Last Wednesday, August 8, District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton issued a judgment in favor of Ravalli County Watchdog, the Bitterroot Star and Bill LaCroix in their claims that the […]
Archives for August 2012
Former road supervisor sues county in federal court
By Michael Howell In an amended complaint filed on August 3, 2012 and served on the County Commission last Wednesday, former County Road Supervisor David Ohnstad has accused the […]
Stevi to get new electrical substation
By Michael Howell Officials from NorthWestern Energy made it clear at last week’s Stevensville Town Council meeting that they were not there to seek permission or approval from the […]
One, two, three… four, five
Should we have three commissioners or five? The real question is, should we let the people decide? If we look carefully at the events since the last people’s decision […]
Liberals create despair
There are too many people on the dole in too many solidly blue American states. A conservative’s chances of getting the electoral college majority in those solidly blue states […]
Hay donations needed
The time has come once again to replenish our hay supply for fall and winter to feed our 60+ llamas and alpacas. If you have a good grass or […]
Support for Bullock
Sometimes the important things get lost in a campaign. “Issues” are easily manipulated by the press or partisans. For 41 years I was associated with the American Legion Montana […]
The New Nazi Party
In 1938, Austria was conned by Adolph Hitler into believing that if you voted for the National Socialist Party to run your country every problem would be solved. In […]
Say ‘No’ to LR 123
For a good number of years, I was a banker here in Montana. If you were to go any bank and asked for a $100 withdrawal, the first thing […]
Who are we Montanans?
By Pat Williams, Missoula Montana is a composite; its identity defined by the beholder. The journalist Joe Howard saw it as “high, wide, and handsome;” the historian Harry Fritz as […]
Wednesday, August 15 NVPL ‘Dreaming Summer’ Storytime All youth and families are invited on Wednesday, August 15 at 10:30 a.m. for a special summer storytime. Participate in a […]
County considers return of 911 dispatch center to Sheriff’s Office control
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 […]
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 […]