Aside from his family, Tae Kwon Do has been at the center of Chris Devine’s life since he was 15. And for almost 15 years, Devine’s family has […]
Archives for March 20, 2012
Sylvie Coston, skier deluxe
Sylvie Coston is a typical, high achieving freshman at Stevensville High School. She likes to hang out with her friends. She studies and maintains her grades. She plays soccer […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN P. SMAUS., Deceased. Probate No. DP 11-75 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Fadely files for commissioner
Republican Kevin Fadely, 47, of Stevensville, has filed to run for the commission seat from District 2, currently held by Greg Chilcott. Fadely has lived in Stevensville for 12 […]
Smith files for commissioner
Dave Smith, 56, has filed as a Democrat for Ravalli County Commissioner in District 2, the seat currently held by Greg Chilcott. Smith is a fourth generation Bitterrooter and […]
Sales/Auctions YARD SALE – Saturday, March 24, 8 aM until done. 232 Cartwright Way, Hamilton. Lawnmower, fridge, 2 shop vacs, some furniture. Many items for free. Farm and Garden Potting […]
Stevi Streetscape project ready to go
By Michael Howell About a year ago the community of Stevensville embarked on a plan to make substantial improvements to the streetscape in the primary downtown corridor. Last week Jeremy […]
Commissioners commit to keeping rail line open
By Michael Howell On Friday, March 16, the Board of County Commissioners approved committing up to $62,000 to keep the Montana Rail Link (MRL) Bitterroot spur operating for a year. […]
Taking the soft approach to river bank stabilization
By Michael Howell Three landowners on the west side of Stevensville along the east bank of the Bitterroot River have banded together and with the help of grants […]
Friends of Metcalf Refuge still working for its benefit
By Michael Howell Since being banned from dealing directly with officials at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge and having a cash donation to a refuge project returned to them, […]
Fired road supervisor’s grievance denied
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners denied a grievance request from former Road and Bridge Department Supervisor David Ohnstad. Ohnstad asked the commissioners to reconsider his termination and reinstate […]
Planning board gives thumbs down to prayer at meetings
By Michael Howell At its last meeting on Wednesday, March 7, the Ravalli County Planning Board discussed the possibility of scheduling a prayer as part of the regularly scheduled items […]
Real reason for higher gas prices
Gas prices are rising at the pump and becoming the center of our national focus. Who gets credit for this unwelcome news? Suspects include Iran, the Straits of Hormuz, and […]
Reasons to abolish death penalty
I am moved by Warren ‘Dite’ Little’s letter in the Missoulian, March 12, 2012. As a parent who has had her own son die before his time, I share some […]
Refreshing facts about Obama
I’m a natural skeptic. Always have been. As a child of the Depression and now a great grandmother, I’ve always been one to question and demand facts when things seem […]
My ten reasons to re-elect Pres. Obama
1. Character – Pres. Obama is a statesman, reasoned, mature, optimistic, morally responsible, doesn’t kneejerk or saber-rattle, unflappable in the face of crisis, unfair slurs, and a deadlocked Congress. 2. […]
False claims
Montana State Senator Bruce Tutvedt of Kalispell should stand up for the truth, not right wing blather. I fear he was intentionally misleading in his Ravalli Republic letter on 3/11/12. […]
Thanks to River’s Mist
The Stevensville High School Art program would like to publicly acknowledge the River’s Mist Gallery in Stevensville, owned by Gretchen Spiess. Gretchen donated her gallery for the month of […]
Regs provide essential protection for small business
By Brian McGregor, owner, Silver Dollar Saloon, Butte A guy walks into a bar and says, “ouch.” Now, you might be thinking that’s a really bad one-liner. Actually, I was […]
Diaper drive In a neighbor helping neighbor effort, First Baptist Church in Stevensville is collecting diapers and wipes for those in need. Drop off your donations at First Baptist Church […]