The Bitterroot Bucs had two double headers this weekend. On Saturday they split with the Dillon Cubs. The Bucs lost the first game, 9-5. Billy Hanna took the loss. Austin Nogle had two hits and three RBI’s. Austin Erhler earned the 10-0 win in the second game. He had eight strikeouts and only one walk. […]
Tennis Results
Anaconda 6, Stevensville 1 Singles – Emily Morani, A, def. Mersadiez Leese 6-1, 6-1; Ellie Krueger, A, def. Fran Farr 6-4, 6-3; Haley VanMeel, A, def. Jessica Vickrey 6-3, 6-3; Breanna Junor, S, def. Dallas Salle 6-3, 6-2. Doubles – Kieran McKernan/Ashley Johnson, A, def. Courtney Schulz/Mickayla Sorenson 6-3, 6-1; Layne Cook/Kaitlin Vetter, A, def. […]
Corvallis, Florence win big
The Corvallis girls won the Wayne Estes Track Meet in Anaconda on Saturday, outscoring second place Belgrade by 30 points. Hamilton came in third. Corvallis had a couple of multiple winners. Paige Squire won three events to give the Blue Devils the edge. Squire set another mark in the state in the 100 hurdles with […]
Florence continues run
The Lady Falcons continued their run on the diamond, sweeping Eureka in a doubleheader on Saturday. They won the first game, 21-2, with Courtney Byrne pitching and Hayley Cole as the catcher. Brittany Heinz went 3-for-3 at bat and had two RBIs. Byrne was 2-for-4 with a triple and Cole had a double and eight […]
Thanks from Beta Sigma Phi
Dear Editor, The Ravalli County Beta Sigma Phi chapters thank the citizens and businesses of the Bitterroot Valley for their support of our annual Good Friday Tulip Sale. The local food banks, Haven House, Pantry Partners and the Darby Bread Box, are the beneficiaries of the generous donations of the community. We are grateful for […]
Fake attack on President
Dear Editor, The other day Jeremiah Wright and Louis Farrakhan launched a verbal assault on Barack Obama. Shortly after those two racists attacked Obama, the spokesman for the New Black Panthers blasted the President too. It would appear that Barack Obama is the victim of these vicious and unsavory people who are as hostile to […]
Ravalli County Airport – DOA
Dear Editor, The first “act of decency” by Commissioner/Chairman J.R. Iman would be an apology to the Citizens of Ravalli County for the disrespectful, arrogant, non-transparent meeting which was conducted regarding the Ravalli County Airport. Win or lose, the attitude of the Commissioners was inexcusable to young and old alike. Citizens took time out of […]
Commissioners making mistake
Dear Editor, Open letter to Commissioners: This letter is written on behalf of my clients, ICAARE, and other concerned citizens regarding the proposed expansion of the Ravalli County Airport. The revocation of Resolution 1244, and/or change in the previously agreed upon Alternative 2A will be a serious mistake on your part that will hurt the […]
Support for Ravalli County Airport improvements
by George Marshall, Flight Instructor, Aviation Safety Coordinator, Pilot, Airport Board member, Hamilton Growth and change do not come easily. There are always those who fear the passing of the familiar and comfortable, and the unknown elements of potential consequences. Growth and change are inevitable. And, as has become increasingly evident globally, nationally, and locally, […]
Valley News
County dust abatement application deadline extended The Board of County Commissioners for Ravalli County has approved a Dust Abatement Program for county residents living on county roadways, and for those on privately-operated roadways that occur within public easements. The Dust Abatement Program, a part of the county’s Gravel Road Management Program that was adopted in […]
Classifieds
SALES/AUCTIONS 13 FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD SALE! Fieldstone Dr., Lone Willow Dr. & Misty Vale Loop. Fri. & Sat. 8-4. Lots of goodies. Follow the signs and balloons. Eastside Hwy. to Cemetery Road, turn right on Honey House, then go straight. FARM AND GARDEN FLOWER & VEGETABLE PLANTS – 38 varieties of tomato plants, 24 varieties of […]
Calendar
Wednesday, May 11 Preschool Story Time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, May 11 to enjoy “Welcome to Fairyland” and enjoy books read by Star Jameson. This story time begins at 10:30 a.m. and is designed for children 3-5 years of age. For more information […]