It was announced this month that Stevensville publisher and journalist Dale Burk has been inducted into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame. Sponsored by the Montana Historical Society and the Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation, the Hall of Fame was created to honor individuals, both living and posthumously, who have made significant and lasting contributions to […]
Archives for October 2018
Petition to recall Stevensville mayor rejected
Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder Regina Plettenberg has rejected the preliminary recall petition against Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey due to deficiencies in form and content. The petition, submitted by Mark Adams of Stevensville, on October 12, sought the recall of the mayor based on allegations of official misconduct. Specifically, the petition alleged that Dewey […]
Stevensville town council selects council candidates for interview
In a departure from previous meetings that have been marred by disagreement between council members and the mayor, the Stevensville Town Council, without a lot of discussion and no major disagreements, approved a number of items at its October 22 meeting, among them the selection of three applicants to interview for the open Ward […]
Grizzly bear captured at Stevensville golf course
Grizzly bears are a rare sight in the Bitterroot Valley, but last Saturday, October 27, a young male Grizzly bear was trapped at the Whitetail golf course east of Stevensville. Randy Hodgson, who works at the Golf Course, said they were aware of a bear out there for a couple of weeks. “Nobody saw the […]
Blacksmith Brewing Company celebrates 10 years
It started with an idea a little over 10 years ago. Eric Hayes and Pam Kaye were getting gas at the Cenex station in Stevensville. Pam had been working at the Bitterroot Brewery and thought, why can’t we start our own? At the time, there were 18 operating breweries in Montana. Craft brewing was a […]
Notice to Creditor – Robert Lanier Martin
John D. Greef ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. Box 212 Hamilton, MT 59840 ( 406) 363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT LANIER MARTIN, Deceased. Case No.: DP-18-107 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been […]
Notice to Creditors – John Arthur Nash
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN ARTHUR NASH, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-18-96 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their […]
Comment Period on Floodplain Permit FA-18-11
Legal Notice The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on a floodplain permit application for work proposed within the floodplain of the West Fork of the Bitterroot River. The proposed project will remove an old log crib bridge pier that is collecting debris and contributing to a hazardous situation for floaters. The project […]
Victor Fire Department Renovations
LEGAL NOTICE Proposed Reconstruction – The Victor Volunteer Fire Department will be doing renovations on their building located at 2383 Meridian Road, Victor, Montana. This will include moving the existing septic tank, concrete and grading, and placement of crushed asphalt. This work will need to occur as soon as possible. If you are a local […]
Support for conservation district incumbents
By Tom Ruffatto, Jim Lindquist and Bob Popham We recommend voting for Bob Nelson and Jeff Mark for Bitterroot Conservation District Supervisor. Both are experienced incumbents with hundreds of applications/ permits approved. As retired supervisors with a combined total of over 50 years of service, we can attest to the fact that practical field experience is […]
Support for Rosendale
By Jim Kalkofen, Stevensville In my opinion, with the strict adherence of Senator Tester to the Democrats’ Washington DC liberal party line and his “NO” vote on one of the most capable judges ever nominated to the Supreme Court, he does not even deserve one vote. He aligned himself with those trying every scheme imaginable […]
Like to hunt?
By Rich Morrisey, Corvallis Like to hunt? Fish mountain streams? Hike? Snowmobile? ATV? Trail ride? All Republican office holders in Ravalli County, Commissioners as well as State legislators (with the sole exception of Pat Connell), are on record as favoring the transfer of federally owned land in the County (and the whole State) to State […]