It came down to one race and one point for the last District 6B championship. Although Darby won the final race, the 4×400 relay, Florence came in second and that was enough to hold on to the championship. Next year, Darby will be competing in District 13 C, and with only nine Class B schools […]
Legislators understand perfectly
Dear Editor, This is in reply to a letter called, “Legislators don’t understand connections.” Not only does the Legislator understand the obvious downward spiral financially our country and state are heading but also the common sense people who voted them in. Sure, there are families who can use a little help now and then, but […]
For the People, by the People!
Dear Editor, What happened to that message in regard to Ravalli County Commissioners? It seems that this is to be completely ignored. They were elected to serve, not rule. Suzy Foss, Matt Kannenwisher, Ron Stoltz, these three, newly elected, have by their actions negated “For The People, By The People.” The latest trayesty is in […]
The real work
Dear Editor, While Republicans dither and diddle over Obama’s birth certificate, President Obama does the real and serious business of our country like national security – killing Osama bin Laden. There’s the difference. Karen Savory Hamilton
Is this what you want?
Dear Editor, You have to hand it to Republicans. No mincing of values or fiddling about where they stand, what their priorities are, or their agenda. It’s in-your-face unabashed boldness. This is crystallized in their federal budget proposal, crafted by Paul Ryan, conservatives’ boy hero budgeter. Americans deserve to know the simple truth of their […]
Thoughts on the 62nd session
Dear Editor, Here are some thoughts from my view of serving in the legislature, and an end of session update. Every legislative session since statehood has closed with the same Latin words, and the 62nd session has now heard these words, “Adjournment Sine Die.” Day without assignment is what I read the phrase means. Tradition […]
Lame excuse for a president
Dear Editor, On April 18, 2011, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service downgraded its outlook on the United States’ sovereign debt, expressing unprecedented doubts over the ability of Washington to bring the massive federal budget deficits under control in the next three years. That statement should remove all doubt that Obama is the most lame excuse […]
Megaloads will hurt local economy
Dear Editor, Missoula County’s small business owners have much to be thankful for with the Commissioners’ courageous and well-reasoned decision to join in a lawsuit to benefit our local economic interests. As a fourth generation Montanan and the owner and operator of Dunrovin Ranch and Research, LLC in Lolo, I know as well as the next […]
Attempts to infringe on our rights continue
by David A. Merrick, Corvallis – Now that the legislating period is nearly over it has become once again clear to me that all our local legislators tend to restrict rather than defend rights to property. To be fair, however, not in all aspects, but in two very important areas: Eminent Domain and Personal Property. […]
Valley News
School districts dealing with failed levies The $235,000 technology acquisition and depreciation levy on the ballot for the Hamilton High School District was defeated by a vote of 1,925 against and 1,512 in favor. Out of a total number of 8,164 voters, 3,458 votes were cast in the election, a 42 percent voter turnout. Trustee […]
Record setting high water predicted at Victor
Agencies and residents prepare for possibility of flooding – By Michael Howell – Predicting exactly when and how high the Bitterroot River may crest in the spring is a notoriously tricky affair. It depends on a complex constellation of many variables. But officials at the National Weather Service, based on an analysis of snow pack […]
Food bank breaks ground
By Michael Howell – Close to fifty people turned out on a windy Saturday morning on May 14, 2011 to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for the new building that will house Pantry Partners, the local food bank, the Clothes Closet, a free clothes outlet, and Acts of Kindness, a local charity that sponsors, you guessed […]