Call for volunteers

Aspen Hospice of Montana focuses on offering comfort, pain relief and emotional support for those nearing the end of their life. We view every person as a physical, emotional, and spiritual being who is connected to the world through family, friends and community. Aspen Hospice utilizes both healthcare professionals and trained volunteers in providing care….

Dust abatement program available

The Board of County Commissioners for Ravalli County has again approved a Dust Abatement Program for county residents living on county roadways, and for those on privately-operated roadways that occur within public easements. The Dust Abatement Program, part of the county’s Gravel Road Management Program that was adopted in 2005, provides for a partnership between…

Local printing businesses merge

It’s a deal. Brian and Michelle Mendenall, owners of Allegra in Hamilton, have purchased Meyer Signs. The merger brings all services under one roof at the Allegra facility located at 1151 N. First Street, Suite C, Hamilton. “It’s a win-win situation for customers of both businesses,” said Mendenall. “Our enhanced capabilities will help us serve…

‘Bitterroot to Bakken’ bus now running

R’n’R Stagelines, Inc., the Bitterroot company that formed to provide transportation for workers from Western Montana to the Bakken oilfields of North Dakota, is now in service. Areas surrounding Missoula, Butte, Helena and Bozeman will be hubs for service. As requests are received from other cities, routes may be extended. Good jobs with decent paychecks…

Mission images exhibited at Smithsonian

Two images from St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville have been selected for inclusion in an exhibition entitled “Stories of Encounter” at the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. “One great misunderstanding that has been handed down over time is that this western hemisphere was a virtual wilderness before…

Daly Hospital at forefront on electronic records

  By Michael Howell Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital has received what hospital staff sees as a very prestigious award from the Healthcare Information Management System Society (HIMSS) for the high degree of clinical automation that is incorporated into the patient care services the hospital delivers. HIMSS measures levels of service at hospitals worldwide and gauges…

Fadely files for commissioner

  Republican Kevin Fadely, 47, of Stevensville, has filed to run for the commission seat from District 2, currently held by Greg Chilcott. Fadely has lived in Stevensville for 12 years. He is self-employed in his own repair business. He is a veteran who served in the Air Force until 1994 as an F-16 Crew…

Smith files for commissioner

  Dave Smith, 56, has filed as a Democrat for Ravalli County Commissioner in District 2, the seat currently held by Greg Chilcott. Smith is a fourth generation Bitterrooter and owner of Smith Roofing, Inc. which he founded in 1978 and incorporated in 1985. He has also worked for an outfitter as a hunting guide…

Vet clinic offers laser therapy

    By Jean Schurman We all hurt when our animal hurts, especially if it is an old dog or a beloved cat. Just like humans, these animals suffer from the aches and pains of bones and joints that have become stiff with time. Now there is a new therapy in Stevensville that is giving…

Find out about the Stevensville All School Reunion that will be taking place during the 100th Creamery Picnic at http://facebook.com/stevensvilleallschoolreunion or call Tonya Eckert at 239-9431.