Citizens take issue with public library policy By Michael Howell Terry Ryan, Managing Director of the local non-profit Rob and Terry Foundation, has rounded up signatures from all five county […]
Archives for November 9, 2017
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital awarded for quality care
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital was honored for successfully demonstrating high performance on several national quality initiatives. During the annual conference held by the Montana Hospital Association (MHA) in Billings, Marcus […]
Mason’s road to recovery
By Jean Schurman Almost everyone in Victor knows Mason Kay. He has been on the Victor Fire Department since he was just out of high school. He is currently the […]
Treasurer’s office upgraded
By Michael Howell Memory can play tricks on you at times and exaggerate things, but I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that going to renew your license plate […]
Bitter Root Arts Guild celebrates 47 years with show
The Bitterroot Arts Guild will have its annual Holiday Show and Sale this Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11 at the First Interstate Building at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, […]
Operation Christmas Child to hold shoebox gift collection week
November 13 to 20 is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts. Bitterroot Valley families are on a mission to make an impact in the lives of children […]
Fee increase proposed for national parks is a symptom
By Michael Hoyt, Corvallis In a press release dated October 24, 2017, the National Park Service (NPS) opened the 30-day public comment period for their proposed “peak season” fee […]
Now is the time
A letter to Senators Daines, Tester and Representative Gianforte, Gentlemen, it is about time that we place a ban on assault type weapons like the AR-15, AK-47, etc. The […]
Compelled to respond
Though I am loathe to wade into an ongoing and bitter war of letters conducted in these pages, I wish to correct a recent contributor, who stated that “insurance […]
Commissioners did the right thing
The public spoke and the county commissioners listened. Recently, south valley legislative representative Theresa Manzella scheduled a meeting with the commissioners to ask them to meet with Karen Budd-Falen. […]
Which laws?
I want to comment about a letter in Nov. 1 paper that Stephanie Mapelli wrote “candidate should know the laws.” I want to say that I called and asked […]
A budget solution
Okay, I admit it. I am not one of those Gnomes that occupy the Appropriations, Finance & Claims or Taxation Committees in the Legislature. I am a policy guy, […]
Thanks from Water Forum
I am truly amazed by the community support and excitement for the removal of the old mustang from the West Fork. It was remarkable to see our community come […]
Proud of Ionic Lodge project
Yesterday afternoon our Ionic Masonic Lodge held the first annual Haunted House for the children and adults of Hamilton as well as the surrounding area. As is tradition the […]
How about despicable?
This is in response to Mary Fahenstock-Thomas: Mary, let me begin by saying that I am sure you are a fine Christian woman who truly believes that no one […]
Broncs advance to semi finals
The Hamilton Broncs ran roughshod over the Dawson County Red Devils on Saturday in quarter final action for the Class A football playoffs. Dawson County advanced to the game with […]
Corvallis bests Libby for Western A Championship
It took two championship games in the double elimination tournament at Butte Central over the weekend for the Blue Devils to take the championship. Corvallis started out strongly but faltered […]
Florence headed to state tournament
The Florence Falcons have challenged themselves this season, playing in some bigger tournaments against Class A and Class AA teams. They have worked to concentrate on each game and not […]
Thursday, November 9 Women’s Newcomers’ Club Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Have you recently retired? Have you been here for a while and would just like to […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE RICHARD S. KICE, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-17-116 Department No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that […]