Republicans generally believe in and support the First Amendment. Selective rights appear in the view of a few small minded members of the Ravalli County Republican Central Committee, who strenuously […]
Archives for February 2015
Policy, not politics, should fuel public land debate
As avid sportsmen, we recognize the value of our public land in Montana. But we also recognize our responsibility as citizens to see that our public lands are properly managed. […]
Calm waters getting rougher
It’s been fun getting to know the new legislators. Hard working, friendly and happy are most, only a very few make you wonder why they even bothered running. Like last […]
Support for CSKT Water Compact
Do you have thousands of dollars sitting in your bank account? More importantly, do you have thousands of dollars, sitting in your bank account, that you have no better use […]
Opposed to CSKT Water Compact
Again I find myself questioning my State and Federal Government’s thought process regarding the controversial 2015 CSKT Water Compact. Fellow Ranchers and State Legislators have somehow decided that my family’s […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID L. WALDO, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-15-14 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Leon Becktold
Leon Becktold passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 27, 2015, five days after his 82nd birthday. He was born on January 22, 1933 in Sawyer, North Dakota to […]
Sales/Auctions Habitat for Humanity ReSale. New & used building materials & much more. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 9–4. 131 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton. Farm and Garden FRESH EGGS! ALFALFA and […]
Wednesday, February 18 Lutheran Lenten services Our Savior Lutheran Church of Stevensville welcomes members of the community to Lenten services. Ash Wednesday, February 18, opens the season of Lent and […]
Local chiropractor traveling with Team USA for World University Games
Local chiropractor, Dr. Amy Berglund of Active Care Chiropractic in Stevensville, is currently traveling with the U.S. Delegation to Granada, Spain as part of the U.S. medical team at the […]
Town of Stevensville backs Bear Mountain
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 […]
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 […]