Advertising in the local paper and on the radio is a great way to get your name out to your potential customers, but you still have to convince them […]
Archives for October 30, 2012
Public comment sought on Rye Creek land exchange
By Michael Howell Bitterroot National Forest officials are seeking public comment on the Environmental Analysis (EA) of a proposed land exchange between the federal government and the CB Ranch located […]
Commissioner Chilcott’s expenses: a fact check
By Michael Howell Disturbed by a political advertisement placed by his opposition in the upcoming election for County Commissioner District 2 that “appears like a news article,” County Commissioner […]
Judge sides with Hamilton Golf Club in lawsuit over errant golf balls
By Michael Howell In a complex and lengthy opinion and order, District Court Judge James Haynes filed a Summary Judgment in favor of the Hamilton Golf Club in a lawsuit […]
Stevi daycare permitting issue
By Michael Howell A Stevensville family that is hoping to open a child day care facility in a neighborhood zoned residential is being told they must obtain a conditional use […]
Local doctor recognized for handling of pertussis outbreak
By Michael Howell Ravalli County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Carol Calderwood was this year’s recipient of the Elaine Fordyce Award for excellence in prevention, investigation and surveillance of communicable […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF W.L. HIGGINBOTHAM, Deceased. Probate No. DP 12-74 Dept. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN […]
Sales/Auctions ESTATE SALE – Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3, 9-3 both days, 244 Mid. Burnt Fork, Stevensville. 47 years’ gatherings of agricultural, household and outdoor recreational items. Julie […]
Support for Ormiston
This past week the local newspapers have printed the first negative letters regarding John Ormiston’s run for County Commissioner. This last-minute criticism from the Republicans hopefully means that John’s […]
Change name of ‘Mix It Up’ Day
Is there something wrong with Corvallis Schools sponsorship of a day called “Mix It Up”? No, the concept of the day and having students sitting with other students whom they […]
Thanks to Main Street Assn.
I would like to thank the Main Street Association, the Design Committee and Community Donors, for helping to create a more attractive, enticing and safer Main Street. The improvements have […]
Support for Ormiston
The current state or our nation, our state, and our county demand that we elect the best person for every elected office this November 6th, in order to elect […]
Facts and figures
Public service is a business where people try to convince others to elect them to oversee the money, policies, and operation of government at the local, state and national […]
Support for Metully
It has been my pleasure to get to know candidate Dan Metully, who is running for the state senate in district 45. He is well known in the Lone […]
County citizens deserve better
I really hope that everybody sees what I see: that this group of commissioners has done absolutely nothing for the good of the taxpayers, yeah, the ones that pay […]
Support for Democrats, Independent
Things that concern me about the upcoming election: 1. Why are many of our elected members of Congress signing a pledge to an unelected person? That person is Grover […]
Support for Smith
During the 2011 legislative session I was moved to travel to Helena to testify against Senate Bill 306, which was designed to circumvent the will of the people of Montana. […]
Almost time!
The time has almost gotten here For us to make a choice Between two bristly fellows, Then be sad, or just rejoice. We’ve stood it for a long […]
Support for Metully
This is a reminder to the people of Ravalli County. When you go to vote, please remember that Fred Thomas was one of the key legislators responsible for deregulating […]
Vote American!
At the recent U.N. General Assembly held in NYC, your president, my president, said this: “The future must not belong to those who slander Mohammed or Islam.” Wow! A-Jad […]