Integrity, dedication, commitment, and a collaborative work ethic – those are the traits I look for and feel are essential to the leadership of our wonderful small town. Gene […]
Pot calling kettle black?
A self selected group of Stevensville residents have thrown another handful of mud at the wall hoping some would stick during this election. Like most of their platform it […]
Praise for Stevi mayor
A wise old woman once told me, “Sólo un tonto va en busca de una tormenta en el sol.” Translation? Only a fool goes looking for a rainstorm in […]
Support for Mayor Mim Mack
Stevensville registered voters receive their ballots by mail this week. Out of 1000 or so voters only around 500 people will actually cast their ballots in the mayoral election. […]
Why no to Title X
“Leave your morality at the door!” was the demand given me by some after the I stood by my “no” vote turning down the Federal Grant called Title X for […]
Disturbed by Foss statements
Attention, Suzy Foss: I am disturbed by information posted on your face book page – here is one of the excerpts which confounds me: “The fact that any […]
Foss rationale deeply flawed
Trying to rationalize her vote against Bitterrooters relying on Title X low-income health care (Valley Viewpoint, 10/10/13), Commissioner Foss sets up a flimsy straw man to argue with and […]
Commissioners irresponsible
Thank you for the coverage you provide throughout the year on the important actions of our various local governing bodies. It is appreciated. In this letter I voice just […]
Concern over road department
As a previous (retired) employee, I have great concern in the direction our road department has taken. The lack of maintenance is causing our road system to deteriorate. The […]
Commissioners don’t represent majority
Commissioners reject thousands for Public Health while soliciting millions for Airport Expansion. Let’s see… the Commissioners reject a few thousand federal dollars designated for family planning services for 400 people […]
Thanks from South Valley Civic Group
We recently sponsored the benefit Auction for the Darby Bread Box. There was a lot of speculation about the amount of monies raised. Many had voiced their doubts. Well, we […]
Republicans deserve blame
Make NO mistake about it. The same people who wave our Constitution in your face every chance they get are now wiping their feet (or something else) with it. […]
Jennifer B. Lint Boatwright Law Office, P.C. 1091 S. First Street Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-1385 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales! Sales Start Day 1 – 5:30-7:30pm Following Days – 9-5:30pm Look for green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 3 special holiday sales starting in November! Antiques, […]
Wednesday, October 16 Fall pasty sale The fall pasty sale, sponsored by the Ravalli County Democratic Women’s Club, will be held Wednesday, October 16 at the Rocky Mountain […]
City seeks CDBG funding for Lake Milling & Supply expansion
By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council, at a meeting on October 1, decided on a 4 to 1 vote to submit a grant application to the state’s Community […]
Recycling center on the move
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Recycling is about to move its operation to a new and larger space located on Highway 93 north of Hamilton. The business is currently […]
Comment period for SW Montana Grizzly Bear Plan ends Friday
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has extended the comment period, a second time, on a draft of an updated conservation and management plan for grizzly bears in southwestern Montana. The […]
New rules for objecting to Forest Service projects
By Michael Howell The U.S. Forest Service has adopted new rules governing the objection process to proposed projects on the national forests. In the past all environmental reviews would […]
Better check the facts before voting
Star Editorial The Bitterroot Star and KLYQ Radio recently sponsored a candidate forum at which candidates for municipal office in Stevensville were invited to engage in an old fashioned debate. […]