Dear Editor, The following information is presented as an addition to Jerry Haslip’s letter which appeared in the Bitteroot Star on April 11, 2012. Sources–Steven Hayes, Economist, TV news programs, […]
Support for Ballance
Dear Editor, Nancy Ballance is our choice for House District 89, and if you are concerned about our state’s future, she should be your choice, too. While other candidates ‘talk […]
Happy Mother’s Day, Paige Allen Trautwein
I’m so glad you are my daughter! Jerry and I were so blessed to have you as an addition to our family. You have always been such a joy. By […]
Fourth Grade Farm Fair – Fun for all!
Fourth graders converged on the Fairgrounds on Friday for the Fourth Grade Farm Fair. Jay Meyer of Stevensville originated the farm fair in his classroom in Stevensville many years ago. […]
Replacement sought for Commissioner Kanenwisher
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Republican Central Committee Executive Board has come up with a process for individuals wishing to be considered for replacing Matt Kanenwisher as County Commissioner […]
Event to celebrate county namesake
St. Mary’s Mission will hold a celebration to commemorate the 200th birthday of Father Anthony Ravalli, for whom Ravalli County is named. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of […]
Base rates for Stevi water not going down yet
Base rates for water in Stevensville were supposed to go down last fall, but the installation of the water metering system required so that users could be charged for the […]
Commissioners support proposed changes in lion hunting regs
By Michael Howell While a meeting in Ravalli County about wolves might draw 75 to 100 people, the room was virtually empty last Thursday when the County Commissioners discussed mountain […]
Stevi Main Street Assn. hosts community building workshops
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Main Street Association was instrumental in landing a $7,500 “capacity building grant” that the organization used to improve communications between their organization and other organizations […]
FWP seeks comment on proposed Travelers’ Rest State Park development
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking comment on a proposal to acquire nearly 24 acres of land, including a building that houses a visitor center, museum and artifacts […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Daniel Jacob Olson Darci Parsons, Petitioner Cause No. DV-12-112/4 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE OF HEARING […]
Sales/Auctions GARAGE SALE – 1/2 PRICE! Paintings, books, gardening tools, leaf blower/vacuum, dishes, linens, end tables, antique milk can, work bench, antique farm cart, file cabinets, desk. Saturday & Sunday, […]
Whooping cough hits the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell The number of cases of pertussis, commonly called whooping cough, is growing at an alarming rate in the Bitterroot, according to Public Health Nurse Judy Griffin. As […]
Former Road Supervisor exhausts grievance procedure
By Michael Howell At a meeting on Monday, April 23, the Ravalli County Commissioners denied a Stage 3 grievance request from former County Road and Bridge Department Supervisor David Ohnstad, […]
Sharing the wild delicate seconds
Reading “Wild Delicate Seconds, 29 Wildlife Encounters, ” a recent book by one-time Bitterroot resident Charles Finn, is a little like flipping through someone’s family photo album as they recount […]
Conservationists must stay the course
It has been said that no environmental victories are permanent. In the west this is especially true. Huge areas of once wild land have been ruined and done away […]
See energy deregulation film before you vote
“Power Brokers,” a Montana PBS investigative film about the MT electrical deregulation epic journey and tragedies that followed, will air this month at the public libraries throughout the Bitterroot Valley. […]
Support for incumbents
The primaries are coming up rapidly – June 5th will be here before we know it and it’s time to support a couple of candidates that will provide the most […]
Re: Agenda 21
I am responding to the person who said that Agenda 21 “is good politics.” Interesting! I am all for sustainability and clean water and recycling! I believe it is […]
Support for Presswood
This is a letter in support of a candidate who’s running for the position of Clerk of District Court in the upcoming 2012 election. Her name is Maureen Draper […]