Dear Editor, As Chairman of the Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee, I strongly endorse and urge the voters of Ravalli County to re-elect Representative Pat Connell, HD 87, […]
Archives for May 2012
Support for Presswood
Dear Editor, The majority of people do not know what the Clerk of District Court even does, yet they will be voting for a new person to take over the […]
What’s good for cows is good for sage-grouse
Dear Editor, I grew up in Forsyth and have ranched there for 15 years. As a young boy driving through the snow, I could practically see a sage-grouse under every […]
Support for Pearson
Dear Editor, Citing “conflict of interest” concerns several groups in North Dakota are bringing suit charging that two N.D. Public Service Commissioners should recuse themselves from voting on a proposed […]
Support for Pearson
Dear Editor, What is it that attracts career politicians, exposed to heavy lobbying, to want to become Public Service Commissioners? In District 4 we have an incumbent and a candidate […]
Addition to Haslip comments
Dear Editor, The following information is presented as an addition to Jerry Haslip’s letter which appeared in the Bitteroot Star on April 11, 2012. Sources–Steven Hayes, Economist, TV news programs, […]
Support for Ballance
Dear Editor, Nancy Ballance is our choice for House District 89, and if you are concerned about our state’s future, she should be your choice, too. While other candidates ‘talk […]
Happy Mother’s Day, Paige Allen Trautwein
I’m so glad you are my daughter! Jerry and I were so blessed to have you as an addition to our family. You have always been such a joy. By […]
Fourth Grade Farm Fair – Fun for all!
Fourth graders converged on the Fairgrounds on Friday for the Fourth Grade Farm Fair. Jay Meyer of Stevensville originated the farm fair in his classroom in Stevensville many years ago. […]
Replacement sought for Commissioner Kanenwisher
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Republican Central Committee Executive Board has come up with a process for individuals wishing to be considered for replacing Matt Kanenwisher as County Commissioner […]
Event to celebrate county namesake
St. Mary’s Mission will hold a celebration to commemorate the 200th birthday of Father Anthony Ravalli, for whom Ravalli County is named. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of […]
Base rates for Stevi water not going down yet
Base rates for water in Stevensville were supposed to go down last fall, but the installation of the water metering system required so that users could be charged for the […]
Commissioners support proposed changes in lion hunting regs
By Michael Howell While a meeting in Ravalli County about wolves might draw 75 to 100 people, the room was virtually empty last Thursday when the County Commissioners discussed mountain […]
Stevi Main Street Assn. hosts community building workshops
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Main Street Association was instrumental in landing a $7,500 “capacity building grant” that the organization used to improve communications between their organization and other organizations […]
FWP seeks comment on proposed Travelers’ Rest State Park development
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking comment on a proposal to acquire nearly 24 acres of land, including a building that houses a visitor center, museum and artifacts […]
Lady Falcons roll over the weekend
The Florence Lady Falcons had a grueling three days with double headers on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. They took on, and rolled over, Deer Lodge, Troy, and Eureka. During the […]
Corvallis takes Seeley-Swan Invite
The weather prevented Corvallis from competing in Anaconda on Saturday but it didn’t slow the Blue Devils down at all. They shifted gears from Anaconda’s windy […]
Bob Reed Track Meet Held
The annual Bob Reed Invitational is the last track meet where the six valley schools had a chance to compete against each other for bragging rights in the Bitterroot. […]
Ups and downs at Frenchtown Softball tournament
The Lady Falcons knocked off the defending Class A champion Polson Pirates on the first day of the Frenchtown Invitational Tournament. With Courtney Byrne pitching, Florence allowed only two runs […]
Bitterroot Invitational held
The Bitterroot Invitational featured teams from Hamilton, Stevensville, Corvallis, Whitefish, Libby, Butte Central, Darby, Dillon, and Loyola. The tournament was spread across the three Class A schools’ tennis courts. […]