When the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2012 data report last week, it provided a mixed bag of statistics that suggest both progress and problems in terms of how Montana’s child well-being measures up. With a ranking of 28th across four domains – economic well-being, education, health, and family and community – Montana is…
Monthly Archives: August 2012
You’ve got to hand it to the Republicans
You’ve got to hand it to Mitt Romney and fellow Republicans. They’re bold, in-your-face, and generally honest about their vision for America. Their agenda was made ever more clear in Romney’s vice-presidential pick, Congressman Paul Ryan. Ryan is the conservative Republican economic go-to guy, responsible for the Republican-controlled House of Representative’s budget plan. He’s powerful,…
BRHA Fair Photo Contest The Bitter Root Humane Association Fair Photo Contest is underway. This year’s theme is “Action Shot” photos of your pets or including your pets to win the Bitter Root Humane Association Fair Photo Contest. Ten finalists will be selected to appear on display at the fair and voted on in…
Another abandoned campfire discovered on forest
Bitterroot National Forest firefighters are still working on a 3 acre blaze that started yesterday afternoon after someone walked away from a smoldering campfire and it quickly escaped a rock fire ring and spread to nearby grass and trees. The fire was discovered around 2:30 p.m. near a dispersed campsite off Lick Creek Road #5621,…
FACT SHEET McClain Creek Fire August 14, 2012 1:00 PM Contact: Fire Information Officer: Cindy Super Message Phone: 406-542-4321 What: Wildland Fire Started: August 13, around 5:30 pm Location: South and west of Missoula, MT Jurisdiction: Montana DNRC Cooperating Agencies: Montana DNRC, Florence Fire Department, US Forest Service Current size: 3.5 acres Containment: 100% Resources…
FACT SHEET McClain Creek Fire August 13, 2012 8:30 PM Contact: Fire Information Officer: Cindy Super Message Phone: 406-542-4321 What: Wildland Fire Started: August 13, around 5:30 pm Location: South and west of Missoula, MT near the McClain Ranch Jurisdiction: Montana DNRC Cooperating Agencies: Montana DNRC, Missoula Rural Fire Department, US Forest Service Current size:…
FACT SHEET Wildfires & Fire Restrictions August 13, 2012 2:30 PM Contact: Public Affairs Officer: Tod McKay Phone: 406-363-7122 Cell: 406-531-1130 What: Fire restrictions and 12 wildland fires Location: Bitterroot National Forest Summary: With today’s National Weather Service warning of increased fire danger due to breezy winds and this weekend’s discovery of several abandoned campfires,…
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY E. O’SHANT, Deceased. Probate No. DP 12-59 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present…
Sales/Auctions YARD/GARAGE/MOVING SALE!! 200 College St, Stevensville, August 17-18-19, from 9 to 4. Tools! Welding equipment! Furniture, chest of drawers, dresser, bookcases, antique bed, bedding, wine cooler, phonograph, 2 TV stands, gun rack, metal shelf, electronics, TV, DVD/VCR player, Gibson amp, mike and stand, recumbent bike, also kitchen stuff, craft supplies, magazines, clothing and more….
Commissioners’ Natural Resource Policy a step backwards
By Kelsey Milner, President, Bitterrooters for Planning As you may be aware, our county commissioners are in a public process of editing a draft policy for natural resource use on all land within the county, including that managed by federal and state agencies. This draft policy can be examined at: http://rc.mt.gov/planning/default.mcpx. This could be a…
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