We have known Paige Allen Trautwein for fifteen years and what has impressed us most is her hard work and determination to do her very best job in whatever […]
Archives for May 2012
Support for Presswood
Whether you know her as “Maureen Draper Presswood” or simply as “Mo”, she is running for Ravalli County Clerk of District Court. She is more than just a name […]
Thomas on wrong track
So now Fred Thomas wants us to get on the right track, and elect him as state senator again. We should remember the track Thomas took us on when he […]
Support for Thomas
I would like to thank Mike K. for his insight on Fred Thomas and for noticing the sign at my business. Yes, Mike, Fred’s connections to small business are very […]
Questions about Thomas’ sincerity
Recently, I attended a public forum sponsored by the Ravalli County GOP where citizens were encouraged to meet candidates and speak with them directly about issues of concern. One of […]
Re: Thomas on property rights
This is part of an easement served on me by Fred Thomas: The purpose of this easement is to provide for the planting of evergreen trees on property owned by […]
Support for MacLaren
When you go to the polls next week, you really need to consider who you want to represent you, your county, and the state. Do you wish to have a […]
Support for Lake
The primary election season is almost over. I am concerned about the possibility of another four years of having a public service commissioner who puts her own personal agenda […]
Support for Pearson
Recent financial reports of our Public Service Commission candidates draws a bright line between them. Chris Griel had five donors (one was PSC Chairman Travis Kavulla). Chris did not […]
Quit convicting marijuana users
By Anne Ward, Corvallis I support restructuring the drug policy in the USA for fiscal and social reasons. I am heartened to see a petition circulating in Montana to put […]
Swim lesson signups Sign up now for all Summer Swim Sessions at the Bitterroot Aquatic Center. All sessions run Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Session 1: June 18th-June […]
Corvallis plans big Memorial Day celebration
Corvallis American Legion Post #91 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host the 92nd annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012. This year the parade […]
Purdys win national volunteer award
Retirees Craig and Marjorie Purdy from Stevensville have been named BLM National Volunteer Award winners for 2012. They will be honored at a ceremony on May 24 in Washington […]
Stevensville youth honored for volunteerism
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honored Montana’s top two youth volunteers of 2012 on Sunday during its 17th annual State Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Emily Jones, 13, of […]
RML scientists research tick-borne diseases in West Africa
By Carlotta Grandstaff As a young man, Dr. Tom Schwan spent two years in Kenya, serving in the Peace Corps. Like many travelers and expatriates who live and work […]
Fire danger extremely high for time of year
With near record temperatures in the Bitterroot Valley this past week, local, state and federal fire managers are cautioning local residents to use extreme care when building campfires on […]
Hamilton to ban cell phone use while driving
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council passed an ordinance on first reading May 15 that would prohibit the use of hand held electronic communication devices while operating a motor […]
Stevensville school hires interim superintendent
By Michael Howell Dissatisfied with the three applicants vying for the job of superintendent, the Stevensville School Board interviewed a fourth candidate and hired him as an interim replacement on […]
Stevi’s coach Chambers will stay
By Michael Howell Stevensville’s head basketball coach Keith Chambers was re-hired last week following a closed portion of the meeting in which the Board of Trustees considered a complaint lodged […]
Work continues on local veterans monument; more names needed
Construction continues on the Veterans Monument in Hamilton, a monument for veterans and veterans’ families. A project of Vietnam Veterans of America Bitterroot Chapter 938, the monument is located in […]