Celebrating the turn of the year is even more significant when it’s the hundredth one you’ve seen. That’s the case for Helen Jenkins of Hamilton, who recently celebrated her 100th […]
Archives for December 29, 2015
Some dark money contributors have Bitterroot connections
By Michael Howell Montana Commissioner of Political Practices Jonathan Motl has accused Montana Growth Network (MGN), a registered political committee in the state from 2011 to October 2012, of violating […]
County’s contract for legal notices goes to high bidder
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners awarded the contract for publication of the county’s legal advertising for 2016 to the high bidder last week, citing issues of “efficiency and […]
Daly Hospital recognized for overall excellence
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton finishes the year on a high note, with recognition for performance leadership in quality. It was announced that the hospital has been recognized by […]
Exit Realty honors top teens
Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley recently recognized its November Youth in Action award recipient. Sadie Mauk was presented with a certificate and a check for $50. “We always seem to hear […]
Pantry Partners provides for hundreds
The Pantry Partners food bank of Stevensville completed its food box give-away on Tuesday, December 22. Cleo Guenther, director of Pantry Partners, said 360 boxes were given out or delivered […]
Bitterroot Valley Urgent Care offers affordable health care option
By Liz Cook Bitterroot Valley Urgent Care, located at 1230 North 1st Street in Hamilton, is locally owned and operated by husband and wife, Greg and Cyndi Hutton. The clinic […]
Happy New Year from Cheers Unlimited
By Liz Cook Cheers Unlimited, located at 501 S. 1st Street in Hamilton, has been locally owned and operated by Dan and Denise Moerkerke since 1989. Cheers is the only […]
Praise for Zinke
This year, access to Montana’s natural resources was threatened in Congress by agendas that simply don’t understand our traditions and heritage. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) became an […]
Zinke’s gotta go
Our congressman Ryan Zinke must be applauded for his legislation on behalf of veterans. On the other hand some of the other legislation he supports is not beneficial to Montanans. […]
Time to revisit growth policy
A motorsports park on the north end of the county fairgrounds might be a good idea. It would provide a convenient location close to town for people who enjoy racing. […]
Support for Collective Impact
Collective Impact is the commitment of a group of stakeholders from different sectors committed to a common agenda for solving a specific social problem, using a structured form of collaboration. […]
Logging and politics
There is a saying that has been well used up, but I am going to repeat it anyhow, here it is: the guy told the other fellow, be patient, things […]
Some hope for global warming solution
Happy Holidays! What a great Christmas it’s been. It doesn’t get better than spending time with family and friends, and skiing in deep powder. Even got a couple nice presents—some […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Brandon M. Fillmore, Brandon M. Fillmore, Petitioner Cause No. DV-15-444/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]
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 Alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix […]
Health insurance enrollment assistance Sapphire Community Health is excited to announce that free, one-on-one, local help is available to individuals who need assistance signing up for health care coverage. The […]