Almost invariably the articles regarding AR-15 rifles, which resemble M-16 military rifles (called “assault weapons” or ”weapons of war” to make them sound more deadly), begin with attacks on the nature of these firearms and then move on to state what the second amendment or an ‘improved interpretation’ is supposed to mean, begin by…
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Don’t miss this one!
Wow! This one’s really worth going to see. What am I talking about? The performance of a Neil Simon play right here in Stevensville Playhouse. The name of the play… “God’s Favorite.” I have attended just about every play done here in the last two years, and I must say that the combination of…
Report from Helena – Week 6
Not much can top having visitors from home and I was doubly blessed this week. Long time friends from Florence, Curt and Lauretta Belts, came to spend a little time at the Capitol, taking in some of the floor session, and an exceptional evening of fellowship and sharing. On our walk through life, friendship…
Spring Thaw The 4th Annual Spring Thaw is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 in the First Interstate Center at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. This is a marketplace to see what your neighbors have been making over the long winter, and to sell your goods. Crafters and businesses are invited to participate, applications are available…
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Austin Nicholas Ralls, Austin Nicholas Ralls, Petitioner Cause No. DV-13-23 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Austin Nicholas Ralls to Austin…
Business News Fort Owen Inn Now Open! Th, Fri, Sat – 5pm-close, Sun – 3pm-8pm. 777-3483. fortowen@gmail.com facebook – Fort Owen Inn Sales/Auctions MOVING SALE – Friday & Saturday, Feb. 22 & 23, 9-5. 213 St. Mary’s Drive, Stevensville. Sectional couch, oak table & chairs, oak coffee table & end tables, storage cabinet, storage shelves,…
Legacy Ranch subdivision proposal moving forward
By Michael Howell It’s been a long time coming, but after languishing over six years in a holding pattern, the Legacy Ranch subdivision is once again up for review. The Ravalli County Planning Board is currently soliciting agency comments and a Planning Board meeting has been scheduled to review the proposal on Wednesday, March…
Local Girl Scouts lobby at capitol
As part of their “Take Action Project” three Girl Scout Cadettes from Lone Rock School Troop #3756 participated in Humane Lobby Day on February 7 at the State Capitol in Helena and met with lawmakers to lobby for animals. Aly Johnson, Katie Bertram and Sage Chimo are advocating for animals to earn the Silver Star,…
Friends of Metcalf Refuge donate to Bitter Root Land Trust
In the past two years, several farmers and ranchers in the Stevensville area have made unique commitments to the future of the community by voluntarily conserving their family land. The Bitter Root Land Trust has partnered with these conservation-minded landowners to help them complete conservation easements on over 700 acres near Stevensville. Two years…
Time to abolish the death penalty in Montana
By Star Jameson, Hamilton February 14 was an exciting day! House Bill 370, which proposes to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life without parole, was heard on Valentine’s Day in the House Judiciary Committee. After years of trying to fix the death penalty, Montanans are ready to just get rid of…
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