By Michael Howell The County Commissioners discussed the potential reorganization of the 911 Emergency Dispatch Center last week. The dispatch center was removed from control of the Sheriff’s Office a […]
Archives for August 7, 2012
County budget at a glance
According to preliminary budget figures for Ravalli County, revenues for Fiscal Year 2013 are expected to drop. Budgeted tax revenues have declined from $1,968,670 in FY 2012 to $1,866,882 […]
Ormiston files for county commissioner
Retired Forest Service biologist John Ormiston declared his candidacy on Monday, August 6, as the Democratic candidate for the Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners. He is seeking the […]
Response to LaCroix
This is written in response to “Extreme ties that bind.” Once again LaCroix is looking for vampires and boogiemen in mirrors ready to jump out that aren’t there. Jeff […]
A voice of reason
Having gathered the required signatures to file for office, I am now an official candidate for County Commissioner, District 4. I am very grateful to all my supporters that […]
Raising minimum wage good for Main Street business
The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce supported the last increase in the federal minimum wage on July 2009 and we believe another raise is overdue. The business owners I […]
Linking past to present
In 1942, the quick and effective response of the U.S. military seemed almost miraculous in light of the beating it had taken at Pearl Harbor. Defeating Japan depended on an […]
Hoary Alyssum scourge is here
By Jane Lambert, Stevensville This letter is several weeks late, as the Hoary Alyssum is now in full flower, full of seeds, and should have been pulled or sprayed […]
Wednesday, August 8 BPL preschool story time Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s corner of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, August 8 to enjoy “Cowboy […]
Clubs and Groups Hamilton Senior Center activities Monday – 11:45 lunch, bingo on 1st & 3rd weeks, pinochle on 2nd week, 7 p.m. Tuesday – cloggers at 3 […]