by David A. Merrick, Corvallis – Now that the legislating period is nearly over it has become once again clear to me that all our local legislators tend to restrict […]
Archives for May 2011
Valley News
School districts dealing with failed levies The $235,000 technology acquisition and depreciation levy on the ballot for the Hamilton High School District was defeated by a vote of 1,925 against […]
Record setting high water predicted at Victor
Agencies and residents prepare for possibility of flooding – By Michael Howell – Predicting exactly when and how high the Bitterroot River may crest in the spring is a notoriously […]
Food bank breaks ground
By Michael Howell – Close to fifty people turned out on a windy Saturday morning on May 14, 2011 to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for the new building that will […]
Up, up and away!
The weather was good enough on Monday, May 2 for the Lone Rock School sixth graders to launch their hot air balloons. Middle school teacher Pam Okland worked with the […]
Locals named to play in Shodair Soccer Classic
A summertime favorite, the Shodair Soccer Classic kicks off its twelfth season this summer in Helena. The event begins mid-week with activities for players, and culminates with the women’s and […]
Bitterroot Bucs
The Bitterroot Bucs had two double headers this weekend. On Saturday they split with the Dillon Cubs. The Bucs lost the first game, 9-5. Billy Hanna took the loss. Austin […]
Tennis Results
Anaconda 6, Stevensville 1 Singles – Emily Morani, A, def. Mersadiez Leese 6-1, 6-1; Ellie Krueger, A, def. Fran Farr 6-4, 6-3; Haley VanMeel, A, def. Jessica Vickrey 6-3, 6-3; […]
Corvallis, Florence win big
The Corvallis girls won the Wayne Estes Track Meet in Anaconda on Saturday, outscoring second place Belgrade by 30 points. Hamilton came in third. Corvallis had a couple of multiple […]
Florence continues run
The Lady Falcons continued their run on the diamond, sweeping Eureka in a doubleheader on Saturday. They won the first game, 21-2, with Courtney Byrne pitching and Hayley Cole as […]
Thanks from Beta Sigma Phi
Dear Editor, The Ravalli County Beta Sigma Phi chapters thank the citizens and businesses of the Bitterroot Valley for their support of our annual Good Friday Tulip Sale. The local […]
Fake attack on President
Dear Editor, The other day Jeremiah Wright and Louis Farrakhan launched a verbal assault on Barack Obama. Shortly after those two racists attacked Obama, the spokesman for the New Black […]
Ravalli County Airport – DOA
Dear Editor, The first “act of decency” by Commissioner/Chairman J.R. Iman would be an apology to the Citizens of Ravalli County for the disrespectful, arrogant, non-transparent meeting which was conducted […]
Commissioners making mistake
Dear Editor, Open letter to Commissioners: This letter is written on behalf of my clients, ICAARE, and other concerned citizens regarding the proposed expansion of the Ravalli County Airport. The […]
Support for Ravalli County Airport improvements
by George Marshall, Flight Instructor, Aviation Safety Coordinator, Pilot, Airport Board member, Hamilton Growth and change do not come easily. There are always those who fear the passing of the […]
Valley News
County dust abatement application deadline extended The Board of County Commissioners for Ravalli County has approved a Dust Abatement Program for county residents living on county roadways, and for those […]
Classifieds
SALES/AUCTIONS 13 FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD SALE! Fieldstone Dr., Lone Willow Dr. & Misty Vale Loop. Fri. & Sat. 8-4. Lots of goodies. Follow the signs and balloons. Eastside Hwy. to Cemetery […]
Calendar
Wednesday, May 11 Preschool Story Time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, May 11 to enjoy “Welcome to Fairyland” and […]
Legals
NOTICE OF SALE FOUR SEASONS STORAGE will be auctioning to the highest Bidder, abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following units: A-7, A-21, A-25, B-29, B-33, C-15, […]
Another fun option available soon
By Jean Schurman The skyline around the Bitterroot Aquatic Center has changed dramatically in the last couple of weeks, thanks to the addition of a slide complex. There are three […]