By Michael Howell Officials and members of Ravalli Electric Cooperative (REC), joined by government officials and members of the public, all convened on the company’s Woodside substation last Thursday to […]
Archives for June 1, 2016
Stevensville’s utility rate help program to continue
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council met on Thursday, May 26 with only two council members present. Mayor Jim Crews stated that he had contacted Dan Clark at the […]
Manzella to head Montana delegation
State Representative Theresa Manzella (HD 85) of Hamilton has been selected to lead the Montana delegation to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the first time a […]
Victor Fire District replaces ambulance
Ten year ago, the Victor Volunteer Fire District purchased a 1997 Ford F250 ambulance from the Telluride, Colorado Fire District. The ambulance had 20,000 miles on it and now has […]
Soldier’s remains to finally come home
It’s been a long time coming, but the remains of Corporal George G. Simmons, born on October 28, 1917, will finally be laid to rest in the Corvallis Cemetery next […]
Darby invites you to rock in the new arena
By Jean Schurman Darby is gearing up for another big happenin’ this weekend. The grand opening of the ‘new’ Darby Arena will be on Saturday, June 4th. Gates open at […]
GMO foods must be properly labeled
By James Minckler, Missoula We are being poisoned by the GMO “foods.” We have the right to know. This is an open letter to Senator Steve Daines in response to […]
Support for partisan elections
Every human being has the unalienable right to choose. An unalienable right is any function of human nature that is exercised naturally and yet does not disadvantage any other human […]
Partisan LGSC created partisan ballot measure
Votes on the upoming LGSC Ballot are final! No LGSC Ballot in November! What’s with the 5-0 votes by our County Commissioners? Independent minded voters will vote preference for Ravalli […]
Don’t spray dandelions
A few days ago I drove by Daly Elementary School and saw many children frolicking on the playground among hundreds of Dandelions going to seed. So obviously they had not […]
Support for Hoffman
Despite days of opposing testimony from Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the scientific community, river front property owners and concerned citizens, the County Commissioners, including JR Iman and Greg Chilcott, voted […]
Support for Ralston
Agriculture is a $2 billion a year industry in Montana. Hard working farmers and ranchers are the backbone of this industry. Theresa Manzella has failed to support the Agriculture community […]
Support for Manzella
A vote for Theresa Manzella is a vote for integrity and honor. I am writing this because in our Ravalli County community we are blessed with some of the finest […]
Support for Forest Travel Plan
Recently, the Bitterroot National Forest completed a new forest-wide travel plan. The forest managers carefully balanced laws, court decisions, resource protections, existing uses and various user requests to reach the […]
Ugly power lines
I just got back in town and noticed that the beautiful trees that lined the walking path were gone. Then I read in the paper that they had been taken […]
Why the sniveling?
Hello Fellow Stupid Bowl Irrigators: Replying to the 27-January-2016 letter by T.C. Richardson. Well, I would like to personally thank BRID Manager Mr. John Crowley for a fine job of […]
Support for Chilcott
I am asking you to please join me in supporting Greg Chilcott in his bid for re-election as County Commissioner from District 2. Greg understands Ravalli County and has a […]
Support for Gutsche
I have worked with Gail Gutsche in one capacity or another for more than 20 years. Most of that time was spent promoting policy and programs that protected women and […]
No new taxes!
When is enough, enough? The push is on to get Ravalli County voters to approve a ballot initiative to assess a tax levy on property owners in order to fund […]
Corvallis girls take 6th straight title
The rosters may change but the outcome has not changed in six years – another state championship. For a while it was the hurdles that powered the Blue Devils with […]