By Michael Howell Many people are wondering about the ongoing audit of the Treasurer’s Office. It appears that a lot is hanging on the outcome of the process. Members […]
Archives for May 6, 2014
Scientists one step closer to understanding and possibly treating hantavirus infections
By Michael Howell A group of scientists, including three from Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton –Doctors David Safronetz, Joseph Prescott and Heinz Feldman – have created an animal model that […]
Another conservation easement proposed in Burnt Fork drainage
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Open Lands Bond Program board has recommended approval of using $150,000 in Open Lands Bond Program funds to help establish another conservation easement in […]
Painted Rocks Reservoir full and spilling over
Water levels in the Bitterroot River have risen dramatically since Painted Rocks Reservoir reached capacity and began spilling over Friday evening, May 2 at about 10 p.m. According to […]
Please tell me it’s just a bad dream
By John Davenport, Hamilton There are many campaign signs around the county now obscuring the view. Once again it is the season for placards promoting the political pornography rampant in […]
Outrageous
I’ll bet Ravalli County residents thought the County had filed charges against Treasurer Stamey. Well, think again. According to a report in the Bitterroot Star on April 23rd, County […]
Would you believe?
This is of deep concern, as it is surprising that the three County Commissioners – Suzy Foss, Jeff Burrows, and Ron Stolz – who brought upon Ravalli County citizens […]
Turning a blind eye
For those of you that already know this fact just bear with me, but for those who do not, I’m hoping I’ll summon someone out there who not only […]
Dump failed political system
Why does it seem every solution must be political? At least as seen from the articles in the papers, this valley is fixated on political process and so-called political solutions. […]
Trapping at Lee Metcalf Refuge
We recently received a call. After spending over three years as a trail volunteer for Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge in Stevensville, this volunteer quit as a result of finding a […]
Beavers not welcome at refuge
Two letters appeared in the April 30, 2014 edition of the Bitterroot Star about the recent demise of a North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) on the Lee Metcalf National […]
Unethical campaign politics
Some weeks ago there was a letter printed about campaign signs. It referred to candidates in general who habitually post signs that do not comply with the rules of […]
Complete picture
In the April 23 Bitterroot Star, Lilya McAlister stated that Pat Connell is trying to fool the voters “using a chart that completely distorts the facts.” Maybe it is distorted […]
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Wednesday, May 7 Stevensville Main Street The Stevensville Main Street Association will hold its monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 12 noon at the Main Street […]