By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council decided last week to enlist the services of Bechtle Architects for $20,000 to evaluate the possibility of renovating the existing city hall building […]
Archives for December 2015
Stevensville invests reserve funds
By Michael Howell At its December 10 meeting the Stevensville Town Council decided to place about $235,108 from various reserve funds into certificates of deposit in order to earn a […]
Florence Falcons look tough
The Florence Falcons are looking to be one of the top teams in District 6B. The addition of Anaconda makes an already tough conference even tougher but the Falcons seem […]
Lady Broncs squeak by Corvallis
The Battle of the Bitterroot lived up to the hype on Friday night in Hamilton. The Lady Broncs and the Blue Devils of Corvallis took to the floor to grind […]
Hamilton wrestlers win Glyn Brawley Classic
The Glyn Brawley Christmas Classic is one of the valley’s traditions at this time of year. Teams from throughout Western Montana and even Salmon, Idaho, braved the stormy and slick […]
Junk science
Global warming being caused by greenhouse gases = global BS! Let’s apply some logic to the theory that greenhouse gas increases cause global warming. If greenhouse gas increases cause global […]
Compelled to respond
And yet another letter to the editor that needs a response. Where to begin? The claim was made that responsible gun owners produce less crime and that “libs” paint them […]
Random questions
It was asked, “Why would I believe a Muslim?” I ask, why would I believe a Christian or want them in this country? I have read the Bible that says […]
A message apropos of the season
By Roger Mitchell, Stevensville Peace on Earth, good will toward men! At this time of year, when hearts soften and strangers are looked on more kindly, our outlook is influenced […]
Wednesday, December 23 Zen Buddhism class Zen Buddhism class takes place Wednesday, December 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (second and fourth Wednesdays). Learn the fundamental teachings of the Buddha […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Jenny Frances Thorn, Jenny Frances Thorn, Petitioner Cause No. DV-15-438/4 Dept. No. 2 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 FRESH DECORATED CHRISTMAS WREATHS. […]
Jean Matthews
Hamilton – Jean Margaret Matthews had a radiant smile, and a laugh that rang out like a bell. That joyful bell ceased to ring on December 16, 2015. She died […]
Kushner honored by Montana Supreme Court
By Michael Howell Montana Statewide Drug Court Coordinator Jeffrey Kushner, who lives in the Victor area, was recently honored by the Montana Supreme Court and presented with a plaque for […]
Local donations reach record high for Christmas ‘shoeboxes’
Bitterroot Valley, North Fork and Salmon, Idaho residents were extremely generous in helping children overseas this Christmas season. From this area, volunteers were able to collect 3,718 of the total […]
Legislators look at internet possibilities in Bitterroot
By Michael Howell Montana legislators across the state have begun to focus on internet accessibility as a key aspect in the future development and growth of the state’s economy. The […]
Commissioners hear from legislator, FS about proposed timber sale
By Michael Howell State Senator Pat Connell beat the Forest Service to the draw in discussing a proposed timber sale on national forest land in the Upper East Fork with […]
Irrigators approve $1.7 million bond for bridge repairs
Users of the “Big Ditch”, owned and operated by the Bitter Root Irrigation District, voted overwhelmingly to allow the district to sell and issue a $1.7 million bond to help […]
MAPS entrepreneurial class opens on-line store
By Michael Howell Students at MAPS Media Institute have launched their own on-line jewelry store. The institute has offered free after-school classes in design, filmmaking, music and technology since it […]
Board of Health agrees to ask EPA to do environmental study
By Michael Howell The fourth time was the charm for local wildlife rehabilitator Judy Hoy in her decades-long attempt to get the Ravalli County Board of Health to request that […]