Paul Ryan said something in the Vice-Presidential debate that captured my attention, and activated my worry mechanisms. Ryan is the leader of the crazy Tea Party element of the […]
Archives for October 2012
Support for Chilcott
I must respond to recent actions by “Big Dave Smith” in his attempt to swing votes his way for a seat on the county commission. His accusations against incumbent Greg […]
Support for Tester
Military service teaches us to “have each others’ backs.” This is a sacred duty that continues into civilian life, especially for injured veterans. Tester’s leadership and support for veteran’s […]
Support for Hill
Montana was never meant to be “last place,” but the “Last Best Place.” Here we have one of the wealthiest states in the country in terms of God-given resources, […]
Support for Burrows
I have had the privilege of knowing Jeff Burrow for some time now. I contracted him out to do some work for me and found him to be a […]
Support for new medical marijuana bill
By Chris Hoffman, Ravalli County Sheriff I have received questions from community members who are confused about Ballot Measure- Initiative Referendum Number 124. This issue relates to the Montana Marijuana […]
Bitterroot NAMi Bitterroot NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) family support group meets the second Thursday of the month at 700 N. 4th St. in Hamilton in the fellowship […]
Florence takes top seed
The Lady Falcons of Florence had a couple of hiccups but came away with the No. 1 seed heading into the Western B Divisional in Ronan this week. Although they […]
Victor, Florence fall in first round playoffs
The first round playoff games were tough on the local teams over the weekend. Florence traveled to Red Lodge while Victor made a cold trip to Chinook up on the […]
Blue Devils best Lady Broncs
Emotions are usually a little higher when your opponent is your rival. Senior night is always an emotional night too. But when a senior player goes down early in the […]
Corvallis girls, Sadi Henderson repeat as champs
Corvallis junior Sadi Henderson brought home the gold again this year in cross-country. The distance runner who turns sprinter in the spring repeated as Class A champion and led her […]
Tough loss for Florence Falcons
In a battle of the undefeated and for the top spot in District 6B, Missoula Loyola and Florence matched up in Florence on Friday night. Not only was the conference […]
Stevensville playing tough defense
The two-day teachers’ break was not a break for many of the valley volleyball teams. Hamilton, Corvallis and Stevensville all had two matches each on Thursday. Stevensville coach Lindsey Day […]
New alternative chosen for county airport improvements
Commissioners prefer airport runway extension By Michael Howell Last Friday, October 19, the Ravalli County Commissioners chose a new option for the future development of the county airport that […]
Ravalli County Fair rodeo wins big
By Jean Schurman A determined effort to make the Ravalli County Fair’s rodeo the best in the state paid off last week when the Northern Rodeo Association awarded the […]
RC&D to celebrate national anniversary with benefit gala
The National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils (NARC&DC) began its kickoff of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of service to America with a proclamation by USDA Secretary Thomas […]
Habitat for Humanity to offer low-cost home repairs
Habitat for Humanity of Ravalli County will begin doing home improvements in partnership with qualified, low-income homeowners. The new program called A Brush with Kindness is aimed at providing […]
Hunting season starts strong
Region 2 Big Game Opener Check Station Chart Montana’s big game rifle season opened Saturday, and although slightly fewer hunters headed to the field in west-central Montana than […]
Open Letter to the Ravalli County Commissioners re: Signs
By Sarah Roubik, Corvallis; Andy Roubik, Covallis; Marina Weatherly, Stevensville; Amy Monteith, Corvallis In regard to the October 15th sign ordinance meeting: Thank you for listening to your Ravalli […]
What’s it all about?
Republicans and Democrats Are fighting toe to toe, Discussing things on video And contending, yes or no. I’m not sure of what they really mean And it kinda […]