and the way it’s shaping within the community.” Sharunfortunate contents ping legal papers two or three days. by Michael Howell Luther believes having Participating youth getting ready to spend the night with puppies at the shelter. Photo by John Dowd. expenses have only or awards three winners who can 30th from 6 toRavalli 8 p.m. See PETS, page hosted byan the County Fish anddepartment’s and possibly Stevensville as package: well.” HernearlyDuring that time, ing11 his experiof the paperwork.” Other up, it’s going to be an event worthy oftoa23% jubilee an attorney in amounted of three people allows them display interest in pursuing to share Association informationand Troutence Wildlife Unlimthoughts were shared $16,000 bythe several with Ms. Staub was one inother cash, commondue tactics for and former council member, public at the next meeting Halfway through celebration. projections in large to do it related all. “We couldn’t private practice in his oxygen level fields to conservation, by Victoria Howell regarding the developited. The meeting called upon Dr. Philcouncil members. such opportunity. which the customer scammers include the budget year, the part jobyear’s vacancies Rod Freeman is the chair of to this do it without each other,” wild land ethics or natural appears to be continuing when the council considers Stevensville, was went down to 51, ment of a draft forest lip Ramsey toThe speak on the dangers In discussion agenda send-from a normal of In early March, a custom-on regular was unwittingly claiming county’s performance that have yetto torepbe filled. said Luther. spread sciences. event. Freeman is also the chair of the Rodeo diagnosed with his efforts to teach the new the appointment of two addiClimbing Management the second regular of aAt proposed mine up Sheep Creek. items, theShoppe first to be brought er came to the Boxxe ing to aforward scammer in resent the IRS or in is looking pretty good, One big savings was of responsibility allows For the year of 2023, one Committee, and the vice chair of the Fair Board, colon cancer in 99. “I jokingly say Plan (CMP). The virtual“I thought counciltoand mayor howoflocal tional council members. meeting of theSteinhoff, two-member According to was the issue re-roofing the city intending send atime package Chicago, Illinois. Social Security according to Ravalli the budgeted funds ed throughout the Bitterroot. Brewfest, which he started in 1995. Now by John Dowd of that as the executive director. of the winners to receive a Mara Lynn Luther sits in Chapter One’s used books section. Photo by John Dowd. which he’s been onby forNa12 years. A real estate for February of 2021. that 51 is brain Staub of the Boxxe Shoppe. Photo meeting will betoheld on See BOOKS, page 18 should run. He that “We’ll dobeour job, ” Christine said it wasn’t going affect me,on but street shop. According to Hamilton viaI government FedEx. After Administration. County CFO Klarryse the county’s share in Stevensville Town Council, Al became a member in 1988, and that event is one of the biggest in the it was announced he would check was Savannah Deuter, agent for 18 years here in the Bitterroot, and also He wentSee through damage material.” Zoom. below for only takeThe than Boddy. learned that it would City Public Works Director, Donny customer was a frequent commenter Gibson got into it because he owns thein Paper For him, theSometimes experiencethey has been On graduated Wednesday, March 27, the retiring, he was asked to speak, and was who high school in just January 27, town clerk Jenelle the Army valley. for 21 years, his and instructions and a link chemotherapy and But COVID-19 Seeorganizational COUNTY, page 10 seemed con-introduced will tell their one little mistake and we will all be Ramer, theby building is usedhis fordaughsnow Clip in downtown Hamilton. It was a “chance to meet with a lot of great Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce Jodi Mitchell, at council meetings during Joan Mell, an attorney May of 2023. She has so far familiar with the profile of the Berthoud told the council and to late join August theSteinhoff meeting. Fivethat fundraising skills, and discipline, haveone been put to in he was was no joke. “It fused and unOver the victims that a loved has hurting.” said he heard plow storage and for other maintesuggested to him that he victims, get involved people all over the valley,” and all of it hosted apublic well-attended mid-day event ter-in-law and the current executive setting a limit of people by Michael tion. Ravalli County Environmencompleted aHowell semester of college the 2023 last administration. In 33 from Hamilton, was recbutuse wishes similar meetings audience that she was having good as chair oflanded the Cowboy Ball committee. told that the cancer got I potential felt familiar with course of so herbad in jail,rewarding.” or that a prize about the track record ofannual the company nance equipment. According tochamRa-Health to network. He then got onto the board has been “extremely for members, giving their report, director. Al gave a history of the at the shelter and eight RVs. tal Director John Palacio and submitted her transcript that others within the commupublic comment, Crews told ognized for stepping in (virtual) were held in Freeman said the committee hopes to raise trouble streaming the meetthe process, decade with has been won, but a fee needs had been eradicated. like I couldn’t when Ramsey told how it was not very mer, it is the original roof, which has in the early 90s, and in 2012 he became Al was the executive director until reviewing 2023 and talking about what ber, and spoke about important memAt the June 2023 meeting, A dispute between Harris said the Board needed additional providing proof of compLeting nity would help her look out 2021. the council that those makto handle the prosecution $50,000 this year, for the expansion of the rodeo and Staub the Boxxe to be paid for release of the good. Steinhoff stated that the com- Himes some significant leaks and insulation Overstreet had breathe, like I ings on the internet. She said the executive director. 2020. Since then he has been the advithey have planned for the upcoming bers during that time that led up to him claimed that he was in Himes and his company Holy documentation about the historassociated courses. These are for their safety. At least one Inhas addition to the been in the by John Dowd chines. became susShoppe, Staub funds. The scammers will ing public comment should caseload of Town Attorney pany supposedly state issues. Ramer believes the new roof bucking chutes. “They’re just getting old,” he said. surgery on YouTube October was being water Throughout that time, he knew sor for Jodi, helping her transition into year. During the meeting, it was also taking on the position. compliance and had always been Ground and the Big Sky Christian ical use and some evidence about the former chantwo of several criteria appliof the potential victims she opportunity to learn and eachpicious In addition to the the heating custom leathwhen has now commonly use a legitimate Governor Greg Gianforte issued two executive orseven times already, time left will cut down on bill and “They need to be replaced. They’re getting banged address the mayor, not the Greg Overstreet while he was 23, 2021 for ostomy boarded, or aided what “The story of on thehistorical Bitterroot Valley 55systems board members and participated the role. Al will be retiring in August this announced that long-time member, Alin compliance based Center over the septic system the existing and their cants must meet tolonger be eligible was a resident at a local nel they had was no about and participate in Following the closure ofthe a longtime erwork, Jake’s Studio is featuring Dominic Farrenkopf (right) awards recognition to Rose Allen (left. Photo courtesy considering recovered address, but will be ready to ders on Friday declaring disasters related to severe taxpayers with the bill for cleanup. allow better dry storage of equipment up. Bucking stock can be hard on metal.” Chamber is the story of optimism, strugin some of the greatest growth in the year. After Al spoke, Jodi stood to thank Mitchell, will be retiring and stepping use. There are four buildings on serving the Holy Ground propcapacity. He said the current removal, theof fidevelopnalhad set up I imagine forprocess a scholarship. audience. Hework also of said, “This hospitalized, then recov- water extended nursing facility and the working but they Stevensville Main Street business, Riv- the more than a dozen local and the anycustomapproximately thehelp package a porch weather events in Hamilton, Stevensville and Miles Dominic Steinhoff then asked ifbeing there was gle and triumphs,” said of Al.ering, He said theCovid-19. organization’s history. According towith him forgrab all his tofrom remind him back from the Chamber leadership.. theaproperty and aanswer” number erty in Hamilton andthis used documentation forFarrenkopf. thetoshelter The 10th annual cowboy balland – which actually Another of these requiretreatment in the boarding be to be had provided a ride is not question and from Mell ing a climbing plan, er’s Mist, a new business haseven recently and regional See artists. Many of these COUNCIL, page 21$60,000 in aby new Facebook page. Hower’s age and or front door when it arrives. City. thing the city was doing, or could overarching goal for the Chamber has him, what was meant to be a six-month he was only supposed to speak for 10 Mitchell has been with the Chamseptic tanks and drain fields. He the Big Sky Christian Center, building was only for a capacity ments is that each applicant started 11 years ago but couldn’t be held last year to the bank as well as to the colon cancer journey. like,” recalls week’s meeting covsession. “It’s public ” their did work the work to opened at the same Howevartists havecomment. not shown in at no charge the particular allper of day “Theyand always direct “Stevensville, Hamilton, Miles City the recently ever, members ofwill thelocation. public always been to keep businesses appointment to“This the position lasted 12 the pandemic minutes. ber for over 36 that years, and spent much said his septic system serving the connectwhich is being used as a homeof 520 cash, gallons and that it submit a 500-word essay disBoxxe Shoppe. due to – has been upgraded this The day after Overstreet. er the following agenda er, dissuading any worries about the Bitterroot Valley before, so there of thethebuilding which was ato victim send ‘no signature Theshelter mayor had said had previousthe town. “I just wanted severe weather these executive orwho had he tried toerupted access the years, and he enjoyed everyexperienced moment Jodi statedtoand that theit,membership historically less shelter, has into adetails is estimated that single person cussing thewas “It’s common sense to me,” year. topics: surgery, is when Icheck realized changeover, itrole willhunting remain plays a place of should be a lot of interest in the new transaction. being fraudurequired,’” she adds. Fred Upchurch, Savannah Deuter and Mark Oswald hold the given to Deuter by the Ravalli County Fish and WIldlife Associders authorize additional resources for these comly that he would be answering publicly thank Joan for helpThe Town of Stevensville recognized attorney Joan Mell, of it. “It’s been a good ride for 29 numbers have been “trending up every served up to 120 people daily dispute between God’s will and uses up to 50 gallons per day. she says, pointing out that red Facebook page said it was not Unfortunate• Review overall “Thisto is address the first critical year we’ve ever done afacing,” fully diagnosed with I was not art. After two months of renovations material. ThereFred are 16 artists in total lentlythat deThe Bank Secrecy munities needs they are ation. Photo courtesy years,” said”what Al. “I’m looking forward to year.” However, 2023 saw theAct highest with no problems. He saidUpchurch. there the demands ofdesired Ravalli County need to know is abound See RCFW, page 3questions from the public. ing me and“We helping the town, flags when seniors are center, for filling in while town attorney Greg Overstreet objectives and accessible. Berthoud catered dinner,” said Freeman. The University COVID-19. taking Covid while hidden behind asked brown-paper covso far, and the owners are always ly, it was not52 bunk beds in the shelter, manded from 1970 requires banks to Gianforte said. of “The State of Montana will conbeing on the other side and Gov. partaking,” were government, according to Himes. really there,” said Board member being scammed. “If a person also said that they said outcomes ofas the public ofPictured Montana Catering Service will provide the had Covid-19. with Mell are, l to Overstreet, ered windows, Jake’s Studio opened more. “We like allOverstreet. kinds seniorseriously for patience she worked “I was obviously enough. Staub’sCrews firstwelcoming citizen keep track ofr, withdrawals of 5 tinue to come alongside local leaders as they recover he added, specifically referring to the allowing for 104 people. He said The issue first came to the Skip Chisholm. He said he wasn’t See CHAMBER, page is 80 years old, and all of a conversations should beofprepared forsaid some its doors March 1.said mediums,” Lottermoser’s dinner. Desserts are provided by 4H members. time having members of $10,000 or more in order very weakened,” through the issues. from these devastating weather events.” Mayor Steve Gibson, council that 40 toThe 60 Boxxe peopleShoppe’s used thenew location attention of the County doubting Himes’ claims sudden but thatthey’re coming into the members Cindy Brown and • Provide an Ravalli update The new “It business will feature Suzette Smith. encountered the commuSee page 2 bank “interesting comments” from Greg talksbusiness about hispartner, recent brush with death dueSTEVI, to On July 13, Miles City experienced a severe Overstreet. hit JimofCrews, former restaurant facility daily and with Board Health almostmayor two Overstreet years some verified documentation to withdraw $15,000, it Stacie Barker. Photo by Victoria Howell. at 901ofS.the 1startists Streetdisplayed in Hamilton. nity.See See COWBOY BALL page 4 SURVIVING, page 5 by Michael Howell onsite custom leatherwork byPhoto Karen Some such cirStaub is thunderstorm event with wind of 70 topage 72 2 Covid. by Victoria Howell. See gusts SCAMMERS, women and children upstairs, it ago, around February of22023, needed to be produced. makes my ‘spidy’ sense tingle.” See PLAN, by Nathan Boddy. Lottermoser, one ofpage the owners. Her werePhoto previous participants in the mph, lightning strikes, and hail, alongside other was a total of another 100 addiwhen complaints were received Board member Roger DeHaan the Ravalli County Commissioners work is grounded in the Sheridan-style barns, formercowboys, gallery, but the business plan by John artists with On March 9th, ofLast the week This school year, the Stevensville significant weather impacts. The storm inflicted apThat would befamous a total use about the Dowd number of RVs that ap- tional. said,a“I don’t think there is a members proved adoption of a memorandum of understandof tooling which features variations on has changed since Lottermoser and Montana flavor and more. This year Stevensville FFA completed their FFA fielded teams in twelve substantial damage through uprooted trees, downed by ofpartment the franchise, many should not no- in this and room the south valley, Exit Realty team will continuecontests workbyJohn John of Criminal Investigations of 202 people daily. peared to Dowd beDowd permanently using person thatportions doesn’t of theing with the and Ravalli County DUI Task Force and Western floral patterns. Inthat addition Smith took over the space. While A Hamilton business, hails the theme is pre-statehood, or preparticipation in the last of fourteen requiring qualification to advance power lines, tree damage to vehicles, homes, tice the change at all, and it may lead separated at Victor Crossing. After the ing and marketing as one. “We didn’t (DCI) will be doing the investigation. HeForest said currently there were the property and associated con- National think you are doing a good thing Protection Agency. The letter the commissioners stated 1987 Forest aspen and whitebark pine; MAPS Media Institute to produce a secured video designed to her leatherwork, isaround also RIver’s Mist was an art co-op, the from Texas, has been working toinan en1889, and the contest isthe still looking agricultural competito thetostate level and invitaby Michael Howell commercial buildings, and public areas. Since January 2,Karen Exit Realty the to some positive growth in the future. sale, thepeople southand portion want change a whole bunch right On Monday, April 1st, 4:30 According to Hamilton Police Departabout 51 people total using cerns over sanitation and health out there keeping offleadership the was purchased to help parents keep tabs on their children’s behavaccomplished woodworker, creating that “Ravalli County objects contains recommendations Plan. manage timber to provide courage a love of art in young people for participants. Participants must tions in their yearlong effort to qualify tions to compete at state in all twelve On August 23, the Town of Stevensville and Bitterroot has through some bigfacility,ment LastChief year,the thePolice, previous Realty byby Kathy Butts, and the by out of the gate,” said Lendman. City p.m. and Hamilton Police officers were of Snavely, including people in Exit issues the gone potential impacts streets, the same token we north See Steve ART, page 6 but ior. a variety of pieces from furniture to in the valley. To do this, they have be high school students, 9th to 12th for the next level of competition at the events. of Hamilton both experienced a severe thunderconcerning the SEIS for A new record of decision forest products and jobs; and to unmitigated impacts to changes, but in valley may franchise owners, Tina Maxcan’t Cole-makeLendman. When asked how thisDraft change will in many a shooting with a robbery there be coroner’s thebe RVs. He will said allabut threeand ofinquest toinvolved the environment inthe the area. our decision on what The deadline closed on by Victoria Howell if it would possible The DUI Task Force approved the creation ofmph, jewelry boxes. She prides herself that created a county-wide contest, showgrades. 95th State FFA Convention in Billings 2023-24 district championships by Victoria Howell year, the facility took in just under The sign for Jake’s Studio, on Stestorm event, with high wind gusts of at least 26 by John Dowd roy, president of the Montana Rocknot be aware of how these changman, decided to sell off the franchise Even though the franchise has split affect buyers and sellers in the valley, suspect at the Riverside Conoco Conwhere DCI will present their findings. the Gold Butterfly. Concerncounty owned/maintained was issued on December 17, retain old growth status in all the RVs were the facilities The Board offiling Health notified we think that business is doing.” toart, put envelopes on using January 18,participant’s for objecbyher Victoria hisCorvallis property which wouldschools in effect with the highway, which is awith addressed when the private land was astate Mischief Room May and commissioners all work isHowell done her own twotook casing the love of and Florence in April. for Stevensville include: $240,000 spent every penny. reported gusts inand surrounding areas of up will to 52 venville’s main drag, beckons visitors ies last Bluegrass Association, there es might affect them. Fortunately, rights that pertained to the Bitterroot in the valley, Exit Realty is still the Lendman said that itand will not change a venience Store. Theby engagement Snavely stated that an inquest is also inside the shelter building. Himes that he might be in vioHe said the fact that it is serving roads heavy equipment theowner scope ofthe the analysis 2021 accompanied by a Draft treatment units. According to all the doors and then Dominic Farrenshut off access to Stevensville River highway, because nowfrom you’re going toevent sold toproject aing new Fish, Wildlife signed off on it. The involved creation of tions to the Draft Supplemenhands, using no lasers or CNC maand the Bitterroot’s love of the state. have been the most active, though all Over 200 students in StevensAgronomy led by Sidney Mcmph. The inflicted damage on both localities, Jasmin Shinn, founder and There are no paid employees; it’s an allThe annual Montana Rockies be no break from the music, and, “No according to Kim Lendman, now the Valley. When they sold it, the fransame company. Additionally, accordin. Photo by John Dowd. place after the suspect threatened and standard procedure in these types of “So, historically that’s the lation of the state’s Subdivision 120 people is well into the cateput valentine cards kopf, director The activities Stevensville Town CounPark, ain 20-acre parkare onwelcome the east bank have two accesses for trucksincluding pulling and Parks got involved. once-prithe letter quotes the SEIS that provides a site-spea Forest Service press release and logging mostly, atrucks, set of easily accessible items that hadThe secret hiding ATR Smart Procedures is a softschools in the valley to ville’s agricultural education program Casland, place individual with tal Environmental Statement trees falling in1st public streets, cityBitterparks Bluegrass Association (MRBA) set-up. Just get up there and play.” current owner of the north valley half chise was split thesituations. north ing to water Lendman, the whole Bitterroot volunteer organization. But Shinn said 12 executive director of 1 Horse reportedly charged at the responding officer involved shooting See EXIT, page range we operated atbetween and theprivate and Platting Act by placing sothem. gory of a public and sewer atwas Sapphire Lutheran Farrenkopf cil split on whether to accept just toreally the north of the piece ofthe boats, and you’ve just come out of the vate piece now belongs to the state compartments where someone could stash some root Forest Plan’s Forest-wide but not limited to, the impacts cific forest plan amendment about 90% of proposed ware design company, now based in participate. Some of the schools even learn about a wide range of agriculteam members Quinn Rahl, Kyra Desand other public areas, which parked (Draft SEIS) for the Gold Bluegrass Festival is per returning to For some of damaged these bands, this will officer. “We have seen tremendous sup- “Whether A Time Draft Horse it costs about $200 per month toaim feed we be considering many RVs thepark property and system. it has 120 Homes inon Hamilton, isRescue liked therange idea. Heshould asked aAt small piece of land near the property. Crews contacted the county Stevi Wye at 45 miles hour there and is a developed fishing access site. drugs or hide a small flask of whiskey. The was Hamilton. However, after moving to include the contest in their curricutural careers and practices during the Jarlais, and Teigen Hackett. to Willow Creek Road. Due to Management Wildlife Redefining old-growth stantreatment withinOn vehicles, homes, and lines, disrupting powVictor. April 13, the be“gentle theirpower time, and for others that The attempted to provide port, and greatly appreciate allareas Butterfly Project, a Bitterroot he said. “Iwe submit we they questioned the impacts of orare whatever –an allaccidents needs facility inofficers Corvallis, gotitem a nice these giants.” there are asking the community students at schools Stevensville bridge, an that wasnow,” and negotiated the that donation of people the are going toitSaturday, be there.” “But Ifirst think it’sThen [the piece the to services, provide a learning opportunity toon see the Montana, themeasures organization owners lum. school day under the dedicated and parents Ag Mechanics led by Selwyn Hacker and impacting delivery of government Neely Center will again be hosting do this professionally, the event is source Objective to “Maintain dards. Some objections to the area designated for insect and resource and financial limitalife-saving to the suspect, that support,” said Snavely. He was would be good for 70 more peothe use of the shelter facilities by documentation so that from now veterinary bills, therapy, training, and boost last week when she was to send his residents a and daycares to make National Forest project that considered at the March 24th council land on the west, securing potential Mayor Steve Gibson said he didn’t west] still a viable piece of land for various ways in which any young person can hide and team have fallen in objected loveby with theple in RVs According to theofcontest orgaengaging ofmusic ag services, teachers ett, 1st place individual with team the including at the Hamilton’s wastewater Last year the lopes. the music. This spring festival always asufficient treat. Conroy highlighted who was then transported ambuespecially proud this during atreatment time without overburdenso many people. Himes on going forward weuse know what old-growth habitat disease because ofinstruction tions, Ravalli County would new decision were received little love this special envelopes and associated costs to rehabilitate presented with aValencheck forof$7500 meeting. The land ownership will now river access pending the outcome of see what theenveland is to the town. “Iother city tofrom have, whether or not you put their substance use casual inspections. includes nearly 13,000 acres state and the people. One the ways nizers, last year there were over 210 Josette Hackett and Trevor Motley. members Noah Tan, Erik Potter, and treatment facility. lopes were so full will they The project now and fundraiser feature 18accommodate bands these one newer band bytimberland the it,” interesting lance to the hospital. He expired there in American history thatdense he is believes isofhe ing the present system.” to the representatives idea that he was creating is there,” said. tine’s Day. decorate them for each revert to the county. The 1.52-acre the access dispute. only see a liability,” said Gibson. money into developing said Motnot be able to on suitable to by the January 18 deadline pockets dead and dyhorses. When they’re fi nally ready from of JCCS, an Glenda Wiles, Director of the DUI Task Force, of commercial and non-comthey have been showing that love has entries, and this year there could be Students then have the option to put Matthew Walker. The cities, counties, and electrical cooperatives tothat be more really popular, and from allemptied over the area, and beyond. name of “Release the Squirrels.” Even from his wounds andawas pronounced seeing lowest support law Himes en- had “The more people Ithe can hanapiece, subdivision and insisted that said he knew well About four years resident. people which located adjacent tomostly the Then Council member Marilyn Wolff Michaelson said he up the for ley. “There are many cars out said what sheadoption, tellsConduct parents is,so “If you don’t look, accounting fiis rm with branch most can be driven or there, the necessary support viable populations having tothe do with ingfor trees. They claim the area been through their artwith contest. The even more, with full participation their knowledge to thelooked testfree, asmaintenance FFA of Chapter Meeting: team mercial vegetative treatment have expended considerable amounts of resources than once. growing every year. These bands will play for and a Conroy, and his wife, Tari, will get up dead. forcement ever. He added, “Hamilton by Kristin Kruse utive Director Jaqueline Stevens. The dle the fewer people the county there was no problem the what was out there and that his ago, a resident came could drop off valenBitterroot River on the northwest side from said she had apotenreal problem with old minutes andduring found that thesancland Imembers think can be used for parking. But then younor don’t see. If it you don’t see, then you don’t ridden, and some just become “pasture located in from Hamilton. Part of contest the logging idea came a similar art all the high schools in the valley. members through nationally Zane Deering, Teigen Hackof old-growth dependent is impacted by mountain pine the project, the of old growth, and manpower in taking all possible actions to renew one will take the stage every half and play, along with their friend Tim within a 55,000 acre area ofto The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office isenveahandle,” great place to beHe awhere police officer.” center opened its doors in 2020 after needs to he said. septic systems serving the propclaims were accurate. He said, tines to fill the to Farrenkopf to see of the bridge, was offered the Town this piece of land. “It’s two was donated on the condition that looking long term, if you have propSee VALENTINES, page 10 That developpets.” selection forHouston, awarding that gift See DUI, page 10 they held in Texas right af-called These also include Trapper Creek Job tioned career and leadership ett, Kealie Hixson, Margaret Kuntz, by John Down first to be created in the last “Itheads really opened the beetle, in 2020. first levy was to the drawing board. mitigate, repair, and alleviate the situation. beetle, Douglas-fir bark rehabilitation of the road after species. ” side The letter notes that tial impacts toIn wildlife and tobank hour. Ezzell bass. and Hamilton Police Department all his 26 years with departTucked away on Fort Owen Ranch Yahraus and Stevens put their it “cruel and unusual punerty and claimed itCounty could support “From a subdivision forest inevents the Sapphire Mounin 2017 by Ravalli for use as a roads converge, the is the incrediitment would bestandpoint maintained andspond, utilized erty onon the west ofestablished the river,and then was online voting and according 1 Horse At A Time was ter the of September 11, 2001. Corps and many homeschoolers. “I events and contests. Adelaide Meyer, Cierra Palmer, 50 years. To do this, theynoted will door tomistletoe some interesting permanent and asked fordisaster $9.5According One the problems, acdeclarations issued, State One bandRV that continues toWith return toof Conroy, thethe festival’s issued a of press release that detailed ment, Snavely there have only the project is complete. the Draft SEIS limits the scope Willow Creek dwarf and western just tomore the north of Fort Owen State together to decide what was needed ishment” toRoad. “criminalize homeeven use. this is not a commercial Park, potential river access site. bly steep… I think there are liability for recreational purposes within five theRavalli you have access to potentially consoltains east Corvallis. ATR wanted to find atry way to astonished, last year, toofhave that Toand contend at the state level, Tasia Rohbock. by Shinn in 2018. She’s originally from tothe JCCS branch manager, Andrea “Hopefully, the third need to was ask the community conversations with people,” million, which Butler said cording to Butler, was, “we asof Montana will expend funds from the general fund is the Johnny Campbell Band, visiting purpose is “to promote and encourevent and investigation. However, been three of these types shootings. Park is the Summit Career Center, a or not needed in the community. They lessness.” Unable to reach complete not rent or lease not adverof itsphone environmental consespruce budwormyears. damage. County objects to in shifting Bitterroot National Forest During the tenure of former issues… It is the fastest part of the idate highway property into the Town The original proposal was The next glass recycling event in button, cell batteries (out of feature the beauty of the state and much participation,” said Lander. students must compete and rank FFA Creed Speaking: Teigen is the charm,” commented to pass a levy, which BVCC said Butter, speaking about was exorbitant and occurred sumed people knew what the Simmerman, 1 Horse At A Time Germany where she grew up around to meet contingencies and needs arising from these from Nashville. They will be joined by age old-time bluegrass music.” The very little information is available However, these are always a of danger of nonprofit organization that offers a at The came up and with the concept of Although career problem for the Board agreement over thethe issues, the tised. ask if they canfinancial park mayor Jim Crews, owner ofand land channel the deepest part the People Vickie Motley, parkat board memof Stevensville. Ianalysis think something in general burden of the project quences to vegetation, officials have stated that the the Bitterroot March 9th, 2024, the phone). This isValley lastaIt’s minute info so to give back toAugust the community, “We never know to expect,” the top half, oris above the district Hackett withdrawn in of 2020 Bitterroot Community has tried to dowas twice before their recent “Ask and Listen” because the trustees Bitterroot Community conditions and help impacted communities back horses. She’s always been horse fan, was one ofValley the top four bands all over the valley, Mis- were MRBA has 300 members, andget they this time. the job, but he added that fortunately, free career training program targetcenter, which is were modeled after aand highly of Health the lack ofwhat docuparties did agree that thevote status my mission is from to help people at the river on the northeast side had channel. If you to develop that ber, said that nothing had been done RDO Equipment Co. to Ravalli County and believe the pileated woodpecker and project is designed to improve agreement with the proposed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north if you don’t have batteries to recycle thought their once successful art said Hafer, saying that art entries level to advance. The Western FFA Prepared Public Speaking: Colton College (BVCC) trustee and without success. campaign, whichHe helped the unsure ofThe exactly how the College was.” However, there on their asshe quickly as soula, Idaho and event isfeet abut all share thepossible. same love of bluegrass. after Friends of the Bitterroot is especially passionate about getters. The officer is currently on leave neither the nor any comed towards highly motivated people successful organization in Denver, concerning thealso septic quo could be maintained while in need.” said based on a more. attempted to shut off river access onmentation for fishing, I officer, would see aother problem because the access problem had been See STEVI, pageto 16 end of the Ravalli Fairnow you canRunning save up to bring them contest was the way toShe go. According come in“Crosspurpose.” all forms. District in Montana consists ofFor twelve Harris 8571 W. Road secretary, Sue Smith. was The vote will take placeand to speak with the process worked. They were seems toinquiries have been arestomajor pine marten. project, the Ravalli County it isCounty contrary to current law forest resilience to natural nonemergency public on single-microphone type event, with adraft When asked why he loves bluegrass, during this investigation, as out iswake stanmunity members, were harmed during That check followed inRavalli the horses. She and her husband, a ages 18 and older in Wild both and called Itorganization offers similar the issues were being hashed systems being claimed the and Alliance for the grounds. TheAccording is5the the same, $1 per next glass recycling day on June to organizers Elliott Lander, managThis will the ninth year they schools west ofprice the Continental Divide Greenhand: Adelaide Meyer speaking about the organizaMay 7, via a their mail-in ballot. public on the topic of creating under that theStar misunderstanding about the 4 ration and assistance, call (406) 258-4636. See SEPTIC, page single stage. toimpression Mike Con“We realize these old growth Commissioners expressed and existing agreements. ” the disturbances like fire,be insects Missoula, MT 59808 protocol. The Montana Dethe exchange. Missoula Counties. In addition toon services, according to Stevens. and motion was passed inthe June, question of current condimilitary retiree, and their two children ofdard a a$25,000 gift in November See BLUEGRASS, page Rockies filed suit claiming gallon. Jars and bottles that con8th.Additional ing director of ATR, and art contest have held the contest, and each year with an ag education program/FFA state qualifying events tion’s upcoming attempt to According to trustee chair the college. public desired an independent nature of the community free training, Summit offers six-month offered officials also received species are listed in and disease;The reduce sedi- program concern over impacts to drinks orForest fromcareer Tractor Supply. relocated toindicator Montana and bought a 20406-549-4171 agency failed to the best tained food be recycled Cardboard be leadthe coordinator, Tamar Hafer, ATR donates thousands in phases. prizes. Schools of allmay classifications for the Stevensville FFA:will ask public foruse help with a the Carrie Guarino, “We listened Following thosechapter. meetings, community college, as it was college.recycling According to also Butler, mentoring, support and friendship to sources is broken down into three acre farm which Shinn said can support That sounds like a lot of comments from Philip Strobel the Forest Plan, but it is not county owned and maintained ment in the Willow JEFF forthis a (second fee.together Anyfrom color, and labels available for2nd apeople fee. available science in managing reception has been This year, they will be away compete in FFA includAg Sales placebelieve team led Presenting a stated check for $7500 from JCCS to Shinn left) 1 Horsecan At by a high rare opportunity to incredible. create a doors. and wanted to hold true.” She thephase trustees said that voted inofpreviously many it tobybe whoever walks through their Stevens that thegiving first isJasmin RDOequipment.com about 20Sponsored horses. She currently money but, according to Shinn, clear whether there are other roads, especially Willow Creek Director of the NEPA Branch Creek watershed; improve stayAndrea on, but please remove lids. by the non-profits When speaking about the contest around $4,700 in prizes. This ining the AA schools in Missoula and Kayton French, 3rd place individual community college in the Bitand others with BVCC have levy will be different. The margin. After being created, associated with the outreach A Time Draft Horse Rescue were, l to r: Levi Clark, CPA, Simmerman, JCCS Branch elk habitat and didn’t comThis program the brainchild of called “personal development,” which taking care ofisdraft is “All Beginning March 9th, batteries Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) and in the Bitterroot, Lander said, ofoftrout cludes prizes to the schools of the Kalispell. In addition to with team members Jones, Office of Stevensville, the Regional bull habitat; restore Road. terroot. According tohorses trustee worked to alter the levy to testing time they iswent to the the district was levy program run Kamryn by the UniversiManager, and Will Ramsey, CPA.first pictured Tiny, the non-profi t’s mascot and theable toAdminply with the definition of old power duo Myla Yahraus, the owner involves aptitude toAlso iden  an expensive proposition. Last will also be accepted for recycle. $2 Recycling Works MT. See RESCUE, page them have had some sort of Montana winners, which take the form of grant four of the twelve chapters are in the Teigen Hackett, and Charlie Leonard. See GOLD, page 5 vice chair, Jean Butler, it its best chance to byESTIMATES public, did after being for community funds. After ty of Montana. The reality For House District 86 is 6 •FREE INTime. THE BITTERROOT VALLEY• Yin OUR HOME Ithis MPROVEMENT Cof O .COM istrator of the Environmental habitat including In a they letter to so the Forest first horse thatmeadows, wasand rescued 1 Horse At A Photo by Victoria Howell. the Fort Owen Ranch and foundergive tify what each individual’s specific growth found the Bitterroot per pound. Thebeing following will be acFor morePaid information refer to the theme to them.” Some previous years Bitterroot Valley; Florence, Victor,  would be only the fourth of address the concerns of the approved for the creation of significantly voted down for by Jeff Kempka for HD86 the center, and co-founder and ExecPaidthe fortrustees by Brad Davis, Box 462 Victor, Montana 59828 See FFA, page page 14 21 ART, page SeeSee SUMMIT, page4 4college cepted: alkaline, lithium-ion, Ni-Cad, website: ravallirecycling.org See BVCC, have included themes such and Corvallis. its kind in the state, and theas oldpublic. a community district twice, wentP.O. back

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