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Archives for May 2012

Support for Trautwein

May 30, 2012 by Editor

  We have known Paige Allen Trautwein for fifteen years and what has impressed us most is her hard work and determination to do her very best job in whatever […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Presswood

May 30, 2012 by Editor

  Whether you know her as “Maureen Draper Presswood” or simply as “Mo”, she is running for Ravalli County Clerk of District Court. She is more than just a name […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Thomas on wrong track

May 30, 2012 by Editor

So now Fred Thomas wants us to get on the right track, and elect him as state senator again. We should remember the track Thomas took us on when he […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Thomas

May 30, 2012 by Editor

I would like to thank Mike K. for his insight on Fred Thomas and for noticing the sign at my business. Yes, Mike, Fred’s connections to small business are very […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Questions about Thomas’ sincerity

May 30, 2012 by Editor

Recently, I attended a public forum sponsored by the Ravalli County GOP where citizens were encouraged to meet candidates and speak with them directly about issues of concern. One of […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Re: Thomas on property rights

May 30, 2012 by Editor

This is part of an easement served on me by Fred Thomas: The purpose of this easement is to provide for the planting of evergreen trees on property owned by […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for MacLaren

May 30, 2012 by Editor

When you go to the polls next week, you really need to consider who you want to represent you, your county, and the state. Do you wish to have a […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Lake

May 30, 2012 by Editor

  The primary election season is almost over. I am concerned about the possibility of another four years of having a public service commissioner who puts her own personal agenda […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Pearson

May 30, 2012 by Editor

  Recent financial reports of our Public Service Commission candidates draws a bright line between them. Chris Griel had five donors (one was PSC Chairman Travis Kavulla). Chris did not […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Quit convicting marijuana users

May 30, 2012 by Editor

By Anne Ward, Corvallis I support restructuring the drug policy in the USA for fiscal and social reasons. I am heartened to see a petition circulating in Montana to put […]

Filed Under: Opinion

May 30, 2012 by Editor

  Swim lesson signups Sign up now for all Summer Swim Sessions at the Bitterroot Aquatic Center. All sessions run Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Session 1: June 18th-June […]

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Filed Under: Calendar

Corvallis plans big Memorial Day celebration

May 23, 2012 by Editor

  Corvallis American Legion Post #91 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host the 92nd annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012. This year the parade […]

Filed Under: News

Purdys win national volunteer award

May 23, 2012 by Editor

  Retirees Craig and Marjorie Purdy from Stevensville have been named BLM National Volunteer Award winners for 2012. They will be honored at a ceremony on May 24 in Washington […]

Filed Under: News

Stevensville youth honored for volunteerism

May 23, 2012 by Editor

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honored Montana’s top two youth volunteers of 2012 on Sunday during its 17th annual State Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Emily Jones, 13, of […]

Filed Under: News

RML scientists research tick-borne diseases in West Africa

May 23, 2012 by Editor

  By Carlotta Grandstaff As a young man, Dr. Tom Schwan spent two years in Kenya, serving in the Peace Corps. Like many travelers and expatriates who live and work […]

Filed Under: News

Fire danger extremely high for time of year

May 23, 2012 by Editor

  With near record temperatures in the Bitterroot Valley this past week, local, state and federal fire managers are cautioning local residents to use extreme care when building campfires on […]

Filed Under: News

Hamilton to ban cell phone use while driving

May 23, 2012 by Editor

By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council passed an ordinance on first reading May 15 that would prohibit the use of hand held electronic communication devices while operating a motor […]

Filed Under: News

Stevensville school hires interim superintendent

May 23, 2012 by Editor

By Michael Howell Dissatisfied with the three applicants vying for the job of superintendent, the Stevensville School Board interviewed a fourth candidate and hired him as an interim replacement on […]

Filed Under: News

Stevi’s coach Chambers will stay

May 23, 2012 by Editor

By Michael Howell Stevensville’s head basketball coach Keith Chambers was re-hired last week following a closed portion of the meeting in which the Board of Trustees considered a complaint lodged […]

Filed Under: News

Work continues on local veterans monument; more names needed

May 23, 2012 by Editor

Construction continues on the Veterans Monument in Hamilton, a monument for veterans and veterans’ families. A project of Vietnam Veterans of America Bitterroot Chapter 938, the monument is located in […]

Filed Under: News

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