By Michael Howell For unstated reasons on August 25, Florence Carlton School Board trustee Colby Reynolds emailed notice of his resignation to Superintendent Bud Scully and to trustees Tara […]
Archives for October 2014
Support for Ray
When long time Ravalli County Justice of the Peace Nancy Sabo resigned to handle some out-of-state personal issues, the late Jerry Williams and I were asked by the County […]
Support for Pearson
Since the primary which took place in June of this year, I have had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Pearson. He is a candidate for the […]
Support for Curtis
Amanda Curtis is running for the US Senate against Steve Daines. She came to the campaign late, replacing John Walsh (boring, boring, boring!), but I think that may have […]
Vote for good policy makers
I won’t be around in 2050. But my grandchildren and great grandchildren will be, God willing. Hopefully by then they’ll have grandchildren of their own. But what kind of […]
Support for Schneider
Recently I have been reviewing Ron Ehli’s (HD86) voting record, and I’d like to bring a few items to the attention of my neighbors who apparently voted him into […]
Open primaries are the Montana way
By Jim Shockley, Victor A few Republican Central Committees have sued the state asking that the Republican primary be closed to all but registered Republicans. The suit is based on […]
Support for Ray
I have written this letter to support the candidacy of Jennifer Bedey Ray, who is seeking to become the next Department 1 Justice of the Peace in Ravalli County. […]
Down on Daines
Some time ago Representative Daines wrote a column to explain why we must repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obama Care. The ACA requires all Americans to […]
Rebuttal to Baty
I do agree with Don Baty that the fire department, park, school and irrigation district are a vital part of our small community. I disagree about the interlocking […]
‘Oliver’ recommended
What a treat to see the Stevensville Playhouse production of “Oliver!” Everything from the singing, costuming, stage-setting, to superb acting made this a wonderful night out – right here […]
Gary Geer
Stevensville – Gary Geer, a longtime resident of Stevensville, passed away in Arizona from Huntington’s Disease on Monday, September 29, 2014. He was born on September 19, 1937, to […]
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 […]
Sales/Auctions BLU-J ESTATE SALES 363-1600 Follow our green signs! View photos at www.bluejayestatesales.com Day One – 5:30-7:30; Following days 9-5:30 Oct. 8-9. Hamilton 185 Glenroy. Pool table, riding mower, […]
White Ribbon Week October 17 to 24 is White Ribbon Week, a community-wide event to raise awareness about domestic violence in Ravalli County. Show your support for ending domestic […]
Hamilton, Corvallis win at Hamilton Invitational
The course was new and so were the winners at the Hamilton Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. With the state Class A golf tournament being held at the Hamilton Golf […]
Hamilton girls, Corvallis boys win on the pitch
When Corvallis and Hamilton meet, no matter what sport, it’s always a good match up. Such was the case on Thursday when Corvallis traveled to Hamilton for soccer. “Corvallis is […]
Corvallis, Hamilton, Darby win on gridiron
The Corvallis Blue Devils came away with a conference win over Stevensville at Stevensville’s Homecoming on Friday night. The Blue Devils scored twice in the first 90 seconds […]
‘Sprinkling Pink’ at Valley Drug
By Michael Howell October is here. The days are growing shorter and colder. The leaves are turning shades of red and orange. And businesses everywhere are turning pink. Yes, […]
Hamilton man instrumental in passage of Wilderness Act fifty years ago
By Michael Howell As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, one Bitterrooter, who was instrumental in getting the law passed by Congress in 1964, is […]