Dear Editor, A very successful Sell-a-rama was held in Darby on June 11, the second Saturday. A special thanks goes out to Jeri Austin, Realty 2000 and Creative Memories Consultant, […]
Biased article
Dear Editor, I am writing to comment on the front page article in your June 29th edition titled “Elk Foundation moves to protect appellate rights in wolf decision.” After reading […]
Wolf hysteria
Dear Editor, Ravalli County commissioners want to hear about wolf encounters. In fact, Commissioner Suzy Foss, in particular, wants to hear from any county resident who has had a wolf […]
The deciders
Dear Editor, In a democratic republic, who “decides?” In a democratic republic, with a representative government “of, by, and for the people,” what weight should elected officials give to public […]
Students must rally against global warming
By Marty Essen, Victor As a professional speaker, I’ve spent much of the past four years performing at colleges across the country. While the subject of my show is rare […]
Valley News
Job skills grant will help local artists By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Economic Development Authority has received a grant of $175,105 to support the Montana Arts Council’s (MAC) development […]
Legal Notices
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. LANGE, JR., Deceased. Cause No. DP 11-52 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE […]
Calendar
Thursday, July 7 Stevi school facility committee The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet on Thursday, July 7 at 10 a.m. in the Superintendent’s office. Art exhibit […]
Classifieds
Sales/Auctions ANTIQUE SALE – July 8, 9 & 10, 9 AM to 4 PM, 1064 Fletcher Lane, northeast of Stevensville. Come see what’s new! CC Salvage & Re-Purpose, […]
Bitterroot Quilter’s Guild
Hamilton resident Jeanne Doyle was the featured quilter at the Bitterroot Quilter’s show over the weekend. The event featured quilters from throughout the valley displaying enough quilts and art pieces […]
Local group joins lawsuit against Monsanto
By Michael Howell – A local non-profit group, Sustainable Living Systems (SLS), has joined 83 other small farmers, seed businesses and organic agriculture organizations from around the country in a […]
Documenting wolf activity in the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell – The Board of Ravalli County Commissioners has issued an announcement that it is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information in written form describing in detail […]
RMEF moves to protect appellate rights in wolf decision
U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy will decide whether Congress acted within Constitutional bounds when it delisted wolves in parts of the West. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has filed notice […]
Meeting scheduled on Burnt Fork Road project
The Ravalli County Road & Bridge Department will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 30 at 6 p.m. to provide information and project schedules and address any questions concerning […]
Someday
Someday, one day, any day that comes along I’ll promise to finish that task, providing nothing goes wrong. I made that promise a long time past It didn’t get done […]
Commissioners’ real agenda
Dear Editor, On June 9, our commissioners wasted half an hour of taxpayers’ time and money giving a regrettably inadequate presentation on “coordination”, their far-right scheme to use truncated, Civil […]
The Flat Iron show
Dear Editor, The Flat Iron show is back in town. 450 acres, 389 houses, plus condos for another 162 residents, plus 4 commercial developments. These are “plans,” one can only […]
What’s not behind animal rights agenda
by Kathleen Stachowski, Other Nations, Lolo Animal rights (AR) supporters were recently demonized in a guest column by Theresa Manzella of Willing Servants Christian horse rescue group. Willing Servants has […]
This doc practices what she preaches
Many people go for a run or a bike ride after work to get in shape or stay in shape. They make the trip to the gym a part of […]
American Legion baseball action
The Bitterroot Bucs played in a tournament at Lewistown. They opened with a win over the Gallatin Valley Outlaws in extra innings. Riley Philips pitched a complete game with 14 […]