The season of politics is upon us and it is time to consider some of the issues, situations, and qualifications of the candidates running for office this November. In the […]
Support for Pearson
What matters when you vote for a Justice of the Peace? Justice is such a tricky word – depending on which side you speak to. We create laws to define […]
Support for Ray
Jennifer Bedey Ray has worked for Ravalli County Justice Court as my Court Administrator for over 12 years. She is running for Justice of the Peace, Department #1, the position […]
Support for Jim Bailey
I’m writing in support of justice for Ravalli County, for which Jim Bailey stands. Jim Bailey did an outstanding job for the citizens of Ravalli County as a Detective on […]
Vote Democrat
The choice is clear for the November elections. Whether it’s local, state, or national races, you should consider voting Democrat. Republicans have moved too far right, even for conservative folks. […]
Support for Ray
I am writing to ask your vote for Jennifer Bedey Ray, Candidate for Justice of the Peace in Court One of Ravalli County Justice Court. I previously worked as a […]
Support for Pearson
As Court Administrator and substitute Judge for Justice Court for the last 12 years, I am endorsing Jim Pearson for Justice of the Peace. I didn’t know Jim prior to […]
Support for Burrows
Ravalli County Commissioner Jeff Burrows is running for re-election to the position he has held the past four years. Jeff has earned the respect of his peers by his willingness […]
Fear mongering
Fear makes life easier for Republican politicians: “Be afraid of ISIS! Be afraid of Ebola! Be afraid of losing your guns!” Because as long as Americans panic over the non-issues […]
Praise for Perri
For those you who weren’t at the Stevensville Playhouse last Saturday, you missed an evening of music and fun. Russell Perri shared his exceptional musical talent with the audience. A […]
Considering Eastside Hwy improvements
By Margaret Gorski, Stevensville Last Tuesday I attended the open house on the proposed improvements to the Eastside Highway (Secondary 203) from Florence to Stevensville. If you have not […]
Bullied at park
Last Monday, my children (ages 2 and 9 mo) and I were told to leave the Lone Rock Community Park during school hours by someone associated with Lone Rock School. […]
Fairgrounds improvements
This is a letter from the Ravalli County Fairgrounds to the community we serve. As a community resource, the Ravalli County Fairgrounds plays a diverse and complex role here in […]
Remove Burrows
During the primary election, we, the citizens of Ravalli County, voted overwhelmingly to remove two of our commissioners, thus beginning the process of bringing sanity back to county government. After […]
Tips on study commission candidates
Terry Nelson is Chairman of the Republican Central Committee. He provided a sample ballot at the Republican Women’s Apple Days booth and on the internet. Sample ballot was drafted and […]
Support for Schneider
Our stunning valley is putting on her best show these days with glorious colors and premium weather. People talk about it happily everywhere I go. What few are talking about […]
Support for West
Our home is in Ravalli County and I would like to comment on the signs that litter the valley prior to an election. Those who are running for office should […]
Eastside Hwy should reflect sense of place
Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) proposes rebuilding 5.8 miles of MT 203 Eastside Highway from Hidden Valley Road south to Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge at an estimated $7.1 million […]
Support for Ray
When long time Ravalli County Justice of the Peace Nancy Sabo resigned to handle some out-of-state personal issues, the late Jerry Williams and I were asked by the County […]
Support for Pearson
Since the primary which took place in June of this year, I have had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Pearson. He is a candidate for the […]