Missoula – In the early evening of June 14, 2013, Gail L. Nelson Sr. passed away at his home, surrounded by his family. He missed his 90th birthday by […]
Archives for June 26, 2013
Mildred Mercer
Stevensville – Mildred ‘Midge’ Mercer, 90, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at her home in Stevensville. She was born on December 29, 1922 in Trenton, New Jersey. Midge […]
Elizabeth Jane Hayward
Stevensville – Elizabeth Jane Hayward, born August 29, 1921, went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the age of 91, dying of natural […]
Robert A. Davenport
Robert A. Davenport, aka “Curly Bob,” passed away in Quartzsite, Arizona on April 13, 2013. Bob is survived by his loving and devoted wife Sarah. They were married on […]
Renaissance Faire this weekend
The Queen and her Royal Court return! Let it be known across the land that the Big Sky Renaissance Faire will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28-30 […]
Title X funding rejected, Family Planning Program in jeopardy
By Michael Howell A motion to accept some year-end surplus funds for the Family Planning Program and the renewal of the Nurse Practitioner’s contract for FY 2014 failed to […]
County Attorney proposes restructuring of office
By Michael Howell County Attorney Bill Fulbright’s budget proposal for FY 2014 includes a major restructuring of the office that he claims will “net significant savings in general fund […]
County budget hearings to begin
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners, after receiving budget requests from every department, are about to make some crucial budget decisions for the upcoming fiscal year 2014. A […]
Branded: Bitterroot College University of Montana
By Michael Howell It’s official! The Bitterroot College Program of the University of Montana now has a new name and a new logo. From this day forward it will be […]
‘Legacy’ would have negative effect on agriculture
By Jill Davies, Director, Sustainable Living Systems I am submitting our report: “Bitterroot Valley Food System Community Food Project – Assessment and Planning”, dated 2009, for the record in the […]
What Legacy?
If you are a Bitterrooter you either have lived here your whole life, or you are a transplant. If you are a transplant you love this valley and appreciate […]
Consider the effects
A Legacy Ranch Subdivision promoter said there would be significant effects on wildlife, but the wildlife would “adapt.” Exactly how does a wild animal “adapt” to being poisoned by […]
Job Corps program should be protected
As a long-time and since retired Montana School Superintendent, past City Administrator, and Hamilton, Montana resident, I understand the value of programs that invest in educating unemployed, at-risk youth. […]
Republican call to action
I recommend that the Republicans currently running, or considering to run, for the US Senate Seat to replace Max Baucus initiate early campaign debates/forums to reach out to all […]
PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING FOR RAVALLI COUNTY The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning July 1, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. on the Preliminary County […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales! All Sales Start Day One 5:30pm-8pm Following Days 9am-5:30pm Look for our green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 June 26-29 Ravalli County Fairgrounds Doyle & Nancy […]
Wednesday, June 26 BPL story time Join Jennifer Crawford for “I Dig Summer!” story time on Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s corner or outside […]