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Volume XXIII, Number 44

Wednesday, June 4, 2008


Former president stumps in Stevensville

By Stan Roden and Phyllis de Picciotto
for the Bitterroot Star

“Welcome, Mr. President” was displayed on the reader board at the Bitterroot Community Market, but beyond that, there were very few indications that the citizens of Stevensville were anticipating a visit from a former U.S. president. More...



The crowd presses forward to get a chance at a handshake or autograph after Clinton speaks in front of the Stevensville School. Michael Howell photo.






Former President Bill Clinton addresses the crowd. Jean Schurman photo.






In the Shadow of St. Mary’s Peak

By Jean Schurman

Sunday’s big event, the Bill Clinton visit to Stevensville, will be long remembered by those who stood in line for what seemed like hours and then heard the 42nd President of the United States speak in support of his wife, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. No matter who you support, Republican or Democrat, the fact that a former president spoke in our valley was “sumthin’.” More...


Classified soil

Commissioners get the nitty-gritty on ‘soils of local importance’

By Greg Lemon

Soils that are good for farming should be protected and conserved, but not all soil classifications should be used in the subdivision review process, a team of three soil scientists told the Ravalli County commissioners Thursday.

The scientists were all from the Montana Natural Resources Conservation Services – Jay Skovlin and Beth Rowley out of the Hamilton office, Neal Svendsen out of the Missoula office. More...


10th St. easement one step closer

National Guard approval paves way for eventual hospital access upgrade

By Greg Lemon

The Montana National Guard has given the city of Hamilton approval for an easement along 10th Street, which marks a crucial step toward upgrading the primary access to Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.

But for final ruling on the easement, the city must apply to the Montana Land Board, which must review easements through state lands, said Hamilton Mayor Jessica Randazzo. More...


Variances denied

Developers say subdivision proposals will be radically altered

By Michael Howell

The Ravalli County Commissioners recently denied two requests for variances from the county’s Subdivision Regulations. The denial of the variances essentially precludes the two associated subdivision proposals as well. The two subdivision proposals involved were Morado Mountain Estates (59 lots on 165 acres) and Sandhill Ridge (35 lots on 65 acres) in the upper Eight Mile area. More...


Stevensville School recognized nationally for success of Advanced Placement program

By Michael Howell

Stevensville High School was one of two schools in Montana recognized in an article in Newsweek Magazine for the performance of its students in Advanced Placement tests. More...

 

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