About 55 participants, many wearing lime green tee shirts saying ‘Together Scott, Every Step of the Way’, took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Sunday. The group made a circle […]
Archives for August 2014
River washes out trail at wildlife refuge
By Michael Howell Prolonged high water flows on the Bitterroot River this spring cut into the bank along the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge undermining the asphalt trail that […]
Hamilton budget finalized – city taxes raised 42%
By Michael Howell Residents of the City of Hamilton are going to see a 42% increase in their property taxes in the coming Fiscal Year 2015 to cover general […]
Two more properties looking for Open Lands Bond support
By Michael Howell The County’s Open Lands Board has forwarded a recommendation of approval of the use of Open Lands Bond Program funds to help establish two more conservation […]
Fred Burnell
Fred Burnell, a World War II veteran, was the oldest child born to Herbert and Gladys (Carnahan) Burnell on March 13, 1924 in Kalispell, MT. His father was a World […]
Real freedom at work comes from forming a union
By Al Ekblad Today, all workers have the right to choose to stick together and collectively bargain with their employer for a better life. Even employees’ who […]
Floyd mistaken, again
In a letter to the editor (Missoulian 8/25), Mr. Clayton Floyd purports once again to know what he is talking about. As has been the norm during his political […]
Bad investments
Apparently times are not that tough at Town Hall. In the budget for this year, which will have been voted by now, $5,000 for a dumpster to be modified […]
City now in business of selling water
Editor’s Note: The following letter is published exactly as it was submitted. Did you fine citizens of Stevensville know that the town is now (or has been) in […]
How to create more prosperity
I think we should make the corporations pay their fair share. CEOs should only get paid what McDonald’s managers get paid, and the corporations should pay the same tax […]
Change in library book display
The Board of Trustees for the North Valley Public Library has decided not to have the book shelves in the Community Room any longer, so those of you who have […]
Wednesday, August 27 FFA Alumni baked goods auction The FFA Alumni baked goods auction will be held Wednesday, August 27 at 6 p.m. at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, […]
Jennifer B. Lint Boatwright Law Office, P.C. 1091 South First Street Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-1385 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER […]
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Edman earns buckle at Tevis Cup
Two years ago, Kathy Edman of Florence attempted to complete the Tevis Cup race, a grueling 100-mile horse race that must be completed in 24 hours, not one […]
‘Cowboy Ninja’ in Hamilton
The television show ‘American Ninja Warrior’ has captured the interest of many people this summer. On Friday night, students at the Velocity Gymnastics ninja clinic had a chance to […]
Riverfest in the Root held. Kids (and adults) enjoyed a variety of activities to increase their awareness and appreciation of the Bitterroot River at the fourth annual Riverfest in the […]
RCEDA receives $59,700 in grants
By Michael Howell USDA Rural Development State Director Anthony J. Preite was in the valley last Wednesday to drop off a check for $59,700 to the Ravalli County Economic Development […]
Public comment period extended on DEQ permit for large retail store
By Michael Howell The state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has reopened the public comment period for a Ground Water Pollution Control System permit application that it is being […]
Stevi adopts permissive levy but doesn’t fund it
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council recently decided to expand its health care coverage for employees by including dental and vision options in which the town would pay […]