By Michael Howell Last week Hamilton School District’s School Nurse Program got a boost from Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, when Dr. Jennifer Feighner dropped by with a check for $6,500. […]
Archives for February 2017
Work underway on Supply Ditch dam re-construction
By Michael Howell Chairman of the Bitterroot Conservation District (BCD) Howard Eldredge and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) fisheries biologist Chris Clancy, who also serves in an […]
Recreational use rules being considered for the Bitterroot River
By Michael Howell As recreational use of the Bitterroot River continues to increase, officials have begun a process for considering potential rules to address issues of overcrowding. The Department of […]
Hamilton School District considering bond and levy
By Michael Howell Faced with a declining enrollment that is projected to continue over the next few years and the associated decline in funding, the Hamilton School District administration has […]
Darby Town employees file human rights complaint
By Michael Howell In a letter dated February 10, attorney Ellie Hill Smith informed the Town of Darby that she has been retained by former Town Clerk and Treasurer Nancy […]
Florence teams advance to divisionals
By Jean Schurman Both the Florence Lady Falcons and the Falcons will advance to play at the Western B Divisional in Ronan this week. The top two teams from […]
Darby plays in district championship game
By Jean Schurman The Darby boys lost out to Lincoln, 60-50, in a challenge game for District 13C on Monday night, after losing to Valley Christian in the District […]
Lady Pirates finish in third place
The Lady Pirates of Victor finished in third place at the District 13C tournament. Victor defeated Darby for third place and because they had not played second place finisher Clark […]
Something must be done about local dams
By Dallas D. Erickson, SOS the Bitterroot, Stevensville For years I have been involved in the area of disaster preparation (which includes mitigation) and response through various organizations. As […]
Obama to blame
I am not on the internet but very much wish to communicate my feelings to Mary Fahnestock-Thomas of Hamilton. When candidate Obama said he would fundamentally change our country, the […]
Mail-in ballots for House race
What odd times we live in. In Helena, fewest pieces of Legislation in 16 years. But only recently do we read of new big budget cuts. Cuts for education, senior […]
Wednesday, February 22 UM Job Fair The University of Montana will host the 28th Annual Big Sky Employment Fair on Wednesday, February 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
Anna Helene Laursen
Florence – Anna Helene (Madsen) Laursen peacefully passed away of natural causes in her home surrounded by her family on February 8, 2017. She was 89 years old. Anna was […]
Dale G. Walker
Dale Gregory Walker, 71, of Floweree, MT, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton. Cremation has taken place under the care of […]
Charles F. Spindler
Stevensville – Charles F. “Chuck” Spindler passed away February 18, 2017 at his home in Stevensville with family at his side. He was born July 26, 1935 in Kalispell, MT […]
Royce A. McCarty, Jr., P.C. 210 South 3rd Street P.O. Box 210 Hmailton, Montana 59840 Telephone: (406) 363-0822 mccarty@ramjrlaw.com Attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI […]
Sales/Auctions INDOOR GARAGE SALE – Fri. & Sat., Feb. 24 & 25, 9:30-4, 2312 Meridian Road, Victor. Stained glass ceiling lamp, piano, sewing materials, glassware, 16-qt. pressure cooker, etc. […]
Freezing, thawing, flooding – a winter to remember
By Michael Howell The extended periods of extreme cold temperatures and heavy snow followed by thawing conditions have created a plethora of problems throughout the valley. Starting a couple of […]
Salvaging the remains of the Roaring Lion Fire
By Michael Howell The Bitterroot National Forest is moving forward with a hazard tree removal and fire salvage project within the Roaring Lion drainage southwest of Hamilton. About 8,700 acres […]
Alice Kohler celebrates 103rd birthday
By Michael Howell Family members stretching over five generations gathered at The Living Centre in Stevensville last Thursday to celebrate Alice Kohler’s 103rd birthday. Alice was born in Polo, […]