Stevensville Mayor Gene Mim Mack and Council member Tim Hunter presented a check for $10,000 to committee members of Bear Mountain Playground last week. “We have had tremendous support from […]
Archives for February 10, 2015
Citizen initiative amended to allow zoning for TEDD
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners approved a resolution last Friday that amends the voter approved Citizen Initiative passed in 2012 requiring that any County initiated Growth Policy, Zoning District […]
Salary cuts not on the table for Economic Development Authority
By Michael Howell In anticipation of a budget crunch related to the loss of a major tenant at the Ravalli Entrepreneurship Center, Ravalli County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) Director Julie […]
DEQ sued over Blood Lane ‘big box’ permit
Bitterrooters for Planning has been joined by the Bitterroot River Protection Association in a lawsuit against the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, alleging that DEQ failed to adequately analyze impacts […]
New protected lands are good for wildlife and all Montanans
By Skip Kowalski – President, Montana Wildlife Federation Montanans are fortunate people. The Crown of the Continent is one of the most magnificent natural areas in the world. In many […]
Current systems aren’t working
I think we should expand Medicaid! But first we must steal people’s money in order to give out that stolen “free” money to others. Why? So we can provide a […]
Montana Whatever Association?
Montana Wilderness Association has been playing amateur politician for many years. MWA uses their ephemeral and subjective assessment of ‘political reality’ to rationalize repeatedly sacrificing ancient, enduring wildlands rather than […]
Flood plain folly
Here are a few thoughts regarding the recent decision by the Ravalli County Commission to revoke restrictions on building within the flood plain. The definition of flood plain is “those […]
Re: EA on the Darby Lands Project
Interested people who are concerned about our wildlife and the condition of our forest lands: It is now time to get your comments in to the Forest Service. This present […]
Comment needed to protect forest
Do you hunt or fish? Care about clean running water? Wildlife? Healthy watersheds? If you do, then it’s important you comment on the Bitterroot National Forest (BNF) Darby Lumber Lands […]
Town wants to annex properties
In attending the 02/04/2015 Stevensville Planning Board meeting, there were four items placed on the agenda by Mayor Mim Mack. It was stated to a large attendance that these items […]
Norman Cardwell Cary
Victor – Norman Cardwell Cary, born March 28, 1947, passed away January 23, 2015 at 67 years. Norm was predeceased by loving parents Vernon Cary and Patricia Cary and good […]
Stanley B. Parr
Stanley B. Parr, 75 of Grantsdale passed away on January 29, 2015 at his home. He was born November 7, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Wm O. and […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL L. SORENSON, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-15-09 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
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Wednesday, February 11 Zen Buddhism class Join a class beginning Wednesday, February 11 on the fundamental teachings of the Buddha as taught by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh including exercises […]