The match between Darby and Victor on the volleyball court Saturday night had everyone on the edge of their seats. Earlier in the season, Darby had downed Victor in three […]
Archives for October 2016
Hamilton prevails over Butte Central
The weather and the ground were not very helpful to either Hamilton or Butte Central on Friday night. After a day of rain, the ground was slick, and the dampness […]
Schmalz wins at Fairmont
With one week until the state cross country meet in Kalispell, Hamilton’s Jaycie Schmalz looked strong in her race at the Western A Classic at Fairmont Golf Course. She edged […]
Tribute to great service providers
With this letter I want to pay tribute to Pete Dunn, DPT, OTR/L, the manager of Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Services, a fine facility. And, as well, to all the staff […]
Unnecessary cruelty
Trappers say their mistakes are rare. A Montana trapper, quoted in a Montana newspaper on October 3, said, “technological advancements have drastically reduced rates of non-target capture” (of unintended species). […]
Support for I-177
As a member of a pioneer ranching family in Montana that uses our public lands to recreate, hunt and fish, I would like to weigh in why my family and […]
Support for I-177
The proposal to ban trapping on Montana’s public lands (I-177) makes sense for many reasons. One is the inadequate regulation trappers enjoy. In Montana, FWP relies on self-reporting by trappers […]
There is a principled option
We find ourselves once again facing an election that will determine the direction elected officials will send the country in which we find ourselves contained. I can’t predict who will […]
Support for Jent for AG
A district judge ruled this week that the state attorney general has the authority to deny City of Deer Lodge the right to participate in the decision to move the […]
Frightening parallel
The dirty little secret has surfaced: an old photo has surfaced of Adolf Hitler meeting with Haj Amin al Hussein. The outcome of that clandestine meeting reveals that the result […]
Stevensville firefighters ask for your support
By Bill Perrin (for) Stevensville Volunteer Firefighters Associations Fire Prevention Week took place Oct. 9-15. These dates commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that killed more than 250 […]
Sales/Auctions ESTATE SALE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 9-4, Saturday, October 22, 9-4, 583 Cash Nichols Road, Stevensville. Furniture, antiques, tack, appliances, bike, home decor, craft items, kitchen items. Timed […]
James W. Thompson THOMPSON PAINTER LAW P.C. Professional Center @ 32nd 176 South 32nd Street West, Suite 4 Billings, Montana 59102-6867 (406) 294-4230 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL […]
Wednesday, October 19 Stevensville Growth Policy meeting A public meeting to review and take comment on the draft Stevensville Growth Policy Update will take place Wednesday, October 19 […]
Esther Christina Beier Murray
Stevensville – Esther Christina Beier Murray was born on April 1, 1929 to Fred and Lydia Beier in Bentley, SD. She was the fourth of eight children. Esther went to […]
Judge issues default judgment against former treasurer
By Michael Howell Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton issued a default judgment in Ravalli County’s case against former county treasurer “Valerie Stamey, a/k/a Valerie Scott and Valerie Addis” […]
Donald H. Goddard
Stevensville – Donald H. Goddard, 95, returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 4, 201 6 at The Living Centre in Stevensville, MT. He was born November 14, 1920 […]
William ‘Bill’ McDonald
Hamilton – William “Bill” True McDonald, 81, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Discovery Care Centre. The Rosary will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 […]
Commissioners approve Open Lands funds for 61 Bar Ranch
Burnt Fork area gets another conservation easement By Michael Howell Last Thursday the Ravalli County Commissioners gave preliminary approval to spending $295,000 out of the county’s Open Lands Bond Program […]
County seeks clarification of ‘hard look standard’ in Legacy ruling
By Michael Howell The Montana Association of Counties is seeking legislative changes to clarify the “Hard Look Standard” as it was applied in the recent lawsuit over the Legacy Ranch […]