The Bitterroot Audubon Society publishes a calendar every year featuring high quality photographs of local birds taken by local photographers. It is the organization’s only fund raiser, so a lot of effort goes into its production. The result is not only a calendar full of stunning photographs, it also serves as a useful tool for […]
Archives for September 2019
Petition circulating to place community college on ballot
A petition is circulating to place the establishment of a local independent community college in the Bitterroot on the May 2020 ballot. Candy Lubansky, President of the Bitterroot College Advisory Council, said, “We are asking the community whether they would like us to pursue legislative establishment as a fully qualified, independent community college.” Lubansky said […]
Draft decision gives green light to dam repair in wilderness
The Bitterroot National Forest has issued a Draft Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Canyon Lake Dam Access for Repair Project. The decision would authorize the Canyon Creek Irrigation District (CCID) to access the dam by helicopter, making approximately 32 round trip helicopter flights and to airlift motorized equipment and heavy, […]
Stevensville council does some tweaking of proposed budget
The Stevensville Town Council made a few changes to Mayor Brandon Dewey’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year at its last meeting. Right out of the gate Councilor Steve Gibson made a motion to reduce the town’s water and sewer rates by 3% rather than make the 3% hike that the mayor was requesting. […]
‘Colors of Cancer’ month kicks off with Food Truck Lunch
The Colors of Cancer “Food Truck” Lunch will be held Monday, October 1st from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Emergency Department Parking lot. Indulge in a variety of fabulous foods knowing that your purchase is going to help enhance cancer services at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. As you enjoy lunch, you will have […]
Wildfowl Lane not to be ripped up…yet
Some of the residents living along Wildfowl Lane that runs north from Stevensville to the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge are relieved to hear that the road pavement is not going to be decommissioned. The asphalt on the road is in extremely bad repair and a couple of months ago, the County Commissioners considered tearing […]
Hearing on Septic Variance Request – Wrench
Legal Notice The Ravalli County Board of Health (BOH) will conduct a Public Meeting to receive citizen comment on an appeal requested by Chris Wrench, for the Property known as 505 Hidden Valley Rd. S., Florence, MT 59833, Parcel # 1383810. Lot 15B of the Linda Vista Subdivision. The variance request is to allow the […]
Alley Abandonment Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition to Abandon Portion of Alley (known as Bear Trax) Between Lots 9-10 and 17-18 in Hughes Addition) The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Commissioners Conference Room (3rd Floor) at the Ravalli County Administrative Center located at […]
Notice to Creditors – Fowler
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY M. FOWLER, also known as Judy Marie Fowler, Deceased. Cause No. DP-19-95 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 said deceased are […]
Estate Sales
BLU-J ESTATE SALES, www.bluejayestatesales.com, 363-1600. Sept. 26-28 • Hamilton, Fairgrounds. Sept. 27-28 • Missoula, 2840 Santa Fe Ct #319. Oct. 3-5 • Stevensville, 101 Binks Ct #5. Oct. 10-11 • Missoula, 630 Highland Park. Oct. 17-19 • Corvallis, 508 Bass Creek. Oct. 24-26 • Missoula, 6405 S. Meadowwood Ln. DAY ONE 6:00-8:00 PM. LINE NUMBERS GIVEN AFTER 2:00 PM. 2 per person. FOLLOWING DAYS 9-12
Estate Sale
Swansons Estate Sales – October 3rd, 4th & 5th 2019 8am-6pm all 3 days. 1159 Hwy 93 North, Hamilton. Snow Blower Ariens Delute 28. Troy Tiller 6 hp. Super Bronco. Craftsman lawn mower. Troybuilt 4k watt generator. 2018 ATV utility trailer. Artic Cat 500 4×4 quad w/snow plow. Pallet of Waynes coat wood. A7V Garden […]
Support for Child Nutrition Reauthorization legislation
By Rev. Kendra Wilde, President, Rev. Dr. Marc Stewart, President Elect, and Rev. Valerie Webster, Council Member, Montana Association of Christians What could be more important than how we care for our children? Pragmatists recognize that how we treat our children today in their dependency will shape how they treat us tomorrow in our old age. […]