By Allen B. Gates, Stevensville Open letter to Ravalli County Commissioners As noted in an earlier Open Letter to you, the Covid-19 pandemic is out of control in every state and globally! We are not “turning the corner”! Most states, including Montana, are setting daily infection, hospitalization, and death records! We are facing a long, […]
Archives for November 17, 2020
Reply to Lawrence
By Helen Sabin, Corvallis This is in reply to Russ Lawrence’s article in the November 11, 2020 opinion section. The title was “Masks and Rights.” He begins, “…Your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins.” Russ forgets it works both ways. My right to NOT wear a mask ends where his ignorance […]
Put your money where your mouth is
By Mark Van Loon, Hamilton Literally. If you, despite all the evidence, choose not to wear a face mask or follow the protocols of the county health professionals, I’ll not debate the issue with you. I accept your choice. But you must accept responsibility for your actions. Have the courage of your convictions. To that end, […]
Well done, Regina!
By Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville Sometimes we fail to recognize positive services rendered by our county officials. It’s so easy to criticize; but, how often do we offer some praise or credit? I think it’s time to recognize the wonderful/professional way our Ravalli County Election Administrator and her dedicated crew handled the recent election. […]
Remembering Ted Schwinden
By Bob Brown, Bigfork The recent behavior of the current President reminded me of an insightful comment made forty or so years ago by then Governor Ted Schwinden. The Governor said, “You can really tell what a man’s made of by how he loses an election.” I obtained Ted’s contact information from his son, Dore, and […]
Tit for tat
By Jerry Esmay, Stevensville As I write this, the results of the recent Presidential election are still being contested by the Trump administration. However, the recent call for unification by former Vice President Joe Biden should he be elected raised my dander for the following reasons which have been circulating on the internet: • Joe, I […]
Heartbreaking loss for Falcons
It was a game for the ages and for Fairfield, one to remember. However for the Florence Falcons, it was a bittersweet loss. The two teams met in the Class B semi finals football game on Saturday in Fairfield. The sky was clear but the wind, as always, was blowing. Aside from an early touchdown […]
Corvallis finishes fourth
It wasn’t the ending they were hoping for but considering how many seniors were on last year’s Class A State champion volleyball team, Coach Laurie Jones was pretty happy with her team’s fourth place finish. “The goal is always to play your best, and we did that. The top three seeds from both the East […]
Tough tourney for Lady Falcons
The Lady Falcons opened up their Class B State tournament with a match against undefeated Huntley Project. Huntley was on their game and dominated the match. Kasidy Yeoman of Florence led the team with an ace, 4 assists, two kills and two blocks. Florence: Aces – Kasidy Yeoman 1; Mackenzie Little 1. Assists – Kasidy […]
Velma Mae Ramey
Graveside services for Velma Mae Ramey, 91, Ponca City, Oklahoma resident, will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the Pawnee Cemetery, Pawnee, Oklahoma with Cheryl Bryce officiating. Arrangements are under the kind guidance of the Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service. Velma was born on October 4, 1929 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the daughter […]
Dolores Hurtt
Dolores gained her angel wings Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the family home in Florence, MT. She passed from complications of Covid, quickly, quietly and painlessly in the loving arms of family members. The last voices and faces she heard and saw, were those of cherished loved ones. She was born in Hamilton, Montana on […]
Jane Alice Davidson
Hamilton – Jane Alice Davidson, 88, of Hamilton passed into eternity on November 11, 2020 at Discovery Care Centre. Born to Lyman and Luetta (Renner) Stoughton on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1932, her life was destined for love. She was adored by Hugh, her beloved husband of seventy years, her devoted family, and countless friends. […]